DEAD but interesting, Enduring, and Figuratively Spoken POET'S SOCIETY OR A Million Words are Worth a Picture.

An Integrated, Interdisciplinary, Thematic unit on Figurative Language in Writing for 7th grade Language Arts students in Virginia. To interpret and understand the implied meaning and message behind language particular to one's culture. Language is a major component of communication - it enhances education and bridges educational gaps, widens employment opportunities, and contributes to social awareness and relationships.

Essential concepts of this unit - how figurative literature is used in literature (fiction & non-fiction), communication, entertainment and social awareness.