You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch: Creative Writing Using Figurative Language
In this one-time class, learners will analyze the classic holiday song, "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" for figurative language and create and write their own verse in the song. Available this winter/Christmas season only!
Alison Sloan, Writing Teacher | Cert. ELA/ESL
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Draw a picture of your Grinch and post it to the classroom!Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
In this fun, one-time class, learners will listen to the classic holiday song, "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" by Thurl Ravenscroft verse-by-verse to analyze the use of figurative language and literary devices. Learners will learn and identify SIMILE, METAPHOR, HYPERBOLE, ALLITERATION, and RHYME in the song, then create their own verse about Mr. Grinch using a printed template and the terms they learned. Learners will share their new verses with the class (singing optional!) and can even draw a picture of their Grinch to post after class! Join us for this seasonal class available only through the 31st of December! Lesson will be taught on Google slides and pdf of handout will be given to complete.
Learning Goals
Learners will learn and identify SIMILE, METAPHOR, HYPERBOLE, ALLITERATION, and RHYME in a song, then create their own verse.
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Parental Guidance
Lesson will be taught on Google slides through shared screen and pdf of handout will be given to complete.
Supply List
A one-page handout will be provided in the welcome message to print out.
1 file available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
Joined July, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Baylor University - Waco, Texas
Classroom teacher in the state of Texas for 5th and 6th grade English for 5 years. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 55 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
1-6 learners per class
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