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| What to create | Lesson plan |
| Which subject | Literature |
| What topic | Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone. BIE Arizona Standards |
| What length (min) | 50 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 7 |
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| Any other preferences | DOK 3 4 days Lesson plan |
This 4-day lesson plan aims to help 7th-grade students determine the meanings of words and phrases in a text, with a focus on figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. Students will analyze how specific word choices affect meaning and tone. This lesson aligns with the BIE Arizona Standards for Literature and is designed to engage students in critical thinking and analysis.
By the end of the lesson sequence, students will be able to:
Introduction (10 mins)
Discuss the importance of understanding word meanings in literature. Define figurative, connotative, and technical meanings with examples.
Read Aloud (20 mins)
Select a text that incorporates rich vocabulary. Read aloud while students follow along. Pause to discuss unfamiliar words.
Group Discussion (15 mins)
In small groups, students will identify at least three unfamiliar words from the text and discuss their meanings.
Exit Ticket (5 mins)
Have students write one word they learned today and its meaning in their vocabulary journals.
Warm-Up (5 mins)
Review the vocabulary from Day 1. Ask students to share their words and meanings.
Figurative Language Mini-Lesson (15 mins)
Teach students about metaphors, similes, personification, and imagery. Provide examples from the text read on Day 1.
Text Analysis (20 mins)
In pairs, students identify examples of figurative language in the text. Using graphic organizers, they analyze how these examples impact meaning and tone.
Class Share (5 mins)
Each pair shares one example they found and discusses its effect on the text’s meaning.
Connotation Review (10 mins)
Review denotation vs. connotation with examples. Elicit responses from students about how different words can evoke different feelings.
Word Choice Activity (20 mins)
Provide a paragraph from the text (with some words replaced by synonyms). Students will compare the original and altered paragraphs, discussing how word choice affects tone and meaning.
Group Discussion (15 mins)
In assigned groups, students will analyze how word choice in their previously selected lines affects the overall piece. Each group should prepare to present their findings.
Exit Ticket (5 mins)
Have students reflect in their journals about how the meaning changes with different word choices.
Review Session (15 mins)
Go over key concepts from the past three days. Clarify any misunderstandings about figurative language, connotation, and impact of word choice.
Final Assessment (20 mins)
Administer a short quiz assessing knowledge of word meanings, examples of figurative language, and analysis of tone through word choice.
Reflection and Closure (10 mins)
Discuss how understanding word meanings can enhance their reading comprehension. Ask students to reflect on what they learned during the lesson sequence and share one takeaway.
This 4-day lesson plan provides a structured approach for 7th-grade students to delve deeply into the meanings of words and their impact in literature. By varying instructional strategies, this plan ensures engagement and develops critical analysis skills crucial for literary understanding.