Description
30 Figurative Language Worksheets that focus on similes, metaphors, idioms, hyperbole, personification, onomatopoeia, and alliteration.
These worksheets are great for no-prep practice of the 7 most common types of figurative language. Each type of figurative language includes an introductory page with a definition and examples. The rest of the pages provide opportunities for practice.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
โ๏ธ PRINT:
- 30 printable worksheets
- Recording Sheets
- Answer Keys
DIGITAL:
- Google Slides
- ***Easel Activity (only available if you purchase on TPT)
Great for 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade!
CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO SEE A LOT MORE!
NOTE: This resource uses American English and is not editable.
This resource includes the following practice pages:
- What are Similes?
- Complete the Simile
- Writing Similes
- Similes Mix and Match
- What are Metaphors?
- Metaphor Practice
- Verb-Based Metaphors
- Simile or Metaphor?
- Similes and Metaphors in Literature
- What are Idioms?
- Draw that Idiom
- Idiom Body Parts
- Animal Idiom Bingo
- What is Hyperbole?
- Finish the Hyperbole
- Make it Hyperbole
- What is Personification?
- Personification Practice
- Personify It
- What is Onomatopoeia?
- Onomatopoeia Practice
- Onomatopoeia Brainstorm
- Onomatopoeia Story
- What is Alliteration?
- Alliteration Practice
- Figurative Language Practice
- Figurative Language Challenge!
- Figurative Language Venn Diagram
- Figurative Language Outside
- Figurative Language in Literature
- Answer Keys
- Common Core Standards
Teacher Tip
- This product will work well for independent learners because there is a definition for each type of figurative language along with examples. Your student should be able to complete the tasks independently!
Learn more about how to teach idioms here!
Hereโs what teachers are saying:
โ๏ธ “This was an outstanding find!!! We used this product this year when teaching figurative language, and it was such great practice for the students. I love how clearly it was laid out with the reference information and the practice portion. THANK YOU SO MUCH!” -Elyse Jahnke.
โ๏ธ “These were the best review for my kids! They were struggling with the difference between several types of figurative language, but this helped them grasp it.” -Tiffany C.
โ๏ธ “A great resource. Thanks so much. I especially liked the help teaching metaphor because that’s tough. It’s nice to provide the students with many examples. Nice work.” -Julie A C.
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Common Core Standards:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.5 – Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.5 – Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.5 – Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills TEKS:
- LA.3.10.D
- LA.6.9.D
- LA.4.10.D
- LA.5.10.D
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Terms of Use
This resource was created by Rachel Lynette and Cassi Noack for Minds in Bloom INC., all rights reserved. It may be used by the original purchaser for single class use only. Teachers may distribute this product in email, through google classroom or over the Internet to their students (and parents) as long as the site is password protected. In other words, you may distribute it to your own students, but may not put it on the Internet where it could be publicly found and downloaded.
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This product is happily brought to you by Rachel Lynette and Cassi Noack of Minds in Bloom
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Ashley L. –
A engaging way for students to review figurative language!
Karisa F. –
My students loved using this resource. They found it helpful to the content we were learning.
Jessica T. –
I enjoyed the simplicity and the ease of use of this resource when I taught figurative language.
Melissa K. –
This product worked great for my students with autism in my multi-grade classroom!
Carrie M. –
I used this resource as “extra credit” opportunities for my students. Practice activities are meaningful and fun for students!!
Megan H. –
My team and I are enjoying this resource. Thank you!
Maggie H. –
This resource was extremely useful when working with my students on figurative language! The google slides were easy to navigate and engaging for the students to use on my smartboard.
Teaching ELA with Flair –
So helpful to have worksheets that review figurative language for middle school!
meghan B. –
Figurative language is so difficult to teach, this resource definitely helped.
Lisa L. –
This was a great resource to use for checking my students understanding and also reviewing the skill. I love the online component!