Engaging Figurative Writing Pack: Teach Similes, Metaphors, & Personification
By Jennifer Nguyen
Transform Writing with Engaging Figurative Language Lessons
Boost your students’ writing skills with this comprehensive Figurative Writing Resource Pack, designed for Grades 3-6. Teach similes, metaphors, and personification using vivid presentations, hands-on worksheets, and editable Google Slides/PowerPoint. Perfect for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent learning, this resource is fully aligned with Common Core, TEKS, and the UK National Curriculum.
Save time with ready-to-use materials and differentiated tasks for all abilities. Featuring step-by-step guidance, interactive activities, and creative writing challenges, this pack helps students craft vivid, descriptive pieces while building confidence and autonomy. Proven effective in classrooms, it delivers an engaging, curriculum-aligned learning experience for teachers and students alike.
What’s Included?
✏️ Print Materials: Worksheets, Answer keys, PDF of slides
✅✅ Digital Content: Part-Editable Google Slides/PowerPoint Presentation
What’s Inside?
✔️ 20 pg PowerPoint Presentation/Google Slides
✔️ 7 Worksheets
✔️ Student Directions
✔️ Teacher Answer Key
✔️ Teacher Directions, Tips and Differentiation
✔️ Learning Objective
✔️ Success Criteria
✔️ Lesson Route
Perfect for Grades 3-6!
Why You’ll Love This Resource:
✏️ No Prep
✏️ Print and Go
✏️ Cross-Curricular
✏️ Aligned with Common Core, TEKS, and UK National Curriculum.
✏️ Highly Engaging
✏️ Great for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent work
✏️ Classroom-tested
When to use this?
✅ Literacy ELA Lesson (1-2 hour lessons)
✅ Sub Plans
✅ Review
What Do You Need?
✏️ Pencils
✏️ Computer
✏️ Projector for slides (Slides are in PowerPoint format and can be uploaded to Google Drive to open as Google Slides)
Skills Used:
✔️ Identifying figurative language
✔️Creative writing
✔️ Reading comprehension
✔️ Vocabulary development
✔️ Critical thinking
✔️ Independent learning
Curriculum Alignment
This resource meets several educational standards, including:
Common Core State Standards (CCSS):
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
UK National Curriculum (Years 3-6):
Bonus Benefits:
✅ Encourages Creativity
✅ Promotes Self-Learning
✅ **✅**Addresses Common Misconceptions
Extra Perks:
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Inspire your students to write with flair and confidence. Grab this versatile, high-quality resource today!
Similes and Metaphors Figurative Language Activity for Elementary ELA
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you want to motivate and engage your students when reviewing similes and metaphors? Do your students struggle to create descriptive figurative language? Then download this no prep Similes and Metaphors Activity! Well suited for the Language Arts or ELL classroom, your students will have so much fun with these dice games that they will forget they are learning!
In this game, students roll a die and find the corresponding instructions. Then, they create their own sentences using similes or metaphors. The first one to complete a row or column wins the game! This activity can be played virtually or in class as virtual dice are included. The best part? These game boards can be used repeatedly as every game is unique. Print and laminate the gameboards and you can reuse this for years.
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Figurative Language Poetry Lesson Graphic Organizer Activity Warm up 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with a figurative language poetry lesson: bell ringer, guided notes, ELA STAAR practice, activities, anchor chart, model passage, and exit ticket—ideal for intervention, stations, STAAR prep, independent reading comprehension, and differentiated supports!
A low-prep lesson designed to help learners master figurative language in a fun and structured way within the Poetry Genre.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A lesson plan that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Real-world connections using bell ringers so students see how the skill is applied to their everyday lives.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Differentiated to help you reach every learner in your classroom.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ How to Use Suggestions
Bring Figurative Language to life with this resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
STAAR ELA Reading Test Prep Passages Intervention SCR Text Structure 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Prepare 3rd-5th graders for STAAR with this text structure resource! Includes revising editing tasks, fiction, poetry, informational, drama, argumentative texts, reading comprehension questions, and SCR. Great for RTI, stations, or independent work.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
5 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, Informational, Drama, and Argumentative
Comprehension Questions
Short Constructed Response Prompts
Revising and Editing Practice
Answer Key
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Literacy Centers or Stations
Small Group
Independent Practice
Partner Work
Homework
Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
FollowELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Reading STAAR Test Prep Practice Passages Intervention SCR ECR 3rd 4th 5th Grade
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with this STAAR ELA review! Includes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, paired passages, new question types, SCR, and ECR practice. Great for RTI, stations, bell ringers, spiral review, or independent reading comprehension work.
A no-prep resource designed to help students master reading comprehension!
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐A variety of question types to familiarize students with updated test formats.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Making Inferences ELA Nonfiction Centers Activities STAAR Prep 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd,4th, or 5th graders with this making inference activity pack featuring three interactive activities, perfect for reading STAAR practice, stations, RTI intervention, and review.
These low-prep activities are designed to help learners master making inferences in a fun and structured way within the Nonfiction Genre.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐STAAR rigor activities that are planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Variety of activities to differentiate to help you reach every learner in your classroom.
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Bring creativity and comprehension together!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
STAAR ELA Test Prep Passages Intervention Text Graphic Features 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Prepare 3rd-5th graders for Reading STAAR with this print and graphics feature resource! Includes revising and editing tasks, fiction, poetry, informational, drama, argumentative texts, STAAR questions, and SCR. Great for RTI, stations, or independent work.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
5 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, Informational, Drama, and Argumentative
Comprehension Questions
Short Constructed Response Prompts
Revising and Editing Practice
Answer Key
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Literacy Centers or Stations
Small Group
Independent Practice
Partner Work
Homework
Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
FollowELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Inference Differentiated Leveled Reading Practice Progress Tracker 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Support 3rd-5th students with 3 levels to master making inferences in fiction, drama, nonfiction, and poetry. Includes pre-test, passage, practice, scaffolds, graphic organizer, post-test, and progress tracker. Ideal for ESL, ELA STAAR, RTI, stations, review, bell ringers, or independent reading comprehension work.
A no-prep resource designed to help students master reading comprehension!
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Context Clues ELA Center Passages Activities Small Group STAAR 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with this context clues pack featuring three interactive activities, perfect for STAAR practice, stations, RTI reading intervention, and comprehension review.
These low-prep activities are designed to help learners master context clues in a fun and structured way within the Nonfiction Genre.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐STAAR rigor activities that are planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Variety of activities to differentiate to help you reach every learner in your classroom.
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Bring creativity and comprehension together!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Character Relationships Traits Reading Centers Activities Practice 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with this character relationships pack featuring three interactive activities, perfect for STAAR practice, stations, RTI reading intervention, and comprehension review.
These low-prep activities are designed to help learners master analyzing Character Relationships in a fun and structured way within the Fiction Genre.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐STAAR rigor activities that are planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Variety of activities to differentiate to help you reach every learner in your classroom.
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Bring creativity and comprehension together!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
STAAR ELA Reading Test Prep Passages Intervention Making Connections 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Prepare 3rd-5th graders for STAAR with this making connections resource! Includes revising and editing tasks, fiction, poetry, informational, drama, argumentative texts, STAAR questions, and SCR. Great for RTI, stations, or independent work.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
5 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, Informational, Drama, and Argumentative
Comprehension Questions
Short Constructed Response Prompts
Revising and Editing Practice
Answer Key
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Literacy Centers or Stations
Small Group
Independent Practice
Partner Work
Homework
Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
FollowELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Main Idea Supporting Details Activity Centers Warm up Exit Ticket 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with a central idea and key details nonfiction lesson: bell ringer, guided notes, ELA STAAR practice, activities, anchor chart, model passage, and exit ticket—ideal for intervention, stations, STAAR prep, and independent reading comprehension work!
A low-prep lesson designed to help learners master the main idea and details in a fun and structured way within the Nonfiction Genre.
➡️ What’s Included
Detailed Mini-Lesson Plan
Warm Up
Anchor Chart
Real-World Connections
Interactive Adventure Google Lesson Slides
Teacher Model Text
Guided Notes
Guided Practice with key terms
Differentiated Small Group Instruction Cards
Student Activity: Match and Untangle
Exit Ticket
➡️ Why You Will Love
A lesson plan that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
Real-world connections so that students see how the skill is applied to their everyday lives.
Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
Differentiated small group instruction cards to help you reach every learner in your classroom.
➡️ How to Use Suggestions
Begin with a warm-up to spark curiosity and introduce the day’s focus.
Teach with the anchor chart, lesson slides, model text, guided practice, and guided doodle notes, encouraging students to make connections.
Engage students with a story-driven adventure lesson.
Provide scaffolded practice using small group instruction and independent activities.
Wrap up with an exit ticket to assess understanding and inform future lessons.
Use Google Slides and Adobe to assign or download resources.
Your students will love the adventure lesson, variety, and engagement provided in this resource! Bring the Main Idea and Details to life!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Making Connections Lesson Graphic Organizer Activity Centers Warm Up 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with making connections nonfiction lesson: bell ringer, guided notes, ELA STAAR practice, activities, anchor chart, model passage, and exit ticket—ideal for intervention, stations, STAAR prep, independent reading comprehension, and differentiated supports!
A low-prep lesson designed to help learners master making connections in a fun and structured way within the Nonfiction Genre.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A lesson plan that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Real-world connections so that students see how the skill is applied to their everyday lives.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Differentiated small group instruction cards to help you reach every learner in your classroom.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ How to Use Suggestions
Your students will love the adventure lesson, variety, and engagement provided in this resource! Bring Making Connections to life with this resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Making Connections ELA Centers Comprehension Activities STAAR 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with this making text connections pack featuring three interactive activities, perfect for reading STAAR practice, stations, RTI intervention, and comprehension review.
These low-prep activities are designed to help learners master making connections in a fun and structured way within the Nonfiction Genre.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐STAAR rigor comprehension activities that are planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Variety of activities to differentiate to help you reach every learner in your classroom.
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Bring creativity and comprehension together!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
STAAR ELA Reading Test Prep Passages Intervention Authors Voice SCR 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Prepare 3rd-5th graders for ELA STAAR with this author’s voice resource! Includes revising and editing tasks, fiction, poetry, informational, drama, argumentative texts, STAAR questions, and SCR. Great for RTI, stations, or independent work.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
5 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, Informational, Drama, and Argumentative
Comprehension Questions
Short Constructed Response Prompts
Revising and Editing Practice
Answer Key
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Literacy Centers or Stations
Small Group
Independent Practice
Partner Work
Homework
Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
FollowELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
ELA Escape Room Activity: Plot, Inference, Context Clues, Characters 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with this reading comprehension escape room activity on plot, inference, characters, and context clues. Great for STAAR prep, stations, centers, and review! Find The Missing Manuscript.
A low-prep activity is designed to help learners master reading comprehension in a fun and structured way.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐An activity that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Student engagement to make learning interactive and fun.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Enhance learning, inspire students, and create memorable classroom moments with an Escape Room!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Making Inferences Poetry Lesson Graphic Organizer Activity Warm up 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with a making inferences poetry lesson: bell ringer, guided notes, ELA STAAR practice, activities, anchor chart, model passage, and exit ticket—ideal for intervention, stations, STAAR prep, and independent reading comprehension work!
A low-prep lesson designed to help learners master making inferences in a fun and structured way within the Poetry Genre.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A lesson plan that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Real-world connections using bell ringers so students see how the skill is applied to their everyday lives.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Differentiated to help you reach every learner in your classroom.
➡️ What’s Included
Detailed Mini-Lesson Plan
Warm Up
Anchor Chart
Teacher Model Text
Guided Notes
Guided Practice with key terms
Independent Practice Student Activity: Doodle Comprehension
Exit Ticket
➡️ How to Use Suggestions
Begin with a warm-up to spark curiosity and introduce the day’s focus.
Teach with the anchor chart, model text, guided practice, and guided doodle notes, encouraging students to make connections.
Engage students with a hands-on activity.
Provide scaffolded practice using the guided practice levels.
Wrap up with an exit ticket to assess understanding and inform future lessons.
Use Google Slides and Adobe to assign or download resources.
Bring Inferences to life with this resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Making Inferences Lesson Notes Activity Centers Warm up Exit Ticket 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with a making inferences fiction lesson: bell ringer, guided notes, ELA STAAR practice, activities, anchor chart, model passage, and exit ticket—ideal for intervention, stations, STAAR prep, and independent reading comprehension work!
A low-prep lesson designed to help learners master making inferences in a fun and structured way within the Fiction Genre.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A lesson plan that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Real-world connections so that students see how the skill is applied to their everyday lives.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Differentiated small group instruction cards to help you reach every learner in your classroom.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ How to Use Suggestions
Your students will love the adventure lesson, variety, and engagement provided in this resource! Bring Inferences to life with this resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
STAAR ELA Reading Test Prep Passages Intervention Main Idea& Details 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Prepare 3rd-5th graders for STAAR with this central main idea and details resource! Includes revising and editing tasks, fiction, poetry, informational, drama, argumentative texts, STAAR questions, and SCR. Great for RTI, stations, or independent work.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A resource that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Supports differentiation to reach all your students.
➡️ What’s Included
5 Engaging Passage Types: Fiction, Poetry, Informational, Drama, and Argumentative
Comprehension Questions
Short Constructed Response Prompts
Revising and Editing Practice
Answer Key
➡️ Suggested Classroom Uses
Literacy Centers or Stations
Small Group
Independent Practice
Partner Work
Homework
Help your students feel confident and prepared for STAAR with this all-in-one resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
FollowELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses
Text Features Lesson Graphic Organizer Activity Centers Warm up 3rd 4th 5th
By Magen Crim
Engage 3rd-5th graders with a print and graphics feature nonfiction lesson: bell ringer, guided notes, ELA STAAR practice, activities, anchor chart, model passage, and exit ticket—ideal for intervention, stations, STAAR prep, independent reading comprehension, and differentiated supports!
A low-prep lesson designed to help learners master text and graphic features in a fun and structured way within the Nonfiction Genre.
➡️ Why You Will Love
⭐A lesson plan that is planned and prepped so you get your planning time back!
⭐Science of reading-aligned strategies for students to apply to their reading.
⭐Real-world connections so that students see how the skill is applied to their everyday lives.
⭐Flexible Format to integrate into any curriculum.
⭐Differentiated small group instruction cards to help you reach every learner in your classroom.
➡️ What’s Included
➡️ How to Use Suggestions
Your students will love the adventure lesson, variety, and engagement provided in this resource! Bring Text and Graphic Features to life with this resource!
➡️ LET’S CONNECT
Follow ELA Vibes to get updates on new resources!
➡️ Additional Supports
Mini-Lessons
Activity Packs
STAAR Prep
Short and Extended Constructed Responses