Simile vs. Metaphor

We have been talking about using similes and metaphors to describe people and things in a different way. For this blog post, I would like you to choose something to describe, and then use both similes and a metaphors to describe it. You may discover that one is easier than the other.

Here's an example to get you started...

Simile
The toddler was like an octopus, pullng things off every shelf.

Metaphor
The toddler was a three-ring circus, going in every direction at once.

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Persuade Me

For this blog post, I would like you to write a persuasive paragraph trying to persuade me to agree with you.

You can choose from these topics, or come up with one of your own:

• "Fun Friday" - try to convince me that this Friday should be a "fun" day


• "Cooking activity" - try to convince me that we should do a cooking activity in class


• "Silly Hats" - try to convince me that everyone should get to wear a silly hat in class

Make sure you include reasons and details to support your reasons to make your paragraph more convincing. Who knows, if your paragraph is persuasive enough, you might convince me to agree with you.

Comments are due Friday, and please remember to include your initials or your first name.

Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall?

We are fortunate in Georgia to have such pleasant seasons and moderate weather.

Some people prefer the colder winter months, and like to participate in winter-related activities (sledding, ice skating, skiing, and playing in the snow).

Other people prefer the warmer summer months, and would rather spend time outside in the sun (playing sports, going to the beach, swimming, and going on picnics).

For this post, I wou ld like you to write a persuasive paragraph telling me about your favorite season (choose Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall) and giving reasons why that season is your favorite. Try to be convincing in your post by using specific details to support your reasons.

Please remember to include your initials or first name to receive credit.

Replies must be written in complete sentences, with correct grammar (spelling, punctuation, capitalization, etc...), and conventions (subject-verb agreement, correct forms for singular/plural nouns, appropriate pronouns).