Similes and metaphors
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Similes and metaphors - Thanksgiving" is written for 4th Grade (Ages 9-10), and it covers Common Core L.4.5.A. If your little one is a year younger but already steady on similes & metaphors, the page still works. You may just need to read the instructions out loud. And if they are older and similes and metaphors never quite stuck, this is a short review rather than busywork.
4th grade grammar and writing worksheet: Similes and metaphors. Part A: write S if the sentence has a simile or M if it has a metaphor. Part B: write your own simile. Part of the Thanksgiving worksheet pack. Part of our similes and metaphors similes & metaphors collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Introduce the skill with a brief whole-class activity, such as calling out examples and asking students to give a thumbs up when they hear similes and metaphors in a sentence. Then let students work through it independently, since students at this age benefit more from productive struggle than from being walked through each step, referring to a class anchor chart if one is available. When reviewing answers, ask students to explain why an answer is correct rather than just confirming it. These similes and metaphors worksheets work well as a focused practice activity, a homework assignment, or a warm-up at the start of a language arts lesson.
What students will practice
- Students will identify and correctly use similes and metaphors in sentences and short passages.
- Students will distinguish similes and metaphors from related language concepts and apply rules consistently.
- Students will demonstrate understanding of similes and metaphors through independent reading and discussion, in both reading and their own writing.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Language · 4th Grade
Standard: Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context.
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FAQ
How do I use this similes and metaphors worksheet?
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Introduce the skill with a brief whole-class activity, such as calling out examples and asking students to give a thumbs up when they hear similes and metaphors in a sentence. Then let students work through it independently, since students at this age benefit more from productive struggle than from being walked through each step, referring to a class anchor chart if one is available. When reviewing answers, ask students to explain why an answer is correct rather than just confirming it. These similes and metaphors worksheets work well as a focused practice activity, a homework assignment, or a warm-up at the start of a language arts lesson.
What does this worksheet teach?
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These similes and metaphors worksheets for 4th grade give students the targeted language arts practice they need to master this important grammar skill. Students identify, sort, complete, and write using similes and metaphors through a variety of exercises designed to reinforce both recognition and application. Our similes metaphors worksheets connect grammar practice to reading and writing so students see how similes and metaphors works in real language. Building a solid understanding of similes and metaphors in 4th grade sets students up for stronger writing and clearer communication in every subject.
Can I use this similes and metaphors worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 4th Grade similes & metaphors, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with similes and metaphors. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.
How many 4th Grade similes and metaphors worksheets are there?
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2 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are similes and metaphors worksheets for?
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These are written for 4th Grade students, roughly ages 9-10. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Are these similes and metaphors worksheets aligned to Common Core?
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Yes. Each one shows the Common Core code it covers on its own page, so you can check the alignment yourself rather than taking our word for it.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 4th Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Similes & Metaphors |
| Standard | L.4.5.A |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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