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Figurative Language Fun

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📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. Which sentence is a simile?

The ball exploded into the net.

Her sprint was like a cheetah.

The whistle sang through the stadium.

The coach is a mountain of patience.

2. Which option is a metaphor?

The referee's whistle was as loud as thunder.

The gym was a beehive of activity.

She ran like the wind.

The ball bounced happily.

3. Which sentence shows personification?

The swimmer moved like a fish.

The stopwatch stared at the tired runners.

His legs were steel.

The team celebrated loudly.

4. Check all that are similes:

Her kick was as fierce as a storm.

The crowd roared like a lion.

The ball begged to be picked up.

He is a tower of strength.

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers

5. Identify the figurative language and type. Write the phrase and label simile, metaphor or personification.

"Her sprint was a lightning bolt."

6. Rewrite this metaphor as a simile:

"The coach is a mountain of patience."

7. Create one simile about jumping or throwing (use like or as):
8. Challenge: Explain in two or three lines why using figurative language can make PE writing more interesting.

🌟 Extension, Differentiation & Success Criteria

Success criteria — I can:

1. Identify similes, metaphors and personification in PE-themed sentences.

2. Rewrite a phrase to change its figurative form (metaphor ↔ simile).

3. Create my own figurative language to describe movement in sport.

Extension activities (advanced learners):

- Write a short paragraph (5–7 sentences) describing a game moment using at least two different figurative devices.

- Create a mini-poster showing one metaphor and one simile about athletics, and explain the effect of each.

Differentiation strategies:

- Support: Provide sentence starters (e.g. "The runner was like...") and a small bank of verbs/adjectives.

- Scaffolded challenge: Ask learners to swap one literal sentence for a figurative one and explain their choice aloud first.

- Assessment for learning: Use one-on-one conferencing for students who need extra help; allow oral responses where writing is difficult.

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