English Center: Classic Similes Puzzling Problems Set 1

English Center: Classic Similes Puzzling Problems Bundle

**Figurative Language English Center: Classic Similes Puzzling Problems Bundle** includes 3 sets of fun, matching activities designed to engage students in developing their knowledge of similes and overall enthusiasm for figurative language. These centers are perfect for young learners or ESL students who are just beginning their journey into similes and figurative language. Each simile needs to be solved by deciphering a combination of jumbled letters and pictures. You may wish to demonstrate with an example card, but generally students understand the task very quickly. These cards have been used successfully with: * Grades 2-4 * ESL / EAL / EFL / Grades 4 – 12, University/College, Adult This resource contains: * 123 cards (A total of 60 simile matches and one title card per set) * Student recording sheet (optional) * Answer Key * Each set contains a bonus extra set without the ‘puzzling’ elements. The extra sets can be used as a differentiation option, to play the memory/concentration game or as answer cards. * PDF and PNG Files Instructions: * Print, laminate and cut the individual cards. (p. 2-12) * The differentiated/answer set may also be printed and laminated (p. 15-24) * Mix the cards. Using the imbedded arrows, have students match the cards to create the classic simile. (You may wish to print out the student recording sheet and have students write down the similes) * Cards can be divided into as few or as many sets as required. * As well as finding matches, older or advanced students can try playing the memory/concentration game while emerging learners can play the memory/concentration game using the differentiated cards. Enjoy!