Resources
1. Gorman, R., & Eastman, G. S. (2010). I see what you mean: Using visuals to teach metaphoric thinking in reading and writing. The English Journal, 100(1), 92–99. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net
Summary: This article provides instructional strategies that analyzes images as a way to improve students' reading and writing skills.
2. Palmer, B. C., Shackel, V. S., Miller, S. C., & Leclere, J. T. (2007). Bridging two worlds: Reading comprehension, figurative language instruction, and the English-language learner. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 50(4), 258–267. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net
Summary: English language learners may experience challenges while reading figurative language. The purpose of this article is to deconstruct how Els process figurative language and offers instructional strategies to support their learning.