Introduce readers to the poem “I like to see it lap the Miles” by beloved American poet Emily Dickinson.

When your students read this exaggerated tale, they will find a ton of hyperboles!

Get students thinking figuratively by having them connect their understanding of metaphors and similes to the books they read in class. Students will seek out a metaphor or simile in their reading, consider the quote's context, then explain what they

Write an eloquent, nature-inspired personification poem with this guided worksheet for seventh graders!

Use this organizer to help students track examples of hyperbole.

Students make connections between classic and modern literature by identifying shared character archetypes found in each.