Figures of Speech: P.E.E. in Action!
Inquiry Framework
Question Framework
Driving Question
The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we use the P.E.E. technique and figures of speech to create a story that captivates readers and deepens their understanding?Essential Questions
Supporting questions that break down major concepts.- How do figures of speech enhance writing?
- What is the P.E.E. technique and how can it improve my writing?
- How can I identify and use different figures of speech effectively?
- How does the use of figures of speech impact the reader's understanding and engagement?
Standards & Learning Goals
Learning Goals
By the end of this project, students will be able to:- Understand and apply figures of speech (simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia) in writing.
- Identify and explain how figures of speech affect a reader's understanding and engagement.
Entry Events
Events that will be used to introduce the project to studentsSimile Slam Poetry Competition
Students prepare and perform original slam poetry pieces, judged on their creative use of similes to convey powerful emotions and imagery. After the performances, students use the P.E.E. technique to dissect and analyze the similes used by their peers, explaining their effectiveness and impact on the audience.Figure of Speech Fashion Show
Students are tasked with creating and presenting a 'wearable metaphor' or 'personified outfit' that visually represents a figure of speech. They must then use the P.E.E. technique to explain the meaning and impact of their design choices to a panel of judges, combining fashion and literary analysis.Portfolio Activities
Portfolio Activities
These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.Figure of Speech Finder
Students will begin by identifying and collecting examples of simile, metaphor, personification, and onomatopoeia from various sources.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA collection of identified figures of speech with explanations.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAddresses the learning goal: Understand and apply figures of speech (simile, metaphor, personification, onomatopoeia) in writing.P.E.E. Paragraph Builder
Students will learn and practice the P.E.E. (Point, Evidence, Explanation) technique to analyze the impact of figures of speech.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA well-structured P.E.E. paragraph analyzing a chosen figure of speech.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAddresses the learning goal: Identify and explain how figures of speech affect a reader's understanding and engagement.Rubric & Reflection
Portfolio Rubric
Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolioFigures of Speech and P.E.E. Technique Rubric
Identification of Figures of Speech
Assesses the ability to accurately identify and source examples of figures of speech such as simile, metaphor, personification, and onomatopoeia from various texts.Accuracy of Identification
Evaluates how accurately the student identifies different figures of speech from provided texts.
Exemplary
4 PointsAccurately identifies all examples of figures of speech across multiple texts with no errors.
Proficient
3 PointsIdentifies the majority of figures of speech correctly, with minor errors.
Developing
2 PointsIdentifies some figures of speech but makes notable errors or omissions.
Beginning
1 PointsStruggles to identify figures of speech; many errors present.
Source Documentation
Assesses the ability to accurately document the sources for each identified figure of speech.
Exemplary
4 PointsDocuments all sources meticulously, showing true diligence.
Proficient
3 PointsAccurately documents most sources with few omissions.
Developing
2 PointsDocuments sources inconsistently, with several missing or incorrect entries.
Beginning
1 PointsRarely documents sources; much is missing or incorrect.
Explanation Clarity
Evaluates the student's ability to clearly explain the meaning of identified figures of speech in their own words.
Exemplary
4 PointsProvides clear, insightful explanations for all figures of speech, showing deep understanding.
Proficient
3 PointsExplains most figures of speech clearly with a good level of insight.
Developing
2 PointsOffers basic explanations that may lack clarity or insight.
Beginning
1 PointsStruggles to explain figures of speech effectively; explanations are unclear.
P.E.E. Paragraph Construction
Assesses the ability to analyze the impact of figures of speech using the P.E.E. (Point, Evidence, Explanation) structure effectively.Point Articulation
Assesses how effectively the student articulates the point regarding the impact of the figure of speech.
Exemplary
4 PointsArticulates points with exceptional clarity and insight, directly linking to the figure of speech used.
Proficient
3 PointsClearly articulates point with good insight into the figure's impact.
Developing
2 PointsArticulates point with some clarity but lacks depth and precision.
Beginning
1 PointsStruggles to articulate point clearly; lacks understanding.
Evidence Use
Evaluates how well the student uses evidence to support their point.
Exemplary
4 PointsUses highly relevant and precise evidence, seamlessly integrated into the analysis.
Proficient
3 PointsUses relevant evidence with few omissions or inaccuracies.
Developing
2 PointsUses some evidence but may include irrelevant or unclear examples.
Beginning
1 PointsUses little evidence; examples are mostly irrelevant or absent.
Explanation Depth
Assesses the depth of explanation connecting evidence to the point, showing how figures of speech affect reader understanding and engagement.
Exemplary
4 PointsProvides comprehensive and insightful explanations, thoroughly linking evidence to the point with clear rationale.
Proficient
3 PointsOffers clear explanations with logical connection of evidence to point.
Developing
2 PointsExplanation is somewhat clear but lacks depth and coherence.
Beginning
1 PointsExplanations are unclear or inappropriate, lacking coherence and insight.