Okla. Admin. Code § 210:15-3-29

Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025

Section 210:15-3-29 - Standard Four: Vocabulary

(a)Statement of the standard. Students will expand and apply their spoken and reading vocabularies to speak, read, and write effectively.

(b)Standard Four objectives for Pre-Kindergarten. The following objectives apply for students in Pre-Kindergarten:

(1)Reading. Students will expand their grade-level vocabularies through reading, word study, and class discussion.

(A)Objective 1. Students will name and sort familiar objects into categories based on similarities and differences with prompting.

(B)Objective 2. Students will begin to develop an awareness of context clues through read-alouds and other text experiences.

(C)Objective 3. Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge.

(2)Writing. Students will apply knowledge of vocabulary to speak and write effectively.

(A)Objective 1. Students will begin to use new vocabulary to produce and expand complete sentences in shared language activities.

(B)Objective 2. Students will begin to use language according to purpose in shared writing experiences.

(c)Standard Four objectives for Kindergarten. The following objectives apply for students in Kindergarten:

(1)Reading. Students will expand their grade-level vocabularies through reading, word study, and class discussion.

(A)Objective 1. Students will name and sort familiar objects into categories based on similarities and differences with prompting.

(B)Objective 2. Students will begin to develop an awareness of context clues through read-alouds and other text experiences.

(C)Objective 3. Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge.

(2)Writing. Students will apply knowledge of vocabulary to speak and write effectively.

(A)Objective 1. Students will use new vocabulary to produce and expand complete sentences in shared language activities.

(B)Objective 2. Students will select use language according to purpose in shared writing activities.

(d)Standard Four objectives for Grade 1. The following objectives apply for students in Grade 1:

(1)Reading. Students will expand their grade-level vocabularies through reading, word study, and class discussion.

(A)Objective 1. Students will begin to determine relationships among words, including synonyms and antonyms.

(B)Objective 2. Students will use context clues to determine the meaning of words with prompting.

(C)Objective 3. Students will use word parts (e.g., affixes, Anglo-Saxon roots, stems) to define unfamiliar words with prompting.

(D)Objective 4. Students will begin to use grade-level resource materials (e.g., simple dictionary, glossary) to clarify the meanings of words.

(E)Objective 5. Students will acquire new grade-level vocabulary, relate new words to prior knowledge, and apply vocabulary in new situations.

(2)Writing. Students will apply knowledge of vocabulary to speak and write effectively.

(A)Objective 1. Students will use grade-level vocabulary to communicate ideas through speaking and writing.

(B)Objective 2. Students will use language in speaking and writing according to purpose with prompting.

(e)Standard Four objectives for Grade 2. The following objectives apply for students in Grade 2:

(1)Reading. Students will expand their grade-level vocabularies through reading, word study, and class discussion.

(A)Objective 1. Students will determine relationships among words, including synonyms, antonyms, and simple multiple-meaning words.

(B)Objective 2. Students will use context clues to determine the meaning of words.

(C)Objective 3. Students will use word parts (e.g., affixes, Anglo-Saxon roots, stems) to define and determine the meaning of new words.

(D)Objective 4. Students will use grade-level resource materials (e.g., simple dictionary, glossary) to clarify the meaning of words.

(E)Objective 5. Students will acquire new grade-level vocabulary, relate new words to prior knowledge, and apply vocabulary in new situations.

(2)Writing. Students will apply knowledge of vocabulary to speak and write effectively.

(A)Objective 1. Students will use grade-level vocabulary to communicate ideas through speaking and writing.

(B)Objective 2. Students will use language in speaking and writing according to purpose and audience.

(f)Standard Four objectives for Grade 3. The following objectives apply for students in Grade 3:

(1)Reading. Students will expand their grade-level vocabularies through reading, word study, and class discussion.

(A)Objective 1. Students will identify relationships among words, including synonyms, antonyms, homophones, and homographs.

(B)Objective 2. Students will use context clues to clarify the meaning of words.

(C)Objective 3. Students will use word parts (e.g., affixes, Anglo-Saxon roots, stems) to define and determine the meaning of new words.

(D)Objective 4. Students will consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses) to comprehend the words in a text.

(E)Objective 5. Students will acquire new grade-level vocabulary, relate new words to prior knowledge, and apply vocabulary in various contexts.

(2)Writing. Students will apply knowledge of vocabulary to speak and write effectively.

(A)Objective 1. Students will use grade-level vocabulary in writing to clearly communicate ideas.

(B)Objective 2. Students will use precise vocabulary in writing for the intended mode and effect on the audience.

(g)Standard Four objectives for Grade 4. The following objectives apply for students in Grade 4:

(1)Reading. Students will expand their grade-level vocabularies through reading, word study, and class discussion.

(A)Objective 1. Students will identify relationships among words, including synonyms, antonyms, analogies, homophones, and homographs.

(B)Objective 2. Students will use context clues to clarify the meaning of words.

(C)Objective 3. Students will use word parts (e.g., affixes, Latin roots, stems) to define and determine the meaning of new words.

(D)Objective 4. Students will consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses) to comprehend the words in a text.

(E)Objective 5. Students will acquire new grade-level vocabulary, relate new words to prior knowledge, and aply vocabulary in various contexts.

(2)Writing. Students will apply knowledge of vocabulary to speak and write effectively.

(A)Objective 1. Students will use grade-level vocabulary in writing to clearly communicate ideas.

(B)Objective 2. Students will use precise and vivid vocabulary in writing for the intended mode and effect on the audience.

(h)Standard Four objectives for Grade 5. The following objectives apply for students in Grade 5:

(1)Reading. Students will expand their grade-level vocabularies through reading, word study, and class discussion.

(A)Objective 1. Students will identify relationships among words, including synonyms, antonyms, analogies, homophones, and homographs.

(B)Objective 2. Students will use context clues to clarify the meaning of words.

(C)Objective 3. Students will use word parts (e.g., affixes, Latin roots, stems) to define and determine the meaning of new words

(D)Objective 4. Students will consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses) to comprehend the words in a text.

(E)Objective 5. Students will acquire new grade-level vocabulary, relate new words to prior knowledge, and apply vocabulary in various contexts.

(2)Writing. Students will apply knowledge of vocabulary to speak and write effectively.

(A)Objective 1. Students will use grade-level vocabulary in writing to clearly communicate ideas.

(B)Objective 2. Students will use precise and vivid vocabulary in writing for the intended mode and effect on the audience.

(i)Standard Four objectives for Grade 6. The following objectives apply for students in Grade 6:

(1)Reading. Students will expand their grade-level vocabularies through reading, word study, and class discussion.

(A)Objective 1. Students will analyze the relationships among synonyms, antonyms, and analogies.

(B)Objective 2. Students will use context clues, connotation, and denotation to determine or clarify the meanings of words or distinguish among multiple-meaning words.

(C)Objective 3. Students will use word parts (e.g., affixes, Latin roots, stems) to define and determine the meaning of increasingly complex words.

(D)Objective 4. Students will use a dictionary, glossary, or thesaurus to determine or clarify the meanings, syllabication, pronunciation, synonyms, antonyms, and parts of speech of words.

(2)Writing. Students will apply knowledge of vocabulary to speak and write effectively.

(A)Objective 1. Students will use precise, grade-level vocabulary in writing to clearly communicate ideas.

(B)Objective 2. Students will select language in writing to create a specific effect according to purpose.

(j)Standard Four objectives for Grade 7. The following objectives apply for students in Grade 7:

(1)Reading. Students will expand their grade-level vocabularies through reading, word study, and class discussion.

(A)Objective 1. Students will analyze the relationships among synonyms, antonyms, and analogies.

(B)Objective 2. Students will use context clues, connotation, and denotation to determine or clarify the meaning of words or distinguish among multiple-meaning words.

(C)Objective 3. Students will use word parts (e.g., affixes, Greek roots, stems) to define and determine the meaning of increasingly complex words.

(D)Objective 4. Students will use a dictionary, glossary, or thesaurus to determine or clarify the meanings, syllabication, pronunciation, synonyms, antonyms, and parts of speech of words.

(2)Writing. Students will apply knowledge of vocabulary to speak and write effectively.

(A)Objective 1. Students will use precise, grade-level vocabulary in writing to clearly communicate ideas.

(B)Objective 2. Students will select language in writing to create a specific effect according to purpose.

(k)Standard Four objectives for Grade 8. The following objectives apply for students in Grade 8:

(1)Reading. Students will expand their grade-level vocabularies through reading, word study, and class discussion.

(A)Objective 1. Students will analyze the relationships among synonyms, antonyms, and analogies.

(B)Objective 2. Students will use context clues, connotation, and denotation to determine or clarify the meaning of words or distinguish among multiple-meaning words.

(C)Objective 3. Students will use word parts (e.g., affixes, Greek roots, stems) to define and determine the meaning of increasingly complex words.

(D)Objective 4. Students will begin to use grade-level resource materials (e.g., simple dictionary, glossary) to clarify the meanings of words.

(E)Objective 5. Students will use a dictionary, glossary, or a thesaurus to determine or clarify the meanings, syllabication, pronunciation, synonyms, antonyms, and parts of speech of words.

(2)Writing. Students will apply knowledge of vocabulary to speak and write effectively.

(A)Objective 1. Students will use precise, grade-level vocabulary in writing to communicate ideas in writing clearly.

(B)Objective 2. Students will select language in writing to create a specific effect according to purpose.

(l)Standard Four objectives for Grade 9 - English I. The following objectives apply for students in Grade 9 - English I:

(1)Reading. Students will expand their grade-level vocabularies through reading, word study, and class discussion.

(A)Objective 1. Students will analyze the relationships among synonyms, antonyms, and analogies.

(B)Objective 2. Students will use context clues, connotation, and denotation to determine or clarify the meaning of words or distinguish among multiple-meaning words.

(C)Objective 3. Students will use word parts (e.g., affixes; Anglo-Saxon, Greek and Latin roots; stems) to define and determine the meaning of increasingly complex words.

(D)Objective 4. Students will use resources (e.g., a dictionary, glossary, thesaurus, etc.) to determine or clarify the meanings, syllabication, pronunciation, synonyms, parts of speech, and etymology of words or phrases.

(2)Writing. Students will apply knowledge of vocabulary to speak and write effectively.

(A)Objective 1. Students will use precise, grade-level vocabulary in writing to clearly communicate complex ideas.

(B)Objective 2. Students will select language to create a specific effect in writing according to purpose and audience.

(m)Standard Four objectives for Grade 10 - English II. The following objectives apply for students in Grade 10 - English II:

(1)Reading. Students will expand their grade-level vocabularies through reading, word study, and class discussion.

(A)Objective 1. Students will analyze the relationships among synonyms, antonyms, and analogies.

(B)Objective 2. Students will use context clues, connotation, and denotation to determine or clarify the meaning of words or distinguish among multiple-meaning words.

(C)Objective 3. Students will use word parts (e.g., affixes; Anglo-Saxon, Greek, and Latin roots; stems) to define and determine the meaning of increasingly complex words.

(D)Objective 4. Students will use resources (e.g., a dictionary, glossary, thesaurus, etc.) to determine or clarify the meanings, syllabication, pronunciation, synonyms, parts of speech, and etymology of words or phrases.

(2)Writing. Students will apply knowledge of vocabulary to speak and write effectively.

(A)Objective 1. Students will use precise, academic vocabulary in writing to clearly communicate complex ideas.

(B)Objective 2. Students will select language to create a specific effect in writing according to purpose and audience.

(n)Standard Four objectives for Grade 11 - English III. The following objectives apply for students in Grade 11 - English III:

(1)Reading. Students will expand their grade-level vocabularies through reading, word study, and class discussion.

(A)Objective 1. Students will analyze the relationships among synonyms, antonyms, and analogies.

(B)Objective 2. Students will use context clues, connotation, and denotation to determine or clarify the meaning of words or distinguish among multiple-meaning words.

(C)Objective 3. Students will use word parts (e.g., affixes; Anglo-Saxon, Greek, and Latin roots; stems) to define and determine the meaning of increasingly complex words.

(D)Objective 4. Students will use resources (e.g., dictionary, glossary, thesaurus, etc.) to determine or clarify the meanings, syllabication, pronunciation, synonyms, parts of speech, and etymology of words or phrases.

(2)Writing. Students will apply knowledge of vocabulary to speak and write effectively.

(A)Objective 1. Students will use precise, grade-level vocabulary in writing to clearly communicate complex ideas.

(B)Objective 2. Students will select language to create a specific effect in writing according to purpose and audience.

(o)Standard Four objectives for Grade 12 - English IV. The following objectives apply for students in Grade 12 - English IV:

(1)Reading. Students will expand their grade-level vocabularies through reading, word study, and class discussion.

(A)Objective 1. Students will analyze the relationships among synonyms, antonyms, and analogies.

(B)Objective 2. Students will use context clues, connotation, and denotation to determine or clarify the meaning of words or distinguish among multiple-meaning words.

(C)Objective 3. Students will use word parts (e.g., affixes; Anglo-Saxon, Greek, and Latin roots; stems) to define and determine the meaning of increasingly complex words.

(D)Objective 4. Students will use resources (e.g., dictionary, glossary, thesaurus, etc.) to determine or clarify the meanings, syllabication, pronunciation, synonyms, parts of speech, and etymology of words or phrases.

(2)Writing. Students will apply knowledge of vocabulary to speak and write effectively.

(A)Objective 1. Students will use precise, grade-level vocabulary in writing to clearly communicate complex ideas.

(B)Objective 2. Students will select language to create a specific effect in writing according to purpose and audience.

Okla. Admin. Code § 210:15-3-29

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 33, Issue 24, September 1, 2016, eff. 9/11/2016

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 24, September 1, 2021, eff. 9/11/2021