Ms. Underwood’s Reading Class – Sadako Chapter 2
Name: __________________________
HR: ____________________________
Date:___________________________
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I can:
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Define the types of figurative language
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Identify types of figurative language in Sadako
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Determine Sadako’s father’s point of view on her.
4.
Predict the problem of the story.
5.
Determine the main elements of Buddhism.
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Ms. Underwood’s Reading Class – Sadako Chapter 2
Brain Warm-Up – During Reading
Directions: While we are reading chapter 2, record your thoughts and responses to things that occur.
I notice…. I wonder…
For example: Sadako was really looking forward to the festival.
Has she gone before?
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Guided Practice - Mr. Sasaki’s Point of View on Sadako
Mr. Sasaki’s Point of View Evidence Connection
 What do you think the problem of the story will be? Explain. ________________________
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Notes – Figurative Language
 Similies: __________________________________________________________________
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 Metaphors: ________________________________________________________________
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Directions: Using the following excerpts on pages 15-16 and 18, determine if they are a simile or metaphor, what is being compared, and what they mean.
1.
“Sadako was sure that they would always be as close as two pine needles on the same twig.”
Circle: Simile Metaphor
_______________________________ is being compared to _______________________________
What does it mean? ________________________________________________________________
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2.
“Don’t be such a turtle.”
Circle: Simile Metaphor
_______________________________ is being compared to _______________________________
What does it mean? ________________________________________________________________
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“There was the flash of a million suns.”
Circle: Simile Metaphor
_______________________________ is being compared to _______________________________
What does it mean? ________________________________________________________________
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4.
“Then the heat pricked my eyes like needles
Circle: Simile Metaphor
_______________________________ is being compared to _______________________________
What does it mean? ________________________________________________________________
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Write your own simile or metaphor about Sadako in the space provided: _____________
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Notes – Buddhism
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Notes – Buddhism
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Notes – Symbolism of Doves and Lanterns on Water
 Remembrance of the Dead
The Toro Negashi ceremony is also used to commemorate sad events such as the Hiroshima atomic bombing or the loss of Japan Airlines Flight 123. The lanterns represent the dead returning peacefully to nature (the water).
 Symbolism of a dove
What does a dove symbolize? ____________________________________________________
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Why would they release doves in this chapter? ____________________________________
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HR: ___________________________
Date: __________________________
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Late
Directions: Read the short passage to answer the questions on the next page. This passage focuses on predicting.
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Don’t forget to restate before answering the question.
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