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Teacher: Laura Toscano (9:30) Grade Level: 3rd grade

CCSS: English Language Arts: Reading: Literature
CCSS.ELA.RL.3.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing
literal from nonliteral language. (PPT 2)

Objective: Students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of what a simile is by creating their own
similes. (PPT 2)

Anticipatory Set: Check for Understanding:

Today you will learn about what a simile is and how to create your CFU #1: Identification of similes
own similes. from the text. (See Input/Modeling)

Learning how to write similes will strengthen your comparison
skills and provide you with a new tool to use in your writing. CFU #2: Teacher circulation
throughout the class. (See Guided
We already know how to compare two things and we know how to Practice)
write personal narratives and opinion pieces.

Today we will combine both your writing skills and comparison CFU #3: Whiteboard reveal. (See
skills. Guided Practice)


Input/Modeling CFU #4: Create your own simile.
(See Closure)
(Students will refer to PPT)
1. Give students an example of a simile. (PPT 3)
- “He was as fast as a cheetah.”
2. Give students the definition of a simile. (PPT 4-5)
- simile: a comparison of two things using the words “like”
or “as” Questions:
3. Introduce mentor text, My Best Friend is as Sharp as a • What is the definition of a
Pencil by Hanoch Piven, and have a volunteer read the page simile?
provided on the PPT (PPT#6).
4. As a class, identify the similes from the text. (CFU #1) • How can we identify if
5. Students will receive simile worksheet (Analyzing Similes something a simile?
Worksheet) where they are to analyze what two things are
being compared in a simile.
6. Do problem on simile worksheet to provide an example for • Write an example of a
the students. simile.

• How do the two things being
compared in a simile
Guided Practice: compare and how do they
contrast? (What is literal
1. Students will work with a partner to complete simile and what is nonliteral?)
worksheet (Analyzing Similes Worksheet).
 2. Teacher will circulate throughout the class to check for
understanding and provide support if needed. (CFU #2)
3. We will go over the worksheet as a class. • Explain why a can simile be
- For every problem, the students will write down the useful in your writing.
correct answer on their whiteboards and when asked,
they will show me their whiteboards. (CFU#3)

Closure

Today we learned what a simile is and how to write our own
simile.

We knew that a comparison describes a similarity between two
things. Now we know that a simile is a comparison between two
things using the words “like” or “as”. However, similes do not
always depict a literal meaning.

Students will create their own simile on their whiteboards and
underline WHAT they are comparing and circle whether they used
LIKE or AS. (CFU #4)

Next time, we can use similes to help us write fictional narratives.


Independent Practice:
1. For homework:
Students will work independently on creating their own
similes using a loosely structured worksheet (Complete the
Simile; guides students on how they will be comparing) that
provides the students with HOW they will be comparing
two different things and the students must decide WHAT
they will compare.

Adaptations:
1. Learning Disabilities
• For students with learning disabilities not only will the worksheets provide visuals, but they will
get to work on these worksheets with a partner which will allow them extra support (as well as
support from the teacher). By the class reading paragraphs from a book aloud and going over it
together, and having the PowerPoint as a visual, the students will experience multiple types of
learning that way they can fully grasp the material.
Learning Styles
• For students with diverse learning styles this lesson will allow all styles of learning to be
represented. Students will get the opportunity to collaborate with their peers as well as having
their own time to complete tasks individually (engagement learning), visuals containing
vocabulary and examples will be provided on the board (representation), they will be able to be
hands-on with their white boards (action & expression), and for students who thrive by sharing
with the class there will be opportunity for them to do that as well (action & expression).
English Learners
• For emerging bilingual students, they will be welcomed and encouraged to use their home
language when creating their own similes during independent practice and during guided
practice students will be able to follow along with the teacher on the board so they can be able to
 connect the words on the screen to how they sound. Vocabulary will also be repeated in class and
on the worksheets for quick reference.
2. Technology
• Assuming the classroom has computers or tablets (or access to them), the students could visit the
website https://www.englishclub.com/esl-games/vocabulary/matching-similes.htm to play
simile games where they complete a simile by matching the correct phrases to each other.
Duration: 10-12 Minutes


 Analyzing Similes
simile

a comparison of two unlike things using the words like or as

Rachel’s hands felt as cold as ice.

Directions: Read each simile and indicate what is being compared on

the lines. Explain your reasoning.


1.  The sparkling water of the lake shined __________________ to __________________
like sequins.
Explain what is being compared about these two things.
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

2.  Beth has brown eyes and hair as dark as __________________ to __________________
the midnight sky.
Explain what is being compared about these two things.
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

3.  The lion’s roar was as loud as thunder. __________________ to _____________________

Explain what is being compared about these two things.
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

4.  With a partner, create your own simile below..

____________________________ __________________ to ___________________
____________________________
Explain what is being compared about these two things.
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Complete the Simile
A simile is a phrase or figure of speech that compares two things using the words like or as.
Compare things in an interesting or unexpected way that creates an image for the reader
using “like” or “as” to compare something to a seemingly dissimilar noun, verb or adjective.

Examples: “She is as strong as an ox,” or “he was as quiet as a mouse.”

Pattern 1:
“like”
verb + like + noun
Examples
She swims like a fish.
He walks like a duck.
Pattern 2:
“as”
as + adjective + as + noun
Examples
He is as tall as a giant.
She was as quiet as a mouse.
 Fill in the blanks to complete these similes. Be creative!

1. ______________________ felt like ______________________.

2. ____________________ seems as dark as ____________________.

3. _____________________ as lovely as _______________________.

4. _____________________ as bright as _______________________.

5 ______________________ ran like ________________________.

6. ___________________ smelled rotten like ____________________.

7 ______________________ danced like _______________________.

8. ______________________ as wiggly as ______________________.