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STAAR Comprehension | PDF Google Forms & Task Cards | New TEKS Encanto Set 4

By TooBookedUp

Are you looking for new and fun ways to review for STAAR? Have you considered introducing STAAR/Standardized test prep with music? This 10 question assessment uses Encanto's song "Surface Pressure" as the text, and exposes students to question stems they will see on STAAR in May. The question stems are STAAR/CCSS aligned from previous years' assessments and focus on a variety of skills such as inferencing, summarizing, context clues, figurative language, plot, determining the meaning of words, synthesizing information, and theme in three formats. The zip file includes:

  1. Set of 10 task cards and answer key
  2. Self-grading Google Form with feedback to stamp the concept; easily integrates with Google Classroom!
  3. Google Doc classic assessment and answer key

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Engaging Figurative Writing Pack: Teach Similes, Metaphors, & Personification

By Jennifer Nguyen

Transform Writing with Engaging Figurative Language Lessons

Boost your students’ writing skills with this comprehensive Figurative Writing Resource Pack, designed for Grades 3-6. Teach similes, metaphors, and personification using vivid presentations, hands-on worksheets, and editable Google Slides/PowerPoint. Perfect for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent learning, this resource is fully aligned with Common Core, TEKS, and the UK National Curriculum.

Save time with ready-to-use materials and differentiated tasks for all abilities. Featuring step-by-step guidance, interactive activities, and creative writing challenges, this pack helps students craft vivid, descriptive pieces while building confidence and autonomy. Proven effective in classrooms, it delivers an engaging, curriculum-aligned learning experience for teachers and students alike.


What’s Included? 

✏️  Print Materials: Worksheets, Answer keys, PDF of slides

✅✅ Digital Content: Part-Editable Google Slides/PowerPoint Presentation


What’s Inside?

✔️ 20 pg PowerPoint Presentation/Google Slides

✔️ 7 Worksheets

✔️ Student Directions

✔️ Teacher Answer Key

✔️ Teacher Directions, Tips and Differentiation

✔️ Learning Objective

✔️ Success Criteria

✔️ Lesson Route

Perfect for Grades 3-6!


Why You’ll Love This Resource:

✏️ No Prep

✏️ Print and Go

✏️ Cross-Curricular

✏️ Aligned with Common Core, TEKS, and UK National Curriculum.

✏️ Highly Engaging

✏️ Great for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent work

✏️ Classroom-tested 


When to use this? 

Literacy ELA Lesson (1-2 hour lessons)

Sub Plans

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What Do You Need?

✏️ Pencils

✏️ Computer

✏️ Projector for slides (Slides are in PowerPoint format and can be uploaded to Google Drive to open as Google Slides)


Skills Used:

✔️ Identifying figurative language

✔️Creative writing

✔️ Reading comprehension

✔️ Vocabulary development

✔️ Critical thinking

✔️ Independent learning


Curriculum Alignment

This resource meets several educational standards, including:

Common Core State Standards (CCSS):

  • RL.4.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases, including figurative language.
  • W.4.3: Write narratives with descriptive details and clear event sequences.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):

  • 110.5 (ELA): Analyze how authors use figurative language to create meaning.
  • 110.5(b)(20): Write literary texts using figurative language.

UK National Curriculum (Years 3-6):

  • Writing Composition: Create vivid descriptions using figurative language.
  • Reading Comprehension: Discuss words/phrases that capture the reader’s imagination.

Bonus Benefits:

Encourages Creativity

Promotes Self-Learning

**✅**Addresses Common Misconceptions


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Figurative Language Escape Room

By Educate and Create

Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further!

The focus of this breakout is figurative language. Includes simile, metaphor, personification, allusion, alliteration, oxymoron, idiom, hyperbole, imagery, and onomatopoeia. A great review game before a test or quiz. Comes complete with answer key.

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Context Clues Posters, Types of Context Clues Posters

By Queen's Educational Resources

Context Clues Posters, Types of Context Clues Posters

This resource is also included in the following discounted Bundles:

  • Context Clues BUNDLE
  • ELA/SEL MEGA BUNDLE

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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

  • Context Clues Posters
  • 5 posters
  • PDF Zip File
  • Suitable for any grade!

This resource includes:

---- 5 Context Clues Posters (in 4 different formats)

This resource includes 5 posters that teach various types of context clues including synonyms, antonyms, definition, inference, and examples. The posters contain humorous clip art images by Ron Leishman and Melonheadz. These posters can easily be printed, laminated, and displayed on bulletin boards. These creatively designed posters can enhance the overall visual aspect of your bulletin board/classroom environment.

The Context Clues Posters come in the following formats:

1. 8.5 x 11 PDF

2. 8.5 x 11 JPEG

3. 11 x 14 PDF

4. 11 x 14 JPEG

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Other Context Clues resources you might be interested in:

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  • Context Clues Practice Worksheets and ANSWER KEYS
  • Multiple-Choice Test and KEY
  • Context Clues Text Message Worksheets and ANSWER KEYS

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Writing for Standardized Tests Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive

By Write On with Jamie

Introducing how to write an essay for a standardized test has never been easier! This lesson focuses on how to organize and develop ideas and write an essay for all types of standardized writing tests. This lesson includes an introduction to and thorough explanation of each type of writing used in standardized tests.

Additionally, the lesson focuses on how to differentiate between the types of tests and provide students the opportunity to practice the skills they have learned. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.

The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned for distance learning as independent student work with Google™ Links provided. The step-by-step guided note-taking can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

This resource explains the entire process of writing a thorough and concise essay in a standardized test. The PowerPoint and worksheets allow students to practice and develop their writing skills. The detailed lesson plans make implementing the lesson easy for teachers.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This lesson about how to Write for a Standardized Test includes:

Lesson Plan with:

  • Common Core State Standards Indicated on lesson plan
  • Instructional Focus
  • Instructional Procedures
  • Objectives/Goals
  • Direct Instruction
  • Guided Practice
  • Enrichment
  • Differentiation
  • I Can Statement
  • Essential Question
  • ESE Strategies
  • ELL Strategies

Worksheets with:

  • Explanations and examples of the types of writing tested in a standardized writing test
  • Introduction to expository, argumentative, persuasive, narrative, and compare and contrast essays
  • Descriptions of the elements of the different types of essays
  • Instruction on how to compose each type of essay
  • Lists of what each type of essay should include to be successful
  • Opportunities for students to practice guided note-taking

PowerPoint Presentation with:

  • Explanations and example slides of the types of writing tested in a standardized writing test
  • Introduction slide to expository, argumentative, persuasive, narrative, and compare and contrast essays
  • Description slides of the elements of the different types of essays
  • Instruction slides on how to compose each type of essay
  • Slides with lists of what each type of essay should include to be successful
  • Guided note-taking sections

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The lessons in the Middle School Introduction to Writing Unit include:

  • Multiple Choice Writing Tests Unit - 3 Lessons
  • 6 Traits of Writing™
  • How to Write a 4 Paragraph Essay
  • How to Write a 5 Paragraph Essay
  • General Statement and Detail Statements
  • Thesis Statements
  • Writing for Standardized Tests
  • The Writing Process

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Synonym Game - Super Star Synonyms

By Clodagh

Introducing Super Star Synonyms – the ultimate Synonym and Antonym game that brings fun to literacy centres! Perfect for Years 3-6, this exciting game transports students onto the red carpet as they learn synonyms and antonyms in an engaging and interactive way. Up level those literacy centres!

As students move along the game board, they’ll land on Hollywood stars, pick up star cards with words, and record their synonyms on the included recording sheet. For an added challenge, they can also write down antonyms to further expand their vocabulary skills. That's right, working in synonyms AND antonyms! The goal is to reach the end of the board while mastering key vocabulary concepts!

Whether you're using it in the classroom or for small group activities, Super Star Synonyms is a fantastic resource for reinforcing vocabulary in your literacy centres. This game not only builds synonym and antonym knowledge but also encourages collaborative learning in a fun, Hollywood-inspired setting.

Key Features:

  • Hollywood theme with stars, red carpet, and movie-related words
  • Includes recording sheets for synonyms and antonyms
  • Perfect for Years 3-6 literacy centres
  • Fun and engaging way to practice vocabulary skills

Add some Hollywood glamour to your literacy centres with Super Star Synonyms and watch your students shine as vocabulary superstars!

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Motivational Testing Notes to Encourage and Motivate Students with Testing

By Fortunate in Fifth Grade

Get ready to start testing out on a positive note with these testing motivational notes for students. Designed to uplift and inspire, these notes are meant to be placed on students' desks before they begin their testing journey. Each card features a unique motivational message tailored to boost confidence, foster a positive mindset, and ignite determination in students as they embark on their testing endeavors.

From encouraging words of affirmation to empowering quotes, these notes serve as a reminder that every student possesses the ability to excel and shine brightly. Whether it's a reassuring note about believing in oneself or a gentle reminder to stay focused and resilient, these cards aim to create an atmosphere of encouragement and support during testing sessions.

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Nonfiction Task Cards - Analyzing Author's Craft Using ANY Informational Text

By Sequoia Hill

Inspire your students to think critically about informational texts with this set of engaging, open-ended questions! Perfect for 4th-5th grade, these questions encourage students to explore main ideas, text features, structure, and author’s craft in any nonfiction text they read.

Ideal for:

  • Class Discussions
  • Small Group
  • Center/Station Rotations
  • Prompts for Close Reading
  • Early Finisher Tasks
  • Test Prep
  • Comprehension Practice

Aligned with Common Core standards, this resource is a great way to help students build confidence in analyzing texts, connecting ideas, and uncovering the author’s purpose. Make each reading experience more meaningful and memorable!

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Apostrophes: ELA Editing/Revising/Grammar Practice/Test Prep High School Middle

By Blooming Through High School

Elevate your students' punctuation prowess with this comprehensive Apostrophe Practice Pack! Perfect for middle and high school classrooms gearing up for state or district assessments, this resource offers a treasure trove of engaging activities designed to sharpen apostrophe skills.

Inside, you'll find but five dynamic practice activities meticulously crafted to reinforce apostrophe rules and application. Whether it's mastering possessives or nailing contractions, these activities provide ample opportunities for students to hone their punctuation prowess.

In addition to the plethora of printable practice exercises, three convenient Google Form Quizzes have been included. With these digital assessments, students can test their understanding of apostrophe usage anytime, anywhere, making it easier than ever to track progress and identify areas for improvement.

And for teachers seeking a self-guided learning approach, there is a comprehensive teach page offering invaluable guidance on navigating through the material. Whether utilized in-class or for independent study, this resource empowers students to take charge of their punctuation proficiency.

Highlights of this Apostrophe Practice Pack include:

  • A detailed PDF covering all forms of apostrophes in words and sentences, providing a solid foundation for understanding.
  • Three interactive Google Form Quizzes, seamlessly integrating technology for modern learning.
  • Five full practice activities offering diverse opportunities for skill reinforcement, including 2 editing paragraphs.
  • A comprehensive teach page for self-guided learning, ensuring students can progress at their own pace.

Prepare your students for punctuation success with this Apostrophe Practice Pack—it's the ultimate tool for mastering apostrophes and acing those assessments!

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Analyzing Images Writing Activities

By Beth Hammett

Do your students need help with analysis? Use these ten graphic organizers with images for analysis practice and writing a thesis. These exercises and graphic organizers help students springboard to analyzing more complex illustrations and essays for future coursework.

This easy to implement, step-by-step analysis guide for individual, small/whole group practice includes:

Full picture slides for whole group discussion and preview

10 Analysis Graphic Organizers with images

One Blank Analysis Graphic Organizer

Analysis categories include: Assumptions/Inferences, Year, Time, Season, Setting, Stereotypes, Characterization, Genre, Emotions, and Others

Writing a Thesis Statement

This step-by-step guide is simple to follow, great for test prep, and helps students uncover the process of analysis.

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IXL Tracking Sheet Math Language Arts..

By Dotty's Printables

Thess IXL tracking sheets help students monitor their progress in Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. It encourages ownership of their learning and helps them achieve their goals!

Key Features:

  • Subject-Specific Pages: Dedicated tracking sheets for each subject.
  • Weekly Logging: Students record their progress each week.
  • Skill Tracking: Log skills practiced, scores achieved, and time spent.
  • Goal Setting: Set targets for improvement and reflect on learning.
  • Easy to Use: Simple format for students to fill out independently.

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Alphabet Line ELA Academic Vocabulary- Farmhouse Style, Rae Dunn-inspired

By Rebekah Poe Teaching

Add an alphabet line to your upper grade classroom with this cursive alphabet line filled with academic vocabulary pertaining to upper level ELA standards. Each letter has an academic word and definition right on the card. Print as black and white or print on colorful cardstock. You can even add them as images in your Virtual or Bitmoji Classroom!

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Author's Purpose / Text Summary & Structure / Word Choice Worksheet for Any Text

By Mark Holmes

Empower your students to delve deeper into informational texts with this versatile worksheet! This resource guides students through a thorough examination of nonfiction, focusing on key areas such as:

Summary: Students identify main ideas and supporting details, honing their ability to synthesize information.

Text Structure: Students analyze how the author organizes the text, recognizing patterns like cause and effect, chronological order, or problem and solution. This fosters understanding of how structure contributes to meaning.

Author's Craft: Students explore the writer's techniques, such as vivid language, use of evidence, and emotional appeals. This develops critical thinking about how authors achieve their purpose and influence readers.

Word Choice: Students examine impactful words and phrases, considering their effect on the tone and message of the text.

Connections: Students make meaningful links between the text and their own knowledge, other texts, and the wider world, promoting deeper engagement and understanding.

Benefits:

  • Promotes active reading and critical thinking skills
  • Suitable for a variety of nonfiction texts and subject areas
  • Scaffolded approach supports students of different learning levels
  • Encourages thoughtful discussion and analysis
  • Develops key literacy skills essential for academic success

This resource is perfect for teachers who want to:

  • Enhance nonfiction reading comprehension
  • Foster analytical thinking and discussion
  • Support students in writing about informational texts
  • Prepare students for standardized tests
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AVID Vocabulary Word List + Log & Digital Game for SAT and ACT Test Prep

By KJ Inspired Resources

AVID - Vocabulary Word Log & Game for SAT / ACT Test Prep: Use this vocabulary list and log with the engaging 100-second challenge digital activity to help your AVID students build their vocabulary skills in order to prepare for their future ACT or SAT tests! These words work great for both middle and high school students.

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What's Included:

  • Google Sheet vocabulary log with 52 words
  • Google Slides 100-second challenge game with 52 questions and 52 answers

Directions:

  • Click on the circle to access a forced copy of the vocab log/list.
  • Have students complete the vocabulary log using the words provided.
  • They should also have time to study the words before this game.
  • Divide the class into 4-6 teams.
  • Each team should have a "speaker" to share answers.
  • Have each team take turns answering a vocabulary question.
  • Teams will only get 100 seconds to answer the question.
  • If they can answer correctly, the team gets 1 point.
  • Then, give that team a ball (a crumpled up piece of paper will do).
  • If the team can make a basket into the trashcan, reward the team an extra point.

Uses:

  • SAT/ACT test prep
  • Teambuilding
  • Framework Friday

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Author's Purpose Review Game Show Activity for Reading ELA Practice

By That One Cheerful Classroom

Make reviewing author's purpose fun with this engaging, collaborative game show! This author's purpose game show includes examples from high interest categories of video games, sports, candy, history, and dinosaurs. Quick and easy setup, plus clear directions makes this game perfect for centers or substitute days, too!

Lead your students to practice the different types of author's purpose by exploring it through interesting topics. Students will love exploring author's purpose while working in teams with friendly competition, and won't even realize how much they're learning!

Here's what you'll get:

  • 25 questions
  • student recording sheet
  • teacher directions

Your students will love practicing author's purpose concepts with their teammates. They'll be engaged in discussions, and having friendly competition while reviewing their learning.

Prep is quick and easy... Just copy student recording sheets, display the game on the board, and you're ready for a fun and engaging class!

IMPORTANT!

You must have PowerPoint installed on your computer. Also, this file is not editable.

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AVID Vocabulary Awareness Chart for Reading Comprehension in Google Sheets

By Teach Savvy Store

Enhance vocabulary in any class or content area with this AVID-inspired vocabulary awareness chart in Google Sheets. This vocabulary awareness chart allows students to check their awareness and knowledge of words found in the content they are learning about.

Directions

  • The vocabulary self-awareness chart allows students to assess themselves on class vocabulary words.
  • In my classroom, we chose our words from the words students have come across in their reading.
  • Students write the vocabulary words, determine how well they know the word (checking a checkbox in the correct column), and type any notes or definitions they have for the word.
  • Simply duplicate the chart in Google Sheets when you are ready for students to make a new self-awareness chart over new content you are learning so that students can keep a log.

What's Included

  • One Google Sheets document where students will duplicate and log their vocabulary awareness across all the readings completed in your class.
  • In the document, students will include:

- Name

- Date

- What the vocabulary is for

- Word

- Students will check a box for the following: know it well & can explain it, heard it or seen it before, no Clue

- Notes/Definitions

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Best Interactive ELA Who Wants to Be A Millionaire Greek & Latin Root Affix Game

By zaney laney learning

Who Wants to Be an Millionaire: Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots (Oh my!) Digital makes it easy! Differentiated learning makes reviewing affixes fun! Animated, automated, with video/audio engagement, this is the best ELA-related Who Wants to Be a Millionaire game experience on this marketplace! Elevate your English Language Arts (ELA) classroom review sessions with this digital, dynamic, and interactive Millionaire game that offers unlimited replay and is designed to make learning about affixes (prefixes and suffixes), base words, and roots (Greek, Latin, etc.) fun and engaging for students of all ages.

This digital Millionaire-inspired game focuses on English Language Arts (ELA), with a particular emphasis on identifying, decoding, and comprehending prefixes, suffixes, base words, and Greek, Latin, and other roots. This differentiated Who Wants to Be a Millionaire game is perfect for test prep, topic review, early finishers, end-of-year review, or just a lively classroom activity.

My Who Wants to be a Millionaire-style game mimics the excitement of the popular TV show while reinforcing what you’ve taught about prefixes, suffixes, base words, and roots, but with animation, automation, and a few fun and engaging twists. If you are ready to take your class through a next-level Who Wants to Be a Millionaire experience, this is the game for you! So let me ask, "who wants to score a million points?"

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Key Features:

  • Interactive Gameplay: Students advance through one round of 12 increasingly challenging topics. The game includes three boosters — Go Halfsies, Text a Buddy, and Poll the Audience — to help students when they’re stumped.

  • Differentiated: Learners choose their review:

    • Timed and scored
    • Timed only
    • Scored only
    • No pressure

Engaging: You’ll find learners amazed and sometimes even laughing out loud when they discover that some of the Text a Buddy boosters include school-approved texting lingo, emojis, dad jokes, a working “x” key, diverse buddies, and even occasional reminders from their “teacher”. Also, learners will appreciate the additional opportunity to continue earning points even after they’ve answered a question incorrectly.

  • No Prep Whatsoever: This game is ready to use right out of the box —simply save the link as a Favorite and share with learners accordingly.

  • Comprehensive: Check out these categories!

    • 1K – 10K: Define and identify prefixes, suffixes, base words, and roots
    • 15K – 50K: Consider affixes to decode and build words
    • 75K – 500K: Distinguish words with similar roots
    • 750K – 1 Million: Align affixes to parts of speech

Play the preview version to see this in action.


Benefits:

  • Reinforces key concepts in an engaging, memorable way
  • Encourages critical thinking and decision-making under pressure
  • Supports differentiated instruction allowing learners to choose their review
  • Promotes friendly competition when students try to outscore each other

Perfect For:

  • Test prep and review sessions
  • End-of-unit assessments
  • Substitute teacher plans
  • Engaging students in hybrid or virtual classrooms
  • Self-paced learning

Basic Features:

  • Standards Aligned: Meets TEKS, CCSS, and VA SOL.
  • Remote Learning Friendly: Online game. Internet required.
  • Fully Automated: Automatic scoring and self-correcting answer key. Learners get immediate notification of correct or incorrect answers.
  • Sleek and Professional: High-quality design with no annoying home or back button.
  • Unlimited Replay option: Questions are selected randomly from a pool. Each question level is aligned to at least 12 questions, and there are well over 170 questions in total. This makes it possible to produce a unique quiz with each replay attempt and ensures you get the biggest bang for your buck when you buy once and use forever. In addition, new questions will be added to the pool periodically to keep the pool robust and current.
  • Personalized Fun: Learners are acknowledged by the name they entered when launching the game.
  • Truly No Prep: Automatic scoring and answer key. Just open/send the link and go!
  • Copyright-friendly audio.
  • No macros = play on any device.
  • A Google account is not required!
  • Quick and Effective: 10 - 15 minutes = Perfect for a quick refresher or energizer.

Why Students Love It:

  • Differentiated review options empower students with the flexibility to engage in ways that best support their learning preferences while keeping them motivated and improving key skills.
  • Personalized recognition for correct answers encourages, motivates, and boosts engagement, as students feel that the game is tailored specifically for them.
  • Engagment through discovering various Easter eggs with the Text a Buddy booster.

Why Teachers Love It:

Teachers love how this game turns review sessions into a high-energy, student-centered activity. It’s a fantastic way to motivate students and help them retain important information. Plus, with the easy-to-use format, there’s no need to spend hours prepping!

What to Expect:

Please play the preview version before purchasing. This is the best way to understand how the game works and is also the best way to avoid surprises after purchase.

This fully automated game is packed with engaging audio, video, and animations for an immersive experience! To ensure everything runs smoothly, it may take a moment to load depending on your Internet speed—but trust us, it’s worth the wait!

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Plot Diagram Interactive Notebook

Identify the elements of Plot with this great interactive notebook plot diagram page and student practice activities.

Plot can be hard to dissect, but this plot set makes it easy and gives the students a permanent reference tool to refer back to when working with plot in the future.

This set includes an interactive foldable/ guided notes, a short story with clear elements of plot, and a cut-and-paste student activity.

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By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Are you looking to make reviewing figurative language fun? Do you want your students to be engaged and motivated to learn? Then download this BUNDLE Similes Onomatopoeia and Alliteration a Figurative Language Activity! Well suited for the Language Arts or ELL classroom, your students will be having so much fun they will forget they are learning!

Students roll a die and find the corresponding instructions to create their own sentences using figurative language! The first one to complete a row or column wins the game! Can be played virtually or in-class - Virtual dice included! This activity can be played repeatedly as each game is unique. Laminate your gameboards and they can be used for years.

Figurative Language covered in this activity: onomatopoeia, alliteration, similes, and metaphors.

Each resource includes:

  • Instructions
  • Google docs digital/online gameboard (with a link to a digital single die roller on Youtube)
  • Printable in-class game board (you will need an individual die for each group)
  • 27 unique questions (and 3 “Take A Break” spots)
  • ‘Answer Sheet’ for students to write their sentences
  • Terms of Use

Examples:

  • Write a simile using a color
  • Write a metaphor about the weather
  • Finish this metaphor: “Today, school was….”
  • Finish this simile: “The test was…..”

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