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Which subject	English
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What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Understanding Figurative Language

Objectives

• Students will be able to define figurative language and identify examples.
• Students will practice using similes and metaphors in their own writing.
• Students will enhance their comprehension of literature by recognising figurative language in texts.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector
• Printed worksheets with examples of similes and metaphors
• Excerpts from a selected text (for group discussion)
• Notebooks and pens

Grade/Age Group

Suitable for Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11)

Subject

English

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Compliance

This lesson falls under the English National Curriculum expectations for improving reading comprehension and writing skills through the use of figurative language.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (mins)	Details
1	Introduction to Figurative Language	5	Explain the concept of figurative language with definitions. Engage students with examples.
2	Identifying Similes and Metaphors	10	Distribute worksheets, students identify examples of similes and metaphors from provided excerpts.
3	Group Discussion	5	In pairs, students discuss their findings and share interesting examples of figurative language.
4	Writing Activity	8	Students write sentences using at least one simile and one metaphor, encouraging creativity.
5	Review and Homework Assignment	2	Summarise key points of the lesson; assign homework to create a short poem incorporating figurative language.

Homework

Students will compose a short poem that includes at least three examples of figurative language (similes and metaphors). The homework will be collected and checked for understanding without class presentations.

Assessment

• Informal assessment through observation during discussions and writing activities.
• Review of written sentences during the lesson to ensure understanding.
• Homework will be evaluated for usage of figurative language.

Next Steps

• Plan a follow-up lesson to explore different forms of figurative language, such as personification and hyperbole.
• Consider integrating analysis of a full literary text that employs various types of figurative language.

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