Figurative Language Creation

August 21, 2017

E:Q: Create examples of figurative language to describe an ordinary object.

Obj: I can create examples of figurative language to describe ordinary objects.

Starter: 

Reflect on your understanding of figurative language.

Out of all of the different techniques which ones are your strengths and weaknesses?

Explain why you excel or struggle.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Figurative Language

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: go beyond the literal meanings of the words to give readers new insights

Your Definition: 

Activity: Create your own example of figurative language. 

Activity: 

1.  Figurative Language Game

Think of an ordinary, everyday object.

Once you have it in your mind, don't tell anyone what you are thinking of.

Then, create three examples of figurative language to describe the object without saying what it is. 

Use any of the techniques that we have learned about so far. 

Finally, we will take turns sharing and trying to guess what the object is. 

Closure:

On a scale of 1-10 how confident do you feel creating your own examples of figurative language?

Explain.