Rich imagery engages the reader, and figurative language is one element that makes writing more interesting and vivid. In this activity, students choose a form of figurative language, such as metaphor, personification, hyperbole, or simile. Using a grid layout, students find 1-3 instances of that form of figurative language in the text and illustrate it using the Storyboard That library and Photos For Class. Students will enjoy blending the literal and figurative meanings!
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Student Instructions
Create a storyboard that shows examples of figurative language in "Ghost of the Lagoon".
Encourage deeper thinking by leading a class talk about figurative language examples from the story. Class discussions help students share interpretations and connect figurative language to meaning, boosting engagement and comprehension.
Create open-ended questions about metaphors, similes, and other figurative language found in the text. Prepared prompts guide students to think critically and express their ideas clearly.
Ask each student to read aloud a figurative language example they found and explain why it stood out. Sharing personal choices builds confidence and shows the variety of interpretations in the class.
Guide students to discuss how figurative language shapes the mood or reveals key themes in 'Ghost of the Lagoon.' Making connections deepens literary understanding and makes analysis more meaningful.
Wrap up the discussion by highlighting how figurative language adds richness to the story. Summarizing together reinforces learning and helps students remember what they discovered.
In 'Ghost of the Lagoon', figurative language includes similes like "swift as sound," metaphors, and personification. For example: "A school of fish swam by like silver arrows." These devices make the story more vivid and engaging for readers.
Use a storyboard activity where students identify types of figurative language in the text, such as simile or metaphor. Have them provide definitions, find examples from the story, and illustrate each one. This hands-on approach helps students understand both literal and figurative meanings.
A simple activity is to have students find and illustrate examples of figurative language from a story, like 'Ghost of the Lagoon'. Students can use grids to organize the type, definition, and examples, then create visuals to reinforce understanding.
A simile is a comparison using "like" or "as." In 'Ghost of the Lagoon', similes appear in phrases such as "His words fell upon the air like stones dropped into a deep well." Similes help create vivid mental images for readers.
Figurative language enhances comprehension and engagement by making texts more vivid and relatable. For middle schoolers, analyzing figurative language builds critical reading skills and helps students interpret deeper meanings in literature.