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English Language Arts (NYS P-12 Common Core)

Description

In this lesson you will learn how to understand a poem by paying close attention to the strong verbs a poet uses.

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Notice verbs used in poem to understand the poem

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New York State

8R4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings. Analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning, tone, and mood, including words with multiple meanings. (RI&RL)

RL.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.