English+8.4

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"RRRRROAW RRRROAW **like** a dungeon dragon, change your little drawers because your pants are saggin'." - **Busta Rhymes** on "Scenario," //Low End Theory//

8.4 The student will apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, inflections, analogies, and figurative language to extend vocabulary development. a) Identify simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, and analogy. b)  Use context, structure, and connotations to determine meaning of words and phrases.

> Technology Recommendations: Wiki and online videos On a class wiki, students will identify simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, and anologies within lyrics. After finding an appropriate music video or lyrics for each category, students will post them to the associated page on the class wiki. In addition to posting the video or lyrics students should identify and quote their findings. This can be done by making notes under the video/video link or formatting text to highlight specifc examples found. Additionally, students are responsible for viewing and commenting on at least one video in each category.
 * 21st Century Skills: Communication, collaboration, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving