| Understanding Metaphors |
Grade:
First |
Content Area:
Technology |
Time Frame:
1-2 lessons (45-90 minutes) |
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Unit/Lesson Overview:
Students will learn the meanings of common metaphors and be able to explore why we use metaphors.
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Student Standards (TEKS)
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| Language Arts: |
1.11(A)
1.11(B)
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I Can....
... understand the meanings of metaphors.... explain which metaphor should be used in a specific scenario. |
Assessment(s):
The teacher will review the Kidspiration activity for accuracy.: |
TAKS Objectives:
| Reading: |
Objective 2 |
| Writing: |
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Bloom's Taxonomy
| Yes |
Knowledge |
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Comprehension |
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Application |
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Analysis |
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Synthesis |
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Evaluation |
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Big 6 Skills
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Task
Definition |
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Info. Seeking
Strategies |
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Location and
Access |
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Use of Information |
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Synthesis |
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Evaluation |
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Supplementary Resources / Materials:
EXAMPLE BOOKS WITH METAPHORS
Through the Mickle Woods Valiska Gregory
Kinda Blue Ann Grifalconi
Little Island Golden MacDonald
The Tale of Peter Rabbit Beatrix Potter
Tar Beach Faith Ringgold
Hide and Seek Frog Alvin Tresselt
White Snow, Bright Snow Alvin Tresselt
Owl Moon Jane Yolen
File: metaphors_1st.ppt
File: metaphor_match.kid
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Internet Links:
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Accommodations:
To be determined by teacher based on student needs |
| Procedures |
Introductory Activity (Warm-Up):
Read aloud one of the books suggested under Supplementary Resources and have the class find the metaphors in the book. |
Lesson:
Step 1: Show the students the metaphors_1st PowerPoint (file 1). Discuss the meaning of each metaphor.Step 2: Save the metaphor_match Kidspiration template (file 2) to the student server. Step 3: In the lab, have the students open the metaphor_match Kidspiration template (file 2) and complete it individually or with a partner. Step 4: Have students save their work and print.
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Reteach:
To be determined by teacher based on student needs
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Extension:
Have students create their own scenario where one of the metaphors learned would be appropriate to use. Have them present their scenario to the class.
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Guiding Questions:
How could you explain the meaning of a metaphor to a friend?What is your favorite metaphor and why?
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Summary Questions:
What questions do you have about metaphors? What would be a good situation to use a metaphor? What do metaphors do to our speaking and writing?
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Reflection:
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