1. Figurative Language vs Literal Language Liz’s story about crime fighting robots blew my mind. Liz’s story about crime fighting robots blew my mind. While playing solitiare, Hugh realized he was one card short of a full deck. While playing solitiare, Hugh realized he was one card short of a full deck. Henry was on fire so the firefighters had to come and put out the fire. Henry was on fire so the firefighters had to come and put out the fire. Jasmine, can I pick you brain about this math assignment? Jasmine, can I pick you brain about this math assignment?

2. Sound Devices Hannah’s hard-working habits are hard to beat. Hannah’s hard-working habits are hard to beat. Rory was annoyed by the blaring squeal of the fire alarm. Rory was annoyed by the blaring squeal of the fire alarm. Dylan found disco dancing to be disturbing. Dylan found disco dancing to be disturbing. Tad loves Taco Tuesdays. Tad loves Taco Tuesdays. The fizzing glass of root beer put a smile on Geneva’s face. The fizzing glass of root beer put a smile on Geneva’s face.

3. Personification The tree hold sunlight in its arms. The tree hold sunlight in its arms. My bike carries me to school quickly. My bike carries me to school quickly. My grandpappy’s saw easily chews through tree branches. My grandpappy’s saw easily chews through tree branches. The sunlight kisses the windows of the classroom. The sunlight kisses the windows of the classroom.

4. Personification Giving HUMAN like traits to NON-HUMAN things. Giving HUMAN like traits to NON-HUMAN things. Spices up writing- example, instead of writing “cold weather,” try “biting cold.” Spices up writing- example, instead of writing “cold weather,” try “biting cold.”

5. “April Rain Song” -Langston Hughes Please turn to page 461. Please turn to page 461. What are some examples of personification you noticed? What are some examples of personification you noticed?

6. Two Sunflowers Move in the Yellow Room by William Blake "Ah, William, we're weary of weather,” said the sunflowers, shining with dew. "Our traveling habits have tired us. Can you give us a room with a view?" They arranged themselves at the window and counted the steps of the sun, and they both took root in the carpet where the topaz tortoises run. What are some examples of Personification? How is this poem different from April Rain?

7. Next.... If your FIRST name starts with A-L, write ONE noun on your Post-It note (NOT a person or animal though). If your FIRST name starts with A-L, write ONE noun on your Post-It note (NOT a person or animal though). If your FIRST name starts with M-Z, write one VERB (action) on your Post-It note. If your FIRST name starts with M-Z, write one VERB (action) on your Post-It note.