1. Creative Writing Using Metaphors Day 2
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2. 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
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DO NOT WRITE A STORY HERE!
Your story should be on this part of the slide

3. 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?

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.