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Figurative Language

Figurative language is so tricky, especially for English Learners! Use this lesson to introduce the concept with a focus on similes and metaphors.
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This lesson can be used as a pre-lesson for the “Oh, My Word!” with Amelia Bedelia lesson plan.
Grade
Second Grade
Subject
Reading & Writing
English Learner
English Learner Prelessons
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CCSS.ELA.RL.2.1
CA.ELD.SL.2.1
CA.ELD.SL.2.3
TX.ELP.2C
TX.ELP.4K
TX.ELP.3D
NY.NLAP.SL.2.2
NY.NLAP.W2.2
This lesson can be used as a pre-lesson for the “Oh, My Word!” with Amelia Bedelia lesson plan.

Objectives

Academic

Students will be able to identify figurative language and create original idioms.

Language

I can use figurative language.

Introduction

(1 minutes)
Similes: Easy as PieMetaphors in ContextTeach Background Knowledge TemplateWrite Student-Facing Language Objectives ReferenceVocabulary Cards: Figurative LanguageGlossary: Figurative Language
  • Explain to students that today they will learn how writers make their writing exciting using figurative language.
  • Define figurative language and write it on the board. Give an example (i.e. "It's raining cats and dogs!")
  • Have students turn to partners to discuss the expression and its intended meaning.
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