Teach figurative language with confidence using Ronin’s Snowman: A Figurative Language Unit — a standards-aligned, engaging resource designed to help students interpret literary devices in context and apply them in their own writing. This unit targets CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.5a and is ideal for whole-group instruction, small groups, or independent practice.

Unlike many figurative language units, this resource includes the complete illustrated text, making it perfect for projecting in the classroom for shared reading and direct instruction.

This unit contains 6 instructional mini lessons, each focused on a specific type of figurative language with built-in modeling and opportunities for student practice.

Concepts Covered:

• Similes
  
• Metaphors
  
• Personification
  
• Alliteration
  
• Hyperbole
  
• Onomatopoeia
  

What’s Included:

• Full Text of Ronin’s Snowman (ideal for classroom projection)
  
• 6 Mini Lessons (one for each figurative language type)
  
• Teacher modeling examples
  
• Student practice activities
  
• Graphic organizer for analyzing language
  
• Themed writing paper for creative storytelling
  
• Hand-painted watercolor illustrations
  
• Introductory mini lesson to engage learners and build background knowledge
  
• Print-and-go ready format
  

This resource is ideal for:

• 4th–6th Grade ELA
  
• Whole-group instruction
  
• Literacy centers
  
• Small groups and intervention
  
• Writing workshops
  
• Test prep and review
  

Students not only learn to identify figurative language — they also practice using it authentically in their own writing, making this unit a powerful blend of reading and creative expression.

Physical Book Option

Prefer a hardcover copy of the story for your classroom library?
You can purchase the physical book on Amazon here:

https://www.amazon.com/Ronins-Snowman-Fabulously-Figurative-Language/dp/B09LGRV7M3

Licensing and Artist Credit:

Ronin’s Snowman: A Figurative Language Unit by Shannon Henderson is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivs 3.0 United States License.
All illustrations are original watercolor artwork by Shannon Henderson.