Literal and Figurative Language

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HISD 4th Grade

Read Write

November 14, 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 imagery achieves a specific purpose.

DOL: Given a poem, SW correctly describe
how the author’s use of imagery achieves a
specific purpose correctly and get at least 5
of 7 points.

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Imagery is the use

of vivid and descriptive language to create
sensory experiences

for the reader.

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Imagery is the use of​

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and descriptive language to create​

Select answer

experiences for the reader.

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As the sun dipped,

the sky

transformed into a

canvas of fiery

reds and oranges.

The thick air was
was saturated with

pine as the
rainstorm

approached.

The soup was a
burst of flavors,
each spoonful

delivering a

medley of herbs
and tangy tomato.

The sand beneath
my feet was warm

as tiny grain of

and caressed my

toes.

The forest was

alive with chirping

birds, rustling
leaves and a

trickling stream.

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What mental
image forms in

your mind as you
read first stanza?

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What mental image
forms in your mind
as you read lines 4

through 15 ?

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Partner

Read

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What mental image
forms in your mind
as you read lines 16

through 25 ?

Partner Work

​The mental image that forms in my mind is ____

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What mental image forms
in your mind as you read

lines 26 through 33 ?

Partner Work

​​1. Put "Here" in your binder.

2. Take out "The Good Body" then close your binder.

3. Put your binder under your laptop and ensure your screen and paper are covered.

5. Show a silent thumbs up.

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​How does the poet use imagery to show that bodies can do many different things? Support your answer with evidence from the selection.

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DOL: Given a poem,
SW correctly describe
how the author’s use
of imagery achieves a
specific purpose
correctly and get at
least 5 of 7 points.

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