Why It Does That

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a creative exercise for students to practice personification, a literary device that ascribes human qualities to non-human objects. Students are instructed to select an object of their choice, describe it using personification, write a few sentences about what the object is doing and why, and then draw the object. The open-ended nature of the task allows students to use their imagination freely while applying the concept of personification to an object they envision. The presence of a whimsical character on the worksheet adds a playful element, encouraging creativity.

The worksheet is designed to teach students how to use personification in their writing. It helps them to understand how giving human characteristics to objects can enhance descriptive language and make narratives more engaging. The exercise also encourages creativity and artistic expression, as students must not only write about but also visually represent the object they are personifying. This dual approach of writing and drawing solidifies the concept of personification by engaging multiple forms of expression.