Objective:  Students will demonstrate the ability to read poetry and to use oral language to communicate.

Vocabulary:  simile, metaphor

Process:

1.       Share poem "The Adventures of Isabel" by Ogden Nash. Student may read…or I may read… Discuss… 10 mins.

2.       Students were to have brought in a poem that they liked…they share them with one other partner 6-8 mins.

3.       Anyone to share with group? 3-5 minutes

4.       Discussion of similes and metaphors (5 mins)

a.       Similies—comparisons of similar things using the word "like" or "as"

                                                                                        i.      Fights like a lion

                                                                                       ii.      Dark as chocolate

                                                                                     iii.      Light as air

5.     Simile poem example

6.     Students create 3 of their own similes then share with their partner—use their poetry journal.

7.     Metaphor-language comparing unrelated things—you do not use like or as

a.       "my life is a dream"

b.      "I am a rainbow"

c.       "memory is a crazy woman who hoards colored rags and throws away food"

d.      "fury is dark brown…"

8.     Metaphor poem

9.     3 metaphors in poetry journal..share with partner

10.  Wrap up…

11.  Time permitting… do an example of the homework

12.  Homework

a.       Find 3 objects in your room, your house, or school that you come across

b.      Use three single words or short phrases that describe each object in the following areas.

                                                                                        i.      Why is it something you picked? or Why is it cool?

                                                                                       ii.      What is it similar to?

                                                                                     iii.      What is it different from?

                                                                                     iv.      What is its purpose?

                                                                                      v.      What ISN'T its purpose?  (things it may not do well)

Assessment/Evaluation:  The instructor will informally assess student understanding through oral discussion and directed questioning.  Participation will be important.