The format for these phrases is
As ___(Adjective)___ as a __(noun)__
The meaning of them is often "very (adjective)" in the case of the example being "very fat". The noun is often an object that exemplifies the adjective used in the phrase.
Work with a partner to discuss which adjectives should fit which animal and try to form them all into phrases following the model
As __(adjective)__ as a __(animal)__
Adjectives:Busy Gentle Hungry Quiet Sick Stubborn Scared Weak Strong Sly |
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Animals:Rabbit Lamb Mule Kitten Bat Dog Bear Beaver Fox Mouse |