Wednesday, March 13, HOMS

OBJECTIVE: By the end of class, students will be introduced to literary and language elements, continue reading The House On Mango Street, identify examples of simile and metaphor in the text, write a personal response using these elements, and begin work on their personal vignette projects and tables of contents.

DO NOW:

What makes someone a good friend? Is your best friend a lot like you, or are they very different? Do you think this matters? Why or why not?

DIRECT INSTRUCTION:

In your notebooks:

Similes and Metaphors

Simile - a comparison of two things using the words “like” or “as.”

Metaphor - a comparison of two things that does not use “like” or “as.”

Slideshow of examples: http://www.slideshare.net/fernanda33g/examples-of-similies-and-metaphores-power-point

QUIZ ON THESE TOMORROW!

GUIDED PRACTICE:

Complete similes and metaphors worksheet

Take a House On Mango Street Book
Read next vignettes, starting with “Cathy Queen Of Cats” on page 12.

Using t-charts, identify examples of similes and metaphors from all the vignettes we have read so far. “Hair” has a lot of these, but look around. Remember the definitions.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE:

Using NEOs or handwriting, respond to the following prompt in 2 paragraphs (4-6 sentences each). You MUST use 4 similes and/or metaphors in your writing as descriptions.

1)  What is one physical trait you share with a family member, or is very unique to you? Describe in 4-6 sentences this trait, who you share it with, how you feel about it, and how others in your family feel about it. Use 4 similes and/or metaphors.

These will be handed in before you leave class today.

Once you have finished, you will receive the guidelines for the table of contents and vignettes project.

Begin working on your vignette titles.

EXIT PASS:

What is the main difference between a simile and a metaphor?

QUIZ ON THESE ELEMENTS TOMORROW!