Common Core State Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
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Multiple Meaning Word Puzzles
Match words to their many meanings using this set of 14 word + multiple definitions puzzle cards.
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Inspirational Woman Profile: Jessica Watson – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension task to use when learning about Jessica Watson.
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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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Inspirational Woman Profile: Greta Thunberg – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension task to use when learning about Greta Thunberg.
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Women In World War One – Comprehension Task
An article and comprehension task that celebrates women during World War 1.
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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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Innovative Inventors - Comprehension Worksheet
Meet famous Black History Month figures with this informational text and comprehension questions activity.
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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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Black History Profile: Carol Moseley Braun - Comprehension Worksheet
Review our profile on Illinois Senator Carol Moseley Braun and answer questions to reinforce understanding.
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Valentines Around the World – Comprehension Worksheet
Explore five global Valentine’s Day traditions with this informational text and comprehension questions activity.
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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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MLK Day Crossword
Identify and write vocabulary words relating to civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. in our MLK crossword puzzle.
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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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Prefix Dominoes
Identify new words that include common prefixes with 28 prefix and root word dominoes.
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Suffix Dominoes
Identify new words that include common suffixes with 28 suffix and root word dominoes.
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Four In A Row Game - Prefixes
Practice matching words to their common prefixes and win the game by building 4 words in a row!
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Four In A Row Game - Suffixes
Practice matching words to their common suffixes and win the game by building 4 words in a row!
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Prefix Bingo
Match prefix words to their definition by identifying the meaning of the prefix and the root word through a familiar game of BINGO.
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Suffix Bingo
Match words with suffixes to their meaning in this BINGO game for 21 individual players.
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Prefixes Worksheet
Add a prefix to the beginning of a root word and use the new words in sentences.
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Playing with Prefixes Board Game
Practice building and using words with common prefixes in their appropriate context.
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Suffix Saga Board Game
Practice building and using words with common suffixes in their appropriate context.
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Which Suffix is it? - Task Cards
Identify the correct suffix and add it to the end of the word, ensuring it’s grammatically correct.
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Which Prefix is it? - Task Cards
Identify the correct prefix and add it to the beginning of the word, ensuring it’s grammatically correct within the sentence.
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Building words with Suffixes Sorting Activity
Build words by matching the root word to suffixes, recording the new words on the answer sheet.
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Building Words with Prefixes Sorting Activity
Build words by matching the root word to prefixes, recording the new words on the answer sheet.
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Suffixes Worksheet
Add a suffix to the end of a root word and use the new words in sentences.
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Context Clues Scoot Activity
Use context clues to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
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Find It! - Dictionary Scavenger Hunt
A fun scavenger hunt-style worksheet to practice dictionary skills.
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Working With Guide Words Worksheet
A worksheet to practice using guide words in the dictionary.
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Dictionary Sort
Get students in the habit of researching with our dictionary activity that helps learners match a word to its definition and part of speech.