figures of speech: the art of playing with language. unit portfolio presentation cicelle monteros...

Figures of Speech: The art of playing with

language.

Figures of Speech: The art of playing with

language.

Unit Portfolio Presentation

Cicelle Monteros and Paulo Fabrigar

Unit Summary

In this 21st century where communication plays a vital role in nation building, it is good for someone to know the basics of the figurative language.

It is an art that is most likely to be misunderstood by others because it is unusually absent in a common conversation. Through this, the students will be able to express their thoughts creatively, fluently, and effectively.

CFQs

Essential QuestionHow does the figure of speech show the values of humility, creativity, and cheerfulness?How can we promote peace in the interpersonal and social means with the use of effective communication?

Unit QuestionHow can we apply figures of speech in our

daily lives while applying the necessary values?

Content Questions

Is it possible to make use of the different figures of speech in communication?

How can we integrate figures of speech in daily communication?

What are the learning and insight we can get from using figures of speech?

Vision for Unit

Upon planning of this unit plan, we want to:

Use new methods and strategies in teaching while integrating modern means of technology.

Build an effective medium of communication that promote a mutual understanding to everyone.

Come up with a very excellent learning experience for the students.

During this unit, we want our students to:Differentiate and summarize the different figurative speeches in English language. Apply the different figures of speech in creating poems Dramatize an original dialogue for the role-playing activity.

Project Approaches

As our students work on this project, theyWill appreciate the relevance of the figurative speech in human communication. Work into groups and learn to cooperate.Share their literary works to their peers.

21st Century Learning

Students will develop higher-order and 21st century skills in this unit as theyAcquisition of Critical Thinking and Problem Solving skills

Effective Communication and Excellent Interpersonal skills

Collaboration among learners

Initiative and Self-Direction

Gauging Student Needs AssessmentsUse CFQs to learn

Prior knowledge on literature, grammar and poetry.

Idea on dialogue and conversation

Assess 21st Century skills

Ability to identify figurative speeches and to create an original and creative literary output.

Gauging Student Needs AssessmentsI can use the information from these

assessments to:Clarify the perceived ideas of the students toward the topicDesign new activities and develop existing teaching strategies.

Students can use the information from these assessments to:Integrate their learning from other fields and articulate their ideas in a creative manner.Set their personal standards on their intellectual, aesthetic, and social development.

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