Academic Standard
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Initiative:
Tennessee State Standards
Framework:
English/Language Arts
Type:
Standard
Code:
TSS.ELA.4.FL.VA.7b
Grade range:
4
Groupings:
Cornerstone = Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and...
Cornerstone = Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and...
Component
Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors in context.
Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms and proverbs.
Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites and to words with similar but not identical meanings
Alignment of items to this academic standard is based on recommendations from content creators, resource curators, and visitors to this website. It is the responsibility of each educator to verify that the materials are appropriate for your content area, aligned to current academic standards, and will be beneficial to your specific students.
Academic Lesson
ELA / Literacy
Grades 3 - 12
Academic Web Link
Instructional Strategy
Academic Activity/Task
Academic Unit
Multiple content areas
Grade 4
ELA / Literacy
Grade 4
eduToolbox® is a resource-sharing portal developed by the Ayers Institute for Learning & Innovation with collaborative support and funding from the Tennessee Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Education's Math & Science Partnership program.
