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Ideal for fourth and fifth graders, this worksheet includes figurative language examples and definitions on the first page, and a second full page of questions and tasks that can be used to check for understanding.

Practice analyzing figurative language in context with this excerpt from C.S. Lewis’s classic fantasy novel, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe!

Students complete a figurative language flip chart from the mnemonic device I SHAMPOO C.

Students will make inferences, compare texts, and identify figurative language as they interpret reading passages.

Students will choose one of two writing prompts focused on analyzing the author’s use of language and literary devices in this literary response worksheet.

Students read a two-page adaptation of "The Gift of the Magi" and dig deep into the figurative language and literary devices of this classic story!

In this reading and writing worksheet about the poem “A Nation’s Strength” by William Ralph Emerson, students will use their understanding of figurative language to identify and define metaphors and difficult vocabulary.

Use this simple template to identify a character's feelings, challenges, and resolution throughout a text.

Unwind the complicated language of the Declaration of Independence with this paraphrasing activity!

Language is fascinating and confusing! Learn some words in other languages that don't translate to English with this great linguistics worksheet.

Here's a language arts worksheet that's sure to boost reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

Children will practice bringing excitement to their writing in this fun language and vocabulary worksheet.

With this language arts exercise, students will find textual evidence and use it to support an inference.

Learners practice using context clues to identify the meaning of new words in this language and vocabulary worksheet.

Learners practice using context clues to identify the meaning of new words in this language and vocabulary worksheet.

In this language arts worksheet, students read a nonfiction text then represent what they read by creating a helpful chart.

This worksheet can help students determine fiction and nonfiction writing styles, an essential part of the first grade language arts curriculum.

Teach your child all the different uses for language in the real world, or at least four of the most basic: newspapers, phone books, store signs and menus.

Visual and multimedia elements in fiction texts enhance the reader’s experience. Character perspectives, use of language, and creative text physical features bring stories to life!

Authors use sensory language to make their writing more descriptive. Have your students consider the words authors use to create specific moods in this fun pumpkin-themed worksheet!

Reading has so many benefits for kids, such as improving vocabulary and language skills and helping to develop imagination and concentration. Reading logs are a great way for you and your students to keep track of their reading throughout the week!

Introduce readers to the poem “I like to see it lap the Miles” by beloved American poet Emily Dickinson.

Help your writing sing with personification! Practice identifying the different examples of personification in this poem by Emily Dickinson.

Get plenty of practice with alliteration by identifying and creating alliterative sentences.

Use this worksheet to help students identify personified nouns and their respective verbs.

Meet the curious mongoose Rikki-tikki-tavi in this sixth-grade reading comprehension worksheet adapted from the classic Rudyard Kipling tale.

Expand your reader’s knowledge of world folklore with this unique and engaging reading comprehension worksheet! 

Introduce readers to the inspiring poem “Thanksgiving” by American poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox with this sixth-grade reading comprehension worksheet.

Read and analyze an excerpt adapted from “The Wreck of the Golden Mary” by Charles Dickens with this reading comprehension worksheet!

Help students hone reading comprehension skills and techniques with this classic Robert Frost poem.