043 Simile and Metaphor
👩🏫 Teacher’s Guide
Objective
Students will apply simile and metaphor using the examples and practice below.
Vocabulary
simile and metaphor, literal
Teaching Notes
- Model one response, then ask students to work independently and explain their choices with specific words or evidence.
- Teach the rule, discuss the worked example, and cover answers during practice.
- Use incorrect responses to identify which part of the rule needs another example.
- Allow approximately 25–35 minutes, including discussion and independent practice.
🧒 Student Worksheet
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Big Idea
A simile compares using like or as. A metaphor describes one thing as another to suggest a shared quality.
The lantern glowed like a small sun. The hallway was a river of students.
Vocabulary and Definition
- — the figurative-language technique explained above
- — using the ordinary factual meaning
Words to Learn
simile and metaphor, literal
Sentences to Fill In
- The term for the figurative-language technique explained above is ____.
- The term for using the ordinary factual meaning is ____.
Think & Respond Q&A
- Which sentence contains a simile?
- Which sentence contains a metaphor?
- What does the river metaphor suggest?
- Is the hallway literally filled with river water?
- Write a simile for a quiet room.
- Explain your comparison.
Hands-On Experiment or Activities
Write a short paragraph applying the skill. Underline your evidence or target words and explain one choice.
Reflection
- Explain one thing you learned.
- Write a short paragraph applying the skill. Underline your evidence or target words and explain one choice.