understand the definition of a metaphor, identify clue words for finding metaphors,

identify metaphors, utilize metaphors in personal poetry, cite evidence from the text

LA.CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.1 - [Anchor Standard] - Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and
to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions
drawn from the text
LA..CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.2 - [Anchor Standard] - Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze
their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
LA..CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.4 - [Anchor Standard] - Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text,
including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices
shape meaning or tone.
LA..CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.3d - Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory
language to convey experiences and events.

- Receive notes on metaphors and receive direct instruction on this topic.

-Read either the full lyrics or the excerpt of lyrics to the song “Sky Full of Stars” by Coldplay (Teacher
can project lyrics onto Smartboard and can highlight the metaphor found or students can simply read
from printout.)

-Use highlighters to highlight the metaphor as well as to circle or point out the clue word (YOU’RE) that
helps us find the metaphor

-Do a “Think-pair-share” on how the metaphor plays into the entire meaning/theme of the song

-Work individually, with partners, or as a class to complete the worksheet on WHAT the metaphor of this
song is.

-Complete individual inspired metaphor poems after teacher models sample. (Potential for anchor chart
of metaphor ideas prior to inspired poems.)

metaphor worksheet (with evidence cited) and inspired poem

peer tutor, highlighting, scaffolded instruction, print-out of notes

 The metaphor in this song is “you’re a sky full of stars”.

It means that the person the author is writing about pretty much means
the world to the author. This person brightens up the author’s day and
brings light and happiness to his life.

We know this because the author says “I’m gonna give you my heart”.
The author would not give someone his heart unless he loves that person.
The author also states: “you light up the path”. Clearly this person makes
him happy.

Because this person is a “sky full of stars” to him, he is breaking down his
walls and opening himself up. If he is vulnerable and gets torn apart,
then so be it. We know this because he says: “I don’t care, go on and
tear me apart- I don’t care if you do”.
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