Similes

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Objective

I can create my own similes using "like" or "as" to compare two things.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Which of the following sentences is a simile? A) The sun is bright. B) The car is red. C) The snow is as white as milk. D) The tree is tall.

2

Finish this simile: The stars are like __________.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Write a simile to describe a cat using "like" or "as". Write a simile to describe a sunny day using "like" or "as". Write a simile to describe a pizza using "like" or "as".

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