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Use grade-level academic vocabulary appropriately in speaking and writing.
Standard #: ELA.K.V.1.1
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Standard Clarifications
Clarification 1: Grade-level academic vocabulary consists of words that are likely to appear across subject areas for the current grade level and beyond, are vital to comprehension, critical for academic discussions and writing, and usually require explicit instruction.
General Information
Subject Area: English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.)
Grade: K
Strand: Vocabulary
Standard: Finding Meaning
Date Adopted or Revised: 08/20
Status: State Board Approved
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