Lesson: 1 of 5

Days: 1 & 2

Pre-AP English 10

Title: Poetry Pre-Assessment and Figurative Language Review

Content Standard(s) addressed by this lesson:

10.2.1b Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and
connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone
10.2.1d Evaluate the contribution to society made by traditional, classic, and contemporary works of
literature that deal with similar topics and problems
10.2.3b Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word
meanings.
Inquiry Questions:
How is poetry real world applicable?
How does an author use figurative language to write effective poetry?
Evidence Outcomes:
I am able to discuss how poetry is real world applicable.
I am able to identify figurative language in various forms of poetry.
I am able to use figurative language to write effective poetry.
Assessment of Evidence Outcomes:

Planned Lesson Activities

Activity Name

Poetry Pre-Assessment and Figurative Language Review

Approx. Time

45 minutes

Anticipatory Set

Poetry Pre-Assessment: The assessment is designed to gauge student attitude

toward poetry and to get them thinking about how they use it in their daily lives.
Additionally, students will be given the TPCASTT chart where they will try to
explain each letter of the acronym and how we use it to analyze poetry.

Procedures

Closure

Materials
Accommodations
&
Modifications

1- After collecting the pre-assessments, instructor will lead a class

discussion on where we find poetry and why its relevant to the real
world: song lyrics, literature etc.
2- Students will take out their notes and instructor will begin lesson on
reviewing figurative language, giving examples of each.
3- Next, students will number a piece of paper in their notes 1-10.
Instructor will project one example at a time on the board. The students
will quietly write whether the statement from a poem is an example of a
simile, a metaphor, hyperbole or personification.
4- The class will review each one, sharing how they knew what type of
figurative language each statement is.
5- Students will score themselves as they review with the instructor, so
they may see the extent of their knowledge of figurative language
As an exit ticket, students will be writing their own examples of each a simile,
metaphor, hyperbole or personification. Students will work quietly and turn in
the exit ticket on their way out the door.
Pre-Assessments, PowerPoint

Accommodations: Pre-Assessment will be available in both hard copy and via

iPad. The pre-assessment is designed only to gauge student knowledge of the
topics explored in the unit. The lecture, the practice, and the exit ticket gives
students many opportunities to access the material.
Modifications: Students only need to fill out the parts of the Pre-Assessment
that they know. Additionally, students who are struggling with the material, the
practice may serve as their exit ticket.

Assessment

The exit ticket served as a formative assessment for this lesson. The summative
assessment for this unit will test their knowledge and usage of figurative
language in various forms of poetry as well as the ability to analyze the effect of
these literary devices on poetry.