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Similes: "The Talking Eggs" by Robert San Souci is used to introduce and illustrate an author's use of language to paint a picture in the reader's mind. Students will draw a picture to show what this author meant, create similes to describe themselves, and finally use a simile in their next story in Writer's Workshop.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 English Language Arts); By jennifer lettieri.

Using extended similes to elaborate and add style: Students will analyze a series of extended similes, develop criteria for strong and weak extended similes, and begin using extended similes as a tool for elaboration in their own writing.; Format: lesson plan (grade 10 English Language Arts); By Jennifer Smyth.

Figurative language: Similes: Students will define and identify similes as well as evaluate the use of similes in the poem, "The Base Stealer" by Robert Francis.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 English Language Arts); By Kimberly Conville.

A matter of identity: Writing an extended metaphor poem: Students apply their knowledge of literary devices by reading and analyzing the poem “Identity” by Julio Noboa Polanco. Students then create their own poem incorporating the literary devices studied and analyzed in the above mentioned poem. This lesson includes modifications for a Novice Low Limited English student.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts and English Language Development); By Susan Brooks and Carrie Mabry.

Story tellers and poets: Students will examine the style, purpose, and organization of folktales and poetry in order to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of both genres. With this knowledge, students will use the word choice and repetition of traditional folktales to transform them into modern poetry.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 English Language Arts); By Heather Bower and Michele Hicks.

Savvy soil: The students will compare and contrast the physical characteristics of three soils: clay, humus, and sand. They will create double bubble maps and list poems about the soils.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Science); By Karen Smith.

Just like Brian Wilson did: Using allusion to teach imagery & theme: Beginning ENG I students are introduced to the general concepts of imagery (including symbolism) and theme in short literature in a lesson that features two contemporary pop songs and their lyrics. Serves as a useful attention getting exercise for low-level ENG I students who must become familiar with general literary concepts and terms for the ENG I EOC.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9 English Language Arts); By Jeffrey Weeks.

Write on!: Hooking the reader: Students will recognize new and innovative ways to write a narrative by discovering various ways to "hook" the reader with catchy beginnings and using figurative language and writing components to write an interesting story.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 English Language Arts); By Tina Duckwall.

"Sonnet 130": Rude or reality?: This lesson focuses on Shakespeare's "Sonnet 130." It contains a copy of the sonnet, questions to use when discussing and analyzing the sonnet, and a creative component. This lesson has modifications for Novice Low Limited English Proficient students; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts and English Language Development); By Elizabeth Mackie and Vicki Moats.

Figurative language: Metaphor: This lesson is a part of a unit on poetry and figurative language. It is designed to teach students the characteristics of metaphor within the context of poetry.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 English Language Arts); By Nancy Meyers.

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s “I Have A Dream” speech: Students will display their understanding of the symbolism and references that Dr. King used to enrich his famous speech on August 28, 1963 from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial by constructing a “jackdaw,” a collection of documents and objects.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Charlotte Lammers.

Poetry through music: "Smooth": This lesson draws students into a study of poetry, using Carlos Santana and Rob Thomas' "Smooth" as an entry point.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 English Language Arts and English Language Development); By Andrea Belletti.

Walk Two Moons: An integrated unit: Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech is a bittersweet story of a teenager who desperately wants to be reunited with her mother. This unit is an integrated study combining setting, theme, point of view, character, and plot with geography and geometry.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts); By Janet Fore.

An integrated poetry unit: My students have always disliked poetry. The different ways in which this lesson approaches poetry and the connection it makes to their "March Madness" studies seems to make poetry more enjoyable, fun, and relevant for my students. In order to integrate with the sixth grade math and social studies teachers, I teach this unit during the ACC tournament to coincide with the "March Madness" unit that is covered in the math classes.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 English Language Arts); By Nancy Guthrie.

Sticky-note discussions: Sticky-notes discussions are fun, add variety to reading, and allow students to respond to the written text immediately. They are easy to implement in all content areas. Sticky-note discussions are effective when used individually, in a small or large group, or a combination of settings.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–8 English Language Arts); By Kim Rector.

"I Spy": Using adjectives and descriptive phrases: Students will review definitions for adjectives, learn and practice sensory adjectives and imagery, and use adjectives and descriptive phrases in writing a paragraph and/or story.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 English Language Arts); By Elizabeth Hutchens.

One, two, three... go Poe!: In this lesson, students will be able to compare and contrast three short stories they have read by Edgar Allan Poe. The assignment will be divided into three parts: (1) They will have read and discussed or completed other classroom activities on each of the three stories. (2) They will work in small groups to brainstorm and create comparison/contrast charts that will be shared with the class. (3) Students will create their own graphic organizers based on the ideas shared in step two and then create a draft and final paper.; Format: lesson plan (grade 11 English Language Arts); By Janie Peak.

Visualizations: Black poet, Langston Hughes: Third grade or fourth grade students will have an opportunity to read and appreciate selected poetry of the African-American poet, Langston Hughes.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 English Language Arts and Information Skills); By Floanna Long.

Romeo and Juliet: The Balcony Scene (Act 2, Scene 2): O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo? Lesson will help struggling readers to comprehend figurative language and overall meaning in the famous balcony scene. It will also compare text to two media depictions. This lesson has been created with exceptional children and limited English proficient (novice low) students in mind.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts and English Language Development); By Elizabeth Mackie and Vicki Moats.

Persuasive speaking: A classroom model: In Arts of persuasion, page 3; A plan for teaching persuasive speaking in the middle school classroom, with tips for speakers and on how to recognize bias.; By Pamela Myrick and Sharon Pearson.

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