Original PromptWeek 3: Literary Devices in Storytelling
Focus: Using literary techniques to improve writing
Objectives
Students identify and apply literary devices in narrative writing.
Mini Lessons
Foreshadowing
Symbolism
Imagery
Metaphor & simile
Irony
Activities
Literary device scavenger hunt in texts
Rewrite a plain paragraph using imagery
Identify devices in short excerpts
Grammar Focus
Vivid verbs and descriptive language
Avoiding weak words (very, really, etc.)
Assignment
Write a scene (1 page) that use...
This resource focuses on helping students master five key literary devices—foreshadowing, symbolism, imagery, metaphor/simile, and irony—to enhance their narrative writing. It outlines learning goals and success criteria, enabling students to define, explain, and create original examples of each device. The document provides definitions and examples for each literary device, followed by practice exercises, including identifying devices in excerpts and transforming plain sentences into vivid descriptions. There are prompts for narrative drafting, peer reviews, and strategies for self-assessment, encouraging students to apply the learned devices effectively in their writing. Ultimately, the goal is to deepen students' understanding and application of literary tools to improve their narrative compositions.