1. Read for the first 5-10 minutes 
Materials
Folder
Pen/pencil
IR Book
MAKE SURE TO WRITE A GOAL ON THIS WEEK’S HW JOURNAL

2. TURN AND TALK Warm Up
What is a simile? What is a metaphor? Think back to previous years.
Why do you think authors write using similes and metaphors?

3. Simile Comparison of two things using the words like or as
Shine bright like a diamond
Tranquil as a forest

4. Metaphor
Comparison of two unlike things not using the words like or as
Baby, you’re a firework

5. Similes and Metaphors are Everywhere
As we watch these YouTube videos, see if you can identify the similes an metaphors.
Show 35-2:13
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6. TURN AND TALK
WHY DO YOU THINK SONG WRITERS USE SIMILES AND METAPHORS SO OFTEN IN THEIR LYRICS?
I think song writers use similes and metaphors because….

7. One purpose…. To Boast!
I’m living in the 21st century, doing something mean to it. Do it better than anybody you ever seen do it. Screams from the haters, got a nice ring to it; I guess every superhero needs his theme music.
Your short-minded thoughts is Napoleon, my furs is Mongolian, my ice brought the goalies in.
My diamonds are so large it’s like a hockey rink.
Kanye West, Power

8. Similes and Metaphors have been used since the invention of written language!
And so has boasting.
What do you notice about this image created for ancient Mesopotamian King, Shulgi?

9. Reading an excerpt from King Shulgi’s Praise Poems
How does King Shulgi boast about himself? Where do you see similes and metaphors?