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Figuring Out Figurative Language

Completed by 5 learners
Ages 11-15
Live Group Class
In this 5 week, once a week class, students will learn about and practice using figurative language
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(173 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 5 weeks
3-9 learners per class
45 min

What’s included

5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hours
Assessment
Informal assessment based on discussion and writing

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
Through direct teaching, discussion and watching short  videos, students will learn about the figurative language writers use most often:  Similes, Metaphors, Alliteration, Onomatopoeia, Hyperbole, Personification, and Oxymorons. Working together, we will identify the figurative language in examples, then create our own examples.  Using the new knowledge, students will write a short narrative or poem incorporating the figures of speech. 
Lesson 1-- Simile and Metaphor
Lesson 2--Alliteration and Onomatopoeia
Lesson 3--Hyperbole and Oxymoron
Lesson 4-- Idioms and Personification.
Lesson 5-- Celebrate language by writing original pieces of writing using the figures of speech.
        Depending on the number of students, they might work on their own, or work with a partner to do their original piece of writing. We will try to create writing using as many of the kinds of figurative language as possible.

Learning Goals

Students will be able to recognize and use the variety of figures of speech,

Other Details

External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master’s Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Clear Lake- Houston
Bachelor’s Degree in English from University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee
Words, words, words.  Where would we be without them?  They can make us laugh,cry, feel, think, reflect and push us to change the world.  I have 40 years of experience teaching English Language Arts to adolescents-- and I am still smiling!  What can I teach?  If it deals with language, I can do it:  grammar, literature, essay writing, creative writing, poetry,and word study to name a few.  I have also directed plays for over 35 years for kids ranging from 3 to 18, and for adults in community theatre, so I can teach all aspects of Theater Arts. Because I am also an actress, I am energetic, enthusiastic and animated. 

 I believe, like Nelson Mandela has said, " Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." That is what teaching should be. AND, it should be fun!! 

 I have a BA in English and a MA in Humanities/Theater Arts, and a lifetime teaching certificate. 

I am now  retired. BUT, I am not tired of teaching-- it's who I am and what I do. I have 40 years worth of ideas to share with eager learners of all ages.  Come learn and play with me. 

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