Let’s Practice! Make sure your title is on it and it says Similes and Metaphors.

The clouds are cotton balls in the sky. A figure of speech in which things are compared by stating that one thing is another The clouds are cotton balls in the sky.

The surface of the water looked as smooth as glass. A figure of speech in which things are compared using the words “like” or “as” The surface of the water looked as smooth as glass.

Flocabulary: https://www.flocabulary.com/unit/similes-metaphors/video/

The small boat was a ping pong ball bouncing against the waves. Identify each sentence as metaphor or simile. Then you must identify the two things that are being compared. The small boat was a ping pong ball bouncing against the waves. His smile is the sunshine that brightens my day. The air conditioning makes the room feel like an icebox. Maggie’s teeth are as white as pearls. Caiden’s eyes twinkle like the stars in the sky. Ryan’s hair is a thick mop.

Now let’s practice our summary in our notes… Let’s write our two buck summary. Write what you have learned about similes and metaphors. Be ready to share! Make sure your name is on your notes. (First and Last name.)  You are going to hand these in tomorrow with your homework. 