Connect students directly to the concept in a personal way. Capture students' attention by initiating a group problem-solving activity before delivery of instruction. Begin with a situation that is familiar to students and builds on what they already know. Construct a learning experience that allows diverse and personal student responses. Facilitate the work of cooperative teams of students.
Free writing reactions to pictures which depict paradox, metaphor.
Objective: To introduce students to metaphor, simile, paradox, oxymoron.
Activity: Students free-write reactions to: Picture of an American flag composed of unlit matches about to be lit by a stray match already lit and teacher selected pictures, cartoons depicting metaphor, paradox, oxymoron.
