6th Grade Common Core: L.6.5a
Common Core Identifier: L.6.5a / Grade: 6
Curriculum: Language: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Detail: Interpret figures of speech (e.g., personification) in context.
21 Common Core State Standards (CCSS) aligned worksheets found:
Practice identifying personification with this worksheet. Circle what is being personified, and underline the description that makes the personification.
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In the first part of this worksheet, students will match items with the most appropriate personification for them. Then they will explain what two examples of personification mean and write an example of personification describing weather.
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The definition of a simile is included at the top of the worksheet. Below, students will keep track of times they find similes in texts they're reading. They will cite the examples and provide their own interpretations.
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This printout includes a definition of a metaphor, as well as two examples. Students can refer to these as they write six metaphors of their own.
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With this activity, students will match the descriptions with the best comparisons to make metaphors.
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This poem evokes imagery and makes it easy for the reader to visualize what the poet is writing about. Students will answer questions about the content, complete a vocabulary crossword, and respond to a writing prompt.
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Identify the type of figurative language being used on each of the task cards. Four choices are given to help students narrow it down.
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Students can refine their knowledge of similes and metaphors by answering the questions on these task cards, including writing their own similes and metaphors.
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With this worksheet, students will read a mix of similes and metaphors and identify which type of figurative language is being used. Then they will have to tell what the sentences mean.
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Keep track of examples of personification you come across in your reading with this handy log. Make sure to cite the title, author, and page number of the work where you found the example.
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Keep track of examples of hyperbole as you read with this handy log. It includes a definition of the word, along with boxes to write the example, your interpretation, and a citation.
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This worksheet features ten sentences that describe something or someone. Students must rewrite each of these sentences using a metaphor that makes sense.
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Students are given seven topics to personify with their own sentences. This free personification worksheet also includes an explanation and example of personification at the top of the page.
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Read each sentence and identify which type of figurative language is used, simile or metaphor. Then explain what it means.
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If your students need some more help understanding idioms, these idiom task cards can be a fun way to give them some practice.
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Students will read examples of figurative language and determine what they mean with these task cards.
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With this worksheet, students will both identify and interpret the meaning of examples of personification. They will circle the thing being personified, underline the description that personifies it, and then write what the figurative language means.
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Fill in the blank with the word that adds personification to each sentence! The worksheet includes a definition at the top of the page to remind students what personification means.
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As students read, they can keep track of idioms and interpret their meanings with this log. The definition of an idiom is included at the top of the first page for reference.
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With this worksheet, students will rewrite descriptive sentences to include appropriate similes.
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