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LEARNING SCALE: DESCRIPTIVE and FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE

Language Arts Grade Level(s): 6


NGSSS
LA.6.2.1.3
LA.6.2.1.7
Learning Goal: The student will be able to locate and analyze the impact of an
authors use of descriptive and figurative language as well as specific word choice on
meaning and tone in a variety of literary text.
CCSS
Standard(s): LACC.6.RI.2.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative,
and technical meanings. LACC.6.RL.2.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and
connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone. LACC.6.L.3.5 Demonstrate understanding of
figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. LACC.6.L.3.5a Interpret figures of speech in context.
4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond instruction to the standard, the
student will:
Critique the effectiveness of an authors use of descriptive language in a variety of text.
Critique the effectiveness of an authors use of figurative language in a variety of text.
Critique the effectiveness of an authors word choice in appealing to the readers senses and emotions
in a variety of literary text.
No major errors or omissions regarding the score 4.0 content
3.5 In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success
3.0
The student will:
Analyze an authors use of descriptive language and explain how it impacts meaning and/or tone in a
variety of literary text.
Analyze an authors use of figurative language and explain how it impacts meaning and/or tone in a
variety of literary text.
Analyze an authors use of specific word choice and explain how it impacts meaning and/or tone.
Provide evidence from the text to support the analysis of an authors use of language in a variety of
literary text.
No major errors or omissions regarding the score 3.0 content (simple or complex)
2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content
2.0
The student recognizes and describes specific terminology such as:
Figurative Language
Metaphor
Personification
Simile
Descriptive Language
Imagery
Mood
Tone
Word Choice
The student will:
Locate an authors use of descriptive language in a variety of text.
Locate an authors use of figurative language in a variety of text.
Identify examples of specific word choice in a variety of text.
No major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but major errors or omissions
regarding the more complex ideas and processes
1.5
Partial knowledge of the score 2.0 content, but major errors or omissions regarding score 3.0
content
1.0
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex
ideas and processes.
0.5 With help, a partial understanding of the score 2.0 content, but not the score 3.0 content
0.0 Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
This scale is organic and should be adapted to fit the needs of your students. 5.3.13
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