Lesson 7: Figurative Language
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will determine and interpret the figurative meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text.
* Does any of the descriptive language in the text compare two seemingly unlike things?
* Do any descriptions include “like” or “as” that indicate 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: RL.2.4; L.7.5.A
Application:
CCSS: RL.7.1, RL.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