9th Grade ELA Targeted Standards (RL) Reading Literature Strand Cluster: Craft and Structure
ELA-09.RL.04 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone).
Student Learning Targets:
Knowledge Targets
I can define figurative, connotation, denotation, tone (formal and informal), and mood.
I can recognize figurative language when given a passage.
I can determine mood and tone in different genres of literature.
I identify figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meaning that make an impact on a piece of literature.
Reasoning Targets
I can determine the meaning of words and phrases used in the text.
I can analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone.
Skills (Performance) Targets
I can
Product Targets
I can
I can
Rubric - Resources
Proficiency Scale
Measurement of Progress
CRAFT & STRUCTURE
RL.9-10.4 -- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone).
RL.9-10.5 -- Analyze how an author's choices about ordering events and manipulating time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise.
RL.9-10.6 -- Analyze how cultural experiences influence particular points of view in diverse works of literature.
Sample Activity
Advanced Proficient
In addition to expectations of proficiency, student provides consistent evidence of in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught and expected.
The student can
insightfully analyze meaning and impact of words and phrases and the effects of an author’s choices in structuring a text.
thoroughly analyze author’s point of view, cultural experience, and subtext.
connect study of literature, its craft and structure, and apply it to his/her own writing.
analyze point of view, clearly distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant, connecting usage to the author’s purpose.
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Proficient
The student can
determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings.
relate the author‘s word choice and language (including multiple meanings and language that is fresh and engaging) to the overall effect of the story -- meaning and tone.
closely examine specific parts of a text in order to understand how an author structured and crafted that particular part so it would contributes to meaning or artistic effect.
analyze point of view, recognizing when and why an author says one thing but means another.
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Progressing
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes; however the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes.
The student can
identify when an author uses fresh and creative language and can recognize elements of a text, but is unable to explain how craft and structure contributes to meaning.
recognize or recall specific terminology that relates to craft and structure of literature, such as: figurative language, connotation, denotation, diction, imagery, irony, sarcasm, ambiguity, point of view, satire, hyperbole, understatement (litote), allusion, pun.
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Novice
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes.
