Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context.
Understand the meaning of common idioms with a classroom game of Idioms-Go Fish!
Build vocabulary and have fun with a classroom game of Idiom Bingo.
Practice identifying and using metaphors with this set of 10 sentences that analyze symbolism in figurative language.
Play this figurative language game with a group to practice recognizing and inventing metaphors, similes, and personification.
Review MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech text and explore the metaphors he used to convey his message through the accompanying questions.
In this figurative language matching game, students will pair 24 phrase cards with their corresponding literary device.
A set of 12 task cards to practice working with figurative language.
An editable PowerPoint to use when teaching figurative language.
A worksheet that can be used in multiple ways when teaching figurative language.
A set of 28 figurative language example cards to use in a sorting or scoot activity.
An activity to help students understand figurative language in poetry.
A template for students to use when learning how to write a simile poem.
A 23-slide editable PowerPoint template to use when introducing students to poetic devices.
A set of 13 literary devices posters with examples of different methods.
A poster pack containing 8 different types of figurative language.
Sort each grammar concept using the definitions and examples.
A word search to help your students learn a variety of grammatical terms.