Metaphor+Lesson+Plan

Review of Metaphors/Similes
 * Title of Lesson Plan:**

To review and understand the use of metaphors and similes
 * Goals:**

The student will be able to identify metaphors The student will be able to identify similes The student will be able to tell the difference between a metaphor and a simile The student will be able to locate a metaphor or simile in context
 * Objectives:**

6.R.3.3 Students can describe literary devices to determine meaning in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
 * Standards:**

Smartboard projector/board Powerpoint Presentation: Metaphors/Similes: Song worksheet Paper/writing utensil
 * Materials/Technology:**

At the start of the lesson, the instructor asks the students what they remember of a previous lesson on similes and metaphors. The teacher will ask the students for definitions and examples from different students in order to assess their overall mindset. This is to gauge what they recall from a previous experience with the material before putting it into context with their current novel unit involving //Holes.//
 * Preassessment:**

Following the assessment, the teacher will begin the Powerpoint presentation “Metaphors/Similes”, going through each slide. The instructor can have the students take turns reading aloud each slide. When the teacher comes to the slides “Two peas in a pod” and “raining cats and dogs”, ask the students to explain what each expression means along with noting how the difference between a metaphor and a simile in each example.
 * Procedure:**

Have the students take out a piece of paper. For the 10 //Holes// statements, have the students independently write down if they think the statement is a metaphor or a simile, giving time for the students to view each slide and make a decision. Following the 10 statement, return to the first statement and take turns asking students to read aloud each statement and give their answer. The teacher will review each statement, noting the comparison, if it is a simile or metaphor, and asking the students if they know what the simile/metaphor means. E.g.: what is a matador? What is a revolver? The students will then be asked to form groups of 2-3 people. Each group will be given a Song sheet handout. The students will listen to the songs. The students will be asked to follow the directions on the handout, identifying the metaphors and similes within each of the songs. If the students are having difficulties, the teacher can explain how many similes and metaphors are in each song. Following the group work, the songs will be reviewed on the Powerpoint for the entire class to examine
 * Independent/Group Work:**

The students will hand in their 10 //Holes// statement papers as well as their group work on their song worksheets for assessment.
 * Assessment:**