Product Description
Figurative Language Sort on Sticky Notes:
This figurative language sticky note sort product now includes a digital distance learning option in Google Slides™. Please refer to the final 7 pages of the product for the link and instructions.
This figurative language activity includes hyperboles, metaphors, similes, puns, proverbs/adages, idioms, onomatopoeia, personification, and alliteration.
There are over 200 figures of speech, designed to be printed on sticky notes, that can be categorized in each area. Created for 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th grade, this activity is perfect for individuals, pairs, small groups, or the whole class.
DIFFERENTIATION:
- There are full color cards and category toppers for students who are new to figures of speech (or for ESL students who are learning the language). Each figure of speech is color coded (all idioms are green, for example).
- The black and white sticky notes and category toppers are designed for students who are familiar with figures of speech, but need practice.
The answer sheets are also differentiated. You can choose to:
- allow students to do the activity without an answer sheet
- use the answer sheet that simply requires students to write the number of each figure of speech next to the correct category
- use the answer sheet that also requires students to provide evidence for their choice
IDEAS FOR USE:
- as a test review
- as a game- groups work to complete the activity first (with the highest accuracy)
- as an introduction for each figure of speech (the color coded set)
- as an evaluation
- during stations on a bulletin board or white board
- as a catalyst for a class discussion on figures of speech
- as a review at the beginning of the year for students who have been exposed to figurative language
NOTE: YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE YOUR OWN 3″x3″ STICKY NOTES!
NOTE: THIS FILE NOW INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!
As of 9/24/20, this product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.
Technology Requirements:
- A Google Drive account
- If sharing with students, a Drive account that is linked to student Google accounts
- Can be shared/delivered on Google Classroom
- Only need access to Google Drive–no outside links to worry about!
These file can be used with iPads, chrome books, laptops, and desktops as long as your students have access to Google Drive or Classroom on a device. The digital portion of this product is on Google Slides™.
This file includes 106 pages + Google Slides™.
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT THE TERMS OF USE FOR THIS PRODUCT:
- Purchasing this product gives the purchaser ONE LICENSE to this product. This allows the purchaser the right to reproduce this product for HIS/HER class ONLY. Duplication for an entire team, school, or school district is strictly forbidden. If other teachers would like copies of this product, please direct them to my store.
- You may not reproduce, redistribute, or post this item on a blog or website for download (free or paid). Copying any part of this product (even for a classroom website) is also in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
- You may not modify, copy, or alter this product in any way.
- Please feel free to spread the word about this product via social media or blog post. A link to the product (or my store) is much appreciated.
Samantha Padilla –
GREAT
Mary Lou B –
thank you for your hard work.
Tammie C –
This was very helpful!
Rachel B –
Fantastic activity. Thanks!
Kathy N –
Love these! The students use them while they read.
janet L –
would buy again
Sherri Roberts –
This provided a great opportunity to practice figurative language with my restless kiddos before Christmas break without a worksheet. We worked in groups and used the post-it notes to categorize. Many people commented on the activity since we hung our finished products in the hall. The only thing that was more difficult for me was removing the ones I don’t teach in 5th grade, but the sheet with the answers made it easy for me to find the numbers and remove them after printing. I think I’ll share those with the teacher in the grade level that covers those specific ones. I just love printing on post-its! Thank you for a great resource!
April M –
Great resource!
Julia D –
This is a skill all of my kids have trouble with so any activities like these are helpful!
Hilary’s Happenings –
Fun, easy resource!
Hilary’s Happenings –
Fun, easy resource!
Hilary’s Happenings –
Fun, easy resource!
Heather W –
Great resource to use with virtual and in class students.
Anastacia C –
Loved this resource and so did my students! The post-it format was new to them and they had a lot of fun with it. The examples were really clear as well. I hadn’t taught puns as a fig. lang. but I made it the mystery category as an extra challenge to the students.
Miss Murphy’s Class is LitAugust 12, 2020 –
My students loved using this resource and it was a great way to go through many different examples at one time! I have tried going through videos, but putting the examples in context was very meaningful for my class.
Miss Murphy’s Class is LitAugust 12, 2020 –
My students loved using this resource and it was a great way to go through many different examples at one time! I have tried going through videos, but putting the examples in context was very meaningful for my class.
Miss Murphy’s Class is LitAugust 12, 2020 –
My students loved using this resource and it was a great way to go through many different examples at one time! I have tried going through videos, but putting the examples in context was very meaningful for my class.