Do You Know What It Means?

A WebQuest for 3^rd Grade Language Arts Students

Designed by
Sharon Hart
SJHart@wcpss.net

Introduction  |  Task|   Process |  Evaluation  | Conclusion  |  Credit

 

Introduction

Did you know? WRITING CAN BE FUN!
No way! Well let me tell you a trick or two that GOOD writers know how to do. Figurative Language is the name of the game; let’s see if I can show it to you.

  His feet smelled like dead fish.

 

 

The Task

v   Define metaphor.

v   Identify the use of metaphors in literature.

v   Define simile.

v   Identify the use of similes in literature.

v   Define imagery.

v   Identify the use of imagery in literature.

v   Write an original simile and illustrate it to be included in a class book.

v   Write an original metaphor and illustrate it to be included in a class book.

v   Create a self-portrait to be included in our class book.

v    Using similes and metaphors write a description of you that goes along with the self-portrait.

 

The Process

During this webquest you will use many websites to help you achieve an understanding of the Figurative Language writers use to make their text more exciting.

Step One:
        Print out the Figurative Language Worksheet.htm

Step Two:
        Use the websites below to write a definition and give an example of each term on your worksheet.
                Simile
                Metaphor
                Imagery

Step Three:
        Visit the site below to watch a movie on similes and metaphors. Then take the quiz to see how much you’ve learned so far.
                Movie

Step Four:
        Print out this worksheet and complete. Give to your teacher.
                Simile

Step Five:
        See how much you have learned about Similes by taking the online test. Print out the completed test and give to your teacher.
                Simile Test

Step Six:
        Print out this worksheet and complete. Give to your teacher.
                Metaphor

Step Seven:
        See how much you have learned about Metaphors by taking the online test.  Print out the completed test and give to your teacher.
                Metaphor Test

Step Eight:
        Ask for the imagery star from your teacher and cut it out. Fold back each of the five points on the star. Then click on the link below to read the story. As you are reading, lift each of the star’s points and write words or phrases the author uses to appeal to that point’s sense. Use the questions on the flap to help you.
                Story

Step Nine:
        Visit the following site, read the information listed and complete the activity to gain an even better understanding of imagery.
                Imagery

Step Ten:
        Test yourself. Take the online quiz to see how much you have learned about imagery. Print out the completed test and give to your teacher.
                Imagery Test

Step Eleven:
        Print out and complete the self-portrait worksheet. Then draw a self-portrait to go along with the text you have written.
                Self-portrait Worksheet

Step Twelve:
        Compose, type and illustrate an original metaphor, and simile to be included in our book.

 

Evaluation

 

 

Conclusion

After completing this webquest, you should be able to identify and interpret similes, metaphors and imagery in poetry and literature.

 Credits &References

Thanks to Mrs. Dowling for the use of her literary terms quizzes.