Figurative Language Task Cards
Help your students incorporate figurative language into their creative writing with these photo prompt task cards!
Each task card features a unique photo, along with space to plan and write a short description. These task cards are ideal for revision, Daily 5, and homework.
Figurative Language Covered: Simile, metaphor, hyperbole, idiom, oxymoron, alliteration, personification, onomatopoeia
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Why Choose The Figurative Language Task Cards?
- With a range of engaging photo prompts, students will enjoy their quick writing sessions!
- Task cards are perfect for Daily 5, reading groups, or as an independent activity.
- Task cards are designed to be print-and-go, requiring no prep! They even include space for planning.
- The digital version also allows you to use this resource for whole-class activities!
What's Included?
- 32 photo prompt task cards (covering 8 language techniques)
- Blank task cards for you to use your own photo prompts
- An online version, perfect for homework or to use in whole class lessons
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