I hope everyone enjoyed their fall break and is ready to dive into our next unit. Over the next two weeks, students will take part in a mini-unit focused on improving writing through figurative language. With this unit, students will use figurative language to better engage their readers and improve descriptions.
Students will focus on the following figurative language vocabulary:
1. Simile
2. Metaphor
3. Personification
4. Alliteration
5. Imagery
6. Onomatopoeia
7. Hyperbole
8. Idiom
Please open the attachment below for access to the figurative language vocabulary booklet used by students throughout the unit.
Figurative Language Vocabulary Booklet |
Monday, Oct. 22- No School/Professional Development Day.
Tuesday, Oct. 23- Review personal narratives/ Intro to new unit.
Wednesday, Oct. 24- Intro to simile, metaphor, personification, & alliteration.
Thursday, Oct. 25- Intro to imagery, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, & idiom.
Friday, Oct. 26- Vocab Quiz (Students assessed on defining terms & identifying figurative language examples.)
Note: No reading log this week.
Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!
Miss C