Georgia Standards of Excellence
GA.ELAGSE5RL. Reading Literary
Craft and Structure
ELAGSE5RL4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.
GA.ELAGSE5L. Language
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
ELAGSE5L5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
ELAGSE5L5.a. Interpret figurative language, including similes and metaphors, in context.