Description
Figurative Language Sorting Activity Using Over 200 Sorting Cards:
This differentiated figurative language sorting activity includes hyperboles, metaphors, similes, puns, proverbs/adages, idioms, onomatopoeia, personification, and alliteration.
There are over 200 figures of speech that can be categorized in each area. Created for 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th grade, this activity is perfect for individuals, pairs, small groups, or the whole class. Please note that this contains the SAME FIGURES OF SPEECH as this sticky notes file. It is just a different format.
Differentiated Sorting Opportunities:
- There are full-color cards and category toppers for students new to figures of speech (or for ESL students who are learning the language). Each figure of speech is color-coded (all idioms are green, for example).
- The black and white cards and category toppers are designed for students who are familiar with figures of speech but need practice.
- The answer sheets are also differentiated.
You can choose to:
- allow students to do the activity without an answer sheet
- use the answer sheet that simply requires students to write the number of each figure of speech next to the correct category
- use the answer sheet that also requires students to provide evidence for their choice
Figurative Language Sorting Activity IDEAS FOR USE:
- use as a test review
- use as a game- groups work to complete the activity first (with the highest accuracy)
- use as an introduction for each figure of speech (the color coded set)
- use as an evaluation
- use during stations on a bulletin board or white board
- use as a catalyst for a class discussion on figures of speech
- use as a review at the beginning of the year for students who have been exposed to figurative language
NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!
This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.
This file contains a PDF with 103 pages + Google Slides™.
Mel F –
Excellent resource that my Grade 5 students loved using to get a better grasp on Figurative Language devices.
Mel F –
Excellent resource that my Grade 5 students loved using to get a better grasp on Figurative Language devices.
MissBertkeELA –
Some of the examples overlapped into other categories, but it was a great review before a test!
MissBertkeELA –
Some of the examples overlapped into other categories, but it was a great review before a test!
Caroline W –
Great addition to my ELA centers in 5th grade!
Caroline W –
Great addition to my ELA centers in 5th grade!
Joyce R M –
Excellent resource. Great addition to teaching figurative language.
Tiffany P –
My students and I loved this assignment! Great review!
Danielle Woiteshek –
My 7th grade students loved this assignment.