Standard 1, Reading

Standard 1, Reading: Word Recognition, Fluency, and Vocabulary Development

Students apply their knowledge of word origins (words from other languages or from history or literature) to determine the meaning of new words encountered in reading and use those words accurately.

Vocabulary and Concept Development

10.1.1
Understand technical vocabulary in subject area reading.
Example: While using a word-processing program on the computer, learn new terms and special meanings for words from the manual and online help feature: control, enter, insert, format, font, template, page break, file, and folder.

10.1.2
Distinguish between what words mean literally and what they imply, and interpret what words imply.
Example: Understand descriptive phrases when reading, such as A man’s feet must be planted in his country, but his eyes should survey the world (George Santayana) or We must be the change we wish to see in the world (Gandhi).

10.1.3
Use the knowledge of mythology (Greek, Roman, and other mythologies) to understand the origin and meaning of new words (Wednesday/Odin, Thursday/Thor).
Example: Use the myth of Narcissus and Echo to understand the word narcissistic. Use the myth of Procrustus to understand the word procrustean.

10.1.4
Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and understand origins of words.