Georgia 6.L.V.3

6.L.V.3 is a Georgia English Language Arts standard. These are the expectations under it.

• 6.L.V.3.a

  This progression transitions to 6-8.L.V.3.b.

• 6.L.V.3.b

  Analyze relationships between words, phrases, and/or clauses (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, analogies, contextual clues) to determine, distinguish, or clarify the m...

• 6.L.V.3.c

  Distinguish between the connotations of words that share a similar denotation (e.g., confident, assertive, egotistic, pompous, smug). (I)

• 6.L.V.3.d

  Use available print and/or digital resources, including reference materials and digital tools (e.g., online search, embedded word processing features), to deter...

• 6.L.V.3.e

  Determine or clarify the nuanced meanings of closely related words or phrases using available print and/or digital resources to make strategic decisions when sp...

01

What Students Need to Do

Students separate a word's dictionary definition from the feelings and ideas it suggests. They explain how word choice shapes tone and meaning, then choose precise words for their own purpose.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

Students explain both the literal meaning and the associations a word carries in context. They select or revise words to create a specific tone, such as respectful, humorous, or critical.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may treat synonyms as interchangeable because their dictionary definitions are similar. They may also label connotations as positive or negative without using context or explaining the effect on tone.

04

How to Assess It

Give students the words "confident," "proud," and "arrogant." Ask them to rank the words by connotation, explain each choice, and use one in a sentence.

1. 01

   Place synonym cards such as slim, thin, and scrawny on a positive-to-negative continuum, then have students defend their placements.

2. 02

   Ask students how replacing "walked" with "stomped" changes a character, then write two sentences that create different impressions.

3. 03

   Play Connotation Match by pairing neutral words with positive and negative alternatives, earning points for accurate explanations.

4. 04

   Compare words in two advertisements for similar products, then identify how each company uses connotation to shape the audience's response.

• 7.L.V.3

  The 7th Grade version of this standard.

• 9.L.V.3

  Meaning & Purpose Analyze and craft nuanced words and phrases in a variety of texts and for a variety of purposes.

• 10.L.V.3

  Meaning & Purpose Analyze and craft nuanced words and phrases in a variety of texts and for a variety of purposes.

• 8.L.V.3

  The 8th Grade version of this standard.