CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.5
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
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Adjective Posters
Get your students to use new words to describe objects with this set of 13 bright and colorful posters.
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Metaphors Worksheet
Practice identifying and using metaphors with this differentiated metaphors worksheet.
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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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What's the Opposite? Differentiated Antonym Vocabulary Game
Build vocabulary and recognition of antonyms with a fun game of Antonyms Scoot!
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Synonyms and Antonyms Practice - Worksheets
Boost vocabulary skills with daily review worksheets on synonyms and antonyms.
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Persuasive Words - Modality Word Wall with Information
A set of 56 vocabulary words based on the degrees of modality in opinion writing.
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Figurative Language Sorting Activity
Explore figurative language in context with this set of 28 sorting cards.
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Figurative Language Anchor Charts
Remind your students about the most common types of figurative language with this set of classroom anchor charts.
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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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Exploring Poetry Worksheet - Alliteration
A worksheet to help students understand alliteration in poetry.
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Interpret Figurative Language Poster
Provide students with a visual reminder of the types of figurative language with this classroom display poster.
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Figurative Language - SCOOT! Task Cards
Explore figurative language in multiple ways with the set of 24 task cards.
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Lower Grades - Synonyms or Antonyms? Sorting Activity
Identify synonyms and antonyms with a sorting activity designed for lower elementary students.
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Synonyms Worksheet Pack- Grades 2-3
Practice identifying and using synonyms with a set of four synonym worksheets for 2nd and 3rd Grade.
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Ready, Set, SCOOT! Synonym Vocabulary Game
Build vocabulary and recognition of synonyms with a fun game of Synonyms Scoot!
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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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Pick the Synonym - Self-Checking Interactive Activity
Build some ‘llama-zing’ vocabulary skills using a fun llama-themed self-checking activity with synonyms!
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Synonyms and Antonyms - Digital Sorting Activity
Identify synonyms and antonyms with an interactive, drag-and-drop sorting activity.
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Exploring Poetic Devices
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the common literary devices found in poetry.
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Sound Play in Poetry - Alliteration
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and explore alliteration in poetry.
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Sound Play in Poetry - Onomatopoeia
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and explore onomatopoeia in poetry.
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Word Play in Poetry
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and explore word play in poetry.
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Exploring Poetry - Year 3 and Year 4 Unit Plan
This English unit addresses common poetic devices such as sound play, word play and imagery and explores how these may be applied to narrative poetry.