Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Use context clues, Greek and Latin roots, and reference materials to determine the meaning of unknown words.
Key Questions
- 1How can understanding a single root word help unlock the meaning of an entire family of words?
- 2What are the subtle differences in connotation between synonyms like house and home?
- 3How does an author's specific word choice signal their attitude toward a subject?
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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