Kick It Up a Notch! Similes and Metaphors
Why use ‘em? Fun Creative Create image or picture in the mind
But it’s so hard No! Just takes time
This is ok Tori’s dad is grumpy in the morning. States the facts Good word choice Doesn’t create image or picture
Kick It Up a Notch! Tori’s dad is a grizzly bear before guzzling his morning coffee. NOW we get an image in our heads
Your turn! Write similes and/or metaphors Be creative and free TRULY ORIGINAL COMPARISONS 10-15 minutes
Your turn! Getting up for school in the morning is like… Family vacations are… Taking a math test is like… My best friend is… Losing 10 points is…
Pick one! Neatly handwrite in marker or type in large enough font to see from far away Illustrate or find an appropriate real picture Must fill all of 8 1/2x11” blank white paper Complete neatly printed heading in lower right-hand corner