Simile Writing

The story of the Grinch has a TON of figurative language.  The children were having so much fun on Grinch day they didn't realize we were still so busy learning.  One of our Common Core first grade objectives is to understand figurative language.  

We discussed the similes in the Grinch and then worked on writing our own similes.  First, we brainstormed lists of adjectives that describe the Grinch.  The children came up with some great words: furry, rotten, nasty, clever, lonely.  We continued with adjectives by listing words that described the Grinch's heart at the beginning of the story (tiny, empty, cold) and the end of the story (large, caring, happy).

Then it was time to write.  The students had to use a word on each chart to write a simile.  These first graders are incredibly creative.

The Grinch was as nasty as a rotten egg.    The Grinch was as cranky as a monster.

His heart was as tiny as a rat tail.          His heart was as cold as a popsicle.

At the end, the Grinch became as           At the end, the Grinch became as 

full as a jar full of jelly.                              happy as a teddy bear.

 

The Grinch was as creepy as a king cobra.     The Grinch was as mean as a bear.

His heart was as cold as a snow.                   His heart was as little as a rat.

At the end, the Grinch became as                  At the end, the Grinch became as 

 kind as Santa.                                        happy as a fish in the water. 

We also did some directed drawing to go with our writing.  The children are so proud of their drawings.  They should be because they worked so hard!

 

All the drawings are delightful.  I am working on typing up the similes and hanging the writing and drawings together in the hallway.  You will have to come take a look at all the great work on Gingerbread decorating day!