Learning Objective Name ______

Today, we will identify1 figurative language – similes and metaphors.

1 find

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What are we going to do today?

What does identify mean?

Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge

It’s raining cats and dogs.

Can it really rain cats and dogs?

What do you think the sentence means?

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Students, when we want to say or write something so it sounds more interesting we use figurative language. Today, we will define figurative language.


Concept Development

Figurative language refers to words or phrases that go beyond their literal2 meaning.

·  Figurative language is used by a writer to create visual images in your mind.

·  Some examples of figurative language are similes and metaphors.

2 exact (synonym)

Types of Figurative Language / Examples:
Simile – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common using “as” or “like.” / Mark was as quiet as a mouse.
Meaning –Mark was very quiet.
Metaphor – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common without using “as” or “like.” / Tanya is a messy pig.
Meaning – Tanya was very messy.

Examples:

Similes

My Dog Lola
1. My dog, Lola, is a lot of fun to play with. 2. Lola jumps as high as a kangaroo. 3. She even flips like a circus animal! 4. I have the best time playing with Lola.
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The figurative language used in this passage is “as high as a kangaroo” and “like a circus animal.” These are similes because the phrases use “as” and “like.”

Examples:

Metaphors

A New Baby Brother
1. Ashton has a new baby brother, Sam. 2. Ashton loves to watch Sam’s angel face when he is sleeping. 3. He thinks Sam’s mirror eyes and button nose are cute.
4. Ashton is so happy to have a new brother.
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The figurative language used in this passage is “Sam’s angel face” and “Sam’s mirror eyes and
button nose.” These are metaphors because in the second sentence Sam’s face is being compared
to an angel, and in the third sentence his eyes are being compared to a mirror and his nose to a
button.

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Why is figurative language used? Which sentence is an example of a simile? How do you know?

A His backpack was heavy. B His backpack was as heavy as a load of bricks!

In your own words, what is a simile? A simile is ______.

Which sentence is an example of a metaphor? How do you know?

A Her hair was very white. B Her hair was bone white.

In your own words, what is a metaphor? A metaphor is ______.

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

In your own words, what is figurative language? Figurative language is ______.


Skill Development/Guided Practice (#1)

Figurative language refers to words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning.

Types of Figurative Language / Examples:
Simile – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common using “as” or “like”. / Mark was as quiet as a mouse.
Meaning – Mark was very quiet.
Metaphor – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common without using “as” or “like”. / Tanya is a messy pig.
Meaning – Tanya was very messy.

Identify figurative language.

Step #1: Read the passage carefully.

Step #2: Identify the example(s) of figurative language. (underline)

Step #3: Identify the type of figurative language. (write)

Step #4: Explain your answer. (complete the sentence)

Yvette is Good at Math
1. Yvette is really good at math. 2. She knows all her multiplication facts by memory. 3. She can divide big numbers like a real mathematician3. 4. Yvette thinks math is as fun as recess.
3 someone who studies math
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1.  Type of figurative language used: ______

This is ______because it compares______

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Swimming
1. Jessica and Maria decided to go swimming. 2. The day was as hot as an oven! 3. They took turns diving into the clear, blue water. 4. Jessica showed Maria that she could flip underwater, just like a dolphin. 5. The two girls had a great day swimming.
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2. Type of figurative language used: ______

This is ______because it compares______

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(#2)How did I/you identify the example(s) of figurative language?

(#3) How did I/you identify the type of figurative language?

(#4) How did I/you explain your answer?


Skill Development/Guided Practice (#2)

Figurative language refers words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning.

Types of Figurative Language / Examples:
Simile – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common using “as” or “like”. / Mark was as quiet as a mouse.
Meaning – Mark was very quiet.
Metaphor – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common without using “as” or “like”. / Tanya is a messy pig.
Meaning – Tanya was very messy.

Identify figurative language.

Step #1: Read the passage carefully.

Step #2: Identify the example(s) of figurative language. (underline)

Step #3: Identify the type of figurative language. (write)

Step #4: Explain your answer. (complete the sentence)

Justin Likes Spiders
1. Justin really likes spiders, even the deadly ones. 2. He thinks their legs
are thin threads flowing as they walk. 3. He is amazed at the dream catcher4
webs they weave so fast. 4. Justin might study spiders when he grows up.
4 (dream catcher) hoop shaped ornament with beads and feathers made by Native Americans
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3. Type of figurative language used: ______

This is ______because it compares______

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Summer Camp
1. Jackson can not wait for summer camp. 2. Jackson appreciates all of nature.
3. He thinks the lake is a mirror that reflects the sun and loves to swim all day long.
4. He is eager to see the forest filled with skyscraper5 trees.
5 very tall city building
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4. Type of figurative language used: ______

This is ______because it compares______

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(#2)How did I/you identify the example(s) of figurative language?

(#3) How did I/you identify the type of figurative language?

(#4) How did I/you explain your answer?


Importance

Figurative language refers to words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning.

1.  Defining figurative language will help you understand what you are reading.

The cat was as fast as a flash of light.
This means the cat is very fast.

2.  Defining figurative language will help you do well on tests.

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Does anyone else have another reason why it is important to define figurative language? (pair-share) Why is it important to define figurative language? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is more important to you? Why?

Figurative language is words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning.
Concept Closure
Which sentence uses figurative language?
A Kelsi was as busy as a bee. B Kayla was very busy at school.
Skill Closure
Identify figurative language.
Step #1: Read the passage carefully.
Step #2: Identify the example(s) of figurative language. (underline)
Step #3: Identify the type of figurative language. (write)
Step #4: Explain your answer. (complete the sentence)
Types of Figurative Language / Examples:
Simile – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common using “as” or “like”. / Mark was as quiet as a mouse.
Meaning – Mark was very quiet.
Metaphor – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common without using “as” or “like”. / Tanya is a messy pig.
Meaning – Tanya was very messy.
The Zoo
1. Matt went to the zoo with his family. 2. He saw so many interesting animals there. 3. There was a snake that looked exactly like a garden hose. 4. There was a flamingo as pink as bubblegum. 5. There was even a mean-looking lion! 6. Matt had so much fun at the zoo.
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1. Type of figurative language used: ______
This is ______because it compares______
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Summary Closure
What did you learn today about identifying figurative language?
Day 1 ______
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Day 2 ______
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Independent Practice Name ______

Figurative language refers words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning.

Types of Figurative Language / Examples:
Simile – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common using “as” or “like”. / Mark was as quiet as a mouse.
Meaning – Mark was very quiet.
Metaphor – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common without using “as” or “like”. / Tanya is a messy pig.
Meaning – Tanya was very messy.

Identify figurative language.

Step #1: Read the passage carefully.

Step #2: Identify the example(s) of figurative language. (underline)

Step #3: Identify the type of figurative language. (write)

Step #4: Explain your answer. (complete the sentence)

The Bake Sale
1. Juan and Josephina decided to make chocolate cookies for their school’s bake sale. 2. They mixed the ingredients and started to make the dough circles. 3. The dough was sticky like glue. 4. Josephina made her cookies so large that they were as big as soccer balls! 5. Juan and Josephina knew that everyone would want to buy their delicious, big cookies.
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1. Type of figurative language used: ______

This is ______because it compares______

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The Tree House
1. Mary and Rosie built a tree house. 2. It has a door, three windows, and is painted red. 3. The tree house is a secret world that only Mary and Rosie know about. 4. They do not allow anyone else to come inside, especially their little brothers, who are bulldozers1 and would break the tree house into pieces.
1 powerful trucks that move dirt and rocks
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2. Type of figurative language used: ______

This is ______because it compares______

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Periodic Review 1 Name ______

Figurative language refers words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning.

Types of Figurative Language / Examples:
Simile – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common using “as” or “like”. / Mark was as quiet as a mouse.
Meaning – Mark was very quiet.
Metaphor – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common without using “as” or “like”. / Tanya is a messy pig.
Meaning – Tanya was very messy.

Identify figurative language.

Step #1: Read the passage carefully.

Step #2: Identify the example(s) of figurative language. (underline)

Step #3: Identify the type of figurative language. (write)

Step #4: Explain your answer. (complete the sentence)

The Fair
1. Hector went to the fair. 2. He rode all of the rides twice and ate a giant pretzel and a hot dog. 3. The soft, hot dough of the pretzel was an absolute dream, and the hot dog was dynamite with an explosion of flavor in his mouth! 4. Before he left, Hector had already asked his dad if they could come back the next night.
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1. Type of figurative language used: ______

This is ______because it compares______

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The Baseball Game
1. Joe was excited to play in his first baseball game. 2. However, when he saw the other team he began to worry. 3. They were as big as giants! 4. Joe was first up to bat. 5. He could see the mean look on the pitcher’s face, and his knees began to shake like rattlesnakes. 6. Joe took a huge swing and hit a home run. 7. Joe was very happy!
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2. Type of figurative language used: ______

This is ______because it compares______

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Periodic Review 2 Name ______

Figurative language refers words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning.

Types of Figurative Language / Examples:
Simile – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common using “as” or “like”. / Mark was as quiet as a mouse.
Meaning – Mark was very quiet.
Metaphor – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common without using “as” or “like”. / Tanya is a messy pig.
Meaning – Tanya was very messy.

Identify figurative language.

Step #1: Read the passage carefully.

Step #2: Identify the example(s) of figurative language. (underline)

Step #3: Identify the type of figurative language. (write)

Step #4: Explain your answer. (complete the sentence)

Recess
1. Rebecca and Alicia can’t wait for recess! 2. They have so many exciting games to play. 3. Rebecca’s favorite game is tag because she is as fast as the wind.
4. Nobody can ever catch her! 5. Alicia is good at jump rope because her feet are like lightning bolts. 6. The two girls are counting the minutes until the bell rings.
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1. Type of figurative language used: ______

This is ______because it compares______

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Julia’s Room
1. Julia was playing in her room when her mom came in to talk to her. 2. She told Julia that her room was a pig pen1 and that it had to be cleaned immediately. 3. Julia agreed with her mom and quickly started to clean. 4. When Julia was done, her mom said Julia was a doll for cleaning her room and took her out for ice cream.
1 (pig pen) place where pigs live
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1. Type of figurative language used: ______

This is ______because it compares______

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Periodic Review 3 Name ______

Figurative language refers words or phrases that go beyond their literal meaning.

Types of Figurative Language / Examples:
Simile – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common using “as” or “like”. / Mark was as quiet as a mouse.
Meaning – Mark was very quiet.
Metaphor – Comparing two unlike things that have something in common without using “as” or “like”. / Tanya is a messy pig.
Meaning – Tanya was very messy.

Identify figurative language.

Step #1: Read the passage carefully.

Step #2: Identify the example(s) of figurative language. (underline)

Step #3: Identify figurative language. (write)

Step #4: Explain your answer. (complete the sentence)

The Best Cake Ever
1. My mother makes the best cake in the world. 2. When you bite into cake, it’s like biting into a fluffy cloud filled with sweetness. 3. She always puts sprinkles on top and pudding in the middle. 4. Her chocolate cake is like eating a big creamy chocolate bar. 5. She even puts big pieces of chocolate inside the cake, too. 6. She makes the best cake, ever.
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1. Type of figurative language used: ______