Winter Figurative Language | Simile, Metaphor, Idiom & More
by Teaching ESL 101 © 2025
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Price: $5 USD
Subjects: ela,englishSecondLanguage,holiday,christmas,firstDayOfWinter,vocabAcquisitionAndUse,elaLanguage
Grades: 4,5,6
Description
❄️ Winter Figurative Language Boom Deck Bring a seasonal twist to your literacy block with this winter-themed figurative language deck. Each card focuses on one type of figurative language and uses a short Christmas and winter–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: ✅ Advanced Grade 4 ✅ Grade 5 ✅ Grade 6 review ✅ CEFR A2–B1 ESL/EFL learners This deck is accessible for upper elementary readers and English learners who benefit from short, targeted items. 📘 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 winter and holiday figurative language cards One winter-themed sentence per card One comprehension or identification question Four answer choices 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
Acknowledgements
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