Thursday 12/14 Reading - Thinking & Writing About Figurative Language

Purpose: I can identify figurative language to better understand what the text means and not just what it says.

1. Read and comprehend "Finding metaphors in hit songs and poems" @ Newsela to practice thinking about metaphors. 
2. Watch this video and record the definitions and an example of each type of figurative language on the organizer. 
3. Thinking & Writing About Your Reading: "Figurative Language" Response is due Friday 
• Identify examples of figurative language from your reading. 
• Describe FIVE elements (characters, setting, events, etc.) of your story by composing metaphors and similes. 
4. Free Reading Time