Figurative Language for Kids | It's Easy With Twinkl | Twinkl USA

This video provides an engaging introduction to figurative language, helping students understand how it enhances writing and communication. The lesson covers similes, metaphors, idioms, personification, and hyperbole, using clear explanations and relatable examples.

Students will learn:
The definition and purpose of figurative language.
How different types of figurative language are used in writing.
How to identify similes, metaphors, idioms, personification, and hyperbole.
How to apply figurative language in their own writing.

The video concludes with an interactive Figurative Language Challenge, where students can test their knowledge by identifying different types of figurative language in sample sentences.

Common Core Standards Covered:
This lesson aligns with the following Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts (ELA) in Grades 3-5:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.5 – Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.5 – Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors in context; recognize and explain common idioms.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.5 – Interpret figurative language, including similes and metaphors, in context; recognize and explain the meaning of idioms, adages, and proverbs.

Chapters:
00:07 Introduction to Figurative Language.
00:39 What is Figurative Language?
01:16 Similes
01:51 Metaphors
02:33 Personification
03:18 Hyperbole
03:58 Idioms
04:50 Figurative Language Challenge


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