Use word-reference materials to determine meanings and etymology. Extend general and cross-curricular vocabulary through speaking, listening, reading, and writing. ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDINGS ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND PROCESSES All students should To be successful with this standard, students are expected to recognize that figurative language use common Greek or Latin affixes and roots to predict the meaning of unfamiliar words enriches text separate and recombine known word parts to predict the meaning of unfamiliar words understand that affixes and Greek and recognize, understand, use, and explain the impact of figurative language, including Latin roots are clues to determine simile meanings of words metaphor understand that words have nuances of personification meaning, including figurative, distinguish among the connotations of words with similar denotations connotative, and technical that help to recognize that synonyms may have different connotations (e.g., and elderly mature; determine the appropriate meaning. and and youthful juvenile, inexpensive cheap) use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase consult word reference materials to find the pronunciation of a word or determine/clarify meanings. 7.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, literary nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Describe the elements of narrative structure including setting, character development, plot, theme, and conflict and how they influence each other. Identify and explain the theme(s). Identify cause-and-effect relationships and their impact on plot. Differentiate between first and third person point of view. Identify elements and characteristics of a variety of genres. Compare and contrast various forms and genres of fictional text.
Use word-reference materials to determine meanings and etymology. Extend general and cross-curricular vocabulary through speaking, listening, reading, and writing. ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDINGS ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND PROCESSES All students should recognize that figurative language enriches text understand that affixes and Greek and Latin roots are clues to determine meanings of words understand that words have nuances of meaning, including figurative, connotative, and technical that help to determine the appropriate meaning. To be successful with this standard, students are expected to use common Greek or Latin affixes and roots to predict the meaning of unfamiliar words separate and recombine known word parts to predict the meaning of unfamiliar words recognize, understand, use, and explain the impact of figurative language, including simile metaphor personification distinguish among the connotations of words with similar denotations recognize that synonyms may have different connotations (e.g., elderly and mature; youthful and juvenile, inexpensive and cheap) use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase consult word reference materials to find the pronunciation of a word or determine/clarify meanings. 7.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, literary nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Describe the elements of narrative structure including setting, character development, plot, theme, and conflict and how they influence each other. Identify and explain the theme(s). Identify cause-and-effect relationships and their impact on plot. Differentiate between first and third person point of view. Identify elements and characteristics of a variety of genres. Compare and contrast various forms and genres of fictional text.
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