3.ELAR.10.G
Identify and explain the use of hyperbole.
Grade 3 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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Skills
- identify (the use of hyperbole in a text) #dok1
- explain (the use of hyperbole in a text) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify examples of hyperbole in a text. #dok1
- I can locate where an author uses hyperbole in a passage. #dok1
- I can explain how hyperbole is used by an author to achieve a specific effect. #dok2
- I can describe why an author includes hyperbole in a text. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Authors use hyperbole as a literary device to create emphasis or effect in their writing.
- Understanding hyperbole helps readers recognize exaggeration and better interpret the author's message.
Essential Questions
- What is hyperbole, and how can you recognize it in a text?
- Why do authors use hyperbole in their writing?
- How does hyperbole affect the meaning or tone of a story or passage?
- In what ways does hyperbole help authors communicate their ideas more effectively?
- How can identifying hyperbole help you become a more thoughtful reader?