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In a Nutshell | Figurative Language Activity | Micro-Learning Deck

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Look Inside · 10 pages

Micro-learning deck cover highlighting figurative language, close reading, comprehension, and summarizing
Cover of the figurative language lesson deck
Lesson overview lists a language concept video, a reading passage with audio, comprehension, and a quick write
Overview of the lesson components
Opening lesson prompt asks what “in a nutshell” means, using a walnut photograph as a clue to the expression
Opening prompt about the expression’s meaning
Video lesson slide introduces “in a nutshell” through an English in a Minute clip and a crossed-out “details”
Video portion of the figurative language lesson
Reading passage explains “in a nutshell” as a brief summary, using a conversation about home improvement
Reading passage with an audio option
Fill-in-the-blank activity reviews four passage sentences using “briefly,” “hard,” “nutshell,” and “summary”
Four missing-word comprehension sentences
True-or-false activity checks four statements about nutshells, brief explanations, summaries, and “nutegg”
Four-statement true-or-false comprehension check
Summary writing activity asks for one sentence each after “First,” “Next,” “Also,” and “Last,” using a word bank
Summary response with four sentence starters
Teacher directions explain preparation, timing, lesson formats, icons, speaker notes, and printing options
Teacher guide to using the lesson slides
Accessibility overview lists 14-point minimum text, Lexend Deca font, audio, icons, and writing templates
Overview of the deck’s embedded accommodations
Attributes
Subject

ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension

Grades

Grade 2, 3, 4, 5

Types

Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans

File

Microsoft PowerPoint

Editable
No
Author
Teach Me This
Rating
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About This Product

In a Nutshell | Figurative Language Learning Activity This teaching resource allows students to explore the figurative language term "in a nutshell" in an engaging way. Through close reading of a passage with audio and a short video lesson, learners will strengthen their comprehension of this common figure of speech. Educators can implement this self-paced activity in multiple settings - it works well for whole group introduction, small group practice, or even independent homework. The deck is designed to benefit a wide range of elementary students from grades 2 through 5. With focused content and clear explanations, it breaks down a challenging language arts concept into simple, understandable components.

What's Included

1 PowerPoint with 13 ready to display slides

Resource Tags

comprehension figurative language learning deck

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