Starting with cliches, students learn what various phrases mean. This takes them from the literal meaning to a higher level of understanding. Students will create a slide show, using a selected poem. Each frame will explain a different concept of figurative language. Indicators Students research the meaning of three to five cliches of their choice.
Students illustrate one cliche to add to the class book of illustrated cliches.
Students summarize the cliche's history and meaning and add this summary to their illustrations. Students learn to identify and classify the cliches into the types of figurative language. Students explain the meaning of a poem by first analyzing and defining the words and phrases. Students create a slide show in ClarisWorks, detailing their poetry analyses to be presented to the class. Precomputer Students research the history and meaning of selected cliches.