Reflection 2: The Search for Similes, Metaphors, and Idioms

The Search for Similes, Metaphors, and Idioms

The game called “The Search for Similes, Metaphors, and Idioms is an interactive game created on PowerPoint by two fourth grade classes. There are two reasons why this game is a good choice for students. The first reason is for the learning process the student utilizes by using this PowerPoint. The second reason is because the PowerPoint was made by fourth graders. It is fun to see what other fourth graders around the world are doing. The students in my class may also want to venture out and come up with an interactive PowerPoint game. The game has a “Winnie the Pooh” theme. The game uses bright, colorful cartoon graphics and a few of the familiar characters we have all grown to love. At the beginning of the game the student reads the definition of similes, metaphors and idioms. Similes, metaphors and idioms can be confusing because they are alike, yet they have their own distinct characteristics. The student must click on any button on the keyboard to go to the next slide. The game allows the student to read one question at a time. For each question there is a choice of three answers. The three choices are similes, metaphors and idioms. The student must choose one answer by clicking on it. The game has fifteen questions. If the student answers correctly Tigger will say something. If the student gives the wrong answer Piglet will say something. It is a cute game, very simple and to the point. All this game lacks is background music. Some students may find this game boring because it isn’t all bells and whistles but it does teach the subject well. The Search for Similes, Metaphors, and Idioms game will be used by each student during the language arts unit that introduces this topic. The game will be used the last 10 minutes of language arts during free time. Research has shown that when the student learns a subject with manipulatives, the student tends to retain what he or she has learned. Students can work on this game at their own pace without feeling pressure. With the help of this game the student will have a much better understanding of the subject.