Lesson Plan
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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Objectives
Academic
Students will be able to identify figurative language and create original idioms.
Language
I can use figurative language.
Introduction
(1 minutes)- 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.