4th, U8, L5

Lesson 5:
Interpreting
Figurative
Language

Grade 4 | Unit 8: Treasure Island

Our Learning
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What are our learning goals?

Unit 8, Lesson 5: Interpreting Figurative Language

I can determine or clarify the meaning of descriptive words
and phrases.

I can identify the figurative language that makes the plot
memorable and the characters interesting.

I can write one or two paragraphs about a character using
descriptive details.

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Treasure Island

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Close Reading,
Chapter 3

“The Real Adventure Begins”

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Multiple Choice

What does the word "emerged" mean in this sentence: As I was waiting, a man emerged from a side room.

• to come out into view or become visible after being concealed
• to increase in size
• to disappear suddenly
• to remain hidden

Multiple Choice

When Long John Silver calls Jim "smart as paint," what do you think he means?

• Clever or intelligent
• Dumb or unintelligent
• Slow or dim-witted
• Silly or foolish

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Discussing the
Chapter

Multiple Choice

Choose the simile from the options below:

• "he's brave-- a lion's nothing alongside him."

• "A man to be reckoned with."

• "He can speak like a book when he wants."

• "Knock their heads together."

Multiple Choice

Choose the hyperbole from the options below:

• "he's brave-- a lion's nothing alongside him."

• "A man to be reckoned with."

• "He can speak like a book when he wants."

• "Knock their heads together."

Multiple Choice

Choose the idiom from the options below:

• "he's brave-- a lion's nothing alongside him."

• "A man to be reckoned with."

• "He can speak like a book when he wants."

• "Knock their heads together."

What word are we learning about?

captivate

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Synonyms Activity

captivate

Unit 8, Lesson 5: Interpreting Figurative Language

Captivate means to fascinate or capture one’s attention.

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Unit 8, Lesson 5: Interpreting Figurative Language