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Interpreting Figurative Language and Answering Selected Response Questions (Chapter 4) Lesson PlanInterpreting Figurative Language and Answering Selected Response Questions (Chapter 4) Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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6th
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2014
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Interpreting Figurative Language and Answering Selected Response Questions (Chapter 4)

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To prepare for an assessment of how well individuals are progressing with their ability to identify and analyze figurative language and its effect on tone and meaning, pairs work through Chapter Four of Christopher Paul Curtis' depression-era novel, Bud, Not Buddy, and practice the strategies outlined and modeled in the lesson.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

figurative language, christopher paul curtis, literature, studying literature, responding to literature, responding to reading

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • After pairs share their responses, conduct a full-class discussion of the strategies individuals used to respond to the questions

Classroom Considerations

  • The fourth in a 12-session unit
  • The lessons are progressive and designed to be used in order

Pros

  • The detailed plan includes strategies readers can use to respond to questions

Cons

  • The answer key for the assessment is incomplete

Common Core

RL.6.4 L.6.5.a

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