Microteaching

Lesson Title: Similes Subject: Literature/Poetry Grade Level: 5-8
 * __Lesson Intro__**

-Student Response Boards & Erasers -Paper and Pencils -Simile Poem Practice Sheet -Simile PowerPoint Presentation -Computer & Projector with Sound
 * __Materials & Resources__**


 * __Instruction Procedure__**
 * 1. Do Now:** What does a metaphor and simile both have in common?


 * 2. Essential Question:** What is a simile?

media type="file" key="Similes in Popular Music.mp4" width="484" height="484" align="left"
 * 3. Think, Pair, Share:** The video contains examples of similes in popular music. Observe the examples and try observe what a simile is.


 * 4. PowerPoint Presentation:** Take notes on similes and clarify definition.


 * 5. Think, Pair, Share:** Share examples that students know from real life.


 * 6. Think, Pair, Share:** Review poems from text and identify examples within each.


 * 7. Think:** Begin first half of poetry worksheet.


 * 8. Pair:** Trade with another pair and complete the similes with your partner.


 * 9. Share:** Share your favorite similes that you created. Make sure they are similes.

Answer: A similes compares two things using like or as.
 * 10. Exit Slip:** How can we remember what a simile is?


 * __Method Explanation__**

Think, pair, share is a quick and affective instructional strategy/classroom management strategy that can be used with any age group. Students all receive time to independently complete a task, then more time to complete the same task with a partner and collaborate, then another opportunity to share what they learned with the help of their partner. It provides all students with time to prepare an answer and to participate within every classroom exercise.


 * __Video for Teaching__**


 * media type="file" key="Think-Pair-Share-Intro.mp4" width="484" height="484" || media type="file" key="Think-Pair-Share-Example.mp4" width="485" height="485" align="left" ||

__**Links to Videos (YouTube)**__

Similes in Popular Music

Think-Pair-Share-Introduction

Think-Pair-Share-Example