Human Actions

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is about personification, where students practice giving human traits to inanimate objects through writing. The task begins with an example of personification related to colors on a palette. Students are then prompted to write verbs that describe human actions for two objects: a shoe and a lamp. The final task is to write a few sentences about each object, utilizing the verbs they have listed to personify the objects, and they are allowed to add human emotions and characteristics to enhance their descriptions.

The worksheet aims to teach students how to apply personification in their writing creatively. By focusing on verbs that animate inanimate objects, students learn how to convey emotions and actions typically associated with humans to non-human entities. The exercise encourages students to think imaginatively and to explore the depth that personification adds to descriptive writing. It also serves to enhance their understanding of figurative language and to expand their vocabulary by thinking of diverse verbs and characteristics that can be used in personification.