Bring figurative language to life with engaging, interactive activities that help students move beyond memorization and into real understanding.
 
This comprehensive Figurative Language Activity Pack was created to support a variety of learning styles while building vocabulary, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and creative expression. Students explore common types of figurative language through visual supports, hands-on practice, discussion, drawing, writing, and real-world application.
Whether you're teaching whole-class instruction, small groups, intervention, special education, homeschool, or independent practice, this resource provides meaningful opportunities for students to recognize, interpret, and create figurative language with confidence.
 
Instead of simply identifying examples, learners actively explain meanings, compare literal versus figurative language, analyze scenarios, create original expressions, and demonstrate understanding through creative activities.
Designed with accessibility in mind, these activities work especially well for visual learners, neurodivergent learners, English language learners, and students who benefit from structured, engaging practice.
 
Students Will Practice
Identifying figurative language
Distinguishing literal and figurative meanings
Vocabulary development
Reading comprehension
Critical thinking
Creative writing
Expressive language
Visual reasoning
Communication skills
Academic language
 
Ideal For
Grades 3–8
Upper Elementary ELA
Middle School Language Arts
Reading Intervention
Special Education
Resource Classrooms
Speech Therapy
ESL / ELL Support
Homeschool
Small Groups
Literacy Centers
Independent Work
Homework
Fast Finishers