Writing Similes
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Objective
I can write a sentence using a simile to compare two things.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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A simile is a type of figurative language that compares two things that are not alike.
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Similes use the words like or as to compare two unlike things.
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"The weather in El Nido, Philippines was as hot as an oven" is an example of a simile.
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Practice
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What two words MUST be in a simile?
Explain what two things a simile compares.
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Exit ticket
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“Write a sentence that uses a simile to describe a cat.”
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