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Course: ELA
Cycle/Year: Secondary Cycle I
(Grade 7)
Lesson Title: Can Walt Disney
Films Help Me Write A Better
Essay?
Plan
Opening: Literary Devices in Popular Culture Video!
10 minutes
Begin with an introduction to Literary Devices; once the students take their seats, welcome
them to the class and begin immediately by showing this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_pxfifB6Co
This well-crafted YouTube video is a 5-minute description of prevalent Literary Devices using
examples from the media and popular culture to reach the students on an age-appropriate and
humorous level. This is a good way to not only introduce the topic, but also provides an
opportunity for students to quickly and quietly find their seats and assume learning ready
mindsets.
Once the video has ended, close this activity by asking the students what they thought of it.
Some guiding questions include:
5-7 minutes
Do you feel like you have a better grasp of Literary Devices after watching this video?
10-15 minutes
Have students place their sentence under the appropriate header (they may collaborate
in their groups).
I will then go over each sentence with the class, and we will vote as to whether it has
been placed under the correct header.
This game adds a kinaesthetic element to my lesson, which I find extremely necessary to
incorporate so that students are not sitting passively for extended periods of time.
Remainder of class
time
McGill University
Student Teacher: Alessia Fasanella
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Now that the students possess basic knowledge of literary devices, I will ask them to
pay close attention to any LDs they find throughout the text for us to discuss.
Closure:
I will ask the students if they look forward to reading more. I will then have them write
down any homework in their agendas (which will include studying for a short LD quiz
on the following day).
Assessment:
As this is an introductory lesson, I am not formally assessing any competencies.
However, I am informally assessing my students abilities to communicate with each
other, participate in class discussions, and ask questions. This lesson will be followed
by a quiz on prevalent literary devices.
Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_pxfifB6Co
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYzjb-H_gzM
Literary Devices handout: Created by Alessia Fasanella, with reference
to buzzfeed.com.
There are no students with IEPs, learning difficulties or behavioral disorders in this
class.
What to do if we
have extra time
What to do if we run
out of time
Lesson Feedback
(What to change for
The students loved this lesson! They enjoyed the connection to Disney films, and loved
getting up from their seats and moving about the class. For next time, provide a piece of
next time)
sticky tack with each device paper, so students can post it on the board themselves, and
do not need to come see you before hand. Also, you may want to consider skipping
devices such as Allegory which are not prominent and will most likely not be used in a
formal essay by the students (to save on time).
Literary Device
Definition
Example
What is it?
N/A
Symbolism
Dramatic Irony
Allusion
Allegory
McGill University
Student Teacher: Alessia Fasanella
Alliteration
Hyperbole
Juxtaposition
Simile
Metaphor
ONOMATOPOEIA
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