Mining for Meaning - Figurative Language
Unit Overview
MINING FOR MEANING - FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
| 7th grade |
| 3 lessons |
This unit consists of a series of sequenced lessons, which contain sequenced learning activities designed to provide scaffolded instruction and practice to develop student mastery of skills. |
| The use of figurative language, including symbolism, hyperbole, and imagery, is studied. |
| This unit consists of three lessons. The lessons in the unit focus on figurative language (symbolism, hyperbole and imagery) in fiction (poetry and prose) and nonfiction texts. |
| Handouts including graphic organizers |
| Formative and Summative Assessment |
| Glossary |
Unit Plan: Lessons
| Figurative Language and Symbolism |
Word |
HTML (with links to documents) |
| Digging Deep for Figurative Language |
Word |
HTML (with links to documents) |
| Imagine That! Analyzing Imagery |
Word |
HTML (with links to documents) |
Essential Questions:
| What is meant by figurative language, symbolism, hyperbole, and imagery? |
| How might one determine the meaning of a symbolic word, phrase, and/or section of fiction and/or nonfiction text? |
| What is the difference between literal meaning and symbolic meaning in fiction and nonfiction text? |
| Does symbolism/hyperbole/imagery look different in fiction text as opposed to nonfiction text? |
| How might one interpret the meaning of hyperbole and/or imagery? |
| What are the differences/similarities among symbolism, hyperbole, and imagery? |
| How might symbolism/hyperbole/imagery impact the overall written work? |
Summative Assessment and Scoring Guides:
GRADE-LEVEL EXPECTATION CONTINUUM
Targeted Learning for this unit represents the specific Grade-Level Expectations that are taught and assessed in this unit. Mastery of these skills is expected mastery for students at this grade level. Previous Learning indicates students’ probable beginning skill level. Future Learning provides the “next step” for instruction or student application of Communication Arts skills and concepts.
PREVIOUS LEARNING |
TARGETED LEARNING |
FUTURE LEARNING |
Identify and explain figurative language in poetry and prose (emphasize onomatopoeia and alliteration) |
R2B: Identify and explain figurative language in poetry and prose (emphasize symbolism, hyperbole and imagery) CA 2, 1.5, 1.6, 3.5
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Identify and explain figurative language in poetry and prose (emphasize jargon, dialect and slang) |
Identify and explain figurative language in nonfiction text (emphasize onomatopoeia and alliteration) |
R3B: Identify and explain figurative language in nonfiction text (emphasize symbolism, hyperbole and imagery) CA 3, 1.5, 1.6, 3.5 |
Identify and explain figurative language in nonfiction text (emphasize jargon, dialect and slang) |
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