1. Now: Grab your novels and read for 10 minUtes!
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Now: Grab your novels and read for 10 minUtes!
THEN: FOR 10 MINUTES.
This list closes Monday morning!!!

2. Objectives: What am I learning?
How figurative language is used to illuminate the historical and cultural characteristics of a literary work.
Why am I learning it?
To understand how figurative language is used to produce the author’s purpose
How will I know I learned it?
I will have read a short story and completed an SAR
Make an anchor chart

3. Quick Write:
When you die what do you want your legacy to be? How do you want to be remembered? (write at least one paragraph)
Respond to quick write on the sheet of paper. Title your quick write.

4. Langston Hughes Bio Reflection
*Writers include traits and characteristics of history and culture in their writing to make their work relevant and creditable.*
Langston Hughes Bio Reflection
Watch the video and respond to the following questions:
When and where did the Harlem Renaissance occur? Why is this significant to that country’s history?
How did Langston Hughes describe himself?
How did others describe him?
What legacy did Langston Hughes leave?
Make an anchor chart

5. Important Vocabulary….
Historical or Cultural Setting – The significant history or culture that is embedded within the text
Simile – A comparison of two unlike things using like or as.
Metaphor – A comparison of two unlike things
Hyperbole – an intentional exaggeration for emphasis
Personification – Giving human qualities to non-human things.
Imagery- descriptive language that paints a mental picture
Make an anchor chart

6. Historical Setting/Context
In works of narrative, especially fictional
Includes the historical moment in time and geographic location in which a story takes place
Helps initiate the main backdrop and mood for a story.
The moods, attitudes, and conditions that existed in a certain time

7. The historical and cultural contexts can consist of a variety of factors.
Here are some things you could consider in placing a text in ‘context’:
the life or biography of the poet
other works that the poet has written
the historical period in which that poem was written
the place or event that gave rise to the poem
the ways in which the language used in the poem reflects the period in which it was written
the particular culture within which the poem was written
the social background of the poet or the theme or setting of the poem

8. Important notes…..
Imagery……… Author Purpose: To describe a moment in his childhood that had an impact on him for the rest of his life. Also, to highlight the difference in views between generations. Message: Pressure from adults on children can be detrimental.

9. Read “Salvation” by Langston Hughes and respond to the SAR Question:
How does Langston Hughes use imagery to reveal the cultural setting of “Salvation”?

10. Answer the question Cite text evidence Extend by explaining
Remember To…
Answer the question Cite text evidence Extend by explaining

12. Sample SAR Selection
How would you describe Paul in the excerpt from “The Custom of the Country”? Support your answer with evidence from the selection.

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16. This student scored a 3.

17. Use the remainder of the class period to:
Work on your current vocabulary.com list that is due on Monday, September 26th. It will close on Monday morning.
Read silently.
You may choose a book from the shelf, but please return it.
Continue taking notes on your chosen book.
Everyone should be occupied. An idle mind is Negativity’s workshop!
Keep in mind: If I don’t see you working that leads me to believe that you are satisfied with your progress in this class and I should have no need to sympathize with your whining or requests when grades are due.
You are responsible for you!