Unpacked L K.4.b Standard: L K.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content. b. Use the most frequently occurring inflections and affixes (e.g., -ed, -s, re-, un-, pre, -ful, -less) as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word. Unpacked Standard: At this level, students focus on word acquisitions 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. At that time, students will determine the meaning of unknown words and phrases by using structural and context clues. Level 1 Entering Use the most frequently occurring inflections and affixes by repeating the teacher model. Level 2 Emerging Use the most frequently occurring inflections and affixes by orally completing a teacher created sentence frame that elaborates on the students’ response. What students need to do: Students must identify the root word/base word. Students must identify grade appropriate affixes and inflections. Students must use frequently occurring affixes and inflections to help determine the meaning of an unknown word. (Speaking) Level 3 Developing Use the most frequently occurring inflections and affixes in a simple response. Level 4 Expanding Use the most frequently occurring inflections and affixes in a detailed response. Level 5 Bridging Use the most frequently occurring inflections and affixes to express/ explain likes, dislikes or preferences. 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 the root word/base word. Students must know grade appropriate affixes and inflections. Students must know how a specific prefix changes the meaning of a word. Students must know how a specific inflection changes the meaning of a word.