Common Core State Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.5
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
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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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Sound Devices Sorting Activity
Reinforce sound devices used in text by sorting 16 figurative language cards into their appropriate category.
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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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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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Sound Devices PowerPoint
An editable PowerPoint to use when teaching sound devices to your students.
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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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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.
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Presidential Oath of Office - Vocabulary Activity
A vocabulary activity that focuses on the Presidential Oath of Office.
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A Thinker Like Me Poem - Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet paired with a poem about a thinker.
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Exploring Poetry Workbook
A journal to help students become more familiar with the genre of poetry.
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Identifying Descriptive and Figurative Language - Worksheets
A set of 3 worksheets to help your students identify descriptive and figurative language in narrative texts.
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Elements of Poetry - Figurative Language
An activity to help students understand figurative language in poetry.
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Word Power Vocabulary Worksheet
A comic book themed worksheet to use in the classroom when building vocabulary.
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Elements of Poetry Worksheet - Idioms
A poem paired with a worksheet to help students understand idioms in poetry.
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Active Learning Guide for Grades 4-5 - Week 4
Use this weekly active learning guide to celebrate National Physical Fitness Month in your Grade 4 or Grade 5 classroom.
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Literary Element Task Cards - Upper Elementary
A set of 14 task cards for upper elementary students to use after reading a fiction text.
