Day #83 - 1/22/15 - Mod 2A Unit 1 Lesson 2: Figurative Language & Ch. 2 of Bud, Not Buddy

Good Morning 6th Graders,

      Today is a ‘D’ day, so we will go to Gym. Make sure you have your gym clothes, and don’t forget to sharpen your pencils and order your lunch. Last, pick up an Ipad and work on the Point to Ponder. 

                            Thank you

                       Mrs. Sargent & Mr. T.

P2P: Read about all the different types of Figurative Language. Figurative language is when words go beyond their literal meaning! After you read about the different types, make sure you are ready to talk about them. 

Whenever you describe something by 

comparing it with something else, 

you are using figurative language.

Simile

A simile uses the words “like” or “as” to compare 

one object or idea with another to suggest they are alike.

Example: busy as a bee

Metaphor

The metaphor states a fact or draws a verbal picture by the use

of comparison. A simile would say you are like something; 

a metaphor is more positive - it says you aresomething. 

Example: You are what you eat.

Personification

A figure of speech in which human characteristics are given 

to an animal or an object.

Example: My teddy bear gave me a hug.

Alliteration

The repetition of the same initial letter, sound, or group

 of sounds in a series of words. Alliteration includes 

tongue twisters.

Example: She sells seashells by the seashore.

Onomatopoeia

The use of a word to describe or imitate a natural sound or 

the sound made by an object or an action.

Example: snap crackle pop

Hyperbole

An exaggeration that is so dramatic that no one would believe

the statement is true. Tall tales are hyperboles.

Example: He was so hungry, he ate that whole
cornfield for lunch, stalks and all.

Clichés

A cliché is an expression that has been used so often that it

has become trite and sometimes boring.

Example: Many hands make light work.

Now....Can you think of any figures of speech that you use?
Create a list of as many you can think of!!!

For Unit 3: Lesson 2

• I can determine the meaning of figurative language in Bud, Not Buddy.
• I can explain how the author’s word choice affects tone and meaning in the novel.

Activity #1

What inferences did you make about Bud after reading chapter 1?

Activity #2

Read-aloud Chapter 2

Directions:

• As we read continue to use your Vocabulary Word Catcher to record challenging or unknown words.
• Pay attention to where the author uses figurative language.

• What figurative language did you see in chapter 2?
• How does figurative language help you understand the tone of the character?

Activity #3

What were Bud’s Rule’s in chapter 2?

Activity #4

Can you determine the meaning of the figurative language?

Homework:

 Read chapter 3.

Add Bud’s Rules from chapter 3 to your Tracking Sheet

   

Learning Stations

Block 1                             Block 2

Rotation 1

10:45 - 11:05                     1:20 - 1:40

Rotation 2

11:05 - 11:25                     1:40 - 2:00

Computers/NewsELA.com (Non-Fiction/Expository)

• Select an article and choose the level that is just the Right Level for you! (No Sports)
• Complete the 5 W’s Graphic Organizer
• Be Prepared to share what you read “IN THE NEWS"

Independent Reading (Fiction/Narrative)

• Remember to fill in your “Book Notes” at the end of each reading session. (Notebook checks)
• See the Criteria for your letter below

Criteria for Independent Reading Letter

Paragraph 1

1. Tell me the title and author 

2. Write the Gist

3. Write a brief summary

Paragraph 2

4. Describe the main character (What type of person is the main character?)

5. Make an Inference about the main character. Use evidence from the text to support your inference. 

Paragraph 3

6. Write a prediction about what you think might happen in the rest of the book.

7. Finish with a question or something that you wonder.