1. The Banana Tree
By James Berry

2. DO NOW Why do you think we have to learn about PLOT STRUCTURE?
Explain in 3 sentences

3. Review What is the meaning of…..?
Imagery- picture in your mind (5 senses)
Personification- Human like traits to non-human things (i.e. Animals, Objects)
Dialect- A Regional/ Time specific version of language (written like it sounds)
Figurative Language- Non-literal expressions
Metaphor: Comparison of 2 things that are NOT alike, but have a common link
Simile: Comparison of 2 things that are NOT alike, but have a common link
(Using LIKE or AS)

4. Setting a purpose
As you read, pay attention to the clues that help you understand the relationship between the boy and his father. Write down any questions you have while reading.

5. Guided Practice pg
L 5-12 Identify 2 examples of personification
L Explain what MR. Jetro Bass is saying and to whom
L Find the text in which Mr. Bass asks Gustus what is bothering him. Restate in your own words.
L Identify lines of dialect. In your own words restate the events that occur
L Tell why the author presents some of Gustus’s thoughts in dialect here
L Identify examples of personification and explain how you knew this was an example.
L Explain what effect the personification here has on the reader

6. EXIT SLIP
On the bottom back of your paper write EXIT SLIP then give one example of a picture painted in your mind while reading

7. DO NOW The Banana Tree (Cont.)
What is the relationship between Mr. Bass and Gustus so far? How do you know? Cite text evidence in 3-5 sentences.

8. Guided Practice pg
L Cite the differences between the author’s use of dialect here and in earlier dialogue
Why are Gustus’s internal thoughts more expressive than his conversations with his father?
REMINDER: Figurative Language is language that expresses ideas that are not literally true.
L Identify an example of figurative language and explain its meaning in the story.
L Identify 2 more examples of figurative language. What affect does this language have on the story?
REMINDER: Imagery consists of words and phrases that appeal to a reader’s five senses.
L Find 3 examples of imagery and tell how this language makes you feel.
REMINDER: Metaphors compare two things that are basically not alike but have some qualities in common. They do NOT use like or as in the comparison, which is how they differ from similes.
L Identify 2 examples of figurative language and then describe in your own words.

9. Critical Vocabulary
Complete questions 1-5 on pg. 183

10. Pg. 179-180 L 245-248 Tell why the tree is so important to Gustus
L How does Berry continue to portray the wind as a separate character?
L259 Tell what two things are being compared and how are they alike and different?
L Find examples of imagery and explain how they help readers picture the scene
L Identify the simile
How does this vivid (and gruesome) description give the reader insight into Mr. Bass’s emotions in this scene?

11. Quiz
Complete in class once all Guided Practice work is complete