Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Wednesday, January 2 - Themes across genres - personal writing

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze figurative language in non-fiction in order to improve reading comprehensive skills
Standards: L.F.2.1 / L.F.2.1.1/ L.F.1.1.2 / L.F.2.3.4

DO NOW
Put the following thematic ideals in the order of importance to YOU:
1. TRUST 
2. LOYALTY
3. DETERMINATION
4. OVERCOMING FEAR
5. PRIDE
6. CONFIDENCE


Direct Instruction
Discuss the themes above and how THEMES can cross genres. 
The same theme can be in fiction as well as non-fiction, poetry, drama, etc. 
In addition, figurative language can be used in various genres as well, even non-fiction.

Guided / Independent

1. Using a NEO, write 3-5 sentances about each of the above themes that you put in order of importance to yourself. 
2. Explain why and how each is important to you.
3. Use at least one form of figurative language in each paragraph to help the reader visualize what you mean. Use a different type of figurative language for each paragraph.
4. Note that you are writing NON-FICTION.

Examples of types of figurative language you can use include:
1. Similes
2. Hyperboles
3. Personification
4. Allusion
5. Alliteration
6. Metaphors
7. Idioms

Need an example to get started??

Confidence is the most important ideal to me. Confidence is most important because it is a solid rock (metaphor) within me that cannot be shaken. Confidence means I can be brave and face my fears like a champion (simile). Without confidence, I may not be able to achieve any of my goals. My parents help give me confidence by pushing me to do my best.






In your note books, make two columns

Elements of Fiction vs. Elements of Non-Fiction


Figurative Language is also used in NON-FICTION.

Guided
Read Stickeen and identify multiple uses of figurative language in this TRUE story:
1. Similes
2. Hyperboles
3. Personification
4. Allusion
5. Alliteration

Independent

Answer the eight questions related to Stickeen and figurative language in this short piece of non-fiction.

CRQ

ANALYZE how Muir uses figurative language in Stickeen in order to communicate the theme of ___________________.

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