Figurative Language Fun (Part 3)
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Author:
Lisa Wilson
System: Phenix City School: Lakewood Elementary School
General Activity Information
Activity ID:
2782
Title: Figurative Language Fun (Part 3)
Digital Tool/Resource: Figurative Language Fun Slides (simile, metaphor, idiom, hyperbole)
Web Address – URL:
Overview: Students will use their understanding of similes, metaphors, idioms, and hyperboles to write about a "Would You Rather?" holiday situation. Students will create a comic strip using similes, metaphors, idioms, and hyperboles correctly in context.
This activity results from the ALEX Resource Development Summit.
Associated Standards and Objectives
Content Standard(s):
English Language Arts 11. Acquire and use grade-level vocabulary, clarifying the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases in text, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Unpacked Content
Teacher Vocabulary:
11.
Acquire
Use
Grade-level vocabulary
Clarifying
Multiple-meaning words and phrases
Range of strategies Knowledge:
11. Students know:
Techniques to learn and use new grade-level vocabulary words.
Strategies to determine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words. Skills:
11. Students are able to:
Learn and use grade-level vocabulary words.
Clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases in text using a variety of strategies. Understanding:
11. Students understand that:
New vocabulary can be learned from text, and they should use grade-level vocabulary in writing and speaking.
There are many strategies to learn the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases in text, such as using context clues, consulting reference materials, or using knowledge of the word's morphological structure.
Learning Objectives: Students will be able to use unknown phrases in text correctly (similes, metaphors, hyperboles, and idioms).
Strategies, Preparations and Variations
Phase: After/Explain/Elaborate
Activity: 1. Teacher will review slides 2 and 3 of the Figurative Language Fun slides attached with students to ensure they understand the different types of figurative language that they will be using in their writing.
2. Teacher will go over the rubric on slide 11 with the students to be sure they understand what the expectations are for the "Would You Rather?" activity and the Figurative Language Fun comic strip.
3. Teacher will go over the directions of the two assignments on slides 9 and 10 with the students and answer any questions they may have about the assignment.
4. Students are to complete slides 9 and 10 on their own.
5. After completing slides 9 and 10, students need to check over slides 5-8 to be sure they are complete.
6. When finished with slides 3-10, students need to submit their slides and notify the teacher that they have completed their slides and comic strip for grading.
Assessment Strategies: The teacher will use the rubric to assess students' understanding and usage of figurative language (simile, metaphor, idiom, hyperbole).
Advanced Preparation: 1. Read over the Figurative Language Fun slides attached to be sure the material is suitable for your students.
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):
Keywords and Search Tags
Keywords and Search Tags:
Christmas, comic, figurative language, hyperbole, idiom, metaphor, simile
