Literal vs Figurative Language
Distinguish literal from nonliteral (figurative) language in context and interpret common idioms and phrases
Lesson
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“Literal vs Figurative Language means practising the idea at the table with a short text or prompt and one clear check. We will demo once, then your child tries.”
Bring to the table
- 3–5 word cards from the text or list
- Paper for a quick sketch or note
Extra for the adult
Worked example. “Enormous” means very big: “The enormous truck filled the street.”
Optional challenge. For Literal vs Figurative Language, add one harder example after success.
What to notice. Keep one parent note: examples tried; results; support used. This session samples Literal vs Figurative Language, not mastery.
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Check understanding
- Identify whether 'It's raining cats and dogs' is literal or nonliteral and explain what it means
- Read a passage and circle three phrases used nonliterally, restating each in literal terms
- Explain the difference between 'She was on fire' (figurative — performing well) and 'The log was on fire' (literal)
“When your child reads a phrase like "it's raining cats and dogs" or "she had butterflies in her stomach," do they know it doesn't mean what the words literally say?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- English
- Domain
- Vocabulary
- Age range
- Ages 8–12
Standards