Unpacked
L K.5.b
Standard: L K.5
With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in
word meanings.
b. Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by
relating them to their opposites (antonyms).
Unpacked Standard:
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. Students need to make these
choices as they write and speak in different contexts and for different purposes.
Level 1
Entering
Discuss how
frequently
occurring
verbs and
adjectives
relate to their
opposites by
repeating the
teacher
model.
Level 2
Emerging
Discuss how
frequently
occurring
verbs and
adjectives
relate to their
opposites by
responding to
a yes or no
question
asked by the
teacher.
What students need to do:
 Students must name
opposites/antonyms.
 Students must pair verbs with their
opposites.
 Students must pair the adjectives with
their opposites.
 Students must describe an object using
its opposite. If I am tall, you are ________.
(small).
Level 3
Developing
Discuss how
frequently
occurring
verbs and
adjectives
relate to their
opposites by
orally
completing a
teacher
created
sentence
frame that
elaborates on
the students’
response.
Level 4
Expanding
Discuss how
frequently
occurring
verbs and
adjectives
relate to their
opposites by
generating a
simple
response.
Level 5
Bridging
Discuss how
frequently
occurring
verbs and
adjectives
relate to their
opposites by
generating a
detailed
response.
ELD Standard: 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
Level 6 Reaching
Speaking
What students need to know:
 Students must know
opposites/antonyms.
 Students must know what a verb is.
 Students must know what an adjective
is.
 Students must know how words relate
to each other.