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.4.5
Grade range:
4
Groupings:
Category = Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Category = Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Component
Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context.
Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.
Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms).
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Academic Lesson
ELA / Literacy
Grades 4 - 5
ELA / Literacy
Grades 3 - 12
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Instructional Strategy
Academic Activity/Task
Academic Unit
Multiple content areas
Grade 4
ELA / Literacy
Grade 4
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