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:
✍️ 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!
Here’s what teachers are saying:
✏️ “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.
✏️ “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.
✏️ “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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Kathryn P. –
I LOVE this bundle. It covers each of the types of figurative language in depth, and then has some great synthesis activities to bring it all together.
Amy G. –
I loved using this resource to practice/review figurative language. It’s well organized and the kids were engaged in the activities. I used this digitally.
Katie M. –
Loved this resource in our classroom. The students were engaged and it was easy to implement, making my job easier also! Thank you!
Lindsey L. –
These worksheets helped me to cover the figurative language concepts that were required in my grade 3 and 4 classroom. Will use again!
Kristin Scribner –
I am always looking for different resources that will allow my students to analyze and dig deeper with figurative language. Thank you so much for this!
Little Homeschoolers on the Prairie –
Great resource! My children enjoyed the quick lessons followed by fairly quick assignments. They enjoyed sharing their responses with each other. They had quite a bit of fun with this one!
Tracy B. –
This was a great resource to teaching these topics. Students enjoyed the presentation and it was a great added resource to teaching the topics.
Brittany D. –
This was a great supplement to my curriculum’s instruction. I was able to pull these out several times as extra practice.
Kahliyah D. –
It didn’t take much time to prepare to use this resource because it aligned so well with my plan for the week. The students were easily able to access this via Google Slides
Alexandrea G. –
LOVE that this had worksheets and slides! Really helped my students understand the differences in the figurative language.