L.3.5.a: Tell literal from nonliteral language.

Official text

Distinguish the literal and nonliteral meanings of words and phrases in context (e.g., take steps).

What it means for your child

Your child tells the literal and nonliteral meanings of words and phrases, like 'take steps.'

Try it at home

1. Draw the literal meaning of a phrase like 'my feet are killing me' and laugh about it, then say what it really means.
2. Keep a list of family sayings and their real meanings.
3. Ask, 'Does this sentence mean exactly what it says?'