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CCSS Covered Grade 3

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3.1 Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.3.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with

diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.3 Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and

detail. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.3.6 Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested

detail or clarification. (See grade 3 Language standards 1 and 3 here for specific expectations.) CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

Grade 4

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.4.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with

diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.4.3 Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Grade 5 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.4.4 Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.5.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Grade 6 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative,

connotative, and technical meanings. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.5 Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a

text and contributes to the development of the ideas. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with

diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

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Here are 36 task cards to help your students practice identifying the 8 common types of figurative language: simile, metaphor, oxymoron, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, hyperbole and idioms. The task cards are supplementary and should be used once your students have been presented to figurative language. Task cards can be used in following ways: • Give each student a card and have him/ her read it and discuss the answer. • These cards can be used for oral activities in big or small groups. • You can also use this as individually written homework or seatwork. • Use the recording sheets to document the child’s answers. Another option is to record their answers on their notebook.

How to use these task cards:

It was a sunny, sluggish, super Saturday when Jim and his sister Kathy decided to go to the beach with their parents. They packed their swimming gear and some picnic food and took a short drive to the beach to enjoy a day of fun!

Figurative Language Task Card

What technique is being used?

How do you figure? Explain your answer/s.

My birthday is coming up this week and I’m having a party. I’m having the party at the zoo and my mom is as busy as a bee with preparations. All of my friends are invited to this boisterous, beautiful, birthday bash. I’m so excited!




I love you. You are a bright ray of sunshine. You brighten my day.




I miss you so much. I can’t sleep. Thoughts of you are buzzing around inside my head. Please come home soon.




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We went hiking and camping the other day. It was such a long but fun walk back to the campsite. My friends and I were so hungry we could eat a mountain of pancakes. Fortunately, we brought a lot of campfire food.

I aced my Math test and saw my name posted on the top ten list. That was awesome! I feel on top of the world.

Winter is coming and many people feel under the weather. Take necessary precautions and stay warm. Remember to always wash your hands to keep the germs away.

The heavens wept for the children who died. People held hands and prayed for them and for each other.

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"Brrrrrrriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinng! An alarm clock clanged in the dark and silent room." -Richard Wright, Native Son, 1940

I took my brother out to the park to fly our kites. The kites were colorful fishes swimming in the sky. They were so beautiful.

It was so dark, damp and dreary. Just when we thought all hope was lost, the rooster announced the coming of a bright new day.

You are such a clown! I like hanging out with you. I’m glad you are my friend.

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That was such a fun baseball game. The only downside was when the ball fell on my head and I saw stars dancing in front of me. Good thing I still caught it!

I have a pet lizard named Lizzy. Lizzy is a lazy, loony, light, little lizard. I bring her along with me whenever I can.

It was so cold. There was a blizzard. The wind blew with all her might. Cars were buried under a mountain of snow. People were asked to stay indoors.

That hair gel looks awful. To put it on your head would mean the Apocalypse! Look, it’s turned into a hideous color. It’s a disaster waiting to happen.

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It sushes. It hushes The loudness in the road. It flitter-twitters, And laughs away from me. Excerpt from Cynthia in the Snow by Gwendolyn Brooks

That is one pretty ugly doll you’ve got there. It reminds me of my old worn out raggedy Anne doll.

I love singing this song in the shower: “Baby you’re a firework. Come on show them what you’re worth!”

You can learn a lot of fun stuff over the internet. The internet is an information highway! The trick is to sort out the bogus information from true facts.

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He drove a jaguar to the party and everybody turned green with envy. Nobody knew that it was just a borrowed car.

It was so dark out we couldn’t see where we were going. We were as blind as a bat. Thankfully someone had a flashlight in their backpack.

Come on! Spill the beans! Is she really going out with him? You’re as tight lipped as an oyster.

Mom made me an enormous, superb chocolate cake for my birthday. I was in seventh heaven! Everyone at the party got to take home a slice.

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"Hark, hark! Bow-wow. The watch-dogs bark! Bow-wow. Hark, hark! I hear The strain of strutting chanticleer Cry, 'cock-a-diddle-dow!'" ~The Tempest by William Shakespeare's

Matthew worries too much. He worries about big stuff and small stuff. His friends call him a wet blanket but love him still.

From atop the pedestal, the judge examined the witness like a crow perched on a high branch. This made the witness so nervous his voice was but a whisper.

You are my rock. You make me feel good about myself. I can always count on your support. Thanks for being such a good friend.

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Harry’s eyes were like deep rivers. I could drown in them. He’s my favorite.

Dad says I’m a wise fool to get a Chinchilla from the pet shop. I told dad I’m giving it to him as a present. We both laughed so hard we cried.

Even though they say the world will end tomorrow, I will love you for a thousand years.

The wind called out to me. I heard it whisper my name. It said… “put a jacket on, it’s getting cold!”

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How do you figure? Explain your answer/s. What technique is being used?


He kissed her forehead so softly while she was fast asleep. His kisses were as light as a feather. She continued to dream happy dreams.

The Whitehouse waged an all out war against terror. Nobody wants a repeat of the tragedy that happened.

How are we going to get there in time? If you have any bright ideas, I’m all ears.

What about the joke: Knock-knock Who's there? Boo Boo who? Don't cry, I was only joking

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How do you figure? Explain your answer/s. What technique is being used?


Figurative Language Task Cards Recording Sheet

Name:

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Language Signal Word/s or Phrase

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Figurative Language Task Cards Recording Sheet

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Figurative Language Task Cards Answer Key

1. Alliteration

2. Simile –Alliteration

3. Metaphor

4. Personification

5. Hyperbole

6. Idiom

7. Idiom

8. Personification

9. Onomatopoeia

10. Metaphor

11. Alliteration – Personification

12. Metaphor

13. Hyperbole

14. Alliteration

15. Personification – Hyperbole

16. Idiom

17. Onomatopoeia

18. Oxymoron

19. Metaphor

20. Metaphor

21. Idiom

22. Simile

23. Idiom - Simile

24. Idiom

25. Onomatopoeia

26. Idiom

27. Simile

28. Metaphor

29. Simile

30. Oxymoron – Hyperbole

31. Hyperbole

32. Personification

33. Simile

34. Personification

35. Hyperbole - Idiom

36. Onomatopoeia

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