In one paragraph explain what you remember about Hurricane Sandy. October 16, 2013 Ms. Moreau Aim: How can we describe the impact of imagery in an essay? CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone) Opening Task: In one paragraph explain what you remember about Hurricane Sandy. Use vivid language to describe the storm and how it affected you.

Imagery - Vivid descriptive language that appeals to one or more of the senses (sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste). - visually descriptive or figurative language, esp. in a literary work.

Group Assignments Group 1 Barnaby, Mariyah Gonzalez, Daisy Morelos, Carol Rosas, Jose Group 2 Lopez, Norman Hernandez, Nancy Smith, Jakeel Rodriguez, Casey Group 3 Islam, Ramisa Ramirez, Maricarmen Torres, Angel Group 4 Darden, Tyrel Dawa, Ngawang Melendez, Chassidy Martinez, Daisy Group 5 Guillen, Jean Karlo Guzman, Guillermo Ramos, Luis Prenkaj, Kristian Islam, Tanbirul Group 6 Paguay, Cristian Correa, Jean Paguay, Manuel Perez, Saul Group 7 Rivera, Jaqueline Sanchez, Alfredo Velez, Michael Zapata, Shirley Group 8 Ospina, Nicole Solano, Perla Young, Stephanie

Group Work Groups 5, 6, and 7 – Read “Hope” by David Hilbun on pages 680 – 681 Groups 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8 – Read “The Day of the Storm” by Tyroneca Booker on pages 682 – 684.

Both Groups 1. Complete imagery chart. 2. Respond to Critical Thinking questions 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b

Individual Writing Write a paragraph using the following starter. Author, _________, (author’s name) uses imagery to describe his experience with a storm in “ title of essay”. Answer the following questions. a. How does the author use imagery to help you to hear, see, feel or smell their storm experiences? Give examples from the text that support your response.