Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade-level reading and content, including interpretation of figurative language in context.
Standard:
E06.B-V.4.1.1
Description:
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph, a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., audience, auditory, audible). c. Determine the meaning of technical words and phrases used in a text.
Standard:
E06.B-V.4.1.2
Description:
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
a. Interpret figurative language (simile, metaphor, personification, and hyperbole) in context. b. Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., cause/effect, part/whole, item/category, synonym/antonym) to better understand each of the words. c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., stingy, scrimping, economical, unwasteful, thrifty).
Standard:
Literacy.RI.6.4
Description:
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.
Standard:
CC.1.3.6.F
Description:
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade-level reading and content, including interpretation of figurative language in context.
Standard:
E06.A-C.2.1.3
Description:
Determine how the author uses the meaning of words or phrases, including figurative and connotative meanings, in a text; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.
Standard:
E06.A-V.4.1.1
Description:
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., audience, auditory, audible).
Tone is the way in which the author addresses a topic. The tone the author uses to present information
affects the meaning of the text.
To understand the tone of the passage look for:
Author's purpose—the reason the author wrote the passage affects the tone he or she uses. For example, a passage written to entertain often has a light-hearted tone and a passage with a purpose to instruct may have a factual or academic tone.
Author's attitude—the way the author feels about a topic influences the passage's tone. For example, a passage that shows the author's dislike of a topic may have a bitter tone.
Word choice—the words the author chooses to describe or explain a topic also affects the passage's tone. For example, using the words “necessary” and “most importantly” as opposed to “one may also” show urgency.
6th Grade Reading - Impact and Tone Lesson