Analogies
These sites introduce the basic concept of analogies and common types of analogy. Includes examples, lesson plans, tips to solving analogy problems, classroom activities, and online exercises. There is also a link to eThemes resources on similes and metaphors.
Grades
- 3,
- 4,
- 5
Links
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English Grammar and Usage
This site contains grammar and usage worksheets for teachers and parent-teachers. Some of the activities are themed with a holidays. NOTE: This site contains ads.
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Analogies Game/Vocabulary Building Games
This site provides a variety of games for vocabulary building. Games are structured for primary, intermediate, middle school and high school. NOTE: This site contains ads.
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InstructorWeb
This site provides a lesson with two printable worksheets for practice. This site is free when signed up for a "limited membership". NOTE: This site contains ads.
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Analogies Lesson
Find out the format of analogies and how to read them. Includes some most frequently used analogies.
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Journey North: Thinking by Analogy
This lesson uses analogy as a strategy to help students understand abstract concepts in the theme of Journey North.
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Beacon Lesson Plan
This lesson plan provides ideas for teaching analogies in the classroom. A worksheet, teaching materials, and procedures are included.
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Quia: Awesome Analogies
Practice your knowledge of analogies through these interactive challenge questions.
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Quia: Hangman Analogies
Here is an interactive hangman game format to practice analogies.
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Word Relationships
Find relationships among words that we use in everyday life.
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eThemes Resource: Writing: Similes and Metaphors
These sites explain how to use similes and metaphors to improve your writing. There are many examples plus interactive quizzes and classroom activity ideas. Includes links to eThemes Resources on personification and other forms of figurative language.
Education Standards
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- MO
- NV
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- OK
- DE