RL.8.4

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.

Grade 8

Score 4.0

In addition to score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught.

 For example: Determine meaning of words and phrases above grade 8 text.

Score 3.0

The student will:

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.

Learning Target(s): *

●     I can determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings.

●     I can analyze how specific word choices impact the meaning and tone of a text.

●     I can analyze how analogies or allusions impact the meaning and tone of a text.

Score 2.0

The student will recognize or recall specific vocabulary, such as:

●     figurative meaning, connotative meaning, analogy, allusion

The student will perform basic processes, such as:

●     Utilize resources to help me understand the meaning of words and phrases.

●     Identify that there are different meanings of words depending on the word’s connotation.

●     Differentiate between literal and figurative meanings.

●     Identify an analogy and/or an allusion.

Score 1.0

With help, partial success at score 2.0 content and score 3.0 content.