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In this video, you will be introduced to 4 types of figurative language. Today, we will just be focusing on similes and metaphors, but it will not hurt to hear the information regarding hyperbole and personification.

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Metaphor, Simile, Personification, Hyperbole | Figurative Language Lesson

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Watch this video for an introduction to metaphors!

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Watch this video for an introduction to metaphors!

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After watching this video, you should have a better understanding of what a metaphor is and how to incorporate it into your writing.

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Click the link to take you to a Google Slide presentation of Simile vs. Metaphor practice! Watch the video at the beginning and follow the instructions. Don't forget to type in your own simile and metaphor at the end!

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Watch this video for an introduction to similes!

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Watch this video for an introduction to similes!

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After watching this introductory video, you should have a better understanding of what a simile is and what clues to look for when determining sentences as such.

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Simile Lesson | Classroom Language Arts Video

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Play this Pac-Man inspired game and record your highest score in the comments!

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Wordwall - Create better lessons quicker

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Maze chase - Run to the correct answer zone, whilst avoiding the enemies.

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After watching the video about similes, comment in your own words what a simile is.

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Please read the first slide and follow the directions to color the picture on the second slide. If problems arise and it cannot be colored on your computer, paper copies will be available.

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Now that you have a deeper understanding, complete this match-up game of similes. Record your time below!

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Busy as a bee - Extremely busy or hardworking, Clear as crystal - Easy to understand and without confusion, Cool as a cucumber - Calm and relaxed, Easy as pie - Very easy to do, Fast like lightning - Very quick, Gentle as a lamb - Kind and soft, Happy as a clam - Very happy and content, Light as a feather - Very light in weight, Quiet as a mouse - Very quiet and not making noise, Sharp as a tack - Very sharp and quick-witted, Slow like a turtle - Very slow-moving, Smooth as silk - Very smooth and pleasant, Strong as an ox - Very strong and powerful, Sweet as sugar - Very sweet and enjoyable, Tall as a giraffe - Very tall and long, Warm like a blanket - Very warm and comforting, Wise as an owl - Very wise and intelligent, Colorful like a rainbow - Very colorful and bright, Crazy like a fox - Very clever and smart, Hungry like a bear - Very hungry and needing food,

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Busy as a bee - Extremely busy or hardworking, Clear as crystal - Easy to understand and without confusion, Cool as a cucumber - Calm and relaxed, Easy as pie - Very easy to do, Fast like lightning - Very quick, Gentle as a lamb - Kind and soft, Happy

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Follow the directions on the first slide to complete the simile scramble. Type your answers on the second slide by clicking the text box on the line. Have fun!

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Comment below why similes and metaphors are important to incorporate into our writing!

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Similes and Metaphors | Award Winning Similes and Metaphors Teaching Video | New!

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Another resource for more examples of metaphors and a deeper understanding!

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The art of the metaphor - Jane Hirshfield

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Begin this game by signing in with your school email to create an account. Record your highest scores below!

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What's going on in Muggo's brain? Sorting metaphors, of course! Students can help him in this game by sorting the metaphor clouds into the categories listed in Muggo's brain. Students must sort action, emotion, and appearance metaphors into the correct parts of Muggo's brain. Learning about figurative language is especially important in fourth grade, when students must tackle more complex word meanings.

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Metaphor Sorting Game | Game | Education.com

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What's going on in Muggo's brain? Sorting metaphors, of course! Students can help him in this game by sorting the metaphor clouds into the categories listed in Muggo's brain. Students must sort action, emotion, and appearance metaphors into the correct parts of Muggo's brain.

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First, create a free account using your school issued email address to continue on to the game. Continue brushing up on your practice of metaphors and similes by completing these Boom Cards!