Georgia 4.T.SS.2

4.T.SS.2 is a Georgia English Language Arts standard. These are the expectations under it.

• 4.T.SS.2.a

  Identify and explain how figurative language, such as hyperboles and personification, shapes how ideas and information in texts are understood. (I)

• 4.T.SS.2.b

  Use figurative language for intentional effects when expressing ideas or conveying information. (C)

01

What Students Need to Do

Students notice how an author’s word choices create meaning, tone, and interest. They use precise words and purposeful details to make their own writing clear and engaging.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

Students explain how a specific word or phrase shapes meaning, tone, or mood. They choose precise words, sensory details, and comparisons that fit their purpose and audience.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may think longer words always make writing better. They may add figurative language or details that sound interesting but do not fit the meaning, mood, or audience.

04

How to Assess It

Use this exit ticket: “Underline one phrase that creates a strong feeling. Explain its effect, then revise one weak sentence to make it more engaging.”

1. 01

   Sort vivid and vague sentence strips, then revise two vague sentences with precise verbs, sensory details, and one comparison.

2. 02

   Read a short paragraph aloud and discuss: Which three words shape the mood, and what replacements would change it?

3. 03

   Play Word Choice Relay: teams replace repeated or weak words in sentences, then explain which revision creates the clearest effect.

4. 04

   Rewrite a plain school announcement as an inviting flyer, choosing words that make families interested in attending.

• 5.T.SS.2

  The 5th Grade version of this standard.

• 6.T.SS.2

  Craft Interpret and use language to craft engaging texts.

• 3.T.SS.2

  The 3rd Grade version of this standard.

• 7.T.SS.2

  Craft Interpret and use language to craft engaging texts.