Today's Read-Aloud With Mrs. Smith
What Is A Simile?
Why Do Authors Use Similes?
The answer is simple. Authors use similes to make their sentences more interesting! As you're reading this week, look for similes and try to figure out what the author is trying to make more colorful and interesting. You're also going to get a chance to use this technique (you pronounce that word like "tek-neek") in your own writing this week!