Kate DiCamillo uses many different types of figurative language throughout the story. Some other examples of figurative language that are used are similes, metaphors, personification, idioms, and onomatopoeia. For this activity, students will identify and illustrate three examples of figurative language in The Tiger Rising. Teachers may want to give the students a list of examples, or have them do a “scavenger hunt” either as they read or as an activity after reading.
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Objective: Create a 3 cell storyboard that illustrates and describes three examples of figurative language in the text.
Student Instructions:
Display student storyboards around the classroom to create a gallery walk. This encourages students to share their work, learn from peers, and see a wide variety of figurative language examples from The Tiger Rising.
Give each student a role (such as 'explainer,' 'questioner,' or 'illustrator') during the gallery walk. This helps students focus on specific aspects when reviewing classmates' work and builds collaborative discussion skills.
Ask students to comment on how each figurative language example affects the mood or imagery of the story. This deepens their critical thinking and understanding of why authors use figurative language.
Invite students to share a time when they noticed similar figurative language in their own reading or writing. This personalizes the learning and fosters meaningful connections with the text.
Lead a closing discussion where students reflect on what they learned about figurative language and how it enhanced their appreciation of The Tiger Rising. This helps consolidate understanding and encourages future application.
The Tiger Rising features figurative language such as similes (e.g., "Her face was smooth and dark, like a beautiful piece of wood"), personification (e.g., "Fog was hugging the ground"), idioms, and onomatopoeia. These devices help create vivid imagery and deeper meaning in the story.
Have students identify and illustrate three examples of figurative language from the book. Use a scavenger hunt during or after reading, or provide a list for students to reference. Encourage them to explain the literal meaning and the author’s intent.
Kate DiCamillo uses similes, metaphors, personification, idioms, and onomatopoeia in The Tiger Rising. These literary devices make the story more engaging for readers.
Ask students to create a three-cell storyboard illustrating and describing three examples of figurative language from the book. They should include the type, the example, page number, and the literal meaning in each cell.
Discuss with students how figurative language adds emotion, imagery, or emphasis. For each example, have them write what the author is trying to convey beyond the literal words, such as mood or character feelings.