Learning Activity

Figurative Language Fun (Part 3)

Subject Area

English Language Arts

Grade(s)

5

Overview

Students will use their understanding of similes, metaphors, idioms, and hyperboles to write about a "Would You Rather?" holiday situation. Students will create a comic strip using similes, metaphors, idioms, and hyperboles correctly in context. 

This activity results from the ALEX Resource Development Summit.

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 5

ELA21.5.11

Acquire and use grade-level vocabulary, clarifying the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases in text, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

Unpacked Content

UP:ELA21.5.11

Vocabulary

  • Acquire
  • Use
  • Grade-level vocabulary
  • Clarifying
  • Multiple-meaning words and phrases
  • Range of strategies

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Techniques to learn and use new grade-level vocabulary words.
  • Strategies to determine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Learn and use grade-level vocabulary words.
  • Clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases in text using a variety of strategies.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • New vocabulary can be learned from text, and they should use grade-level vocabulary in writing and speaking.
  • There are many strategies to learn the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases in text, such as using context clues, consulting reference materials, or using knowledge of the word's morphological structure.

Phase

After/Explain/Elaborate
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to use unknown phrases in text correctly (similes, metaphors, hyperboles, and idioms). 

Activity Details

1. Teacher will review slides 2 and 3 of the Figurative Language Fun slides attached with students to ensure they understand the different types of figurative language that they will be using in their writing. 

2. Teacher will go over the rubric on slide 11 with the students to be sure they understand what the expectations are for the "Would You Rather?" activity and the Figurative Language Fun comic strip. 

3. Teacher will go over the directions of the two assignments on slides 9 and 10 with the students and answer any questions they may have about the assignment.

4. Students are to complete slides 9 and 10 on their own. 

5. After completing slides 9 and 10, students need to check over slides 5-8 to be sure they are complete. 

6. When finished with slides 3-10, students need to submit their slides and notify the teacher that they have completed their slides and comic strip for grading.

Assessment Strategies

Assessment Strategies

The teacher will use the rubric to assess students' understanding and usage of figurative language (simile, metaphor, idiom, hyperbole).

Background and Preparation

Background / Preparation

1. Read over the Figurative Language Fun slides attached to be sure the material is suitable for your students. 

2. Check to be sure all video/song links are working on the slides.

3. Print rubric if wanting to grade a printed version instead of digitally. 

Digital Tools / Resources

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1QJkl2iA50N6KfxGSC_8cYR11EIFdaiJNyoK-n8m…

Approved Date

Owner (Author)

lwilson15
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