Figurative Language

Here's a richly detailed unit, designed for second graders, that focuses on decoding figurative language, including similes, metaphors, personification and idioms.

Young writers hunt for examples of figurative language in their reading. The hunt requires pupils to cite  their sources, record a quoted example for each type of figurative language, and an explanation of what they think the examples...

In a matter of minutes, your class and figurative language will be like two peas in a pod! With this brief instructional video, learners review the meaning of idioms with simple illustrations and clear explanations. As the fourth video...

In order to understand figurative language, learners read 5 poems, each exemplifying a different literary device. They discuss and write responses to each poem. They then choose one literary device which they will use as the basis for a...

Finding a good lesson on idioms is like finding a needle in a haystack! This instructional video series touches on a selection of idioms and will help your class gain a better understanding of this type of figurative language. Before...

Looking for a great lesson on idioms? Don't play it by ear, come prepared! With this instructional video, you can review the concept of an idiom with your class and then examine one particular idiom ("Play it by Ear") with creative...

Want a handy way to remember the difference between metaphors and similes, or allusions and alliteration? Individuals craft their own figurative language booklet, complete with definitions, examples, and illustrations, following...

Explore the concept of idioms by examining the meaning of the particular phrase: "tip of the iceberg." After presenting the video, encourage your class to work together to create a list of other idioms they can recall! 

This is a useful phrase for your learners to have in their vocabulary, and a great way of reviewing the meaning of an idiom. "Read between the lines" is both verbally explained as well as illustrated with simple drawings. As the last...

Next time you need a lesson on figurative language, don't find yourself on thin ice. Using cartoons and clear explanations, this resource will offer a review of the concept of idioms as well as explain the meaning of the idiom, "on thin...