Interpreting Figures of Speech in Context - Playlist and Teaching Notes

Students explore standard L.8.5.A with this playlist. They will interpret figures of speech (such as verbal irony, puns, hyperbole, and synecdoche) in context. Students will work to understand the purpose of figures of speech. Students also have the option to view instructional videos and complete practice quizzes or activities.

This product includes:
• 3 links to instructional videos, audio files, or texts
• 2 links to practice quizzes or activities
• 1 assessment that includes five multiple choice questions
• Definitions of key terms, such as synecdoche and verbal irony
• Examples of how to interpret figures of speech in context
• An accompanying Teaching Notes file

The Teaching Notes file includes:
• Additional information on how to teach puns, one of the most difficult literary devices for an author to incorporate in their writing
• Links to additional practice quizzes or activities
• An answer guide with correct answers, answer choice rationales, and DOK (Depth of Knowledge) levels