Georgia 6.T.SS.2

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

• 6.T.SS.2.a

  Determine how figurative and connotative language choices contribute to meaning, mood, or tone in a wide variety of texts. (I)

• 6.T.SS.2.b

  Use figurative language or literary devices for intentional effects when creating texts to achieve specific purposes or appeal to the target audience. (C)

• 6.T.SS.2.c

  Compare and contrast characteristics of formal style (e.g., jargon, complete sentences) with those of informal style (e.g., contractions, slang, sentence fragme...

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What Students Need to Do

Students examine how writers use word choice, sentence patterns, details, and figurative language to affect readers. They apply those choices when revising their own narratives, arguments, and explanations.

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What Mastery Looks Like

Students select precise words, vary sentence patterns, and use details or figurative language to create a clear effect. They can explain how a language choice shapes tone or holds a reader’s attention.

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Common Misconceptions

Students may think longer words always make writing stronger or that figurative language fits every purpose. They may add random adjectives without considering tone, meaning, or audience.

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How to Assess It

Give students a dull three-sentence paragraph. Ask them to revise it using precise words, sentence variety, and one purposeful image, then explain one choice.

1. 01

   Cut apart a bland paragraph, then have pairs replace weak words and rearrange sentence strips to improve rhythm and emphasis.

2. 02

   Compare two short descriptions of the same storm, then write which language creates the stronger mood and explain why.

3. 03

   Play Word Choice Swap, where teams replace vague words in sentences and earn points for precise, tone-appropriate revisions.

4. 04

   Rewrite a school announcement for students, families, and teachers, changing word choice and tone to fit each audience.

• 8.T.SS.2

  The 8th Grade version of this standard.

• 4.T.SS.2

  Craft Use language to interpret meaning and craft engaging texts.

• 3.T.SS.2

  Craft Use language to interpret meaning and craft engaging texts.

• 7.T.SS.2

  The 7th Grade version of this standard.