NY Next Generation ELA 7L4.c
The Standard
Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech.
New York State Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards
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What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students consult print and digital general or specialized references to find pronunciation, precise meaning, or part of speech. They choose a source suited to the word, discipline, and information needed.
What Mastery Looks Like
- A student selects an appropriate dictionary, glossary, or thesaurus and navigates its entry accurately. The student compares entries and chooses the meaning and grammatical use that fit the text.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may use a thesaurus as a list of interchangeable words or select the first dictionary sense. They may consult a general source when a specialized glossary defines the term more precisely.
How to Assess It
- Give students one general word and one technical term in context. Ask them to choose references and report pronunciation, meaning, and part of speech.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Set out dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses, and digital references; students match each vocabulary need to the best tool.
Ask, ‘Which entry fits this sentence, and what pronunciation or part-of-speech detail confirms your choice?’
Play Reference Relay by locating specified entry information accurately and explaining why the source fits.
Use a specialized glossary to clarify terminology in a science or technology article before presenting its main idea.
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