Lesson Plan

Student: Cynthia Reyes Grade Level: Fifth Grade

Subject Area: English

Objective: Student will be able to tell the difference between a metaphor and a simile

with 80% accuracy.

Materials/Equipment:

YouTube video
White Board
Handout
Computer
Marker

Procedures:

1. Bring up Katy Perrys picture on the computer and ask them what they know

about her and write it on the board

2. Then write the title of the song Firework and ask them what the song

stands for
3. Explain what a simile and a metaphor is and give examples
4. Hand out the papers with the songs lyrics on them
5. After handing out the lyrics play the music video
6. Ask the students to read the lyrics and highlight examples of similes and

metaphors
7. Write on the board the metaphors of the song
8. Put them in groups or pairs and have them write a short paragraph about

what they think the lyrics mean

Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin. Like a house of cards, one blow from

caving in
Cause baby youre a firework, Come on shoe em what youre worth
9. Ask students to write a short poem or song using at least two metaphors,

similes or one of each.

Closure:
 Have a couple groups share what they came up with and if we have time go over

a short poem identifying examples

If students are done give about a few more minutes so the ELL students

and LD students could have extra time to catch up.

Works Cited

"FireworkKatyPerry."GooglePlayMusic.N.p.,n.d.Web.02Dec.2015.
"BasicTheoriesandPrinciplesofChildDevelopment."BasicTheoriesandPrinciplesofChild
Development.N.p.,n.d.Web.23Nov.2015.

"SimilesAndMetaphorsInPoetry."FamilyFriendPoems.N.p.,n.d.Web.02Dec.2015.
 EXPLANATION

Similes And Metaphors In Poetry

Using similes and metaphors is a great way to add description to your writing. Both similes and metaphors
take two concepts and compare them.

Similes:
Compare two concepts with "like" or "as."
Examples:

The day was as hot as the sun.

He could swim like a fish.

 Her sneeze was as loud as a train whistle.

I felt like a fish out of water

Metaphors:
Compare two concepts without "like" or "as."
Examples:

The stars were diamonds in the sky.

Her smile was a ray of sunshine.

He couldn't stand because his legs were rub