ELA21.4.R5

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 4

ELA21.4.R5
Identify and explain literary devices in prose and poetry.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

Literary devices are language that carries meaning other than the literal meaning of the words or phrases.
Literary text often includes literary devices, such as personification, imagery, alliteration, onomatopoeia, symbolism, metaphor, and simile.
Poetry is a genre of text that uses distinctive style and rhythm to aid in the expression of feelings, while prose is written in ordinary language.

Skills

Students are able to:

Identify literary devices in prose and poetry.
Explain the meaning of literary devices in prose and poetry.

Understanding

Students understand that:

Literary devices are often included in literary text, like prose and poems.
An author uses literary devices to convey meaning within the text.

Vocabulary

Identify
Explain
Literary devices
Prose
Poetry

Aligned Learning Resources

Compiling Poetry Collections and a Working Definition of Poetry

Reading, Writing, Haiku Hiking! A Class Book of Picturesque Poems

Buzz! Whiz! Bang! Using Comic Books to Teach Onomatopoeia

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