Anchor Standard #4: Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative,

and figurative meanings, and

analyze how specific word choices shape meaning and tone.
Literature Informational Text
Benchmark: Benchmark:
5.1.4.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, 5.2.4.4 Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words
including figurative language such as metaphors and similes. and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area.

Learning Targets: Learning Targets:

I can figure out the meaning of words and phrases used in text, I can figure out the meaning of academic and subject area words and
including figurative language such as metaphors and similes. phrases for grade 5 topics or subjects.

Academic Vocabulary: Academic Vocabulary:

context clues prefixes
phrase suffixes
glossary Greek
footnote Latin
Symbolize multiple meaning
Imagery figurative language
figurative language dictionary
metaphors
glossary
similes
context clues
personification
synonym
hyperbole
antonym

Question Stems/Discussion Prompts: Question Stems/Discussion Prompts:

What does the word ________ mean in this sentence? What tools can you use to help you find the meaning of this word?
Can you read the words or sentences around the word to help you What does the word ____ mean in this sentence?
determine its meaning? Can you use context clues (read the sentences before and after) to help you
determine the meaning?
What does the phrase _________ mean?
What does the phrase ____ mean?
What strategies can you use to help you find the meaning of the word? Are there any parts of this word that you know?
In this sentence, the word ________ means_________. What strategies can you use to help you find the meaning of this word?
Why do you think the author used this word/phrase to describe What is a prefix?
________? What is a suffix?
Justify why you think the author used specific words to describe What is a base/root word?
_______. What is figurative language?

References:
Tulare County Office of Education
St. Paul Public Schools
Atlanta Public Schools