Similes, Metaphors, and Personification

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This seminar will introduce three of eight types of figurative language (simile, metaphor, personification).  Through song lyrics, poems, videos, interactive activities, and collaboration, you will learn to recognize, determine meanings, and identify comparisons within similes, metaphors, and personification examples.StandardsCC.1.2.5.F  Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade-level text, including interpretation of figurative language.

نوع المادة: Lesson Plan

Figurative Language: Hyperbole/Exaggeration/Adage/Proverb

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During this seminar you will be exposed to the last of the figurative language types (hyperbole,  exaggeration, adage and proverb).  This seminar is unique because depending where you research will affect how you perceive them.  Some sites express them as different;  hyperboles vs. exaggerations  and adages vs. proverbs.  On the other hand, some websites view them as one and the same.  A hyperbole is a type of exaggeration and an adage is a type of proverb.  Regardless of how you view them, the most important piece of this seminar is to be able to interpret their meanings when used in texts, songs, movies, life experiences, etc. StandardsCC.1.2.5.F  Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade-level text, including interpretation of figurative language.

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Literal and Non-literal Meanings of Words and Idioms

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In this lesson, students will distinguish the literal and non-literal meanings of verbal and written content in different contexts. The lesson targets adult learners of English who have demonstrated Grades 3- 4 or B-C reading level. Learners will demonstrate an understanding of idioms by using context clues in the sentences to help figure out the meanings of idioms, by drawing out idioms without using words or letters, by giving written tips using idioms, and by creating greeting cards.

نوع المادة: التقييم, Diagram/Illustration, Homework/Assignment, Teaching/Learning Strategy

"Write On!!!" --"Hooking the Reader" غير مُتاح

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Students will recognize new and innovative ways to write a narrative by discovering various ways to "hook" the reader with catchy beginnings and using figurative language and writing components to write an interesting story.

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Loaded Words: Vocabulary That Packs a Punch in Persuasive Writing

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In this minilesson, students practice identifying and purposefully using vocabulary in persuasive writing that is intended to have an emotional impact on the reader.

نوع المادة: Activity/Lab, Lesson Plan

نشاطات الكتابة

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القراءة الحرة هي برنامج تعليمي مفتوح المصدر يساعد المعلمين على تدريس مبادئ القراءة والكتابة. وبما أنه برنامج مفتوح المصدر، فهو يمثل محصلة اجتهادات مجتمع واسع من المعلمين والباحثين. وتضم القراءة الحرة نشاطات للكتابة، وصفحة من الأنشطة للوقوف على المهارات والاستراتيجيات الهامة في مجال الكتابة.

نوع المادة: Activity/Lab, Lesson Plan, القراءة, Teaching/Learning Strategy

6. Ancient Rome غير مُتاح

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The Roman Empire's tentacles stretched from England to Egypt, from Spain to Iraq, and from southern Russia to Morocco. More significantly, ancient Roman civilization thrived for nearly one thousand years. The influence of the Romans over all of those peoples over that span of time defies measure.

نوع المادة: Diagram/Illustration, القراءة

The Blizzard of '49

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The Storm of the Century: The Blizzard of 49 is a WyomingPBS documentary. This documentary tells the story of the worst series of storms in Wyoming's history. But for all the tragedy and loss, suffering, and death, there was hope and heroism, unselfish sacrifice, and generosity. Students will learn about the Blizzard of 1949 and how the State of Wyoming and the Civil Air Patrol responded. The resource videos are based on this documentary and include associated lesson plans. There are three video clips. Clip one starts at the beginning and ends at 2:50 minutes, Clip two begins at 3:50 minutes and ends at 5:50 minutes, clip three begins at 6:00 minutes and ends at 8:41 minutes. Sensitive: This resource contains material that may be sensitive for some students. Teachers should exercise discretion in evaluating whether this resource is suitable for their class.

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Eye on Idioms

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The activity includes a series of exercises, in which students view the literal representations of idioms and then examine the metaphorical meanings of the idioms.

نوع المادة: Activity/Lab, تفاعلية