Simile Poem: ‘My Family’

Overview:

A simile poem titled ‘My Family’, written for middle and upper years students.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand and identify similes within a poem.
• Explore how similes create vivid images and add meaning to poetry.
• Develop creative writing skills through the use of similes.

How the Poem Works:

‘My Family’ is a poem that uses similes to describe different family members, making comparisons with familiar objects or experiences. Students can analyse the poem to identify the similes and consider how they enhance the descriptions.