Figurative Language in pop culture

Introduction

In this webquest, students will use the internet to find examples of figurative language and how it is involved in their everyday lives. They will use their creativity and imagination using figurative language to show how it is used in pop culture.

Introduction

In this webquest students will use their knowledge of five types of figurative language learned; metaphor, simile, personification, onomatopoeia and imagery, and relate them to pop culture. They must be able to use and explain these five types as well as why they are used.

Students will pair up and create their own piece of pop culture using all five types of figurative language. They will create; a magazine article, commercial, skit or song and present it to the class.

Let your creativity sail on the sun kissed waters of your imagination.

Task

Process

Evaluation

Figurative Language in Pop Culture Rubiric Total Points 100

	Beginning 5	Developing 10	Accomplished 15	Exemplary 20	Score
Knowledge of subject	Students know a few of the types of figurative language and can not identify them in examples.	Students displayed some knowledge of the subject and could identify a few examples given to them.	Students showed a good knowledge for the subject, while identifying most examples given.	Complete knowledge of the subject matter. Students feel they could “teach” the subject themselves.	____
Understanding of subject	Students can give very basic examples of only a few of the types of figurative language, and usually with help.	Students were able to show their understanding of the different types by providing their own examples of some of the types they learned.	Students are able to provide many examples of different types of language from different genres.	Students are able to go above and beyond expectations in their understanding of the subject, the research, and the language.	____
Teamwork	There is no collaborative effort within the team.	The team only collaborated on some things, but did not agree on everything and lacked a full collaborative effort.	The teams had a good understanding of the concept of teamwork and were able to grasp the concept of collaboration.	Clear collaboration and teamwork. Obvious harmony within the team.	____
Creativity	There was an extreme lack of creative thought.	The main ideas showed a low degree of creativity, though there was promise.	A lot of creative ideas put together in a creative way.	Imagination, originality and a ton of creativity on all fronts with language and tone.	____
Research and Writing	Very little research was done and the writing was short, quick and uninteresting.	Some research done but lacking in connecting the research to the content.	Understanding of research techniques and how to integrate the research into the writing.	Students could incorporate their research and their writing in perfect harmony.	____
				Total---->	____

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing this webquest. Way to go! Not only have you sucessfully learned about some significant times in cultural history, but you have learned how deep of an effect language has played in inspiring the talent, and the youth of the generations. You have been able to recognize different types of figurative language in different areas of popular culture and you have learned how important figurative language is on that culture. Explain what you have learned. Create your own unique and creative form of pop art using figurative language in today's changing culture. How is today's culture different linguistically? Are there any similarities between the culture today and the cultures of the past and how figurative language is used in music?

Credits

Credits:

This webquest is used for the purpose of UNCC MDSK 6162 Technology Assignment. Professor James Davis.

March 25, 2014

By Morgan Vasseur

Bio:

I am currently getting my grad certificate for teaching English Language Arts in Middle Grades. I have my Bachelors of Arts in English. I am obsessed with the power of the imagination, creativity and individuality. My number one goal in life and as a teacher is to show others the importance of being proud of who you are, no matter what because we are all individuals, we are all original and we all have something wonderful to give.