Title: What do you meme its figurative language!

Link: http://whatdoyoumemeitsfigurativelanguage.wee
Creators: Janet Chen, Lindsay Hardin, Lindsay Resnick.
Clients name: Tamsen Boone- 8th grade Middle School Teacher
Client's needs: The client needs a course on figurative language that can be utilized for
introducing the lesson, to be used as a remediation tool or as an extra instructional
lesson. The goal of the course is to improve literacy in reading, and having students
understand the value of figurative language. Students should leave the course being
able to connect figurative language to real world connections and apply the use of it
across all contents and within their own writing. .
Target Audience: Middle School students grades 6-8
Analysis:
1. Task Analysis
1. Description of the major tasks and sub-tasks:
1. Students will access the weebly course and go through brief mini
lessons on a set of Figurative Language terms.
2. At the given breaks within the course, the students will complete a
short activity ie, collaborate with other students, or make certain
products.
3. The student will then take an assessment to assess the students
level of understanding now that the course is over.
4. At the end of the course the students should be able to
1. Define each figurative language term.
2. Use the figurative language term correctly.
3. Explain the purpose of figurative language and how it
impacts what we read and write.
4. Can determine the meaning of figurative language when
used in text
5. Analyze the impact figurative language has on the meaning
of a text
Figurative Language Terms to be covered in the Weebly
.
Alliteration
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Personification
Imagery

Idioms
Mood
Tone
Theme
b. Subordinate skills (knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to
completing task
1. Students utilizing this course should already have some prior
knowledge on figurative language from previous language
arts classes.
2. Understand basic figurative language (similes, metaphors)
3. Have some basic knowledge on computer navigation due to
this being an online lesson.
2.

Learner Analysis
1. General characteristics that may impact the instructional
experience
1. 28 8th grade students in a blended ESOL regular education
setting comprised of 13 boys and 14
2. 10 students are directly served in ELL
Learner's ethnicities:
1. 8 Hispanic
2. 6 Asian
3. 9 African American
4. 3 White
5. 2 Multi-Racial
3. Average age of the students-14 years old
4. This is a mixed abilities and performance class. About 20%
of the regular education students are unmotivated and do
not complete their assignments. The other 80% of the
students are moderately to highly focused students.
- 21% perform below 8th grade level
- 79% perform on or above grade level
b. Prerequisite knowledge, skills, or experience
1.
identify language that creates a graphic visual experience
and appeals to the senses.
2.
recognize that some words and phrases have literal and
non-literal meanings (e.g., take steps)
3.
recognize sensory details in literary text

Students exhibit positive and exciting attitude about learning content.

Students are familiar with using the schools computers to complete
assignments.

With this familiarity, students are able to work independently on

technology-related assignments.
The teacher has the ability to schedule computer labs to help facilitate
learning at school since some students may not have access to technology
at home.

3. Context Analysis
a. Description of learning or instructional context
Technology: each student will have access to technology at school
and home.
Instruction location: Students will complete this course any location
with internet access such as school, personal home networks, or
public
Instruction time frame: Students will have two weeks to complete
the course.
b. Delivery Methods
The course will be 100% online including the below methods.
Direct Instruction
Demonstration or modeling.
Direct student attention to fundamental elements.
Explain new concepts or terms ahead of time, or else
students will not be able to follow your demonstration
Questions and Discussion
Reflection Questions
Questions to gain are to gain information
Questions are asked to stimulate thought.
Independent Student Work
Enrichment -to deepen students current understanding of
content or skills.
Skill development- to introduce or practice new skills.
Exploration -to incorporate student interest or provide
opportunities for student discovery.