Literary Devices...Metaphors, Hyperbole, Alliteration and More #Academic
Mrs. Kris, MBA
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(267)
Teaching students how to recognize and interpret literary devices
Class experience
US Grade 1 - 2
We will discuss literary devices: similes, metaphors, hyperbole, personification, onomatopoeia, alliteration, assonance, and symbolism. Students are introduced to each literary device, participate in matching discussion, and then interpret meaning. Students will follow teacher discussion, slides, question and answer, and a student information packet to use in the class and for future reference. Student participation very much encouraged. Session One: explanation and introduction of...
Students will learn and practice analyzing literary devices to improve understanding and writing. Students will benefit from discussion, inquiry, and interpretation leading to increased articulation.
I hold a degree in Psychology and an MBA. Have taught Reading and have served as a school administrator. Additionally, I hold a 150-hour master teacher certificate for teaching English as a second language courses. Furthermore, I have served as a college counselor for almost 8 years advising students and families on the college acceptance process. Many of these students have been accepted to great institutions such as the U.S Air Force Academy, the Coast Guard Academy, the University of Georgia, Brown, University of Virginia, Yale, Virginia Military Institute, William and Mary, Duke, Columbia, Madison-Wisconsin, NYU, University of South Carolina, Auburn, Johns Hopkins, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech, Tufts, and many more. I serve on a college preparatory editing department. I have taught middle school, have been an academic administrator in a Pre-K 12 school and was a founding director of a Learning center. Also available for private sessions.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
student participationGrades Offered
Please have student packet printed before class and have a pen or pencil. Bring your excitement.
Student discussion open to responses when asked to guess what a sentence might mean, for example: He snores like a bear.
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(267)
Hi, great to meet you, we're going to have a fabulous time. My family lives in the southeastern part of the United States. My years of teaching experience has helped me develop a philosophy which best helps students be active learners in a...
Group Class
$40
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
2-6 learners per class
