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Lesson Plan

Focus on Figurative Language

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Using the poems "First Snow" by Ted Kooser and "Eating Alone" by Yi-Young Lee (or other suggested poems by Robert Frost or Sara Teasdale), middle schoolers search for examples of figurative language. Guide your learners by discussing what poetry is. Explore tone, imagery, and metaphor in the poems selected. A detailed plan is available if you click view under "Instructional Procedures." 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
metaphors, figurative language, literary devices, imagery, tone, robert frost, poets
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Additional Tags
figurative language, imagery, metaphor, tone, robert frost, sara teasdale, ted kooser, first snow, yi-young lee, good hours, english language arts
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Resource Details
Grade
7th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Research
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Usage Permissions
Fine Print: Educational Use
Common Core
RL.7.4 RL.7.5 RL.7.10