1. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4 th Grade Literary Analysis 3.5 (3Q) Define figurative language (e.g., simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification) and identify its use in literary works. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Learning Objective Name _____________________ Today, we will define 1 figurative language – hyperbole and personification. Today, we will define figurative language. We are going to define figurative language. CFU Can someone really carry the weight of the world on their shoulders? What do you think the sentence means? When we want to say or write something so it sounds more interesting, we use figurative language. Today, we will define figurative language. 1 find the meaning of CFU What are we going to do today? What are we going to define? What does define mean? Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge Define means to find the meaning of. My mom told me that I shouldn’t carry the weight of the world on my shoulders.

2. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4 th Grade Literary Analysis 3.5 (3Q) Define figurative language (e.g., simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification) and identify its use in literary works. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Concept Development Examples: 2 exact Figurative language is words or phrases that go beyond their literal 2 meaning.  It is used to describe something in a more detailed way. Hyperbole Types of Figurative LanguageExamples: Hyperbole – a phrase that exaggerates or stretches the truth about something. Hyperbole – Our cat Spot ruled the entire household. Meaning – The cat did what he wanted. Personification – the act of giving an object, animal, or idea human characteristics. Personification – The tree roots drank up the heavy rain. Meaning – The tree took in water. Hummingbirds 1. Have you ever watched a hummingbird fly? 2. Their wings seem to move a million times a second. 3. Their tiny bodies move so very quickly. 4. If you try to watch them fly through the air, your eyes will cross! 38 words A Scary Night 1. I had a terrible time sleeping last night. 2. First, I heard a tree knocking at the window. 3. Then, the wind started to howl 3. 4. I hid underneath my covers and wished that the sounds would go away. 3 make a long crying sound, like a dog 36 words Personification CFU In your own words, what is figurative language? Figurative language is _______________. In your own words, what is hyperbole? Hyperbole is ______________________________. In your own words, what is personification? Personification is _______________________. What is figurative language used for? What is the difference between hyperbole and personification? a. The tree moaned against the strong wind. Which sentence is an example of hyperbole? _____ How do you know? b. His backpack weighed a ton! Which sentence is an example of personification? _____ How do you know? b a

3. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4 th Grade Literary Analysis 3.5 (3Q) Define figurative language (e.g., simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification) and identify its use in literary works. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Importance Figurative language is words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning. It is important to define figurative language because it: 1. helps you understand what you are reading. 2. makes your own writing more interesting. CFU Does anyone else have another reason why it is important to define figurative language? (pair-share) Why is it important to define figurative language? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason means the most to you? Why? My dog yells at me whenever I have been gone too long. My dog barks at me whenever I have been gone too long. 3. is tested on the CST.

4. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4 th Grade Literary Analysis 3.5 (3Q) Define figurative language (e.g., simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification) and identify its use in literary works. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Skill Development/Guided Practice Figurative language is words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning. Define figurative language. Step #1: Read the passage carefully. Step #2: Underline the example(s) of figurative language. Step #3: Write the type of figurative language on the line provided. Step #4: Explain your answer. 1. Type of figurative language used: _____________________ Explanation: __________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Type of figurative language used: _____________________ Explanation: __________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ CFU How did I know what to underline? What helped me define the figurative language? How did you know what to underline? What helped you define the figurative language? hyperbole This passage is using hyperbole because it exaggerates the amount of rice, and people don’t really explode when they eat too much. This passage is using hyperbole because it exaggerates the height of the tree and stretches the truth that the trees are big enough for a giant to live in. Types of Figurative LanguageExamples: Hyperbole – a phrase that exaggerates or stretches the truth about something. Hyperbole – Our cat Spot ruled the entire household. Meaning – The cat did what he wanted. Personification – the act of giving an object, animal, or idea human characteristics. Personification – The tree roots drank up the heavy rain. Meaning – The tree took in water. Sunday Dinner 1. John’s family prepared a big dinner on Sunday night. 2. There was chicken soup and enough rice to fill the entire room. 3. Everyone enjoyed the delicious food. 4. When it was all done, John was so full; he felt he was going to explode! 42 words Redwood Trees 1. Have you ever seen a redwood? 2. A redwood is a tall tree that touches the clouds. 3. They are so tall a giant could live in them! 4. Redwoods grow in cool areas close to the coast 4 and are home to many different animals. 4 land next to the ocean 43 words

5. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4 th Grade Literary Analysis 3.5 (3Q) Define figurative language (e.g., simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification) and identify its use in literary works. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Skill Development/Guided Practice (continued) Define figurative language. Step #1: Read the passage carefully. Step #2: Underline the example(s) of figurative language. Step #3: Write the type of figurative language on the line provided. Step #4: Explain your answer. 1. Type of figurative language used: _____________________ Explanation: __________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Type of figurative language used: _____________________ Explanation: __________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ CFU How did I know what to underline? What helped me define the figurative language? How did you know what to underline? What helped you define the figurative language? personification This passage is using personification because chickens don’t hiss and vegetables are not able to make friends. This passage is using personification because both phrases are human traits. Cooking Dinner 1. Ben decided to cook a chicken dinner. 2. When he put the chicken in the frying pan, it immediately hissed 5 back at him. 3. Ben then added salt and pepper and some vegetables. 4. The vegetables made friends with the chicken and became a delicious dinner for Ben. 5 made a sound like “ssss” 45 words A Garden 1. Josephine decided to plant a garden. 2. She bought tomatoes and peppers at the nursery 6. 3. The plants were happy to be in Josephine’s garden. 4. Josephine watered the plants every day, and they thanked her by growing big beautiful tomatoes and peppers. 5. Josephine loved her garden. 6 place to buy plants 44 words Figurative language is words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning. Types of Figurative LanguageExamples: Hyperbole – a phrase that exaggerates or stretches the truth about something. Hyperbole – Our cat Spot ruled the entire household. Meaning – The cat did what he wanted. Personification – the act of giving an object, animal, or idea human characteristics. Personification – The tree roots drank up the heavy rain. Meaning – The tree took in water.

6. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4 th Grade Literary Analysis 3.5 (3Q) Define figurative language (e.g., simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification) and identify its use in literary works. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Closure 1. In your own words, what is figurative language? 2. In your own words, what is hyperbole? 3. In your own words, what is personification? 4. Define figurative language below. 5. What did you learn today about defining figurative language? Why is that important to you? (pair-share) Step #1: Read the passage carefully. Step #2: Underline the example(s) of figurative language. Step #3: Write the type of figurative language on the line provided. Step #4: Explain your answer. 1. Type of figurative language used: _____________________ Explanation: ________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ hyperbole This passage is using hyperbole because it is an exaggeration of amount of rain and the sound the hail was making. Types of Figurative LanguageExamples: Hyperbole – a phrase that exaggerates or stretches the truth about something. Hyperbole – Our cat Spot ruled the entire household. Meaning – The cat did what he wanted. Personification – the act of giving an object, animal, or idea human characteristics. Personification – The tree roots drank up the heavy rain. Meaning – The tree took in water. A Storm 1. The weather that day had been beautiful, but all of a sudden, the sky was filled with black clouds. 2. It started to rain buckets, and then it started to hail 7. 3. The hail was very big, and it sounded like bowling balls were falling onto the roof. 4. Everyone thought their houses were going to collapse. 7 rain with hard frozen drops 54 words

7. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4 th Grade Literary Analysis 3.5 (3Q) Define figurative language (e.g., simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification) and identify its use in literary works. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Independent Practice Name _____________________ Figurative language is words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning. Define figurative language. Step #1: Read the passage carefully. Step #2: Underline the example(s) of figurative language. Step #3: Write the type of figurative language on the line provided. Step #4: Explain your answer. 1. Type of figurative language used: _____________________ Explanation: __________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Type of figurative language used: _____________________ Explanation: __________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ hyperbole This passage is using hyperbole because it exaggerates how funny the book was and how long he wanted to read it. personification This passage is using personification because fingers don’t dance and pianos don’t talk. A Funny Book 1. Jorge went to the library and picked out a really funny book. 2. It was so funny, he almost fainted 1 from laughing so hard. 3. He was sad when the book was done. 4. He enjoyed it so much that he said he wanted to read it for the rest of his life. 1 became unconscious for a short amount of time 50 words Raul 1. Raul is really good at playing the piano. 2. His fingers dance on the piano as they play the notes. 3. Some people even say the piano asks Raul to play because it loves to be played by such a talented 2 person. 2 able to do something well 40 words Types of Figurative LanguageExamples: Hyperbole – a phrase that exaggerates or stretches the truth about something. Hyperbole – Our cat Spot ruled the entire household. Meaning – The cat did what he wanted. Personification – the act of giving an object, animal, or idea human characteristics. Personification – The tree roots drank up the heavy rain. Meaning – The tree took in water.

8. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4 th Grade Literary Analysis 3.5 (3Q) Define figurative language (e.g., simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification) and identify its use in literary works. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Periodic Review 1 Name _____________________ Figurative language is words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning. Define figurative language. Step #1: Read the passage carefully. Step #2: Underline the example(s) of figurative language. Step #3: Write the type of figurative language on the line provided. Step #4: Explain your answer. 1. Type of figurative language used: _____________________ Explanation: __________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ personification This passage is using personification because the pumpkin was given the human trait of smiling and making friends. Carving a Pumpkin 1. Roberto and Zach decided to carve a pumpkin. 2. They chose a smiley-face pattern 1 and went to work. 3. When they were finished, they were pleased to see the pumpkin smile back at them. 4. Roberto and Zach brought it to class, where the pumpkin became friends with the students. 1 shape or design you copy onto something 51 words Types of Figurative LanguageExamples: Hyperbole – a phrase that exaggerates or stretches the truth about something. Hyperbole – Our cat Spot ruled the entire household. Meaning – The cat did what he wanted. Personification – the act of giving an object, animal, or idea human characteristics. Personification – The tree roots drank up the heavy rain. Meaning – The tree took in water. 2. Type of figurative language used: _____________________ Explanation: __________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ hyperbole This passage is using hyperbole because it won’t take a million years to finish the homework, and it exaggerates how much her little brother is making her crazy. Homework 1. Caitlin had been working on her science homework all night. 2. “At this rate 2, it will take me a million years to finish,” she thought. 3. Just then, her brother walked in and started to tease 3 her. 4. “Stop it!” she cried, “I have to finish my homework, and you are driving me crazy!” 2 speed 3 make fun of 51 words

9. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4 th Grade Literary Analysis 3.5 (3Q) Define figurative language (e.g., simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification) and identify its use in literary works. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Periodic Review 2 Name _____________________ Figurative language is words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning. Define figurative language. Step #1: Read the passage carefully. Step #2: Underline the example(s) of figurative language. Step #3: Write the type of figurative language on the line provided. Step #4: Explain your answer. 1. Type of figurative language used: _____________________ Explanation: __________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ hyperbole This passage is using hyperbole because it is exaggerating the age of the man. The Old Man 1. I went to the mall yesterday with my family, and we saw this man that looked older than dirt. 2. He was gray and wrinkled. 3. He walked bent over and took very small steps. 4. He walked very slowly. 5. He looked as if he was a million years old. 6. I decided to help him with his bags. 55 words Types of Figurative LanguageExamples: Hyperbole – a phrase that exaggerates or stretches the truth about something. Hyperbole – Our cat Spot ruled the entire household. Meaning – The cat did what he wanted. Personification – the act of giving an object, animal, or idea human characteristics. Personification – The tree roots drank up the heavy rain. Meaning – The tree took in water. 2. Type of figurative language used: _____________________ Explanation: __________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ personification This passage is using personification because the soccer ball does not have legs to escape with and cannot outsmart someone. Justine and Soccer 1. Justine went out to play soccer with her friends. 2. She loved kicking the ball past her opponents. 3. One time during the game, the soccer ball tried to escape from Justine, but she managed to kick it into the net. 4. Goal! 5. Try as it might, the soccer ball could not outsmart Justine. 6. She scored two more goals that game. 58 words

10. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 4 th Grade Literary Analysis 3.5 (3Q) Define figurative language (e.g., simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification) and identify its use in literary works. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Periodic Review 3 Name _____________________ Define figurative language. Step #1: Read the passage carefully. Step #2: Underline the example(s) of figurative language. Step #3: Write the type of figurative language on the line provided. Step #4: Explain your answer. 1. Type of figurative language used: _____________________ Explanation: __________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Type of figurative language used: _____________________ Explanation: __________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ hyperbole This passage is using hyperbole because it exaggerates the amount of time each day took and how far away her friends were. personification This passage is using personification because the dishes have the human trait of laughing and growing. Washing the Dishes 1. Jacob’s mom told him to wash the dishes. 2. Reluctantly 1, he agreed. 3. The dirty dishes seemed to laugh at Jacob from the sink, making fun of his chore. 4. He felt like the dishes were growing and multiplying, because it was taking so long to finish! 5. Finally, Jacob cleaned the last dirty dish and was able to go outside and play. 1 not wanting to do something 59 words Summer Vacation 1. Graciela had been excited about summer vacation, but when it started she wished she could go back to school! 2. Each summer day lasted forever. 3. She felt like her friends were a thousand miles away. 4. Even playing outside bored her to tears. 5. Graciela was relieved when she found out there was only one month left until school started. 57 words Types of Figurative LanguageExamples: Hyperbole – a phrase that exaggerates or stretches the truth about something. Hyperbole – Our cat Spot ruled the entire household. Meaning – The cat did what he wanted. Personification – the act of giving an object, animal, or idea human characteristics. Personification – The tree roots drank up the heavy rain. Meaning – The tree took in water. Figurative language is words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning.