Sarah Johnson

A song for teachers all about similes. Similes are used to describe something by comparing it to another thing. Similes use Like or As to compare.

Lyrics:

It’s figurative language

authors use to describe

It’s a figure of speech

that compares two things

It’s helps the reader

to visualize

Similes make writing

Much more interesting

She’s as brave as a lion, She is strong like a bear

He’s as fast as a cheetah, He is quick like a hare

They’re as sneaky as a fox creeping back to his lair

Similes use like or as to compare

He is dull like a potato, she’s as sweet as a pear

It’s heavy like an elephant, or as light air

She’s fancy as a poodle with the big, fluffy hair

Similes use like or as to compare

You need to know this if you’re gonna be a great reader 

And I’m rooting for you just I’m your cheerleader

The bus was loud as a jet as it drove here and there 

Our classroom is just as much fun as a fair

You’re as kind as a kitten, You’re as bright as a flare

Similes use like or as to compare

Interpret figurative language, including similes and metaphors, in context.

Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context.