Creative Literary Devices: Metaphors, Similes, Perspective, & Onomatopoeia
Unlock your child's creativity and improve their writing skills with our course on literary devices. They'll learn metaphors, similes, perspective, and onomatopoeia.
Teacher Jade's Writing Academy
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What's included
3 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks
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to the contentProjects
1 hour per week. Worksheets and extended practice guides are included with each lesson.Assessment
Each lesson includes an interactive, graded quiz.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner Level
Welcome! This course designed to help you master the art of literary devices. Literary devices are essential tools that writers use to enhance their storytelling and make their writing more engaging. In this course, you will learn about metaphors, similes, perspective, and onomatopoeia. Understanding these devices will not only improve your reading comprehension but also enhance your writing skills, making your stories and essays more vivid and impactful. Why You Should Know Literary Devices: Literary devices are like the secret ingredients in a delicious recipe. They add flavor and depth to writing, making it more interesting and enjoyable. By learning about literary devices, you'll be able to recognize them in the books you read and use them effectively in your own writing. This knowledge will help you become a more skilled reader and a more creative writer. What Will Be Taught: Metaphors and Similes: Learn how to compare two different things to create strong images and convey deeper meanings. Perspective: Understand how the point of view affects the way a story is told and how readers perceive it. Onomatopoeia: Discover words that imitate sounds and how they can make your writing livelier and engaging. Course Structure: Our course is structured to provide a balanced mix of lectures and interactive activities for continued practice. The videos are short so at to deliver the basic explanations of each device and how they are used. Each lesson includes an interactive quiz worksheet and extended practice to ensure understanding.
Learning Goals
Identify Literary Devices: Recognize and understand metaphors, similes, perspective, and onomatopoeia in texts.Create Vivid Images: Use metaphors and similes to create strong, memorable descriptions.
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
Metaphors and Similes
Explore the world of metaphors and similes! Learn to compare two different things to create vivid images and deeper meanings You can practice creating your own and engage in fun activities in this mini video to reinforce these concepts. By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to use metaphors and similes to make your writing more descriptive and engaging. 6 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Perspective
Discover how perspective shapes storytelling. In this lesson, we will explore different points of view, such as first person, second person, and third person. You'll learn how perspective influences the reader's understanding and connection to a story. 5 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Onomatopoeia
Dive into the sounds of words with onomatopoeia! This lesson focuses on words that imitate natural sounds, that can make your writing more engaging. We will identify onomatopoeic words and create our own sound-rich sentences. 5 mins of video lessons
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of Minnesota
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from University of Tennessee Knoxville
Bachelor's Degree in History from University of Minnesota
𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗮𝗱𝗲 (𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿):
I started my path to teaching in college when I volunteered with AmeriCorps. I went on to teach in traditional public schools after I completed my M.Ed. and received my teaching license, but I quickly learned the school environment was not the ideal setting for myself or my child. That is when I transitioned to homeschooling and teaching online. I have been teaching writing course for fifteen years. My primary objective in each class is to help the learners feel comfortable and gain confidence in their writing.
All Academy teachers have experience and background in providing writing instruction with continued professional development and training.
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