DO NOW – 10/26/15 Follow the instructions below: 1)Prepare to watch a short clip from one of Adolf Hitler’s speeches during the reign of the Nazis in Germany. 2)From what you saw, do you think this was a successful speech? What made it successful? 1)Prepare to watch a short clip from one of Adolf Hitler’s speeches during the reign of the Nazis in Germany. 2)From what you saw, do you think this was a successful speech? What made it successful?
Topic / Objective & Essential Question Topic / Objective: 1) To analyze the extended metaphors in Dr. King’s speech, lines Essential Question: 1) Why does King use metaphors and extended metaphors in his speech? Topic / Objective: 1) To analyze the extended metaphors in Dr. King’s speech, lines Essential Question: 1) Why does King use metaphors and extended metaphors in his speech?
Announcements 1)We’ll start the next round of the LC groups on Friday with the books you selected. 2)The “HW” (page 53, #4 ) is due in your Journals tomorrow. 1)We’ll start the next round of the LC groups on Friday with the books you selected. 2)The “HW” (page 53, #4 ) is due in your Journals tomorrow.
“Unpacking” Metaphors and Similes – I.D.I 1) Identify the things being compared (people and objects for example). 1) Identify the things being compared (people and objects for example). 2) Document the similarities or differences of the things being compared (for example, physical appearance). 2) Document the similarities or differences of the things being compared (for example, physical appearance). 3) Infer or make the connection for why the writer has chosen to make the comparison. 3) Infer or make the connection for why the writer has chosen to make the comparison. 1) Identify the things being compared (people and objects for example). 1) Identify the things being compared (people and objects for example). 2) Document the similarities or differences of the things being compared (for example, physical appearance). 2) Document the similarities or differences of the things being compared (for example, physical appearance). 3) Infer or make the connection for why the writer has chosen to make the comparison. 3) Infer or make the connection for why the writer has chosen to make the comparison.
Extended Metaphor An “extended metaphor” is a comparison that is developed and exemplified over the course of a text. An “extended metaphor” is a comparison that is developed and exemplified over the course of a text. TURN TO PAGE 52 – read an excerpt from Lincoln’s “A House Divided” – what is the metaphor – how is it “extended”? TURN TO PAGE 52 – read an excerpt from Lincoln’s “A House Divided” – what is the metaphor – how is it “extended”?
Apply IDI to MLK speech How can we unpack the metaphor of “cashing a check”? How can we unpack the metaphor of “cashing a check”? In partners or individually, TAKE 2-3 minutes AND APPLY IDI to this metaphor. In partners or individually, TAKE 2-3 minutes AND APPLY IDI to this metaphor.
What does the metaphor of “cashing a check” mean? A: King compares the idea of a drawing money from a bank to pay a promise (a check) with the ideas of equality in the DOI and the Constitution. A: King compares the idea of a drawing money from a bank to pay a promise (a check) with the ideas of equality in the DOI and the Constitution. Unlike a “real” bank, the “bank of justice” cannot be emptied, according to King. Unlike a “real” bank, the “bank of justice” cannot be emptied, according to King.
What is the metaphor of “cashing a check” mean? TURN AND TALK (2 min): TURN AND TALK (2 min): Why does King use this metaphor – couldn’t he have just stated directly what he means? Why does King use this metaphor – couldn’t he have just stated directly what he means?
TURN TO PAGE 50. 1) Read lines silently (3-4 minutes). 1) Read lines silently (3-4 minutes). 2) Jot down a metaphor (2 min) 2) Jot down a metaphor (2 min) 3) Share with a partner – explain how the metaphor is “extended” or developed? 3) Share with a partner – explain how the metaphor is “extended” or developed?