Figurative Language Website Lesson
Technology Integration Unit/Lesson Plan Template (modified from MTS Lesson Plan Template)
Lesson title: Figurative Language Website
Name: Calleen Tokashiki
Subject area: ELA
Grade level: 6-8
Time frame: 2 to 3 weeks
Brief lesson/unit Summary/Description
Students in groups (2 to 3 students) are assigned 2 figurative language terms that they are responsible for defining, showing examples of, and telling their meaning or significance of. Terms included: simile and metaphor, alliteration and onomatopoeia, oxymoron and hyperbole, personification and symbolism, and puns and idioms. Students were also encouraged to create a brief video to explain at least one of their terms. Students will research their terms online, find the most understandable definitions, copy and paste info, then include citations of sources.
State Content Standard/Benchmark addressed http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/index.asp
6.3.7 Explain the effects of common literary devices (e.g., symbolism, imagery, metaphor) in a variety of fictional and nonfictional texts
7. 1.1 Identify idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes in prose and poetry.
8.1.1 Analyze idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes to infer the literal and figurative meanings of phrases.
Educational Technology Standard/Benchmark addressed http://www.iste.org/standards.aspx
3. Research and Information Fluency
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
a. Plan strategies to guide inquiry
b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media
c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
21st Century Skill(s)/Theme(s) addressed http://www.p21.org/route21/index.php
Create Media Products
Understand and utilize the most appropriate media creation tools, characteristics and conventions
Integration into NLMUSD Curriculum Maps (If applicable in Language arts or Math)
This project was integrated into the 6-8 SpEd curriculum map for unit 3.
Students will understand (lesson/unit objectives):
Students will demonstrate understanding of at least 2 figurative language terms by defining these terms, giving/finding examples, and showing their significance or meanings.
Essential Questions to guide this unit/lesson and focus teaching and learning:
What is a [simile, metaphor, alliteration, onomatopoeia, oxymoron, hyperbole, personification, symbolism, pun or idiom]? What is an example of [each]? What does it really mean or why might it be used?
Technology & Web 2.0 resources needed (hardware and software, websites)
iMacs running OSX 10.4.11 or higher to be able to run the Weebly Website builder. Safari, Firefox, or Chrome browser. Google.com to search for definitions, examples, and pictures. iPods, iPads, or other video recording devices. iMac with iMovie software to edit the video footage. Weebly.com student accounts set of for each group of students. Weebly.com teacher site to link all the student group websites to.
Procedure (learning activities)/ lessons of unit
· Overview of content requirements for website and presentation of rubric that will be used.
· How to log into http://student.weebly.com and enter group name and password.
· How to use the modular elements of the Weebly website editor.
· How to do an internet search for an understandable definition and how to copy/paste the information and the web address from where the information came from.
· How to set up web page composition (columns, text boxes, and pictures)
· How to insert other elements.
· How to choose a theme, then make sure text size and color are still readable once the theme is applied.
Assessment Method
Rubric:
D=Web page attempted with definitions that are not understandable and/or examples incomplete.
C=Web page complete with basic definitions for both term with at least 3 examples with explanations for each.
B=Web page complete with basic definitions for both term with at least 5 examples with explanations for each.
A=Same as B plus a short video to explain at least one of the terms.
Notes: (this area may list accommodations, differentiation, as well as other key information that may not fit into the categories above)
Lesson title: Figurative Language Website
Name: Calleen Tokashiki
Subject area: ELA
Grade level: 6-8
Time frame: 2 to 3 weeks
Brief lesson/unit Summary/Description
Students in groups (2 to 3 students) are assigned 2 figurative language terms that they are responsible for defining, showing examples of, and telling their meaning or significance of. Terms included: simile and metaphor, alliteration and onomatopoeia, oxymoron and hyperbole, personification and symbolism, and puns and idioms. Students were also encouraged to create a brief video to explain at least one of their terms. Students will research their terms online, find the most understandable definitions, copy and paste info, then include citations of sources.
State Content Standard/Benchmark addressed http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/index.asp
6.3.7 Explain the effects of common literary devices (e.g., symbolism, imagery, metaphor) in a variety of fictional and nonfictional texts
7. 1.1 Identify idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes in prose and poetry.
8.1.1 Analyze idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes to infer the literal and figurative meanings of phrases.
Educational Technology Standard/Benchmark addressed http://www.iste.org/standards.aspx
3. Research and Information Fluency
Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
a. Plan strategies to guide inquiry
b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media
c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
21st Century Skill(s)/Theme(s) addressed http://www.p21.org/route21/index.php
Create Media Products
Understand and utilize the most appropriate media creation tools, characteristics and conventions
Integration into NLMUSD Curriculum Maps (If applicable in Language arts or Math)
This project was integrated into the 6-8 SpEd curriculum map for unit 3.
Students will understand (lesson/unit objectives):
Students will demonstrate understanding of at least 2 figurative language terms by defining these terms, giving/finding examples, and showing their significance or meanings.
Essential Questions to guide this unit/lesson and focus teaching and learning:
What is a [simile, metaphor, alliteration, onomatopoeia, oxymoron, hyperbole, personification, symbolism, pun or idiom]? What is an example of [each]? What does it really mean or why might it be used?
Technology & Web 2.0 resources needed (hardware and software, websites)
iMacs running OSX 10.4.11 or higher to be able to run the Weebly Website builder. Safari, Firefox, or Chrome browser. Google.com to search for definitions, examples, and pictures. iPods, iPads, or other video recording devices. iMac with iMovie software to edit the video footage. Weebly.com student accounts set of for each group of students. Weebly.com teacher site to link all the student group websites to.
Procedure (learning activities)/ lessons of unit
· Overview of content requirements for website and presentation of rubric that will be used.
· How to log into http://student.weebly.com and enter group name and password.
· How to use the modular elements of the Weebly website editor.
· How to do an internet search for an understandable definition and how to copy/paste the information and the web address from where the information came from.
· How to set up web page composition (columns, text boxes, and pictures)
· How to insert other elements.
· How to choose a theme, then make sure text size and color are still readable once the theme is applied.
Assessment Method
Rubric:
D=Web page attempted with definitions that are not understandable and/or examples incomplete.
C=Web page complete with basic definitions for both term with at least 3 examples with explanations for each.
B=Web page complete with basic definitions for both term with at least 5 examples with explanations for each.
A=Same as B plus a short video to explain at least one of the terms.
Notes: (this area may list accommodations, differentiation, as well as other key information that may not fit into the categories above)