Students found all the constituent elements of similes on their worksheets. The class made tin foil hearts. We read “Papaya Tree” by Thanha Lai, and students looked at how similes are constructed. Students wrote about special to them from the perspective of their own tin foil heart. Meaning how do they feel about this special thing. Using rich similes and sensory language.
Mr. Charmelo, 7th grade, 1st Period
Hot like the Sun by Emarian W.
My wrist is hot like the sun,
my mother is as mean as a nun.
My car goes fast like zoom,
a heartbreak can hurt as much as a wound.
Like my Hair by Seriniti O.
Dog is fluffy like my hair,
Lips soft like marshmellows.
Earwax by Lucus T.
Earwax is disgusting like slushy mud after rain,
soap is clean and smooth as silk.
Trash is stinky as a compost bin,
perfume is fragrant like a bunch of flowers.
An Empty Office by Chika O.
Socks are stinky like rotten food sitting in the back of the fridge.
Hospital is warm as a fireplace,
doctors are calm like an empty office.
Rag is moist as a dew covered world.
Gown is long like the cape of Superman.
Mr. Charmelo, 7th grade, 2nd period
Computer Appreciative by Enrique P.
A computer to a family is like
a savior of doing work.
But also a temptation
lure away kids.
A computer is a waste to my family.
A computer to me is an adventure
As endless as adventure like a dream
But also like a teacher,
teaches me about stuff,
like Chatgpt.
Like the Winter by Melanie H
Hot wheels are cool like the winter,
coco is cuddley.
My little sister is bright as the brightest light.
Sun is yellow like a ripe, juicy lemon
Family is loving as my heart.
Like Never Ending Happiness by Daniela G.
Dog is loud like never ending happiness
Room is cozy as a giant pillow
Sleep is as calming as lavender.
Movies are as addicting as sugar.
Sky Scraper by Jamirayah L.
It is so tall
that you could
see it from the
sky.
A building that
is giant like.
When it was first built
it was the
tallest building
in the world.
It is as high as
the clouds
the glass is almost
water like.
It feels cold as
snow in the winter
time.
Child, Chicken, Dog by Anthony R.
Child is annoying as a crying baby.
Chicken is loud like a church bell.
Dog is hungry, hungry.
