"Eleven" Day 3 Text Evidence/Figurative Language/Close Read

Open Ended

Welcome!

FIRST, Open up "StudySync" in another tab. Click Mcgraw-Hill here to access. Here's a link! https://dcps.duvalschools.org/Page/18553

NEXT, Quickly complete "Commonly Confused Words"

See notes below!

TYPE DONE WHEN COMPLETE!

Past=Time

example: Don't worry about the past.

Passed= to pass

example: I passed the time by reading Percy Jackson.

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ELA.6.R.3.1: Explain how figurative language contributes to tone and meaning in text(s).  

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ELA.6.V.1.3: Apply knowledge of context clues, figurative language, word relationships, reference materials, and/or background knowledge to determine the connotative and denotative meaning of words and phrases, appropriate to grade level.

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Multiple Select

Select our objectives for today. Hint: Select ALL OF THEM!

• Explain how figurative language (simile, hyperbole, metaphor, personification) impacts tone/meaning

• Apply knowledge of context clues to determine the connotative and denotative meaning of words and phrases, appropriate to grade level.

• Analyze correlation between figurative language and Rachel's emotions on turning 1 year older

• Complete Levelset and/or StudySync "Eleven" Lessons

Multiple Choice

The statement, "Mary is feeling under the weather today" is a hyperbole. True or False?

• True

• False

Essential Question:

In what ways does figurative language impact both meaning and tone? cite evidence from "eleven" to support your response.

Poll

Poll! No right or wrong answer. Please be honest as this is a judgment free zone.

How many achieve articles have you passed on the first attempt this week for English language arts?

• I have passed two or more articles on the first attempt.

• I have passed one article on the first attempt.

• I have completed the levelset, but have not yet passed and completed an article.

• I have not completed the levelset and/or I need help with achieve 3000

Housekeeping Achieve 3000

​1. You must pass with a 75% or above on the first attempt.

2. I do not accept stretch articles/2nd attempts/anything submitted outside of school hours and days, but you are welcome to do so for fun.​

3. If you fail on the first attempt, you need to complete a graphic organizer on another article. It works, promise!

4. If there is a substitute and an achieve 3000 assignment, you must complete a graphic organizer (located on back ta​ble) with EVERY article regardless of scores.

housekeeping Expectations

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1. When we are doing work on the board, and if you are not done with the assignment, you should be on the proper tab.

2. The class is to participate as a whole. If you feel like I do not call on you enough, please tell me! I am working on it. My goal is to have even participation in all classes.

3. If you cannot see the board, move up for a moment, or ask me to zoom in. Sitting and doing nothing is not acceptable.

4. If you have a clear understanding and are beyond "ready" to move on to the independent task, you may do so. Just ask, please.

5. If everyone participates, we can zoom passed the lesson.

6. Students who are seen on other tabs/playing games during instructional time are not eligible for extra-credit. It's simply unfair to the others.

​Any questions? Now is a good time to ask.

Agenda Visuals

Bell-Ringer "Commonly Confused Words"

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"Textual Evidence"

"Interpreting Figurative Language"

"Eleven" (close read)​

Checkpoint Chat with Ms. Salvadore

Achieve 3000​

Multiple Choice

Connotation is a word that refers to the _____________ attached to words.

• feelings

• senses

• literal meanings

Multiple Choice

Connotative meanings can be positive or negative

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

First, which is the BEST definition of bitterness?

• kind

• hateful

• excited

• resentful

Multiple Choice

Based on the word bitterness meaning resentful, does the word bitternes have

positive or negative connotation?

• positive

• negative

First think, is this positive or negative? Then, determine the tone from there.

Multiple Select

Choose the TWO options that could describe the TONE of a piece of writing.

• It is about love

• Hopeful

• Anxious

• It is comparing hope to a bird

Multiple Choice

Over the last three decades, fast food has infiltrated every part of American society. An industry that began with a small number of modest hot dog and hamburger stands in southern California has spread to every corner of our nation, selling a broad range of foods wherever paying customers may be found.

What is the TONE of this text?

• Excited

• Critical

• Sarcastic

• Informative

Multiple Choice

Which choice best describes the tone of the passage?

• Joy and wonder

• Aggressive

• Reluctant/Ashamed

• Comedic

Poll

Poll--No right or wrong answer. What rotation are you starting in?

Rotation 1: StudySync (Text Evidence, Fig. Lang, Eleven)

Rotation 2: Achieve 3000 (1-2 passing articles)

Rotation 3: Small-Group with teacher for guided support.

• Rotation 1

• Rotation 2

• Rotation 3

• I'm not sure. Rotation?

Open Ended

During this time, you are working in your assigned rotation. You have 15 minutes.

Type "Done with Rotation 1/2/3" when you have completed.

Open Ended

During this time, you are working in your assigned rotation. You have 15 minutes.

Type "Done with Rotation 1/2/3" when you have completed.

​All done for today.

You may now proceed to your achieve 3000/ACADEMIC FREE TIME if time permits.