Use a known root word as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word with the same root.
Clarifications:
Essential Understandings
- Identify root words within common or familiar words (company and companion).
- Explain the meaning of the common or familiar word.
- Explain the meaning of the word derived from a familiar word.
General Information
Number: LAFS.3.L.3.AP.4a
Category: Access Points
Date Adopted or Revised:
06/14
Cluster:
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Related Standards
This access point is an alternate version of the following benchmark(s).
Related Courses
This access point is part of these courses.
5010010: English for Speakers of Other Languages-Elementary
5010020: Basic Skills in Reading-K-2
5010030: Functional Basic Skills in Communications-Elementary
5010050: Reading-Elementary
5010060: Integrated Language Arts-Elementary
5010044: Language Arts - Grade Three
7710014: Access Language Arts - Grade 3
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