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Figurative Language Station Rotation

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Figurative Language Station Rotation

Students working at different learning stations

🎯 Learning Goals

I can...

Identify different types of figurative language

Explain how figurative language creates meaning

Use figurative language in my own writing

Fix grammar errors in sentences with figurative language

📚 Station 1: Teacher-Led Core Skill

Success Criteria: Write a figurative sentence, explain its meaning, and identify the type

1. Write ONE figurative sentence using any type below:

Types: hyperbole, onomatopoeia, alliteration, simile, metaphor

2. What does your figurative sentence mean? Explain in your own words:
3. What type of figurative language did you use?

Hyperbole

Onomatopoeia

Alliteration

Simile

Metaphor

✏️ Station 2: Grammar Spiral

Success Criteria: Fix capitalization and punctuation, rewrite correctly, explain meaning

4. Fix the errors in this sentence, then rewrite it correctly:

the thunder roared like a hungry lion across the dark sky

5. What does this figurative language help you understand?
6. Fix and rewrite: boom crash the dishes fell like dominoes

💻 Station 3: Tech Practice

Success Criteria: Complete 6-8 digital questions with 80% accuracy

Instructions: Go to the assigned website and complete the figurative language practice. Record your score below.

7. My final score: _______ out of _______ questions correct
8. One thing I learned from the digital practice:

🎨 Station 4: Independent Anchor Chart

Success Criteria: Create anchor chart with title, definition, 2+ types, examples, explanations, and visuals

9. Design your anchor chart in the space below. Include:

Creative title

Definition of figurative language

At least 2 types with examples

Explanation of how it helps readers

Visual illustrations

Sentence Frames (choose one to help explain):

• Figurative language helps readers _________________ because _________________.

• When authors use _________________, it makes readers feel _________________.

• _________________ creates meaning by _________________.

🌟 Differentiation & Extensions

Dyslexia-Friendly Options:

• Use text-to-speech for reading passages • Choose audio examples • Work with a partner

Need More Support?

• Use the figurative language reference chart • Ask for sentence starters • Work in small groups

Ready for More Challenge?

10. Extension: Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) that includes at least THREE different types of figurative language. Underline each example.
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