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This instructional activity on metaphors is your ticket to better writing! As learners read ten sentences, they underline the metaphor and circle the two objects of comparison.
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Instructional Ideas
- Encourage class members to replace the metaphors in each sentence with their own
- Use during a focus on literary elements or figurative language
- Add to a homework packet in language arts
Classroom Considerations
- Designed for upper elementary students, but would work as a helpful review for middle schoolers as well
Pros
- Provides a clear answer key
- Promotes close reading and thoughtful writing
- Includes both a definition of a metaphor and an example of the exercise
Cons
- None