Grammer - Senior Secondary 2 - Figures of speech

Figures of speech

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SUBJECT: GRAMMAR

TERM: 2ND TERM

WEEK: 3
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Figures of Speech
CONTENT: Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Hyperbole
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to:
a. Identify different figures of speech.
b. Use figures of speech correctly in sentences.
c. Explain the purpose of using figures of speech in literature and speech.

SET INDUCTION: The teacher displays a short passage with figures of speech and asks learners to identify them.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Discussion, Examples, Role Play
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Chart of figures of speech, Flashcards with examples, Short story or poem with figures of speech

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Figures of Speech

PRESENTATION

INTRODUCTION            

The teacher introduces the lesson by explaining that figures of speech are used to add creativity to language.

She mentions common types: simile, metaphor, personification, and hyperbole.

* Learners listen, take notes, and ask questions about figures of speech.

 

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION / TEACHER MODELLING      

The teacher explains each type of figure of speech with examples:    

  • Simile: A comparison using “like” or “as” (e.g., “She is as busy as a bee”).
  • Metaphor: A direct comparison (e.g., “Time is a thief”).
  • Personification: Giving human characteristics to non-human things (e.g., “The wind whispered”).
  • Hyperbole: An exaggerated statement (e.g., “I’ve told you a million times”). | Learners observe, take notes, and discuss the examples provided.

 

EVALUATION

The teacher asks learners to identify and explain figures of speech in a passage or poem.

  • Learners identify and explain figures of speech in the passage.

CLASS-WORK

The teacher gives learners a list of sentences and asks them to identify the figures of speech used in each.

Example: “The stars danced in the sky.” (personification)

  • Learners work in pairs to identify figures of speech in the sentences.

 

ASSIGNMENT

The teacher asks learners to write a short paragraph using at least two figures of speech.

  • Learners complete the assignment at home.

CONCLUSION

The teacher reviews the lesson, clarifies any doubts, and asks learners to provide examples from their own writing.

Learners share examples and ask questions for clarity.