Aligned Standard

ELA.EE.L.5.5.c: Demonstrate understanding of words that have similar meanings.

Grade Level Standard

This is aligned the following California State Standards:

  • L.5.5 - Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. a. Interpret figurative language, including similes and metaphors, in context. b. Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs. c. Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homographs) to better understand each of the words.

Linkage Level Descriptions

Initial Precursor

When presented with familiar and unfamiliar representations of people, objects, places, and events, the student can correctly identify the familiar representations.

Distal Precursor

The student can identify relevant words for describing familiar people, places, things, or events.

Proximal Precursor

The student can identify differences in meaning when provided with opposite-meaning words.

Target

The students can demonstrate an understanding that different words can refer to the same concept or idea.

Successor

When presented with words within a given context, the student is able to recognize that different words can be used to convey the same meaning.