AAPI HERITAGE MONTH
CELEBRATING
A lesson for 3rd-5th Grades
AGENDA
Standards:
RL3.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language. (See grade 3 Language standard
RL 4.4Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology (e.g., Herculean).
RL5.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.
VOCABULARY
Tuiga:
A Samoan ceremonial headdress. It consists of a shell headband, hair, and feathers
VOCABULARY
Siva:
The Samoan word meaning “dance” or “to dance.”
VOCABULARY
se’e:
A graceful sliding, gliding, or slipping movement in dance.
VOCABULARY
Taualuga:
The final, most sacred Samoan dance, often called the "dance of life," which concludes celebrations like weddings or birthdays
VOCABULARY
‘Ula Nifo:
a traditional Samoan necklace, historically crafted from whale teeth and now often made from polished coconut shells, bone, or plastic spikes
VOCABULARY
Fa’afetai Lava :
“Thank You” in Samoan.
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
Figurative language are words and phrases that authors use to make their story come to life. Usually figurative language is not literal. Meaning it does not mean exactly what it says. Here are some common forms of figurative language:
Simile: A comparison using like or as.
Ex: Easy as pie.
Metaphor: A comparison of two unrelated things. Does not use like or as. Ex: Time is money
LET’S PRACTICE
The classroom was a zoo
He is a shining star
She is as strong as an ox
His smile was bright like the sun
Simile or metaphor?
Meaning?
Meaning?
Meaning?
Meaning?
Simile or metaphor?
Simile or metaphor?
Simile or metaphor?
YOUR TURN
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THANK YOU
created by EAA TOSA Team