My EduClipper is targeted to use as an introduction to a Figurative Language unit. In my 3rd-5th grade classes, we introduce figurative language to different extents in each grade. Each year scaffolds to the next and new literary device terms are added as students progress. It is no secret that a large portion of figurative language content is also on our PSSA tests. I chose to curate either different "articles" (as I shall call them) that I can use to reinforce the teaching of figurative language in my remedial reading courses.
The first figurative language article I curated was a YouTube video that serves as a great introduction to: simile, metaphor, personfication, hyperbole, idiom, and oxymorons. It is a great way to introduce the topic of figurative language.
The second article that I curated is a WONDERFUL infographic perfect for those visual learners. The infographic contains examples, as well as definitions to many of the figurative language terms I frequently use and/or teach.
The third article that I curated was an interesting YouTube "jingle" about similes and metaphors. I thought that it was a great way to get the students interested in the topic, as well as keep them ENGAGED!
The fourth article that I curated was actually a 4th grade reading teachers website blog about alliteration. I chose to curate this because this particular teacher includes picture book examples that I can easily use in my teaching examples, anchor charts that I can easily replicate in my teaching examples, definitions of figurative language terms, and directly embedded YouTube videos that define what alliteration is. I thought it was a great place for my students to explore during our small-group instruction, or recommend to my grade-level teachers to use for their small-group ELA centers.
The fifth article that I curated was a YouTube clip on onomatopoeia. I chose to include this clip because I believe onomatopoeia is best-taught using what it literally is: SOUNDS!
The sixth article that I curated was a website on hyperboles. The website contains great kid-friendly hyperbole poem examples. Did I mention these examples are GREAT?
The seventh article that I curated was another kid-friendly website that also describes key components of literary devices: simile, cliche, hyperbole, peronsification, alliteration, idiom, assonance, onomatopoeia, and metaphors. I feel as though this website is visually-appealing to students and educational at the same time. (Winning!)
The eighth and final article that I curated was a figurative language "jingle" that I feel would best serve as a culminating piece to this unit of study. The jingle is unique enough for students to memorize on their own. I always felt that students learn best when they are INVOLVED. This is a great way to get students involved and engaged in the content.
This was my first time using EduClipper. I found it to be similar to the curating tool Pinterest. (And, incase you did not know, I am quite the pinterest-addict!) Overall, I found the curating tool to be easy to use, effective, and visually appealing. I would highly recommend it for teachers who want to introduce a topic but show students multiple things in the same class period. It is very nice to have everything in one place. I would highly recommend this to teachers to also use as a teaching device for their students. It is a great way for students to organize all of their things all in one place. It is also great that you can "clip" googledocs, throwing in the collaboration piece as well!
5 stars for EduClipper!
For a direct link to my EduClipper board on Figurative Language click here.
The first figurative language article I curated was a YouTube video that serves as a great introduction to: simile, metaphor, personfication, hyperbole, idiom, and oxymorons. It is a great way to introduce the topic of figurative language.
The second article that I curated is a WONDERFUL infographic perfect for those visual learners. The infographic contains examples, as well as definitions to many of the figurative language terms I frequently use and/or teach.
The third article that I curated was an interesting YouTube "jingle" about similes and metaphors. I thought that it was a great way to get the students interested in the topic, as well as keep them ENGAGED!
The fourth article that I curated was actually a 4th grade reading teachers website blog about alliteration. I chose to curate this because this particular teacher includes picture book examples that I can easily use in my teaching examples, anchor charts that I can easily replicate in my teaching examples, definitions of figurative language terms, and directly embedded YouTube videos that define what alliteration is. I thought it was a great place for my students to explore during our small-group instruction, or recommend to my grade-level teachers to use for their small-group ELA centers.
The fifth article that I curated was a YouTube clip on onomatopoeia. I chose to include this clip because I believe onomatopoeia is best-taught using what it literally is: SOUNDS!
The sixth article that I curated was a website on hyperboles. The website contains great kid-friendly hyperbole poem examples. Did I mention these examples are GREAT?
The seventh article that I curated was another kid-friendly website that also describes key components of literary devices: simile, cliche, hyperbole, peronsification, alliteration, idiom, assonance, onomatopoeia, and metaphors. I feel as though this website is visually-appealing to students and educational at the same time. (Winning!)
The eighth and final article that I curated was a figurative language "jingle" that I feel would best serve as a culminating piece to this unit of study. The jingle is unique enough for students to memorize on their own. I always felt that students learn best when they are INVOLVED. This is a great way to get students involved and engaged in the content.
This was my first time using EduClipper. I found it to be similar to the curating tool Pinterest. (And, incase you did not know, I am quite the pinterest-addict!) Overall, I found the curating tool to be easy to use, effective, and visually appealing. I would highly recommend it for teachers who want to introduce a topic but show students multiple things in the same class period. It is very nice to have everything in one place. I would highly recommend this to teachers to also use as a teaching device for their students. It is a great way for students to organize all of their things all in one place. It is also great that you can "clip" googledocs, throwing in the collaboration piece as well!
5 stars for EduClipper!
For a direct link to my EduClipper board on Figurative Language click here.