Introduction
Welcome to our Figurative Language Webquest!
In this webquest you will learn about different types of figurative language.
In this webquest you will use outside resources to create a figurative language booklet that you will be responsible for sharing with another person.
Task
Your individual tasks include:
1. Create a booklet with the resources that your teacher has given you. It should be titled "Figurative Language", by your name.
2. Please make sure you use different colors and that it is neat and attractive. :)
3. Each page must include a title of the each type of figurative language
4. You need to include a definition (in your OWN words)
AND an EXAMPLE of each type of figurative language. *The example should be more than one sentence and should thoroughly explain the type of figurative language.
5. Draw a sketch or picture to help explain the figurative language for each page.
6. Include COLOR!
Process
What is figurative language anyways?!
Figurative language is s language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. When a writer uses literal language, he or she is simply stating the facts as they are.
What are the types of figurative language?
Metaphors
Similies
Personification
Onomatopoeia
Hyperbole
Idiom
What is Alliteration? Watch this video to find out, and review other figurative language through Disney movie clips!
I leave you with the Onomatopoiea Rap... :)
Evaluation
| Rubric | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| Neatness | Everything is written in pencil only. There are no sketches, the title page is bare. | Some of the work has color but is missing information/ the information is hard to find. | All pages have color and the information is clear and easy to read. |
| Quality | There are words on each page, but the information is incorrect | The information is partially correct. | All of the information is correct and accurate. |
| Amount of work | There is only one piece of information on the page | There are at least two pieces of information on the pages, but no sketch. | Each page has the correct amount of information on the page (definition, example, sketch, and |
Title Page: 10 Points! Make it nice and pretty!
Conclusion
You have now completed your figurative language webquest and should be an expert by now!
Switch with a partner and compare your booklet to their booklet.