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Building College-Level Vocabulary

10th Grade · English · Easy · about 10 minutes

L.9-10.6 | Building College-Level Vocabulary - Easy level

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Standards referenced

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.4 — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 9—10 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.5 — Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.6 — Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the col

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