Lesson 12: Figurative Language
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will be able to analyze the figurative meanings of words and phrases and use the meanings to deepen their understanding of the essay.
To determine the meaning of figures of speech in a text, note the following:
* words that mean one thing literally and suggest something else similes, such as “strong as an ox”
* metaphors, such as “her eyes were stars”
In order to interpret the meaning of a figure of speech in context, ask the following questions:
* Does any of the descriptive language in the text compare two seemingly unlike things?
* Do any descriptions include “like” or “as,” indicating a simile?
* Is there a direct comparison that suggests a metaphor?
* How does the use of this figure of speech change your understanding of the thing or person being described?
Instruction:
CCSS: RI.7.4; L.7.5.A
Application:
CCSS: RI.7.1, RI.7.4; SL.7.1.A, SL.7.1.C, SL.7.2; L.7.5.A
DOK 2, 3, 4
Text Chunking
Guiding Questions
Sentence Starters & Response Frames
Small Group Support
Graphic Organizers
Visual Glossary
Modeling
Think-a-Louds
Quiz questions, Open-Ended Response Questions, Discussion and Notes
StudySync Skill Lesson on: Figurative Language