Valentine's Day Figurative Language | Simile, Metaphor +more

by Teaching ESL 101 © 2026

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Price: $6 USD

Subjects: ela,englishSecondLanguage,holiday,vocabAcquisitionAndUse,elaLanguage,valentinesDay,knowledgeOfLanguage

Grades: 7,8,9

Description

💘 Valentine’s Day Figurative Language Boom Cards | Grades 7–9 | ESL | CEFR B1–B2 Bring a seasonal twist to your literacy block with this Valentine's Day-themed figurative language deck. Each card focuses on one type of figurative language and uses a short themed–inspired sentence to help students recognize or interpret meaning in context. Students practice similes, metaphors, idioms, hyperbole, personification, alliteration, and onomatopoeia in a clear, self-checking format. Optional audio is included, with each sentence and question read aloud for accessibility. 💬 Best for: ✅ Grade 7-9 ✅ Middle school ELA support ✅ CEFR B1–B2 ESL/EFL/ELL learners This deck is accessible for English learners who benefit from short, targeted items. Seasonal lessons that stay academically focused. 📘 Standards Alignment: Aligned to TEKS 110. 7.b.9.B and 10.D and CCSS L.5.5 a and b which address identifying and understanding figurative language in literary texts. 📦 What’s Included: 15 themed figurative language cards • One Valentine’s Day–themed sentence per card • One comprehension or identification question per card • Four multiple-choice answer options • Self-checking Mix of simile, metaphor, idiom, hyperbole, alliteration, onomatopoeia, and personification 🍎 Why Teachers Use This Deck: Easy independent practice with no prep Seasonal content that keeps students engaged Useful for warm-ups, centers, early finishers, or quick review Supportive design for ESL/ELL students

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Images from https://www.canva.com/ -Aelina Design -Ajisai Creative -mike223 -Canva layouts and sketchify Font -Khaiuns

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