Figurative Language
Grade Level – 5th Grade Technology
This lesson will cover multiple 45 minute technology sessions.
Lesson Plan was developed using the Gradual Release Model.
4.L.5
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word
meanings.
Standards
EQ
APK
Vocabulary
5.L.5
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word
meanings.
5.L.5a
Interpret figurative language, including similes and metaphors, in context.
How can I use an Alice World to show an example of figurative language and demonstrate
what the example means?
Review what has been covered by the regular classroom teacher – students should know the
definitions of simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, onomatopoeia, idiom by
listening to the figurative language rap song on
http://www.schooltube.com/video/357e3775aa0847eeac07/Figurative%20Language%20Rap
Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Hyperbole, Onomatopoeia, Idiom
Find examples of some types of figurative language in the Katy Perry song “Roar”
http://www.teachmentortexts.com/2013/09/poetry-friday-katy-perryroar.html#axzz37TCBm1FM using the interactive board to highlight and label examples of
each type of figurative language.
Me
Share a rubric for scoring group and individual work on Alice worlds that demonstrate
examples of figurative language. Model how to put each component in the rubric in your
Alice World as you create one together. Discuss why each part meets the rubric as you go.
Students are to create an Alice World that describes one type of figurative language and
give 2-3 examples of this figurative language that they have found in song lyrics, poetry or
books they have read.
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Create a Sample World together on idioms. Use the following idioms from verse 1 of
“Roar”:
Bite my tongue
Hold my breath
Rock the boat
Link to ClassFlow Presentation of Song Lyrics
Create scenes in Alice with the definition of an idiom using 3-D Text and a Talking
character. Then Create 3 scenes in Alice illustrating these idioms with literal meaning
(biting tongue, holding breath, rocking a boat). Insert some kind of explanation of what
they mean in the song using talking characters or 3-D text. Students may get images online
or create them in PowerPoint and import them as billboards to give their explanations also.
Students may work in pairs or groups of 3 to create an Alice World that explains some form
of figurative language.
Figurative Language
You
Students who want to work independently may create Alice Worlds or Scenes
demonstrating examples of figurative language.
Have students save their worlds to their SkyDrive folders so they can be opened on the
Closure/Assessment Interactive Board and shared. Classmates will use the rubric to evaluate each other’s
projects.
Figurative Language
Rubric
Student Name(s):
CATEGORY
Content
Attractiveness
Requirements
4
Explains form of
figurative
language using 3
or more examples
with details
explaining how
the examples are
that type of
figurative
language. Subject
knowledge is
excellent.
Makes excellent
use of font, color,
graphics, effects,
etc. to enhance
the presentation.
Alice World
includes 3 or more
scenes and all of
the following: 3-D
Text Talking
Characters
Animation
Billboards Dummy
Cameras
Comments:
3
Includes essential
knowledge about
figurative language
and uses 2-3 examples
with details explaining
how the examples are
that type of figurative
language; or gives 3 or
more examples with
limited details
explaining how the
examples are that type
of figurative language
Subject knowledge
appears to be good.
Makes good use of
font, color, graphics,
effects, etc. to
enhance to
presentation.
2
Includes essential
information about
figurative language
but gives limited
examples and few
or no details about
how the examples
are the type of
figurative language
given.
1
Content is minimal OR
there are several
factual errors.
Makes use of font,
color, graphics,
effects, etc. but
occasionally these
detract from the
presentation
content.
Use of font, color,
graphics, effects etc.
but these often
distract from the
presentation content.
Alice World includes 3
or more scenes and at
least three of the
following: 3-D Text
Talking Characters
Animation Billboards
Dummy Cameras
Alice World includes
3 scenes and at
least two of the
following: 3-D Text
Talking Characters
Animation
Billboards Dummy
Cameras
Alice World includes
fewer than 3 scenes
and at least two of
the following or it
includes 3 scenes with
only one of the
following: 3-D Text
Talking Characters
Animation Billboards
Dummy Cameras
Total Score:
Grade Scale:
10-12 Points = A
8 -10 Points = B
6 -8 Points = C
3 - 5 Points = D
0 - 2 Points = F