Objective Today we will distinguish between literal and

Objective ○ Today, we will distinguish between literal and nonliteral language in text and determine the meaning. What are we going to learn today? Today, we will ____

Activating Prior Knowledge Students, you already know how to determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text. Teacher Example: George Washington was a notable figure and the first President of the United States. This phrase is telling me ___________. Objective: Today, we will distinguish between literal and non-literal language in text and determine the meaning.

Activating Prior Knowledge Prove it! Now it’s your turn to show me that you can determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text. (Turn and tell your neighbor what this means) Example: Godzilla towered over the skyscraper. This phrase is telling me ___________. Objective: Today, we will distinguish between literal and non-literal language in text and determine the meaning.

Concept Literal: exact meaning Non-literal: does of a word or phrase NOT mean exactly what the word or phrase says, it has a figurative meaning In your own words, what does the word literal mean? ____ means _____ Example: I lost my marbles. In your own words, what does the word non-literal mean? ____ means _____ Example: I lost my marbles. idi Objective: Today, we will distinguish between literal and non-literal language in text and determine the meaning. om

Skill and Guided Practice I Do Steps: 1. Read the text. 2. Distinguish if the text is literal or nonliteral. Explain. 3. Determine the meaning. I have a frog in my throat. How did I distinguish that this was non-literal or literal language? You distinguished that this was ______ language because_____. How did the teacher determine the meaning? The teacher determined the meaning by ____. Objective: Today, we will distinguish between literal and non-literal language in text and determine the meaning.

Skill and Guided Practice We Do #1 Steps: 1. Read the text. 2. Distinguish if the text is literal or nonliteral. Explain. 3. Determine the meaning. I put my foot in my mouth. How did I distinguish that this was non-literal or literal language? You distinguished that this was ______ language because_____. What context clues did we use that helped us determine the meaning? The clues that we used were __________. Objective: Today, we will distinguish between literal and non-literal language in text and determine the meaning.

Skill and Guided Practice We Do #2 Steps: 1. Read the text. 2. Distinguish if the text is literal or nonliteral. Explain. 3. Determine the meaning. I want all eyes on me! How did I distinguish that this was non-literal or literal language? You distinguished that this was ______ language because_____. What context clues did we use that helped us determine the meaning? The clues that we used were __________. Objective: Today, we will distinguish between literal and non-literal language in text and determine the meaning.

We Do #3 Steps: 1. Read the text. 2. Distinguish if the text is literal or non-literal. Explain. 3. Determine the meaning. It cost an arm and a leg. How did I distinguish that this was non-literal or literal language? You distinguished that this was ______ language because____. What context clues did we use that helped us determine the meaning? The clues that we used were __________. Objective: Today, we will distinguish between literal and non-literal language in text and determine the meaning.

Relevance So why is it important to distinguish the difference between literal and non literal phrases? 1. You can enjoy the humor that the author/speaker intends. 2. You need to know the meaning behind the words to understand the text or conversation. 3. Student Choice / Another Idea? ○ Which reason is most relevant/important to you, and why? Sentence Frame: Reason ____ is most relevant to me because______. Objective: Today, we will distinguish between literal and non-literal language in text and determine the meaning.

Closure ○ Summary Closure 1. What did you learn today about how words and phrases have different meanings? Explain. 2. What did you learn about literal and non-literal language in text? Today I learned ___________. Objective: Today, we will distinguish between literal and non-literal language in text and determine the meaning.

Independent Practice Directions: Select an idiom and distinguish if it is literal or non-literal and determine its meaning. Steps: 1. Read the text and select your idiom. 2. Distinguish if the text is literal or non-literal. 3. Determine the meaning. Explain 4. Illustrate your idiom. 1. I have ants in my pants. 2. You better hold your tongue and button your lip. 3. Our teacher was laughing her head off. Literal or Non-Literal Explain what it means. ____________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Illustrate your Idiom