Lesson Plan

Figurative Language Unlocked

Students will learn the key terms and examples of figurative language, enhancing their vocabulary and understanding of literary devices in a brief, engaging session.

Developing figurative language skills supports reading comprehension and enriches creative expression, essential for effective communication.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Lesson Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

Step 2

Main Activity

8 minutes

Step 3

Wrap-Up

4 minutes

Slide Deck

Figurative Language & Sound Devices

Introduce the topic and highlight the variety of creative expressions available through both figurative language and sound devices.

Simile

Provide multiple simile examples to deepen understanding. Encourage students to think of their own creative similes.

Metaphor

Offer additional metaphor examples. Ask students to discuss why metaphors can create strong imagery without using 'like' or 'as'.

Personification

Introduce more examples of personification. Encourage students to visualize the imagery created when human traits are given to non-human objects.

Alliteration

Provide further instances of alliteration and ask students to try coming up with their own examples in groups.

Onomatopoeia

Share more examples of onomatopoeia. Ask students to think of everyday sounds and the words that represent them.

Assonance

Offer additional examples of assonance. Discuss how the repetition of vowel sounds creates rhythm in sentences.

Wrap-Up

Invite students to reflect on the examples shared. Ask them to pick their favorites or to create their own examples for a closing discussion.

Lesson Plan

Figurative Language Unlocked

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Lesson Preparation

Step 1

Introduction

Step 2

Main Activity

Step 3

Wrap-Up

Slide Deck

Figurative Language & Sound Devices

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Alliteration

Onomatopoeia

Assonance

Wrap-Up

Activity

Figurative Language Unlocked

Jenna Warner