LAFS.K.L.3.5

With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs describing the same general action (e.g.,walk, march, strut, prance) by acting out the meanings.

Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at school that are colorful).

Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).

Sort common objects into categories (e.g., shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.

Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.