Name: Renelyn A.

Pansipansi

A Detailed Lesson Plan in English Grade 8

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
a. identify the difference and similarity between simile and metaphor as types
of figurative language/literary devices;
b. construct poem and lyrics using similes and metaphors;
c. appreciate the relevance of using similes and metaphors through applying
them in real-life setting such as in oral communication and writing.

II. Subject Matter

a. Topic: Figurative Language for Comparison: Simile and Metaphor

b. References:

1. Really Learn English.Similes and Metaphors. Retrieved from

https://www.really-learn-english.com/simile-and-metaphor.html
2. Literary Devices.Definition and Examples of Literary Terms. Retrieved
from https://literarydevices.net/simile/

c. Materials: instructional materials, digital pictures, video clip, chart, and

power point
d. Values Integration: Value the literal and nonliteral meaning of figurative
language such as simile and metaphor.
e. Teaching Strategies: Discovery Approach, Lecture Method, Collaborative
Approach and Multi-media Approach

Teacher’s Activities Students’ Activities

A. Preliminary Activities

1. Prayer

May I request everybody to please stand, let us Students do as told.

pray.

Good morning/afternoon class! Good morning Miss Pansipansi!

How are you today? Students’ answers may vary.

2. Checking of Attendance

Is there any absentee? Class

secretary/monitor, kindly check the attendance, Class’ Secretary- Yes, Ma’am.
and I will collect that one right after the
discussion.

3. Motivation

Class, I have here some pictures of flowers and

animals. I am going to present them to you. I
want you to choose one picture whether an
animal or a flower and compare it to one of
your parents, guardians or friends by
answering the questions; (1) How is she/he like
this animal/flower? , and (2) What qualities do
they have in common? I will just call three
students to do the task. Yes, Ma’am.

Did you understand?

(presentation of the pictures)

Student 1: My mother is a rose.

She is lovely and pleasant.

Student 2: My father is like a

carabao. He is very
hardworking.

Student 3: My friend is like a

dog. He is noisy yet lovable.

Class, this time, let us listen and watch a video

clip. I am going to play it now. I want you to
listen and observe because later on, I will give Yes, Ma’am.
you an activity based on the video clip that I will
be presenting to you. Is that clear?

(insert video clip)

Students’ answers may vary.

Now class, What are things being compared

based on the songs? Students’ answers may vary.

Why would the singer want to compare the two

different objects? Students’ answers may vary.

Why do people use comparison?

No, ma’am.
Class, do you know what type of figurative
language these words are in bold (words from
the lyrics in the song)?
 B. Developmental Activities

1. Presentation of the Topic

This afternoon class, I am going to present to

you the two types of literary devices/figurative
language for comparison -Simile and Metaphor.

2. Unlocking of Difficulties

Class, I have here unscrambled letters of

word/s. I want you to guess the word by
scrambling the letters and there is a definition
given for you to help get the correct answer. Yes, Ma’am.

Are you ready?

1. figurative language
1. fugiretavi lungagae

- is when you use a word or phrase that does

not have its normal everyday, literal meaning 2. comparison

2. canoprosim

- the act of examining

resemblance
- relation based on similarities
and differences

3. Discussion

At this moment, I am going to discuss the

two figurative language/literary devices for
comparison which are simile and metaphor. I Yes, Ma'am.
want you to listen attentively and cooperate
with me. Am I understood?

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE FOR

COMPARISON: SIMILE AND METAPHOR

 Simile
-the word "simile" comes from the Latin
root similes, which
means samenessor likeness. The word
"similar" also uses the same root word.
- is the comparison of two unlike things using
“like” or “as”.
- is a figure of speech that expresses similarity

Examples:
 He eats like a pig.
  You are as pretty as a picture.

How to form a Simile:

 as + adjective/adverb + as + noun

Examples:

 as cold as ice.

 as white as snow

 as fluffy as candy

 as funny as a clown

 as colorful as a rainbow

Example Sentences:

 The crayons are as colorful as a

rainbow.

 The sheep was as fluffy as cotton

candy.

2. verb + like + noun

Examples:

 smells like a rose

 eats like a pig

 sings like an angel

 slept like a baby

Example Sentences:

1. I slept like a baby last night.

2. She smells like a rose.

 Metaphor

-the word "metaphor" comes from the Latin

word metaphoria and the Greek
word metapherin. Both of these words mean "to
transfer." A metaphor gives (transfers) qualities
from one noun to another noun.

- is the comparison of two unlike things or

expressions, sometimes using the verb “to
be” or “like” or “as”

- is a comparison between two things. They

don’t necessarily have to be alike but make a
link in the reader’s mind.

Examples:
 He is a pig.
 You are a tulip.
 wooden face
 sea of sadness
 My plan was a house of cards.

How to form metaphor?

 Subject (Noun/Pronoun) + to
be verb + (a/an) + another noun

Examples:
1. She is an angel.
2. My hands are ice.
3. He is a pig.
4. Her eyes were diamonds.
5. The stars were a blanket over the
earth.

2. Not all metaphors are written in the

simple pattern like those in the previous
slides.

Examples:

1. My boss fired the snake.

2. My boss fired the snake.

3. You can form metaphor with verbs and

adjectives.

Examples:

1. A flock of children went to the circus.

2. The investigator digs up evidence
about the crime.

METAPHOR VS. SIMILE

 With similes, the comparison is easy

to understand.

 A metaphor is not always as easy to

understand and can sometimes be
understood in different ways by
 different people or in different
situations.

Examples:
Simile: Sam eats like a pig.
Meaning: He has a terrible
table manners.
Metaphors: Sam is a pig.
Meaning: He is not polite.
Simile: She slept like an angel.
Meaning: She slept soundly.
Metaphors: Oh, she's such an
angel!
Meaning: She is wonderful.
Simile: She slept like an angel.
Meaning: She slept soundly.
Metaphors: Oh, she's such an
angel!
Meaning: She is wonderful.
Simile: Oh! He's as solid as a rock.
Meaning: He is very dependable.
Metaphor: Oh! He's the rock of my
life.
Meaning: He is steadership
influence
in my life.

Importance of Similes and Metaphors

 for comparison
 for emphasis or stress
 for humor
 to make something clear or easy to
understand
 to say something in a new way
 to help the reader/listener form a
picture in their mind
 to make something interesting and
descriptive

4. Application

Let's have a group activity class. I am going to

divide you into 3 groups. Each group has
different task to accomplish. All you have to do Yes, Ma'am.
is just follow the given instructions written in the
cartolina that will be distributed to each group
and will be also flashed on the screen. Did you
understand?
 Very good!

Then, after that, post your work here in front

and select a group representative to report or Students do as told.
discuss your work. You have 5 minutes to do the
task. Is that clear?

Okay, your starts now!

Group 1- Make your own similes and

metaphors poem

Group 2- Identify and interpret the meaning of

similes and metaphors in the poem
"Flint" by Christina Rossetti

Group 3- Compose a lyric of song based on

the
the picture

Flint
By Christina Rosesetti

An emerald is as green as grass,

A ruby red as blood;
A sapphire shines as blue as heaven;
A flint lies in the mud.

A diamond is a brilliant stone,

To catch the world's desire;
An opal holds a fiery spark;
But a flint holds a fire.

Group 3

None Ma'am.
5. Generalization

Class, do you have any questions regarding Our topic is all about figurative
our topic for today? Language for comparison:
Simile and Metaphor.
Very good!

So, what is our topic all about? Simile is a direct comparison

 between two things, using like or
as.

In your own understanding class, what is Metaphor is a comparison

simile? between two things. They don't
necessarily have to be alike but
You got it! Good job! make a link in the reader's mind.

What is metaphor?
Students' answers may vary.
You're correct!
Students' answers may vary.

I'm overwhelmed to know that you are able to

understand our topic for today.
Now class, in what way can we apply or use
similes and metaphors in real-life setting?
How does it change your emotion or affect
you as a listener/reader?

IV. Evaluation

Instructions: You will be listening to parts of some popular songs that use similes and
metaphors. You need to listen carefully and read the lyrics flashed on the screen at the
same time, in order for you to identify similes and metaphors clearly. Then, write down
all similes and metaphors from the songs and place them on the correct column in the
T-chart that will be distributed to each one of you.

(play the video clip)

V. Assignment

Instructions: In a whole sheet of paper, write your interpretation or give meaning to the
similes and metaphors from the songs that you have listed in the previous activity.