Figurative Language By Mike Aceves Common Core State Standards for ELA 6 th grade CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.4- Determine the meaning of words and phrases.

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Figurative LanguageBy Mike AcevesCommon Core State Standards for ELA 6th gradeCCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.4- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.

2Figurative Language Raphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPiVfdwAsUg

Purpose:This song will help you remember different types of figurative language and their meanings. ENJOY!Metaphor VS Similehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoSBVNUO2LU Watch this funny animated video to learn more about the distinction of similes and metaphors.

Definition of Metaphor:A metaphor is A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. (Oxford Dictionary, 2015)Example: I pleaded for her forgiveness, but her heart was cold iron. (Ereadingworksheets.com, n.d)

Definition of Simile:A Simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two things through the explicit use of connecting words (such as like, as, so, than, or various verbs such as resemble). (Wikipedia, 2015)Example: He was as white as a ghost after his sister scared him with a mask.

Different ways to improve your reading comprehension:

Literacy CirclesRead AloudBook ClubsSharing TimeBook TalksExplore a Variety of Genres (American Reading Company, 2015)Different Genres To Try:

Realistic FictionA Variety of Traditional TalesInformational WritingPoetryBiographyHistorical FictionScience FictionFantasy (American Reading Company, 2015)

References:Jackson, B., Omalley, M., Simon, N., Soderquist T. (2010). Figurative Language Rap. Retrieved From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPiVfdwAsUg Oxford Online Dictionary. (2015). Retrieved fromhttp://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/metaphor The American Reading Company. (2015). Retrieved fromhttp://www.americanreading.com/leveling/level-pu/ The Bazillions. (2013). Similes and Metaphors. Retrieved From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoSBVNUO2LU Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia. (2015). Retrieved Fromhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simile

E Reading Worksheets (n.d.) Retrieved Fromhttp://www.ereadingworksheets.com/figurative-language/figurative-language-examples/metaphor-examples/