Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze figurative language in drama and poetry in order to prepare for Keystone Exam.
Do Now
Matching definitions
Direct Instruction
Figurative language is used everywhere in all forms of literature to help the reader or listener create an image and gain a better understanding of what he/she is expressing.
Guided
Choose two of the three pieces of figurative language below and then analyze:
How does the author use figurative language to communicate an idea? (you can use yesterday's sentence starters as a guide).
1. Out, out brief candle! Life is but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more (Macbeth - page 202 - also on wall).
2. Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under it. (Macbeth page 34).
3. . The sea was wet as wet could be,
The sands were dry as dry.
You could not see a cloud because
No cloud was in the sky
No birds were flying overhead--
There were no birds to fly. (Walrus and the Carpenter)
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
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.
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.
Monday, April 2, 2018
Tuesday, April 3 - Figurative Language
Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze, define and identify figurative language in order to prepare for Keystone exam.
DO NOW
Matching definitions for figurative language
Direct Instruction
We will begin review for the keystone exam. Today, we will simply review figurative language and recognize it in short fiction in order to prepare for higher order thinking questions on the Keystone.
Review with video clip identify the type of figurative language. Then consider for each one -
HOW DOES THE FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE COMMUNICATE AN IDEA?
figurative language video
Guided
Handout - short paragraphs - with figurative language multiple choice questions. Read and do #'s 1-2 together.
Review #3.
Independent
Complete 4-8 on own.
Submit 1-8 at end of class.
non fiction text elements
fiction -
elements of fiction
DO NOW
Matching definitions for figurative language
Direct Instruction
We will begin review for the keystone exam. Today, we will simply review figurative language and recognize it in short fiction in order to prepare for higher order thinking questions on the Keystone.
Review with video clip identify the type of figurative language. Then consider for each one -
HOW DOES THE FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE COMMUNICATE AN IDEA?
figurative language video
Guided
Handout - short paragraphs - with figurative language multiple choice questions. Read and do #'s 1-2 together.
Review #3.
Independent
Complete 4-8 on own.
Submit 1-8 at end of class.
non fiction text elements
fiction -
elements of fiction
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze allegory in a poem in order to improve reading comprehensive skills.
DO NOW
Quiz and CRQ on Walrus and the Carpenter
When Finished:
Research to find answers - Symbolic Questions for Alice through the Looking Glass:
1. What does the rabbit hole symbolize?
2. What does the Looking Glass symbolize?
3. What does "size and growth" symbolize?
4. The garden?
5. The catapillar's mushroom?
DO NOW
Quiz and CRQ on Walrus and the Carpenter
When Finished:
Research to find answers - Symbolic Questions for Alice through the Looking Glass:
1. What does the rabbit hole symbolize?
2. What does the Looking Glass symbolize?
3. What does "size and growth" symbolize?
4. The garden?
5. The catapillar's mushroom?
Monday, March 19, 2018
Tuesday, March 20 - Walrus and the Carpenter
Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze allegory and satire in order to improve reading comprehensive skills.
DO NOW
Copy definition into notebooks:
Guided / Independent
read the Carpenter and the Walrus - by Lewis Carroll
View
1. Identify as many examples of you can of figurative language in Walrus and the Carpenter. Mark it directly on the poem. (similes, metaphors, alliteration, etc)
DO NOW
Copy definition into notebooks:
Anthropomorphism - Human characteristics and/or behaviors are applied to an animal
(You might be thinking that anthropomorphism sounds a lot like personification—and you're right. But here's the difference. With anthropomorphism, the object or animal is actually doing something human. With personification, the object or animal just seems like it's doing something human)
Guided / Independent
read the Carpenter and the Walrus - by Lewis Carroll
View
1. Identify as many examples of you can of figurative language in Walrus and the Carpenter. Mark it directly on the poem. (similes, metaphors, alliteration, etc)
______________________________________________
2. Answer the comprehensive questions on the handout provided.
. Where was Lewis Carrol born and raised?
2. What religion was he and what was his father's role in the church?
3. What was going on politically in the country at the time? Who was King or Queen? Was it a peaceful time or was there controversy?
3. In what year did he write Alice in Wonderland and then Alice Through the Looking Glass?
4. What characters told the story of the Walrus and the Carpenter to Alice in Through the Looking Glass?
5. Why did they tell her this story? What were they trying to warn her of?
6. Why is this poem considered a 'narrative'?
Tuesday, March 21 - Senior sample interview questions
Sample interview questions on the sites below:
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Sunday, March 18, 2018
Monday, March 19 - Lewis Carroll - Walrus & the Carpenter
Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze characters in poetry to determine symbolism and satire in order to improve interpretive skills. Students will also distinguish
DO NOW - Write Definitions into notebooks:
1. SATIRE - the use of humor to make fun or or criticize people or specific beliefs.
2. ALLEGORY - a fictional story that represents (symbolizes) a real life event (similar to an extended metaphor but the allegory never mentions the real life event directly)
An allegory makes fun of something without coming right out and saying it. It usually is used to make fun of or criticize a government or religion to avoid a direct attack and possibly get in trouble for it.
Research the author / poet, Lewis Carroll and the poem, Walrus & the Carpenter (you will not find all of the answers from one website so you'll have to do a few searches). Answer the following questions in your notebooks:
1. Where was Lewis Carrol born and raised?
2. What religion was he and what was his father's role in the church?
3. What was going on politically in the country at the time? Who was King or Queen? Was it a peaceful time or was there controversy?
3. In what year did he write Alice in Wonderland and then Alice Through the Looking Glass?
4. What characters told the story of the Walrus and the Carpenter to Alice in Through the Looking Glass?
5. Why did they tell her this story? What were they trying to warn her of?
6. Why is this poem considered a 'narrative'?
The "Walrus and the Carpenter" is considered a satire on either organized religion or high politics. It uses silly characters to represent (symbolize) BIG, controversial ideas to send a message.
Religious InterpretationWalrus - Eastern religion
Carpenter = Western Religions
Oysters = common people (younger generation)
Political Interpretation
Walrus = England
Carpenter = United States
Oysters = Common people
Explanation of the symbolism behind "The Walrus and the Carpenter" from the movie - "DOGMA"
Guided / Independent
View
1. Identify as many examples of you can of figurative language in Walrus and the Carpenter. Mark it directly on the poem. (similes, metaphors, alliteration, etc)
DO NOW - Write Definitions into notebooks:
1. SATIRE - the use of humor to make fun or or criticize people or specific beliefs.
2. ALLEGORY - a fictional story that represents (symbolizes) a real life event (similar to an extended metaphor but the allegory never mentions the real life event directly)
An allegory makes fun of something without coming right out and saying it. It usually is used to make fun of or criticize a government or religion to avoid a direct attack and possibly get in trouble for it.
Research the author / poet, Lewis Carroll and the poem, Walrus & the Carpenter (you will not find all of the answers from one website so you'll have to do a few searches). Answer the following questions in your notebooks:
1. Where was Lewis Carrol born and raised?
2. What religion was he and what was his father's role in the church?
3. What was going on politically in the country at the time? Who was King or Queen? Was it a peaceful time or was there controversy?
3. In what year did he write Alice in Wonderland and then Alice Through the Looking Glass?
4. What characters told the story of the Walrus and the Carpenter to Alice in Through the Looking Glass?
5. Why did they tell her this story? What were they trying to warn her of?
6. Why is this poem considered a 'narrative'?
The "Walrus and the Carpenter" is considered a satire on either organized religion or high politics. It uses silly characters to represent (symbolize) BIG, controversial ideas to send a message.
Religious InterpretationWalrus - Eastern religion
Carpenter = Western Religions
Oysters = common people (younger generation)
Political Interpretation
Walrus = England
Carpenter = United States
Oysters = Common people
Explanation of the symbolism behind "The Walrus and the Carpenter" from the movie - "DOGMA"
Guided / Independent
View
1. Identify as many examples of you can of figurative language in Walrus and the Carpenter. Mark it directly on the poem. (similes, metaphors, alliteration, etc)
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