RI.8.4

Common Core Standards Technical Meanings
Grade:	8th Grade
Standard:	Literacy.RI.8.4
Description:	Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.

Technical Meanings: Sometimes, when you learn something new, you have to learn new words, too. These new words help you understand the topic better. Some informational passages have words with technical meanings. These words are specific to a topic and have specific meanings.

When you read, find the words that are new to you, or that you know are important to the topic or subject. Sometimes, these words will be in bold. Use context clues, a dictionary, or a glossary to help you figure out what the words mean.

Common Core Standards

Technical Meanings

Literacy.RI.8.4

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.