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Figurative Language Scavenger Hunt Lesson Plan

Figurative Language Scavenger Hunt Lesson Plan

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Figurative Language Scavenger Hunt

Eighth graders analyze and interpret figurative language. They listen to some examples of poetry which use figurative language. Then, they divide into groups and attempt to find more examples. Finally, 8th graders write what the poet is conveying in the poem.

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