6.ELAR.9.D
Describe how the author's use of figurative language such as metaphor and personification achieves specific purposes.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
AI-generated as a starting point — sign in to edit.Vocabulary
authorfigurative languagemetaphorpersonificationspecific purposes
Skills
- describe (author's use of figurative language) #dok2
- identify (metaphor and personification in a text) #dok1
- explain (the purpose of figurative language) #dok3
- analyze (how metaphors and personification affect meaning) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify examples of metaphor and personification in a text. #dok1
- I can describe how the author uses metaphors or personification in a passage. #dok2
- I can analyze how metaphors and personification achieve specific purposes in a text. #dok3
- I can explain why an author chooses specific types of figurative language for different effects. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Authors use figurative language, such as metaphor and personification, to communicate ideas in creative and powerful ways.
- Understanding figurative language helps readers interpret the author's intended meaning and the effect on the audience.
Essential Questions
- What is figurative language, and why do authors use it?
- How do metaphors and personification influence the meaning or tone of a text?
- What are some specific purposes an author might have for using metaphors or personification?
- How does recognizing figurative language help you better understand a text?
- How can you determine the effect of figurative language in a piece of writing?