CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.
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Simile and Metaphor Self-Portrait Worksheet
Teach students about similes and metaphors by asking them to describe... themselves!
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Metaphors Worksheet
Practice identifying and using metaphors with this differentiated metaphors worksheet.
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Figurative Language Anchor Charts
Display the types of figurative language with a set of printable figurative language anchor chars.
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Poetry Terms - Word Wall Display
Display and discuss terms related to poetry and figurative language with a set of 30 word wall cards.
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Sensory Chart Graphic Organizer
A graphic organizer for students to use when categorizing sensory details.
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Onomatopoeia Words - Vocabulary Display
Display a fun onomatopoeia word wall in your classroom with printable cards containing onomatopoeia examples.
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Figurative Language Sorting Activity
Explore figurative language in context with this set of 28 sorting cards.
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Types of Figurative Language - Worksheet
Practice identifying and creating examples of figurative language with this printable worksheet.
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Google Slides Interactive - Idioms Activity
Build vocabulary and have fun with an interactive Idioms activity.
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Figurative Language Task Cards
Practice working with figurative language with this set of 12 task cards.
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Concrete Poem Poster
A poster providing a definition and example of a concrete poem (or shape poem).
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Interpreting Figurative Language - Worksheets
Explore figurative language in poetry with this age-appropriate poem and accompanying vocabulary questions.
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Figurative Language Flip Book
Practice identify examples of figurative language with this flip book template for kids.
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Figurative Language Football Interactive Activity
Have a Figurative Language bowl review with this self-checking Google interactive activity.
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Figurative Languages Lesson - Slide Deck
Teach figurative language using our comprehensive instructional slide deck and accompanying activities.
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Idioms Four in a Row Game
Practice identifying the meaning of common idioms with an exciting game of Four-in-a-Row!
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What's a Hyperbole? PowerPoint
An editable 20-slide PowerPoint to use when teaching your students about hyperbole.
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What Does It Really Mean? - Hyperbole Task Cards
Identify and interpret hyperboles used in sentences.
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Find Word Meaning in Context Poster
A poster highlighting how to find word meaning in context when reading a piece of text.
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Roll and Find – Figurative Language Worksheet
Explore, identify and interpret figurative language with this engaging roll and find activity.
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Idioms Dominoes
Build vocabulary and have fun with idiom games.
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Idioms Go Fish Card Game
Understand the meaning of common idioms with a classroom game of Idioms-Go Fish!
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Idioms Bingo Game
Build vocabulary and have fun with a classroom game of Idiom Bingo.
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Writing With Alliteration Worksheet
Identify and create alliteration patterns in texts.
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Onomatopeia Writing Activity
A template to practice using onomatopeias in a piece of text.
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Alliteration Brainstorming Template
Use this brainstorming template to practice using the sound device alliteration.
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Onomatopoeia Poems Poster
A poster providing a definition and example of an onomatopoeia poem.
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Onomatopoeia Poster
A poster providing a definition and examples of onomatopoeia.
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Grade 5 Magazine - "What's Buzzing?" (Issue 1) Task Cards
A set of five literacy rotation task cards to be used in conjunction with issue 1 of Teach Starter's Grade 5 magazine.
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Poetry Analysis Template
A template for students to use when analyzing a poem.
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Comprehension Strategy Teaching Resource Pack - Interpreting Figurative Language
A comprehensive resource pack helping students explore the concept of figurative language.