Common Core State Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.5.A
Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context.
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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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Metaphor Worksheet
Practice identifying and using metaphors with this set of 10 sentences that analyze symbolism in figurative language.
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Figurative Language Telephone Game
Play this figurative language game with a group to practice recognizing and inventing metaphors, similes, and personification.
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I Have a Dream - Speech Analysis Activity
Review MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech text and explore the metaphors he used to convey his message through the accompanying questions.
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Figurative Language Activity Cards
In this figurative language matching game, students will pair 24 phrase cards with their corresponding literary device.
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Figurative Language Task Cards
A set of 12 task cards to practice working with figurative language.
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Figurative Language PowerPoint
An editable PowerPoint to use when teaching figurative language.
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Figurative Language Worksheet
A worksheet that can be used in multiple ways when teaching figurative language.
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Figurative Language Sorting Activity
A set of 28 figurative language example cards to use in a sorting or scoot activity.
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Elements of Poetry - Figurative Language
An activity to help students understand figurative language in poetry.
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All About Me! - Simile Poem Template
A template for students to use when learning how to write a simile poem.
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Poetic Devices PowerPoint
A 23-slide editable PowerPoint template to use when introducing students to poetic devices.
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Literary Devices Posters
A set of 13 literary devices posters with examples of different methods.
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Figurative Language Poster Pack
A poster pack containing 8 different types of figurative language.
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Grammar Grab Sorting Activity
Sort each grammar concept using the definitions and examples.
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Grammar Word Search with Solution
A word search to help your students learn a variety of grammatical terms.
