Sunday, April 12, 2015

Monday, April 13 - Figurative Language

Objective: By the end of class, students will be able to identify figurative language in order to improve improve reading comprehensive skills.

DO NOW

Figurative language is language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. Common types of Figurative language include:

1. Metaphor
2. Simile
3. Personification
4. Imagery
5. Hyperbole
6. Symbolism

Direct Instruction

figurative language

more examples

Direct Instruction

read the Carpenter and the Walrus - by Lewis Carroll

View 

Guided / Independent 

1. Identify as many examples s you can of figurative language in Walrus and the Carpenter.

2. Short answer questions. 

Check for Understanding

review answers

Exit Pass

Create your own example of your favorite type of figurative language and explain it.











No comments:

Post a Comment