Unpacked
L 1.4 b
Standard: L 1.4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning
words and phrases based on grade 1 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array
of strategies
b. Use frequently occurring affixes as a clue to the meaning of a word.
Level 1
Entering
Identify and
determine the
meaning of
known affixes
as a clue to
the meaning
of a word by
inserting the
correct word
with picture
clue, into a
simple
sentence
frame, with
teacher
support. (i.e.,
Joe unpacks
his suitcase.
Level 2
Emerging
Identify and
determine the
meaning of
known affixes
as a clue to
the meaning
of a word by
inserting the
correct word
with picture
clue, into a
simple
sentence
frame, with a
partner.
Level 3
Developing
Identify and
determine the
meaning of
known affixes
as a clue to
the meaning
of a word by
inserting the
correct word,
into a simple
sentence
frame, with a
partner.
Level 4
Expanding
Identify and
determine the
meaning of
known affixes
as a clue to
the meaning
of a word by
inserting the
correct word,
into a
complex
sentence
frame, with a
partner.
Level 5
Bridging
Identify and
determine the
meaning of
known affixes
as a clue to the
meaning of a
word by
inserting the
correct word,
into a complex
sentence
frame,
independently.
(i.e., Paulette
will unpack
her boxes
when she gets
to her new
home.
ELD Standard: English language learners communicate information, ideas and
concepts necessary for academic success in the content area of Language Arts.
Level 6 Reaching
Domain: Reading
Unpacked Standard: Students should be able to identify root, base or stem words and
understand that affixes added to the beginning of a word (prefixes) or affixes added to the end
of a word (suffixes) can sometimes change the meaning of the word. First grade students
understand that words can have prefixes and suffixes. When faced with an unknown word that
contains affixes they recognize, they look for the base word (root word) and determine its
meaning and then use known affixes as clues to the meaning of the unknown word (e.g., happy,
unhappy, excited, exciting).
What students need to know:
What students need to do:
 How a prefix changes the meaning of a
 Identify a root word/base word.
word.
 Identify affixes.
 How a suffix changes the meaning of a
 Determine the meaning of the unknown
word.
word utilizing the meaning of the affix.