Anchor Standard #4: Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative,

and figurative meanings, and

analyze how specific word choices shape meaning and tone.
Literature
Informational Text
Benchmark:
Benchmark:
5.1.4.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text,
5.2.4.4 Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words
including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.
and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area.
Learning Targets:
I can figure out the meaning of words and phrases used in text,
including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.

Learning Targets:
I can figure out the meaning of academic and subject area words and
phrases for grade 5 topics or subjects.

Academic Vocabulary:

Academic Vocabulary:

context clues
phrase
glossary
footnote
Symbolize
Imagery
figurative language
metaphors
similes
personification
hyperbole

Question Stems/Discussion Prompts:

What does the word ________ mean in this sentence?
Can you read the words or sentences around the word to help you
determine its meaning?
What does the phrase _________ mean?
What strategies can you use to help you find the meaning of the word?
In this sentence, the word ________ means_________.
Why do you think the author used this word/phrase to describe
________?
Justify why you think the author used specific words to describe
_______.
References:
Tulare County Office of Education
St. Paul Public Schools
Atlanta Public Schools

prefixes
suffixes
Greek
Latin
multiple meaning
figurative language
dictionary
glossary
context clues
synonym
antonym

Question Stems/Discussion Prompts:

What tools can you use to help you find the meaning of this word?
What does the word ____ mean in this sentence?
Can you use context clues (read the sentences before and after) to help you
determine the meaning?
What does the phrase ____ mean?
Are there any parts of this word that you know?
What strategies can you use to help you find the meaning of this word?
What is a prefix?
What is a suffix?
What is a base/root word?
What is figurative language?