New York State Learning Standards and Core Curriculum
NY.RH.6-8. Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8
Craft and Structure
RH.6-8.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including content-specific vocabulary related to history/social studies.
NY.LS.6-12. 6-12 Literacy Standards in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
LS.6-12. Literacy 6-12 Anchor Standards for Reading
Craft and Structure
LS.6-12.4. Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
NY.6L. 6th Grade Language Standards
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
6L6. Acquire and accurately use general academic and content-specific words and phrases; apply vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.