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Interpreting Metaphors with 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary

In this lesson, students will learn about metaphors and how to interpret them. They will identify the qualities shared by different objects and interpret the meaning of metaphors. This lesson is suitable for 6th grade students studying figurative language.

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Interpreting Metaphors with 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary

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  1. Learning Objective Name _____________________ • Today, we will interpret1 metaphors. • 1 figure out the meaning of • CFU • What are we going to do today? • What does interpret mean? Interpret means _________________. • Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge • A simile is a form of figurative language that compares two things using the words “like” or “as”. • Which sentence is more descriptive? • The bird’s feathers are pink. • The bird’s feathers are as pink as bubblegum. • My dog can jump very high. • My dog can jump very high like a kangaroo. • CFU • Students, we already know that similes compare two things using the words “like” or “as”. In figurative language, sometimes the words don’t always mean exactly what they say. Metaphors are another form of figurative language we can use to compare two things. Today, we will interpret metaphors. 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2 (5Q) Identify and interpret figurative language and words with multiple meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

  2. Concept Development • Figurative language is the use of words that go beyond their literal2 meaning. • Some examples of figurative language are similes, metaphors, hyperbole, and personification. • 2 basic meaning. • A metaphor describes an unfamiliar object by using the qualities3 of another object. • Metaphors are also used by authors to paint a more vivid4 picture of people, places, and things. • Metaphors are used by authors to convey5emotions. • Examples: The visiting team’s goalkeeper was a cheetah. • Robert never changes his mind. He is such a mule. • Not examples of metaphor: • The goalkeeper was fast and didn’t let any balls get past him. • Robert is stubborn and never changes his mind. 3 characteristics (synonym) 4 clear 5 express (synonym) CFU Which one of these sentences contains a metaphor? How do you know? A. The boy was a giraffe; he never stopped growing. B. The boy was very tall and skinny. In your own words, what is figurative language? Figurative language is ___________________________________. In your own words, what is a metaphor? A metaphor is__________________________________. 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2 (5Q) Identify and interpret figurative language and words with multiple meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

  3. Skill Development / Guided Practice • A metaphor describes an unfamiliar object by using the qualities of another object. • Metaphors are also used by authors to paint a more vivid picture of people, places, and things. • Metaphors are used by authors toconveyemotions. • Interpret metaphors. 1. The girl’s eyes are jewels sparkling in the sunlight. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:___________________________________________________ 2. Matt is a calculator who always knows the answers. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:___________________________________________________ 3. The actress’ life is a dream. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:___________________________________________________ 4. The bag of candy was a rainbow . What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:___________________________________________________ They both sparkle in the sunlight. The girl’s eyes are very shiny and beautiful. They both quickly have the answers. Matt is very good, and quick at math. They both can be unbelievable. The actress’ life is so great, it’s amazing. They both have many colors. The bag of candy was colorful. CFU (#1a) How did I/you identify the metaphor? (#2) How did I/you determine what qualities the two objects have in common? (#3) How did I/you interpret the meaning of the metaphor? 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2 (5Q) Identify and interpret figurative language and words with multiple meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

  4. Skill Development/Guided Practice (continued) • A metaphor describes an unfamiliar object by using the qualities of another object. • Metaphors are also used by authors to paint a more vivid picture of people, places, and things. • Metaphors are used by authors to conveyemotions. • Interpret metaphors. 5. Mike is such a hog. He ate all the pizza. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:___________________________________________________ 6. She was a light bulb, always full of bright ideas. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:___________________________________________________ 7. My little cousin Mary is a peach. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:___________________________________________________ 8. Her personality was a warm fire on a cold day. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:___________________________________________________ They both eat a lot. Mike eats too much. They are both bright. She always comes up with good ideas. They are both pretty and sweet. Mary is pretty and sweet. They are both warm and comforting. Her personality makes you feel good. CFU (#1a) How did I/you identify the metaphor? (#2) How did I/you determine what qualities the two objects have in common? (#3) How did I/you interpret the meaning of the metaphor? 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2 (5Q) Identify and interpret figurative language and words with multiple meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

  5. Relevance • A metaphor describes an unfamiliar object by using the qualities of another object. • Metaphors are also used by authors to paint a more vivid picture of people, places, and things. • Metaphors are used by authors to conveyemotions. • 1. Interpreting metaphors helps bring images7 and emotions in the text to life. Wesley’s pillow was a fluffy cloud. He could sleep for hours. 2. Interpreting metaphors helps us incorporate8 metaphors into our own writing to make it more interesting. The new puppy is always hungry; he is a little pig. Sample Test Question In sentence #17, what does the author mean when he says: Jacob is a cheetah out on the soccer field? A Jacob is mean B Jacob is slow C Jacob is nice D Jacob is fast 3. Interpreting metaphors will help you do well on tests. 7 pictures in your mind 8 include into something already formed CFU Does anyone else have another reason why it is relevant to interpret metaphors? (pair-share) Why is it relevant to interpret metaphors? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is the most relevant to you? Why? 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2 (5Q) Identify and interpret figurative language and words with multiple meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

  6. A metaphor describes an unfamiliar object by using the qualities of another object. • Metaphors are also used by authors to paint a more vivid picture of people, places, and things. • Metaphors are used by authors to conveyemotions. • Skill Closure • Interpret metaphors. 1. Dennis was a wall, bouncing every tennis ball back over the net. What quality do these two objects have in common?________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:__________________________________________________ 2. The fog is a sneaky cat. What quality do these two objects have in common?________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:__________________________________________________ They both won’t let a ball past them. Dennis was a tough tennis competitor. They both can quietly sneak in. The fog comes in without anyone noticing. Concept Closure Sophia thinks that the metaphor “The girl was frozen with fear” means that the girl could not move because she was so scared. Is Sophia correct? Explain your answer. ___________________________________________. Summary Closure What did you learn today about interpreting metaphors? Day 1___________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Day 2___________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2 (5Q) Identify and interpret figurative language and words with multiple meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

  7. Independent Practice Name _______________________ • A metaphor describes an unfamiliar object by using the qualities of another object. • Metaphors are also used by authors to paint a more vivid picture of people, places, and things. • Metaphors are used by authors to conveyemotions. • Interpret metaphors. 1. After a hard football practice, Bobby is a limp noodle on the couch. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:___________________________________________________ 2. Accepting the new rule was a bitter pill to swallow. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:___________________________________________________ 3. Eric was a glowing star. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:___________________________________________________ 4. The car is a refrigerator inside. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:___________________________________________________ They both are limp. Bobby is weak and exhausted after football practice. They both can be unpleasant and hard to do. Accepting the new rule was hard to do. They both stand out. Eric stands out from others. They both can be cold inside. It is very cold inside the car. 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2 (5Q) Identify and interpret figurative language and words with multiple meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

  8. Independent Practice (continued) • A metaphor describes an unfamiliar object by using the qualities of another object. • Metaphors are also used by authors to paint a more vivid picture of people, places, and things. • Metaphors are used by authors to conveyemotions. • Interpret metaphors. 5. After visiting the dentist, Paul’s teeth are white pearls. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:___________________________________________________ 6. When Janie dances, she is a cloud gliding across the floor. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:___________________________________________________ 7. Melissa’s hair is sparkling silk, soft and lovely. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:___________________________________________________ 8. Liz is a mermaid in the pool, effortlessly swimming back and forth. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:___________________________________________________ They both are pretty and white. Paul’s teeth are very clean. They both glide smoothly. Janie is a great dancer. They are both soft and smooth. Melissa has very nice hair. They both can swim very well. Liz is very good at swimming. 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2 (5Q) Identify and interpret figurative language and words with multiple meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

  9. Periodic Review 1Name _______________________ • A metaphor describes an unfamiliar object by using the qualities of another object. • Metaphors are also used by authors to paint a more vivid picture of people, places, and things. • Metaphors are used by authors to conveyemotions. • Interpret metaphors. 1. The team’s captain was a rock. She didn’t let anything bother her. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:_____________________________________________________________________ 2. The crowd was a volcano, erupting with excitement. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:_____________________________________________________________________ 3. She is a pretty picture. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:_____________________________________________________________________ 4. His face was a blank landscape of sadness. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:_____________________________________________________________________ 5. My memory of childhood is a fog. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:_____________________________________________________________________ They both are strong and durable. The team captain was very tough. They both are ready to erupt. The crowd was very excited. They are both pretty. The girl is very pretty. They both are blank. He looked empty and terribly sad. They are both hazy. He couldn’t remember his childhood very well. 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2 (5Q) Identify and interpret figurative language and words with multiple meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

  10. Periodic Review 2 Name _______________________ • A metaphor describes an unfamiliar object by using the qualities of another object. • Metaphors are also used by authors to paint a more vivid picture of people, places, and things. • Metaphors are used by authors to conveyemotions. • Interpret metaphors. 1. She was so heartbroken, her eyes were a waterfall of tears. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:_____________________________________________________________________ 2. The child was a tornado as she ran from the swings to the bench. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:_____________________________________________________________________ 3. My grandfather’s hair was a field of white snowflakes. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:_____________________________________________________________________ 4. My old uncle says I am a young pup and will learn more as I grow. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:_____________________________________________________________________ 5. My husband is the sunshine of my life. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:_____________________________________________________________________ They both are full of water. She cried a lot because she was heartbroken. They are both wild. The child was running around wildly. They are both white. The grandfather’s hair was very white. They are both young and have a lot to learn. My uncle thinks I am young and will learn as I get older. They both brighten her day. Her husband makes her very happy. 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2 (5Q) Identify and interpret figurative language and words with multiple meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

  11. Periodic Review 3 Name _______________________ • A metaphor describes an unfamiliar object by using the qualities of another object. • Metaphors are also used by authors to paint a more vivid picture of people, places, and things. • Metaphors are used by authors to conveyemotions. • Interpret metaphors. 1. Casee’s face was a tomato, red with embarrassment. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:_____________________________________________________________________ 2. The scene of the accident was a blizzard of activity. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:_____________________________________________________________________ 3. Vicki was top dog in her class. She got the highest grade on the math test. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:_____________________________________________________________________ 4. I ate so much my stomach was a balloon ready to pop. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:_____________________________________________________________________ 5. My pillow is a fluffy cloud. What quality do these two objects have in common?_________________________________________ Interpret the metaphor:_____________________________________________________________________ They are both red. Casee turned very red because she was embarrassed. They both have lots of movement. The scene of the accident was extremely busy. They both score highly compared to others. Vicki was the best in her class. They both are full and ready to burst. He ate too much and his stomach feels like it is ready to burst. They are both soft and fluffy. The pillow is soft and fluffy. 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2 (5Q) Identify and interpret figurative language and words with multiple meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

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