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I Spy - Oral Language Activity

In English Language Arts and Reading ... Oral Language

Free | 3 pages|Grades: Pre-K - 1

A fun activity to encourage the development of oral language.

Use this resource when developing vocabulary and oral language in the primary grades.

Project the I Spy Objects Jar on the screen in your classroom. Encourage students to take turns orally describing different objects from the jar. For a challenge, ask the students to draw the objects and write words or phrases to describe each object.

A full set of instructions is included in the download.

This activity can be used in small groups or as a whole class.

Use the drop-down menu to choose between the PDF or Google Slide version.

Please note: The Google Slide version only includes the instructions and I Spy Jar. It does not include the activity worksheet.

Common Core

Common Core Curriculum alignment

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.4
Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.
In Kindergarten English Language Arts Standards Speaking & Listening Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.6
Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.
In Kindergarten English Language Arts Standards Speaking & Listening Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.4
Describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details, expressing ideas and feelings clearly.
In Grade 1 English Language Arts Standards Speaking & Listening Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.5.A
Sort words into categories (e.g., colors, clothing) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
In Grade 1 English Language Arts Standards Language Vocabulary Acquisition and Use CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.5
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.5.B
Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).
In Grade 1 English Language Arts Standards Language Vocabulary Acquisition and Use CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.5

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We have added a Google slide version to use virtually.
Addition by Natalie Jan 11th, 2021

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