Ms. Allen’s Reading Corner

MONDAY:

Warm Up: What animal are you most like and why? Note: The question does NOT ask about the animal you like best; it asks about the animal most like you and in what ways. Explain (1/2 p.)
Classwork: Participate in comparison activity. Introduce figurative language. Review similes and metaphors. Complete simile/metaphor handout on notebook paper. Keep until Tuesday.
Homework: Work on Voc. #4 cards: Create 12 cards, one for each vocabulary term, by writing/drawing each word so that it illustrates its meaning. Look at the examples on Ms. Allen’s chalkboard for a reminder of how to create your cards. Due WEDNESDAY

TUESDAY:

Warm Up: Complete simile review on overhead.
Classwork: Review similes and metaphors. Finish working on Monday’s assignment and turn in when completed. Novel Check: Sign up on book report list.
Homework: Work on Voc. #4 cards: Create 12 cards, one for each vocabulary term, by writing/drawing each word so that it illustrates its meaning. Look at the examples on Ms. Allen’s chalkboard for a reminder of how to create your cards. Due WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY:

Warm Up: Complete metaphor exercise on overhead.
Classwork: Review vocabulary terms using cards. Share favorite similes and metaphors.
Homework: None

THURSDAY:

Warm Up:  None
Classwork: Take vocabulary #4 quiz.  Explain directions for the family metaphor poem.  Due next Thursday.  
Homework:  None

FRIDAY:

Veteran’s Day Holiday!!! Enjoy

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