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Figurative Language On the SmartBoard and Dana’s 7th Grade Inclusive Classroom Barb Stauffer Trisha Mitchell Susan Schutta New Haven Middle School East Allen County Schools 900 Prospect Avenue New Haven, Indiana 46774 2 Message to the Reader / Teacher About the Authors The authors of this particular lesson plan consist of: a Special Education Teacher, a Language Arts Teacher and a Computer Teacher. Years of experience vary from four years up to nineteen years. Our technological experience is as varied as our teachers. Prior to joining UDL we had been building our inventory of technology equipment. Some of the technology includes: SmartBoards, DANA’s , LCD Projectors, computers, scanners, laser pointer headset, AlphaSmart, digital cameras and video cameras. With our new UDL experiences we will be able to expand on our arsenal of tools and teaching skills, so we can share our experiences with colleagues. Introduction to This Lesson With this lesson, the students will learn to identify figurative language through poetry, essays, and picture representation. They will do this through: • The use of SmartBoard • The use of Dana’s • Teacher led activities • Student led activities • Read Please software Traditionally students have difficulty identifying and/or defining figurative language in the context of written language. Students seem to be more motivated with the use of varied instruction and activities. However, with the use of UDL technique, such as differentiated instruction, and SmartBoard technology, students will be more motivated vs. the more traditional paper/pencil tasks. The Dana’s will assist in the readability of the assignments as students are working to learn the different terms of figurative language and apply them in their writing. Specifically they will learn: alliteration, assonance, cliché, hyperbole, idiom, metaphor, onomatopoeia, personification and simile. This activity should improve the use of figurative language in their processed writing. Students will use figurative language in their essays, draw pictures representing figurative language terms, peer edit, submit final copies and be tested over vocabulary. This activity will take approximately four to five hours to complete, for a class size of thirty students. 3 Indiana Academic State Standards to be Addressed Language Arts Indiana State Standards 7.1.1 – Identify and understand idioms and comparisons – such as analogies, metaphors, and similes – in prose and poetry. 7.4.7 – Use a computer to create documents by using word-processing skills and publishing programs, develop simple databases and spreadsheets to manage information and prepare reports. 7.4.8 – Review, evaluate, and revise writing for meaning and clarity. 7.4.9 – Edit and proofread one’s own, writing, as well as that of others, using an editing checklist, or set of rules, with specific examples of corrections of frequent errors. 7.4.10 – Revise writing to improve organization and word choice after checking the logic of the ideas and the precision of the vocabulary. 7.5.6 – Use varied word choices to make writing interesting and more precise. 7.6.7 – Demonstrate the correct use of quotation marks and the use of commas with subordinate clauses. 7.6.8 – Use correct capitalization. 7.7.1 – Ask questions to elicit information, including evidence to support the speaker’s claims and conclusions. *This lesson can be easily modified to suite the teacher’s individual circumstances and student base. For more information on the Indiana Academic State Standards: www.indianastandards.org www.doe.state.in.us/standards www.edStandards.org/Standards.html 4 Planning Pyramid Some students will • Write or type on Dana’s all definitions and give an example of at least seven types of figurative language. • Identify those seven types of figurative language by using picture representation or a song. • Choose seven types of figurative language and identify them within different types of writing. • Write an essay showing seven examples of figurative language. • Identify other students’ picture representations and ask questions to clarify meaning of figurative vocabulary being presented. • Lead oral presentations with the use of the SmartBoard • Be tested on figurative language vocabulary. Most students will • Write or type on Dana’s all definitions and give an example of at least five types of figurative language. • Identify those five types of figurative language by using picture representation or a song. • Choose five types of figurative language and identify them within different types of writing. • Write an essay showing five examples of figurative language. • Identify other students’ picture representations and ask questions to clarify meaning of figurative vocabulary being presented. • Lead oral presentations with the use of the SmartBoard • Be tested on figurative language vocabulary. All students will • Write or type on Dana’s all definitions and give an example of at least three types of figurative language. • Identify those three types of figurative language by using picture representation or song. • Choose three types of figurative language and identify them within different types of writing. • Identify other students’ picture representations and ask questions to clarify meaning of figurative vocabulary being presented. • Lead oral presentations with the use of the SmartBoard. • Be tested on figurative language vocabulary. 5 http://www.kidskonnect.com/Figurative Language/FigurativeLanguageHome.ht ml This website is a great resource for figurative language vocabulary, definitions and examples. This site also offers the elements of poetry. Teacher Library Screen shots and brief description of websites to be used in this lesson: http://www.clccharter.org/~amy/project/w riters%20workshop/figurativelanguage.ht m This website features mini-lessons and assessments for figurative language, utilizing the SMART Board. Students will identify figurative language through writing. http://lesson-plans- materials.suite101.com/article.cfm/figura tive_language_theatre This site offers everything from articles to lesson plans and everything in between for figurative language. 6 Teacher Library (continued) http://www.promotega.org/msc00010/figlang1. htm This site offers interactive figurative language quizzes. http://www.flocabulary.com/hiphoplangua ge.html This site shows the relationship figurative language and music. http://www.quia.com/quiz/449371.html This site offers a prewritten figurative language quiz. 7 Learner Activities Screen shots and brief description of websites to be used in this lesson: http://www.eacs.k12.in.us/secur e/nhm/FinishLogin.html The media center at NHMS offers many resources for all areas of the middle school curriculum. http://www.kidskonnect.com/Figurativ eLanguage/FigurativeLanguageHome. html This site has vocabulary, examples and games related to figurative language. 8 http://www.studystack.com/flashcard- 47556 This site offers flash cards for students using figurative language. Learner Activities (continued) http://www.fssd.org/debbie_carroll/Figu rative%20Language/figurativelanguage. htm A fun way to answer 10 questions and earn up to 100 game points. Simply click on the quizzes. 9 Assessment Student learning is measured by: • Students will submit their definitions, writing examples and/or essay. • Students will submit their student picture representations, essay or song of figurative language terms. • Test over figurative language vocabulary. • Deliver oral presentation and lead interactive activity in conjunction with the SmartBoard. Possible resources for locating assessment materials: RubiStar: http://rubistar.4teachers.org Electronic Quizzes: http://www.funbrain.com http://quiz.4teachers.org http://www.promotega.org/msc00010/figlang1.htm http://www.quia.com/quiz/449371.html Authoring Software: http://www.inspiration.com (Kidspiration/Inspiration) 10 Modifications: Planning for Academic Diversity LEARNING BARRIER POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS WEB RESOURCES Student cannot read at grade level. 1. Text to Speech Software 2. Group-Learning 3. Teacher Voice Recording on SmartBoard notebook software www.readplease.com www.smarttech.com Student has difficulty comprehending the material. 1. Utilizing tools from the notebook gallery educational essentials, poetry and grammar www.edcompass.smarttech.com Student has difficulty mastering the vocabulary of the unit. 1. Give a pictorial representation or song using figurative language. www.kidskonnect.com/FigurativeLanguage/ FigurativeLanguageHome.html http://www.clccharter.org/~amy/project/writ ers%20workshop/figurativelanguage.htm Student has difficulty with handwriting (speed or accuracy). 1. Use Dana 2. Give extra time Student needs the instructional material in a language other than English. 1. Text to Speech is easily converted into other languages 2. Utilize pictorial representation www.babblefish.com Student needs additional challenge. 1. Peer coach 2. Write an essay including examples of all figurative language defined in this lesson. http://www.twc.org/forums/student_poem_o f_month/student_poet_04-2003.html http://www.clccharter.org/~amy/project/writ ers%20workshop/figurativelanguage.htm Possible resources for developing modifications and accommodations: Making Modifications in the Classroom: A Collection of Checklists: http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/teaching_techniques/mod_checklists.html National Center on Educational Outcomes: http://www.education.umn.edu/NCEO/
