I don't think advertisement creators know what a blessing they are to teachers. I love the La Quinta and GEICO commercials. This commercials are PERFECT for teaching figurative language. I've created a freebie for you to go along with the commercials. The Kicking Butt and Taking Note's commercial is not included in my printable because I teach 4th grade, and the Boss Man would not let me use that one in the classroom. If you teach older students, use it as a model for how to complete the printable. I know the kids would find it hilarious.
This is how I would use these in the classroom.
Day 1: Idioms
1. Discuss what an idiom is.
2. Write an example on the board. (Draw picture of the literal and write the actual meaning like in the printable.)
3. Show the commercials and have students complete the printable.
4. Go over the answers to the printable.
Day 2: Similes
1. Discuss what makes a smile.
2. Show several GEICO Happier Than commercials. (Will need to change it to Happy As)
3. Assign the Happy As Commercial Challenge
4. Let students share their commercials.
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Let me know what your favorite lesson is for teaching figurative language! Good luck creating magic in your classroom!
This is SO much fun. My fifth graders will love looking for the examples of figurative language in these commercials. Thanks for sharing, Stacy @new-in-room-202.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stacy! Kids love commercials. Heck, I do to. It's the only reason I watch the Super Bowl:) Thanks for commenting!
DeleteSelina
I LOVE this!!! What a great way to involve visual literacy. I am your newest follower.
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The Techie Teacher
Thank you! I'm already a follower on your blog.
ReplyDeleteSelin
This is such a cute idea! Figurative language is tricky.
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All the Dots
New subby here, I absolutely LOVE your figurative language activities! What a great way to provide my students with additional support. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love to use video clips in my lessons. I've been using Nicole's YouTube trick all day. I used to use Zamzar but they stopped letting you download YouTube, and I've really missed it. I like to organize my videos in folders so I have it year after year.
DeleteSelina
Hi Selina, Question, what video did you use for On the Bright Side? My students LOVED the activity. I found a La Quinta video called on the bright side, it was completely different than the others.
ReplyDeleteDenise,
DeleteThere are several different On the Bright Side commercials. Any of them will work. I just chose that one because it made me laugh. I'm so happy to hear they liked it!
Selina
What a fun idea! Thanks for highlighting my tutorial, too :)
ReplyDeleteNicole
Teaching With Style
Thank you for that amazing tip! I've been saving YouTube videos like a crazy woman:)
DeleteSelina
This is a great idea...but similies use like or as not "than" that is a hyperbole
ReplyDeleteYes, I was assuming the teacher would turn it around and say, "As happy as ________. " I don't have to teach what a hyperbole is, so that's how I approached it. Sometimes teachers have to do a little stretching to make it work:)
DeleteI just reread it and you are right. I guess I had a brain fart:) I've always taught it as like or as. I made this printable for my blog readers and didn't test in the classroom. Thanks for pointing it out for me. I made the changes!
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