4th Grade English Language Arts 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.

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.

This set of 180 picture writing prompts inspires daily creativity and excitement in your students. These quick writes build writing skills through describing and inferring 180 engaging photos. Perfect for daily journaling, morning meeting activities, literacy centers, morning work and more! Encourage descriptive storytelling, expand vocabulary and boost critical thinking as students create quick narratives from diverse images all year long!

What's Included:

• 180 Pictures (1 for each school day) with "who? what? where? when? why?" Guiding Questions.

Uses:

• morning writing
• journaling
• creative writing class
• ELA
• literacy centers
• small group
• whole group
• homework writing assignments
• collaborative writing
• quick writing prompts
• paragraph writing practice
• extensions for GT, or accelerated learners
• teaching writing skills (Leads, paragraphs, grammar, editing)
• substitute activities
• and much more!

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*Note this product may be used in brick an mortar classes as well as virtual systems like Outschool.

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

** 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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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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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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No Prep Printable Daily Journal Writing Prompts:

This creative journal packet contains 42 thought-provoking journal prompts and templates and one blank prompt at the end of the packet for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade.

You can make an entire writing journal from the pages in this packet or pick and choose individual writing prompts that can meet the needs of your own students. Handwriting lines encourage neat composition of handwriting. A small space for an illustration or picture is also included with each printable prompt.

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.

Do you need Digital Journal Prompts for 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade? Check here:

• Digital Journal Prompts for 5th-8th Grade

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Complete vs Incomplete Sentences Activities and Worksheets:

This sentence fragments and run-on sentences activities pack will make teaching these complete and incomplete sentences FUN and ENGAGING for your students. Even better... NO PREP for you!

These activities are perfect for students learning about run-on sentences, sentence fragments, and complete and incomplete sentences.

This complete and incomplete sentences product for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade includes:

• SIX instructional pages that explain the difference between a run-on sentence, a complete sentence, and a sentence fragment (you will also find examples for student reference)
• 36 task cards with THREE distinct question types
• An answer sheet
• An answer key
• Three no-prep printable worksheets (with sample answer keys)
• Instructions and links for Google Slides™ and Google Forms™

Please note: all activities are available in Google Slides™, but only the first 24 task cards are available in Google Forms™ (they are multiple choice). Please refer to the final 7 pages of the file links and instructions.

Please take a look at the preview for this product and let me know if you have questions prior to your purchase.

L.4.1f- Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.

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This time capsule project activity is a digital and/or printable resource that is a perfect way to welcome your students back to school, celebrate New Year 2024, or the end of the school year! It also works perfectly as an after-state testing activity!

It was created for first-grade, second-grade, third-grade, or fourth-graders.

These time capsule activities are also perfect for All About Me activities at the beginning, the end of the year, or New Year's Eve activities, as they provide everything you need for a snapshot of your students' lives!

This Time Capsule product contains the following items:

• How to Use this Packet
• Covers- Time Capsule and All About Me
• The Basics
• Snapshot of the U.S.A.
• This is Me! (Boy and Girl Version)
• My Family
• Best and Worst Thing
• Things I Love
• My Future
• This is How I Feel
• A Typical Saturday
• Filling My Brain
• The Size of My Hand
• The Size of My Foot
• World News
• A Letter to Myself
• A Letter to a Loved One
• Newspaper Article
• Autobiography
• That’s Funny!
• Ten Adjectives
• Being a Kid
• Responsibilities

These are a few ideas that are included as part of the packet:

1. Use this packet as a beginning or end of the year ALL ABOUT ME or TIME CAPSULE unit.

• Each student can make a book and use the ALL ABOUT ME or TIME CAPSULE cover.
• Pick and choose which pages to use at different times during the year.
• Use the worksheets at literacy stations as they fit into your lessons.
• Use the completed booklet as Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gifts from students.

2. Use this packet as a TIME CAPSULE activity.

• Each student can make a book and use the TIME CAPSULE cover.
• Choose which pages to use for the time capsule as a long-term activity.
• Roll up the pages and place them in a canister (Pringles canisters covered in paperwork well) for a time capsule container.
• Establish the length of time students should wait to reopen their time capsule.

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

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

Teaching Theme Activities: Finding & Determining Theme Worksheets & Task Cards

WHY is finding the theme so tricky for students? It's time to make this concept EASY for students... with no extra work on your part!

These theme task cards and worksheets are perfect for 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade. These theme task cards include differentiated answer sheets to meet the students' varying needs in your class. Since each answer sheet asks the student to do different things, you can use these task cards THREE TIMES with each student if you choose.

A digital distance learning option has been added to this file. EACH OF THE THREE ANSWER SHEETS can be used in either Google Slides™ or Google Forms™ (three answering options each, for a total of six different links for students).

This product includes:

• One theme explanation page
• Two pages of ideas about how to use the theme task cards
• 24 task cards (each task card contains a full passage/story)
• Three different options for answer sheets along with corresponding answer keys (option three does NOT have a key since student answers will vary)
• Three worksheets that can be used with any story or passage

This product is differentiated into three ways that students can choose their answers.

One Word Theme Task Card Answer Sheet:

You might use these if you just want your students to understand simple one topic themes. You also might use this for your below-grade level learners to keep it simple.

Choose the Best Sentence Theme Task Card Answer Sheet:

You might use these if you want your students to identify the theme in a complete sentence. This could also be used for on-level learners.

Write your own Theme Task Card Answer Sheet:

This one does not have any answers. They have

to write their own theme statement. Great for

those above-level learners.

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 a clickable list of all the theme products available in my store. Please note that the theme bundle includes all three theme products.

• THEME POSTERS
• THEME TASK CARDS AND PRINTABLES
• THEME READING PASSAGES AND PRINTABLES
• THEME BUNDLE

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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

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• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE MEGA BUNDLE

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

Context Clues Reading Passages, Worksheets, and Anchor Charts Activities:

Students need to know how to use context clues in reading passages, as teaching them in isolation only goes so far. These context clues passages, anchor charts, and worksheets are perfect for test prep, review, or as an introduction to context clues.

Please refer to the final seven pages of the product file for the link and instructions in Google Slides.

This no-prep Context Clues Reading Passages product offers print-and-go, common core aligned, easy-to-use context clues activities for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade.

This product includes:

• Four instructional pages to help students identify context clues
• Three different (full-page) reading passages
• Three printable worksheets for each passage
• Corresponding answer keys

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

This context clues product includes these vocabulary words:

nuances, subtle, arduous, complicates, acquisition, nonsensical, belongings, laborious, exhilarating, incorporate, ensure, trembled, exhausted, attempted, inhale, prevented, anticipation, precision, lyrics, desperation, valiant, defective, escaped, jolted, beamed, remarkable, issued, accumulations, excessive, behoove, accessible, profound, collapse, structural, traipse, massive, secure, locate, effective, havoc, solely, and discretion.

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The digital portion instructions 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

Pronouns Activities Task Cards | Subject, Object, Possessive, Reflexive & MORE:

This pronouns task card product includes information and practice for subject, object, possessive, reflexive, and demonstrative pronouns for second, third, and fourth grades.

This file includes he following:

• Seven pronouns anchor charts (reference pages)
• 36 pronouns task cards with four distinct question types
• An answer sheet
• An answer key

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

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

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Making Inferences with Pictures: Inferencing Activities, Worksheets, and Anchor Charts for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade:

This inference activity uses real-life photos to help students with inferencing. This making inferences worksheet file contains:

• Two instructional pages with examples and explanations of making inferences
• 16 ready-to-use (no prep) worksheets with full-color photos
• Suggestions for use with the full-color images
• 16 task card pages of full-color images and a worksheet that can be used with any of those photographs (along with a variety of delivery options and suggestions for use)

Please refer to the final seven pages of the file for the link and instructions for Google.

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 note that there are TWO additional INFERENCES products available in my store here (you can also purchase all three products in a bundle at a 25% discount). Here are the links:

• MAKING INFERENCES PRINTABLES AND RIDDLES
• MAKING INFERENCES TASK CARDS
• MAKING INFERENCES BUNDLE

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What Do You Do With an Idea? by Kobi Yamada Activities w/ Digital Option:

This literature unit for What Do You Do With an Idea? focuses more on the concepts presented in the story and less on the content (although there are comprehension questions included in list form as well as task card form... maybe you need both of them).

In addition to the task cards and printables, you will also find a craftivity and growth mindset reflection page. Please look at the preview for What Do You Do With an Idea? prior to purchasing.

My hope is that this product will help your students discover their own magnificence (with a little help from you and this amazing picture book). Enjoy!

Note: Picture books are generally most appropriate for primary grades, but the concepts presented in 'What Do You Do With an Idea?' are appropriate for any age, so this unit is designed to reach students a bit older than the average picture book audience.

Also, be sure to check out the new book by Kobi Yamada called Maybe and another one called Trying. You won't be disappointed... they are PERFECT for growth mindset instruction!

Here are the individual links to the other Kobi Yamada Literature Units, as well as the bundled products, which can save you money.

• MAYBE By Kobi Yamada

• TRYING By Kobi Yamada

• THE CANDY DISH by Kobi Yamada

• KOBI YAMADA Maybe, Trying, and The Candy Dish LITERATURE UNIT BUNDLE

• WHAT DO YOU DO WITH AN IDEA? By Kobi Yamada

• WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A PROBLEM? By Kobi Yamada

• WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A CHANCE? By Kobi Yamada

• KOBI YAMADA "WHAT DO YOU DO..." LITERATURE UNIT BUNDLE

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.

Here are the individual links to each Kobi Yamada Literature Unit, as well as the bundled product, which can save you money.

• WHAT DO YOU DO WITH AN IDEA? By Kobi Yamada
• WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A PROBLEM? By Kobi Yamada
• WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A CHANCE? By Kobi Yamada
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These Newspaper Article Templates are SO easy to use! These newspaper template graphic organizers can be used in Google Slides or can be printed on paper for students to write on!

These no-prep worksheets can be used for ANY subject area, writing assignment, or information-gathering activity in your classroom.

This newspaper templates product is so versatile that you can use it all year long in multiple subject areas!

NOTE: Students can now use these templates in Google Slides! DOWNLOAD this file and refer to the final seven pages of the file for the digital distance learning option.

Newspaper templates can be used for any of the following: book reports, All About Me, science or social studies reports, expository writing, assessments of learning, or fun facts activities.

Some ideas include:

• book reports
• an All About Me Unit
• science or social studies reports
• expository writing
• assessments of learning
• reflection activities
• fun facts activities

There are 13 templates with the newspaper's name printed on the front (The Chatty Commentator, The Social Studies Star, Book Report Times, The Babbling Bulletin, etc.). These are followed by 13 templates with varying borders, layouts, and phrases on the front (students create their own newspaper name).

Each of the 26 templates is followed by the back side with a matching border.

Each template includes doodle clip art for illustrations, images, or photos. Of course, an obvious option is for students to illustrate their own pictures on the printed pages. Other options might include printing pictures from the internet, drawing diagrams, or creating information tables.

In the Google Slides options, students right-click on the empty square and replace it with an image.

These newspaper templates can be used for the2nd-12th grade, homeschooling, or camp/activities outside school.

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 reach out with any questions before purchasing this product!

These synonyms and antonyms task cards and worksheets are a perfect way to help your 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students with vocabulary development!

This synonyms and antonyms file contains the following:

• 48 task cards (24 synonym cards and 24 antonym cards with 2 distinct questions types for each)
• An answer sheet
• An answer key
• One worksheet for synonyms
• One worksheet for antonyms
• Answer keys for each synonym and antonym worksheet

NOTE: You will find the links and instructions for the digital versions on the final seven pages of the product file!

Please note that the instructions for the synonyms and antonyms task cards allow students to use reference sources such as a dictionary or thesaurus (as indicated in the common core).

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.

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Persuasive Writing Prompts & Graphic Organizers: Opinion Writing Prompts

Say goodbye to boring persuasive writing prompts! These opinion writing prompts are FUN and ENGAGING for students!

These no-prep persuasive writing prompts worksheets are standards-aligned for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade.

This file includes the following:

• A brief overview of the purpose of persuasive writing on reference pages
• 24 persuasive writing prompts with built-in graphic organizers

NOTE: Each prompt includes a prewriting brainstorming map for students to identify their position or opinion, reasons for their opinion, evidence or examples, and evidence of thought about the opposite point of view. The second page (could be the back side if copied that way) of each persuasive writing prompt gives space for students to complete their persuasive writing essay.

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL OPTION!

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

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Proverbs and Adages Activities & Task Cards with Anchor Charts for Figurative Language Study:

This proverbs and adages figurative language activity for 3rd-6th grade is perfect for teachers who need task cards, sample proverbs, their meanings, and worksheets!

This file includes the following:

• Two instructional pages
• Seven pages of common proverbs and adages
• 24 task cards
• An answer sheet
• An answer key
• Three activity sheets

Please note that, per the common core standards, this packet does NOT focus on the difference between proverbs and adages but instead on the contextual meaning of proverbs and adages.

NOTE: The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

This is lesson #4 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 #5: PERSONIFICATION
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #6: ALLITERATION
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #7: ONOMATOPOEIA
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE #8: PUNS

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• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE MEGA BUNDLE

My newest figurative language product is for use 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

Nonfiction Text Features Anchor Charts, Posters, Task Cards, and Worksheets:

Teaching and learning about nonfiction text features can be FUN and ENGAGING!

This text features posters, printables, study sheets, and task cards product for 3rd-6th grade includes:

• 26 text features posters in full color
• small card-sized posters option (4 per page)
• 1 printable that can accompany any nonfiction text
• 1 non-fiction text features printable for table of contents
• 1 printable for an index
• 5 pages of study sheets that include all 24 text features (grayscale for printer friendliness)
• 24 task cards (half-sheet task cards with pictures of various text features)
• task card answer sheet and answer key

You will find posters for the following nonfiction text features:

• bold print
• bullets
• caption
• chart
• close-up
• cross-section
• diagram
• guide words
• glossary
• graph
• heading
• highlighted text
• hyperlink
• icons
• illustration
• index
• italics
• label
• map
• photograph
• sidebar or text box
• subheading
• table
• table of contents
• timeline
• title

This text features product is perfect for an introduction or a test review at the end of the school year.

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

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