Figurative Language Tuesday, 11-21-17

Do Now … Some people have hearts of gold But her heart leaves something to be desired. No friend or treasure or diamond in the rough, Thoughtful is not in her vocabulary. What is the literal meaning of the phrase hearts of gold? Some hearts are really made of gold. Some hearts are worth a lot of money. Some people are very kind and helpful. Some people know how to shop for valuable items.

Daily Report Direct Instruction Exit Ticket Opening Do Now Learning Target Do Now Review Work Time Direct Instruction Figurative Language Practice Closing and Assessment Exit Ticket Homework Study the different types of figurative language. 3

Do Now Review … Some people have hearts of gold But her heart leaves something to be desired. No friend or treasure or diamond in the rough, Thoughtful is not in her vocabulary. What is the literal meaning of the phrase hearts of gold? Some hearts are really made of gold. Some hearts are worth a lot of money. Some people are very kind and helpful. Some people know how to shop for valuable items.

Reminder Read Theory Remember to complete 2 quizzes at 85% or better between Mon-Fri to earn 100%. Earn 85% Sat-Sun. Don’t cheat yourselves. You need to try your best on each quiz. Do not just try your luck at selecting answers. I will not continue to take low level quizzes. You are Optional 6th grade scholars; you can do it!

“What does the word “connotative” mean?” Learning Target I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings. “What does the word “connotative” mean?”

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Figurative Language Types Similes – compares two things using the words “like” or “as.” Metaphors – compares two things by saying that one “is” the other. Personification – gives nonhuman objects human characteristics. Hyperbole – a huge exaggeration Idiom - an expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but that has a separate meaning of its own

Understanding Figurative Language Which type of figurative language is being used? What is being compared? What is the author saying about those things? What does the author really mean?

Simile Examples I am as blind as a bat without my glasses. Which type of figurative language is being used? Simile because it compares two things using “as.” What is being compared? I am being compared to a bat. What is the author saying about those things? They are blind. What does the author really mean? I can’t see very well without my glasses.

Simile Examples Some people think I eat like a bird. Which type of figurative language is being used? Simile because it compares two things using “like.” What is being compared? I am being compared to a bird. What is the author saying about those things? They do not eat very much. What does the author really mean? Some people think I do not eat very much.

Metaphor Examples Books are keys to our imagination. Which type of figurative language is being used? Metaphor: it compares two things by saying one is the other. What is being compared? Books and keys are being compared. What is the author saying about those things? They can unlock things. What does the author really mean? Books can open your imagination.

Metaphor Examples Your brain is a computer. Which type of figurative language is being used? Metaphor: it compares two things by saying one is the other. What is being compared? Brain and a computer are being compared. What is the author saying about those things? They have information. What does the author really mean? Your brain has information.

Personification Examples The brown grass was begging for water. Which type of figurative language is being used? Personification: it is giving grass a human quality. What is the human quality? Begging. What is the author saying about those things? The grass is begging. What does the author really mean? The grass really needs some water.

Personification Examples Any trust I had for him walked right out the door. Which type of figurative language is being used? Personification: it is giving trust a human quality. What is the human quality? Walked. What is the author saying about those things? The trust walked out. What does the author really mean? I no longer trust him.

Hyperbole Examples I am so hungry I could eat a horse. Which type of figurative language is being used? Hyperbole: it is exaggerating how much I can eat. What is the exaggeration? I can eat a horse. What is the author saying about those things? The horse is huge. What does the author really mean? I am so hungry I could eat a huge amount of food.

Hyperbole Examples If I can’t get a Smartphone, I will die. Which type of figurative language is being used? Hyperbole: it is exaggerating that I will die. What is the exaggeration? I will die if I don’t get a Smartphone. What is the author saying about those things? Without a Smartphone, I will die. What does the author really mean? I really want a Smartphone.

Idiom Examples Do not jump the gun and submit your paper before proofreading it. Which type of figurative language is being used? Idiom: “jump the gun” should not be taken literally. What is the literal meaning of the phrase? Jump on the gun. What does the author really mean? Do not submit your paper too early.

Idiom Examples Brandy told Sandy to break a leg before the performance. Which type of figurative language is being used? Idiom: “break a leg” should not be taken literally. What is the literal meaning of the phrase? Break your leg. What does the author really mean? Brandy wants Sandy to do a good job.

Independent Practice Explain: Which type of figurative language is being used? What is the author saying about those things? What does the author really mean? I had a ton of chores to do. Justice is blind and, at times, deaf. Sometimes my neighbor rubs me the wrong way. Time is money. Sam was busy as a bee trying to finish his work.

Exit Tickets 1. What does the idiom "you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar" mean? Flies like vinegar more than honey. It is a waste of time to argue. People respond better to kindness. It's easier to catch someone who eats honey. 2. Which of the following is an example of a metaphor? He's as lazy as a dog. My dad won't go hiking, he is a couch potato! She was as cold as ice. Her eyes shone like stars in the night.