Twas the Night Before Christmas - Lesson 4 - PowerPoint

In Lesson 4 of the English Teaching Resources, students delve into the literary world of similes, a figure of speech used to compare one thing with another. The lesson's primary objective is to educate students about similes and how they can be identified and used in writing. Similes typically incorporate the words 'as' or 'like' to draw a comparison, creating a vivid image in the reader's mind. For instance, the phrase "And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow" from the poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' is highlighted as an example of a simile, comparing the whiteness of a beard to that of snow.

Students are then challenged to find similes within the poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas', with a set time of five minutes to spot as many as they can. This interactive exercise not only reinforces their understanding of similes but also encourages close reading and analytical skills. To further their grasp, students are provided with a worksheet where they must complete sentences using similes, drawing on the context of the poem. Some examples from the poem, such as "His cheeks were like roses" and "And away they all flew like the down of a thistle", serve as inspiration. This engaging lesson equips students with the knowledge to use similes effectively, enhancing their descriptive writing abilities.