Figurative Language

5th GradeELA50 min

aligned to Cambridge Primary English

Learning Objective

I can identify examples of metaphor, simile, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, and onomatopoeia in sentences.

Lesson Flow

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11 min

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Guided Notes

10 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • A simile compares two unlike things using words such as as or like.

  • Metaphor compares two unlike things without using connecting words such as 'as' or 'like'; for example, 'She is a fish'.

  • Personification is when an abstract idea or object is given human qualities, such as 'Opportunity is knocking at your door'.

Practice

15 min

10 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Identify the figure of speech used in the following sentence: 'The sun smiled down on the beach.'

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