Unit 2: 2nd 9-Weeks Study Guide

Only check the boxes corresponding to the "I Can" Statements that you have HONESTLY mastered! Highlight the I Can" Statements
that you will need to study before taking the Benchmark Exam.

Check

Standard I Can Statement

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I can define and identify figurative language.

I can determine the connotation of a word.
I can determine the meaning of a unknown words using context clues.
I can recognize analogies and allusions throughout the text.
I can determine how the author's word choices develop the tone of the text.
I can explain how specific words impact meaning and tone.
I can identify text structures.
I can explain how an author uses the structure of text to develop ideas.
I can expain why certain style techniques help the author's purpose.
I can determine the meaning of a unknown words using context clues.
I can define figurative language.
I can contrast simile and metaphor.
I can define hyperbole.
I can define onomatopoeia.
I can define personification.
I can contrast alliteration and assonance.
I can define and identify allusions.
I can define and identify analogies.
I can contrast connotative and denotative.
I can analyze why and how a word or phrase was used.
I can expain how poetic or dramatic structure affects meaning.
I can compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts.
I can determine the style and main idea of thte text.
I can analyze how the structure of the text helps to develop the meaning and further explain the style.
I can define point of view.

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L5
L5

I can identify the point of view of each character and audience/reader.

I can compare and contrast each point of view to determine the effect on the audience/reader.
I can define the types of irony (situational, dramatic, and verbal).
I can explain how the author develops the characters' point of view.
I can justify how these types of irony create such effects as suspense or humor.
I can write narrative essays.
I can develop characters and/or a narrative voice in my writing.
I can develop a clear, strong point of view.
I can develop logical plot.
I can use dialogue.
I can use descriptive phrases.
I can use transition words to show shifts in time and setting.
I can provide a logical concluding statement or section.
I can create a focused question to guide my research.
I can use additional guiding questions to further my research.
I can use multiple sources to answer a research question.
I can gather materials from print sources.
I can gather materials from digital sources using search terms.
I can define credible.
I can decide if a source is credible or not.
I can define plagiarism.
I can paraphrase information.
I can quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism.
I can form and use verbs in active and passive voices.
I can find and correct mistakes in own and others' writing and speaking.
I can use capitalization and punctuation correctly.
I can use commas, dashes, and ellipses appropriately to indicate pauses.
I can use an ellipsis to indicate ommisions.
I can spell correctly.
I can interpret figures of speech.
I can identify different types of irony (verbal, situational, socratic, dramatic).

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L5

I can determine relationships between words based on connotation and denotation.

I can determine relationships between words (antonyms, synonyms, analogies).