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Metaphors and Similes Lesson Plan
Metaphors and Similes Lesson Plan
Lesson Rationale This lesson is important because it allows students to improve their writing by
adding figurative language, like metaphors and similes, which is a component of
the Georgia State Common Core Standards.
The other topics being covered this week are idioms, allusions, onomatopoeia,
alliterations, and hyperboles.
All of the topics will help improve students writing and reading.
Teaching this lesson in a collaborative way creates a more active and fun
classroom environment on a topic that can easily be done by just teaching the
meaning of the terms and moving on to the next topic. Students are able to
discuss answers and think critically with one another.
The exercise allows them to move around and covers different learning styles.
Management The use of the ActivBoard will have the entire lesson details and class plan
presented visually for all the students to know what they are expected to
complete for each section.
The use of timer will be visually on the ActivBoard for students to know how long
they have to complete a task.
The use of the call bell to let students know when time is up and to turn there
focus and attention back on the teacher. It also is used to warn students when
they are getting to loud.
Desks are already in groups needed for the work period.
Students are given a number 1-4 that tells them which gallery poster to start at
for work period and who they will be working with.
2. STANDARDS & REQUIREMENTS
2. CCGSP or GPS ELACC8RI4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in
Standard(s) a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the
impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or
allusions to other texts.
ELACC8SL1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-
on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics and
texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
ELACC8L3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing,
speaking, reading, or listening.
Individual Unaware of those students who have an IEP and/or 504 plan (Will ask mentor
Education Plan teacher before each class who has one to mentally prepare).
Goal(s) and If I had one, the lesson provides visual aids, a set time to complete the
Benchmarks expectations from the lesson, questions and steps broken down into smaller
units, and collaborative work that will allow students to learn from one another.
Instructor: Ms. Whitney Weiland Grade and Subject: 8 th Grade ELA
Lesson Objective(s) Students will be able to distinguish what metaphors and similes are and what
makes them different.
Students will be able to create effective writing using metaphors or similes.
Assessment Link How does the planned assessment link to the objectives (and or activities)?
Introduction to Students will label in their B.I.B.L.E. “Metaphors and Similes” or “Figurative
Lesson Language”. Input and output page will be handed out at this time. Give two
minutes for this.
Warm Up: Provide two examples on ActivBoard from Katy Perry’s song
“Firework” that contain both metaphors and similes. Describe how these types
of figurative language are in pop culture today as a connection to students. Give
two minutes for this.
Minilesson: Students will look at their input page as a reference and to take
further notes. Teacher explains the differences between what makes a
metaphor and a simile. This will be done by giving the definition of both
metaphors and similes and explaining what makes them different.
Give three examples of a metaphor and simile and ask which one it is and what
they could mean. Discuss the qualities and characteristics of the two unlike
words.
Next, go through the thought process to determine if it is a metaphor or a simile
and the questions to ask throughout it. Give about 15-18 minutes for this entire
introduction.
Body of Lesson Gallery Walk: Students will be divided into groups of 4. Four posters are on the
wall numbered and each has a “task card” on them to have them create their
own metaphors and similes to apply their knowledge of the topic.
Students will be given a sheet with the appropriate number of sentences they
need to create at each poster.
Groups will move from poster to poster. They will create their own metaphor or
simile individually. They will stay at each poster for five minutes. Call bell will
let them know when to switch to the next poster.
This gallery walk should take 20 minutes.
Closure Exit Ticket: Students will be given an index card and be asked to write their best
metaphor and simile they created from the gallery walk on them.
Students are to turn in the exit ticket and worksheet from gallery walk when
leaving the classroom.
Give them five minutes till the end of the class period.
5. ASSESSMENT
Evaluation Students will be able to distinguish the differences between metaphors and
(Assessment Plan similes and create their own sentences that contain metaphors and similes.
for IEP Goals and/or After the minilesson, students will be assessed based on their answers to the
504 Plans) worksheet and their explanations to what the metaphor or simile means.
The in class review will be a way to assess if they are understanding the
concept after the minilesson.
During the work period, I will be walking around seeing what they are creating
as metaphors and similes.
The exit ticket will be the final form of assessment to see if they fully know how
to create their own metaphor and simile while given specific tasks to complete.
Students will also be extending their knowledge the next day by learning other
figurative language components and applying it to their writing.