Students complete their reading and analysis of “Death of a Pig.” Students consider the cumulative impact of words and phrases on meaning and tone in the final section of the essay.
Grade 10 ELA Module 4, Unit 1, Lesson 4

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Common Core Learning Standards
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RI.9-10.4 | Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative,... |
L.9-10.4.a | Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or... |
L.9-10.5.a | Interpret figures of speech (e.g., euphemism, oxymoron) in context and analyze their role in the... |