Assignment:
I am an English teacher in a low income, rural area. My students are from diverse backgrounds and their learning styles are equally divers. I am trying to teach my class about tools that authors use to make their writing more engaging, focusing on symbolism, metaphor and simile. I started by developing a vocabulary handout that defines each word and includes examples for the students.
However, an initial check of students' comprehension suggests they continue to be unable to understand the material. Most importantly, I find my students are unable to grasp the concept of "comparison," making concepts such as simile and metaphor allusive. Can you help me structure a 45-minute lesson that includes elements of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning? Suggest methods I can use to check student-comprehension after the lesson. How can I follow up with students in subsequent class periods to continue to check for comprehension and to remediate students who may still not understand?