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Here are the teacher pack items for Figurative Language:
Overview In this experience, students learn about figurative language that authors use to make their writing more entertaining and to enhance the images readers make in their minds as they read. They identify and write their own similes, metaphors, personification, and imagery. Finally, they write their own text that includes examples of figurative language. Objectives Duration Two-three class periods. You may choose to have students read the texts at home before beginning the experience. Students only read excerpts from “To Build a Fire” and “The Laurence Boy” (Chapter 3 of Little Women) for the experience. You may choose to have them read the entire text. Vocabulary Words Used in This Experience: “To Build a Fire” “The Laurence Boy”
In this experience, you will identify various types of figurative language including similes, metaphors, personification, and imagery, and explain why authors use it in their writing. You will also write your own text using figurative language.
Objectives
Have you ever heard the saying, “Busy as a bee”? The saying is not actually about hard-working bees. It means that someone is very active and energetic. This is an example of figurative language. Specifically, it is both a simile and an idiom.
Similes compare two things that are not alike. For example, you may have heard that something is light as a feather. Let’s see how well you know some other similes.Ask students to share their answers with the class. If necessary, provide the correct answers to the similes.
