Read:

• 1st Marking Period

Write:

• As you are reading, write down any sentences or paragraphs that you like or have special meaning to you in your journal.
• Pay attention to any words or phrases you don't understand and write them in your journal. Look up the meanings of these words.

Learn:

• This month, we will be focusing on the literary elements that are Figurative Language.
• Examples of Figurative Language are: Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Hyperbole, Idioms, and Oxymorons. We'll discuss some of these during the month.
• This week, you will be learning about Similes.
• Add the definition of Similes below to your notebook.
• Add any examples of Similes that you find to your notebook.

A simile is a type of figurative language that compares two different things using the words “like” or “as.” It helps describe something in a way that makes it easier to imagine by comparing it to something familiar.

For example:

• “Her smile was as bright as the sun.” This doesn’t mean her smile is actually the sun, but it helps you picture how bright and cheerful it was.
• “He ran like the wind.” This comparison shows you that he ran very fast, just like the wind moves quickly.

Why Do Writers Use Similes? Similes make writing more interesting and descriptive. Instead of saying, “She was very happy,” a writer can say, “She was as happy as a kid on Christmas morning,” which gives you a clearer picture of just how happy she was.

Share your favorite passage so far in the comments below.