Microteach Lesson Plan

Teacher Name Subject Area Topic Kaitlin Norman Language Arts Metaphors, Personification, and Synecdoche Date Grade Time March 20th 2014 6 3:00-3:15

General Learner Outcome(s)

Taken from Alberta Program of Studies

Explain how metaphor, personification and synecdoche are used to create mood and mental images. Be able to individually explain the three parts of speech and provide examples Students will: Be able to explain the three parts of speech in detail, with examples. They are able to correctly answer the sentence questions that are provided. Are able to explain why it is one of the parts of speech. Power Point for Sentences

Specific Learner Outcome(s)

Taken from Alberta Program of Studies

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Introduction (2 min) (Finish: 3:02)

Body (10 min) (Finish: 3:12)

Discuss Metaphors: - Start with A Metaphor is a comparison without using like or as (draw a forbidden like or as on the bored) - Move to a metaphor is like a math formula where a=b. A would be something usually a noun and B would be something else (could also be a noun). - Go to examples. On Page Discuss Personification: - This is where objects or ideas are given human characteristics, abilities, or qualities. - Go to examples. On Page Discuss Synecdoche: - This is where a part represents the whole. Go to examples. On Page Game Time: in small groups (which I will decide) students will work together to decide whether each sentence has examples of metaphor, personification, or synecdoche. - The students will have 3 pieces of paper which will have 3 words on ED 2500 Orientation to Teaching Instructor: Kurtis Hewson

Closure (3 min) (Finish: 3:15)

them (metaphor, personification, and synecdoche) - Once the sentence is on the board they will have a small amount of time (tops 1 minute) to decide what part of speech it is. - I will call for answers and each group will display the piece of paper with the name on it that they believe to be the answer. Each correct answer will receive 1 point. Discuss - Groups will tally points - We will cover again each part of speech. This time students will tell me what each part is and an example.

ED 2500 Orientation to Teaching Instructor: Kurtis Hewson