Sarah Barrell, El Monte City School District, University of La Verne
Demonstration: E
Convention Center 311
3:15 – 4:45 p.m.
The presenter will share her unit for teaching figurative language to English language learners through the context of classic American tall tales. This unit incorporates elements of figurative language such as hyperbole, personification, idioms, similes, and metaphors. Examples of texts, models of activities, and handouts of the activities will be shared.