1. 3-5 ELD: Identify and describe figurative language
Learning Objective: Define hyperbole and identify its use in literary works
3-5 ELD: Identify and describe figurative language
State objective
Teach the meaning it literary works
Literary works refers to literature
Have students repeat literature

2. What will we define today?
Hyperbole and we will understand its use in literary works
Have students share with partners the objective then call on 3 non volunteer to share today’s objective

3. Paul Bunyan is said to have been such a large infant that he slept in a covered wagon instead of a crib. As an adult, he supposedly used tree trunks as toothpicks. Discuss with your partner what Paul Bunyan would use as a bed in today’s world that would suit a giant his size.
Activate Prior knowledge
Have students use their imagination to come up with response
Have them pair share and call on Non volunteers

4. Hyperbole- is exaggerated statement that creates an idea in a readers mind. It is used to emphasize a point or add excitement and humor. They are not meant to be taken literally.
Example: He’s as fast a lightening Example: Her heart stopped when the door flew open.
Concept development
Introduce meaning of hyperbole, have students pronounce exaggeration
Give an example
Have students pair share the meaning of hyperbole and tell why the example is an hyperbole
Use TAPPLE

5. Why is it important to understand Hyperbole
To become better readers and recognize when the author is trying to entertain us or make us laugh
Read the importance and have students share other reasons why it is important to understand hyperbole
Ask for other suggestions regarding importance.

6. What is the author suggesting when they use hyperbole?
Step 1 : Find what is being exaggerated
Step 2: Identify the hyperbole?
Step 3: Determine meaning of hyperbole
Jonny Appleseed walked from town to town planting apple seeds. Soon his feet became callous and tough. Some say that it would kill a rattlesnake to bite into the toe of Jonny Appleseed.
Mary’s hair is so long it takes 4 days to braid.
The Author exaggerates…
Jonny’s toes as
Mary’s Hair
By using the hyperbole…
It will kill a rattlesnake
It would take 4 days to braid
Guided Practice
Remember to slowly release students have
His feet were rough
The hyperbole means… as
Her hair was long

7. What is the author suggesting when they use hyperbole ?
Step 1 : Find what is being exaggerated
Step 2: Identify the hyperbole?
Step 3: Determine meaning of hyperbole
1. His big ears could hear a conversation 100 miles away. 2. I have so much homework, I need a pickup truck to carry it home
The Author exaggerates…
Amount of homework
His ears as
By using the hyperbole…
Could hear a conversation 100 miles away
I need a pick up truck to carry it home
Skill Development
Review the steps and model how to identify the hyperbole and how it is used
The person had a lot of homework
He a big ears
The hyperbole means…

8. What is the author suggesting they use hyperbole?
Step 1 : Find what is being exaggerated
Step 2: Identify the hyperbole?
Step 3: Determine meaning of hyperbole
The Orange’s juice made a river when he squeezed it.
Tom was so hungry he could eat 3 cows.
The Author exaggerates…
Tom’s hunger
Orange’s juice as
By using the hyperbole…
caused a flood in my mouth
He could eat 3 cows
More Guided Practice
The orange was juicy
Tom was hungry
The hyperbole means…

9. Closure
What did we define today?
Why is it important to know ?
Step 1 : Find what is being exaggerated
Step 2: Identify the hyperbole?
Step 3: Determine meaning of hyperbole
Pecos Bill could ride a tornado like any cowboy could ride a horse.
His wife could ride a catfish as a large as a whale.
The Author exaggerates…
Pecos Bill
Pecos’s Wife
By using the hyperbole…
He can ride a tornado
Rode a catfish as big as a whale
Closing
Review L.O and importance
Have students work independently on examples
He was a good rider
She was a good rider as
The hyperbole means…

10. What is the author suggesting when they use hyperbole?
Step 1 : Find what is being exaggerated
Step 2: Identify the hyperbole?
Step 3: Determine meaning of hyperbole
The Author exaggerates… as
(write the object here)
By using the hyperbole…
(write the object here)
(write the hyperbole here)
(write the hyperbole here)
The hyperbole means…
(Print slide for students)