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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt StoryTown 2009 correlated to the Common Core State Standards Initiative English Language Arts (2010) Grade 6 Reading: Literature Key Ideas and details 1. Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments. SE: 42, 72, 168, 198, 356, 380, 456, 604, 734, 770 TE(1): T30 T31, T42, T44, T46, T48, T52, T54 T55, T63, T110 T111, T124, T128, T132, T135, T141 TE(2): T40, T44, T48, T116, T118, T120, T122, T124, T126, T132 T133, T298 TE(3): T120, T124, T177, T182, T184, T188, T190, T193, T196, T207, T240 T241, T250, T254, T255, T258, T266, T308 TE(4): T124, T126, T130, T300 TE(5): T182, T188, T190, T192, T304 TE(6): T179, T188, T189, T190, T192, T194, T196, T204 T205, T258, T260, T264, T268, T271, T273, T274 T275 SE: 206 207, 230 231, 330 331, 356, 364 365, 770, 788 TE(1): T55, T133 TE(2): T49, T51, T127 TE(3): T123, T129, T166 T167, T180, T190, T196, T197, T202 T203, T248, T250, T252, T256, T258 T259, T264 T265, T304, T319 TE(4): T125, T128, T131, T188, T294, T296, T300 TE(5): T193, T195, T200 TE(6): T197, T252, T269

3. Describe how a particular story s or drama s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. SE: 22 23, 42, 54 55, 72, 147, 154 155, 168, 180 181, 198 TE(1): T30 T31, T41, T42, T45, T46, T48, T49, T52, T60, T110 T111, T112 T113, T121, T122, T126, T130, T138 T139, T318 TE(2): T30 T31, T45, T46, T48, T54 T55, T104 T105, T116, T118, T122, T124, T126, T132 T133, T310 TE(6): T205 Craft and Structure 4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone. 5. Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot. 6. Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text. SE: 276 277, 306 307, 322 TE(1): T45, T123, T140 T141, T306, T315, T316 TE(2): T50, T58, T117 TE(3): T108 T109, T121, T122, T126, T128, T130, T131, T134 T135, T181, T182, T190, T318, T321 TE(4): T122, T126, T127, T138, T258 TE(5): T175, T179 TE(6): T206, T249, T263, T265, T266, T268, T331 SE: 54 55 TE(1): T43, T45, T121, T125, T129 TE(2): T45, T54 TE(3): T179 TE(4): T125, T250 TE(5): T52 TE(6): T246, T257,T266, T270, T323, T327 SE: 456 TE(3): T179, T266 TE(4): T110 T111, T120, T122, T124, T130, T136 T137, T250, T308, T310 TE(6): T193, T207, T270 T271, T325 2

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7. Compare and contrast the experience of reading a story, drama, or poem to listening to or viewing an audio, video, or live version of the text, including contrasting what they see and hear when reading the text to what they perceive when they listen or watch. 8. (Not applicable to literature) TE(6): T251 9. Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres (e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories) in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics. Range of reading and Level of text Complexity 10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6 8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. TE(1): T136, T334 TE(2): T226 TE(4): T134 TE(5): T196 TE(6): T272 SE: 26 41, 58 71, 134 143, 158 167, 184 197, 256 265, 310 321, 334 355, 368 379, 388 397, 444 455, 512 521, 592 603, 640 649, 724 733, 748 769, 778 787 TE(1): T38 T53, T118 T131, T300 T309 TE(2): T38 T47, T112 T125, T292 T301 TE(3): T116 T127, T174 T195, T246 T257, T300 T309 TE(4): T118 T129, T292 T301 TE(5): T180 T191, T298 T307 TE(6): T186 T195, T246 T267, T310 T319 3

Reading: Informational Text Key Ideas and details 1. Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. SE: 102, 122, 124, 222, 246, 294, 403, 426, 476, 500, 548, 632, 655, 678, 710 TE(1): T190, T194, T198, T208, T250, T252, T254, T256 TE(2): T178, T186, T246, T257 TE(3): T46, T52, T55, T316 TE(4): T42, T52, T168 T169, T178, T180, T182, T184, T192 T193, T226 T227, T244, T246, T248, T254 T255, T308, T311 TE(5): T46, T50, T124, T132, T135, T244, T254, T264, T314 TE(6): T30 T31, T42, T44, T46, T48, T52, T55, T60 T61, T120, T124, T126, T128, T134, T143 2. Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments. 3. Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes). SE: 102, 124, 206 207, 222, 230 231, 246, 266, 268, 270, 294, 653 TE(1): T182, T188, T198, T199, T248, T256, T257, T265 TE(2): T166 T167, T168 T169, T176, T177, T178, T179, T181, T186, T187, T189, T192, T226 T227, T228 T229, T236, T237, T238, T240, T242, T246, T247, T248, T254, T309, T311 TE(3): T40, T46, T48, T50, T52, T53, T54, T62, T199, T314, T316 TE(4): T42, T43, T44, T50, T53, T56, T64, T185, T240, T249, T308 TE(5): T41, T42, T51, T118 T132, T238 T254 TE(6): T32 T33, T41, T43, T46, T47, T53, T112 T113, T121, T124, T126, T127, T128, T130, T131, T135, T137 SE: 102, 124 TE(1): T180 T198, T246 T256 TE(2): T174 T186 TE(3): T38 T52 TE(4): T38 T52 TE(5): T118 T132, T238 T254 TE(6): T42, T118 T134 4

Craft and Structure 4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. SE: 276 277, 306 307 TE(1): T194, T250 TE(2): T194, T195, T237, T249, T313 TE(3): T30 T31, T40, T42, T44, T48, T50, T52, T58 T59, T190, T313 T317 TE(4): T57, T138 TE(5): T247, T260 TE(6): T128, T129, T138, T313 5. Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas. 6. Determine an author s point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text. SE: 110 111, 562 563 TE(1): T184, T186, T248 TE(2): T179, T183, T188, T189, T238, T242, T256 257 TE(3): T45, T261 TE(4): T46 TE(5): T42, T43, T46, T56 T57, T120, T122, T138 T139 TE(6): T42, T122, T146 TE(1): T56 T57, T195 TE(2): T129, T180, T181, T242, T250 TE(4): T60 T61, T182, T190, T196, T238, T246, T306 TE(5): T128, T135, T254 TE(6): T52, T122, T130 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7. Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue. SE: 200 201 TE(1): T260 TE(3): T54, T55 TE(4): T56, T237 TE(5): T42 T43, T48, T50, T123, T126, T134, T135, T140 T141, T243, T257, T263, T319 TE(6): T49, T55, T127 5

8. Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not. TE(2): T128 T129 TE(5): T254 TE(6): T30 T31, T42, T44, T52, T58 T59, T60 T61, T110 T111, T122, T126, T132, T147 9. Compare and contrast one author s presentation of events with that of another (e.g., a memoir written by and a biography on the same person). Range of reading and Level of text 10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 6 8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. This standard will be covered in our new StoryTown Common Core Bonus (available in 2011). SE: 84 101, 114 123, 210 221, 234 245, 280 293, 412 425, 468 475, 490 503, 536 547, 566 579, 616 631, 664 677, 694 709 TE(1): T180 T197, T246 T255 TE(2): T174 T185, T234 T245 TE(3): T38 T51 TE(4): T38 T51, T176 T183, T234 T247 TE(5): T38 T49, T118 T131, T238 T253 TE(6): T38 T51, T118 T133 6

Writing Standards Text Types and Purposes 1. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. a. Introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly. b. Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. SE: 483, 509, 717 TE(2): T129 TE(4): T191, T253 TE(6): T70 T71, T86 T90, T94 T95, T141, T154 T155, T215, T283 SE: 483, 509, 717 TE(2): T129 TE(4): T191, T253 TE(6): T70 T71, T86 T89, T94 T95, T141, T154 T155, T215, T283 c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s) and reasons. TE(6): T71, T88, T90, T215, T283, T337 d. Establish and maintain a formal style. SE: 509 TE(4): T253 e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument presented. SE: 717 TE(6): T71, T141, T154 T155, T215, T283 2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. a. Introduce a topic; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. SE: 253, 433, 553, 585 TE(1): T169 TE(2): T142 T43, T265 TE(3): T69, T84 T87, T92 T93, T143, T215, T235, T261, T273 TE(4): T59, T265 TE(5): T67, T86 T89, T94 T95, T137, T149, T207, T271, T315 TE(6): T27, T139, T268 7

b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. SE: 253 TE(1): T169 TE(2): T265 TE(3): T69, T86 T87, T92 T93, T143, T215, T273 TE(4): T265 TE(5): T67, T88 T89, T94 T95, T135, T149, T207, T271 TE(6): T139 c. Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. TE(3): T88, T261, T273, T327 TE(4): T265 TE(5): T67, T89, T95, T149, T207, T271 SE: 253, 433 TE(1): T261, T263 TE(2): T253 TE(3): T69, T87, T235, T261, T273 TE(4): T59 TE(5): T94 T95, T135, T149, T207, T271 e. Establish and maintain a formal style. TE(4): T202 T203, T253 f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the information or explanation presented. TE(2): T143 TE(3): T69, T86, T143, T215, T273, T327 TE(4): T265 TE(5): T88, T149, T207, T271 TE(6): T139 3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. a. Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. SE: 47, 77, 107, 327, 361, 461, 609 TE(1): T57, T59, T71, T86 T87, T94, T137, T203, T273 TE(2): T64 T65, T285 TE(3): T133, T201, T293 TE(4): T71, T86 T87, T88 T89, T94 T95, T135, T145 TE(5): T197 TE(6): T201 8

b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. SE: T327, T361, 461, 609 TE(1): T71, T88 T89, T90, T94, T137, T272 T273 TE(2): T65 TE(3): T55 TE(4): T71, T88 T89, T94 TE(6): T201 c. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another. d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events. e. Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events. SE: 107 TE(1): T203 TE(4): T71, T88, T90, T94 T95, T145 SE: 47, 77, 327, 361 TE(1): T57, T59, T70 T71, T89, T90, T94, T107, T137, T273, T327 TE(2): T65, T163 TE(3): T133, T201 TE(4): T71, T89, T94 T95, T145 TE(6): T201 SE: 47, 77, 203 TE(1): T59, T71, T89, T90, T94, T137, T273, T327 TE(2): T65 TE(4): T71, T89, T94, T135, T145 9

Production and Distribution of Writing 4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1 3 above.) 5. With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1 3 up to and including grade 6 on page 52.) 6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of three pages in a single sitting. SE: 107, 253, 299, 361, 433, 461, 509, 609, 637, 683, 717, 775 TE(1): T57, T88 T91, T94 T95, T149, T203, T215, T235, T273, T317 TE(2): T27, T82 T85, T88 T89, T129, T142 T143, T163, T191, T202 T203, T253, T265 TE(3): T27, T55, T57, T68 T69, T84 T89, T133, T199, T201, T215, T235, T261, T263, T273, T293 TE(4): T27, T57, T59, T71, T88 T91, T94 T95, T107, T135, T145, T191, T203, T253, T265, T309 TE(5): T67, T88 T91, T94 T95, T149, T169, T197, T207, T227, T259, T271, T291, T315 TE(6): T27, T57, T70 T71, T86 T91, T94 T95, T107, T139, T141, T155, T175, T201, T215, T235, T271, T273, T283, T303, T327 TE(1): T86 T92, T326 T327 TE(2): T80 T85, T203, T265, T318 T319 TE(3): T84 T89, T92 T93, T143, T215, T273, T326 T327 TE(4): T86 T91, T265, T309, T318 T319 TE(5): T67, T84 T92, T207, T271, T324 T325 TE(6): T86 T92, T283, T336 T337 TE(1): T75, T88, T93, T153, T219, T277, T327 TE(2): T69, T81, T82, T147, T223 TE(3): T86, T87, T91, T277, T327 TE(4): T88, T89, T285, T319 TE(5): T88, T89, T325 TE(6): T27, T88, T89, T93 10

Research to Build and Present Knowledge 7. Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate. TE(2): T12 T13, T269 TE(3): T12 T13, T27, T147, T163, T235 TE(4): T12 T13 TE(5): T12 T13, T71, T153, T211, T227, T275 TE(6): T12 T13, T175 8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources. TE(3): T147 TE(4): T107 TE(5): T85, T86, T91, T211, T275 9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. a. Apply grade 6 Reading standards to literature (e.g., Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres [e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories] in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics ). SE: 42, 72, 168, 174 177, 322, 356, 380, 456, 508, 553 TE(1): T27, T54, T132 TE(2): T48, T76 T85, T87, T142 T143 TE(3): T128, T196, T258 TE(4): T130, T252 TE(5): T55 TE(6): T269 b. Apply grade 6 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not ). SE: 102, 124, 222, 246, 294, 426, 476, 504, 580, 632 TE(1): T198, T256 TE(2): T186, T246 TE(3): T52 TE(4): T52, T57, T184, T248 TE(5): T132, T148 T149, T254 TE(6): T135 11

Range of Writing 10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. SE: 107, 253, 299, 361, 433, 461, 509, 548, 609, 637, 683, 710, 717, 734, 770, 775 TE(1): T57, T71, T82 T93, T94 T95, T135, T137, T149, T203, T215, T235, T273, T317 TE(2): T27, T80 T85, T88 T89, T129, T131, T142 T143, T163, T191, T202 T203, T253, T265 TE(3): T27, T55, T57, T68 T69, T84 T89, T133, T143, T199, T201, T215, T235, T261, T263, T273, T293 TE(4): T27, T59, T71, T88 T89, T94 T95, T107, T135, T145, T191, T203, T253, T265, T309 TE(5): T67, T84 T91, T94 T95, T149, T169, T197, T207, T259, T271, T291, T315 TE(6): T27, T57, T70 T71, T86 T91, T94 T95, T107, T139, T141, T155, T175, T201, T215, T235, T271, T273, T283, T303, T327 12

Speaking and Listening Standards Comprehension and Collaboration 1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly. a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion. TE(1): T334 TE(2): T326 TE(3): T334 TE(4): T326 TE(5): T332 TE(6): T93, T218, T344 b. Follow rules for collegial discussions, set specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. c. Pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail by making comments that contribute to the topic, text, or issue under discussion. d. Review the key ideas expressed and demonstrate understanding of multiple perspectives through reflection and paraphrasing. 2. Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study. 3. Delineate a speaker s argument and specific claims, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not. TE(5): T210 TE(6): T93, T218 TE(1): T276, T334 TE(2): T146, T326 TE(3): T146, T276, T334 TE(4): T148, T268, T326 TE(5): T152, T274, T332 TE(6): T74, T75, T93, T158, T344 TE(5): T210 TE(6): T74, T218 TE(1): T258 T261 TE(4): T75, T149, T207 TE(5): T140 T141, T263 TE(6): T49, T75, T127, T159, T219, T287, T303 TE(4): T206 TE(5): T70, T210 TE(6): T74, T93, T218, T286 13

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas 4. Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. TE(2): T146, T268, T327 TE(3): T218, T276, T335 TE(4): T268, T327 TE(5): T13, T70, T152, T210, T333 TE(6): T13, T74, T158, T218, T286, T345 5. Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, images, music, sound) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. TE(1): T327 TE(2): T13, T87, T327 TE(3): T13, T91, T276, T335 TE(4): T13, T93, T269, T327 TE(5): T70, T93, T152, T274 TE(6): T13, T93, T345 6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 6 Language standards 1 and 3 on page 52 for specific expectations.) TE(1): T74, T152, T218, T276, T335 TE(2): T68, T146, T206, T268, T327 TE(3): T72, T146, T218, T276, T335 TE(4): T74, T148, T206, T268, T327 TE(5): T70, T152, T210, T274, T333 TE(6): T74, T93, T158, T218, T286, T345 14

Language Standards Conventions of Standard English 1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. a. Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive). TE(3): T216 T217, T273, T274 T275, T329 TE(5): T325 b. Use intensive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves). This standard will be covered in our new StoryTown Common Core Bonus (available in 2011). c. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.* This standard will be covered in our new StoryTown Common Core Bonus (available in 2011). d. Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents).* This standard will be covered in our new StoryTown Common Core Bonus (available in 2011). e. Recognize variations from standard English in their own and others writing and speaking, and identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language.* TE(1): T91, T327 TE(2): T85, T265, T319 TE(3): T69, T89, T273 TE(4): T91 TE(5): T67, T91, T207, T271, T325 TE(6): T91, T156 T157, T216 T217, T284 T285 2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements.* This standard will be covered in our new StoryTown Common Core Bonus (available in 2011). b. Spell correctly. TE(1): T69, T91, T147, T213 TE(2): T63, T85, T141, T201, T263, T319 TE(3): T67, T89, T141, T213, T271 TE(4): T91, T263 TE(5): T147, T205, T269 TE(6): T69, T91, T153, T281 15

Knowledge of Language 3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. a. Vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style.* SE: 509 TE(1): T73 TE(2): T253 TE(3): T57, T68 T69, T87, T133, T142 T143, T326 TE(4): T203, T253, T265, T319 b. Maintain consistency in style and tone.* TE(1): T214 T215, T272 T273, T327 TE(2): T83 TE(3): T70 T71, T89, T144 T145, T318 TE(4): T71, T89, T145 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use 4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. TE(2): T56 T57, T194, T313 TE(3): T208 TE(4): T46, T187, T228 T229, T308 TE(5): T301, T302 TE(6): T120, T128 b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., audience, auditory, audible). c. Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech. TE(3): T60 T61, T206, T320 TE(4): T106 TE(5): T60 SE: 226 TE(1): T64 TE(2): T83, T237, T284, R18 TE(3): T61, T162, T206, T320 TE(4): T26, T62 T63, T256, T312 TE(5): T60 TE(6): T148, T273 16

d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary). TE(2): T162, T237 TE(3): T61, T206, T320 TE(4): T256 TE(5): T60 TE(6): T148 5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., personification) in context. SE: 276 277, 294, 306 307, 322, 770 TE(1): T29, T194, T306 TE(2): T249 TE(3): T30 T31, T40, T42, T44, T50, T52, T58 T59, T109, T122, T126, T128, T130, T134 T135, T181, T182, T318 TE(4): T122, T126, T127, T138 TE(6): T138, T268 b. Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., cause/effect, part/whole, item/category) to better understand each of the words. c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., stingy, scrimping, economical, unwasteful, thrifty). TE(1): T202 T203, T234 TE(2): T26, T52, T100 TE(3): T26, T56 T57 TE(4): T284 TE(5): T54 T55, T168 TE(6): T272 TE(2): T26, T134 T135, T162, T195, T312 TE(4): T57 TE(6): T62, T90, T144 T145, T206, T331, T337 17

6. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. SE: 82 83, 112 113, 208 209, 232 233, 278 279, 410 411, 466 467, 488 489, 534 535, 564 565, 614 615, 662 663, 692 693 TE(1): T15, T37, T117, T137, T177, T178 T179, T211, T243, T244 T245, T269 TE(2): T15, T37, T171, T172 T173, T199, T231, T232 T233, T237, T255, T261 TE(3): T15, T35, T36 T37, T65, T115, T162, T173, T201 TE(4): T15, T35, T36 T37, T62 T63, T67, T173, T174 T175, T199, T231, T232 T233, T239, T261 TE(5): T15, T35, T36 T37, T63, T115, T116 T117, T145, T235, T236 T237, T247, T267, T309 TE(6): T15, T35, T36 T37, T67, T115, T116 T117, T129, T136, T137, T139, T151, T185, T321 18