Day 8 - 9/22/20 - What is Figurative Language and FTM Ch. 2 & 3

Good Morning 6th Graders,
          Please make sure you have everything you need. Today we will learn about figurative language, and we will continue reading Freak the Mighty.  
                                Thank you
                                Mr. Trumble
Do Now:

• Write tonight's homework in your agenda
• Put your HW from ch. 1 on your desk so I can check to see that you got it done

Homework: 

• Finish reading Ch 2 & 3
• Complete the Figurative Language Reading Guide

Activity #1

Interactive Notebook
What is Figurative Language?

Activity #2

Freak the Mighty: Chapters 2 & 3
Before we read...review Ch 1 Reading guide

 

Standards

RL6.1 - Making Inferences and using evidence to support your thinking

RL6.2 - Determine how a theme is conveyed through details, and provide a summary of a text

Reading Strategy - Annotating a Text

While you read it is important to annotate what you are reading. This will allow you to comprehend what you are reading and make more accurate inferences about the reading.

• Use the back of your reading guide to record important information or questions you have while reading. Notes could be about:

1. Characters
2. Setting
3. Plot
4. Themes
5. Conflicts
6. symbolism
7. etc.

Key Questions:

• Who are the 2 main characters?
• What inferences can you make about the characters?
• How do you know? (What is your evidence?)
• Describe Max's bedroom.
• How does Max describe himself in this chapter?
• Why is Max convinced he does not have a brain? Evidence!
• List 3 inferences you can make about Kevin. What in your evidence?