Genre Continued Some MORE...

Genre Continued Some MORE...

Front of Card:

Anna of Byzantium by Tracy Barrett: In the eleventh century, the teenage princess Anna Comnena fights for her birthright--the throne to the Byzantine Empire--which she fears will be taken from her by her younger brother, John.

Genre: ________________________________    Subgenre: ________________________________

Why:

“The Story of the Three Bears” by unknown: Goldilocks, a little girl with blonde hair, is lost in the forest.  She comes upon a house that seems comfortable and safe, but the house is actually the home of a family of bears. 

Genre: ________________________________    Subgenre: ________________________________

Why:

Back of Card:

Why do fictional stories differ from nonfictional?

Genre practice-2 from cwhitepgs

QuizStar

Syllabus Link:  HERE

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

I am an educator with over 25 years of teaching experience; I currently teach English in the public school system of Virginia. In my spare time, I am an avid reader. writer, reviewer, blogger, writing/art journaler, beekeeper, grad student, and MOTHER. - See more: Here

Genre Continued

Sept. 13/14

Story of Achilles by unknown: During the Trojan War, Achilles was the Greek's best warrior; his nymph mother, assisted by the gods, held him by his heel when she dipped him in the River Styx making him immortal everywhere but there.

Genre: ________________________________    Subgenre: ________________________________

Why:

“My Summer Vacation in The Dells” by Jerome Gardner: Jerome Gardner describes his trip to Wisconsin Dells in five thrilling paragraphs.

Genre: ________________________________    Subgenre: ________________________________

Why:

Back of Card:

Why do fictional stories have a plot?

What would you like to learn in English this year?

BRAINPOP

Genre practice-1 from cwhitepgs

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Syllabus Link:  HERE

Don't Forget To Be Awesome!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

I am an educator with over 25 years of teaching experience; I currently teach English in the public school system of Virginia. In my spare time, I am an avid reader. writer, reviewer, blogger, writing/art journaler, beekeeper, grad student, and MOTHER. - See more: Here

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
Image Credit: Amazon.com

Agree or disagree:  There’s nothing quite like a real book.  Hint: Answer must include WHY?

What happens in a bookshop when it is closed at night?  HINT: Use your imagination!

What Genres did you notice in the Book Shop?

The Joy of Books from Sean Ohlenkamp on Vimeo.

If you are an old movie buff, now we're talking old-Buster Keaton kind of old movie buff, and you love books, here is just what the doctor ordered.  A children's picture book that has made into an Academy Award-winning animated short, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore.  My students love this activity.  Here is the link to the original lesson that I modified for my use-This is one way to use this exceptional children's book in the classroom: Film English

Here is the short film that won the 2011 Academy Award for Animated Short...After viewing make sure you get the book, because everyone knows the book is always better!

Let us, here at The Things You Can Read, know what you think of The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore!  If you are a teacher, let us know how you use this intriguing book or plan to use this book in the classroom.

Summary Courtesy of Goodreads:

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

by William Joyce (Illustrator), Joe Bluhm (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator)  

Morris Lessmore loved words.
He loved stories.
He loved books.
But every story has its upsets.

Everything in Morris Lessmore’s life, including his own story, is scattered to the winds.

But the power of story will save the day.    (less)

Hardcover, 52 pages

Published June 19th, 2012 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers (first published 2011)

ISBN

1442457023 (ISBN13: 9781442457027)

edition language

English

Syllabus Link:  HERE

Let us, here at The Things You Can Read, know what you think of The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore!  If you are a teacher, let us know how you use this intriguing book or plan to use this book in the classroom.

Happy Reading!

Things You Can Read

Believe In Truth, Beauty, Freedom, Love, and the Power of Books!

Summary Courtesy of Goodreads:

Happy Reading & Writing☮

The Things You Can Read!

Believe In Truth, Beauty, Freedom, Love, and the Power of Books & Writing!

Don't Forget To Be Awesome!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

I am an educator with over 25 years of teaching experience; I currently teach English in the public school system of Virginia. In my spare time, I am an avid reader. writer, reviewer, blogger, writing/art journaler, beekeeper, grad student, and MOTHER. - See more: Here

Genre: How Fiction Can Change Reality

9/9 & 9/12

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Front of Card:

Word association

When I say English…you say…

Back of Card:

List the five major genres.  Hint:  Look on your desk!

BRIANPOP

Syllabus Link:  HERE

Remind Codes

3rd Period

4th Period

6th Period

7th Period

Genre lesson (1) from cwhitepgs

Genre lesson (1) from cwhitepgs


Syllabus Link:  HERE

Don't Forget To Be Awesome!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

I am an educator with over 25 years of teaching experience; I currently teach English in the public school system of Virginia. In my spare time, I am an avid reader. writer, reviewer, blogger, writing/art journaler, beekeeper, grad student, and MOTHER. - See more: Here

WELCOME HURRICANES 2016-2017

Welcome to the 2016-2017 Hurricane Team

"I'm Ready for My Close-Up"

ROLL'EM!

Hurricane Englis Class 2016-2017 Parent Presentation from Cynthia White on Vimeo.

Syllabus Link:  HERE

Don't Forget To Be Awesome!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

I am an educator with over 25 years of teaching experience; I currently teach English in the public school system of Virginia. In my spare time, I am an avid reader. writer, reviewer, blogger, writing/art journaler, beekeeper, grad student, and MOTHER. - See more: Here

WELCOME HURRICANES 2016-2017

Welcome to the 2016-2017 Hurricane Team

"I'm Ready for My Close-Up"

ROLL'EM!

Hurricane English Class 2016-2017 Parent Presentation from Cynthia White on Vimeo.

Syllabus Link:  HERE

Remind Codes

3rd Period

4th Period

6th Period

7th Period

Don't Forget To Be Awesome!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

I am an educator with over 25 years of teaching experience; I currently teach English in the public school system of Virginia. In my spare time, I am an avid reader. writer, reviewer, blogger, writing/art journaler, beekeeper, grad student, and MOTHER. - See more: Here

Figurative Language: SOL STYLE QUESTIONS

Directions: Select the correct text in the passage.

Which of the following sentences contains figurative language?

The Bull

     Even though I had spent my whole life in New York City, I'd always been fascinated by bull riding. Other kids in my class talked about wanting to be professional football or basketball players when they grew up. I wanted to be a professional bull rider. Anytime I saw that bull riding would be coming on the TV, I got as excited as a kid at Christmas. I would post a note near our TV, letting my family know that I would be using the TV at a specific time. No one else in my family liked bull riding, so I would watch with Bullhorn, my pet hermit crab. Bullhorn never complained about watching bull riding. 

     Today, finally, another event was coming on the TV. I hadn't seen any bull riding in weeks! Fifteen minutes before the event was scheduled to start, I went up to my room to take Bullhorn out of his cage. Bullhorn wasn't there! I emptied out his cage and even looked around my room to see if he had escaped, but I couldn't find him. My room seemed to be laughing at me, as if to say, "What? Can't find your friend? I know where he is!"

     I gave up and went downstairs. Bullhorn was on the couch in a brand new cage! The inside of the cage was a miniature version of a rodeo, and Bullhorn even had his own tiny cowboy hat. There was also a plate with some cookies and a glass of milk. I sat down and turned on the TV. The plush couch pillows hugged me to say hello. I'm pretty sure Bullhorn smiled.

2.

Directions: Select the correct text in the passage.

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor? 

Building a Strong Body Image

     As kids become teenagers and start going through puberty, it can be hard for them to deal with all the changes their bodies are going through. It is important that teens be taught the importance of building not only strong and healthy bodies but also strong and healthy body images.
     Because of society's emphasis on being thin, studies have found that many teens develop poor self-esteem when they start going through puberty. When a body is growing, weight gain can sometimes happen quickly, but some teens do not understand what is happening and panic. They may try to eat less, which will get in the way of the body's development. Bodies are race cars and need to be cared for in order to perform well. If teens treat their bodies like rental cars, though, trouble will arise. Unlike rental cars, bodies cannot be returned, and teens who try to combat a poor body image by starving themselves will disrupt their development. 
     These days, kids as young as seven or eight are going on diets. Yes, obesity is a real problem, and it should be addressed. Sometimes, young kids may need to change their eating habits for the sake of their overall health and quality of life. However, many kids who are perfectly healthy are trying to diet too. Kids need to be taught that healthy bodies come in all shapes and sizes, like fruit off a tree. No two apples look exactly the same, and neither do any two bodies.


ANSWER
A metaphor is a form of figurative language that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things.The sentence containing a metaphor is "Bodies are race cars and need to be cared for in order to perform well." In this sentence, bodies are being directly compared to race cars.

3.

Directions: Drag the tiles to the boxes to form correct pairs.

Which sentences from the passage match each type of figurative language?

• After she closed the door, silence slapped her in the face.
• Suddenly, a striped orange cat galloped toward Janine like a racehorse.
• Tiger's purr was a chainsaw that sliced through the air.

SIMILE

METAPHOR

PERSONIFICATION

ANSWER EXPLANATION

The sentence "Suddenly, a striped orange cat galloped toward Janine like a racehorse" uses a simile.A simile is a comparison that uses "like" or "as."

The sentence "Tiger's purr was a chainsaw that sliced through the air" uses a metaphor. A metaphor is a comparison that does not use "like" or "as."

The sentence "After she closed the door, silence slapped her in the face" uses personification.Personification gives human characteristics to a nonhuman object.

4. Which of these sentences from the story uses hyperbole?

"Soon, Lefty was zooming down the freeway."

"Jesse was right, he thought to himself."

"The air cut through the window and hummed."

"This thing is quicker than a jack rabbit on a rocket."

5. Which phrase from the poem makes Death seem human?

Feels shorter than the Day

The Roof was scarcely visible

My labor and my leisure too

He kindly stopped for me

6. Which line or lines from the poem contain a metaphor?

"in the wall with the other 99-plus Johnsons"

"I'm stone. I'm flesh."

"Then, you realize that there are over 100 names"

"I served with a Johnson—Andrew Johnson—and his name is nestled"

Don't Forget To Be Awesome!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

I am an educator with over 25 years of teaching experience; I currently teach English in the public school system of Virginia. In my spare time, I am an avid reader. writer, reviewer, blogger, writing/art journaler, beekeeper, grad student, and MOTHER. - See more: Here

Figurative Language Sample Questions

Directions: Select the correct text in the passage.

Which sentence from the passage contains imagery? 

Ghirardelli Chocolate

     The Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory is located in San Leandro, California. It is one of the only chocolate companies in the United States that controls all aspects of the chocolate-making process. Before moving to San Leandro, the factory was located in Ghirardelli Square in the city of San Francisco, California.
     Millions of tourists visit Ghirardelli Square each year and enjoy a treat at the Ghirardelli Ice Cream Shop. The original chocolate making equipment is still used. The sweet scent of hot fudge and gooey chocolate brownies wafts through the air as customers wait in line to place their orders. If one sweet treat isn't enough, chocolates of all flavors, shapes, and sizes can be purchased at the Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop.

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Directions: Select the correct text in the passage.

Which sentence from the passage contains a hyperbole?

Fever

     To say Peter was under the weather was putting it mildly. Peter had been sick for six days so far, and he didn't seem to be getting any better.
     "Mom!" Peter yelled. "I'm as thirsty as a camel! Can I get some water?"
     "Just a minute, Peter," his mom yelled up to him. Peter hated having to wait. Being sick always put him in a bad mood. He was a grumpy grizzly bear. After what seemed like years, Peter's mom came into his room with a glass of water.
     "Here you go, love," Peter's mom said. "Let's see if you still have a fever before you drink any, all right?"
     "Mom, I feel hotter than a desert during a heat wave," Peter moaned. "I don't need a thermometer to tell me I'm burning up."
     "Well, let's just see, shall we?" Peter's mom said. She placed the thermometer under Peter's tongue and pulled it out when it beeped.
     "Your fever has actually gone down," said Peter's mom with a smile. "You're more like a desert in winter, Peter."

Don't Forget To Be Awesome!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

I am an educator with over 25 years of teaching experience; I currently teach English in the public school system of Virginia. In my spare time, I am an avid reader. writer, reviewer, blogger, writing/art journaler, beekeeper, grad student, and MOTHER. - See more: Here

National Parks Week: Using Quotes and Images

Yosemite National Park by Perry Foutch (www.sharetheexperience.org).

“Keep close to Nature's heart... and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.”

Thought maybe LA teachers be interested in sharing these quotes from the "Father of National Parks" in your classroom for National Parks Week.

For more images and quotes check out:  10 John Muir Quotes

Don't Forget To Be Awesome!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

I am an educator with over 25 years of teaching experience; I currently teach English in the public school system of Virginia. In my spare time, I am an avid reader. writer, reviewer, blogger, writing/art journaler, beekeeper, grad student, and MOTHER. - See more: Here