How old are you? 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20?

Compare your age to something else.For example:

I’m 27So…I’d say, “27 is like apple pie.”

Do Now (5 min)

Short Story: ElevenActivity 1.7

1. Do Now (5 min)2. Objectives (2 min)3. Guided Reading of Eleven (7 min)4. Close Reading of Eleven (15 min total)

a) Identify similes and hyperbolesb) Analyze the author’s diction, syntax, use of imagery, and the

author’s tone

5. Write Tools Method (5 min)6. Outline Response to p. 18 prompt (5 min)7. Write Response to p.18 prompt (15 min)8. Closing (1 min)9. Exit Slip (2 min)10. Participation Grades (3 min)

Agenda

Objectives (2 min)

Language (How you will master the knowledge)By:

1. Annotating the text2. Discussing the text

a) Writing notes in a graphic organizerb) Writing a response to a writing prompt

Content (The knowledge you’ll master today)SWBAT:

1. Identify similes and hyperboles2. Analyze the author’s diction, syntax, use of imagery,

and the author’s tone

Close Reading of Eleven (20 min total)

Please follow along on p. 19-21

Objective: SWBAT: Identify similes and hyperboles and analyze the author’s diction, syntax, use of imagery, and the author’s tone by discussing the text and writing notes in a graphic organizer

Close Reading of Eleven (15 min total)

Let’s notate the text:

Simile = SHyperbole = HDiction = DSyntax = SyTone = TImagery = I

Simile: a comparison using like or asEx: life is like a box of chocolates

But wait, what is a simileor a hyperbole?

hyperbole: an exaggerationEx: I am so hungry I could eat a horse

Okay…Now let’s read

Objective: SWBAT: Identify similes and hyperboles and analyze the author’s diction, syntax, use of imagery, and the author’s tone by discussing the text and writing notes in a graphic organizer

Write Tools Method (5 min)

Here is a little more complex example

Topic = Healthy Snacks

Conclusion = I like to eat healthy snacks

Fruit ApplesPearsGrapes

Popcorn Air-poppedDash of salt

Carrot/Celery With peanut butterWith dip/dressing

Nuts/Raisins Mixed together

I eat many healthy snacks. One of my favorites is fruit. Apples, pears, and grapes taste sweet and juicy. Popcorn is another tasty snack. We air-pop it and add a little bit of salt. I also enjoy carrot and celery sticks. Putting peanut butter on them or dipping them in ranch dressing adds a lot of flavor. The last snack I like is nuts and raisins. When mixed together, they are a chewy, crunchy treat. Truly, I like to eat healthy snacks.

Topic Main Idea

Details

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Outline Response to p. 18 prompt (10 min)

Analyzing the authors voice means looking at the authors diction, syntax, imagery, and tone

Topic =

Conclusion =

Diction

Syntax

Imagery

Details

Details

Details

Topic Main Idea Details

***For a grade you will turn in:*** (1) your outline

(2) your response

Tone Details

Voice Details

Objective: SWBAT: Identify similes and hyperboles and analyze the author’s diction, syntax, use of imagery, and the author’s tone by discussing the text and writing notes in a graphic organizer

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Write Response to p.18 prompt (15 min)Objective: SWBAT: Write an interview narrative by using the Write Tools Method

Now, write!Topic =

Conclusion =

Diction

Syntax

Imagery

Details

Details

Details

Topic Main Idea Details

***For a grade you will turn in:*** (1) your outline

(2) your response

Tone Details

Voice Details

Closing (1 min) Did you master the following objectives?

Language (How you will master the knowledge)By:

1. Annotating the text2. Discussing the text

a) Writing notes in a graphic organizerb) Writing a response to a writing prompt

Content (The knowledge you’ll master today)SWBAT:

1. Identify similes and hyperboles2. Analyze the author’s diction, syntax, use of imagery,

and the author’s tone

Exit Slip (3 min)

How would you describe Cisneros’ voice in the essay

Eleven?

Your 5-point daily participation grade is based on CLA’s core-values:

CLA Students are S.M.A.R.T.

SMART (Participation) Grade (5 min)

What do you deserve today?*One point for each core-value (5 points possible each day). I reserve the right to change these

grades.

S = Self-Controlled

M = Motivated

A = Accountable

R = Respectful

T = Timely

Each day YOU will decide the grade you deserve.*