Directions:

Step 1: Look at the artwork and answer questions 1-3.

Step 2: Think: When you read the words “Tick. Tick. Tick.” what sound do you hear? This is called onomatopoeia (pronounced on-uh-mat-uh–pee–uh). Onomatopoeia is defined as a word which imitates the natural sounds of a thing. It creates a sound effect that mimics the thing described, making the description more expressive and interesting.

Step 3: What other words can you think of that would be an onomatopoeia?

Watch this video for more ideas: Onomatopoeia Alphabet

Step 4: Draw or illustrate a cartoon that includes onomatopoeia.

Step 5: Take a photo and send it to Miss Ebling! kebling@opschools.org