A Learning Activity is a strategy a teacher chooses to actively
engage students in learning a concept or skill using a digital tool/resource.
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Phase:
During/Explore/Explain
Activity:
1. Using the attached Figurative Language Fun slides, the teacher and students will go over slides 2 and 3 together, discussing each figurative language and example.
2. Teacher will ask students to think of other examples they have heard or read before and share them and their meaning with the class.
3. Teacher will go over the example on slide 4 with the class to model the expectation of the upcoming assignment. Be sure to stress the importance of using complete sentences, capital letters, and the correct use of figurative language.
4. Look over slide 5 together. Discuss what the students need to be listening for during the video. Watch the holiday video on slide 5 together. The teacher needs to present the video to the class.
5. After watching the video, complete slide 5 together.
6. Students may work with a partner or alone to complete slides 6-8.
7. Teacher will walk around to ensure that students are working, understanding the directions, and correctly using/locating/explaining the figurative language.
Assessment Strategies:
While students are working, the teacher will walk around to check for student understanding.
The teacher will check for the following items:
Identification of similes, metaphors, idioms, and hyperboles.
The correct explanation of the meanings of similes, metaphors, idioms, and hyperboles.
Correct usage of similes, metaphors, idioms, and hyperboles.
Advanced Preparation:
1. Read over the attached Figurative Language Fun slides to be sure the material is suitable for your students. (Includes material associated with Christmas, so some simple changes may need to be made).
2. Check to be sure all video/song links are working on the slides.
3. Print rubric if wanting to grade a printed version instead of digitally.
Variation Tips (optional):
Notes or Recommendations (optional):
This activity may be used with the following learning activities: