for each piece of text below, write the correct
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For each piece of text below, write the correct punctuation mark.
Sam asked “Can I go to the toilet” after he had sat down in the car
“Wow” exclaimed Benny, “I can’t believe I got full marks”
My mum whispered “Would you like to eat the last bit of ice-cream”
Now write any question on your whiteboard.
Find the conjunctions in the sentences below.
It was raining whilst he ate his pie.
Sunny weather always makes people smile and laugh.
Although it was windy, he still wore his hat.
Walking quickly, the elderly lady grasped her hat as she thought it would blow off.
It is sunny today. However, my teacher says we must stay inside.
Descriptive writingSimiles and metaphors
LO: To understand how to use a simile and
metaphor.
The Sun
The sun is like a pool of golden snakes glistening in the sky, slithering in circles.
The sun is like a ball, yellow and shining.
Copy down the simile you think is the best one And explain what you think a simile is.
Copy and complete the following sentences:
The rain sounded like _____________ .
The wind whistled like ____________ .
The sun was as hot as ______________ .
The beautiful snow glistens like ____________ .
A simile is when you compare something to another thing that has a similar quality using the word like or as.
Write 5 of your own similes for this image. Remember to use like or as.
Write 5 of your own similes for this image. Remember to use like or as.
Copy and complete the following sentences:
The rain was daggers into his eyes .
The wind is ___________ .
The sun’s rays are ______________ .
The beautiful snow is ____________ .
A metaphor is when you compare something to another thing without using like or as, but cannot actually be that thing.
Write 5 of your own metaphors for this image.
Write 5 of your own metaphors for this image.
(Simile) Her eyes shone like diamonds.=
(Metaphor) Her eyes were diamonds.
Frozen Planet1) As you watch the clip note down any interesting things that you see.2) Come up with 5 Similes and 5 metaphors based on the things you saw in the Frozen Planet clip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwdWMmFeXIo
Quick thinking!Simile or metaphor
1. The boss’s words were crystal clear.2. She was as white as a ghost.3. He was a man mountain.4. The baby was an octopus grabbing everything.5. The bar of soap was like a slippery eel.6. He was as busy as a beaver.7. She was brave like a lion.8. The screaming noise was a knife in my ears.9. The thunder beat across the sky like a drum.10. The rain was ice trickling down my face.
Game: Create a simile or metaphor for one of the pictures. We then guess which picture you are describing and if you have used a simile or metaphor.