English
Analyzing Figurative Language with Taylor Swift
This two-week class will help learners analyze figurative language through Taylor Swift's songs. Learners will leave having written a short constructed response deeply analyzing how figurative language helps convey the theme of the song.
10-13
year old learners
7th grade
US Grade Level
1-9
learners per class
$35
Charged upfront
$18 per class
Meets 1x per week
Over 2 weeks
45 minutes per class
Available times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
This two week class will help learners analyze figurative language through the lyrics of the song-writer, Taylor Swift. Learners will leave having written a few short constructed responses deeply analyzing how figurative language adds layers to the meaning of some of her songs. Week 1: Teacher will show Slide Deck reviewing of basic figurative language devices- metaphors, extended metaphor, similes, personification, hyperbole, and allusion. Activity: Students will play a quick activity...
Students will be able to identify figurative language devices and deeply analyze them through a written response.
Homework will be minimal. Students may be asked to select a song and complete/review some of their writing.
2 files available upon enrollmentAll hand-outs and organizers will be provided upon enrollment.
Informal assessment- Q&A and writing conference
45 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
We will refer to many of Taylor Swift's albums as we analyze figurative language. Some of the song choices are: "Red," "Bigger Than the Whole Sky," "Out of the Woods, "Mean," and "This Love"
Teacher
Mrs.Mohammad (Certified English Teacher)Certified Middle School English Teacher (NJ) with MA in Education and BA in English
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Lives in the
United States2 total reviews
5 completed classes
About Me
Hello, my name is Mrs. Mohammad. I am a passionate educator with 7 years of experience as a Middle School English Teacher at a public school. I graduated from Rutgers University with a BA in English and MA in Education. Since then, I have become a...
