Types of Figurative Language Guided Notes Minilesson

Need notes and practices to introduce types of figurative language? This minilesson is the perfect for defining and identifying SIMILE, METAPHOR, HYPERBOLE, IDIOM, PERSONIFICATION, ONOMATOPOEIA, ALLITERATION! With guided notes and 3 close reading passages, students will be able to distinguish 7 types of figurative language, identify examples, and explain their meanings. The graphic organizer is color-coded to classify figurative language terms into 3 categories: comparisons, sound devices, and descriptive tools.

Begin by reviewing the notes page so that students can first define these terms. Then ask students to match the figurative language type to their definition and category in the match-and-sort practice activity. Once they have the terms and definitions down, add in more challenges with the 3 close reading passages! For practicing the skills, excerpts from The Wizard of Oz text are chunked into 3 parts for teacher modeling, group practice, and independent application. An exit slip with 2 questions is also provided for a formative assessment at the end of the lesson!

Scaffolded student materials and completed teacher answer keys are included as a printable PDF or Google Slides!

What's Included In This Resource?

• Printable PDF and Google Slides Versions!
• Notes Page: Define the terms and see examples! Available in guided notes and blank notes forms for better differentiation!
  • Covers 3 categories of Figurative Language: Comparisons, Sound Devices, and Descriptive Tools.
  • Includes definitions and examples of:
    • SIMILE & METAPHOR
    • HYPERBOLE, IDIOM, & PERSONIFICATION
    • ONOMATOPOEIA & ALLITERATION

• Match & Sort Practice: A quick check to see if students know the basic definitions and categories before moving on to the close reading portion!
  • Match the definition to the figurative language term
  • Then sort the terms into one of the 3 categories based on its function

• Close Reading Passages: Using excerpts from The Wizard of Oz, identify examples of the types of figurative language
  • Includes 3 excerpts for modeling, group practice, and independent application
  • Available in guided and blank forms for better differentiation!

• Exit Slip: Wrap up the lesson with this quick formative assessment! Students answer two questions about comparing types of figurative language!

*Please note that the Google Slide version is not editable but text boxes have been added for students to type in necessary information.

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