Common Core State Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.
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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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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 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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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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Grade 5 Magazine - "What's Buzzing?" (Issue 1) Task Cards
A set of five literacy rotation task cards to be used in conjunction with issue 1 of Teach Starter's Grade 5 magazine.
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Simile Poster for Young Students
A poster to use with young students when teaching similes.
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Onomatopoeia Poems Poster
A poster providing a definition and example of an onomatopoeia poem.
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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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Concrete Poem Poster
A poster providing a definition and example of a concrete poem (or shape poem).
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Sensory Chart Graphic Organizer
A graphic organizer for students to use when categorizing sensory details.
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Interpret Figurative Language Poster
A poster highlighting how to interpret figurative language when reading a piece of text.
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Find Word Meaning in Context Poster
A poster highlighting how to find word meaning in context when reading a piece of text.
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Figurative Language Poster Pack
A poster pack containing 8 different types of figurative language.
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Alliteration Poster (Version 2)
A poster providing a definition and examples of alliteration.
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Personification Poster
A poster providing a definition and examples of personification.
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Comprehension Strategy Teaching Resource Pack - Interpreting Figurative Language
A comprehensive resource pack helping students explore the concept of figurative language.
