Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- Authors choose to write from a particular point of view and use specific literary elements and vocabulary words to convey their intended meaning.
Skills
Students are able to:
- Identify characterization, connotation, denotation, figurative language, literary elements, and point of view in a variety of texts.
- Analyze how characterization, connotation, denotation, figurative language, literary elements, and point of view creates and conveys meaning in a variety of texts.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- Authors select particular literary elements and devices to create and convey meaning within their written work.
Vocabulary
- Characterization
- Connotation
- Denotation
- Figurative language
- Literary elements
- Point of view
