Demographic information: This lesson plan should be used with 4th or 5th grade students. There is an average size opportunity in a small town in Iowa elementary. Students have different reading abilities and there are many students who are English language learners. There are 23 students, 14 boys and 9 girls. Shelves 3-4 arranged in […]
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Literature is an art and not a science. Therefore, it is difficult to provide comprehensive definitions of different forms of literature. For the most part, the epic can be defined as being a long narrative about great deeds or a serious subject. The narratives are often told in an elevated style, employing a formal and […]
There have been many songs written that express every possible emotion one can feel. When reading the title of Sylvia Plath’s poem “A Christmas Present”, it is likely that the reader will interpret a positive connotation from the title and prepare him or herself for the poem to evoke joy, excitement, or pleasure. Herein lies […]
Imagery Imagery is an important tool in poetry. When you hear the term imagery, you might think of visual images. Imagery, however, can and should involve all five senses: sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste. Language that describes things we can see, hear, smell, touch, or taste is known as concrete language. Good poetry is […]
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Figurative language is an important skill for making writing come alive. With kids, it is necessary for them to be able to identify different types of figurative language. However, it is also vital to teach to use this literary tool without overusing it in writing. These resources are helpful for teaching about similes and metaphors. […]