Simile: A figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with 'like' or 'as')
Metaphor: A figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity
Worksheets & Exercises
- Similes and Metaphor Exercises
- Similes & Metaphor Worksheets - Education.com (elementary)
- Similes and Metaphors Worksheets - Boggles World
PowerPoints
Lesson Plans/Teaching Resources
- Get Metaphor and Simile Savvy Through Writing - Middle School – article for parents with ideas for giving kids practice. I love this idea:
Make a simile sandwich. For an entertaining way to practice similes, have your child plan a picnic, using similes. What to pack? How about apples green as a grasshopper, rhubarb pie with whipped cream like clouds, or a sub sandwich big as a baseball bat? This exercise will let your child flex her creativity, while giving her practice in simile skills!
Learning Aids
Similes & Metaphor Graphic Organizer
