Teaching similes and metaphors doesn't have to be as tough as shoe leather. In fact, it can be downright fun. I like to start this unit by reading Hanoch Piven's brilliantly clever book My Dog is as Smelly as Dirty Socks. From there, I've been using some of the simile worksheets from Education.com. They're simple but reinforce similes that we often use in everyday life.
Once my students are familiar with the concept, we can play two great games: Simile Bingo and Simile Tick-Tac-Toe. I've been using the bingo board templates from Virginia Musmanno's Language Arts Bingo book. Each card says something like "As soft as..." and the kids just match it to something on their board like "a baby's bottom." You get the idea.
You can use the same cards for each game. And yes, I'm sharing everything with you here.
Simile Tic Tack Toe
Simile Bingo Boards
Simile Bingo Call Cards
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Saturday, July 6, 2013
HeadSpace Tutoring: On a Mission to Teach, Learn, and Listen
Hello and welcome! As a tutor to students with autism, dyslexia, ADD,
and ADHD, I’m often hard pressed to find the kinds of activities on the
internet that capture my students’ attention. I’m always making and
creating different educational opportunities with my students in mind,
and for a while, I’ve mulled over whether I should share these with
you. I’ve decided to take that leap, and enter the great digital
unknown.
HeadSpace Tutoring is all about using our five senses to explore and learn about the world around us. I’ll be posting games, activities, and printables that encompass this philosophy. I do get inspiration from other bloggers, and will always try to credit them when appropriate, however I will never directly post anything that I did not make with my own two hands. Everything will be free, with the hope that students around the country and maybe even the world can use these tools to create a better future for themselves. I invite you to kindly leave your comments, suggestions, and links because sharing is caring!
HeadSpace is all about learning through enjoyment. Thanks for stopping by!
HeadSpace Tutoring is all about using our five senses to explore and learn about the world around us. I’ll be posting games, activities, and printables that encompass this philosophy. I do get inspiration from other bloggers, and will always try to credit them when appropriate, however I will never directly post anything that I did not make with my own two hands. Everything will be free, with the hope that students around the country and maybe even the world can use these tools to create a better future for themselves. I invite you to kindly leave your comments, suggestions, and links because sharing is caring!
HeadSpace is all about learning through enjoyment. Thanks for stopping by!
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