Figurative+Language

Contributing Teacher(s):Andrea Jackson
Resources:

Content:
􀀳 0801.8.13 Comprehend and use figurative language (e.g., idioms, metaphors, similes, personification, hyperbole, pun).

ISTE Technology:

 * **6.** || **Technology Operations and Concepts** ||
 * || Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: ||
 * ||  || a. || understand and use technology systems. ||
 * b. || select and use applications effectively and productively. ||  ||

@http://quizlet.com/andreadawnjackson and begin practice quiz.
===Procedures: Students will complete figurative language quiz online. Students will then use examples of poetry to create a key identifying idioms, metaphors, similes, personification, hyperbole, and puns and create an original poem.===

and
@http://library.thinkquest.org/J0112392/metaphor.html

Students will practice using puns at
@http://volweb.utk.edu/Schools/bedford/harrisms/puns.htm

Students can use additional resources at.
@http://www.vrml.k12.la.us/cc/poetry/poetryms.htm