Standard RW 1 5 Objective Demonstrate knowledge of

Standard: RW 1. 5 Objective: Demonstrate knowledge of levels of specifity among grade appropriate words/Explain the importance of these relations: eg. dog/mammal/animal/living thing -The importance is that the meaning changes as you get more or less specific. Many words can be used to name or describe a thing. A specific word allows the reader to form a detailed understanding Mrs. Duffy/girl/woman/teacher/mammal/human/living thing Breathe/gasp/inhale/wheeze/cough/pant/hyper ventilate Good/great/extraordinary/outstanding/awesome/phenomenal Created by Therese Duffy 2011

Standard: RW 1. 5 Objective: Demonstrate knowledge of levels of specifity among grade appropriate words/Explain the importance of these relations: eg. dog/mammal/animal/living thing -The importance is that the meaning changes as you get more or less specific. Many words can be used to name or describe a thing. A specific word allows the reader to form a detailed understanding Steps 1. Choose a Noun, Verb, and Adjective for your tree map 2. List at least 3 more words under each making each more or less specific Created by Therese Duffy 2011

Standard: RW 1. 5 Objective: Demonstrate knowledge of levels of specifity among grade appropriate words/Explain the importance of these relations: eg. dog/mammal/animal/living thing -The importance is that the meaning changes as you get more or less specific. Many words can be used to name or describe a thing. A specific word allows the reader to form a detailed understanding Steps 1. Choose a Noun, Verb, and Adjective for your tree map 2. List at least 3 more words under each making each more or less specific 3. Explain their importance in your Frame of Reference Created by Therese Duffy 2011