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Exploring Literary Elements Through Shared Readings of "Eleven" and "Oranges"

In this lesson, we will delve into the concepts of similes and hyperbole while analyzing Sandra Cisneros's "Eleven" and Gary Soto's "Oranges." Students will work in pairs to discuss and identify key literary elements such as diction, syntax, imagery, and tone using graphic organizers. We will examine the voices of the characters and their emotional landscapes, encouraging students to engage in thoughtful discussions about the coming-of-age theme. This interactive lesson aims to enhance literary understanding through shared readings and analytical exercises.

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Exploring Literary Elements Through Shared Readings of "Eleven" and "Oranges"

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  1. Lesson 8Defining Moments 10 Minutes ssr

  2. Introductions • Any volunteer partner pairs wanting to introduce their partner? • Turn written introduction into tray!

  3. Define Terms In the Academic Vocabulary Section, define: • Simile (pg 18) • Hyperbole (pg 18)

  4. Graphic Organizer • We will be using the chart on page 18 to guide us in understanding diction, syntax, imagery and tone in the three stories. • We will do “Eleven” by Sandra Cisneros together • You and a partner will analyze “Oranges” by Gary Soto together • You alone will look at an excerpt from Speak and analyze using the graphic organizer

  5. ElevenShared Reading • As we read, mark where you see examples of similes and hyperboles. • What do you notice about Cisneros’ use of syntax? • Keeping the idea of voice foremost in mind, explain why we use interior monologues every single day in our lives. • Why does Rachel not voice these feelings? • What might happen if she did?

  6. OrangesShared Reading • Mark the text as you and a partner read by highlighting sensory images. • Take notes about the speaker and his voice. Think about the following: Who is the speaker? How old is he? Where does this take place? How does he feel about the girl/ What can we determine about his personality based on the incident? • Identify the similes in the poem. • How does “Oranges” address the concept of coming of age?

  7. SpotlightPartner Reading • After reading by yourself, we will answer the following questions as a class: • Cisneros’s use of imagery enables the reader to… • Soto’s diction helps define the speaker’s voice as one who is… • Anderson’s diction establishes the narrator’s tone by… • Cisneros’s syntax helps to establish the speaker’s voice by…

  8. TWIST T = tone (the author’s attitude) W = word choice (diction) I = imagery S = style T = theme Thesis / Main Idea Statement: Based on the TWIST analysis, what is one inference you are able to make about the purpose of this writing? In (author’s) short story (title), the (author) uses (literary element) in order to show…

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