Language+Arts+Focus


 * Language Arts Focus** ** (April 6) **


 * Objective **
 * To explore figurative language.
 * To demonstrate understanding through illustration of an idiom or other figurative language.


 * Materials Needed **
 * You Let the Cat Out of the Bag! (and Other Crazy Animal Sayings) by Cynthia Klingel
 * Ack! There's a Bug in My Ear! (and Other Sayings That Just Aren't True) by Cynthia Klingel
 * You're Clean as a Whistle! (and other Silly Sayings) by Cynthia Klingel
 * Go Fly a Kite! (and Other Sayings We Don't Really Mean) by Cynthia Klingel
 * Monkey Business by Wallace Edwards
 * There's a Frog in My Throat! by Loreen Leedy & Pat Street
 * Mad as a Wet Hen! and Other Funny Idioms by Marvin Terban
 * Punching the Clock: Funny Action Idioms by Marvin Terban


 * Links/ Resources Used **
 * Bitstrips
 * Aviary
 * Pixton

Students will demonstrate understanding of figurative language through the illustration of one idiom. Students can use any of a variety of programs or websites to illustrate (or paper and colored pencils). Several choices are listed above.
 * Summary of Lesson **


 * 21st Century Skills Addressed **
 * Communication Skills
 * Critical Thinking and Systems Thinking
 * Creativity and Intellectual Curiosity
 * Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills
 * Self Direction