6th Grade ELA Targeted Standards (RL) Reading Literature Strand Cluster: Craft and Structure
ELA-06.RL.04 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.
Student Learning Targets:
Knowledge Targets
I can understand the meanings of words and phrases in text.
I can understand figurative language.
I can define connotative as to signify or suggest (certain meanings, ideas, etc.) in addition to the explicit or primary meaning: The word “fireplace” often connotes hospitality, warm comfort, etc.
I can match connotative meanings to words or phrases.
I can define connotative meaning.
I can define tone.
I can define figurative language including:
Personification
Simile
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
Reasoning Targets
I can analyze the meaning of words and phrases in a text.
I can determine the impact of word choice relating to meaning and tone.
Skills (Performance) Targets
I can listen to the variance of words in a story and determine meanings.
I can determine the meaning of a word.
I can analyze why and how a word was used.
Product Targets
I can
Proficiency Scale
Score
Description
Sample Activity
4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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3.5
In addition to Score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding the more complex content with partial success.
3.0
“The Standard.” The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
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2.5
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and partial knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2.0
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
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1.5
The student demonstrates partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and procedures (Score 3.0 content).
1.0
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
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0.5
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but not the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
0.0
Even with help, the student demonstrates no understanding or skill.