Writing similes and metaphors

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 writing similes and metaphors in a sentence. Then let students work through it independently, using a partner or small group only if they want to talk through their thinking, 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 writing 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.

These writing similes and metaphors worksheets for 3rd grade give students the targeted language arts practice they need to master this important grammar skill. Students identify, sort, complete, and write using writing similes and metaphors through a variety of exercises designed to reinforce both recognition and application. Our writing topics worksheets connect grammar practice to reading and writing so students see how writing similes and metaphors works in real language. Building a solid understanding of writing similes and metaphors in 3rd grade sets students up for stronger writing and clearer communication in every subject.

Yes, both. We made it for 3rd Grade writing topics, 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 writing 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.

A simile makes a comparison using 'like' or 'as' (e.g., 'her voice was like music'), while a metaphor states the comparison directly without these words (e.g., 'her voice was music') - 3rd graders learn to identify and write both.

Figurative language creates vivid imagery and emotional resonance - a student who writes 'the wind was a monster rattling the windows' creates a much more powerful effect than 'the wind was very strong.'

Worksheets guide students from identifying examples in mentor text, to completing sentence frames (as cold as ___), to creating their own original similes and metaphors from scratch - building confidence and creativity step by step.

1 printable worksheet, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.

These are written for 3rd Grade students, roughly ages 8-9. 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.

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.

Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 3rd Grade classroom, a literacy centre, or a tutoring session.