97. Descriptive Writing: Figurative Language Strategies

The Literacy Dive Podcast: Reading and Writing Strategies for Upper Elementary Teachers and Parents

Bringing you descriptive writing strategies has been like Christmas morning to me, and today might be my favorite strategy of them all. Have you guessed it yet? It’s figurative language! In the last episode in the series about descriptive writing, I’m sharing my favorite and effective figurative language strategies.

First, let’s get on the same page. Figurative language is defined as the use of words in a way that deviates from the conventional order in meaning in order to convey a complicated meaning, colorful writing, clarity, or comparisons. Since this descriptive writing idea deviates from literal meanings, it can definitely be tricky for students to understand. However, the use of figurative language is a powerful way to express language, written expression, and keeping readers engaged.

As I’ve stated throughout this series, keep exposing your students to the various descriptive writing elements, but keep it on their level. Meaning, start small and at a level they understand, then work your way to more complex components. Today I’m sharing seven figurative language strategies to start using in your classroom today.

Resources:

• Figurative Language Anchor Charts and Posters
• Figurative Language Task Cards
• Descriptive Writing Anchor Charts Bundle
• Monthly Writing Prompts

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