Figurative Language Lesson Plan - 6th Grade ELA by Landyn Collett https://padlet.com/acollet6_1/wgbf3dmbpzu8xdpm Exploring and Understanding Figurative Language in Reading and Writing (Standard 6.L.VAU.5) en-us 2025-07-19 15:38:06 UTC 2025-07-19 18:48:01 UTC hello@padlet.com Main Objective acollet6_1 https://padlet.com/acollet6_1/wgbf3dmbpzu8xdpm/wish/3523972190 Students will identify and explain the function of figurative language in various texts.

]]> 2025-07-19 15:38:07 UTC https://padlet.com/acollet6_1/wgbf3dmbpzu8xdpm/wish/3523972190 Did I Mastered It? acollet6_1 https://padlet.com/acollet6_1/wgbf3dmbpzu8xdpm/wish/3523972191 -Explain the function of each of these forms of figurative language: simile, metaphor, personification, idiom, hyperbole.

-Identify figurative language in text.

-Create your own example of each of 5 forms of figurative language we mastered today.


]]> 2025-07-19 15:38:07 UTC https://padlet.com/acollet6_1/wgbf3dmbpzu8xdpm/wish/3523972191 Think on it... acollet6_1 https://padlet.com/acollet6_1/wgbf3dmbpzu8xdpm/wish/3523972193 What is the point of using figurative language in your text?

]]> 2025-07-19 15:38:07 UTC https://padlet.com/acollet6_1/wgbf3dmbpzu8xdpm/wish/3523972193 Introduction (5 mins) acollet6_1 https://padlet.com/acollet6_1/wgbf3dmbpzu8xdpm/wish/3523972213 Step 1: Watch the entirety of this YouTube video which introduces some different types of figurative language.

]]> 2025-07-19 15:38:13 UTC https://padlet.com/acollet6_1/wgbf3dmbpzu8xdpm/wish/3523972213 Direct Instruction (15 mins) acollet6_1 https://padlet.com/acollet6_1/wgbf3dmbpzu8xdpm/wish/3523972214 Students will complete the Figurative language Power point.

]]> 2025-07-19 15:38:13 UTC https://padlet.com/acollet6_1/wgbf3dmbpzu8xdpm/wish/3523972214 Collaborative Practice (10 mins) acollet6_1 https://padlet.com/acollet6_1/wgbf3dmbpzu8xdpm/wish/3523972215 THINK -PAIR -SHARE

Using the 3 examples of figurative language listed on the first slide of the powerpoint, students will think to themselves, pair up with a partner, then share what they think each sentence actually means.


Random groups will be called on to share their findings.

]]> 2025-07-19 15:38:13 UTC https://padlet.com/acollet6_1/wgbf3dmbpzu8xdpm/wish/3523972215 Independent Practice (10 mins) acollet6_1 https://padlet.com/acollet6_1/wgbf3dmbpzu8xdpm/wish/3523972223 Students will complete the following using a google doc:

3 original Similes.

3 original Metaphors.

3 original examples of personification.

3 original idioms.

3 original hyperboles.

]]> 2025-07-19 15:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/acollet6_1/wgbf3dmbpzu8xdpm/wish/3523972223 Extension Activity acollet6_1 https://padlet.com/acollet6_1/wgbf3dmbpzu8xdpm/wish/3523972224 Advanced students will write a short paragraph that describes your idea of a perfect day. Make sure to include at least four different types of figurative language in your writing. Be sure to underline each example and identify the type.

]]> 2025-07-19 15:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/acollet6_1/wgbf3dmbpzu8xdpm/wish/3523972224 Group Discussion acollet6_1 https://padlet.com/acollet6_1/wgbf3dmbpzu8xdpm/wish/3523972248 After concluding the powerpoint we will discuss the differences between each of the figurative language options. I will ask for students participation.

]]> 2025-07-19 15:38:16 UTC https://padlet.com/acollet6_1/wgbf3dmbpzu8xdpm/wish/3523972248 Quick Quiz acollet6_1 https://padlet.com/acollet6_1/wgbf3dmbpzu8xdpm/wish/3523972256 Students will complete the SIMILE or METAPHOR quick quiz.

]]> 2025-07-19 15:38:18 UTC https://padlet.com/acollet6_1/wgbf3dmbpzu8xdpm/wish/3523972256 Exit Ticket acollet6_1 https://padlet.com/acollet6_1/wgbf3dmbpzu8xdpm/wish/3523972258 Through google classroom students will complete the Exit Ticket.

]]> 2025-07-19 15:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/acollet6_1/wgbf3dmbpzu8xdpm/wish/3523972258