Roleplay:
She was a seed, waiting to be planted, but the soil was never there.
What type of figurative language is that?
Ie. Soldiers tried to push back the crowd from around the foot of the staircase.
Lesson Activities:
Students will complete Part 5 - Prepare for a Test STARS wkbk. pgs. 124-125
Read Ch. 5 & 6 Chasing Lincoln’s Killer
Closing:
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Identify the type of Figurative Language being used in one of the examples below. In your own opinion, how does the figurative language affect the mood [feeling] and tone [attitude of the author] within the story.
Ie. Mary Todd Lincoln burst into the room, and the bright gaslight confirmed to her that this was not a nightmare as she hoped it was – it was real.
Ie. The eyelids were so filled with blood that they looked bruised, like someone had punched the president in the face.
Ie. Soldiers tried to push back the crowd from around the foot of the staircase.
Homework: None