URL: http://youtube.com/watch?v=fhvmC0Qpkk0

File type: Video

Watch Clip - Gears (GEARS.m4v - 1617 K)

Description

Students create metaphors for this simple machine, by listing qualities of it, then naming other things that share those qualities, and finally making poetic comparisons without using "like", "as", or other literal language. They share their rationale in class discussion. Total time for warm up: 15-20 minutes.

EXAMPLE: A teammate is a spinning gear.
(Has to work hard along with others to succeed in the task)

Format

Teacher/Student Reference