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Figurative LANGUAGE Vocabulary

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Figurative Language - Mini Lesson and Activities 

Figurative Language Vocabulary Mini Lesson

Before students can start analyzing figurative language, they need to understand the basics. This resource goes over 9 vocabulary words associated with figurative language: simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, alliteration, hyperbole, idiom, imagery, and allusion. The purpose for each term is explained and detailed examples are provided.

 This Resource Includes:

1. Google Slides Presentation: 24 colorful and engaging slides that introduce figurative language vocabulary.

2. Notes: Defines and explains simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia, alliteration, hyperbole, idiom, imagery, and allusion.

3. Fill in the Blank Notes: Students can follow along with the notes using this guide. ELA Unlimited Exclusive!

4. Vocabulary Practice: Practice the five terms with Quizizz. Link and instructions included.

5. Instructional Video: Video where I walk students through the slides and help them gain an understanding of the vocabulary.

6. Knowledge Check: Two matching activities are included. One where students have to match the vocabulary word to the correct definition and another where students match the term to the correct example.

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• Link to a Google Slides Download

• Link to a YouTube Instructional Video 

• PDF Versions 

• Teacher Instructions

Figurative Language Vocabulary: The Quest Activity Pack

Figurative Language Vocabulary Quests

The quest pack is an engaging and creative way to help your students practice and apply the figurative language vocabulary.

The Quests: 

• Quest 1: Part One- Students will determine if the 8 sentences are a simile or not. Part Two- Students will write their own examples and nonexamples.

• Quest 2: Part One- Students will read 5 examples and classify the type of figurative language used. Part Two- Students will research their favorite idioms and write dialogue where one of the characters uses the idiom in conversation.

• Quest 3: Part One- Students will write the purpose for each type of figurative language. Part Two- Students will select one of the three images and write a short passage about it using figurative language.

• Quest 4: Part One- Students will fill out an imagery graphic organizer based on their favorite season. Part Two- Students will add imagery to boring sentences in order to make them more engaging.

• Quest 5: Part One- Students will match the allusion to the correct meaning. Part Two- Students will write a paragraph that uses one of the allusions from the previous activity as a passing comment or thought made by a character.

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• Link to a Google Slides Download and Google Doc version 

• PDF Versions 

• Teacher Instructions

Connotation & Denotation

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Connotation & Denotation - Mini Lesson and Activities 

Connotation and Denotation Mini Lesson

This mini lesson will not only teach your students about connotation and denotation, but it will also help them understand how words carry different meanings depending on context.

 This Product Includes:

1. Google Slides Presentation: 13 colorful and engaging slides that introduce the concept of connotation and denotation.

2. Notes: Defines and explains connotation and denotation. Examples are provided.

3. Fill in the Blank Notes: This guide will help students follow along with the lesson! ELA Unlimited Exclusive!

4. Vocabulary Practice: Practice the terms with Quizizz. Link and instructions included.

5. Instructional Video: Video where I walk students through the slides and help them gain an understanding of connotation and denotation.

6. Knowledge Check: Students are given three words. They have to write the denotative and connotative meaning of each word and write an example sentence for both.

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• Link to a Google Slides Download

• Link to a YouTube Instructional Video 

• PDF Versions 

• Teacher Instructions

Connotation & Denotation: The Quest Activity Pack

Connotation and Denotation Quests

These quests are an engaging and creative way to help your students apply their understanding of connotation and denotation.

The Quests: 

• Quest 1: Part One- Students will determine if the underlined words in the six sentences have a positive or negative connotation. Part Two- Students are given six words and will write a sentence with each word and determine if it had a positive or negative connotation.

• Quest 2: Part One- Students will take the underlined word in six sentences and change it to a word that has a positive connotation and a different word with a negative connotation. Part Two- Students are given a sentence and will use it as a jumping off point to write two passages with contrasting attitudes.

• Quest 3: Part One- Students will read two paragraphs and determine the tone based on the words used in the paragraph. Part Two- Students will select a product from the three provided and write a positive and negative review of the product ensuring the words selected indicate the type of review. 

• Quest 4: Part One- Students are given five team names. They will write about their impression of the team and predict their record based solely on the name. Part Two- Students will come up with a team name that represents the impression they want their team to give off.

• Quest 5: Part One- Students are given five personalities. They will write the denotative meaning and the connotation (positive or negative) of each word. Part Two- Students will choose two personality traits from the list in part one and write a short that represents the connotative meaning of those traits.

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Mood & Tone

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Mood & Tone - Mini Lesson and Activities 

Mood and Tone Mini Lesson

This mini lesson will help your students start to think about and understand how and why an author chooses the words they use. With this mini lesson, you will teach your middle school students the meaning of tone and mood and how to identify it in text. It is a great starting off point for analyzing text.

 This Product Includes:

1. Google Slides Presentation: 15 colorful and engaging slides that introduce the concept of mood and tone.

2. Notes: Defines and explains mood and tone and how to determine it in a selection.

3. Fill in the Blank Notes: Have students follow along with the lesson using this guide! ELA Unlimited Exclusive!

4. Vocabulary Practice: Practice the terms with a Quizizz. Link and instructions included.

5. Instructional Video: Video where I walk students through the slides and help them gain an understanding of mood and tone.

6. Knowledge Check Activities: Students will watch clips from Charlotte’s Web and Frozen and will determine the mood and tone of each clip.

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• Link to a Google Slides Download

• Link to a YouTube Instructional Video 

• PDF Versions 

• Teacher Instructions

Mood & Tone: The Quest Activity Pack

Mood and Tone Quests

These quests are an engaging and creative way to help your students practice and apply their knowledge of mood and tone.

The Quests: 

• Quest 1-3 : Part One- Students will analyze a picture to determine the mood. Part Two-Students will write a story that represents the mood. For each quest, students will use a different method to create the mood- through setting, tone, or genre.

• Quest 4: Part One- Students analyze lyrics from “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac for mood and tone. Part Two-Students will find a song with a similar mood and tone and explain how the lyrics from the song developed the tone.

• Quest 5: Part One- Students will watch a commercial and write about how the mood and tone are different. Part Two-Students write how the mood changes based on the perspective of the viewer.

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• Link to a Google Slides Download and Google Doc version 

• PDF Versions 

• Teacher Instructions

Mood Map

Unlock the power of mood analysis in literature with this engaging, collaborative activity. The mood map resource guides students in exploring the intricate shifts in mood throughout their readings, using an interactive mood map and the captivating short story "Button, Button" by Richard Matheson.

🔗 Included Resources:

Mood Map for 6 Shifts

Mood Map for 3 Shifts

Link to "Button, Button" by Richard Matheson for instant application

✨ Why You'll Love This:

Adaptable: Whether it's the class novel or a shorter text, this activity is versatile.

Engaging: With color assignments and collaborative work, students remain active and involved.

Deep Analysis: Not just a surface-level study, this activity encourages students to ponder underlying themes and the power of mood in storytelling.

Symbolism Activities

This mini lesson will help students understand symbolism, why authors use it, and how to identify and analyze symbols used in text.

This Product Includes:

• Google Slides Mini Lesson: 17 slides that explain and define symbolism, the purpose of symbolism in literature, and how to identify symbols in a text.

• Fill in the Blank Notes: Students can follow along with the lesson using this template.

• Tiered Activities: Practice activities that will guide students in their understanding of identifying and examining symbols.

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• Link to a Google Slides Download (Notes and Student Notes Sheet) 

• PDF Versions 

• Teacher Instructions