House on Mango Street Pages 49-61

August 18, 2017

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

Interpret the purpose of incorporating figurative language.

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

I can interpret the purpose of incorporating figurative language.

Starter

Free Write Friday

Create a half page, double spaced free write entry.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Alliteration

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Use the word in a sentence.

Word: Allusion

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Use the word in a sentence. 

Word: Symbolism

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Use the word in a sentence. 

Activity: 

1.  Gallery Walk

Rotate around the room to view each persons storyboard.

Give at least THREE people feedback by sharing a plus and delta.

2.  House on Mango Street 

As a class, we will read through pages 49-61. 

Continue scanning for figurative language.

Discussion Questions

What makes you an adult?

Why do people take things that do not belong to them?

What is the purpose of including stories about grief?

How do regrets impact our life?

What is the function of each story?

How are the main ideas made clear though figurative language?

3.  Figurative Language Graphic Organizer

Create a mind map that has FIVE examples of figurative language.

You can choose the five types.

For each example explain the meaning and include a picture. 

Closure 

How well do you understand figurative language?

Use the learning target for your evaluation.

Don't forget to explain.