Metaphors

Metaphors Year 5 / Year 6 English Teaching Resources: Using Metaphors to Improve Writing teaches pupils how to identify metaphors in their reading and how to use metaphors in their written work. These PowerPoint resources / lessons can be used as a starter activity, a standalone lesson or incorporated into a scheme of work for improving vocabulary and language skills. The activities include: - What is a metaphor? - Definition and examples of metaphors - Using metaphors and building imagery - Using metaphors to create better sentences and accompanying worksheet - 1 further worksheet with example answers