Maryland Standards
MD.1.0. General Reading Processes
1.D. Students will use a variety of strategies and opportunities to understand word meaning and to increase vocabulary.
1.D.3. Understand, acquire, and use new vocabulary
1.D.3.a. Use context to determine the meanings of words
MD.6.0. Listening
6.A.2. Apply comprehension and literary analysis strategies and skills for a variety of listening purposes and settings
6.A.2.c. Determine speaker's attitude through verbal and non-verbal cues such as tone of voice, inflections, body language, facial expressions