Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowingduck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).

Use the most frequently occurring inflections and affixes (e.g., -ed, -s, re-, un-, pre-, -ful, -less) as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word.

Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content.

Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.