ELAR 5.3
Developing and sustaining foundational language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking--vocabulary. The student uses newly acquired vocabulary expressively. The student is expected to:
- (1) use print or digital resources to determine
meaning, syllabication, pronunciation, and word origin;
- (A) use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the relevant meaning of unfamiliar words or multiple-meaning words;
- (B) identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as trans-, super-, -ive, and -logy and roots such as geo and photo; and
- (C) identify, use, and explain the meaning of adages and puns.
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Suffix Dominoes - Vocabulary Game
Identify new words that include common suffixes with 28 suffix and root word dominoes.
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Greek and Latin Root Word Rummy - Card Game
Explore Greek and Latin roots, words, and meanings with this hands-on card game.
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Suffixes Puzzles Matchup Cards
Practice building, reading, and understanding the meaning of words with suffixes with a fun set of suffix puzzles.
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Dictionary Skills Task Cards - Set 2
Practice dictionary skills with this set of task cards.
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Dictionary Skills Bookmarks
Learn how to use a dictionary and use these bookmarks to help!
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Dictionary Skills Worksheet Pack
Consolidate your students’ knowledge of dictionary skills with this complete worksheet pack!
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Dictionary Skills Google Slides Interactive Activity
Practice dictionary skills with this engaging interactive activity.
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Parts of a Dictionary Entry Instructional Slide Deck
Learn about the different parts of a dictionary with this Instruction Slide Deck.
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Parts of a Dictionary Entry Flipbook
Learn and practice dictionary skills with this Parts of a Dictionary Entry Flipbook.
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Dictionary Sorting Game
Get students in the habit of researching with our dictionary activity that helps learners match a word to its definition and part of speech.
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Dictionary Dig Activity Cards
Practice dictionary skills with this set of 24 task cards.
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Decoding Strategy Poster Pack
Display different decoding strategies in the classroom with this printable poster pack.
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Prefix and Suffix Anchor Charts
Increase vocabulary skills with anchor charts about prefixes and suffixes.
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Greek and Latin Roots- Vocabulary Notebook
Enhance vocabulary containing Greek and Latin roots with a Google Slides Interactive vocabulary notebook. Also available in print format.
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Lewis and Clark Close Read Comprehension Pack
Enhance your students' comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills with a close reading passage and activity pack about the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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Greek and Latin Roots Practice Worksheet Bundle
Practice using vocabulary containing Greek roots and Latin roots with 24 weekly root word practice worksheets.
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Idioms Dominoes
Build vocabulary and have fun with idiom games.
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Greek and Latin Roots Word Wall - Grade 4-6
Build student vocabulary with daily exposure to Greek and Latin roots using word wall displays.
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I Have a Dream - Speech Analysis Activity
Review MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech text and explore the metaphors he used to convey his message through the accompanying questions.
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Prefix Dominoes
Identify new words that include common prefixes with 28 prefix and root word dominoes.
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History of Halloween – Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Learn about the history of Halloween with a printable reading comprehension passage and questions.
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Ruby Bridges – Comprehension Task
Review our profile on 6-year-old civil rights figure Ruby Bridges, and answer questions to reinforce understanding.
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International Women's Day Gender Ground Rules – Comic and Activity
A comic that shows an example of a gender stereotype.
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Black History Profile: Shirley Chisholm - Comprehension Worksheet
Review our profile on Congresswoman and first Black presidential candidate Shirley Chisholm, and answer questions to reinforce understanding.
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Black History Profile: Barack Obama - Comprehension Worksheet
Review our profile on the first African American President of the United States, and answer questions to reinforce understanding.
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International Women's Day Gender Ground Rules – Task Cards
A set of task cards to be paired with the International Women's Day comic 'Gender Ground Rules'.
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MLK Day Vocabulary Activity
Build dictionary and vocabulary skills by identifying the meanings of words related to Martin Luther King, Jr. and civil rights.
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Inspirational Woman Profile: Greta Thunberg – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension task to use when learning about Greta Thunberg.
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Inspirational Woman Profile: Obiageli Ezekwesili – Comprehension Worksheet
Review our profile on Nigerian social pioneer Obiageli Ezekwesili and answer questions to reinforce understanding.
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Quick Thinker Game for Kids Worksheet
A game where students list items for every letter of the alphabet.
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Innovative Inventors - Comprehension Worksheet
Meet famous Black History Month figures with this informational text and comprehension questions activity.
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Presidential Oath of Office - Vocabulary Activity
Learn new vocabulary while studying the Presidential Oath of Office with this differentiated activity.