House on Mango Street 41-55

January 25, 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:

Vocabulary: 

Word: Metaphor

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Create your own example of a metaphor. 

Activity: 

1.  House on Mango Street 41-55

We will read the pages above as a class.

Continue to identify examples of figurative language.

How does figurative language impact the meaning?

2.  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

Hips

The First Job 

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 metaphors?

Use the learning target to evaluate your understanding.