Fish in a Tree Figurative Language
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Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
By Lauren Ayube
Ally doesn’t like school. When she tries to read or write, the words just seem to dance around and she just can’t do it. Her teacher doesn’t understand her and the mean girls make fun of her. When her teacher goes on maternity leave, Ally’s world changes and it’s because of Mr. Daniels. He is not like the others. In fact, he is not like anyone Ally has ever met.
Storyboard Description
Have students identify and illustrate figurative language in Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt!
Storyboard Text
- Simile
- Metaphor
- I believe in you.
- Thank you.
- Personification
- Ally, you won!
- Poetry Contest Winner Will Be Announced Today!
- "When Mr. Daniels looks in her direction, she stops like she has an on/off switch. When he looks away, she laughs at Albert again.”This means that Shay is very good at looking like a good kid in front of adults, and becomes mean the second they aren't looking.
- "But no matter what, don’t give up. Because, every once in a while, a pawn becomes a queen.” This means that even those who feel small and unimportant can be the leaders.
- “I stand and walk toward him like the floor will swallow me up.” This means that Ally is so apprehensive that she walks towards Mr. Daniels as if she's walking towards danger.
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