Writing with Figurative LanguageGrade 5 2012-2013

Let’s Review! Figurative or Literal? 1. Eric thinks doing schoolwork is one big

video game.2. Lauren has made up her mind to

volunteer every Tuesday after school.3. Thinking about summer camp makes

me feel like a bundle of joy and sunshine.

4. As I delivered my speech, my voice sounded as if I’d swallowed rocks and sand.

5. Emma may seem clumsy, but onstage she dances like a gazelle.

6. My teammate is a snail and a turtle combined!

7. She was out like a light.

Reminders in working with your partner

1. Go through the worksheet together. 2. Read the short lecture notes before

answering.3. Follow instructions in answering. Take turns

in writing the answers. You may refer to your handout.

4. Peer teach. Help each other in understanding the figures of speech.