Explore the use of language in literary texts (e.g., rhythm, beat, imagery, simile, and metaphor). 0301.8.10

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1. Metaphor quiz - Answer questions about metaphors
2. Scratch Dance - lesson plan; Using factual information and personal background experience and knowledge, students will create and perform an original poem about an insect. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
3. Wartime Poetry: Working With Similes - analyzes a photograph and brainstorms words to describe the characters' senses and feelings
4. Wizards and Pigs: Episode I Poetry Pickle - students identify rhyme, rhythm, and alliteration

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