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Figurative Language Mini-Lesson using Under the Mesquite

Author: Kate Breeden

Directions for this tutorial

Complete each step in this tutorial before class.

Step 1 - Watch the Flocabulary Video on Figurative Language

Step 2 - Watch the Video on Analyzing Figurative Language in Under the Mesquite.

Step 3 - Complete the Notes for Analyzing Figurative Language in Under the Mesquite.  Use the Notes sheet you were assigned by your teacher.

Step 4 - Submit one of your annotations through the Google Form.

Step 1 - Flocabulary - Figurative Language

Watch this quick video to refresh your memory. This video identifies a variety of different types of figurative language.

Step 2 - Figurative Language - Under the Mesquite

Step 2 & 3 - Group 1

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Step 2 & 3 - Group 2

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Step 2 & 3 - Group 3

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Optional - Check your Labeling of the figurative Language in the passage. You can use this Google Form to see if you labeled them correctly.

Step 4 - Submit one of your annotation examples

After you have read and annotated the entire passage, choose one of your annotations (pick your best one). Submit it to this Google Form.