Creator: Danielle Padilla
Release Year: 2013
Summary: This Youtube video summarizes what similes and metaphors are and then gives examples of both using popular songs and lyrics. The video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcEV_3009gM
Qualitative Analysis:
This Youtube video could be categorized as Slightly Complex. As far as organization, the video is very clear. The purpose for the video is stated at the beginning and then repated at the end as a reminder. The examples are commonly heard songs that many people will be familiar with. All vocabulary is familiar and conversational. The meaning is clear and consistent throughout the video. The examples help clear any confusion people may have about the meanings of simile and metaphor. The media-content is also very basic as the message is easy to follow and analyze.
Content Standards:
This video would connect well with an English unit on figurative language.
CA English Language Arts Standard Grade 7
1.1 Identify idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes in prose and poetry.
Personal Response:
This is a great video to use in the classroom as part of a unit on figurative language. The students enjoy it very much and it also really helps explain the difference between similes and metaphors. As well, there are a large number of similar videos available on Youtube so it would be easy to pick the one that would be best for your individual class. As a follow up assignment, I have had students find similes and metaphors in songs on their own and they also really enjoy doing that. It is a great way to "spice up" a unit.
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