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Which subject	English
What topic	Mrtaphors
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 6
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan on Metaphors

Topic

Metaphors

Grade/Age Group

Year 6

Subject

English

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum for English, focusing on understanding figurative language and improving comprehension skills.

Objectives

• Students will be able to define metaphors and distinguish them from similes.
• Students will identify metaphors used in provided texts.
• Students will create their own sentences using metaphors.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector (if necessary for visuals)
• Handouts with examples of metaphors
• Worksheets for practice activities

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Metaphors	5 mins	Briefly explain what a metaphor is and how it differs from a simile. Include examples.
2	Guided Practice	10 mins	Provide students with a short text containing various metaphors. Discuss the metaphors as a class.
3	Independent Practice	10 mins	Distribute a worksheet where students must identify and explain the metaphors in sentences.
4	Creative Activity	5 mins	Ask students to create their own sentences using metaphors and share with a partner.
5	Homework Overview	5 mins	Explain homework: students will write a short paragraph including at least three metaphors. Inform them that the homework will be checked but not presented.

Homework

• Students will write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) that includes at least three metaphors. They will submit this paragraph in the next lesson.

Assessment

• Monitor students during the guided and independent practice to assess understanding.
• Review the completed worksheets and homework for comprehension of metaphors and creativity in usage.

Additional Notes

• Ensure to encourage students to think creatively during the metaphor creation activity.
• Be prepared to provide extra support for students who may struggle with identifying metaphors.

Lesson script