ELA-12.L.05

12th Grade ELA Targeted Standards
[L] Language Strand
Cluster: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA-12.L.05 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings in grades 11–12 reading and content.

  • a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., euphemism, oxymoron, hyperbole, paradox) in context and analyze their role in the text.
  • b. Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations

Student Learning Targets:

Knowledge Targets

  • I can recognize figurative language.
  • I can recognize mood/tone in different genres of literature.
  • I can identify and define sound devices.
  • I can identify the elements of a novel.
  • I can recognize the elements of a short story.
  • I can recognize the significance and effects of foreshadowing and flashbacks.
  • I can recognize different forms of literature.
  • I can identify the meaning of words by using context clues.
  • I can recognize unfamiliar vocabulary from reading.
  • I can define vocabulary terms to enhance the reading experience.
  • I can list familiar vocabulary terms.
  • I can identify word origins and syntax. (suffixes and prefixes)

Reasoning Targets

  • I can insightfully analyze the author's use of literary techniques and devices and provide extensive textual support for the analysis.

Skills (Performance) Targets

  • I can demonstrate the use of figurative language and sound devices.
  • I can analyze and implement poetic license.
  • I can read different forms of literature.
  • I can investigate significant historical backgrounds to enhance literary understanding.
  • I can listen to and model the correct pronunciation of vocabulary terms.
  • I can investigate the use of vocabulary to enhance the reading experience.
  • I can use prior knowledge to define unfamiliar vocabulary.
  • I can utilize word origins and syntax to define unfamiliar terms.

Product Targets

  • I can

Proficiency Scale

Measurement
of Progress

 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

  • L11-12.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases (a-c): use context; identify and use patterns; consult reference materials.
  • L11-12.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in meaning (a-b): Interpret and analyze figures of speech; analyze nuances.
  • L11-12.6 Acquire and accurately use academic and domain specific words and phrases […]
Sample Activity
Advanced

In addition to expectations of proficiency, student provides consistent evidence of in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught and expected.

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Proficient

The student

  • uses context clues to determine the meaning of a word or a phrase.
  • identifies and correctly uses patterns of word changes (conjugation) that indicate different meaning or parts of speech (e.g., conceive, conception, conceivable).

  • consults reference materials for guidance in how to use, speak, or better understand a given word.

  • interprets figures of speech and analyzes their overall role in the text.

  • analyzes how certain words and phrases that have similar denotations can carry different nuances.

  • independently acquires and uses college- and career-readiness level academic and domain-specific words and phrases.

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Progressing

There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as the student:

  • uses context clues to determine the meaning of a word or a phrase

  • identifies how words change when used in different ways.

  • consults reference materials for guidance in how to better understand a given word.

  • defines and identifies various forms of figurative language.

  • recognizes the difference between denotative and connotative meanings.

  • consults reference materials to accurately use college- and career-readiness level academic and domain-specific words and phrases.

  • recognizes or recalls specific terminology that relates to knowledge of vocabulary, such as: context clues, figurative language, nuance, conjugation, denotation, connotation.

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes.

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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. -

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