Help students practice identifying and analyzing word meaning, figurative, and connotative language while giving them meaningful student choice.
This middle school ELA differentiated reading assignment allows students to demonstrate their understanding of figurative and connotative language (context clues) using three different response pathways.
Each pathway aligns with CCSS RL.6.4 and allows teachers to differentiate instruction while maintaining consistent grading expectations.
Students choose one of three differentiated pathways (Option A, B, or C) that allow them to demonstrate mastery of the standard in different ways.
This resource is designed to be simple, flexible, and easy to implement with any literary text.
This resource includes:
✔ Differentiated student choice assignment
✔ Color classroom version
✔ Print-friendly black and white version
✔ Standards-aligned objective (RL.6.4)
✔ Printable student writing workspace (color + black & white)
Perfect for:
• Middle school ELA
• Figurative, context clues, connotative language practice
• Differentiated instruction
• Independent reading responses
• Quick standards-aligned assessments
⭐ Want a complete system? Pair these assignments with our bell ringers for consistent, standards-aligned practice. ⭐
Standard: RL.6.4 – Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.
Help students practice identifying and analyzing word meaning, figurative, and connotative language while giving them meaningful student choice.
This middle school ELA differentiated reading assignment allows students to demonstrate their understanding of figurative and connotative language (context clues) using three different response pathways.
Each pathway aligns with CCSS RL.6.4 and allows teachers to differentiate instruction while maintaining consistent grading expectations.
Students choose one of three differentiated pathways (Option A, B, or C) that allow them to demonstrate mastery of the standard in different ways.
This resource is designed to be simple, flexible, and easy to implement with any literary text.
This resource includes:
✔ Differentiated student choice assignment
✔ Color classroom version
✔ Print-friendly black and white version
✔ Standards-aligned objective (RL.6.4)
✔ Printable student writing workspace (color + black & white)
Perfect for:
• Middle school ELA
• Figurative, context clues, connotative language practice
• Differentiated instruction
• Independent reading responses
• Quick standards-aligned assessments
⭐ Want a complete system? Pair these assignments with our bell ringers for consistent, standards-aligned practice. ⭐
Standard: RL.6.4 – Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.
