Fun With Figurative Language: Halloween Edition
In this course, learners will master various types of figurative language for both speech and writing. Through fun Halloween-themed games and interactive activities, they’ll explore figurative speech, enhancing creativity and communication.
Stacia Orock, Certified English Teacher
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(168)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursProjects
1 hour per week. Learners will begin a final project showcasing their mastery of all figurative language types learned in each class.Certificate of Completion
A Certificate of Completion will be granted to learners who attend and complete each final project in class.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner Level
Each lesson will introduce two types of figurative language using interactive learning guides that explain their function, provide examples, and encourage learners to create their own examples to demonstrate understanding. Learners will complete activity worksheets during class while engaging with the group through shared visual slides. After mastering all the figurative language types, learners will create a final project to showcase their understanding of each skill learned in class. .................................................................. 🏷Take $10 off the first class! At checkout, 💻 enter coupon code OROCKHALLOWEEN10
Learning Goals
Learners will identify and explain the function of two types of figurative language in each lesson.Learners will create their own examples of figurative language to demonstrate comprehension.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)4 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Creepy, Crafty Comparisons: Spooky Similes and Mysterious Metaphors
This lesson will introduce similes and metaphors, comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as" for similes and "is" or "are" for metaphors. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Haunted Hyperboles & Spooky Personification: Bringing Halloween to Life!
This lesson will introduce hyperboles, which involve exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally, and personification, which attributes human qualities to nonhuman things. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Haunted Hisses and Creepy Clicks: Mastering Alliteration and Onomatopoeia
This lesson will introduce alliteration, the repetition of the same initial sound, and onomatopoeia, where words imitate the sounds they describe. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Ghostly Gags and Frightening Fun: Mastering Idioms and Puns
Our final lesson will be the grand finale, introducing idiomatic phrases—groups of words with meanings different from their literal sense—and puns, which play on words with multiple meanings or similar sounds but different meanings. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class is designed to accommodate unique learning needs by offering a structured yet flexible approach to learning. The class will include engaging activities that switch between various types of takes such as games & discussions.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
4.9
168reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Nevada Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Central Florida
I am a certified Nevada state teacher for grades 6-12, specializing in English Language Arts and English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction. Additionally, I hold certifications in TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language), TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), and TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language).
As a qualified and experienced tutor, I offer personalized group and one-on-one instruction in various subjects. My expertise includes:
✓Audition Preparation
✓Public Speaking
✓College Application Assistance and Essay Writing Support
✓Reading and English Instruction for elementary, middle, and high school students
✓Resume Writing and Interview Preparation
✓Standardized Test Preparation
✓Study and Organization Skills Development
I create a learning environment that is both fun-loving and effective. I include a lot of interaction and visual elements within my teaching to engage learners.Reviews
Live Group Course
$23
weekly or $45 for 4 classes2x per week, 2 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-9 learners per class
