1. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 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 identify 1 figurative language – similes and metaphors. CFU Students, 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 CFU What are we going to do today? What does identify mean? Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge It’s raining cats and dogs. Can it really rain cats and dogs? What do you think the sentence means?

2. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 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. A His backpack was heavy. B His backpack was as heavy as a load of bricks! Concept Development Examples: 2 exact Figurative language refers to words or phrases that go beyond their literal 2 meaning. Types of Figurative LanguageExamples: Simile – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common using “as” or “like.” Mark was as quiet as a mouse. Meaning – Mark was very quiet. Metaphor – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common without using “as” or “like.” Tanya is a messy pig. Meaning – Tanya was very messy. My Dog Lola 1. My dog, Lola, is a lot of fun to play with. 2. Loa jumps as high as a kangaroo. 3. She even flips like a circus animal! 4. I have the best time playing with Lola. 33 words The figurative language used in this passage is “as high as a kangaroo” and “like a circus animal.” These are similes because the phrases use “as” and “like.” Examples: Metaphors Similes A New Baby Brother 1. Ashton has a new baby brother, Sam. 2. Ashton loves to watch Sam’s angel face when he is sleeping. 3. He thinks Sam’s mirror eyes and button nose are cute. 4. Ashton is so happy to have a new brother. 37 words The figurative language used in this passage is “Sam’s angel face” and “Sam’s mirror eyes and button nose.” These are metaphors because in the second sentence Sam’s face is being compared to an angel, and in the third sentence his eyes are being compared to a mirror and his nose to a button.  Figurative language is used by a writer to create visual images in your mind.  Some examples of figurative language are similes and metaphors. CFU Why is figurative language used? Which sentence is an example of a simile? How do you know? In your own words, what is a simile? A simile is ___________________________________________. Which sentence is an example of a metaphor? How do you know? A Her hair was very white. B Her hair was bone white. In your own words, what is a metaphor? A metaphor is ____________________________________. What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor? In your own words, what is figurative language? Figurative language is __________________________. Go to Skill Dev. #1Skill Dev Go to Skill Dev. #2Skill Dev

3. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 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. 2. Type of figurative language used: _____________________ This is ________________because it compares_________________________________________________________________ Skill Development/Guided Practice (#1) Figurative language refers to words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning. Types of Figurative LanguageExamples: Simile – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common using “as” or “like”. Mark was as quiet as a mouse. Meaning – Mark was very quiet. Metaphor – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common without using “as” or “like”. Tanya is a messy pig. Meaning – Tanya was very messy. Identify figurative language. Step #1: Read the passage carefully. Step #2: Identify the example(s) of figurative language. (underline) Step #3: Identify the type of figurative language. (write) Step #4: Explain your answer. (complete the sentence) Yvette is Good at Math 1. Yvette is really good at math. 2. She knows all her multiplication facts by memory. 3. She can divide big numbers like a real mathematician 3. 4. Yvette thinks math is as fun as recess. 3 someone who studies math 31 words 1. Type of figurative language used: _____________________ This is ________________because it compares_________________________________________________________________ Swimming 1. Jessica and Maria decided to go swimming. 2. The day was as hot as an oven! 3. They took turns diving into the clear, blue water. 4. Jessica showed Maria that she could flip underwater, just like a dolphin. 5. The two girls had a great day swimming. 44 words (#2)How did I/you identify the example(s) of figurative language? (#3) How did I/you identify the type of figurative language? (#4) How did I/you explain your answer? simile using similes the day to an oven and Jessica to a dolphin. Yvette with a mathematician and math with recess. using similes Back to Concept Development

4. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 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. 2. Type of figurative language used: _____________________ This is ___________________because it compares______________________________________________________________ 1. Type of figurative language used: _____________________ This is ____________________because it compares_____________________________________________________________ Skill Development/Guided Practice (#2) Justin Likes Spiders 1. Justin really likes spiders, even the deadly ones. 2. He thinks their legs are thin threads flowing as they walk. 3. He is amazed at the dream catcher 4 webs they weave so fast. 4. Justin might study spiders when he grows up. 4 (dream catcher) hoop shaped ornament with beads and feathers made by Native Americans 39 words Summer camp 1. Jackson can not wait for summer camp. 2. Jackson appreciates all of nature. 3. He thinks the lake is a mirror that reflects the sun and loves to swim all day long. 4. He is eager to see the forest filled with skyscraper 5 trees. 5 very tall city building 41 words metaphor using metaphors Figurative language refers to words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning. Types of Figurative LanguageExamples: Simile – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common using “as” or “like”. Mark was as quiet as a mouse. Meaning – Mark was very quiet. Metaphor – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common without using “as” or “like”. Tanya is a messy pig. Meaning – Tanya was very messy. Identify figurative language. the spiders legs to threads and spider webs to dreamcatchers. trees to skyscrapers and water to ribbons. Step #1: Read the passage carefully. Step #2: Identify the example(s) of figurative language. (underline) Step #3: Identify the type of figurative language. (write) Step #4: Explain your answer. (complete the sentence) (#2)How did I/you identify the example(s) of figurative language? (#3) How did I/you identify the type of figurative language? (#4) How did I/you explain your answer?

5. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 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. 1. Defining figurative language will help you understand what you are reading. 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 is more important to you? Why? The cat was as fast as a flash of light. This means the cat is very fast. 3. Defining figurative language will help you do well on tests. Importance Figurative language refers to words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning.

6. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 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. 1. Type of figurative language used: _____________________ This is ___________________because it compares_______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Concept Closure Which sentence uses figurative language? A Kelsi was as busy as a bee. B Kayla was very busy at school. The Zoo 1. Matt went to the zoo with his family. 2. He saw so many interesting animals there. 3. There was a snake that looked exactly like a garden hose. 4. There was a flamingo as pink as bubblegum. 5. There was even a mean-looking lion! 6. Matt had so much fun at the zoo. 49 words simile using similes Summary Closure Figurative language refers to words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning. What did you learn today about identifying figurative language? Skill Closure Identify figurative language. Day 1 __________________________________________________________________________________ Day 2 __________________________________________________________________________________ Types of Figurative LanguageExamples: Simile – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common using “as” or “like”. Mark was as quiet as a mouse. Meaning – Mark was very quiet. Metaphor – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common without using “as” or “like”. Tanya is a messy pig. Meaning – Tanya was very messy. the snake to a garden hose and the flamingo to bubblegum. Step #1: Read the passage carefully. Step #2: Identify the example(s) of figurative language. (underline) Step #3: Identify the type of figurative language. (write) Step #4: Explain your answer. (complete the sentence)

7. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 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. 1. Type of figurative language used: _____________________ This is ___________________because it compares______________________________________________________________ 2. Type of figurative language used: _____________________ This is ___________________because it compares______________________________________________________________ Independent Practice Name _____________________ The Bake Sale 1. Juan and Josephina decided to make chocolate cookies for their school’s bake sale. 2. They mixed the ingredients and started to make the dough circles. 3. The dough was sticky like glue. 4. Josephina made her cookies so large that they were as big as soccer balls! 5. Juan and Josephina knew that everyone would want to buy their delicious, big cookies. 58 words simile using similes Figurative language refers to words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning. Types of Figurative LanguageExamples: Simile – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common using “as” or “like”. Mark was as quiet as a mouse. Meaning – Mark was very quiet. Metaphor – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common without using “as” or “like”. Tanya is a messy pig. Meaning – Tanya was very messy. Identify figurative language. dough to sticky glue and cookies to soccer balls. The Tree House 1. Mary and Rosie built a tree house. 2. It has a door, three windows, and is painted red. 3. The tree house is a secret world that only Mary and Rosie know about. 4. They do not allow anyone else to come inside, especially their little brothers, who are bulldozers 1 and would break the tree house into pieces. 1 powerful trucks that move dirt and rocks 55 words metaphor using metaphors the tree house to a secret world and brothers to bulldozers. Step #1: Read the passage carefully. Step #2: Identify the example(s) of figurative language. (underline) Step #3: Identify the type of figurative language. (write) Step #4: Explain your answer. (complete the sentence)

8. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 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. 2. Type of figurative language used: _____________________ This is ________________because it compares_________________________________________________________________ 1. Type of figurative language used: _____________________ This is ___________________because it compares______________________________________________________________ Periodic Review 1 Name _____________________ The Fair 1. Hector went to the fair. 2. He rode all of the rides twice and ate a giant pretzel and a hot dog. 3. The soft, hot dough of the pretzel was an absolute dream, and the hot dog was dynamite with an explosion of flavor in his mouth! 4. Before he left, Hector had already asked his dad if they could come back the next night. 63 words The Baseball Game 1. Joe was excited to play in his first baseball game. 2. However, when he saw the other team he began to worry. 3. They were as big as giants! 4. Joe was first up to bat. 5. He could see the mean look on the pitcher ’ s face, and his knees began to shake like rattlesnakes. 6. Joe took a huge swing and hit a home run. 7. Joe was very happy! 65 words simile using similes metaphor using metaphors Types of Figurative LanguageExamples: Simile – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common using “as” or “like”. Mark was as quiet as a mouse. Meaning – Mark was very quiet. Metaphor – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common without using “as” or “like”. Tanya is a messy pig. Meaning – Tanya was very messy. Identify figurative language. Figurative language refers to words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning. the dough to a dream and the hot dog to dynamite. the other team to giants and his shaking knees to a rattlesnake. Step #1: Read the passage carefully. Step #2: Identify the example(s) of figurative language. (underline) Step #3: Identify the type of figurative language. (write) Step #4: Explain your answer. (complete the sentence)

9. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 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. 1. Type of figurative language used: _____________________ This is _______________because it compares__________________________________________________________________ Periodic Review 2 Name _____________________ Recess 1. Rebecca and Alicia can’t wait for recess! 2. They have so many exciting games to play. 3. Rebecca’s favorite game is tag because she is as fast as the wind. 4. Nobody can ever catch her! 5. Alicia is good at jump rope because her feet are like lightning bolts. 6. The two girls are counting the minutes until the bell rings. 58 words simile using similes Types of Figurative LanguageExamples: Simile – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common using “as” or “like”. Mark was as quiet as a mouse. Meaning – Mark was very quiet. Metaphor – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common without using “as” or “like”. Tanya is a messy pig. Meaning – Tanya was very messy. Identify figurative language. Figurative language refers to words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning. Rebecca to the wind and her feet to lightning bolts. 2. Type of figurative language used: _____________________ This is ___________________because it compares______________________________________________________________ Julia’s Room 1. Julia was playing in her room, when her mom came in to talk to her. 2. She told Julia that her room was a pig pen 1 and that it had to be cleaned immediately. 3. Julia agreed with her mom and quickly started to clean. 4. When Julia was done, her mom said Julia was a doll for cleaning her room and took her out for ice cream. 1 (pig pen) place where pigs live 65 words metaphor using metaphors Julia’s room to a pig pen and Julia to a doll. Step #1: Read the passage carefully. Step #2: Identify the example(s) of figurative language. (underline) Step #3: Identify the type of figurative language. (write) Step #4: Explain your answer. (complete the sentence)

10. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2012 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 _____________________ The Lake 1. Keisha’s family went to the lake this summer. 2. The fish seemed to be swimming in the air because the water was so clear. 3. She loved finding baby frogs by the bank 1. 4. But most of all, Keisha loved the reflection of the stars in the lake at night. 5. Her mother said the stars were the diamonds of the night sky. 1 land next to a river or lake 59 words metaphor using metaphors 2. Type of figurative language used: _____________________ This is ___________________because it compares______________________________________________________________ the clear water to air and stars to diamonds. Types of Figurative LanguageExamples: Simile – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common using “as” or “like”. Mark was as quiet as a mouse. Meaning – Mark was very quiet. Metaphor – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common without using “as” or “like”. Tanya is a messy pig. Meaning – Tanya was very messy. Identify figurative language. Figurative language refers to words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning. 2. Type of figurative language used: _____________________ This is _______________because it compares__________________________________________________________________ The Best Cake Ever 1. My mother makes the best cake in the world. 2. When you bite into cake, it’s like biting into a fluffy cloud filled with sweetness. 3. She always puts sprinkles on top and pudding in the middle. 4. Her chocolate cake is like eating a big creamy chocolate bar. 5. She even puts big pieces of chocolate inside the cake, too. 6. She makes the best cake, ever. 65 words simile using similes cake to a fluffy cloud and chocolate cake to a creamy chocolate bar. Step #1: Read the passage carefully. Step #2: Identify the example(s) of figurative language. (underline) Step #3: Identify the type of figurative language. (write) Step #4: Explain your answer. (complete the sentence)