(33L) More Metaphors and Similes

1. (33L) More Metaphors and Similes Do Now: Label these as Metaphors (M) or Similes (S), then answer the questions: 1. What two things are compared? 2. What is the quality these two things share? Francisco is as unique as a unicorn. The fog is like thick smoke. My dog is a prince. Books are gems.

2. Objective • We will use our say/mean/matter graphic organizer to explains what metaphors and similes mean in the short story “Eleven.” • We will learn how to tell difference and correctly use “it’s/its” and “who’s/whose.”

3. Independent Reading • When you read your book, look for similes and metaphors. • Write these down on your post it. • Be prepared to share about what you read!

4. Say/Mean/Matter Review • Say: authors words. • Mean: what the author means when he/she uses the simile or metaphor. • Matter: why does the author use this simile or metaphor in their story?

5. Eleven • What is this story about? • What does the character want? • What is the problem in the story? • What is the setting.

6. Say/Mean/Matter Chart • You will find examples of similes or metaphors in the story, Eleven, and complete the say/mean/matter chart on the left side of your notebook. • Let’s try and complete the say/mean/matter chart for at least three similes and metaphors. We have 10 minutes!

7. Matter! • You are going to pick one of the smiles or metaphors that you wrote about and answer the following questions. • Why does the author use this metaphor or simile in the story (matter). Write a full paragraph explaining your answer.

8. It's/Its • Another pair of words that we often confuse or misspell are “Its” and It’s” • Let’s learn how what each one means first.

9. Its • Possessive. • Something belongs to someone. • Ex. Its color is blue. • Ex. Its favorite type of food is vegetables. We usually use “its” when we talk about things or animal, not people.

10. It's • Means: “It is” or “it has” • Ex: It’s 3 pm. • It is 3 pm • Ex. It’s been cold all week. • It has been cold all week • Ex: It’s been a long day.

11. Teacher Tip! • When you are not sure which “it’s/its” to use try “it is” first or “it has” • If “it is” of “it has” work in the sentence, then you choose the “it’s” with the apostrophe (it’s). • If “it is” of “it has” does not work, then you use “its” without the apostrophe.

12. Which Its/It's should you use? 1 ._________ going to be a long day. 2.The car was missing ______ headlights. 3. The dog wagged _____ tail. 4. _______ raining this morning.

13. Whose • Possessive. • Something belongs to someone (but in this case, we don’t know who). • Ex. Whose turn is it? • Ex. Whose backpack is on the floor?

14. Who's • Means “who is” or “”who has.” • Ex. Who’s going to the movies with me? • Who is going to the movies with me? • Ex. Who’s brought the ice cream? • Who has brought the ice cream? • Ex. Who’s been calling me all day?

15. Make a guess • You give me a tip. What test can I use to know which whose/who’s to check? • Turn and talk to your partner. • You have 30 seconds.

16. Tip • If you are unsure about which whose/who’s to use, start with inserting “who is” of “who has” in the sentence. • If “who is” or “who has” makes sense, then you chose “who’s” with an apostrophe. • If “who is” of “who has” does not make sense, chose the possessive whose. • Ex. “Who is backpack is on the floor?” • Doesn’t work! So it must be “whose.”

17. Try these 1. _______________ backpack is this 2. Sara, ___________ seen the show three times, did not like the new episode. 3. ___________ studied for their test? 4. ____________essay did you read?

18. Practice • Try the first five examples with your partner. • When you are done, independently work on the rest of the worksheet.

19. What have we learned so far? • Summarize what we have learned for the whole class to hear.