No more dead dogs

1. No more dead dogs Cycle 2, Day 5

2. Agenda • Reading Goal • As we read, we will identify figurative language and evaluate its effectiveness. • Today’s Big Question • When something is bothering you, is it sometimes easier to tell a stranger about it instead of a friend? Why? • Team Cooperation Goal: 100% participation

3. Vocabulary

4. Silently read: pgs 118-122 • What is a cliché? Give an example of a cliché from the book. • Describe how Wallace’s attitude about the play has changed since his first detention and what may have caused this change. • On page 107, Wallace says, “An enormous gasp sucked all the air out of the cafeteria.” This is an example of what type of figurative language? Is it effective? • What decision does Mr. Fogelman make? How has he changed since the beginning of the story? • What do you think about the relationship between Rachel and Trudi? Do they act like friends? Explain your answer. • On page 121, Rachel says, “All day I simmered just below boiling.” What type of figurative language is this? What is being compared? Is it effective?

5. Reflection # heads • Why do you think Rachel finds it easier to write letters to Julia Roberts than to talk to Trudi about what bothers her? • When something is bothering you, is it sometimes easier to tell a stranger about it instead of a friend? Why?