Friday-Monday,+December+3-6

Bell Ringer
With a partner, look online at a site such as A-Z Lyrics Universe for a song that contains a simile, metaphor, or personification. My example- check out the personification (all seem to say, with joyful ring, telling their tale)

Mini-Lesson
Figurative Language- Learn the following terms: simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, idiom media type="custom" key="7726291"

Practice
As a group, design an advertisement for any product you wish using the assigned type of figurative language.

Quick Assessment
Pop Quiz

Journaling Check-Up
I need to see a good LOT 3 journal entry from everyone today. Email me a LOT 3 journal entry at cafeharmon@gmail.com. Consider addressing something that we have discussed in class recently, such as a part of figurative language, plot, irony, or point of view. Include title, date, LOT #, TEXT DETAIL, and COMMENTARY.

Reading/Writing Time
As you read in your novels, look for examples of figurative language. Write your examples down on a post-it and put it on the chart on the homework board. You may also need to work on your thINK essay or updating your reviews on Goodreads.

Homework
thINKs are due on Wednesday, December 8! Also, we will have an in-class check for journals on Tuesday! Make sure to have your journal with you!