Figurative Language Review Game – U-Know Reading Skills Activity

Description Do you need figurative language review games for reading skill practice to help your students learn quicker and with more FUN? Use this Figurative Language U-Know game to have them practice reading skills while also having fun!! This fun and engaging game will make the skill of identifying the different types of figurative language something students WANT to do! Play separately or mix and match cards from different sets to suit your needs. Works great for centers, early finishers, or small groups. Students will be begging to practice identifying different types of figurative language with this activity! I’ve had many students ask to play at recess and even lunch! ★ Get this as part of the Reading Skills MEGA U-Know Bundle! ☆ What you get in this Figurative Language Review Game ☆ U-Know Cards (Color): 56 color cards with an example of figurative language and students have to state which type is being used U-Know Cards (Print Friendly): 56 color cards with an example of figurative language and students have to state which type is being used Direction Sheet: Step-by-step instructions for playing the game “Types of Special Cards” sheet: A page explaining how the special cards work. (Draw 2, Skip, Reverse, and Wilds) Answer Key: One page with all of the answers for each card listed. Accountability Pages: Pages for students to record answers. Available in short answers and longer answers with more space Back of Cards Design: Print on the backs of the cards to make them double-sided. “Cheat Sheet”: Printable sheet listing the various types of figurative language used, defined, and given an example of to differentiate learning as necessary ☆ Types of Figurative Language ☆ similes metaphors personification idioms hyperbole onomatopoeia alliteration ☆ Types of Cards ☆  Definition given and students supply the type of figurative language  Example of figurative language given and students supply the type ☆ What is U-Know? ☆ U-Know is a fun and engaging card game where students practice topics in a repetitive way. I also use U-Know in stations or with early finishers throughout the year to spiral concepts for students. U-Know comes in MANY topics! So, once students learn the game, it will become a self-run station! U-Know is played with students matching color/number to the card the previous player put down. Once they put their card down, they must read and answer. If correct, play moves on. If incorrect, the player draws 2 new cards and play moves on. Students check answers with the included answer key. ☆ Options for Use in the Classroom ☆ Partner Game Small Groups Stations or Centers Early Finishers Test Prep or Review ☆ Perfect for: ☆ Teachers who want students to become comfortable with using games in the classroom Teachers looking for a fun and engaging game to practice specific skills Teachers looking for resources that are standards-aligned Teachers who need quality test-prep resources, center activities, practice, or review that is fun and engaging ☆ TERMS OF USE – © Fun in 5th Grade & MORE ☆ This item is a paid digital download from Fun in 5th Grade & MORE As such, it is for use in one classroom only. This item is also bound by copyright laws. Redistributing, editing, selling, or posting this item (or any part thereof) on the Internet is strictly prohibited without first gaining permission from the author. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Please purchase one license for each teacher using these resources. If you would like to contact me about pricing on a license for an ENTIRE school, county, or district, please email me at [email protected]