Common Core Standards

5th Grade Vocabulary Acquisition and Use:

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.5.A

Interpret figurative language, including similes and metaphors, in context.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.5.B

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.4

Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.

 

6th Grade Vocabulary Acquisition and Use:

 

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.5

Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.5.A

Interpret figures of speech (e.g., personification) in context.

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.4

Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation

 

7th Grade Vocabulary Acquisition and Use:

 

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.5

Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.5.A

Interpret figures of speech (e.g., literary, biblical, and mythological allusions) in context.

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.4

Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

8th Grade Vocabulary Acquisition and Use:

 

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.5

Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.5.A

Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.4

Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

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ISTE Standards for Students

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Digital Citizen

Students recognize the rights, responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning and working in an interconnected digital world, and they act and model in ways that are safe, legal and ethical.

2a

Students cultivate and manage their digital identity and reputation and are aware of the permanence of their actions in the digital world.

2b

Students engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices.

2c

Students demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property.

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Global Collaborator

Students use digital tools to broaden their perspectives and enrich their learning by collaborating with others and working effectively in teams locally and globally.

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7a

Students use digital tools to connect with learners from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, engaging with them in ways that broaden mutual understanding and learning.

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