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Understanding Literal vs. Nonliteral Language

This document outlines the learning goals for week 5. The goals are to determine the difference between literal and non-literal language in texts and to refer to parts of stories, dramas, and poems when discussing them. For literal and non-literal language, students should be able to explain strategies for determining word meanings and analyze an author's word choices. For poetry, dramas, and plays, students should refer to elements like chapters, scenes, and stanzas, and describe how each part builds upon earlier sections. Progress is measured on scales from 2.0 to 4.0 based on students' abilities.

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Understanding Literal vs. Nonliteral Language

This document outlines the learning goals for week 5. The goals are to determine the difference between literal and non-literal language in texts and to refer to parts of stories, dramas, and poems when discussing them. For literal and non-literal language, students should be able to explain strategies for determining word meanings and analyze an author's word choices. For poetry, dramas, and plays, students should refer to elements like chapters, scenes, and stanzas, and describe how each part builds upon earlier sections. Progress is measured on scales from 2.0 to 4.0 based on students' abilities.

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Week 5: Learning Goals

Literal and Non-Literal Language


Foundational Skill: [Link].2.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are
used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language.
Scales
4.0
I can explain the strategy I use to determine the best
meaning of an unknown word or phrase in text.
I can analyze why the author chose specific words
and phrases and the impact they have on the overall
meaning.

Student Evidence

3.0 I can:
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they
are used in a text, distinguishing literal from
nonliteral language.
2.0 I can:
Identify literal words and phrases within a text.
Identify nonliteral words and phrases within a text.

Poetry, Dramas, Plays


Comprehension Skill: [Link].2.5: Refer to parts of stories, dramas, and poems when writing or
speaking about a text, using terms such as chapter, scene, and stanza; describe how each successive part
builds on earlier sections.
Scales
4.0 I can
I can generate a text using characteristics of stories,
dramas, or poems highlighting how each successive
part builds on earlier sections.
.
3.0 I can
Refer to parts of stories, dramas, and poems when
writing or speaking about a text, using terms such as
chapter, scene, and stanza.
Describe how each successive part builds on earlier
sections.
2.0 I can

Identify that stories are structured into sections or


chapters.
Identify that dramas are structured into scenes.
Identify that poems are organized into verses and
stanzas.

Student Evidence

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