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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.
This lesson can be used as a pre-lesson for the “Oh, My Word!” with Amelia Bedelia lesson plan.
Grade:
Second Grade
View aligned standards
L.3.5.a
RL.2.1
RL.3.1
RL.3.4
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)
  • 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.