1. September 11, 2014 SWBAT: distinguish the difference between similes and metaphors and how they help the reader better understand the character Maria.
Initial Activity: How does the use of Spanish help the reader understand how Maria combines her past and her present? Write 1-2 sentences to answer the question.

2. Word of the day:
Endure: to be in a difficult situation without complaining.
Example: We may have to endure rain and bugs on our camping trip.

3. What is a simile?
What is a metaphor?

4. Example: The soccer player is like a tiger on the field.
A simile is a comparison of two unlike things using the words like or as.
Example: The soccer player is like a tiger on the field.
A metaphor compares two unlike things by stating that one is the other.
Example: The soccer player is a tiger on the field.

5. How do similes and metaphors in the poem help the reader better understand Maria?
Find the simile or metaphor:
Group 1: The simile the author uses about Maria Alegre is ________.
Group 2: The metaphor the author uses about Maria Alegre is _____.
Group 3: The simile the author uses about Maria Triste is _________.
Group 4: The metaphor the author uses about Maria Triste is ______.

6. Work Period:
In small groups we will re-read the first half of Call Me Maria from pages Each group will be given one question/task to answer as you read through the text again. We will share out upon completion.
Group 1: Summarize Maria’s thoughts and feeling on page 11.
Group 2: What does Maria want to accomplish during her mother’s visit? Find her wish in the story.
Group 3: Write one example of what the “evil tongues” say about Mami on page 15.
Group 4: How does the setting outside of Maria’s home affect her actions?

7. Summary:
Today we discussed similes and metaphors. Brainstorm an example of a simile or metaphor with a partner.
We will share out as a whole group.
You have 3 minutes.

8. Homework:
Vocabulary quiz on words from Call Me Maria, tomorrow.