1. Topic-
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2. Content-
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| Students will build upon what they learned in Junior High regarding
similes and metaphors, and will further develop their understanding
through different activities that illustrate these literary devices.
By the end of the unit, they should be able to recognize them in Literature
as well as every day life, |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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1. Learn and Be Able to recognize Similes/ Metaphors in every day
life as well as in Literature
2. Read/Analyze Works of Literature and be able to recognize themes
and meanings
3. Be able to discuss their points of view clearly and succinctly |
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4. Objectives-
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1. Students will be asked to identify simile and metaphor in Stories,
Songs, and in everyday interactions
2. They will be assigned projects to demonstrate their understanding
of simile and metaphor
3. From these works of Literature, after recognizing the similes and
metaphors within them, students should be able to interpret, analyze
and expound upon themes, meanings and reactions
to the text. Through these analyses, students should be able to explain
and justify their own opinions in-group discussions, as well as be
able to critically interpret how these artistic avenues helped or
hindered the writer's artistic vision. |
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5. Materials and Aids-
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| Computer Use, Power Point, Song Lyric Handouts, Access to the Internet |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1. As a means of Informal Assessment, students will be asked to
provide examples of similes and metaphors using common objects in
the classroom - IE (students should give examples like 'the chalkboard
is as black as night')
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B. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
1. Because group work with be done in sets of four, students who
have a less firm grasp on the lesson will be put into groups with
other students who have a firmer grasp.
2. Understanding will be reinforced by watching the other presentations
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