Simile

A simile is a comparison using like or as. It usually compares two dissimilar

objects.

For example: His feet were as big as boats. We are comparing the size of feet to boats.

“It's been a hard day's night,and I've been working like a dog”

The Beatles

• When I wake up in the morning• I am like a grouchy grizzly bear• Growling and roaring at all those around

• After a lengthy shower• I am like a butterfly landing on a fresh petal• I am sweet to everyone

• When I arrive at school• I am like a tornado turned loose• I am all over looking for my friends•

First person simile poem

• In Mrs. Peterson's Algebra class• I am like a calculator without batteries• I am unable to function

• At the end of the school day• I am like a loaf of molded bread• I have been sitting around too long. • After a good supper and lots of phone calls• I am like a collector's Corvette• I am in good shape and I am ready to go.

Simile Video

Forests

Forests are…

Silent as midnight Loud as a busy freeway

Comforting as a feather bed

Dusk

Dusk is…Colored like a rainbowSilent like a still forestBrings dark, like a large cloud.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkMKaGLmkzk

Assignment:

-Create your own Simile poem-Pick a theme or topic-Write an eight line poem using at least four similes’ in your poem.-Illustrate and color your poem.

Be creative!

Student samples

Friends

• Friends are like family.They don’t get mad if you use a little title for a poem that they made up. A good friend can’t get as mad

as a parent can.Friends are also like a cat , a dog , or a pet. They are faithful.

• TREES

• Trees are as beautiful as buzzing bees.Roots are as dirty as green moths.Earwigs are like bees; they infest trees.Ever green trees are as big as towers.Socks are like leaves in trees. They can be green from grass stains.