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California
Content Standards
1.0 Word
Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development
Students apply their knowledge of word origins to determine the
meaning of new words encountered in reading materials and use those
words accurately.
Vocabulary and Concept Development
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1.1
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Identify and use the literal and figurative meanings of words and
understand word derivations.
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1.2.
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Distinguish between the denotative and connotative meanings of
words and interpret the connotative power of words.
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1.3
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Discern the
meaning of analogies encountered, analyzing specific
comparisons as well as relationships and inferences. |
3.0 Literary Response
and Analysis: Narrative
Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text
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3.7
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Recognize
and understand the significance of various literary
devices, including figurative language, imagery, allegory,
and symbolism, and explain their appeal. |
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Rationale:
Figurative language is used widely in literature as well as in
everyday speaking. Understanding figurative language helps students'
comprehension of the nuances of language, especially in literary
pieces such as poetry.
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Description:
Students will be able to interpret the meaning of poetry through their
understanding of figurative language; such as similes, metaphors, and
symbolism.
- Present Concepts with Objects of
Reality
Teacher presents objects to class and asks students to relate
each object to something familiar to them.
- Responses are Charted
Teacher charts students' responses, and then solicits phrases
from students that show comparisons of the objects to their own
familiar objects.
- Explain Lesson Concepts
Teacher then explains the difference between a simile and a
metaphor, and asks students to classify the phrases accordingly.
- Brainstorm Word/Idea Associations
Using the same objects (see # 1) teacher then asks students to
tell what "idea" each object could possibly represent.
- List Concepts Generated
A list of associated ideas is generated, and teacher explains
this as the concept of symbolism.
- Introduce a New Selection
Teacher introduces a poem and asks students to look for
examples of similes, metaphors, and symbolism within the poem.
- Apply Knowledge within
Small Group
Students are then given a second poem to practice this same
exercise in small groups.
- Report Findings
The meaning of the poem is discussed with the whole class by
using newly acquired figurative concepts.
- Apply
Knowledge Individually
After class practice with analyzing various
poems., Students are to select a poem from among the resources on the Internet. They
will use the poetry analysis
worksheet to identify the figurative language
and analyze its meaning as an independent exercise.
- Final Presentation
Students deliver an oral report of their poetry analysis to the
class using PowerPoint as a visual aid. It will be evaluated
according to this rubric.
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