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This 22 page simile unit is FREE and features fun and creative ways to involve and motivate students while teaching similes. The pages included are:
1. Simile Definition Poster
2. I Sense a Simile- student activity and sample
3. It Came From Planet Simile- simile/art activity (includes three different versions to suit grade/ability level)
4. Simile, Sweet Simile- identifying similes
5. Simile Haiku Poetry- writing haiku
6. Strange Similes- correcting mixed-up similes
7. Simile Scrambles- two different versions included
Clip art is courtesy of Scrappin' Doodles under Freebie Scrappin' Doodles license #TPT60736.
If you like this unit, please check out my other figurative language units on onomatopoeia, personification, alliteration, and idioms. You can also purchase all FOUR in my Figurative Language Mega Bundle (Common Core) and SAVE $3.00.
1. Simile Definition Poster
2. I Sense a Simile- student activity and sample
3. It Came From Planet Simile- simile/art activity (includes three different versions to suit grade/ability level)
4. Simile, Sweet Simile- identifying similes
5. Simile Haiku Poetry- writing haiku
6. Strange Similes- correcting mixed-up similes
7. Simile Scrambles- two different versions included
Clip art is courtesy of Scrappin' Doodles under Freebie Scrappin' Doodles license #TPT60736.
If you like this unit, please check out my other figurative language units on onomatopoeia, personification, alliteration, and idioms. You can also purchase all FOUR in my Figurative Language Mega Bundle (Common Core) and SAVE $3.00.
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kdjeffords
Very Creative...Thanks
May 21, 2013 
baberry
AWESOME
May 21, 2013
jsiefka
Very fun way to learn similes!
May 19, 2013
Christine Lewis (TpT Seller)
I love similies, and this was a very clever way to put it together. How cute!
May 13, 2013
wstearman
Holy Cow! The kids go wild over this and then want to write description on their own for others to complete and all I hear are similes being thrown around the room. Great!!!!!!
May 13, 2013
The Peanut Gallery (TpT Seller)
What a great comment! Thanks so much for sharing with me how much your kiddos enjoyed this! It makes my heart happy! :)
May 13, 2013
Smarty1
Omg! So perfect for teaching my first graders how to write with Similies!!! Love this!! Thanks a bunch!
May 6, 2013
RockMyClass (TpT Seller)
This brilliant! I'm sure students will never forget what a simile is after this! Thanks!
May 5, 2013
The Peanut Gallery (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for your kind feedback! I am glad you like it.
May 5, 2013
The Peanut Gallery (TpT Seller)
I am glad to hear that! Thanks for taking the time to let me know. :)
May 3, 2013
270peigan
Awesome!
April 28, 2013
Phantom1
This will get even the most reluctant learner interested in learning about similes. Thank you!
April 24, 2013
Jordanrice
Very Clever. Can't wait to try it.
April 21, 2013
butlerl2
Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to use it with my students.
April 21, 2013
Growing Smart Readers (TpT Seller)
Thank you for this terrific freebie! I know I'll be using this right away. I am looking forward to more of your products, so I just started following you! -Karen
April 21, 2013
The Peanut Gallery (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much, Karen! I hope this simile set will be useful for you. Enjoy! :)
April 21, 2013
Kristynw4
Great way to introduce similes! Fun activities!
April 18, 2013
The Peanut Gallery (TpT Seller)
I am so happy you like it. Thanks for taking the time to let me know! It means a lot to me. :)
April 18, 2013
tmsstevens
Really like this simile unit!
April 17, 2013
beachgirl1222
Thank you! Perfect :)
April 16, 2013
mrsstacytaylor
Thanks so much!!
April 14, 2013
adventurefun09
Great resource - I especially liked the student worksheet to follow instructions and draw the alien. Thanks.
April 11, 2013
Patricia Hathaway (TpT Seller)
This is a cute and fun way to present similes. I can't wait to use it with my class.
April 9, 2013
butlerlegends
Very engaging!
April 9, 2013
rox729
Love it...Will comment on children's reaction when I use it with them.
April 8, 2013
lilacbee
great thank you - this should get the attention of my all (but one) boys class !!
April 6, 2013
The Peanut Gallery (TpT Seller)
Wow! I hope they will enjoy the activities in this packet! Thanks so much for your kind feedback. :)
April 6, 2013
syerion
FUN!
April 4, 2013
sdebes
Excellent activities that will enhance any writing unit! Creative, fun, and thought provoking.
April 2, 2013
Kenzie's Treehouse (TpT Seller)
LOVE this! Wonderful activity that teaches the students while still allowing them to be creative!
March 31, 2013
Carok
Great worksheets, love them
March 31, 2013
The Peanut Gallery (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much! I hope the activities will be useful for you. Enjoy! :)
March 31, 2013
cwhaccent
Thanks for making it multi-level.
March 28, 2013
The Peanut Gallery (TpT Seller)
I hope it will be useful for you! Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback. :)
March 29, 2013
Common Core and So Much More (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much for this adorable unit! It provides many different avenues for students to work with similies. My students will have a blast doing the various activities!
March 25, 2013
The Peanut Gallery (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much! I hope your kiddos will have fun with this packet. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave such kind feedback. :)
March 25, 2013
Tex62
How creative. I am ready to introduce similes to my ELLs NOW. Thanks for sharing.
March 20, 2013
The Peanut Gallery (TpT Seller)
Thank YOU! I hope it will be useful for you. I appreciate the kind words!
March 21, 2013
Tinkerbell087
Excellent job, well done to you and thanks for sharing!
March 18, 2013
The Peanut Gallery (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much! I hope this packet will be useful for you! Enjoy! :)
March 18, 2013
justbeachy
Awesome! Thanks!
March 18, 2013
juliarickard
Fab resource. Fun for the kids!
March 18, 2013
The Peanut Gallery (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much! I really appreciate your kind words. :)
March 18, 2013
nlittlej
This is an awesome document to use with ESL students. You ought to add this as an ESL tool in your search lists. Thanks for the freebee!!
March 17, 2013
The Peanut Gallery (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much! I am so happy to hear that you think it will be useful for your ESL students! Enjoy!
March 18, 2013
LilLuggage
BRILLIANT pack. Comprehensively covers Simile - can't wait to use it! :) Thank you for an amazing freebie.
March 17, 2013
The Peanut Gallery (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much! I hope it will be useful for you. I appreciate your kind feedback. :)
March 17, 2013
Lora Stoddard (TpT Seller)
Thank you for the great share! I will definitely be using this one soon.
March 17, 2013
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March 17, 2013
The Peanut Gallery (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much! I hope you will find these simile activities useful in your classroom! I appreciate the kind words. I'll be sure to check out your shop as well. :)
March 17, 2013
kidRN (TpT Seller)
Wow! Just loaded with fun, colorful activities related to similes. I'm impressed. Thanks.
March 15, 2013
The Peanut Gallery (TpT Seller)
Awww, thank so much! I am happy to hear that. I really appreciate your kind words.
March 16, 2013
bhanuschik
Thanks! This is an adorable, creative packet that will keep the kids engaged!
March 13, 2013
selsby
this is such a great add on to teaching similes that makes it fun and really brings the kids in! Thanks for taking the time to make it and making it free!
March 11, 2013
The Peanut Gallery (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much! I am so happy you like it! I really appreciate your kind feedback. :)
March 11, 2013
msantomartino
Hard to teach this concept to third graders who think writing is boring. Can't wait to try it. Love the illustrations.
March 10, 2013
The Peanut Gallery (TpT Seller)
Yay! I hope your kiddos will enjoy the activities. Thanks so much!
March 10, 2013
Fraziercat
What a fun, creative packet! Thank you for your generosity.
March 9, 2013
The Peanut Gallery (TpT Seller)
Thank YOU! I hope it will be useful for you. :) I really appreciate your kind feedback.
March 10, 2013
sal4gal
What a great packet, thanks for taking the time to create it and share!
March 7, 2013
imogensierra
Absolutely love this pack! Comprehensive and fun resource, thank you :)
March 7, 2013
Lorrie L Birchall (TpT Seller)
So adorable! Love the graphics!! I'm your newest follower. :)
March 4, 2013
Jason Till (TpT Seller)
Great unit on similes. Thanks so much! I loved the activities involved.
March 4, 2013
Kickin' it With Class (TpT Seller)
Such a fun resource!! I am so glad I read your blog post this morning. I am off to purchase your posters and personification unit - can you tell what I am teaching this week? Perfect timing!
February 26, 2013
The Peanut Gallery (TpT Seller)
Yay! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and visiting my store. I hope you are having fun with figurative language! Thanks so much for the kind feedback. :)
March 1, 2013
PeggyDowning
Fabulous activities! Thank you!!
February 25, 2013
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