1. Descriptive writing Similes and metaphors LO: How can using a simile or metaphor help improve my descriptive writing?

2. The Sun
The sun is like a pool of golden snakes glistening in the sky, slithering in circles. The sun is like a ball, yellow and shining.
Copy down the simile you think is the best one
And explain what you think a simile is.

3. A simile is when you compare something to another thing that has a similar quality using the word like or as.
Copy and complete the following sentences:
The rain sounded like _____________ .
The wind whistled like ____________ .
The sun was as hot as ______________ .
The beautiful snow glistens like ____________ .

4. (Simile) Her eyes shone like diamonds
(Simile) Her eyes shone like diamonds. = (Metaphor) Her eyes were diamonds. Write your own definition of metaphor.

5. Quick thinking! Simile or metaphor
The boss’s words were crystal clear.
She was as white as a ghost.
He was a man mountain.
The baby was an octopus grabbing everything.
The bar of soap was like a slippery eel.
He was as busy as a beaver.
She was brave like a lion.
The screaming noise was a knife in my ears.
The thunder beat across the sky like a drum.
The rain was ice trickling down my face.

6. Frozen Planet 1) As you watch the clip note down any interesting things that you see. 2) Come up with 5 Similes and 5 metaphors based on the things you saw in the Frozen Planet clip.

7. Extended writing practice!
You must write a story for a local magazine. The story’s title must be ‘Frozen adventures’. You must write about your journey to a snowy and cold climate.
You must include:
Descriptive detail
Metaphors
Similes

8. Mark out of 10 for how well you have done the following:
I have used a variety of words to describe different things.
The work is detailed..
I have used imaginative similes.
I have used imaginative metaphors.
Lets return to the LO!
How can using a simile or metaphor help improve my descriptive writing?