Unpacked
L 4.4 c
Standard:
L 4.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words
and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of
strategies.
c. Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print
and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning
of key words and phrases.
Unpacked Standard: This standard is about teaching students to use appropriate reference
tools when meaning of unknown words remains unclear. Students should know how to select
and determine a reference material such as a dictionary or glossary to confirm or clarify
meaning of unknown words.
What students need to know:
What students need to do:
 How to use context clues to infer
 First use context clues to determine
meaning.
meaning of unknown words and
phrases.
 How to use reference tools and be
familiar with their organization.
 Select appropriate reference tool to
confirm or clarify meaning or
 When to use reference materials to
pronunciation of key words or phrases.
clarify meaning.
Level 1
Entering
Level 2
Emerging
Level 3
Developing
Level 4
Expanding
Level 5
Bridging
Verify the
meaning or
pronunciation
of key words
and phrases
in reference
material
(Pictionary)
by providing a
word list in
alphabetic
order and
working with
teacher
support.
ELD Standard:
Verify the
meaning or
pronunciation
of key words
and phrases
in reference
material
(Pictionary)
by providing a
word list in
alphabetic
order and
working in
bilingual
pairs.
Verify the
meaning or
pronunciation
of key words
and phrases in
reference
material
(Pictionary)
by providing a
word list and
working in
bilingual
pairs.
Verify the
meaning or
pronunciation
of key words
and phrases
in reference
material
(Pictionary)
by working
with a
partner to
confirm and
check.
Verify the
meaning or
pronunciation
of key words
and phrases in
reference
material
(Pictionary)
by Sharing
their new
learning to
class.
Level 6 Reaching
Domain Reading
Unpacked
L 4.4 c