picture books for figurative lang

[Brenda]

Does anyone have suggestions for books to inspire and demonstrate the use of figurative language for 4th graders? Which writing fix lessons would tie into this?
Thanks,
Brenda
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[Karen Klus]

Hi Brenda, I'm a fourth grade teacher just new today to this website. I teach figurative language to my students and see a great difference in their writing after they have an understanding of it. My all time favorite book to help with personification is: Arnie the Doughnut by Laurie Keller. The kids absolutely love it! The doughnut talks. She also has another book out with talking teeth. And, sorry, I'm not familiar enough with the writing fix lessons to say what ties...just thought I'd throw out this great book to you!
Karen

[Brenda]

Thank you so much for your quick response. I'm heading to the library and I'll look for the doughnut book! Happy THanksgiving,
Brenda

Karen Klus said:

Hi Brenda, I'm a fourth grade teacher just new today to this website. I teach figurative language to my students and see a great difference in their writing after they have an understanding of it. My all time favorite book to help with personification is: Arnie the Doughnut by Laurie Keller. The kids absolutely love it! The doughnut talks. She also has another book out with talking teeth. And, sorry, I'm not familiar enough with the writing fix lessons to say what ties...just thought I'd throw out this great book to you!
Karen

[Tori Mazur]

There is a great deal of figurative language (mostly exaggeration and hyperbole) in Pecos Bill by Stephen Kellogg. I co-teach with a fourth grade teacher who is using it during guided reading with her below-grade level students. They are going to be challenged by the language, particularly because they are all English language learners. Fortunately, the illustrations provide strong visual support.

Tori

[Marsha Murphree]

When you search Figurative language on the web you can find a list of books that demonstrate the different types such as metaphors, similies, etc. I printed out a list of many books that I have for reference. I also printed out examples of each from the web and made cards (engaged the students in a game) for the students to match the cards to the correct type of f/lang. Also I did a powerpoint presentation (Jeopardy game) for them to play that included figurative language. I hope this helps.

[Brenda]

wow, thanks for the response. Is there anyway to get a copy of your Jeopardy? Thanks,
Brenda

Marsha Murphree said:

When you search Figurative language on the web you can find a list of books that demonstrate the different types such as metaphors, similies, etc. I printed out a list of many books that I have for reference. I also printed out examples of each from the web and made cards (engaged the students in a game) for the students to match the cards to the correct type of f/lang. Also I did a powerpoint presentation (Jeopardy game) for them to play that included figurative language. I hope this helps.

[Marsha Murphree]

I'll try to send it to you. What is you email address?

Brenda said:

wow, thanks for the response. Is there anyway to get a copy of your Jeopardy? Thanks,
Brenda

Marsha Murphree said:

When you search Figurative language on the web you can find a list of books that demonstrate the different types such as metaphors, similies, etc. I printed out a list of many books that I have for reference. I also printed out examples of each from the web and made cards (engaged the students in a game) for the students to match the cards to the correct type of f/lang. Also I did a powerpoint presentation (Jeopardy game) for them to play that included figurative language. I hope this helps.

[Brenda]

[e-mail] Thanks so much! I was watching short clips by Pixar today with my family and noticed how non living things were acting human. Do you think this would be good to show the kids and see if they get the connection with personification? Just a thought! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I look forward to your game.
Brenda

Marsha Murphree said:

I'll try to send it to you. What is you email address?

Brenda said:

wow, thanks for the response. Is there anyway to get a copy of your Jeopardy? Thanks,
Brenda

Marsha Murphree said:

When you search Figurative language on the web you can find a list of books that demonstrate the different types such as metaphors, similies, etc. I printed out a list of many books that I have for reference. I also printed out examples of each from the web and made cards (engaged the students in a game) for the students to match the cards to the correct type of f/lang. Also I did a powerpoint presentation (Jeopardy game) for them to play that included figurative language. I hope this helps.

[Esther Morse]

What form of figurative language specifically?

[Brenda]

Hyperbole, simile, metaphor, personification to name a few! Thanks for your help.
Brenda

Esther Morse said:

What form of figurative language specifically?

[Brenda]

Hi Marcha, don't know if you received my reply. I'm interested in your jeopardy game and such. Thanks,
Brenda

Brenda said:

[e-mail] Thanks so much! I was watching short clips by Pixar today with my family and noticed how non living things were acting human. Do you think this would be good to show the kids and see if they get the connection with personification? Just a thought! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I look forward to your game.
Brenda

Marsha Murphree said:

I'll try to send it to you. What is you email address?

Brenda said:

wow, thanks for the response. Is there anyway to get a copy of your Jeopardy? Thanks,
Brenda

Marsha Murphree said:

When you search Figurative language on the web you can find a list of books that demonstrate the different types such as metaphors, similies, etc. I printed out a list of many books that I have for reference. I also printed out examples of each from the web and made cards (engaged the students in a game) for the students to match the cards to the correct type of f/lang. Also I did a powerpoint presentation (Jeopardy game) for them to play that included figurative language. I hope this helps.

[Tammy Hunt]

Hi Brenda. If you are still looking for books to use as mentor texts in figurative language here's some I use in my 4th grade class:
Similes and Metaphors - Owl Moon by Jane Yolen; Idioms - Any Amelia Bedlia book; Hyperbole - The Bunyans or any tall tale books like Pecos Bill, John Henry, etc.; Personification - The Giving Tree by Shel Silversten, The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka, or The Dear Mrs. LaRue series by Mark Teague; Alliteration and Onomatopoeia - Just about any Dr. Suess book. Hope that helps!
Tammy Hunt

[Brenda]

Thanks Tammy! I'll look into those!
Brenda

Tammy Hunt said:

Hi Brenda. If you are still looking for books to use as mentor texts in figurative language here's some I use in my 4th grade class:
Similes and Metaphors - Owl Moon by Jane Yolen; Idioms - Any Amelia Bedlia book; Hyperbole - The Bunyans or any tall tale books like Pecos Bill, John Henry, etc.; Personification - The Giving Tree by Shel Silversten, The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka, or The Dear Mrs. LaRue series by Mark Teague; Alliteration and Onomatopoeia - Just about any Dr. Suess book. Hope that helps!
Tammy Hunt