Figurative Language Poems

Description

Help your students practice figurative language, comprehension, fluency, and annotating with 10 original poems! These poems have been meticulously written and designed to practice poetry and fluency skills. Each poem is accompanied by thoughtful tasks to help students focus on figurative language and reading comprehension.

What types of figurative language are covered?

• Simile
• Metaphor
• Hyperbole
• Personification
• Alliteration
• Onomatopoeia
• Idiom
• Allusion
• Oxymoron
• Pun

What is included with this resource?

• Double-sided booklets
• Single-page version with additional space for annotating
• A GOOGLE SLIDES version for digital access and paperless practice
• An answer key!

These poems offer a range of different rhythm and rhyme schemes and are intended for figurative language, fluency, and poetry comprehension practice. The poems and comprehension questions range in complexity, making it easy to differentiate.

A wide variety of figurative language is used, as well as imagery and references that require students to draw conclusions.

Booklet Version Information: Each booklet is designed to be printed double-sided and made into mini-books. Print using short-edge binding for best results.

Please Note: These are original poems. Due to copyright concerns, poems by popular authors can’t be included or referenced.

How can I use Figurative Language Poems in my classroom?

• Use to teach or reinforce figurative language skills
• Use as a whole class poetry comprehension activity or lesson
• Use to extend learning
• Perfect as a literacy center
• Differentiated poetry comprehension practice

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MORE Poetry Resources!
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