100 Metaphor Examples - For Kids and Adults | Ereading Worksheets CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.4 – Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.L.5 – Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. ELA Standards: Literature ELA Standards: Language View SourceCommon Core Lesson and Unit PlansUnderstanding Common Core State Standards WebQuest.Org: Home Rural rappers: The hip-hop revolution sweeping country Australia Updated If you were asked to describe the average rapper, 16 year-old Jacob Pugh probably would not fit the bill. He is white and lives on a farm in the dairy belt of rural south-west Victoria. But he is part of a hip-hop revolution that is sweeping country Australia, where young people are using lyrical rhythm and poetry to express themselves. The grassroots so-called "rap battle" movement is the brainchild of Chris Codix, a former country boy who now resides in Melbourne. He hosts rap battle events across Victoria where scores of country kids are finding their feet in the genre and go head-to-head in a contest of verbal dexterity. The events offer many country rappers a vital chance to perform in front of an audience. "It is such a creative outlet, because they might be surrounded by drugs and violence and different things at home, and this is a place where they can come and feel comfortable," Mr Codix said. 'Praying you don't forget your lines' The initiative has been successful.
idioms Unless you’ve been living in a separate galaxy in the last few weeks, you will have noticed that many people, including English Language Trainers, have been preparing for Halloween. So not wanting to feel left out I thought I would join the crowd and make my own contribution towards this pagan feast. What better way than to share with you 10 idioms with a Halloween theme! Halloween is associated with scary and spooky images like witches, black cats, blood, skeletons, ghosts, bats, weapons (knives, daggers) as well as less scary images like pumpkins and owls. 1. Ex: We didn’t have a cat in hell’s chance of winning that contract. 2. 3. 4. 5. Photo by Ruthanne Reid 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Happy Halloween, everyone.
Teaching Metaphor and Imagery with Billy Collins' Litany This lesson allows students to understand imagery and metaphor in relation to someone that they admire. Students use their own poetry to express imagery and metaphor after looking into Billy Collins’ Litany. Introduction (7 mins): Have students brainstorm individuals they admire or look up to. Who are they? Body (32 mins): Before Reading Strategy: Collaborative Group Annotation (10 mins) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. During Reading Strategy: Annotation (5 min) 1. After Reading Strategy: Rereading, Annotation, and use of T-chart (10 min) 1. After Reading Strategy: Magazine Images (7 min). 1. Exit Ticket (Conclusion): Write a metaphor comparing the person you admire to one of the images you have selected. Writing Assignment (to be completed during next class) Students will write their own “Litany” poem using the images they selected during the first class period. – Billy Collins’ Litany Broken into 5 Sections: – Billy Collin’s reading of “Litany” – Magazine pictures
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33 ways to speak better English If you’re reading this, I imagine you want to speak better English and communicate in a more confident and competent way. When we communicate effectively we are able to express our ideas and opinions, share experiences, and build relationships with others. When we struggle to express ourselves, we feel unvalued and insecure. As human beings, we want to participate in group discussions and have an impact on the society around us. In the modern world, we communicate across borders. By speaking better English, people all over the world can hear our voice. Well, English teachers and English classes definitely help. What you need is to become a self-directed learner, somebody who takes responsibility for their own learning and creates their own learning programme to develop their English. Now, it’s certainly true that speaking is a social activity and is best done with other people. You can do the same with your English. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. I want to go for a drink tonight. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Oodgeroo Noonuccal - Woman - The Australian Women's Register Oodgeroo Noonuccal has written about her life and work in several publications, including a short account in Roberta Sykes's 1993 Murawina: Australian women of high achievement. In addition, extremely numerous publications by and about Oodgeroo Noonuccal are available in most libraries. Janine Little has compiled a bibliography of Oodgeroo's verse, prose and other works, reviews and critical works on her work, obituaries, and audiovisual and performance material featuring Oodgeroo. See 'Oodgeroo: A Selective Checklist' in Oodgeroo: a tribute (Shoemaker (ed), 1994). Oodgeroo Noonuccal was born Kathleen Jean Mary Ruska on 3 November 1920, on North Stradbroke Island, country of the Noonuccal tribe. She attended Dulwich Primary; left school and became a domestic in Brisbane at the age of 13. Oodgeroo served in the Australian Women's Army Service (1942-1944).
Language in pictures from Macmillan Dictionary Are you looking for a new way to learn or teach vocabulary? Our monthly series of infographics can be used to consolidate vocabulary in a more visual way. Each infographic is based on a theme – from the universal theme of love and relationships through hairstyles to special events such as World Book Day, Easter and Earth Day. Infographic: What personality are you? Some people are extrovert – and some are introvert. Infographic: Top 8 trending Open Dictionary words What's a unicorn company or a troll factory? Infographic: 10 words to know when looking for a job If you'd like to work for a company that uses English as its main language, it’s a must to know the right vocabulary. Infographic: royal idioms Have you ever been called a royal pain or a drama queen? Infographic: earthy idioms To celebrate Earth Day on 22nd April we've created this colourful visual to highlight 'earthy' words and phrases. Infographic: spring and Easter Infographic: hairstyles Infographic: describing relationships