Supporting Idea C : Vocabulary



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General Information

Number: EL.3-4y.IV.C
Title: Vocabulary
Type: Component
Subject: Birth to Kindergarten
Grade: 3-4y
Component: Language and Literacy

Related Benchmarks

This cluster includes the following benchmarks
Code Description
BtoK.3y-4y.LL.3.1: Shows an understanding of words and their meanings (receptive) 

Benchmark a.
Begins to demonstrate understanding of age-appropriate vocabulary across multiple topic areas and demonstrates a variety of words and their meanings within each area (e.g., world knowledge, names of body parts and feelings) 

Benchmark b.
Begins to understand the use of words in different context (including plurals and past tense in speech) 

BtoK.3y-4y.LL.3.2: Uses increased vocabulary to describe objects, actions and events (expressive) 

Benchmark a.
Adds new words to vocabulary weekly (e.g., repeats words and integrates new words in play scenarios) (typically has a speaking vocabulary of approximately 1,000 words) 

Benchmark b.
Describes what objects are used for and is able to express ideas (e.g., names some colors, shapes, and says full name)