1. Figurative Language Common core state Standard:
RL5.4- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.
Language Objective: Students will be able to identify the two things being compared.
Muneton/Andalon

2. Learning Objective:
Today we will determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.
What are we going to do today?

3. Activate Prior Knowledge:
You are my cool Kid!!!
What does this phrase mean?
Think-Pair-Share

4. Develop Academic Vocabulary:
Determine- to learn or find out
Figurative language- a word or phrase that does not have its normal everyday, literal meaning.

5. Similes
Similes compare two unlike things with the words like or as.

6. Metaphors
Metaphors compare two unlike things without using the words like or as.

7. CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT:
These trees are Fluffy like cotton And curvy like Snakes. Silly as putty and Fun like cupcakes.
Directions: Read the poems, identify the similes and metaphors. Determine what the author is trying to express to the reader.

8. CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT:
These trees are Fluffy like cotton And curvy like Snakes. Silly as putty and Fun like cupcakes.
Example: Simile-these trees are fluffy like cotton and curvy like snakes.
The author uses these similes to communicate that… the trees are soft, twisted, goofy looking and a treat to see.
Non-example: These trees are fluffy
This is not a simile because its not comparing tow unlike things.

9. CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT:
This tree is a Terrible monster, Which I fear and dread. My big dad is The knight that’ll chop Off its head.
Directions: Read the poems, identify the similes and metaphors. Determine what the author is trying to express to the reader.

10. CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT:
This tree is a Terrible monster, Which I fear and dread. My big dad is The knight that’ll chop Off its head.
Example: Metaphor- This tree is a terrible monster,
The author uses this metaphor to express the idea that… he/she is afraid of the trees.
Non-example: Which I fear and dread.
This is not a metaphor because it’s not comparing two unlike things.

11. Check for Understanding:
How will I determine the meaning of a simile or metaphor in a poem?
I will explain what the author is trying to express to the readers by using similes or metaphors.

12. Skill Development/Guided Practice:
Steps:
1. Read the poem.
2. Identify and underling the similes or metaphors.
3. Explain what the author is trying to express.
4. Write your own similes or metaphor for the poem.
Ouch! Prickly like a porcupine And sharp as a pin. You don’t want this Cactus lounging within Your bed or your pillow Because it would hurt Like pins and needles Protruding through your shirt.

13. Closure:
Who can tell me how to determine the meaning of figurative language in a poem??

14. Independent Practice:
The Mustache Man