Colorado Academic Standards (CAS)
CO.1.2. Reading for All Purposes
1.2.4. Understanding word structure, word relationships, and word families needs to be demonstrated to begin to read. Students can:
1.2.4.b. With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings. (CCSS: L.1.5)
1.2.4.b.i. Sort words into categories (e.g., colors, clothing) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent. (CCSS: L.1.5a)