1. Simile Poem A simile is a comparison of two unlike things that is meant to make you think.

2. What do you think of this poem made of short similes about school? After reading the poem, write your own simile poem. You may write about school or any other topic of your choice.

3. School is like a prison We can’t leave, School is like an island We are all trapped, School is like a pie It is good at first until you reach the crust, School is like a toilet It is full of germs, School is like a salad You have to put something on it to make it better, School is like a stupid cat It never dies, School is like a garbage truck It smells, it’s big and you can here it from a mile away, School is like a baby It always needs your attention, School is like a shark It just keeps chasing, School is like going to jail You never want to go back, jack What is School Like?

4. Now it’s your turn! You need: A title 8-12 similes saying what school is like or any other topic of your choice. The first part of the stanza is the simile. The second part explains why it is like that thing. Capitalize each new line of a poem even though it does not start a new sentence. Skip lines between stanzas Write your by line: first and last name on the bottom your paper.

5. SIMILE POEM BRAINSTORM Directions: Think of a topic for your simile poem. The poem can be about you or about another topic, such as a pet, favorite season, or sport. Write the topic on the line below. Then in each of the seven boxes write one physical or character trait describing the topic (for example, long legs, curly hair, or brown eyes).

6. Simile Poem Topic:_________________________________ Trait 2 Trait 1 Trait 4 Trait 3 Trait 6 Trait 7 Trait 5