Adding Power

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a creative task that engages students in writing sentences that personify objects using specific verbs. Each line lists an object and a verb, such as a toy boat with the verb ‘chased’ or a set of maracas with ‘celebrated’. The students’ task is to compose a sentence for each pair, applying the verb in a way that gives the object human-like qualities or actions. The exercise is meant to invoke imaginative thinking as students must go beyond literal descriptions and attribute lifelike behaviors to inanimate objects.

The worksheet is designed to reinforce the concept of personification in students’ minds by having them actively use it in sentences. It teaches students to think creatively about how objects might interact with the world if they possessed human characteristics. This activity helps students to practice writing skills and deepens their understanding of figurative language. Moreover, it encourages students to explore the expressive potential of language and enhances their ability to craft vivid, engaging narratives.