House on Mango Street 14-30

January 23, 2017

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone).

E.Q: How does word choice impact tone and meaning?

Starter:

As a class we will listen to Replay by Iyaz.

Identify as many examples of figurative language as possible. 

Vocabulary: 

Word: Figurative Language

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: Figurative language is language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Watch the video to refresh figurative language. 

Figurative Language Rap 

Activity: 

1.  Finishing One Pager

Requirements

Title 

2 Quotes that are powerful and explain why.

3 Examples of connotation and the words meaning.

1 Visual to represent the ideas in the vignettes.

 (Make this colorful and use the entire page!)

2.  Gallery Walk 

Rotate around the room, viewing each other's one pagers.

For at least FIVE people provide a plus and a delta. 

3.  House on Mango Street 14-30.

You will read these pages with a partner.

Once you finish, create a HOT question to ask the class for discussion based on the pages. 

As you read, pay attention to connotation and figurative language. 

4.  Foldable

You will create a foldable with four examples of figurative language.

You must explain each example. 

You cannot repeat the type of example.

Choices

Simile

Metaphor

Alliteration

Assonance

Personification

Hyperbole

Symbol

Closure: 

How well do you understand figurative language?

Use the learning target to evaluate your understanding.