Similes

Being smart can mean many things. It can mean learning quickly, solving problems, or thinking in clever ways. But in writing, repeating the…

Strength can mean many things. It can be physical power, like lifting something heavy, or inner strength, like staying brave during a hard…

Anger is a strong feeling. You might feel it when something feels unfair, when plans go wrong, or when emotions build up inside you. But in…

Feeling tired is something everyone understands. You feel it after a long school day, a busy game, or staying up too late. But in writing,…

Cold weather, cold food, or even a cold feeling can be hard to describe using just one word. If you keep saying “cold” again and again, your…

Feeling nervous happens to everyone. You might feel nervous before a test, a speech, or meeting someone new. But when we write about nervous…

Speed is everywhere around us. Cars race down roads, kids run across playgrounds, and animals sprint through fields. But in writing, always…

Feeling excited is one of the best feelings in the world. It happens when something fun is about to happen, like a birthday, a trip, or good…

Feeling scared happens to everyone, especially kids. It can happen during a thunderstorm, before a test, or when watching a spooky movie. But…

Feeling sad is a normal part of life, and learning how to describe that feeling can help kids express themselves better in writing. Instead of…