Objective: SWBAT list at least three examples of figurative language from the first chapter of “Their Eyes Were Watching God” that are being used to set the tone of the novel and explain how these lines create tone/mood.
Do-Now: Read the first two, small paragraphs on pg. 1 at the beginning of Chapter#1. What do you believe the author is saying about the dreams on men and women? Explain.
Today: 1) Figurative Language:
simile: comparing two different things using "like" or "as"
metaphor: comparing two different things without using "like" or "as"
personification: giving an animal, object, or idea human qualities
2) Class will begin reading Chapter #1, finding examples of figurative language.
3) Finish reading Chapter #1, looking for instances of figurative language that are used to create mood/tone.
Exit Slip: Describe Janie using only the opinions of others from the novel.
Homework: Complete discussion questions for Chapter #1.
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