Teacher's Notes Metaphors
Teacher's Notes Metaphors
Teacher's Notes Metaphors
Level: Intermediate
Topic: Metaphors
Skills: Listening, speaking, writing
Aim: To distinguish and interpret a metaphor within literary context. (songs,
poetry)
Preparation:
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flashcards
Video with the explanation of metaphor
Video with some pieces of songs
Students hand outs
Scenario worksheet
Pre-task activity
Task
Tell the students they are going to recognize and write down some
metaphors that will appear on the video and that they will use some
pictures to help.
Students will watch and listen to the video 3 times and complete
exercise 1.
Students will compare the answers with a partner.
Check the answers with the whole class.
Tell students to get in pairs and choose two metaphors from exercise 1 to
interpret.
Students will discuss with their partners and will decide the meaning of
the chosen metaphors.
Students will prepare to present their ideas to the class.
Post task
Students will read a piece of a poem and will rewrite it without using
metaphoric sentences. (post task activity)
Students will work on the scenario as a project. ( the instructions are
described on the scenario)