Language Anchor Standard 6 Level E

Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.

Leveled Standard C
Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression (L.11-12.6)

Teacher Notes

Utilize academic and situational vocabulary in science, social studies, or informational texts. Emphasize resources (both print and digital) that help introduce new vocabulary or situation-specific vocabulary

Examples / Activities
Job Search Vocabulary

Students research specific jobs and markets using opens in a new window Virginia Workforce Connection they identify and define unknown words and use them in resumé building, cover letter writing, and mock interviewing.

opens in a new window Workforce Readiness Skills:

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  Integrity: apply workplace-specific ethics and behavior

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  Teamwork: hold mock interviews

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  Self-representation: practice job readiness and job search skills specific to a market

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  Speaking and Listening: prepare for panel job interview with market-specific vocabulary and responses

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  Reading and Writing: write a resumé and cover letter; read job listings; learn vocabulary words

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  Lifelong Learning: learn vocabulary related to a specific job search

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  Job Acquisition and Advancement: search for jobs in area; practice job interview and preparation; build resumé

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  Internet Use and Security: search Internet for job postings and area-specific needs

GED® Assessment Targets (RLA)
L.1.9 Edit to ensure effective use of transitional words, conjunctive adverbs, and other words and phrases that support logic and clarity.
R.4.1/L.4.1 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining connotative and figurative meanings from context.
R.4.2/L.4.2 Analyze how meaning or tone is affected when one word is replaced with another.
W.3 Write clearly and demonstrate sufficient command of standard English conventions.

Resources
opens in a new window Dictionary.com
opens in a new window English in Action: Transition Words
opens in a new window LearnEnglish-Online Transitional Words Test
opens in a new window Newsela
opens in a new window Quizlet