Simile and Metaphor: Valentine's Day Poetry Unit
Michaelina Deneka
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Grade Levels
1st - 5th, Homeschool
Subjects
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSRL.3.4
CCSSRL.4.4
CCSSRL.5.4
CCSSW.3.4
CCSSW.4.4
Formats Included
- PDF
Pages
15 pages
Michaelina Deneka
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Description
Help students explore the creative world of poetry (and meet Common Core learning objectives for Reading Literature, Writing, and Language!) with this cute holiday unit on Similes and Metaphors for Valentine's Day!
This unit includes:
- A Reading for Information passage on Figurative Language, Simile, and Metaphor
- Worksheets to practice and reinforce the skill of identifying figurative language and similes -- Answer Keys included!
- Two famous mentor poems -- 2 levels of written response question included for each to support differentiated learning.
- Guided Writing and Free Writing opportunities for student poets to try out the skills they've learned
- Teacher instructions and suggestions for use to best support student learning.
Get students in the holiday spirit and thinking positively with these engaging Valentines Day ELA learning opportunities that are all about love! Students will adore the charming borders and fonts, the opportunity to work with and write about real famous poems (slightly edited for spelling to ensure accessibility to all students,) and the scaffolding they'll receive as they learn to use simile and metaphor in their own poetry!
Total Pages
15 pages
Answer Key
Included
Teaching Duration
3 days
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSRL.3.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language.
CCSSRL.4.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology (e.g., Herculean).
CCSSRL.5.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.
CCSSW.3.4
With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose.
CCSSW.4.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
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