lesson_plans

2. S will identify figurative language/types of figurative language with emphasis on idioms and imagery 3. S will listen to an Amelia Bedelia book and identify and explain examples of figurative language || 1. Use home page of wiki to discuss this information and answer questions. 2. Use figurative language PP and idioms PP to build understanding of various types of figurative language, especially idioms and imagery. 3. Read AB aloud and discuss the figurative language. || 2. S will select a project to present their learning to the rest of the class. || 1. Using the "links" page on the wiki, students will read articles about their selected athlete and take notes using the graphic organizer on the group wiki page. 2. Students will choose how they would like to present their information to the class and have the idea approved by the teacher. The teacher will record this information on the "groups" page on the wiki. || 2. S will begin writing a figurative work about their athlete using the facts but expressing them in a figurative way. || 1. Using the notes they have taken on their wiki page, students will create an informational project and present it to the class. 2. Students may review the figurative language PPs as needed. Students will write a creative work such as a poem or song to express the information in a figurative way. Students will share their creative work with the class. ||
 * Date || Objectives || Details ||
 * 5/31 || 1. S will discuss class goals, procedures, rights, responsibilities
 * 6/4 || 1. S will randomly select a phrase from "To the sky" and explain the actual meaning of the figurative language. || 1. Review figurative language from the previous day, especially idioms and imagery. Explain that students will be analyzing the summer school song using what they know about figurative language. Randomly draw a strip of paper from the purple box and read it to the students. Brainstorm the figurative meaning of the words. Then students will work with a partner to analyze another phrase from the song randomly selected from the box.Students may access the linked online dictionary if necessary to determine unknown word meanings. Students will share their interpretations with the large group. ||
 * 6/5 || 1. S will scan informational text and select an Olympic athlete to research. || 1. Using the "links" page on the wiki, students will search for and scan articles about Olympic athletes. Students will select an athlete to research. ||
 * 6/6-, 7,11 || 1. S will research and take notes about selected athlete.
 * 6/12, 13, 14 || 1. S will create a project to share what they have learned with other students. || 1. Using the notes they have taken on their wiki page, students will create an informational project and present it to the class. ||
 * 6/18, 19, 20 || 1. S will continue research project as needed.
 * 6/26 ||  ||   ||