teaching resource

Interpret Figurative Language Poster

Updated: 30 Jul 2018

A poster highlighting how to interpret figurative language when reading a piece of text.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 2 - 6

Curriculum

Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Lower

Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Lower covers students in Year 3 and Year 4.
1. National Curriculum In England
English

By the beginning of year 3, pupils should be able to read books written at an age-appropriate interest level. They should be able to read them accurately and at a speed that is sufficient for them to focus on understanding what they read rather than ...
1. Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Lower
Reading
1. Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Lower
2. English
Comprehension
Key Stage 2 (KS2) – Upper

Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Upper covers students in Year 5 and Year 6.
1. National Curriculum In England
English

By the beginning of year 5, pupils should be able to read aloud a wider range of poetry and books written at an age-appropriate interest level with accuracy and at a reasonable speaking pace. They should be able to read most words effortlessly and to...
1. Key Stage 2 (KS2) – Upper
Reading
1. Key Stage 2 (KS2) – Upper
2. English
Comprehension

teaching resource

Interpret Figurative Language Poster

Updated: 30 Jul 2018

A poster highlighting how to interpret figurative language when reading a piece of text.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 2 - 6

A poster highlighting how to interpret figurative language when reading a piece of text.

Display this poster when learning about the different comprehension strategies and interpreting figurative language.

Information on the poster includes:

Figurative language is a word or phrase that does not have a literal meaning. It is used by the writer for the sake of comparison or dramatic effect.

A metaphor is a word or phrase that is used to make a direct comparison between two unlike things.
A simile uses the words ‘like’ or ‘as’ to compare one object or idea with another to suggest they are alike.
Onomatopoeia is the use of words that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.
Idioms are words, phrases or expressions that cannot be taken literally.
Alliteration is the repetition of the same or similar kinds of sounds at the beginning of words or in stressed syllables.
Personification is the act of giving non-living things human characteristics.

Curriculum

Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Lower

Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Lower covers students in Year 3 and Year 4.
1. National Curriculum In England
English

By the beginning of year 3, pupils should be able to read books written at an age-appropriate interest level. They should be able to read them accurately and at a speed that is sufficient for them to focus on understanding what they read rather than ...
1. Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Lower
Reading
1. Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Lower
2. English
Comprehension
Key Stage 2 (KS2) – Upper

Key Stage 2 (KS2) - Upper covers students in Year 5 and Year 6.
1. National Curriculum In England
English

By the beginning of year 5, pupils should be able to read aloud a wider range of poetry and books written at an age-appropriate interest level with accuracy and at a reasonable speaking pace. They should be able to read most words effortlessly and to...
1. Key Stage 2 (KS2) – Upper
Reading
1. Key Stage 2 (KS2) – Upper
2. English
Comprehension

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