Ask them to explain and justify their choices. From The Simile Satellite choose Windigo from the Simile Poem Library . Children hear the poem read by an actor and read it themselves in preparation for adding their own words to the poem in the 'Fill the gaps' section. Finished poems can be submitted to The Showcase. Activity B From The Simile Satellite choose the Help us Write a Simile Poem activity.
Children liven up a dull poem about a teacher.
It may help to brainstorm a list of similes before they start. Finished poems can be submitted to The Showcase. Activity C From the Simile Satellite choose the Write a Simile Riddle activity. Children think of a mystery object or place and describe it using similes without saying what it is. Finished riddles can be submitted to The Showcase.