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A 4th
grade WebQuest Created
by Danielle Scandrol
Introduction
I don’t
mean to burst your bubble, but you have a project to complete! For the next
several days we will be learning about figurative language. This project will allow you to discover
some of the devices of figurative language.
You will receive 8 grades from this project so it’s very
important that you follow all directions given and you come to school
everyday so as to not miss out on the fun.
Task
You have 5 tasks to complete and a Bonus Task After completing each task, turn in the task
with your project folder. 1. Using the links provided
find and copy 2 examples of each figurative language device: ONOMATOPEIA,
IDIOM, SIMILIE, METAPHOR, HYPERBOLE, PERSONIFICAITON and ALLITERATION. 2. 3. Create your own
examples. You will create 2 of your
own for each category. That means you will create: 2 examples of
onomatopoeia, 2 idioms, 2 similes, 2 metaphors, 2 hyperboles, 2
personifications, and 2 alliterations. 4. WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN? 5. FINAL PROJECT With your partner, create a PowerPoint
presentation of your examples.
Process
**You will need to print each
document as you move through the project.
Task
1 Using
the links provided fill in the worksheet your teacher gave you. You may need to use other resources to find
at least 2 examples for each device.
Some places you can look are your reading book, your AR book, magazines,
and advertisements. Go to the link
below and print this worksheet.
Task 2 Figurative Language Scavenger Hunt Task 3 Using
your definitions from task 1, create 2 NEW and ORIGINAL examples of each type
of figurative language device. Task 3 Write your own examples of each
figurative language device. Task 4 Now
that you know what all these things are, can you identify them? Prove it!
J Answer
the questions on the worksheet provide.
Task 5 Between
your and your partner, you will choose the best example to each type of
figurative device. You will publish
your best example in a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. Task 4 Template
for Student PowerPoint
BONUS TASK
Identify the figurative
language that can be found on this webpage.
Write down the phrases or sayings and identify which figurative
language device is being used.
Evaluation
You will receive 8 graded for this WebQuest.
Conclusion
Once you
complete this project your will have mastered the South Carolina State
Standard which says that you will be able to: “Demonstrate the ability to
identify devices of figurative language such as similes, metaphors, and
hyperbole and sound devices such as alliteration and onomatopoeia.”
Teacher
Page
Terms for Task 1Task 3 Write your own termsTask 4 Template for Student PowerPointTask 5 What does it all mean?FL PowerPoint for
the teacher to introduce the topic
SC Standard Connections
The Figurative Language
WebQuest covers several South Carolina State Standards. The ones in bold are the targeted standards
the others are standards that will be touched upon. They are:
4-R1.6
Demonstrate the ability to analyze details in texts.
4-R1.10
Demonstrate the ability to draw conclusions and make inferences.
4-R2.6
Demonstrate the ability to identify devices of figurative language such as
similes, metaphors, and hyperbole and sound devices such as alliteration and
onomatopoeia
4-R3.5
Demonstrate the ability to explain the figurative use of words in context.
4-W1.6
Demonstrate the ability to write and publish in a variety of formats.
4-C1.1
Demonstrate the ability to face an audience, make eye contact, and use the
appropriate voice level.
4-C1.5
Continue giving brief presentations, demonstrations and oral reports
4-C1.9
Demonstrate the ability to use visual aids, props, and technology to support
and extend his or her meaning and enhance his or her oral presentations.
4-RS2.1
Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of resources, including technology
to access information.
4-RS.3
The student will use a variety of strategies to prepare and present selected
information.
Targeted Levels of Blooms Revised
Taxonomy
BRT 2, A, BRT 3, A, BRT 4,
B, BRT , C
Activity Plan
WebQuest Activity Plan
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