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Use of the Simile

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify and write their own similes. In this literary devices lesson, 4th graders define and identify similes. The teacher scaffolds the lesson so that all students can write their own similes.
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Similes and Metaphors

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use similes and metaphors to enhance their creative writing. In this creative writing worksheet, students learn the definitions of and differences between similes and metaphors. They practice making similes using the list given...
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Identifying Figurative Language

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore figurative language. In this Fahrenheit 451 lesson, students read the Bradbury novel. As they read, high schoolers note the simile, metaphor, and personification examples that they encounter.
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Simile Crossword Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this simile crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 18 clues to identify the correct terms that will solve the crossword puzzle.
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Similes

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this similes worksheet, students discover what similes are as they read a description and then create 11 similes of their own.
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Pound A Poem

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students participate in various poem-related lessons to learn how they can make a difference in the lives of people they don't know. For this poetry lesson, students discover that this pound a poem competition is about raising money for...
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Simile, Metaphor, Hyperbole

For Students 4th - 8th
In this online interactive figurative language worksheet, students respond to 15 fill in the blank questions identifying each sentence as a simile, metaphor, or hyperbole.
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Antarctic Similes

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this Antarctic similes worksheet, students review the definition of this type of figurative language and then write 5 similes about Antarctic animals illustrating 1 of them.
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Ladybug Similes

For Students 5th - 6th
In this simile activity, students review the definition and an example about similes. Students then write five similes about ladybugs, pick out the best one, and then illustrate it.
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English - "as Big As" -similes

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this similes worksheet, students read a selection about similes and complete 10 similes. Students create five similes and write a paragraph using their similes.
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Animal Similes

For Students 5th - 6th
In this ESL animal vocabulary worksheet, students examine pictures of 7 animals. Students read similes that are incomplete; the animal names will be used to make the simile complete. Example: as blind as a (bat).
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Camel Similes

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this language arts activity, students learn that similes compare 2 things using the words like or as. Students write 5 similes about camels and then illustrate one of them.
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Literary Terms Word Search Puzzle

For Students 6th - 9th
For this literary terms worksheet, students define and review ten key literary terms and then locate and circle those ten terms within a word search puzzle for mastery.
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Similes and Metaphors

For Students 7th - 8th
In this similes and metaphors instructional activity, students write similes for seven given sentences and then change them into metaphors.
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Rain Forest Similes

For Students 2nd
In this rainforest similes worksheet, 2nd graders will read two examples of similes and practice writing 5 similes about things found in the rainforest. Students will pick their favorite simile and illustrate it.
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Teaching Poetic Devices

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify and analyze the poetic devices of alliteration, metaphors, onomatopoeia, personification, rhyme, and similes. They identify examples of each poetic device in songs, complete a worksheet, and teach the devices to a...
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Simile And Metaphor

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a lesson about metaphor and simile while using them in different contexts. They are asked to share some samples that are designed by them to other members of the class. Students practice writing them with the help of...
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Language Arts:Similes That Make Us Smile

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students identify similes and create their own self descriptions using them as examples. After identifying characteristics associated with pictures of the sun, fish, and other items, they discover how those traits can be used as...
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Similes, Metaphors, and Personification

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore figurative language, specifically focusing on similes, metaphors and personification. They work on the web to identify poems that demonstrate simile, metaphor, and personification, then analyze how it enhances...
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Metaphors, Personifications, Similes, and Hyperboles

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss prior knowledge of the terms simile, hyperbole, metaphor, and personification. They then listen to the definitions of each and write a hyperbole, personification, simile, and metaphor to describe a Mr. Potato Head...
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Fall Similes and Metaphors

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars interpret what a similies and metaphors are. They give examples of similies and metaphors. Pupils write different similies and metaphors using fall or autumn descriptive words. Students base their comparisons on facts,...
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Writing Similes

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify and write similes. They define simile and discuss different examples, and with the help of a thesaurus, write original similes that compare the colors of crayons to objects or feelings. Students copy their rough...
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Earth's Just Peachy!

For Teachers K - 4th
Young scholars are introduced to the various layers of the Earth. Using fruit, they discover each layer and discover the use of similies in describing it. They watch a video to better describe each layer of the Earth and its purpose.
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Where's Walden and Why Henry?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders understand how Thoreau can serve as both inspiration and model for the investigation of home places. They explore ways to become better observers of natural and cultural history. Students find out how to connect with their...