House on Mango Street Pages 33-48

August 17, 2017

E.Q: Define and identify figurative language in the House on Mango Street. 

Obj: I can define and identify figurative language in the House on Mango Street. 

Starter: 

Use the picture below to create your own example of personification, hyperbole, and imagery.

Vocabulary: 

Word: :Personification

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Find an image that relates to personification.

Word: Hyperbole

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

Your definition: 

Activity: Find an image that relates to hyperbole.

Word: Imagery

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Find an image that relates to imagery.

Activity: 

1.  House On Mango Street Pages 33-48

With a partner, read through the stories.

Once again, pay close attention to the use of figurative language. 

Discussion Questions

What symbols are used in the first two chapters and what do they represent?

What meaning comes along with a name?  How is that meaning created?

Evaluate the significance of being "beautiful".

How do we view others?

2.  Storyboardthat

Individually, you will create two images of personification, imagery, and hyperbole.

Use direct evidence from the text for each image.

You will be creating these using storyboardthat.

If you click on the link above it will provide you with a couple of examples. 

Closure: 

How well do you understand figurative language?

Use the learning target for your evaluation.

Don't forget to explain.