The Demon Headmaster - Lesson 5 - Worksheets

As part of a series of English teaching resources, a worksheet focusing on similes has been created to help students understand and use this literary device in their writing. Similes are figures of speech that compare two different things to highlight a similarity between them, typically using the words "like" or "as." The worksheet provides a set of incomplete sentences, each requiring the student to use a simile to complete the thought. For instance, students might be asked to finish a sentence starting with "The children charged across the playground like..." by adding a comparison that vividly describes the children's actions.

A second worksheet continues this exercise with different sentences, further challenging students to think creatively and draw comparisons to enhance their descriptive writing. They might complete a sentence such as "Laura ran like..." with an appropriate simile that captures the essence of Laura's running. These worksheets are designed to encourage students to explore the use of similes in their writing, thereby improving their ability to convey images and emotions effectively. By engaging with these exercises, students will be able to enrich their vocabulary and develop a more engaging writing style.