7th Grade Finding Figurative Language In Rikki Tikki Tavi Lesson Plan (Language Arts)

Topic: Finding figurative language in Rikki Tikki Tavi

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to identify and define examples of figurative language in "Rikki Tikki Tavi".

Materials

• Copies of "Rikki Tikki Tavi" for each student
• Handout with definitions and examples of figurative language (e.g. metaphor, simile, personification, etc.)

Warm-up

• Begin by asking students what they know about figurative language. Write their answers on the board.
• Next, provide a brief overview of figurative language and its various forms (e.g. metaphor, simile, personification, etc.).
• Review the examples on the board and discuss the ways in which they are figurative.

Direct Instruction

• Read the first few paragraphs of "Rikki Tikki Tavi" to the class, stopping to point out any examples of figurative language.
• As a class, brainstorm a list of figurative language techniques and their definitions.
• Have students take notes on the figurative language in the story as you continue to read.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in pairs to read a section of the story and identify any figurative language used.
• Have each pair share their findings with the class and discuss the different techniques used.

Independent Practice

• Have students choose a section of the story that they find particularly interesting or exciting.
• Have them find and identify any figurative language used in that section.
• Have students create a poster or presentation to show their classmates the different techniques used and their -interpretation of the meaning.

Closure

• Review the different types of figurative language that were identified in the story.
• Ask students to share their posters or presentations with the class.

Assessment

• Observe students during the independent practice activity to assess their understanding of figurative language and their ability to identify and explain it.
• Collect and evaluate their posters or presentations as a final assessment of their understanding of figurative language and its meaning in the story.