Analogy Writing and Creative Writing Activity
> Perfect for the sub folder as well as a mini-lesson.
> Use of analogies increases
voice in writing.
> Appropriate for grades 7+
Page 1:
> Analogy explanation/definition
> 16 fun examples of funny/creative/silly analogies written by high school students which will inspire and make students laugh:
"He spoke with the wisdom that can only come from experience, like a guy who went blind because he looked at a solar eclipse without one of those boxes with a pinhole in it and now goes around the country speaking at high schools about the dangers of looking at a solar eclipse without one of those boxes with a pinhole in it."
"She caught your eye like one of those pointy hook latches that used to dangle from screen doors and would fly up whenever you banged the door open again."
Page 2:
> Write 10 analogies
Page 3:
> Use 5 analogies in a one page narrative
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