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Bring figurative language to life with this engaging 5–7 sentence writing task and poetry resource!

Students respond to a given theme by crafting a short paragraph or poem that includes similes, metaphors and personification, developing their understanding of how authors use vivid, emotive vocabulary for impact.

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What’s included in this teacher resource?

• 3 x differentiated writing tasks to support and challenge a range of learners.
• A bonus extension activity inviting students to design a classroom poster that explains the differences between similes, metaphors and personification.
• Worked examples for teacher modelling, demonstrations and visible learning.
• Scaffolding supports to guide planning, drafting and editing.

Perfect for explicit teaching and independent practice, this resource builds confidence with figurative language while encouraging creativity and clear written expression in the classroom.

Format: PDF

Aligned to Australian Curriculum Outcome: Identify authors’ use of vivid, emotive vocabulary, such as metaphors, similes, personification, idioms, imagery and hyperbole. (AC9E6LA08)

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