Students use similes and metaphors to enhance their creative writing. In this creative writing worksheet, students learn the definitions of and differences between similes and metaphors. They practice making similes using the list given...

Learners solve and write riddles using similes and metaphors.  For this similes and metaphors lesson, students work in groups to solve descriptive riddles for famous landmarks.  Learners are given pictures of landforms and...

Practice using context clues to determine the meaning of words. While the words in this activity are relatively simple, they will help ease pupils into the process of using context clues. Make the activity stronger by asking class...

One way you can help your learners with reading comprehension is by teaching them how to use context clues to help them figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words. Here is a resource that asks class members to practice that very skill....

Students explore the format for the construction of similes and use a variety of nouns and adjectives to write similes. Programmed circles are used to assist students in this experience.

Students read about and identify on maps the physical characteristics of mountains. In this mountains lesson plan, students also write about the characteristics using personification.

In this simile worksheet, learners read about similes, then use adjectives given in a word bank to create similes and fill in blanks in sentences with adjectives.

In this simile worksheet, students use a word bank of 18 adjectives to write similes. Examples and explanations are given at the top of the page. 

Students practice naming various features or parts of their bodies using similes and vivid adjectives. The format is extended to poetic expressions as they develop a self-portrait and extend the creative experience through art.

Ninth graders expand their reading vocabulary in order to increase comprehension. They play a game using vocabulary from a novel.

In this forms of "be" worksheet, students practice using the proper form of the verb "be." They cross out the incorrect verb which is given in the parentheses in the first 10 sentences. They complete 10 sentence with the proper form of...

In this present participles instructional activity, students select a word from the word bank to fill in each of 10 sentences. They use present participles as adjectives in the sentences which are about sports figures.

Students identify visual arts by identifying famous artwork on-line. In this sculpture lesson, students utilize the web to research popular sculptors and to see a video interview with Keith Haring. Students utilize paper,...

In this grammar worksheet, students read three short paragraphs and modify thirteen words to complete the text grammatically correct.

Students translate and define idioms between English and Spanish.  In this ageless idioms lesson, students discuss elements of expression and how a language's vernacular does not always make sense.  Students illustrate a...

In this idioms online instructional activity, students use drop down menus add the correct word to 10 idioms. They submit their answers using the "Done" button.

Students create a book for small children. For this literary lesson, students examine the qualities in children's literature that capture the attention of the child. They then work in small groups to create a book to share with younger...

In this language arts worksheet, students discover motivational idioms by matching the first half of each saying with the second half. Students then discuss the meaning of each. Example: "You can't make an omelette without.....breaking...

Students explore the concept of idioms as they learn about philanthropy. In this literature and service learning lesson plan, students read Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen and examine negative idioms. Students reflect on hurtful...

In this language arts worksheet, learners discover that idioms are spoken or written sentences where the meaning is not obvious from the individual words used. Students read 10 idioms and match them to their meanings.

In this online/interactive idiom usage worksheet, students read idiom phrases and sentences using them and then choose the phrases that best explain the idioms. Students choose 10 multiple choice answers and click the "Click for answer"...

How familiar is your class with proverbs? There are 23 proverbs listed here, and the goal is to name the missing word in each sentence. Find the answer easily by clicking the drop down that says answer. Some of them are easy, and some...

In this idioms worksheet, students complete a 10 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about the correct use of idioms with "high" or "tall". Examples: tall tales, high heels, high strung, tall order.

In this simile crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 18 clues to identify the correct terms that will solve the crossword puzzle.