a. Interpret figurative language, including Recognize and explain meanings Recognize and explain meanings of: similes and metaphors, in of: idioms context. idioms adages b. Recognize and explain adages proverbs the meaning of common proverbs idioms, adages, and Utilize: proverbs. Utilize: synonyms c. Use the relationship synonyms antonyms between particular words antonyms homographs (e.g., synonyms, homographs to understand figurative language antonyms, homographs) to understand figurative language to better understand each of the words. Evidence of Student ELD Performance Common Core Vocabulary Knowledge & Skills Instructional Achievement Level Descriptors Attainment Outcomes (WIDA) Essential Elements Students use writing demonstrate Students know or are EEL.5.5. Demonstrate Level IV Students will: N/A Entering/Beginning and/or speaking to understanding able to: (Reading/Listening) understanding of word demonstrate Students are able to relationships. Level III Students will: figurative language understanding of words should not identify cognates to a. Use simple, Use simple, common idioms (e.g., EEL.5.5. You bet!, a It’s deal., We’re cool.). always be interpreted figurative language, help with common idioms (e.g., Ex. Use a single switch to say, and “Hey, you’re cool.” “You’re cool, too.” word relationships literally word relationships and comprehension You bet!, a deal., Ex. Initiate use of a common idiom (e.g., You bet!, a It’s It’s deal., We’re cool.). nuances in word (Writing/Speaking) EEL.5.5.b-c. N/A We’re cool.).
a. Interpret figurative language, including similes and metaphors, in context. b. Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs. c. Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homographs) to better understand each of the words. Recognize and explain meanings of: idioms adages proverbs Utilize: synonyms antonyms homographs to understand figurative language Recognize and explain meanings of: idioms adages proverbs Utilize: synonyms antonyms homographs to understand figurative language Evidence of Student Attainment Vocabulary Knowledge & Skills ELD Performance Outcomes (WIDA) Common Core Essential Elements Instructional Achievement Level Descriptors Students use writing and/or speaking to demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word demonstrate understanding figurative language word relationships Students know or are able to: words should not always be interpreted literally Entering/Beginning (Reading/Listening) Students are able to identify cognates to help with comprehension (Writing/Speaking) EEL.5.5. Demonstrate understanding of word relationships. a. Use simple, common idioms (e.g., You bet!, It’s a deal., We’re cool.). Level IV Students will: N/A Level III Students will: EEL.5.5. Use simple, common idioms (e.g., You bet!, It’s a deal., We’re cool.). Ex. Use a single switch to say, “Hey, you’re cool.” and “You’re cool, too.” Ex. Initiate use of a common idiom (e.g., You bet!, It’s a deal., We’re cool.). EEL.5.5.b-c. N/A