Academic Standard

Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
Initiative: 
Common Core State Standards
Framework: 
English Language Arts & Literacy
Type: 
Standard
Code: 
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.5
Grade range: 
3
Groupings:
Category = Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
 
Elements within this Standard
 
Component
Distinguish the literal and nonliteral meanings of words and phrases in context (e.g., take steps).
Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe people who are friendly or helpful).
Distinguish shades of meaning among related words that describe states of mind or degrees of certainty (e.g., knew, believed, suspected, heard,
 
 
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