Finding Metaphors in Sentences Activity (1)

Print this metaphor activity for elementary school learners for your next classroom lesson! There are eight sentences in total that students can work from. After they read each, they will identify whether the sentence contains a metaphor or not. Have students work independently for more challenge or together to inspire more collaboration, negotiation, and discussion. This downloadable PDF on metaphors is a wonderful addition to your next ELA lesson. Find more worksheets like this one here.
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Resource Details

Read each sentence, then mark it with M next to sentences with metaphors and N next to sentences without metaphors.

Grade(s) 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Concept(s) Figurative Language, Metaphor
CCSS L.5, R.4
CCSS Alignment Notes

Aligns with R.4 (interpret words and phrases) and L.5 (figurative language) requiring categorization of sentences based on metaphor presence.

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