English Curriculum Resources

The student will expand understanding and use of word meanings, asking about words not understood.

Teacher-initiated activities will expand students’ language by introducing new vocabulary in the context of a variety of texts that reflect the Virginia Standards of Learning in English, history and social science, science, and mathematics, and by modeling ways to participate in discussions about learning.

All students should

• understand that learning new words enhances communication.

• understand that word choice makes communication clearer.

• understand that information can be gained by asking about words not understood.