About This Lesson
Students are put in groups and have to search through the book to find examples of descriptive writing. This is a quick, fun activity. Aligned to Common Core State Standard: RL.11-12.4
ESL, lesson plan, Off2Class, teaching, infinitives, verbs, word, to, English, speakers, objects, sentences, subject, adverbs, adjectives
Grade Level
Grades 9-12
Resource Type
Activity
Standards Alignment
Common Core State Standards
License
Resources
Files
I_Am_Legend_descriptions_(group).doc
Standards
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful.
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It helps students with identifying figurative language in order to develop descriptive writing skills.