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Teaching GuideLanguage Art-Figurative Language with link to itproduced by Willie M. BanksPlease note that State of Illinois Goals are in Red and Chciago Publice Schools Standards are in Green.Web Institute for Teachers, Summer, 2000
Introduction In order for students to become better readers and writers,it is necessary to understand and use figurative language. I will use the computer to reteach and show examples of figurative language. Figurative language creates vivid, clear pictures for readers. To activily engage students in reading authors' use similes,metaphors,personification , idioms, propaganda and alliteration. Students need to be able to comprehend and identify these parts of speech when reading any type of book. , Click here to return to MenuAim To activily engage fifth and sixth graders in comprehending, identifying
and using figurative language to improve reading and writing skills. They
will engage in interactive activities using the computer.
Click here to return to MenuRationaleSince reading and writing are requirements for all students, lets give them skills and practice inidentifying , comprehending , and using figurative language. Understanding figurative language will help students form vivid mental pictures and enjoy what they read and write. Click here to return to MenuGoals and ObjectivesIn this lesson , students will gain the ability to differentiate or idenify figuratiive languagein a story, poem,or fairy tale. They will gain knowledge that they can apply to future reading and writing experiences. They will locate , evaluate,and collect information from a variety of sources .SG2: Students will demonstrate the understanding of explict and implict meaning in literature re- presenting individual , community, national, world and historical perspectives. CAS-A4,,5, Students will describe the mood/atmosphere of narrative literature and identify ways in which an author establishes it (propaganda,,persuasion). Describe the function of key literary devices in representative work of dramatics
literature, prose,fiction , and poetry(e. g. metaphor,
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Click here to return to MenuAudienceFifth and Sixth GradersClick here to return to MenuPrerequisitesThese 5th and 6th graders must have a good phonic background, infer meanings from prefixes, suffixes. and context , They must have basic knowledge of computer operations and some technology concepts. They must have basic keyboard and mouse knowledge. They must be able to work in collaborative groups in order to be successful in acquiring needed skills and stated goals. The students must have prior knowledge of similes, metaphors, personification,Idioms,and alliteration. Click here to return to MenuSubject-MatterFigurative LanguageClick here to return to MenuInstructional PlanThe teacher will guide a small group of students (or the whole class) through identification of figurative language, using vocabulary and shairng examples of each type of figurative language. Students may then go through the student section of this lesson and test their knowledge of what they learned about metaphors.Click here to return to MenuMaterials Click here to return to MenuTextbooks or Trade books, chalkboard, paper, computer, web pages, web worksheet, mouse, pencils, and paper.Assessment and EvaluationStudents will click on and identify at least four of the five metaphors for 80% mastery. Students will use a textbook or a tradebook to make a list of metaphors, to type into the computer list offigurative language. On the computer the students will write a poem or paragraph using metaphors. Click here to return to MenuAppendices (optional, if needed)
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