🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To use vivid language and figurative techniques in our writing

Success Criteria: I can identify different types of figurative language and use vivid vocabulary to make my writing more interesting.

📚 Part 1: Identifying Figurative Language

1. What type of figurative language is used in this sentence: "The wind whispered through the trees"?

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Hyperbole

2. Which sentence contains a simile?

The rain was a curtain of silver

Her voice was as sweet as honey

The thunder roared angrily

I've told you a million times

3. "The classroom was a zoo during lunch time" is an example of:

Simile

Metaphor

Personification

Imagery

🔗 Part 2: Vocabulary Matching

4. Draw lines to match each vivid vocabulary word with its meaning:

gleaming

thunderous

scorching

magnificent

extremely hot

shining brightly

very loud

impressive and beautiful

5. Fill in the blanks with vivid vocabulary words from the box:

Words: cascaded, emerald, fragrant, towering

The __________ waterfall __________ down the cliff into the __________ green pool below. The __________ flowers filled the air with their sweet scent.

✏️ Part 3: Creative Writing with Vivid Language

6. Rewrite this boring sentence using vivid vocabulary and figurative language:

"The dog ran fast across the yard."

7. Write a sentence that includes personification about the weather:

8. Create a metaphor comparing your bedroom to something else:

9. Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) describing your favourite place using at least two types of figurative language. Circle the figurative language you use.

Differentiation Support:

• Use the word bank provided for questions 6-8 if needed

• Visual learners: Draw pictures to help plan your writing

• Dyslexia-friendly: Use speech-to-text apps or dictate answers to a partner