Figurative Language in Macavity

In this lesson students will use T.S. Eliot's poem, “Macavity," to analyze the power of word choice and figurative language devices in creating coherent and purposefully written descriptions. They will cite text evidence to show how specific lines of the poem impact and drive the description of the subject of the poem, who happens to be a cat. They will write their own narrative using figurative language to describe an animal.

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Subject(s): English Language Arts

Grade Level(s): 8

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office

Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)

Keywords: Macavity, T.S. Eliot, poetry, figurative language, close reading, American poets, text dependent questions, imagery, narrative writing

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Image/Photograph, Text Resource

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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