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Mentor Monday Linky 2/17/14: Figurative Language

February 18, 2014 by Krista 10 Comments

It is Mentor Monday again!  I almost forgot since there was not school today!  ðŸ™‚
This week’s focus is figurative language, which is perfect because I have been working on this with my own son (autistic) at home.  He struggles sometimes to understand figurative language because it “doesn’t make sense.”  I know this is a problem for many students in the classroom as well!  English Language Learners and students with various learning disabilities are often confused by similes, metaphors, idioms, etc.  It can limit their understanding of their reading.  Here are a few books that I have found to be helpful:
 

1.  Hairs by Sandra Cisneros–This book is written in both English and Spanish.  It focuses on the differences in hair styles among one family.  The descriptions are so vivid and filled with descriptions!  “My papa’s hair is like a broom…” and “my mother’s hair…..is the warm sweet smell of bread….” are my favorites!

2.  Crazy Like a Fox:  A Simile Story–This is a wonderful introduction to similes!  There is not only a description of what a simile is, but there are plenty of examples.  My kids always like this book because each page ends in an ellipse, leaving the kids to try to guess how the simile will end.  The author of this book has her own TPT page and has a FREE Powerpoint you can use along with this book!  You can find it here.  

3.  Something Big Has Been Here (really, any book of poems!)–Poems are a great way to teach and practice figurative language.  Not only are they short reads, most poems are chock full of a variety of figurative language so they naturally lend themselves to this topic!  In Jack Prelutsky’s Something Big Has Been Here, a few of my favorite poems are:  There’s No One as Slow as Slomona (simile), I Know All the Sounds that the Animals Make (onomatopoeia), I Am Wunk (alliteration),  and They Never Send Sam to the store Anymore (simile AND hyperbole).  
So, how do YOU teach figurative language?  I would love to hear your great ideas!
Happy Reading,

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  1. Wendy @ Read With Me ABC says

    February 18, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    Crazy as a Fox is so cute! Thanks for providing the link the author’s TpT page for the powerpoint. I can’t wait to check it out. I love Jack Prelutsky’s poetry as well!
    Wendy
    Read With Me ABC

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    • Krista Mahan Teaching Momster says

      February 18, 2014 at 9:36 pm

      I just love that the author actually has her own TPT store. How awesome is that!?!

      Reply
  2. Sebrina Burke says

    February 18, 2014 at 7:31 pm

    Krista, I have never heard of this book before…Where have I been! Will have to go to Amazon and check it out.
    Sebrina
    Burke’s Special Kids

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    • Krista Mahan Teaching Momster says

      February 18, 2014 at 9:37 pm

      Which book? Hairs? I love Sandra Cisneros’ writing. She also wrote “The House on Mango Street.”

      Reply
  3. emily3 says

    February 19, 2014 at 3:49 am

    I looove Crazy Like A Fox! My class thought this book was a riot. It’s a great springboard for creating your own class book of similes too. Thanks for linking up your wonderful post!
    Emily, TRT/OG :))

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    • Krista Mahan Teaching Momster says

      February 20, 2014 at 7:33 am

      I did end up making a class book out of what they did because it was so awesome! Thanks for hosting this series. It is SOOO fun!

      Reply
  4. Rebecca Reid says

    February 19, 2014 at 4:49 am

    I LOVE Jack Preluksky! And Sandra Cisnero’s book sounds perfect! I will be looking it up when we turn to working on figurative language soon. 🙂

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    • Krista Mahan Teaching Momster says

      February 20, 2014 at 7:33 am

      Please do! She is a pretty amazing author. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Barbara says

    February 20, 2014 at 6:39 am

    Great books! I’m pinning.
    Barbara @
    Grade ONEderful
    Ruby Slippers Blog Designs

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    • Krista Mahan Teaching Momster says

      February 20, 2014 at 7:34 am

      I am glad you liked it, Barbara! Thanks for pinning!

      Reply

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