Metaphor be with you Lesson Materials
Section A: Metaphor Videos
Instructions: You and your partner will view one of the videos provided below. If you have mad metaphor skillz watch Video #1: The Art of the Metaphor. If your metaphor skills are rusty as the Tin Man after a monsoon watch Video #2: Similes and Metaphors in Pop Music. After viewing (or during) the video complete the Metaphors & Similes Graphic Organizer.
Instructions: You and your partner will view one of the videos provided below. If you have mad metaphor skillz watch Video #1: The Art of the Metaphor. If your metaphor skills are rusty as the Tin Man after a monsoon watch Video #2: Similes and Metaphors in Pop Music. After viewing (or during) the video complete the Metaphors & Similes Graphic Organizer.
Section B: Visual Metaphor Slide Show
Instructions: The first "visual metaphor" (Slide 3) will be discussed as a class. However, there are 4 other metaphorical images (Slides 4, 5, 6 & &) in the slide show. You and your partner should examine at least 2 of these images. Brainstorm and record possible metaphors for your chosen images. Place answers on the back of the Metaphors & Similes Graphic Organizer. Be prepared to present your findings to the class.
Instructions: The first "visual metaphor" (Slide 3) will be discussed as a class. However, there are 4 other metaphorical images (Slides 4, 5, 6 & &) in the slide show. You and your partner should examine at least 2 of these images. Brainstorm and record possible metaphors for your chosen images. Place answers on the back of the Metaphors & Similes Graphic Organizer. Be prepared to present your findings to the class.
Section C: 1-800-MET-AFOR Helpline
Instructions: If metaphors are causing you any pain whatsoever use the cure provided below.
Instructions: If metaphors are causing you any pain whatsoever use the cure provided below.
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