House on Mango Street 31-48

January 24, 2018

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:

Quiz. Quiz. Trade. 

Create a "Makes Me Wonder Question" and write on an index card. 

“AND IT MAKES ME WONDER” QUESTION: Anything you want so long as it’s interesting. Not plot-based boring stuff, but something cool and relevant. 

 Example: After reading A Tale of Two Cities-I found myself uncomfortably comfortable with Madam Defarge’s need for revenge. I know it hurt the Darnay’s and that it was unjust, but I understood why she did it and can totally understand why she does what she does. Did you guys ever find yourselves feeling sympathetic for a character or cause within the novel that you feel like you shouldn’t have?

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 the Foldable

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

You must explain each example. 

You cannot repeat the type of example.

You may work with a partner, but each of you should have your own.

Choices

Simile

Metaphor

Alliteration

Assonance

Personification

Hyperbole

Symbol

2.  House on Mango Street 31-48

We will read the pages above as a class.

Continue to identify examples of figurative language.

How does figurative language impact the meaning?

3.  Graphic Organizer 

Select three stories from the vignettes read in class. 

Alicia Who Sees Mice

Darius and the Clouds

And Some More

The Family of Little Feet

A Rice Sandwich

Chanclas

For each story you selected, identify at least two examples of figurative language. 

Explain the purpose of each example.

Closure: 

How well do you understand figurative language?

Use the learning target to evaluate your understanding.