In this lesson, students use small group work and interviews to explore the existence and evolution of slang between generations.

In this lesson, students learn about the history of some idioms and how they are used in our language today, and practice using idioms themselves.

This document lists the 300 most common English words for ESL students to study and learn.

Students will learn about the different types of figurative language in this unit. Then, they will read "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes and one of three teacher-selected songs ("Titanium" by David Guetta and Sia, "Firework" by Katy Perry, and "Caged Bird" by Alicia Keys). They will use their understanding of figurative language to interpret the texts and evaluate the theme of each. They will write an essay explaining the theme of each text and evaluating which author uses figurative language to more effectively communicate the theme.

A sixth grade boy lives with his mother. The mother maintains their livelihood with a blue collar job. In the story, William wants to find a cure for unhappiness that he sees in his mother and a man on the street. In this CCSS lesson, students will explore this story through text dependent questions, academic vocabulary, and writing assignments.

In this lesson, students read excerpt 5, focusing on Douglass's failed escape attempt. They will focus on identifying different types of figurative language.