Read aloud picture books and look for simile examples and metaphor examples to learn how writers use figurative language to make writing beautiful and convey meaning. Use these favorite mentor texts ...

Let us start with a little poetry joke, shall we? Q: What did the poet say to Luke Skywalker? A: Metaphors be with you! As a poet by profession as well as avocation, I have adopted this punchline as ...

I don't believe it's odd or unreasonable, at a time like this, to wonder if our culture still breeds heroes. Sure, there are people out there now defying expectations, performing heroic feats, ...

Will Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album “The Tortured Poets Department” usher in a new era of poetry appreciation? Delaney Atkins, a part-time instructor at Austin Peay State University who teaches a ...

This lesson is as fun as recess! Join Ms. Randi House as she talks about similes and metaphors and how they make reading a lot more interesting. Rise and Shine is available to stream on pbs.org and ...

Let us start with a little poetry joke, shall we? Q: What did the poet say to Luke Skywalker? A: Metaphors be with you! Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now. As a poet by ...