Florida: Feast of Figurative Language

In this lesson (part two of a two-part unit), students will read the poem "Florida" by Elizabeth Bishop and label her use of figurative language. Students will then determine how word choice and figurative language enhance and convey author's meaning and tone. Using Bishop's poem as a model, students then write their own Florida poem brimming with figurative language and vivid vocabulary.
Resource ID#: 32764 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: poetry, mentor text, Florida, figurative language, tone, Elizabeth Bishop
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Text Resource,  Formative Assessment,  Learning Goal
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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