Common Core State Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.5
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
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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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Antonyms Board Game
Read 18 words and identify their antonyms as you race players to the end of the game board.
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Synonyms Board Game
Read 18 words and identify their synonyms as you race players to the end of the game board.
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Sound Devices Sorting Activity
Reinforce sound devices used in text by sorting 16 figurative language cards into their appropriate category.
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Writing with Alliteration Worksheet
Identify and create alliteration patterns in texts.
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What Does It Really Mean? - Hyperbole Task Cards
Identify and interpret hyperboles used in sentences.
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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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Vocabulary Builder: Antonyms Worksheet
Help students practice identifying and thinking of antonyms with this thought-provoking worksheet.
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Vocabulary Builder: Synonym Worksheet
Practice synonym matching with this cut and paste worksheet.
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Back to School Today! Poem
A poem that explores the feelings students may experience when heading back to school after an extended break.
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Figurative Language Task Cards
A set of 12 task cards to practice working with figurative language.
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Idioms: What Are They and What Do They Mean? PowerPoint
An editable PowerPoint presentation to use when teaching idioms.
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Identifying Idioms and Their Meanings - Worksheet
A worksheet to practice identifying idioms and their meaning.
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Figurative Language PowerPoint
An editable PowerPoint to use when teaching figurative language.
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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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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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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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Figurative Language Flip Book
A flip book template for students to identify examples of figurative language.
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Roll and Find – Figurative Language
An activity for students to identify and interpret figurative language.
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Springtime Blooms – Comprehension Task
An article about springtime blooms and festivals paired with a comprehension task.
