Louisiana Academic Standards
Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies
Craft and Structure
4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.
Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects
Craft and Structure
4 Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 6–8 texts and topics.
Reading Standards for Informational Text
Craft and Structure
4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.
Language Standards
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
6 Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.