RW_11.16.23

HISD 4th Grade

Read Write

November 16, 2023

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TEKS: 4.10.D Describe how the author’s use of imagery, literal and figurative language, such as simile and metaphor achieves specific purposes

LO: SWBAT describe how the author's use of
literal and figurative language such as simile and metaphor achieve specific purposes

DOL: Given a text, SW describe how the author's
use of literal and figurative language such as
simile and metaphor to achieve specific purposes correctly in at least 4 of 6 points.

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Match

Match the following examples of figurative language.

• Samantha's smile shines like the sun.

• Jesus sure is a dictionary today!

• As curly haired Andres sat quietly in his seat, he rapidly read his tattered book before the silent, and raven haired Ms. Patterson caught him.

Simile

Metaphor

Imagery

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Imagery

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Dueling Club

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​The Rules:
1. You are a team based on the color of your bucket
2. The first team to answer correctly will move on
3. You must discuss it with your partner first
4. If you blurt out, you are automatically disqualified
5. You must answer in a complete sentence

• What examples of figurative language do I find?

• What does the author really mean?

• How does it help me understand what I read?

Multiple Choice

Read these sentences from page 5. 

"Keebo started to tremble. Then he squeaked. He always squeaks when he gets nervous."

The narrator’s description of Keebo suggests that he -

• enjoys making loud noises for fun.

• gets excited when meeting new people. 

• becomes scared or anxious in certain situations. 

• is naturally a very quiet and reserved individual.

Multiple Choice

The author included the simile on page 6 to suggest that Keebo’s fur -

•  is thick and fluffy, like a teddy bear.

• is shiny and smooth, resembling a seal.

• is scratchy and rough, like sandpaper.

• is colorful and vibrant.

1. Put your figurative language chart away

2. Take out "Omar Dances"

3. Put your binder under your device

4. Make sure that your paper and screen are covered

5. Show a silent thumbs up

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Given a text, SW describe
how the author's use of
literal and figurative
language such as simile
and metaphor to achieve
specific purposes correctly
in at least 4 of 6 points.

​https://quizizz.com/join?gc=572725 (Sutton)

https://quizizz.com/join?gc=002388 (DeWolfe)

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​When you finish your DoL, if you did the multiple choice online, submit your paper to Mrs. DeWolfe. If you did your DoL on paper, submit it to Miss. Patterson.

Then, clean your desk, put your binder away, get your LSAE work and quietly wait for the timer to go off.