12.L.V.3Nuanced Word Choice and Purpose

Expectations

• 12.L.V.3.a

  This progression transitions to 9-12.L.V.3.b.

• 12.L.V.3.b

  Analyze relationships between words to determine connotative and denotative meanings for words and/or phrases across a variety of contexts. (I)

• 12.L.V.3.c

  Analyze the nuances in connotative meaning of words that share a similar denotation. (I)

• 12.L.V.3.d

  Use available print and/or digital resources, including reference materials, style guides, digital tools (e.g., online searches, embedded word processing features) to determine, clarify, or verify the meaning of unknown or multiple-meaning words and phrases. (I)

• 12.L.V.3.e

  Make strategic language decisions when writing or speaking by determining, clarifying, or verifying the nuanced meanings of closely related words or phrases using available print and/or digital resources. (C)

Georgia Milestones coverage

No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.

The same standard across grades

1. Kindergarten · K.L.V.3

   Meaning & Purpose Make connections between words and phrases and use reference materials to determine or clarify word meanings in a variety of settings and for a variety of purposes.

2. Grade 1 · 1.L.V.3

   Meaning & Purpose Make connections between words and phrases and use reference materials to determine or clarify word meanings in a variety of settings and for a variety of purposes.

3. Grade 2 · 2.L.V.3

   Meaning & Purpose Make connections between words and phrases and use reference materials to determine or clarify word meanings in a variety of settings and for a variety of purposes.

4. Grade 3 · 3.L.V.3

   Meaning & Purpose Make connections between words and phrases and use reference materials to determine or clarify word meanings in a variety of settings and for a variety of purposes.

5. Grade 4 · 4.L.V.3

   Meaning & Purpose Make connections between words and phrases and use reference materials to determine or clarify word meanings in a variety of settings and for a variety of purposes.

6. Grade 5 · 5.L.V.3

   Meaning & Purpose Make connections between words and phrases and use reference materials to determine or clarify word meanings in a variety of settings and for a variety of purposes.

7. Grade 6 · 6.L.V.3

   Meaning & Purpose Analyze the denotative and connotative meanings of words and phrases and strategically apply those understandings when interpreting and constructing texts.

8. Grade 7 · 7.L.V.3

   Meaning & Purpose Analyze the denotative and connotative meanings of words and phrases and strategically apply those understandings when interpreting and constructing texts.

9. Grade 8 · 8.L.V.3

   Meaning & Purpose Analyze the denotative and connotative meanings of words and phrases and strategically apply those understandings when interpreting and constructing texts.

10. Grade 9 · 9.L.V.3

    Meaning & Purpose Analyze and craft nuanced words and phrases in a variety of texts and for a variety of purposes.

11. Grade 10 · 10.L.V.3

    Meaning & Purpose Analyze and craft nuanced words and phrases in a variety of texts and for a variety of purposes.

12. Grade 11 · 11.L.V.3

    Meaning & Purpose Analyze and craft nuanced words and phrases in a variety of texts and for a variety of purposes.

13. Grade 12 · 12.L.V.3 (this standard)

    Meaning & Purpose Analyze and craft nuanced words and phrases in a variety of texts and for a variety of purposes.