Excellence in Exaggeration: Hyperbole and Personification-Creative Writing
Kathy Pudil
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(37)
In this one-time course, students will learn and practice the art of hyperbole: over-exaggeration for effect, and how to use it in their writing, and personification: giving human-like characteristics to non-human things.
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 7
We will learn about hyperbole and personification, practice creating sentences that use them, and then look into our own writings to examine where we might add these creative writing techniques for effect. The first part of class we will identify hyperboles, and practice transforming simple sentences into hyperboles for effect. Next we will identify personification, and create sentences that show our understanding of this concept. Finally, we will look through our own writing pieces, and...
Students will learn what hyperbole and personification are, and we will practice using them in our writing.
Homework Offered
No assigned homework, but the hope is that students will transfer this learning to their writing efforts and continue to use the technique effectively.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Informal assessment, to insure student is understanding the concepts. The real test is when the student uses this technique in their writing in the future!Grades Offered
a one-page excerpt of student's own writing pen or pencil paper for notes
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(37)
Hello! My name is Teacher Kathy, and I look forward to seeing you in my classroom! I teach students of all ages to become better readers and writers through integrated, interactive, and hands-on learning. I enjoy incorporating art and music into...
Group Class
$18
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
1-4 learners per class
