The Illustrated Man

05a. Kaleidoscope.
Using PEE to comment on metaphor,
and simile
Lesson Objectives:
*Revise PEE (point, evidence,
explanation)
*Use PEE to write about how Bradbury
uses metaphor and simile to effectively
engage the reader

Assessment focus:
*Understand how writer’s use different
descriptive techniques to engage the
reader
Starter: Pictionary!

The first concussion cut the

rocket up the side with a giant
can opener.

Sketch the image

please.
 Active reading:
As we read the introduction to
“Kaleidoscope” (pages 33-35) try to
identify where Ray Bradbury has
used metaphor, or simile.

Metaphor the comparison of two UNLIKE things.

"The (first thing) is the (second thing).
For example “The running river is a sleek blue ribbon.”

A simile is a comparison of two UNLIKE things using "like" or "as”.

"The (first thing) is like the (second thing).
For example “His eyes were like holes poked in the snow.”
Metaphor the comparison of two UNLIKE things.
"The (first thing) is the (second thing).
For example “The moonlight was a streak of silver pointing to
the earth.”
A simile is a comparison of two UNLIKE things using "like" or "as”.
"The (first thing) is like the (second thing).
For example “The man cried like a baby needing food.”

Work with a partner to identify and write down the

similes, and metaphors used in the text.
All of you must find at least 3 examples
Most of you should find 5 examples
Some of you will find 7+ examples
Point / Evidence / Explanation (PEE)
Point: Ray Bradbury has used a metaphor.
Evidence: This is seen in the following
quote: “The first concussion cut the
rocket up the side with a giant can
opener.” (P33)
Explanation:
The intended effect of this is...
This makes us feel...
This makes us think...
The word “...........” highlights............
Simply identifying a
device will get you an
E grade
Using a quote to support
your point will take you to a
D grade.
*Giving a simple explanation will
touch upon a C grade.
*Giving a more detailed
explanation will secure a C
grade.
*To attain a B grade you need to
give more than 1 explanation.
Focus on individual words in the
quote, as well as writing about
the effect of the quote as a
whole.
Working through PEE paragraph as a class...

1) Put forward your point... E grade

2) Support with a quote... D grade.

3) Give an explanation as to what the quote shows...

*Giving a simple explanation will touch upon a C grade.

*Giving a more detailed explanation will secure a C grade.

*To attain a B grade you need to give more than 1

explanation.
Focus on individual words in the quote, as well as
the effect of the quote as a whole.
Extended written task:
How has Ray Bradbury used metaphor and simile
effectively in the introduction to “Kaleidoscope”?

You must comment on at least 2 quotes.

You should give an explanation about what the

intended effect on the reader is (and saying “it makes
you want to read on” is NOT an adequate explanation!)

You could go into more detail with your explanation by

identifying key words in the quote as well as writing
about the quote as a whole.
Plenary: Where are you at?

Have you made your points?

Have you used quotes?
How well have you explained the intended effect?

Give yourself a grade and JUSTIFY why you have

given yourself that mark.

This piece of writing would attain a grade ............

Because I have...................................................

To move to the next grade I need to........................