Figurative Language in Poetry

Amriss·

Poetry

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Grade Level6th Grade

SubjectPoetry

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Unit: 6.2a.1: Identify Figurative Language in Poetry (Part 1) Text/Materials: “A Safe Place” – Nikki Grimes “Legacies” – Nikki Giovanni Figurative Language Anchor Chart RL.6.1, RL.6.4, L.6.5 figurative language, connotation, metaphor, simile, imagery, tone I can identify figurative and connotative language in a poem. I can explain how the poet’s word choice impacts the meaning. Annotated poem highlighting two examples of figurative or connotative language. Short written analysis exp...

This resource focuses on identifying and understanding figurative language within poetry, specifically similes, metaphors, and imagery. It includes a mini-chart with definitions and examples, a warm-up activity to match examples with their types, and a model poem for analysis. The students are guided to find examples of figurative language in selected poems, use visual supports, and express their interpretations. Additionally, the resource encourages students to engage creatively through drawing and summarizing their feelings about the poetic language, with prompts for self-assessment of their confidence in understanding figurative language.