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Figurative Language Through Music - Similes and Metaphors
In this class, we will review similes and metaphors through a multi-modal method of instruction. We will go over what similes and metaphors are, why they used and practice identifying them. This class is intended for middle school students.
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
We will be covering the topic of figurative language, specifically similes and metaphors. We will review the definitions of both while explaining the differences between the two. We will then go over why figurative language is used before going over examples. We will use video clips in addition to a discussion model. The chat feature will be highly encouraged as a means of interaction. Various Disney music will be used to show examples and discuss the literal vs figurative means. The movies...
-Students will be able to describe the difference between a simile and a metaphor. -Students will be able to explain at least one reason why figurative language is used.
I have taught this lesson to both sixth and seventh graders multiple times, as a certified special education teacher. I co-taught middle school English with a general educator as well.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
I will have the learners do an informal self-assessment at the beginning and at the end.Grades Offered
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
We will be using YouTube in order to play the music.
Hello! I am a licensed middle school special educator with experience teaching children from ages 2-17! I started teaching 7 years ago and in that time I have also had the opportunity to be a summer camp director for teens. I firmly believe in...
Group Class
$20
per classMeets once
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-12 learners per class
