This Walking Classroom podcast discusses the effective use of metaphors and similes. Metaphors describe something by comparing it to something else that is totally different. For example, “a blanket of snow” describes snow covering everything. Similes use the word “like” or “as” to make a comparison. For example, “he was as strong as an ox.”
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Common Core
L–Language | SL–Speaking and Listening | RI–Reading: Informational | RL–Reading: Literature | W–Writing | RH–6-8 Literacy in History/Social Studies | RST–6-8 Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects Elementary School:RL.3.4, L.3.5.a, SL.3.1, SL.3.4
RL.4.4, L.4.5.a, SL.4.1, SL.4.4
RL.5.4, L.5.5.a, SL.5.1, SL.5.4
Middle School:
RL.6.4, L.6.5.a, SL.6.1, SL.6.4
RL.7.4, L.7.5, SL.7.1, SL.7.4
RL.8.4, L.8.5, SL.8.1, SL.8.4
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Simile and Metaphor Quiz
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Simile and Metaphor Slide Deck
Includes clips of pop music and Disney songs, with breaks for the class to decide if lyric is simile or metaphor.
Explains similes and metaphors in song.
Explains the central nervous system by comparing it to a telegraph line.
Demonstrate understanding of the forms of figurative language learned by creating a poster or powerpoint.
Choose natural locations from The Nature Conservancy and ask students to describe what they see using similes and metaphors.
Identify the correct meanings of similes and metaphors with this teacher-created interactive quiz.
Brainstorm similes and metaphors, and combine into a descriptive paragraph. Then draw a self-portrait using the description.
Differentiate between similes and metaphors and identify the objects being compared in this ereading.com worksheet.
Join cards to create a simile, by finding the piece that fits perfectly and makes sense.
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