| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Figurative language |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Figurative Language
All grades (appropriate for various levels)
English
30 minutes
20 students
The lesson aligns with the standards for English Language Arts as set by the Common Core State Standards, specifically focusing on reading comprehension and writing skills.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 minutes | Introduce the topic of figurative language. Explain why it is used in writing to create vivid imagery and express emotions. |
| 2 | Types of Figurative Language | 10 minutes | Present different types of figurative language: similes, metaphors, personification, and hyperbole. Provide definitions and examples for each type. |
| 3 | Group Activity | 10 minutes | Divide students into small groups and provide them with excerpts of texts that include figurative language. Each group identifies examples and writes them on chart paper. |
| 4 | Class Discussion | 3 minutes | Groups share their findings with the class. Facilitate a discussion on how each example enhances the text. |
| 5 | Creative Writing Prompt | 2 minutes | Instruct students to write two sentences using different types of figurative language. |
| 6 | Conclusion & Homework Assignment | 3 minutes | Recap what was learned in the lesson. Ask students to write a short paragraph that incorporates at least three examples of figurative language as homework. |