Writing Similes and Metaphors
Grade 5th Grade · ELA · 20 min· 5.ela.12.a Locate Similes, Metaphors, Personification, Hyperbole, Imagery, Alliteration, Onomatopoeia, And Idioms And Interpret Their Meanings In Context.
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can write my own similes and metaphors to make my writing more descriptive.
Warm-Up Video
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Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Similes and metaphors are types of figurative language that compare two things by highlighting their qualities.
- 2
Similes use the words like or as to compare things, while metaphors directly state that one thing is another.
- 3
Authors use similes and metaphors to encourage the reader to use their imagination and paint a more vivid picture.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Write one original simile and one original metaphor to describe a loud sound.”
Teacher Guide
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