![]() Give students time to re-read any that are different from their partners. On the fifth day, students pair up and check answers. Continue until all answers are completed. The next day, as students enter the room, they will receive the next page. Each student will answer all four items on one page. Make copies of each slide, but do not cut apart. One of my favorite ways to use is as follows: ![]() These cards are an easy way to check student comprehension, but can be used in many more ways: Entrance Tickets, Exit Tickets, Differentiation, Comprehension Check, Homework… They might also be used as a springboard for discussion of how the author accomplishes his/ her purpose. Set 2: Students read a selection on each card and determine the author's purpose from more rigorous options, such as: A) to present an argument using facts, B) to narrate a scene using sensory details, etc. ![]() Set 1: Students read a selection on each card and decide if the author's purpose is to: Persuade, Inform, or Entertain. The second set is more rigorous- and most closely resembles the selections found on standardized tests.) Students will be given a chance to review before completing an Exit Ticket.Ī third optional worksheet is included for fun- or for extra differentiation, if there is a need for extra practice.Ĭ.9-10.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.Ĭ.9-10.5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g., euphemism, oxymoron) in context and analyze their role in the text.Īuthor's Purpose Task Cards for High School and Middle School (two sets of 20 each)īased on Common Core.RI.6.6, 7.6, 8.6, and 9-10.6, these task cards present a reading selection for which students select the correct author’s purpose.Ģ SETS of 20 original Task Cards (There are 40 cards total- both sets use the same 20 cards strong>, but have different multiple choice selections. ![]() Students will be challenged to answer the Essential Questions: How can I uncover the meanings of euphemism and oxymoron? AND How do I analyze the role of euphemism and oxymorons inside of a text?ĭifferentiated instruction is offered with extra challenges- such as providing the definition of the opposite of euphemism (dysphemism). Students will pair up and brainstorm euphemisms and oxymora- as well as guess what the illustration on the PowerPoint represents. The class will begin with an Activating Strategy and move into a discussion on the obstacles people face while learning English and encountering euphemisms. The class will follow along with the lesson by filling in the first two worksheets. The PowerPoint discusses euphemisms and oxymora, giving several examples and opportunities for students to participate in discussions. This 9th- 10th grade resource consists of a PowerPoint, a Lesson plan, 3 worksheets and an answer key- everything you need to teach euphemisms and oxymora, based on the Common Core Standards L.9-10.5 and L.9-10.5a.
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