Description
With this standards-based resource based on RI.6.4, students will have the opportunity to read 4 passages and use passage prompts to determine the meanings of words and phrases as used in the text. Students will continue to practice with figurative language, connotative language, and technical meanings. This resource includes everything you need to check for understanding, including a summative assessment with a rubric. All answer keys are also included.
This resource includes both a printable and digital version that is ready for Google Classroom and other distance learning platforms.
You can use this resource:
- To give extra practice with CCSS RI.6.4
- For close reading and guided reading
- For classwork, center rotations
- For assessments and test prep
How will this resource help me?
- Easily assess where students are in their understanding of this standard
- Encourage students to self-assess their own growth
- Ensure standard mastery by assessing each objective within the standard
This Resource Includes:
- Teacher Guide
- Digital Version of All Activities
- RI.6.4 Defined Poster
- I Can Poster
- Standard Self-Assessment Tool
- Learning Target 1: Determine Meaning of Words or Phrases
- Key Terms Defined
- “Pet Sitting” Passage and Passage Prompts
- Create Your Own Word Activity
- Learning Target 2: Figurative Language & Connotative Meanings
- Literal vs. Figurative Language Resource
- Figurative Language Defined
- Connotation vs. Denotation Resource
- “The Crocodile Hunter” Passage & Passage Prompts
- Connotation Activity
- Learning Target 3: Technical Words Meanings
- “The Three Budgeting Jars” Passage & Passage Prompts
- Technical Words Worksheet
- RI.6.4 Summative Assessment
- Answer Keys
This product is created for 6th grade, but the activities could be transferable to 7th and 8th grade since many of the standards are parallel.