The Sun Lesson 1
AO2 Language Analysis
Theme: The Sun
Lesduur is: 90 minOnderdelen in deze les
AO2 Language Analysis
Theme: The Sun
Lesson Aims
To recognise and create language techniques such as simile, metaphor, personification and sensory language.
To apply our understanding of language features to a Greek myth and explore the effect on the reader.
To analyse the language and effect of a mystery text and write an exam style answer.
The sun's rays spread like warm honey, coating the fields.
Metaphor
Simile
Onomatopoeia
Personification
The sun is a golden crown, worn by the day.
Metaphor
Simile
Onomatopoeia
Personification
The sun was like a giant golden coin, dropped into the blue expanse.
Metaphor
Simile
Onomatopoeia
Personification
The sun glared down at the parched earth, demanding rain.
Metaphor
Simile
Onomatopoeia
Personification
The sun chased the moon from the sky, eager to claim its throne.
Metaphor
Simile
Onomatopoeia
Personification
The sun's intense heat caused the dry leaves to crackle.
Metaphor
Simile
Onomatopoeia
Personification
Task 2
On Google Classroom
Open “Task 2: Guided Reading” and do some google research to answer the questions
Open “Task 2: Language Features” and answer the questions
Helios Myth
Discuss in pairs/groups
How can we interpret Helios' mood if he causes a drought?
If there had been any sun related natural disasters in Ancient Greece, how might the ancient Greeks have reacted?
Task 3
"Sunny" Language Analysis
r
Question: How does the writer use language to portray the effects of love on their life?
Task 3
Success criteria
Highlight language features and effective words/phrases
Identify language features and effective words/phrases in your answer
Write about effect on the reader in your answer
Stretch and challenge: identify juxtaposition
Identify language features and effective words/phrases
Write about effect on the reader
Stretch and challenge: identify juxtaposition
Success criteria - How did you do?
Highlight in green in your answer
