Mastering Metaphors: Language Comes Alive
Year 6 English WALT: Understand and create powerful metaphors Duration: 50 minutes
WALT: We Are Learning To...
Understand what a metaphor is and why writers use them Identify metaphors in famous quotes and literature Create our own original metaphors Analyse how metaphors create powerful effects
What is a Metaphor?
Think-Pair-Share: What do you already know about metaphors? Share your ideas with a partner Let's build our understanding together!
A metaphor says one thing IS another to create a vivid image
'The world is a stage' - William Shakespeare We're not saying the world literally IS a stage We're creating a picture to help us understand something better
Metaphor Detectives
Work in pairs to find the metaphors in these famous quotes Highlight or circle each metaphor you discover Discuss: What image does each metaphor create? Extension: Explain why each metaphor is powerful
Create Your Own Metaphors
Choose a topic: nature, school, feelings, or your own idea Use the structure: 'X is Y' Write 3 original metaphors Share your favorites with the class!
Extended Metaphors: When Metaphors Keep Going
An extended metaphor continues over several sentences or lines It develops and builds on the same comparison Creates a deeper, more powerful effect Example: Comparing life to a river that flows, has rapids, calm sections, and reaches the sea
Success Criteria Check & Reflection
I can identify metaphors in text because... I can write my own metaphors using... Metaphors make writing more powerful by... Exit ticket: Share one metaphor you created today