House on Mango Street 56-69

January 26, 2018

Standard

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: Simile

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: 

1. a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid (e.g., as brave as a lion, crazy like a fox ).

Your Definition: 

Activity: Create your own example of a simile. 

Activity: 

1.  Finishing the 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.

2.  Partner Read 

With a partner, read pages 56-69

For each story reflect on the word choices and select a quote to react to.

Complete this using the double entry journal template. 

Double Entry Journal 

3.  Discussion

Closure: 

How well do you understand similes?

Use the learning target to evaluate your understanding.