Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade-level text, including interpretation of figurative language.
Pennsylvania Core Standards:
E05.B-V.4.1.1
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
a. Use context (e.g., cause/effect relationships and comparisons in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., photograph, photosynthesis).
c. Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases used in a text
Pennsylvania Core Standards:
E05.B-V.4.1.2
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
a. Interpret figurative language (simile, metaphor, and personification) in context. b. Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs. c. Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homographs) to better understand each of the words.
Pennsylvania Core Standards:
CC.1.3.5.f
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade-level text, including interpretation of figurative language.
Pennsylvania Core Standards:
E05.A-V.4.1.1
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
a. Use context (e.g., cause/effect relationships and comparisons in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., photograph, photosynthesis).
Pennsylvania Core Standards:
E05.A-V.4.1.2
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
a. Interpret figurative language (e.g., simile, metaphor, personification) in context. b. Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs. c. Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homographs) to better understand each of the words.
An idiom is a phrase in which the meaning of each word separately does not tell the reader what the idiom means. In other words, the words in the phrase mean something more than each word in it.
To figure out the meaning of an idiom, look for clues in the passage.
Example: Alana bothered her brother so much that he told her to take a hike.
Meaning: Alana bothered her brother so much that he told her to leave.
Adage and Proverbs
An adage or a proverb is an old saying that says something wise. Over time, many people have accepted such sayings as true.
To figure out the meaning of a saying, look for clues in the passage.
Example: Health is better than wealth. Meaning: Having good health is more important than having lots of money.
Example: All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Meaning: If a person does not take time off from work, he or she becomes bored and boring.
5th Grade Reading - Idioms, Adages, & Proverbs Lesson