English Language ArtsK-2
Figurative Language Reference Chart for Second Grade
By Frances R.
A one-page reference chart that defines five figurative language types (simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, and imagery) with a kid-friendly example for each. It's meant to stay at students' desks as a quick look-up tool while they read and write, building their ability to recognize and name the ways writers paint pictures with words.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Post a copy at each desk or in a reading corner and introduce it during a 15-minute mini-lesson, reading each example aloud and pointing out the bolded key words like "like," "is," and "whispered."
- Discussion question: Why do you think the author chose "cotton balls" to describe the clouds, and what picture does that make in your mind?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Pair each type with a simple gesture or picture cue, and have students sort the five examples into the correct category before reading independently.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask them to write one original sentence for each type about a topic from their own day, then swap with a partner to identify each device.
- Plan about 15 minutes for the initial walkthrough, with follow-up reference use woven into reading and writing blocks across the week.
English Language ArtsK-2
Figurative Language Reference Chart for Second Grade
By Frances R.
A one-page reference chart that defines five figurative language types (simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, and imagery) with a kid-friendly example for each. It's meant to stay at students' desks as a quick look-up tool while they read and write, building their ability to recognize and name the ways writers paint pictures with words.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Post a copy at each desk or in a reading corner and introduce it during a 15-minute mini-lesson, reading each example aloud and pointing out the bolded key words like "like," "is," and "whispered."
- Discussion question: Why do you think the author chose "cotton balls" to describe the clouds, and what picture does that make in your mind?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Pair each type with a simple gesture or picture cue, and have students sort the five examples into the correct category before reading independently.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask them to write one original sentence for each type about a topic from their own day, then swap with a partner to identify each device.
- Plan about 15 minutes for the initial walkthrough, with follow-up reference use woven into reading and writing blocks across the week.