L.3.5
Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
30 Lessons
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Say What?: Introducing Non-Literal Language3rd Grade ELA» Unit:Idioms Unit
3rd Grade ELA
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Idioms Unit
Big Idea:In this lesson, students will work on identifying examples of non-literal language within a text and distinguish the meanings of literal from non-literal words and phrases in context.
Figurative Language: It’s just a figure of speech!3rd Grade ELA» Unit:Figurative Language Unit
3rd Grade ELA
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Figurative Language Unit
Big Idea:Introducing the concept of Figurative Language
Poetry: An Inquiry (Day 1)3rd Grade ELA» Unit:Poetry and Figurative Language
3rd Grade ELA
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Poetry and Figurative Language
Big Idea:To begin the unit, students conduct a quick inquiry contrasting the design of a poem with a story or text.
Poetry: Summative Assessment3rd Grade ELA» Unit:Poetry and Figurative Language
3rd Grade ELA
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Poetry and Figurative Language
Big Idea:After weeks of learning poetry characteristics and several types of figurative language, students compare and contrast two poems during an end of the unit test.
Was That For Real?: Identifying Non-Literal Language in Text3rd Grade ELA» Unit:Idioms Unit
3rd Grade ELA
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Idioms Unit
Big Idea:In this lesson, students will work on identifying examples of non-literal language within a text and distinguish the meanings of literal from non-literal words and phrases in context by reading closely and taking notes.
Poetry: Idiom3rd Grade ELA» Unit:Poetry and Figurative Language
3rd Grade ELA
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Poetry and Figurative Language
Big Idea:After learning the definition of idiom, students practice reading examples in a short poem, and use it in their writing.
Poetry: Sensory Poems3rd Grade ELA» Unit:Poetry and Figurative Language
3rd Grade ELA
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Poetry and Figurative Language
Big Idea:After discussing the five senses, students practice reading poems that appeal to the five senses, and use it in their writing.
Figurative Language: Poor, confused Amelia3rd Grade ELA» Unit:Figurative Language Unit
3rd Grade ELA
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Figurative Language Unit
Big Idea:Scaffolding the concept of Figurative Language
Poetry: Alliteration3rd Grade ELA» Unit:Poetry and Figurative Language
3rd Grade ELA
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Poetry and Figurative Language
Big Idea:After learning the definition of alliteration, students practice reading examples in a short poem, and use it in their writing.
Poetry: Personification3rd Grade ELA» Unit:Poetry and Figurative Language
3rd Grade ELA
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Poetry and Figurative Language
Big Idea:After learning the definition of personification, students practice reading examples in a short poem, and use it in their writing.
Figurative Language: The proof is in the pudding3rd Grade ELA» Unit:Figurative Language Unit
3rd Grade ELA
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Figurative Language Unit
Big Idea:Assessing the concept of Figurative Language
Poetry: Onomatopoeia3rd Grade ELA» Unit:Poetry and Figurative Language
3rd Grade ELA
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Poetry and Figurative Language
Big Idea:After learning the definition of onomatopoeia, students practice reading examples in a short poem, and use it in their writing.
Figurative Language: A literal figure of speech3rd Grade ELA» Unit:Figurative Language Unit
3rd Grade ELA
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Figurative Language Unit
Big Idea:Reflecting on the concept of Figurative Language
Introduction to Figurative Language3rd Grade ELA» Unit:Literal and Non-Literal Meanings
3rd Grade ELA
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Literal and Non-Literal Meanings
Big Idea:How can figurative language help make reading and writing more interesting?
Poetry: Similes3rd Grade ELA» Unit:Poetry and Figurative Language
3rd Grade ELA
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Poetry and Figurative Language
Big Idea:After learning the definition of simile, students practice reading examples in a short poem, and use it in their writing.
L.3.5a
Distinguish the literal and nonliteral meanings of words and phrases in context (e.g., take steps).
18 Lessons
L.3.5b
Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe people who are friendly or helpful).
6 Lessons
L.3.5c
Distinguish shades of meaning among related words that describe states of mind or degrees of certainty (e.g., knew, believed, suspected, heard, wondered).
5 Lessons