Creative Writing Using Metaphors Day 2 Name: Date: Class:

DO NOT WRITE A STORY HERE! Today’s Objective: Students will demonstrate understanding of using metaphors by complete 4 short writing assignment Your Title Should be here Writing Prompt This page is an example. DO NOT WRITE A STORY HERE! Your story should be on this part of the slide

Examples of Metaphors The snow is a white blanket. The hospital was a refrigerator. The classroom was a zoo. America is a melting pot. Her lovely voice was music to his ears. Life is a rollercoaster. The alligator’s teeth are white daggers. Their home was a prison. The slide on the playground was a hot stove. His heart is a cold iron. She is a peacock. He is a shining star. Time is money. My teacher is a dragon. Tom’s eyes were icy. Can you think of three metaphors?

The police come to your residence with a search warrant The police come to your residence with a search warrant. But somewhere inside, there is something you don't want anyone to find, ever.

Imagine one day you were outside and came across a vine-covered stone wall. In the middle of the wall was a locked wooden gate with a golden key hanging next to it. Using details, write a story about what happened.

Imagine you were awakened one morning by a talking parrot Imagine you were awakened one morning by a talking parrot. “I know where a treasure is buried,” it squawked. Using details, write a story about what happened.

Imagine you and a friend found a spaceship Imagine you and a friend found a spaceship. The door opened and you looked inside. Write about what happened.

Imagine a fish popped its head out of the water and said something Imagine a fish popped its head out of the water and said something. What would you do? Write a story about what happened. Be sure to include details in your story.