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Sharpen your writing, language, critical thinking, and reading skills with these instructional resources.
Resource 1: Identify Figurative Language
Learn about the different types of figurative language, from similes and metaphors to personification and idioms. Then, see how many you can spot in the short passage \"Gloomy Afternoon.\"
Read what you want, and think critically while you do it! Record important or thought-provoking moments in your dialectical journal while reading your next book.
Download our free activities calendar for fun lessons to do with your class, plus engaging ways to commemorate and celebrate events throughout the year.
Download our free activities calendar for fun lessons to do with your class, plus engaging ways to commemorate and celebrate events throughout the year.
Get our free administrator’s guide to building a positive school culture, filled with practical advice, real-world examples, and resources for further exploration.
Download our free activities calendar for fun lessons to do with your class, plus engaging ways to commemorate and celebrate events throughout the year.
Get our free administrator’s guide to building a positive school culture, filled with practical advice, real-world examples, and resources for further exploration.
Sharpen your writing, language, critical thinking, and reading skills with these instructional resources.
Resource 1: Identify Figurative Language
Learn about the different types of figurative language, from similes and metaphors to personification and idioms. Then, see how many you can spot in the short passage "Gloomy Afternoon."
Read what you want, and think critically while you do it! Record important or thought-provoking moments in your dialectical journal while reading your next book.
