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Subject

English Language Arts (NYS P-12 Common Core)

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The objective of the lesson in this video is for students to understand and use similes to express ideas in writing.

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Jazz and Similes: Language Meets Music

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Related Academic Standards

New York State

4SL1c Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others.

4SL1d Review the relevant ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding of the discussion.

4SL2 Paraphrase portions of information presented in diverse formats (e.g., including visual, quantitative, and oral).

4L5a Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors in context.

5R4 Determine the meaning of words, phrases, figurative language, academic, and content- specific words and analyze their effect on meaning, tone, or mood. (RI&RL)

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