1. Kick It Up a Notch!
Similes and Metaphors

2. Why use ‘em?
Fun
Creative
Create image or picture in the mind

3. But it’s so hard
No!
Just takes time

4. This is ok Tori’s dad is grumpy in the morning. States the facts
Good word choice
Doesn’t create image or picture

5. 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

6. Your turn! Write similes and/or metaphors Be creative and free
TRULY ORIGINAL COMPARISONS
10-15 minutes

7. 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…

8. 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