Poetic Storm

This poetry analysis worksheet is designed for students in Grades 5, 6, and 7 to strengthen understanding of figurative language and poetic expression. Students read the poem The Thunderstorm and identify examples of similes, metaphors, and personification, highlighting or underlining each one. They then classify the type of figurative device and explain its meaning in their own words, deepening comprehension of imagery and mood.

Learning Goals

• Analyzing Figurative Language in Poetry (Grades 5-7)
  Students recognize and interpret similes, metaphors, and personification.
• Identifying Literary Devices
  Learners accurately classify different types of figurative language.
• Interpreting Meaning & Imagery
  Students explain how figurative expressions contribute to mood and description.
• Expressive & Analytical Thinking
  The activity builds confidence in explaining ideas using clear language.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to align with upper elementary ELA poetry standards.
• Clear, Step-by-Step Analysis
  Identification, classification, and explanation reinforce deep understanding.
• Engaging, Descriptive Poem
  The thunderstorm theme provides vivid imagery and strong examples.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Ideal for poetry units, figurative language lessons, guided practice, or assessment.

This printable worksheet gives students meaningful practice with identifying and interpreting figurative language in poetry. By explaining similes, metaphors, and personification in The Thunderstorm, learners strengthen reading comprehension, literary appreciation, and expressive thinking. Suitable for classroom instruction or homeschool use, this no-prep resource supports confident poetry analysis and deeper engagement with creative language.

This worksheet is part of our Grade 6 Reading Comprehension collection.