Figurative Language is...

• using like or as in a sentence.

• literal language meaning exactly what the text says.

• figures of speech to be more effectice, persuasive, and impactful.

• the main idea of a poem or text.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

What are figures of speech?

• language that does not appeal to the sense.

• literal language stated as evidence.

• inferences within the text.

• Literary terms such as similes, metaphors, and personification.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Authors use sensory and figurative language to

• Hint at the author or character's attitude

• show evidence in the text.

• allow readers to make clear inferences.

• inform the reader of new information.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is the FIRST step analyzing a poem?

• Read the poem

• Observe the poem.

• Identify repeating details or ideas.

• identify poetic devices

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

What should you do if the text or poem contains an image?

• Find answers relating to the image.

• Ignore the image and continue to the text.

• Fully observe the image so you can make any connections while reading.

• Make a caption for the image.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

Main ideas include...

• inferences made from figurative language.

• repeated words or ideas that show up in the text.

• Beginning, Middle, and End

• Information about the character using "he", "she", or "the character".

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

You use ________ from the text to create a main idea.

• Topics and details

• beginning, middle, and end.

• figurative language

• summaries

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

You use ____________ from the text to create a summary.

• inferences

• 1-2 words

• main ideas.

• figurative language

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What are S.T.E.A.L. inferences?

• word for word text describing what the character says, thinks, or does.

• things we notice what the character : says, thinks, effects others, their actions and the way the look.

• sounds, textures, environments, actions, and language described in the text.

• educated guess on what the character is saying.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What question should you ask yourself when making an inference?

• What trait could be describe the character?

• How does this story make progress?

• What is the author's message?

• What is the main idea of the text?

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5