Use this activity to engage all types of learners, while requiring that they refer to and incorporate details from the text over the course of the activity.

ACTIVITY: Similes and Stargirl

Stargirl is filled with similes. A simile is a figurative expression that makes a comparison using the words “like” or “as.” Similes are often used in literature to convey a description with strong visual or other sensory imagery. In this activity, you will work with a partner to create an outfit that Stargirl would wear, then compose a descriptive paragraph with at least 5 similes describing the outfit. As time allows, you and your partner will share your paragraph with the class; class members will draw an image of the outfit based on your description.

• Confer with your partner to design an outfit that you both believe the main character Stargirl would enjoy wearing. Story details should inspire you, but your design should be original (not a copy of clothing described in the book). Make sure that the students in the other groups do not see the image you create.
• After drawing your outfit, work with your partner to write a paragraph describing the outfit in the drawing. Incorporate at least 5 similes into your descriptive paragraph.