Help students understand and use figurative language with engaging, reproducible activities!
The Figurative Language Book offers a structured, step-by-step way to teach nonliteral language through reproducible worksheets and engaging activities. It provides educators with practical tools that build understanding and application of figurative expressions in both academic and social settings.
What makes this book so effective?
208 pages of structured, reproducible lessons
Covers six key figurative language forms: multiple meaning words, metaphors, similes, idioms, proverbs, humor, clichés, and slang
Includes pre- and posttests to track progress
Features extension ideas in every lesson for deeper learning
Offers ready-to-use worksheets and answer keys to save planning time
Who is the Figurative Language Book helpful for?
This book targets Figurative Language development in students in grades 4 and up. The Figurative Language Book is an educational resource for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), special educators, teachers, and parents. Its versatility makes this book great for various learning environments, including small or large groups in the classroom, in one-on-one speech therapy sessions, or at home.
Why Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), special educators, teachers, and parents love this book
Educators and SLPs consistently highlight how approachable and effective this book is for teaching a difficult skill. Reviews note that students from middle school through high school enjoy the activities and make clear progress. Teachers appreciate the variety of figurative language forms included and find it especially useful for students with language impairments or autism spectrum disorders. While some mention that the slang section could use more current examples, most agree that the book is engaging, practical, and reliable.
The Figurative Language Book includes:
This comprehensive resource provides everything needed to make figurative language instruction easy and effective for both educators and students.
208 reproducible pages (8.5" x 11")
Six chapters covering multiple meanings, metaphors and similes, idioms, proverbs, humor, clichés, and slang
