Wednesday, October 28 - Hyperbole and missing work

Objective: By the end of class, students will identify hyperboles and complete missing work to date in order to improve reading comprehension and prepare for the next unit.

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Definition of Hyperbole - an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally but used to make a point.

Direct Instruction

Examples of Hyperboles by Donald Trump

1. China doesn't "beat us" /  they "KILL US"
2. America isn't "in trouble" / "It's going down the drain"
3. "I will be the greatest jobs president that God created."

Other examples of hyperboles:

hyperboles in movies

Guided / Independent 

Hyperbole handout unless you have make-up work. The make-up work is due the end of class. You can do the hyperbole handout for homework.