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Lesson Plan
TOPIC
Name
Subject
Grade Level
Date/Duration
Big Ideas
Essential
Questions
PA/Common
Core/Standards

Objective
Bloom's
Taxonomy

DETAILS
Miss Sydney Geyer
English Language Arts
Fourth Grade
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 (25-30 minutes)
Figurative language is used in all types of writing.
Hyperboles are extreme exaggerations.
What is figurative language?
Why do we need to understand figurative language?
What is hyperbole?
E04.B-V.4.1.2: Demonstrate understanding of figurative
language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
a. Explain the meaning of similes and metaphors in context.
b. Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms,
adages, and proverbs. c. Demonstrate understanding of
words by relating them to their antonyms and synonyms.

Fourth grade students will be able to define, identify,

and create several hyperboles using an interactive
activity booklet with 100% accuracy.

Webb's Depth of
Knowledge
(DOK)
Formative &
Summative
Assessment
Evidence

Formative Assessment
Students actively participate during large group
instruction in the discussion and completion of
activities. Assess by observation throughout lesson.

ISTE Standards
for Students

Summative Assessment
Students complete Hyperbole Examples and
Explanations handouts earning 1 point for each
accurate example and 1 point for each accurate
explanation for a total of 6 points.
Communication and Collaboration
Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making

Framework for
21st Century
Learning
Accommodation
s, Modifications
SUPERVISING
TEACHERS
SIGNATURE

Differentiated instruction using technology, note-taking

template, and interactive activity project to meet the needs
of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners.

CK

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Procedures
RATIONALE for
the Learning
Plan
Introduction

Explicit
Instructions

Lesson
Procedure

CK
Activating Prior Knowledge
Large group discussion utilizing question and answer
regarding figurative speech and hyperboles.
Hook/Lead-In/Anticipatory Set
Work through Hyperbole activity sheet.
Three students write examples on the board of
hyperboles following one that I have written.
Big Idea Statement
Figurative language is used in all types of writing.
Hyperboles are extreme exaggerations.
Essential Questions Statement
What is figurative language?
Why do we need to understand figurative language?
What is hyperbole?
Objective Statement
Fourth grade students will be able to define, identify,
and create several hyperboles using an interactive
activity booklet with 100% accuracy.
Transition
Transitions will be made smoothly and with maximum
control utilizing a transition board.
Key Vocabulary
Figurative language
Hyperbole
Exaggeration
1. During a large group discussion, utilizing question and
answer regarding figurative speech and hyperboles, I
will review the meaning of Figurative language and
define hyperbole.
2. Distribute Hyperbole activity sheet. As a class, read
instructions and create examples on the sheet.
3. Upon completion of this sheet, three students will write
their examples on the board. (Three of the handouts will
be designated as the students to share to control
volunteering)
4. I will read the Paul Bunyan story aloud while students
follow along and highlight examples of hyperboles in the
piece.
5. Students will use the highlighted hyperboles to complete
the guided example and explanation handout
independently.
6. Students will choose one of their favorite examples of a
hyperbole and write it very neatly on the pop-up book

template.
7. Students will then color and cut out the trees, ox, Paul
Bunyan and axe and construct the pop-up book as our
piece to display our learning.
8. In closing, we will review the definitions of hyperbole,
simile metaphor and figurative language to show that
we are building and expanding upon our learning of the
topic.
Reading
Paul Bunyan Close Reading Lesson on Hyperbole and
Materials
Create Your Own Pop-Up Book
Technology
file:///Users/segeyer5/Downloads/PaulBunyanCloseReadingLess
Equipment
ononHyperboleandPopupBook.pdf
Supplies
White board
Transition board
Figurative language posters
Evaluation of
Formal Evaluation
the
Students complete Hyperbole Examples and
Learning/Master
Explanations handouts earning 1 point for each accurate
y of the
example and 1 point for each accurate explanation for a
Concept
total of 6 points.
Informal Evaluation
Students actively participate during large group
instruction in the discussion and completion of activities.
Assess by observation throughout lesson.
Closure
Summary & Review of the Learning
In closing, we will review the definitions of hyperbole,
simile metaphor and figurative language to show that
we are building and expanding upon our learning of the
topic.
Homework/Assignments
Complete interactive activity workbook in class.
Teacher
Self-reflection