Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone
Review MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech text and explore the metaphors he used to convey his message through the accompanying questions.
Identify and create alliteration patterns in texts.
A set of 12 task cards to practice working with figurative language.
A board game to practice working with different types of figurative language.
An editable PowerPoint to use when teaching figurative language.
An editable 20-slide PowerPoint to use when teaching your students about hyperbole.
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 article about springtime blooms and festivals paired with a comprehension task.
A comprehension worksheet paired with a poem about a thinker.
A set of five literacy rotation task cards to be used in conjunction with issue 1 of Teach Starter's Grade 6 magazine.
A worksheet which helps students explore important scenes from a class novel.
A worksheet to assist students in making predictions before reading a novel.
3 worksheets to help students analyze the points of view of opposing characters in a literary text.
3 worksheets to assist with analyzing characters in a class novel.
A poster highlighting how to interpret figurative language when reading a piece of text.
A poster highlighting how to find word meaning in context when reading a piece of text.
A poster pack containing 8 different types of figurative language.
A comprehensive resource pack helping students explore the concept of figurative language.