DO NOW – 2/3/16 Follow the instructions below: 1)Turn to page 163: 2)Reread the first paragraph. 3)ANSWER this question: How would describe the tone of the opening paragraph? (remember tone = the attitude of the writer towards the topic). 1)Turn to page 163: 2)Reread the first paragraph. 3)ANSWER this question: How would describe the tone of the opening paragraph? (remember tone = the attitude of the writer towards the topic).

Topic / Objective & Essential Question Topic / Objective: 1) To identify and explain examples of figurative language in Diane Ackerman’s essay, “Love’s Vocabulary”. Essential Question: 1) Why does Ackerman write about love in the way that she does? Topic / Objective: 1) To identify and explain examples of figurative language in Diane Ackerman’s essay, “Love’s Vocabulary”. Essential Question: 1) Why does Ackerman write about love in the way that she does?

Announcements I would like to use the folders to hold, receive, and give back documents. Most of the next unit will be devoted to “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare Bring back literature circle books. I would like to use the folders to hold, receive, and give back documents. Most of the next unit will be devoted to “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare Bring back literature circle books.

TURN AND TALK (1 MIN) 1)Can love sometimes feel like hate and can hate sometimes feel like love? Explain.

Figurative Language * Phrases of words that contain meaning, often complex, above and beyond the literal (dictionary) definition of the words * Examples include metaphor, simile, personification, and imagery. * Phrases of words that contain meaning, often complex, above and beyond the literal (dictionary) definition of the words * Examples include metaphor, simile, personification, and imagery.

Figurative Language - Types Metaphor – a direct comparison of two things in order to communicate a complex message or meaning. Example: “You are a rose.”=

Figurative Language - Types Simile – a comparison involving the use of the words “like” or “as.” Example – “You are as lovely as a rose.” Simile – a comparison involving the use of the words “like” or “as.” Example – “You are as lovely as a rose.” like a like a

Figurative Language (More Types) Personification – when inanimate objects are given human qualities or traits. Imagery – how sensory words and phrases create mental images. Personification – when inanimate objects are given human qualities or traits. Imagery – how sensory words and phrases create mental images.

Go back to page 163 1)What is an example of figurative language? A: “Hate stalks the streets...” is an example of personification because ‘hate’ stalking is a human quality (stalking like a murderer). 1)What is an example of figurative language? A: “Hate stalks the streets...” is an example of personification because ‘hate’ stalking is a human quality (stalking like a murderer).

Gallery Walk Activity 1)Take the WS on figurative language. 2)Divide into groups of 2-3. Go to your assigned station. 3)Take 5 minutes at each station, read the passage with your group, and record one example of figurative language from the passage (explain it). 1)Take the WS on figurative language. 2)Divide into groups of 2-3. Go to your assigned station. 3)Take 5 minutes at each station, read the passage with your group, and record one example of figurative language from the passage (explain it).

TURN IN YOUR WS 1)Place the WS in my silver box.

EXIT TICKET Choose ONE to answer: 1)Why does Ackerman describe love the way she does? 2)How would you describe the tone of the opening paragraph? (remember tone = the attitude of the writer towards the topic).