1. DO NOW – 11/5/15 Write a 2-3 sentence response to the questions below: 1)What does I.D.E.A stand for? 2)How would you use IDEA to “unpack” the following metaphor: 3)"Death, that hath suck'd the honey of thy breath / Hath had no power yet upon thy beauty” Romeo and Juliet, Act 5. 1)What does I.D.E.A stand for? 2)How would you use IDEA to “unpack” the following metaphor: 3)"Death, that hath suck'd the honey of thy breath / Hath had no power yet upon thy beauty” Romeo and Juliet, Act 5.

2. Topic / Objective & Essential Question Topic / Objective: 1) To identify figurative language in Atwood’s story, “My Life as a Bat.” Essential Question: 1) Why do writers communicate using figurative language like metaphor and simile? Topic / Objective: 1) To identify figurative language in Atwood’s story, “My Life as a Bat.” Essential Question: 1) Why do writers communicate using figurative language like metaphor and simile?

3. Figurative Language * Phrases of words that contain meaning, often complex, above and beyond the literal (dictionary) definition of the words * Examples include metaphor, simile, and hyperbole. * Phrases of words that contain meaning, often complex, above and beyond the literal (dictionary) definition of the words * Examples include metaphor, simile, and hyperbole.

4. Figurative Language - Types Metaphor – a direct comparison of two things in order to communicate a complex message or meaning. Example: “You are a rose.”=

5. Figurative Language - Types Simile – a comparison involving the use of the words “like” or “as.” Example – “You are as lovely as a rose.” Simile – a comparison involving the use of the words “like” or “as.” Example – “You are as lovely as a rose.” like a like a

6. “Unpacking” Metaphors and Similes – I.D.E.A. 1) Identify the things being compared (people and objects for example). 1) Identify the things being compared (people and objects for example). 2) Document the similarities or differences of the things being compared (for example, physical appearance). 2) Document the similarities or differences of the things being compared (for example, physical appearance). 3) Explain why the writer has chosen to make the comparison. 3) Explain why the writer has chosen to make the comparison. 4) Analyze the significance of the metaphor/simile. 4) Analyze the significance of the metaphor/simile. 1) Identify the things being compared (people and objects for example). 1) Identify the things being compared (people and objects for example). 2) Document the similarities or differences of the things being compared (for example, physical appearance). 2) Document the similarities or differences of the things being compared (for example, physical appearance). 3) Explain why the writer has chosen to make the comparison. 3) Explain why the writer has chosen to make the comparison. 4) Analyze the significance of the metaphor/simile. 4) Analyze the significance of the metaphor/simile.

7. “Harlem” by Langston Hughes (1951) What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up Like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore – And then run?5 Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over— like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags Like a heavy load.10 Or does it explode?

8. Pick an example; apply IDEA – 5 minutes Does it dry up Like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore – And then run?5 Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over— like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags Like a heavy load.10 Or does it explode?

9. (I) A dream is like a raisin (D) Both a dream and a raisin can be sweet. However, unlike a raisin, a dream is something not physical. It’s more abstract, like a goal. (E) Hughes is making a comparison because he wants to explore different conceptions of a dream. (A) By the end of the poem, Hughes wants to show a darker side to dreams that are not achieved. (D) Both a dream and a raisin can be sweet. However, unlike a raisin, a dream is something not physical. It’s more abstract, like a goal. (E) Hughes is making a comparison because he wants to explore different conceptions of a dream. (A) By the end of the poem, Hughes wants to show a darker side to dreams that are not achieved.

10. Turn to the text (page 71) Read Atwood’s biography. Read Atwood’s biography. Q: As you read, be on the look out for examples of figurative language. How can we apply IDEA to unpack them? Q: As you read, be on the look out for examples of figurative language. How can we apply IDEA to unpack them?

11. USE IDEA to unpack the metaphor Work in pairs or in partners: Work in pairs or in partners: How would you apply IDEA to the figurative language in the text? How would you apply IDEA to the figurative language in the text?