Teach your pupils how to begin sentences with similes to create vivid imagery, convey emotion and build atmosphere. with this lesson pack Through clear explanations, modelled examples and rewriting tasks, pupils explore how simile openers can be used for description, tension and characterisation. The PowerPoint also demonstrates how to enhance similes with powerful vocabulary and other literary techniques for maximum impact. Includes opportunities for discussion, partner work and independent practice with differentiated activity sheets to help children apply the skill independently.