Using New Vocabulary
Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, being read to, and responding to texts in own speech and writing
Suggested ages 5–9
Learning journey
Your child is building their word knowledge — asking about unknown words, understanding opposites, recognising how word parts give clues to meaning, and using new vocabulary in their own speech and writing.
Evidence of understanding
- Incorporate new vocabulary from read-alouds into conversations
- Attempt to use interesting or topic-specific words in own writing
- Use newly learned words appropriately in different contexts
Assessment prompt
When Using New Vocabulary learns a new word from a book or conversation, do they try to use it themselves — in their writing or when they're talking?
Standards alignment
L.1.6
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 1
L.2.6
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 2
L.3.6
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 3
L.K.6
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · K