MYSTERY NUMBER

NO MORE DEAD DOGS

Cycle 2, Day 1

Agenda

 Reading Goal  As we read, we will identify examples of figurative language and explain the comparisons they make.

 Today’s Big Question  What if you never meant for something to happen, but it does anyway—are you still responsible for the outcome?

 Team Cooperation Goal: 100% participation

Review where we left off T-P-S

 Review the story to this point with your partner.

 Why is point of view important to our story?

Figurative Language

 Think aloud of figurative language.

 Share a think aloud with your partner.

T-P-S

 Look in your student edition for the example below: The dog looks like a fat sausage with a curly fry tail. It touches the tip of its very short nose with a pink tongue and makes a wheezing snort, like a pig with asthma.

The dog’s short coat looks like a painter’s white drop cloth splattered with black paint. Its long tail whips back and forth like a windshield wiper.

Figurative Language T-P-S

 What is compared in the first dog description?

 What is being compared in the second dog description?

 Are these comparisons meant to be taken literally?

 Why would a writer want to use figurative language?

Similes, Metaphors, and Idioms T-P-S

Simile  What is the difference between similes and metaphors?

 Idioms

Figurative Language

Metaphor Idiom Hyperbole Compares two things using like or as The tree branches tore at his coat like grasping claws.

Compares two things by saying they are the same thing A colorful expression; creates an image that should not be taken literally George has the heart of the lion.

Can you lend me a hand?

Exaggeration used to emphasize, make a point, or poke fun at something I must have called you a million times last night!

Similes, Metaphors, and Idioms T-P-S

 What do these idioms mean?

 Can you think of some other idioms you hear often? What do they mean?

Listening Comprehension

       Listen for figurative language!

Pg 62 T-P-S: Who is the narrator of this section? From whose point of view will we see story events?

T-P-S: Glancing over this section, how is it organized?

Listen to pgs 62=66 Listen to think aloud.

T-P-S: Do you see any examples of figurative language in the first two paragraphs on page 66?

Vocabulary

Word

Demoralized Agonized Indispensable Skulking Ovation Menace Fixated Savored

Definition

Discouraged or disheartened Suffered; struggled Necessary; not able to do without Lurking; sneaking around An enthusiastic show of appreciation; applause A danger or threat Intensely focused one’s attention Enjoyed; appreciated

Partner read: pgs 66 to 73

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What conflict does Mr. Fogelman face as the director of the play? Do you think he has figured out a solution, or do you think he is headed for more trouble?

Give an example of figurative language used in the text. What is being compared? Identify what type of figurative language it is and how you know. (write) If you were the author, what simile, metaphor, or idiom would you use to describe Rachel’s feelings about the pepper trick?

Do you think Wallace was responsible for the team losing the game? Explain your answer.

Reflection # heads

     What would have happened if Wallace had stayed home instead of going to the game?

Do you think he feels responsible for the team’s losses?

Can you think of some situations where a person acted with good intentions but things went wrong?

If you never meant for something to happen, but it does anyway—are you still responsible for the outcome?

Vocabulary review