This 13 page packet explores different types
of figurative language including similes, metaphors, personification, idioms,
hyperboles, onomatopoeias, and alliteration. Students will learn what each of
these types of figurative language is and explore each type. Then they will
have to sort different phrases by the type of figurative language.
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Singular and Plural Possessive Nouns
This worksheets explains the difference between singular and
plural possessive nouns. Definitions and examples are given. Then students will
look at pictures to write the singular or plural possessive noun.
Character Traits Activity
This is an activity that focuses on character traits. A
situation is given and students have to identify which character trait is
displayed. Eight situations are given.
Pirate Themed Alphabetical Order Sort
This is 15 page activity in which students will put words in
alphabetical order. There are six different sets of cards for students to use.
A recording sheet is also provided for students to write the words down in
alphabetical order.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Idioms Unit
This is a unit on idioms that I did with my third
grade class for American Education Week. It is 20 pages, but I will briefly
explain them below.
Page
1- What is an idiom? Literal and figurative meaning.
Page
2- A silly story with idioms throughout to being the lesson.
Page
3- Teacher directed worksheet
Pages
4-13- Student made pictures of the literal meaning of idioms. I also included
the figurative meaning and a sentence. I cut these apart and laminated. It was
a great matching activity.
Pages
14-16- An example and activity where children choose an idiom and illustrate
the figurative and literal meaning.
Pages
17-18- Students match idioms to pictures with the literal meaning.
Pages
19-20- Students write a story using idioms.
Purchase
this unit for $4.00 from my TpT store.