1. Grade-8
Quarter 2
Figure It Out!
I. Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:
classify figurative language used;
express appreciation, giving points for sensory images in literary
forms; and,
appreciate the beauty of a poem. (Literature)
II. Subject Matter:
Topic: Figurative Language
K to 12 English Grade8
Materials: Pictures, strips of paper
III. Procedures:
A. Activity
What does the picture show?
2. How does deforestationaffect the people?
How important are trees in our lives?
B. Discussion
Now, we are going to read a poem entitled “Tree. ‘’
Tree
Joyce Kilmer (1886-1918)
I think
that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth's sweet flowing breast;
A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
A tree that may in Summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;
Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.
Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.
Try to answer these questions:
1. What is the poem all about?
2. How does the tree praise her God?
3. To what object does the writer compare a poem? What are their
similarities?
3. 4. What makes composing a poem different from creating a tree?
C. Inputs
Points to Remember
The lines from the poem that you had read are examples of figurative
language. They sound interesting, don’t they? Let us dig more!
Now let us all read this following figurative expressions with ouitpouring
emotion:
A poem as lovely as a tree
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest against the
earth’s sweet flowing breast
A tree that looks at God all day and lifts her leafy
arms to pray
Poems are made by fools like me but only God can
make a tree
A "figure" is a drawing, an image or a picture.
Figurative language creates figures (pictures) in the mind of
the reader or listener. These pictures help convey the meaning faster
and more vividly than words alone .We use figures of speech in
"figurative language" to add color and interest, and to awaken our
imagination.
Let’s study more!
Types of Figurative Language
Simile is a figure of speech that says that one thing is like another different
thing. We can use similes to make descriptions more emphatic or vivid. We
often use the words/ expressions: as...as and like, same as, similar with.
4. Examples:
My family was as helpless as a child when that fearful storm happened
but we have recovered.
These cookies we received from a donor were like marsh mallows.
Metaphor says that one thing is another different thing. This allows us to
use fewer words and forces the reader or listener to find the
similarities.
Examples:
Personification portrays an animal or inanimate object that is likened to a
person.
Example:
While the strong winds were hitting the entire village, the
leaves were dancing wildly.
( The leaves were swaying so fast.)
The bamboo tree bowed as the wind blows.
(Its body bends towards the ground)
The stars and the moon were playing hide and seek.
(The stars cannot meet due to a bad weather)
D. Deepening
Most of our houses were crumpled papers in the midst of the land.
(The houses were totally devastated)
George, who is most affected by the lost of his parents is now a sheep
in the dark.
(George who is alone, is longing for his parents.)
5. Let us read the poem again, proper pausing, phrasing and
pronunciation.
Congratulations you’ve made it!!
With your group mates, say something about the picture using
simile, metaphor, or personification. Write your answer on a sheet of
paper or meta cards. Afterwards, present your answer in front.
Picture A
Picture B
Picture C
6. Picture D
E. Application
Based on what you have learned, pick out examples of simile, metaphor
and personification in the poem.
Perspective
I found a hillside all alone and wanted to befriend it.
I felt its heart was broken, and I could help to mend it.
So as it broke its silence and it began to talk,
I felt it needed company, so we began to walk.
And as we walked together, our hearts and minds entwined,
I began to share my problems; I knew it wouldn’t mind.
The trees all leant to listen and my heart was strangely warmed
As they called in reinforcements and the friendly white clouds formed.
7. They all became my counsellors; enveloped me with beauty.
I felt I should let them speak now; it is a true friend’s duty.
They talked to me of wonders beyond my understanding,
And pointed out (in gentle terms) I could be too demanding!
I have such expectations; too great to meet, it seems
That realistically I couldn’t reach them in my dreams!
Then more friends came to join us in the form of nesting birds.
They shared their wisdom openly without the use of words.
Then all at once it came to me….. my problems could be halted.
My outlook was depressing, and of course, it could be altered.
So, suddenly, I made the choice to look with different eyes
And view my world as per advice from friends who were so wise.
So as I bid a fond farewell, my attitude re-taught
I felt my mind had been enriched with lasting food for thought.
The hillside seemed much happier. I felt my deed was done.
So homeward I returned to the rising of the sun.
F. Synthesis
Try this!
Study the dialogue using the given expressions of figurative language.
Identify the statements is used whether literal or figurative.
Please provide pictures of characters.
I
The trees are
shouting.
The floods are
eating the
cities.
Natural Resources like forest,
oceans, and mountains are jewels.
The clouds are terribly crying.
Man is like a
bamboo in times of
calamities.
8. G. Assessment
This time, write your own dialogue with your friend using examples of
figurative expressions.
Friend:__________________________________________________
I:_____________________________________________________
Friend:___________________________________________________
I:_____________________________________________________
Friend:___________________________________________________
I: ______________________________________________________
H. Agreement
Compose a five line poem called a cinquain about the beauty of nature Thank
God for His goodness of providing us all the natural resources.
Follow this pattern below:
Cinquain Pattern
Line1: One word Example:
Line2: Two words
Line 3: Three words
Line 4: Four words
Line 5: One word
Dinosaurs
Lived once,
Long ago, but
Only dust and dreams
Remain
( By Cindy Barden )
9. Key to corrections
Answer in Application
Examples of simile
And view my world as per advice from friends who were so wise.
Examples of metaphor
Then more friends came to join us in the form of nesting birds.
Examples of personification
The trees all leant to listen
As they called in reinforcements and the friendly white clouds formed.
The hillside seemed much happier.
10. Word Bank
Depressing causing or resulting in a feeling of miserable
Homeward going or leading towards home
Outlook a person’s point of view
Perspective way of thingking about something
Reinforce strengthen or support especially with additional material
11. References
Cinquain Poems. (n. d.) Halifax Regional School Board. Retrieved November 22,
2013 from
http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/davidc/6c_files/Poem%20pics/cinquaindescrip.htm
[untitled photograph of deforestation in the Philippines]. Retrieved October 4, 2013
from http://news.mongabay.com/bioenergy/2007/05/lovelock-leaky-warn-for-
deforestation.html
Kilmer, J. (1914). Trees and other poems. New York: George H. Doran Company.
Metaphor. (n. d.) English club. Retrieved October 4, 2013 from
http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/figures-metaphor.htm
Angela. (2013). Perspective. Angela’s Poems. Retrieved November 22, 2013 from
http://www.angelaspoems.com/2013/03/10/perspective/#more-4674
