R.7.4.c
Description:
Identify and analyze the construction and impact of figurative language.
Maps to Reading Plus skills:
4B, 6C
Exemplars
4B: Interpreting Analogies
4B: Interpreting Analogies
Description:
Interpreting Analogies
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
G-42
G-42
Grade level: 7
Word count: 1959 words
Author: Diane Lang
Synopsis: A "philosopher" inspires a community project to restore courage and kindness to the school.
Excerpt:
I told Mr. Matas about my desire to be a doctor and repair deformities like mine, so other kids wouldn't be ridiculed or beaten like me. Mr. Matas inquired about my schoolwork and then asked about the boys who taunted me. Because he was so kind, I described my dismal situation, but admitted I was reluctant to request assistance from my parents and teachers.
"Stay strong," he urged. "Withered plants will eventually revive with sufficient watering."
"Stay strong," he urged. "Withered plants will eventually revive with sufficient watering."
Question:
In this excerpt, when Mr. Matas uses the phrase "withered plants," he is really talking about the
- bullies at Jordi's school.
- parents in Mamelodi.
- flowers in his employer's garden.
- teachers at Jordi's school.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Write short paragraphs that demonstrate use of simile, metaphor, idiom, and hyperbole.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions
6C: Recognizing Mood/Tone
6C: Recognizing Mood/Tone
Description:
Recognizing Mood and Tone
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
G-15
G-15
Grade level: 7
Word count: 1597 words
Author: Nancy McCloskey
Synopsis: Young people take their good ideas and make them a reality.
Excerpt:
Chester's hometown has earned the title "Ear Muff Capital of the World." It celebrates the birthday of the inventor and his invention every December with a parade. Most of the parade watchers are probably wearing ear muffs.
Question:
The author probably added the last sentence to this paragraph to insert some
- humor.
- confusion.
- patriotism.
- mockery.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
What kinds of language or other text structure elements (tone) are used to create a dramatic or fearful mood? Use details from a selection you have read to illustrate and explain your answer.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions