Thursday, January 26, Sound of Thunder / Cause / Effect

Objective: By the end of class, you will demonstrate comprehension of cause / effect, new vocabulary and review plot and literary elements from SOUND OF THUNDER.

DO NOW

Cause / Effect quiz. (50 points).

2. Review vocabulary words and definitions. Write a sentence for each word (10 sentences).

3. Complete study guide questions from Sound of thunder. Review answers together.

4. Find at least 2 similes and 2 metaphors (figurative language) in Sound of Thunder (hint - they are easiest to find in the long descriptions of the dinasaur.)

4. Review literary elements from sound of thunder and prepare for test tomorrow.

Exit Pass

What literary elements that Ray Bradbury used in Sound of Thunder were most effective and why? Give one example from text.

How is Sound of Thunder a good example of a cause / effect story? What is the little cause that results in a huge effect?