The Old Man and the Sea Figurative Language Activity

Description

Download this editable figurative language activity for The Old Man and the Sea. This activity makes a perfect summative assessment for Ernest Hemingway’s famous novel.

Overview of this figurative language activity for The Old Man and the Sea:

• This figurative language activity has worksheets that will guide the students in identifying similes, breaking them apart, tying figurative language to their lives, organizing their thoughts, and presenting their findings to the class.

• Keys and rubrics are included.

Process of this activity:

• Understanding figurative language in Hemingway’s condense writing style requires reading the novel and reading critics’ comments about his writing style.

• Then students will be able to analyze figurative language and explain how his writing, albeit simplistic in appearance, truly shapes images for readers.

• After students understand Hemingway’s writing style a bit more, they will present their analysis of a specific simile.

The Old Man and the Sea is a quick novel to teach with a lot of punch. This activity meets standards, is completely editable, and will work with any reading of The Old Man and the Sea.