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Interpreting Figurative Language - Comprehension Task

In English Language Arts and Reading ... Figurative Language

PDF | 4 pages|Grades: 3 - 6

A task to use when teaching your students reading comprehension strategies.

Use this comprehension task when teaching students how to interpret figurative language when reading. The task includes:

a poem about falling leaves
questions and activities
an answer sheet for teachers.

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Comprehension Strategy Teaching Resource Pack - Interpreting Figurative Language
A comprehensive resource pack helping students explore the concept of figurative language.

9 resources 3 - 6

Common Core

Common Core Curriculum alignment

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.5
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
In Grade 3 English Language Arts Standards Language Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.5
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
In Grade 4 English Language Arts Standards Language Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.5
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
In Grade 5 English Language Arts Standards Language Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.5
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
In Grade 6 English Language Arts Standards Language Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

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