Experimenting with Similes

While reading the nonfiction selection "Exploring the Titanic," 7B English students created their own similes.  The Titanic is compared to a floating layer cake due to the divisions of socio-economic status throughout the ship's accommodations.  Here is a sample of similes our 7th graders created about their own lives:

"Love is as hard to find as what to wear in the morning." -Josey

"Life is like skipping stones; you never know when it's going to bounce back." -Corbin

"Life is like wrestling; when you get taken down you have the choice to get back up." -Dawson

"Life is like swimming; make a big splash!" -Ashton

"Life is like baseball; you'll never get a hit if you don't swing." -Sam

"Teachers are like volleyball; you normally have three chances." -Haylie

"Hot dog buns are like friends; they always stick together." -Nick

"Moms are like octopuses; they are always busy." -Alex

"People's words aren't as hurtful as their actions; don't let comments bring you down." -Enrique P.

"Life is like soccer; everyone has a goal." -Luis

"Friendship is like a flower.  When you water it, it grows, but when you forget about it, it dies."
                                                                                                                               -Delaney G.

"Books are like friends.  You must be attentive to get the best end reaction." -Ally