4th Grade EFL - ESL - ELD Google Apps

This document contains 9 sets of irregular past tense verbs. It reviews 72 different irregular past tense verbs in total. Inside each set, there are matching, sorting, and filling in the missing verb activities. This is a great resource to have students complete as a Do Now, Bellringer, or review before class.

Valentine's Day Love Bundle is a set of Valentine's Day activities and projects that are meaningful, catchy and fun! Each pack is carefully designed to put our learners into the love-bugged spirit with creative and quirky activities while they are learning and practicing their English language skills. This bundle is great for mixed learning ability classroom.

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This basic ESL English bundle is designed to enhance conversation skills and vocabulary expansion. With included writing and project ideas centered around favorite sports, hobbies, activities and adventure planning, students have the opportunity to practice new vocabulary both orally and in written form. This resource offers a low-prep solution for whole class discussions, partner activities, or even as a substitute plan.

Included:

- Teacher overview with slides to guide the projects step by step

-New vocabulary with engaging images and sentence starters

-Over 65 suggestions for "Questions of the day" or “Bell ringers”  

-Writing or project ideas including two backpack templates and several graphic organizers

-Includes moveable calendar and weather charts 

Resource 1:

Vocabulary:

Sports and activities

Clothing

Weather vocabulary

Calendar vocabulary

Present tense verbs 

Optional use of the conditional

Resource 2:

This ESL English resource helps to encourage speaking and writing about outdoor sports and activities. There are engaging templates included which focus on planning an outdoor adventure. Students respond orally to each question, as they add on to their “adventure” plan. This “print and go” resource takes the stress out of planning. This could also work as a step by step substitute  or sub plan.

Students enjoy being creative as they add artwork and sentences to their paper bag backpack (templates included as well as other writing options).

Basic Vocabulary:

Outdoor activities

Limited list choices for location and wildlife

Basic personal information (emergency card)

Simple sentence structures (I want to go, I want to eat etc…)

Helpful with backpack template:

Scissors, glue, tape, colored pencils, printed templates and a paper bag for each student

Resource 3:

The final resource has several of the same features as the basic 3D paper bag backpack. This resource has more intermediate sentence structure with editable options. Teachers can change the questions to work with your class. The printable backpack template may also be better suited for older students.

This activity bundle can be done over several classes, by starting your ESL class off each day with a question of the day. Students write a sentence each day to add to the writing templates.

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

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Root Words Prefixes Posters and Activities: Prefix Practice Task Cards

Prefixes are an essential part of reading, writing, vocabulary, and word study. Teachers can use these prefix activities with their Greek and Latin stems and roots instruction.

Make learning prefixes fun with these colorful bulletin board posters, engaging task cards, and fun no-prep worksheets.

This prefixes practice activities pack includes:

• one explanation page
• one prefix study sheet (in black and white)
• 21 different prefix posters
• 36 task cards with THREE distinct question types
• a task card answer sheet
• a task card answer key
• 3 worksheets
• 2 printable answer keys (the third printable will have varying answers)
• Links for use in Google Slides™ and a task cards option in Google Forms™

You will find the following prefixes included:

• anti-
• co-
• dis-
• ex-
• fore-
• in-
• im-
• ir-
• inter-
• mid-
• non-
• over-
• post-
• pre-
• re-
• semi-
• sub-
• tri-
• un-
• under-

Please see the thumbnails and the preview for more specific information about which prefixes are included and for a snapshot of the format of each page.

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

Please be aware that there is a PREFIXES product and a SUFFIXES product sold separately, as well as a MONEY SAVING BUNDLE that includes both files. Here are the links for each product:

• PREFIXES POSTERS, TASK CARDS, AND PRINTABLES
• SUFFIXES POSTERS, TASK CARDS, AND PRINTABLES
• PREFIXES AND SUFFIXES BUNDLE

You may also be interested in these Language Arts products:

• TASK CARD PRODUCTS
• GRAMMAR PRODUCTS
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE PRODUCTS
• CHARACTER TRAITS PRODUCTS
• VOCABULARY PRODUCTS

**Do you need to take time off work and don't want to stress about SUB PLANS for your ELL ESL elementary Newcomers?! Then this product is PERFECT for you! You can take 1 day off and have lessons for when you come back OR you can take two days off for some much needed REST!

Your Students Will:

• Learn new vocabulary
• Construct simple sentences
• Apply knowledge
• Practice cause and effect
• Watch an engaging short video about whale communication
• Discuss vocabulary and science with each other
• Read and analyze a text about how whales use their own alphabet to communicate
• Practice listening comprehension
• Practice speaking and discussing important topics about science and whales

What’s Included:

• 25 PDF printable student workbook pages
• 26 teacher slides with linked videos, visuals, video directions, objectives and a step by step guide for ALL the activities for Day 1 and Day 2 of lessons!
• Tons of visuals, vocabulary and sentence frames
• Scaffolds for Level 1 and 2 Newcomer multilingual learners, INCLUDING SLIFE STUDENTS!
• Engaging topics and visuals for secondary and upper elementary students
• YOUR PEACE OF MIND to not have to worry about a THING while you're gone!

Perfect for a quick review!

Categories included:

1. Match the preposition to the correct picture
2. Match the preposition to the correct sentence
3. Use the picture to choose the correct preposition
4. Create a sentence using the picture and preposition in each box
5. Find the preposition in each sentence
6. Find the prepositional phrase in each sentence

There are four exercises included in each category with following answer keys.

Each exercise has four or five practice problems.

Supercharge Cinco de Mayo Learning with this ELA Bundle (Grades 4-6)! Engage students & boost English skills with this festive Cinco de Mayo ELA Bundle! Perfect for 4th, 5th, & 6th graders, this bundle combines interactive worksheets & a creative lapbook project to make learning about Cinco de Mayo fun and effective.

What's Included?

• Enhancing ELA Worksheets: Packed with engaging activities to improve reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills.
• Interactive Lapbook Project: A hands-on experience that sparks creativity and reinforces key learning about the history and traditions of Cinco de Mayo.

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Enhance your English as a Second Language classroom with our Winter themed activities. This resource helps to teach and review winter vocabulary. This resource can be used for whole class discussion or partner activities. Students get an opportunity to practice the new vocabulary both orally and written with flashcards, writing prompts, worksheets, and daily questions.

This resource features 115 word cards for your class word wall.

Resource 1:

Students get an opportunity to practice the new vocabulary both orally and written with flashcards, writing prompts, worksheets, and Questions of the day.

Included:

- Teacher overview

-New vocabulary with images (flashcards)

-Over 30 suggestions for "Questions of the day"  

-Short writing and drawing prompts

-Includes a weather chart for Questions of the day

-Listen and vote for their favorite music (YouTube playlist shared)

Vocabulary:

Winter sports 

Some indoor winter activities

Winter clothing

A few winter animals

Weather vocabulary

Calendar vocabulary

Resource 2

Explore key winter themes with 54 flashcards for engaging games. Perfect for reinforcing vocabulary with mystery word worksheets and games. Worksheets work well for sub plans, center activities, or low-prep days.

Included:

-54 flashcards (flashcards can be used for a multitude of language games)

-Answer response sheet included for Scoot with flashcards

-Flyswatter Smash /Slap- includes images to project on board

-Seven low prep worksheets for students to practice the new vocabulary

-An editable sub plan

There are several game suggestions included that will have your students actively participating in a friendly learning environment. From the classic "Memory" flashcard game to the interactive "Flyswatter Smash" game, students will have a blast while reinforcing their understanding of basic English vocabulary. Inside this resource, there are suggestions to keep your students motivated and actively engaged in their language learning journey. 

Resource 3:

The word wall posters cover various themes, including winter clothing, sports, outdoor vocabulary, holidays, basic weather, and more. Each 11 by 8.5 sheet includes three illustrated word cards, perfect for classroom display and student reference. Enrich your classroom today with these visual aids.

There is a blank template included for you to add additional words. Efforts have been made to include words from Canada, U.S. and U.K..

Winter themes:

Winter sports and equipment

Winter clothing

Outdoor vocabulary

Various animals

Holiday vocabulary

Winter verbs

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This figurative language activity includes hyperboles, metaphors, similes, puns, proverbs/adages, idioms, onomatopoeia, personification, and alliteration.

There are over 200 figures of speech, designed to be printed on sticky notes, that can be categorized in each area. Created for 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th grade, this activity is perfect for individuals, pairs, small groups, or the whole class.

DIFFERENTIATION:

• There are full-color cards and category toppers for students new to figures of speech (or for ESL students learning the language). Each figure of speech is color-coded (all idioms are green, for example).
• The black and white sticky notes and category toppers are designed for students who are familiar with figures of speech but need practice.

The answer sheets are also differentiated. You can choose to:

• Allow students to do the activity without an answer sheet
• Use the answer sheet that simply requires students to write the number of each figure of speech next to the correct category
• Use the answer sheet that also requires students to provide evidence for their choice

IDEAS FOR USE:

• As a test review
• As a game- groups work to complete the activity first (with the highest accuracy)
• As an introduction for each figure of speech (the color coded set)
• As an evaluation
• During stations on a bulletin board or white board
• As a catalyst for a class discussion on figures of speech
• As a review at the beginning of the year for students who have been exposed to figurative language

NOTE: YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE YOUR OWN 3"x3" STICKY NOTES!

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

If you'd like a version of this activity that does not require sticky notes, snatch it up here:

• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE SORTING ACTIVITY

MEGA BUNDLE:

• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE MEGA BUNDLE

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE ALL YEAR LONG:

• DAILY FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE WARM-UPS

The Cinco de Mayo ELA Bundle (2nd|3rd|4th) is a perfect way to celebrate the holiday while also learning! This bundle contains two sets of activities specifically designed to help primary-level English learners improve their language skills and learn more about the holiday. The worksheet collection includes engaging activities that help improve reading and writing skills, while the lapbook project focuses on creating a fun and interactive learning experience. With the Cinco de Mayo ELA Bundle, students can practice their English language skills while also learning about the history and traditions of the holiday.

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Simplify your December planning with this ESL resource designed to immerse your students in the holiday spirit with topics like design your ugly Christmas sweater (jumper) and later vote for your favorite amongst classmates. Be a music critic or share your opinion on some December topics. Finally, lot's of low prep holiday sheets to practice basic vocabulary. Students love to find the "mystery code" or "mystery word".

Resource 1- Short Basic Writing Prompts

Holiday themed flashcards are included to help with simple speaking activities such as design your own gingerbread house. There are also various drawing activities. This resource is versatile for whole-class, partner, or station-based activities.

Included:

- Teacher overview

-Holiday vocabulary with images (flashcards) and suggested activities.

-Design your own ugly Christmas sweater (jumper)

-Vote for your favorite ugly sweater

-Follow directions to color and draw 

-Listen and vote for their favorite Christmas music

-Create your own elf and design an outfit for them

-Apply to be an elf at the North Pole

-Become a toy tester

-Write about yourself during the holidays including your favorite meal and activities.

-Suggested wordless short film with questions

Vocabulary:

Holiday and Christmas words

Basic Body Parts

Some winter clothing

Present tense verbs 

Limited use of the conditional

*Please note you must have access to Youtube to play the music videos. The music links are editable and can be changed.

Resource 2: Questions of the Day

Encourage speaking and writing in your ESL English Second language Classroom with this Holiday-themed “Questions of the Day” resource. Ideal for teachers seeking engaging warm-up activities with low prep. This Google slideshow resource is designed to encourage students to share their opinion on December topics. It is ideal for daily discussions, writing prompts, and speaking exercises. Expand students' vocabulary with December themed vocabulary and images.

Included:

- Teacher overview

-December vocabulary with engaging images and photographs

-Thirty slides with questions "I prefer" "I would rather"

-Additional conversation slides including "Ugly Christmas sweater" "Christmas Jumper" or "Find the differences"

Start your ESL class off each day with a “Question of the day”. It is a great way to get students talking and help you to establish a low stress routine. This ESL resource works as either a daily warm up or bell ringer activities.

Resource 3: Basic Vocabulary Practice

Enjoy some low prep activities for your English Second Language classroom with this Christmas holiday vocabulary resource. There are 13 vocabulary worksheets which include mystery words to unscramble, drawing activities and more! Explore holiday words with 43 flashcards and game suggestions. This resource works well for centers, emergency sub plans or low prep days.

Included:

-43 flashcards (flashcards can be used for suggested language games)

-Answer response sheet included for Scoot with flashcards

-Flyswatter Smash /Slap- includes images to project on board

-Thirteen unique worksheets for students to practice the new vocabulary like unscramble the mystery word and color by code.

There are several game suggestions included that will have your students actively participating in a friendly learning environment. From the classic "Memory" flashcard game to the interactive "Flyswatter Smash" game, students will have a blast while reinforcing their understanding of basic vocabulary. Inside this resource, there are suggestions to keep your students motivated and actively engaged in their language learning journey. 

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Personification Lesson with Task Cards, Worksheets, and Anchor Charts:

There are few things more fun to teach than figures of speech! These personification anchor charts, task cards, and activities don't feel like work because they are engaging and fun!

You will find everything you need to provide a fun opportunity for students to learn about personification.

These personification activities are perfect for teachers who want their 3rd-6th graders to understand how personification enhances the written and spoken word.

This product includes:

• Three instructional pages
• A personification word list (2 pages with over 150 words) for common human traits and actions that can be used to personify writing
• 36 personification task cards with a variety of questions
• A task card answers sheet (2 pages)
• A task card answer key (2 pages)
• Four pages of activities

NOTE: Please refer to the final 7 pages of the product for digital links and instructions.

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

This personification figurative language product is #5 in a series of EIGHT products. Please see the other products related to figures of speech here:

• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #1: HYPERBOLES
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #2: SIMILES AND METAPHORS
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #3: IDIOMS
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #4: PROVERBS AND ADAGES
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #6: ALLITERATION
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #7: ONOMATOPOEIA
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #8: PUNS

SAVE MONEY AND BUY THE WHOLE FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE BUNDLE!

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These figurative language bell ringers can be used as a daily warm-up, early finisher, or homework activity (designed to be 4-6 minutes each day including correcting and/or discussion time). Check it out here:

• DAILY FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE WARM-UPS

This Easter Day ELA Bundle is the perfect combo for primary level learners to learn about and celebrate the holiday with fun and engaging activities. Featuring an Easter Day Lapbook with Reading Comprehension Activities and Easter Day ELA Worksheets, this bundle offers a comprehensive resource to help students understand the holiday and why it is celebrated. Perfect for classrooms or homeschooling, these activities will help learners explore the holiday in a fun and meaningful way. With this bundle, students can explore the history, traditions, and symbols of Easter Day while engaging in reading comprehension activities, worksheets, and other holiday-related activities. Get your Easter Day ELA Bundle today and give your students the perfect holiday learning experience!

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Elevate your English Second Language (ESL) classroom experience with this basic vocabulary review resource bundle. Add some fun to language learning with scavenger hunts and an Escape challenge, perfect for engaging low prep lessons. Reinforce basic vocabulary with intriguing activities such as mystery word worksheets, word searches, and fun games. These printable resources are versatile, making them ideal for sub plans, center activities, or low-prep days. Unlock creativity as students personalize their "all about me" heart and envelope.

Resource 1: Question of the day
Included:
This core ESL resource helps to review basic vocabulary with a daily question. Start your class off each day with a warm up question or activity. It is a great way to get students talking and help you to establish a low stress routine with no extra prep. 

Included:

- Teacher overview

-Over 30 suggestions for "Question of the day" and activities with basic beginner vocabulary

-Fourteen additional "Stand up if.." questions

-Short writing and drawing prompts with images

-Includes a moveable date and weather chart

-Listen and vote for their favorite music using a conversation mat

-Mystery items and photos

Vocabulary Review:

Numbers 1-30

Basic colors

Days of the week

Days of the month

Basic feelings

School items

Seasons

Weather

Calendar vocabulary

Present tense verbs 

Resource 2: Basic Vocabulary Review plus Scavenger Hunt

Included in this resource:

"Question Hunt": (see example of language level in photos)

Interactive scavenger hunt activity.

Twenty BASIC English question-and-answer pairs.

Adds learning and movement to an ESL class.

Memories Keepsake Craft: All about me!

Heart-shaped template and envelope to be printed on cardstock.

Students personalize with information and doodles.

Fun Activity Sheets:

Perfect for early finishers or Fun Fridays.

Discover a “mystery word or code” answer by completing the sheets correctly.

Encourage friendly competition and engagement.

Your Answers in Color (2 options):

Answer questions to find the corresponding colors.

Color in the sections of the pictures based on answers.

A relaxing and enjoyable activity for any time of year.

Cootie catcher: Foldable activity

Two cootie catcher options for students to use. Students can make a cootie catcher with activity statements inside (ex: Turn 5 times.) or they can make their own personalized verison with simple questions (ex. How are you ?)

Resource 3: Basic Vocabulary Review plus Escape Room
What's Included :

Escape Challenge Task Cards with 4 digit code (5 ways to use):

• Twenty-four questions with some trivia.
• Perfect for adding movement and interactive learning to your ESL class.
• Versatile usage: these cards can be adapted for Scoot, Exit questions, or other review games.

Twelve Review Worksheets:

• Twelve worksheets to reinforce fundamental vocabulary, including numbers, colors, months, days of the week, basic questions and answers.
• Ideal for reinforcing and consolidating basic English vocabularyr.

Please look at the language level in the thumbnails before purchasing.

This resource is designed to make reviewing basic vocabulary not only effective but also enjoyable, ensuring your students stay motivated and excited about their language learning journey.

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Formal vs Informal Language Anchor Charts, Task Cards, and Activities

This formal and informal language activities file now includes a digital distance learning option in Google Slides™. Please refer to the final 7 pages of the product file for the link and instructions.

This Formal and Informal Language Task Cards Activities packet is perfect for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-grade students. 

This formal and informal language task cards file includes:

• Four instructional pages
• 36 task cards with varying question types
• An answer sheet
• An answer key

You will find activities related to:

• Identifying formal and informal language
• Making inferences about the context or setting of a situation
• Identifying keywords or cues that are common to informal language and formal language

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

Check out some of my other language arts products!

• TASK CARD PRODUCTS
• GRAMMAR PRODUCTS

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this fun and educational bundle! Perfect for primary level learners, this bundle contains a St. Patrick's Day Lapbook with Reading Comprehension Activities and an extensive collection of St. Patrick's Day Worksheets. Kids will have a blast learning English language skills in a more engaging and fun way, all while celebrating the holiday. The St. Patrick's Day Bundle is the perfect combo for any classroom or homeschool curriculum. Get your bundle today and make learning fun! #StPatricksDay #Lapbook #ReadingComprehension #StPatricksDayWorksheets #EnglishLanguage #PrimaryLevel #Homeschool #Classroom #Education

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Elevate your English Second Language (ESL) classroom experience with this comprehensive school vocabulary resource bundle. Enhance language learning with flashcards, perfect for engaging games and interactive lessons. Reinforce basic school vocabulary with intriguing activities such as mystery word worksheets, word searches, drawing exercises, and fun games. These printable resources are versatile, making them ideal for sub plans, center activities, or low-prep days. Unlock creativity as students personalize their learning by designing their own locker and crafting sentences to describe it.

Resource 1: Personal school Supplies
Included:
-36 flashcards (flashcards can be used for a multitude of language games)
-Answer response sheet included for Scoot with flashcards
-Flyswatter Smash /Slap- includes one image to project on board
-Ten low prep worksheets for students to practice the new vocabulary (mystery word vocabulary match, word search, crosswords, drawing and more )
-Mini-project- design and write about your locker (template and example)
-An editable sub plan

Resource 2: School subjects and places

This English Second Language (ESL) resource reviews vocabulary with a focus on basic school subjects, larger school items, and areas in a school. Students can practice speaking with 3 dialogue suggestions. Students can also label school spaces and do a scavenger hunt.

Included:

-39 flashcards (flashcards can be used for a multitude of language games)

-Answer response sheet included for Scoot with flashcards

-Flyswatter Smash /Slap- includes one image to project on board

-Ten low prep worksheets for students to practice the new vocabulary (mystery word vocabulary match, word search, crosswords and more )

-Three simple skits to practice speaking

-School room signs to label spaces in the building and a basic scavenger hunt

-An editable sub plan -

Resource: Games

*Please note the flashcards are similar in this resource but the price is reduced to account for some repeats.

This is an engaging ESL resource with game suggestions to review basic school vocabulary. There are printable flashcards with 63 images. This resource is perfect for reinforcing vocabulary while having fun playing games like Scoot, Typhon, or Flyswatter smash/Board slap.

Included:

-63 colored flashcards (flashcards can be used for a multitude of language games)

-Answer response sheet included

-Two options for Scoot questions

-Typhon  grid and questions - The grid can be adapted to review any topic. Blank typhon question sheets included.

-Flyswatter Smash board/Board slp- various ways to play including project the image on the board.

-Three page overview of 10 basic ESL games to review vocabulary

There are ten game suggestions included that will have your students actively participating in a friendly learning environment. From the classic "Memory" flashcard game to the interactive "Flyswatter Smash" game, students will have a blast while reinforcing their understanding of basic French vocabulary. Inside this resource, there are suggestions to keep your students motivated and actively engaged in their language learning journey. 

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Context Clues Activities: Reading Passages Worksheets and Anchor Charts

This context clues activities pack includes:

• Four instructional pages to help students search for context clues in text
• Three different full page reading passages: one narrative fiction, one diary entry, and one newspaper article
• Four pages of printable worksheets for each passage (all written specifically to help students learn how to use context clues to extract meaning)
• ALL worksheets do have a corresponding answer key as well

Note: These context clues activities are meant to accompany dictionaries at the teacher's discretion so that students can check the accuracy of their work.

These vocabulary words are used to teach context clues in this product: proceeded, hesitantly, odor, revolting, putrid, intensifying, singe, desperate, rapped, trepidation, defeated, clutched, urgency, retorted, investigate, nonsensical, impact, residual, outcome, unfamiliar, ordinary, instructed, intuitively, sensation, accumulation, intimidated, chortled, ludicrous, feverishly, withdrew, residents, astonished, descend, ejected, unfortunate, eyewitnesses, inflicted, debris, dilapidated, stabilized, assessed, precise, acclaimed, renowned, apprised

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

If you teach in a multi-level classroom, have students with a very wide range of needs, or are meeting the needs of students with varying language abilities or students acquiring English, the MULTI-LEVEL MEGA BUNDLE for Context Clues might be right for you. You can check it out here:

• CONTEXT CLUES MULTI-LEVEL MEGA BUNDLE

Searching for context clues activities geared for 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade (please note that there is a context clues bundle for 2nd-4th grade):

• CONTEXT CLUES TASK CARDS FOR 2ND-4TH GRADE
• CONTEXT CLUES READING PASSAGES FOR 2ND-4TH GRADE
• CONTEXT CLUES WORKSHEETS FOR 2ND-4TH GRADE
• CONTEXT CLUES BUNDLE FOR 2ND-4TH GRADE

The following context clues products have been created for 3rd-5th grade (please note that there is a context clues bundle for 3rd-5th grade):

• CONTEXT CLUES TASK CARDS FOR 3RD-5TH GRADE
• CONTEXT CLUES READING PASSAGES FOR 3RD-5TH GRADE
• CONTEXT CLUES WORKSHEETS FOR 3RD-5TH GRADE
• CONTEXT CLUES BUNDLE FOR 3RD-5TH GRADE

The following context clues products have been created for 4th-6th grade (please note that there is a context clues bundle for 4th-6th grade):

• CONTEXT CLUES READING PASSAGES FOR 4TH-6TH GRADE
• CONTEXT CLUES TASK CARDS FOR 4TH-6TH GRADE
• CONTEXT CLUES WORKSHEETS FOR 4TH-6TH GRADE
• CONTEXT CLUES BUNDLE FOR 4TH-6TH GRADE

Enhance your ESL (English as a Second Language) classroom with our Winter themed activities. This resource helps to teach and review winter vocabulary. This resource can be used for whole class discussion, centers or partner activities. Students get an opportunity to practice the new vocabulary both orally and written with flashcards, writing prompts, worksheets, and "Question of the day".

Resource 1: Winter Daily Questions

Included:

-New vocabulary with images (flashcards)

-Over 30 suggestions for "Question of the day"  

-Short writing and drawing prompts

-Includes a weather chart

-Listen and vote for their favorite music (YouTube playlist shared)

Vocabulary:

Winter sports 

Some indoor winter activities

Winter clothing

A few winter animals

Weather vocabulary

Calendar vocabulary

Resource 2 : Winter vocabulary Low Prep Printables

Explore key winter themes with 54 flashcards for engaging games. Perfect for reinforcing vocabulary with several mystery word printables. Worksheets work well for sub plans, center activities, or low-prep days.

Included:

-54 flashcards (flashcards can be used for a multitude of language games)

-Answer response sheet included for Scoot with flashcards

-Flyswatter Smash /Slap- includes images to project on board

-Seven low prep worksheets for students to practice the new vocabulary

-An editable sub plan

There are several game suggestions included that will have your students actively participating in a friendly learning environment. From the classic "Memory" flashcard game to the interactive "Flyswatter Smash" game, students will have a blast while reinforcing their understanding of basic vocabulary.

Resource 3: Plan an outdoor winter day adventure

This winter themed basic/ core English resource was designed to encourage speaking and writing. There are engaging templates included which focus on planning an outdoor winter day. Students respond orally to each question, as they add on to their plan. This print and go resource takes the stress out of your week as you review basic vocabulary. Students enjoy being creative as they add artwork and sentences to their hot chocolate template.

Included:

- Teacher overview with slides to guide the mini projects

-Vocabulary with images and sentence starters

-Two writing project ideas including a hot chocolate mug and "Biography of a snowman"

Basic Vocabulary:

List of outdoor winter activities or sports ( I want to play)

A limited list of food at a café - build your hot chocolate (I want to have)

List of clothes and equipment (I want to take/wear)

Design a snowman- (3 template options)

Helpful with backpack template:

Scissors, glue, tape, colored pencils, and printed templates

** Please note that the writing and images on this Google slide resource have been flattened and secured to protect my work (therefore not editable). As with every Google slide, buyers can add text boxes to write their own information or insert images.**

Please note you must have access to Youtube to play the music videos and suggested short film. The links are editable and can be changed as these are not part of the purchased resource.

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Puns Activities: Puns Task Cards & Worksheets Figurative Language Review

This puns task cards product is an engaging figurative language word play activity for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade.

This puns wordplay product includes:

• Two instructional pages
• 30 task cards (two per page)
• Task card answer sheets
• Task card answer keys
• Four puns no prep printable activity sheets

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

This is lesson #8 in a series of EIGHT lessons on Figures of Speech. You can find the other products here:

• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #1: HYPERBOLES
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #2: SIMILES AND METAPHORS
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #3: IDIOMS
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #4: PROVERBS AND ADAGES
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #5: PERSONIFICATION
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #6: ALLITERATION
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #7: ONOMATOPOEIA

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• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE MEGA BUNDLE

An additional figurative language product is for a daily warm-up, early finisher, or homework activity (designed to be 4-6 minutes each day, including correcting and discussion time). Check it out here:

• DAILY FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE WARM-UPS