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Simile Teacher Resources
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How does one hook a reader? Fourth graders will brainstorm ways to "hook" the reader into a story they wrote. They will view online examples of using figurative language in a story. This is a great "show" not "tell" activity. Resources and links are provided.
Give your learners definitions of rhetorical devices such as simile and onomatopoeia. After each definition there are examples. Animated pictures make this presentation fun and interesting; the last few slides have pictures but no sentences in order to give writers a chance to practice with figurative language.
In this writing poems worksheet, students record 10 nouns, then write 2 or 3 verbs next to each noun, and finally write a simile or metaphor that matches the noun and verbs in that row. Students then organize these lines into stanzas to form their own poems.
Second graders access prior knowledge about two similar things. In this similes lesson, 2nd graders compare figurative and literal language from the poem Amelia Bedelia. Students gather examples and post in Kidspiration. Students complete an exit activity.
Have your class practice their comprehension skills using this resource. After reading Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George, learners engage in cause and effect activities, identify story elements and figurative language, and compare texts.
In this Lord of the Flies activity, students write whether given examples are simile, metaphor, personification, or hyperbole, and tell how they know.
Students differentiate between Metaphor and Simile using a song. In this English assignment, students investigate the reasoning and effectiveness of simile and metaphor. The teacher defines the two terms before the start of the assignment.
Embark on a journey through space with your class. Learners explore the solar system using adjectives and descriptive language. This is a great way to cement knowledge about the solar system, while reinforcing writing skills. Your class should find the process motivating.
Introduce poetry to young writers. After reflecting on the meaning of poetry with quotes, music, and a clip from Dead Poet's Society, seventh graders read poems together and then write their own poetry. The lesson incorporates definitions of different poetic forms and devices.
Fifth graders complete cross-curricular activities to explore the Statue of Liberty. For this Statue of Liberty lesson, 5th graders use the given links to study the Statue of Liberty. Students complete measurement activities and learn historical facts for the statue. Students also write a simile poem about the topic.