Learning Literary Devices: Middle School Edition
Join me as we investigate a new literary device each week! We will take a closer look at the way in which these devices are used by authors, dig deeper into why they are used, and learn how to better connect to the literature we read.
Beth Roussakis, M.Ed.
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What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Optional homework assignments will be given for the learners to apply the knowledge they gain in class.Assessment
I will informally assess learner understanding through questioning, interactive in-class projects, and games.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
This class series focuses on the literary devices used by writers across genres to help readers connect to the text. Learning about these devices will help students to understand the literature they read on a deeper level and enable them to apply this knowledge to their own writing. Each lesson will begin with a 15-20 minute mini-lesson, followed by a brief discussion where we analyze why authors use that particular device. The learners will then explore the device further by completing activities together. Some examples of these activities are: drawing figurative language, creating allusions for classmates to guess, and taking part in brief skits to illustrate mood/tone. The class will end with an interactive game (GimKit, Kahoot, Quizlet, Jeopardy) to informally assess understanding of the concept for that day. The lessons are made to stand alone and learners are welcome to join in for whichever lesson they choose. SEPTEMBER/ JANUARY: (9/9) or (1/13) Week One- Flashback and Foreshadowing (9/16) or (1/20) Week Two-Mood vs.Tone (9/23) or (1/27) Week Three-Point of View OCTOBER/ FEBRUARY: (9/30) or ( 2/03) Week Four- Simile and Metaphor (10/07) or (2/10)Week Five-Alliteration and Onomatopoeia (10/14) or (2/17)Week Six- Personification vs. Anthropomorphism (10/21) or (2/24)Week Seven- Idioms and Hyperbole NOVEMBER/ MARCH: (10/28) or (3/03) Week Eight-Allusion (11/04) or (3/10) Week Nine-Symbolism (11/11) or (3/17) Week Ten- Motif (11/18) or (3/24) Week Eleven-Irony (Dramatic, Comic, Situational, and Verbal) DECEMBER/ APRIL: (11/25) or (3/31) Week Twelve-Imagery (12/02) or (4/14) Week Thirteen-Juxtaposition/Paradox/ Oxymoron (12/09) or (4/21) Week Fourteen- Euphemism (12/16) or (4/28) Week Fifteen- Allegory
Learning Goals
-Students will improve their understanding of the literary devices used by authors across genres.
-Students will learn to better connect and understand the literature they read by thinking critically about the devices used.
-Students will be able to apply literary devices to their own creative writing.
Other Details
Supply List
Most classes will require a notebook/pencil. All worksheets needed will be provided by the teacher. If the learner prefers to play games like Kahoot on a separate device, then that will also be needed.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2017
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have a B.S. in Elementary Education and a M.Ed. in Special Education with a level 2 certificate as a Wilson Reading System instructor (a multi-sensory reading/phonics program). I taught second grade through eighth grade over the course of fifteen years in the public school system. Currently, I'm a homeschooling mother of three.
I have a passion for teaching Reading and Writing and trying to instill this passion in my students. I love the creative side of teaching and enjoy making my classes as interactive as possible.
If I am not teaching or spending time with my family, I can be found with my nose in a book or testing new allergy-friendly baking recipes!
I hope to see your learner in class soon!
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Ages: 10-14
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