It is just a figure of speech. Readers look for figurative language as they read Taggot, the Blacksmith’s Daughter. They complete a Figurative Language graphic organizer by recording and identifying the types of figurative language found in the text. They finish by answering text-dependent questions. 

Concepts

figurative language, word choice, monologues

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Use a different color highlighter to mark each type of figurative language (example: orange=personification)

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson 5 of 16 in Grade 6 ELA Module 2B Unit 2
• Requires that students complete lessons in order

Pros

• Includes a close reading guide of the text for teacher reference
• Contains ideas for meeting the needs of all learning levels

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.6.4 RL.6.5 L.6.5.a L.6.5.b L.6.5.c