Title:

Shades of Meaning

Grade Level:

6,7

Subject:

English Language Arts

Author:

mesontag

Time:

50 minutes

Lesson Plan Type:

Presentation (PowerPoint)

Keywords:

Shades of meaning, figurative language, creative writing, sensory words, imagery

Brief Description:

Through the use of text, graphics, discussion, and practice, students will be able to explain and give examples to illustrate the concept of "shades of meaning", and how this writing technique benefits readers.

California State Standards Addressed:

English Language Arts/6/Writing)1.2
English Language Arts/6/Reading)1.5
English Language Arts/7/Reading)1.1,1.3

Linked with Lesson Plan:

Figurative language

Goal(s):

Students will be able to identify the concept of "shades of meaning".

Specific Objectives:

After viewing a PowerPoint presentation on "shades of meaning", students will be able to illustrate their understanding of this concept by editing a previously created piece of writing to include examples of more precise shades of meaning.

Required Materials:

PowerPoint presentation, A4_ShadesMeaning.ppt, computer, projector, sample of students' previous writing.

Anticipatory Set (Lead-in):

PowerPoint images of Mona Lisa and David.

Lesson Plan Procedure:

Present and discuss the PowerPoint presentation, "A4_ShadesMeaning.ppt".

Closure (Reflect Anticipatory Set):

Students edit a previous writing piece to include more precise shades of meaning.

Plan for Independent Practice:

Students continue to revise previous writing.

Assessment Based on Objectives:

Edited version of student's writing, with more precise shades of meaning words.

Possible Connections to Other Subjects:

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