Similes
A friend is as sweet as candy. - Claire The dog was as fast as lightening- Chandler A friend is like a good dog. - Mark She is as pretty as a rose. - Haylee When I am tired, I am as lazy as a dog. - Chapman Friendship is like two peas in a pod.- Parker When I am sad, I'm like a homeless puppy. - Mikayla Friendship is like a thrilling adventure. - Jesse You lie like a rug. (ha ha) - Gentry When I am tired, I am as grouchy as a crab.- Kindall When I am tired, I am as slow as a sloth. - Coleman and my personal favorite....... A friend is as friendly as Mrs. Garola - Zac (he got bonus points!) Metaphors He was a warrior through all their troubles. - Emma A good friend is family. - Michael Friendship is bondage. - Tyler Friendship is life. - Brandon Read below a few of my favorite sentences taken straight from the students completed Civil War Battle mini-books.
Bull Run - "During the battle, the North built a secret shipyard and planned to attack once more." Cheat Mountain - "When I think about this battle, I feel sad and grateful that so many people risked their lives so that our country could reunite." Monitor vs. Merrimac - " I learned a few memorable things about the battle of Monitor vs. Merrimac." GREAT TOPIC SENTENCE! Blackburn's Ford - "This battle was important for two reasons." - ANOTHER GREAT TOPIC SENTENCE! Fort Sumter - "The attack on Fort Sumter took place in South Carolina in 1861, beginning the Civil War." The Seven Days Battle - "Both sides fought very hard, but the Confederates won the battle in the end." The Battle of Stone's River - "If the Union would not have won this battle, they could not have established a front line to block supply trucks from the Confederates." Rich Mountain - "Major General George B. McClellen was the commander of the Union Army." Hatteras Inlet - "The Battle of Hatteras Inlet was very awesome. It inspires me to fight for my country, but I would not like to die." As you can see, we researched a LOT, learned a LOT, and edited a LOT!!! :) |