Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Monday, April 11 - Seven Ages of Man

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze poem for figurative language and meaning in order to improve reading comprehensive skills.

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Figurative Language Quizlet

Direct Instruction

What is the difference between an extended metaphor and a regular metaphor?

Read introduction to The Seven Ages of Man. 

morgan freeman reading poem

Guided

Annotate poem together for figurative language (similes, alliteration, metaphors, rhyme). Then break down and identify the seven stages and mark them on the poem directly.

Independent

Answer questions. 1-5 on handout provided.

Complete any work from Friday. (I will not accept late work the rest of this week)

Check for understanding

Individual student checks during independent work.

Closure

Review figurative language and the seven stages of man.
Introduce allegory and Walrus and the Carpenter.

Exit Pass

What is your favorite stage and why?


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