Wednesday, April 4 - Figurative Language

Objective; By the end of class, students will analyze figurative language in order to prepare for the Keystone exam.

DO NOW

Do questions 9-10 on handout from yesterday. Be sure you also completed the questions / answers for "Aunt Misery" - questions 4-8 if you haven't done so already.

Direct Instruction

Review "How Figurative Language Communicates an Idea" again.
1. What figurative language is being used?
2. What is the definition of that figurative language?
3. What idea does this image suggest? Use your own words to describe what you think the author wants you to understand.

Guided

View clips again as we did yesterday. Identify the figurative language. then determine how the author uses figurative language to communicate the idea.

figurative language video

Complete the information on the handout provided for the three that we view. They are scaffolded for you. This is EXACTLY how you can set up a CRQ if the question is similar.

Independent

Complete handout on figurative language from yesterday - questions 11-15.