1. Topic-
Figurative Language
 
2. Content-
Define and apply these terms:
Simile, metaphor, imagery, allusion, onomatopoeia, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, oxymoron, idiom, and pun.

 
3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
Students will be able to define, recognize, and use figurative language in their writing
 
4. Objectives-
Students can...
1. Define figurative language terms.
2. Recognize figurative language usage in literature.
3. Apply figurative language as a technique in their own writing.
 
5. Materials and Aids-
figurative language definitions, figurative language 'practice packet', and 16 computers with a printer.
 
6. Procedures/Methods-

A. Introduction-

As a class, students will be read an excerpt from Colin Thiele's story, "The Shell."
This illustrates the impact of figurative language on speech and text, therefore, introducing our figurative language unit.
 

B. Development-

Explain the directions and the eventual outcome of this unit.
Divide students into groups of four, an assign their first station.
 

C. Practice-

In small groups, students will go to stations that contain a figurative language term, with it's definition and examples. Students are to take cornell notes over the terms and how they are applied in writing.
 

D. Independent Practice-

As a homework assignment, students will complete their 'Figurative Language Worksheets' which we will continue working on in class the following day to clarify any questions or difficulties.
 

E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-

ELL: I will personally read the notes aloud, or be able to further explain the terms, if needed.
 

F. Checking for understanding-

Students will write a figurative piece, illustrating a place, person, or thing they admire.

Essay must in MLA format, typed in Times New Roman 12pt font, and a minimum of one full page.
 

G. Closure-

We will finish the unit with a class discussion of the following questions:
How is figurative language significant?
Have you ever used these techniques in your writing before?
Will you continue to use these techniques in your writing?
Why or why not?
Lastly, if anyone would like to share their figurative pieces aloud to the class, they may.

 
7. Evaluation-
-Grade the homework on accuracy and completion.
-Grade the students' figurative essays based on the usage and quality of figurative language, correct grammar/spelling, and structure.
 

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