What’s the difference between a metaphor and a simile? These digital classroom paperless worksheets designed for third graders will test their knowledge of metaphors, similes, and figurative language through paperless flashcards, quizzes, and checkpoints. Use them at home as part of homeschooling, online tutoring, or to craft the perfect ELA lesson.
But first, what is a simile, and what is a metaphor? Click on the + sign for some examples.
Expect more than a worksheet with these digital classroom activities designed for 3rd graders to practice metaphors.
Read the following sentences and find the metaphor examples. Take the quiz at the end of each sentence to check for understanding.
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Complete the following sentences in the fill-in-the-gap quiz from the words in the table below. Got a question wrong? Don’t worry. Press reset and try again.
Snow | Bee |
Puppy | Cotton |
Diamonds | Sunshine |
1. Her hair was white _______.
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2. He is a buzzy _______.
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3. Sally is a happy _______ rolling in the grass.
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4. The clouds are balls of _______.
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5. My new shoes are sparkly _______.
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6. You are my _______.
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Learning about similes? Test your knowledge out with these paperless figurative language worksheets.
Read the following sentences and see if you can spot the similes! Take the checkpoint quiz at the end of each sentence to check for understanding.
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Complete the following sentences in the fill-in-the-gap quiz from the words in the table below. Got a question wrong? Don’t worry. Press reset and try again.
Owl | Clouds |
Smile | Shoes |
Bee | Puppy |
1. My grandpa is as wise as an ________.
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2. The ______ are like fluffy cotton balls.
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3. Your ______ is as bright as the stars in the night sky.
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4. My new ______ are like sparkly diamonds.
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5. You sound like a buzzy _______.
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6. Sally is like a ______ rolling in the grass.
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Use these flashcard examples to help third graders understand the difference between a simile and a metaphor. Flip the flashcards for more simile vs. metaphor examples.
Can you identify metaphors and similes in English? They are both figures of speech that compare and contrast things. How good are you at telling the difference? Use this checkpoint quiz to find out. Got a question wrong? Don't worry. Press reset and try again.
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