Elementary Library

then ask a few students to make that noise! Remember, hold all of your noises inside until it is your turn to share.

Display sound effect cards one at a time. Give students turns making noises.

OBJECTIVE Say: That was fun! When noises are used in writing that’s called onomatopoeia. They are sound words or words that imitate sounds. Onomatopoeia is an example of figurative language. Figurative language in writing is used to appeal to emotions and senses. Figurative language doesn’t always mean exactly what you first think it does—it isn’t literal. It’s a great way to make writing creative, descriptive, and detailed.

Display “I can” statement and read objective aloud. Have students repeat with you.

DIRECT INSTRUCTION & PRACTICE Step 1: Read Aloud & Discussion Display selected books.

Say: These books have great examples of sound words. While we read I want you to listen and watch carefully for onomatopoeia.

Read selected story using best practices and the discussion guide.

Say: What sound words did you hear in this story?

Write student answers on a whiteboard.

Say: Great job identifying sound words in our story! That was the first part of today’s objective. Now it’s your turn to practice writing sound words. Step 2: Students Identify Sound Words Show the worksheet and do the first example together as a class. Explain that once they finish the first side with fill in the blanks, they can challenge themselves to write their own sentences with their favorite onomatopoeias. Support Kindergarteners, 1st grade, and ML students by having a list of answers for them to choose from.

If time allows, read another book and identify sound words throughout.

Ask students for thumbs up or thumbs down if they think they mastered today’s learning. READER’S ADVISORY, CIRCULATION PROCEDURES & DISMISSAL

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