This document provides resources for teaching figurative language to eighth grade students. It includes sections on similes and metaphors, idioms, hyperbole, and personification with videos, lessons, examples, and worksheets for each. Additional sections provide classroom activities and practice assessments for all types of figurative language. The document lists references used to compile the resources.

1. FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
Resources for Eighth Grade Teachers
Compiled by Sarah Katko

2. SIMILES AND METAPHORS
The difference between life is a highway and
life is like a box of chocolates...
 Video from Dirksen Junior High School: Similes and Metaphors in
Pop Culture
 Lesson: Making Meaning of Metaphors
 Lesson: Comparing Similes and Metaphors
 Simile and Metaphor Practice

3. IDIOMS
Who’s really in the dog house?
 Idiom lesson
 Interactive idioms
 Idioms: Story With Quiz

4. HYPERBOLE
Limos aren’t the only things that can stretch.
 Video from Creston Middle School: Hyperbole in Pop Culture
 Lesson: Using Hyperbole to Add Humor
 Fun Examples of Hyperbole

5. PERSONIFICATION
Bring those words to life. Please.
 Examples of Personification
 Indepth explanation and extended examples
 Personification review game

6. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Yes, they are all free.
 Classroom Activities for All Types of Figurative Language
 Practice quiz
 Figurative language worksheets
 Bloom's Taxonomy Related to Technology

7. REFERENCES
http://edorigami.wikispaces.com
http://ethemes.missouri.edu
http://library.thinkquest.org
http://lifestyle.iloveindia.com
http://reviewgamezone.com
http://suite101.com (Kellie Hayden)
http://volweb.utk.edu
http:/www.ereadingworksheets.com
http://www.thatquiz.org
http://www.tnellen.com
http://www.worsleyschool.net
www.education.com
www.newyorktimes.com
www.readwritethink.org