Explain sound devices and figurative language; distinguish poet and speaker across forms.
Standard 5.9B in English Language Arts helps students understand Poetry Craft and apply knowledge with confidence.
TEKS 5.9B provides a clear foundation for continued study of Poetry Craft in future grades.
Standard 5.9B describes the essential skills and understandings for Poetry Craft in Grade 5. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 5.9B.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 5.9B.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Poetry Craft, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
