the elements of fiction in julie of the wolves
DESCRIPTION
This is a Power Point presentation designed to be a model of a fifth grade classroom mentor text. Students will see this presentation, and then create their own group Power Points to teach the elements of fiction through their survival book club books.TRANSCRIPT
Ms. Urban2014
Julie/Miyax
Aunt Martha
Jello
Amaroq
Nails
Silver
Zit, Zat, and Zing
Kapu
Settings
Kangik
Isn’t it ironic…
Figurative Language
“The great wolf’s eyes softened at the sight of the little wolves, then quickly hardened into brittle yellow jewels as he scanned the flat tundra.” pg. 8 metaphor
“Silver moved in a halo of light, for the sun sparkled on the guard hairs that grew out over the dense underfurand she seemed to glow. “ pg. 17 metaphor
“The three adults paid tribute to Amaroq until he was almost smothered with love; then he bayed a wild note that sounded like the wind on the frozen sea.” pg. 19 hyperbole & simile
“As she waited for sleep she listened to the polar wind whistle, and the dry grasses whined like the voice of an old bent lady.” pg. 138 personification & simile
Trust in the knowledge of your elders, and blend it with what you believe to be true.
©Janice Urban, February 2014