Unpacked L.2.4b Standard: L.2.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiplemeaning words and phrases based on grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. b. Determine the meaning of the new word formed when a known prefix is added to a known word (e.g., happy/unhappy, tell/retell). Unpacked Standard: As students at this level focus on word acquisition and use, the intent of the CCSS is to introduce grammatical knowledge in basic ways that will be relearned in more sophisticated contexts in the upper grades. The overall focus of language learning in regards to vocabulary acquisition is to guide students as they make purposeful language choices in writing and speaking in order to communicate effectively in a wide range of print and digital texts. Students need to understand the diversity in standard English and the ways authors use formal and informal voice (dialects, registers) to craft their message for specific purposes. Students also need strategies for learning to make these kinds of choices for themselves as they write and speak in different contexts and for different (b) Determine the meaning of the new word formed when a known prefix is added to a known word (e.g., happy/unhappy, tell/retell). Another important foundation of this standard is understanding that words can have “parts” A prefix is an example of a “part” or element that is added at the beginning of a word to alter its meaning • Students need to understand the meaning of common prefixes, such as “pre-”, “dis”, “co-“, “re-”, and “un-“ in order to use them in writing and speaking What students need to know: Determine the meaning of a new word when a prefix is added to a known word What students need to do: Be able to tell the meaning of a new word when a prefix is added to a known word Level 1 Entering Construct and determine new word meaning by adding a known prefix to given known or unknown words by choosing from an array of strategies to include an anchor chart that includes prefixes and their meanings with teacher support. Level 2 Emerging Construct and determine new word meaning by adding a known prefix to given known or unknown words choosing an array of strategies to include an anchor chart that includes prefixes and their meanings with teacher support. Level 3 Developing Construct and determine new word meaning by adding a known prefix to known or unknown words choosing an array of strategies from a selection of words and following a model presented by the teacher. Level 4 Expanding Construct and determine new word meaning by adding a known prefix to known or unknown words choosing an array of strategies from a selection of words when writing sentences in pairs or triads. Level 5 Bridging Construct and determine new word meaning by adding a known prefix to known or unknown words choosing an array of strategies from a selection of words when writing sentences. ELD Standard: English Language Development Standard 1 English language learners communicate for Social and Instructional purposes within the school setting. Level 6 Reaching Writing Unpacked L.2.4b