ELA21.6.9

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 6

ELA21.6.9
Participate in collaborative discussions about literary devices and elements found in prose and poetry.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

The purpose of collaborative discussions related to prose and poetry.
Collaborative discussions occur when participants actively listen, build on others' ideas, and ask clarifying questions.
Generally accepted rules for discussions.
Literary text often includes literary devices, such as personification, imagery, alliteration, onomatopoeia, symbolism, metaphor, and simile.
Literary elements within a story include the theme, plot, and point of view.
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:

Engage in a collaborative discussion.
Identify and discuss literary devices and elements in poetry and prose.

Understanding

Students understand that:

Comprehension of poetry and prose can be demonstrated by engaging in a collaborative discussion about a text.

Vocabulary

Collaborative discussions
Literary devices
Literary elements
Prose
Poetry

Aligned Learning Resources

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What is Poetry? Contrasting Poetry and Prose

Doodle Splash: Using Graphics to Discuss Literature

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