Writing Similes and Metaphors
aligned to 5.ela.12.a Locate Similes, Metaphors, Personification, Hyperbole, Imagery, Alliteration, Onomatopoeia, And Idioms And Interpret Their Meanings In Context.
Learning Objective
I can write my own similes and metaphors to make my writing more descriptive.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Similes and metaphors are types of figurative language that compare two things by highlighting their qualities.
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Similes use the words like or as to compare things, while metaphors directly state that one thing is another.
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Authors use similes and metaphors to encourage the reader to use their imagination and paint a more vivid picture.
Practice
3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Write one original simile and one original metaphor to describe a loud sound.”
Teacher Guide
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