L.5
Description:
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
Maps to Reading Plus skills:
4A
Exemplars
4A: Interpreting Word Meaning
4A: Interpreting Word Meaning
Description:
Interpreting Word Meaning
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
C-50
C-50
Grade level: 3
Word count: 1203 words
Author: R. Bender
Synopsis: How can an artist's picture and a mirror teach a lesson about the meaning of texts? Read on to find out.
Excerpt:
However, after a few days there was a noticeable return of interest.
Question:
Read this sentence from the selection. Which of the following words most closely means "noticeable"?
- obvious
- tiny
- hidden
- confusing
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Choose a selection that included some unfamiliar vocabulary. Replace the unfamiliar words with synonyms that are easier to understand yet still convey the same meaning.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions