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8.RL.4 Word Choice: Figurative Language, Allusions and Analogies - 8th Grade CCSS
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8.RL.4 Word Choice: Figurative Language, Allusions and Analogies – 8th Grade CCSS

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In this standards-based resource, your students will use 3 passages and passage prompts to detect the meaning of words and phrases, including figurative and connotative meanings. Students will also analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including allusions and analogies. This 44 page mini-unit includes all you need to check for understanding and mastery of RL.8.4 with a summative assessment and rubric.

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In this standards-based resource, your students will use 3 passages and passage prompts to detect the meaning of words and phrases, including figurative and connotative meanings. Students will also analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including allusions and analogies. This 44 page mini-unit includes all you need to check for understanding and mastery of RL.8.4 with a summative assessment and rubric.

All answer keys are also included, as well as a teacher guide breaking down the standard into learning targets and Depth of Knowledge (DOK) stages.

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 RL.8.4
  • 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 with standard breakdown
  • Digital Version of each activity with Instructions for How to Access
  • RL.8.4 Defined Poster
  • I Can Poster
  • Student Self-Assessments
  • Key Terms Defined Resource
  • Connotation vs. Denotation Resources and Activity
  • “Battling the Mighty Beast” Fictional Passage
    • Passage Prompts
    • Imagery Activity
  • “Day of Harvest” Fictional Passage
    • Passage Prompts
    • Choosing the Right Word Activity
  • Allusion & Analogy Resources
    • Analogies
    • Figures of Speech – Allusions
  • “The Perfect Dance” Passage
    • Passage Prompts
    • Analogy Showdown
  • 8.RL.4 Summative Assessment
  • Answer Keys

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This product was created using the 8th grade RL4 standard, but most of the content could also be used with 6th or 7th grade since the standards are so similar.

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Standards

The following standards are addressed with this resource.

CCSSRL.8.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.

 

FAQs

Are answer keys included?

Yes. The answer keys are included as the last pages of the resource download.

Do all the activity worksheets need to be completed all at once, or can I split it up?

You could certainly split this up into multiple days/activities. Especially with the long resources. Some activities are easy to split into three “activities”. First, cold read (could be a partner read) w/vocab and multiple choice questions. Second, re-read and summary page. Third, choose one writing activity. You could even do stations. Maybe partner read first, then one station does the vocabulary and summary page. Another station could do the multiple choice, and you could do a teacher-led station with one writing prompt. Then, you can have a fourth station independently write the other prompt. Of course, you know your students better than I do! These are just some ideas!! I try to section out the activities, so you have the freedom to make it work for you!

Is a digital version included?

Yes, all resources within this product line includes a digital version that uses Google Apps.

What is the Lexile level of your reading passages?

Since Lexile is trademarked, I am unable to label them as Lexile levels. However, I have used the free Lexile analyzer and I stay within the recommended grade level range. If there is a specific reading packet that you need details for, please contact me directly and I’ll give you a more specific range.

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