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Mining for Meaning - Figurative
Language
Unit
Overview
MINING FOR MEANING - FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
| 7th grade |
| 3 lessons |
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This unit consists of a series of sequenced
lessons, which contain sequenced learning activities
designed to provide scaffolded instruction and practice to
develop student mastery of skills. |
| The use of
figurative language,
including symbolism, hyperbole, and imagery, is studied. |
| This unit consists of three
lessons. The
lessons in the unit focus on figurative language (symbolism,
hyperbole and imagery) in fiction (poetry and prose) and
nonfiction texts. |
| Handouts including graphic
organizers |
| Formative and
Summative
Assessment |
| Glossary
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Unit
Plan: Lessons
| Figurative Language and Symbolism |
Word |
HTML (with links to
documents) |
| Digging Deep for Figurative
Language |
Word |
HTML (with links to
documents) |
| Imagine That! Analyzing Imagery |
Word |
HTML (with links to
documents) |
Essential
Questions:
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What is meant by figurative language, symbolism, hyperbole, and
imagery? |
| How might one determine the meaning of a symbolic word,
phrase, and/or section of fiction and/or nonfiction text? |
| What is the difference between literal meaning and symbolic
meaning in fiction and nonfiction text? |
| Does symbolism/hyperbole/imagery look different in fiction
text as opposed to nonfiction text? |
| How might one interpret the meaning of hyperbole and/or
imagery? |
| What are the differences/similarities among symbolism,
hyperbole, and imagery? |
| How might symbolism/hyperbole/imagery impact the overall
written work? |
Summative Assessment and
Scoring Guides:
GRADE-LEVEL EXPECTATION CONTINUUM
Targeted Learning for this unit
represents the specific Grade-Level Expectations that are taught and
assessed in this unit. Mastery of these skills is expected mastery for
students at this grade level. Previous Learning indicates students’
probable beginning skill level. Future Learning provides the “next
step” for instruction or student application of Communication Arts
skills and concepts.
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PREVIOUS LEARNING |
TARGETED LEARNING |
FUTURE LEARNING |
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Identify
and explain figurative language in poetry and prose (emphasize
onomatopoeia and alliteration) |
R2B: Identify and explain
figurative language in poetry and prose (emphasize symbolism,
hyperbole and imagery) CA 2, 1.5, 1.6, 3.5
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Identify
and explain figurative language in poetry and prose (emphasize
jargon, dialect and slang) |
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Identify
and explain figurative language in nonfiction text (emphasize
onomatopoeia and alliteration) |
R3B: Identify and explain
figurative language in nonfiction text (emphasize symbolism,
hyperbole and imagery) CA 3, 1.5, 1.6, 3.5 |
Identify
and explain figurative language in nonfiction text (emphasize
jargon, dialect and slang) |
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