Unpacked
L.2.4a
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.
a) Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
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 purposes
Domain: Speaking
Level 1
Entering
Determine
meaning of
words with
multiple
meanings by
utilizing
context clues
and referring
to
illustrations
& drawings
found in the
text.
Level 2
Emerging
Determine
meaning of
individual
words with
multiple
meanings by
utilizing
context clues
and referring
to
illustrations,
diagrams &
drawings.
Level 3
Developing
Determine
meaning of
individual
words with
multiple
meanings by
utilizing
context clues
and referring
to
illustrations,
diagrams &
drawings,
including
phrases or
word walls.
Level 4
Expanding
Determine
meaning of
individual
words or
phrases with
multiple
meanings by
utilizing
context clues
including
illustrations,
diagrams, &
drawings.
Level 5
Bridging
Determine
meaning of
individual
words or
phrases with
multiple
meanings by
utilizing
context clues
in text
(including
magazines,
newspapers,
and digital
texts).
Level 6 Reaching
Reading
a) Discussion of sentences and their respective context will help students as they learn to
determine meaning of individual words
What students need to know:
What students need to do:
 Use the sentence to determine the
 Reread the sentence to determine the
meaning of a word or phrase.
meaning of a word or phrase.
 Discuss sentences with unfamiliar
words with a partner to determine
word meaning
 Use context clues to determine meaning
of unknown words
Unpacked
L.2.4a
ELD Standard: English Language Development Standard 2
English language learners communicate information, ideas and concepts necessary
for academic success in the content area of Language Arts