Middle School Vocabulary Activities

No Prep! Do you need engaging activities for Autumn? Students unscramble fifteen autumn-themed words in this spelling/vocabulary activity! There is a Word Scramble sheet with the word bank included and one without for different challenge levels.

Themes: November, Autumn, Fall, Thanksgiving

Great for brain breaks, early finishers, and sub plans! Answer keys are included for both versions.

Includes Four Pages:

• Word Scramble Sheet + answer key
• Word Scramble Sheet with Word Bank + answer key

Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

Scattegories is a fun and challenging board game that tests your creativity and quick thinking. I have recreated a classroom version for SPANISH LEARNERS called: ¡PÁREME LA MANO! also called in other countries, TUTTI FRUTI o PARA EL FUEGO. This is a fun game we used to play in school growing up in South America. I have tried in my own classroom and kids LOVE IT! This is such a great game to practice vocabulary and parts of the speech.

This product contains two versions of this game. One for individual play and one for a group game. There are a set of rules for both games but these are just suggested rules as you can set your own depending of the group of kids you teach. Kids will only need a dice, a white board marker and a wiper.

Crossword puzzle using words related to school. Great way to get the kids brains to begin working after the long summer break!

This comprehensive bundle of resources is designed to engage and educate students about Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) offering a perfect blend of learning and fun.

The bundle includes:

• 3 Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions: Each passage is designed to challenge students’ reading and comprehension skills. The passages are followed by multiple-choice questions that test the student’s understanding of the text.
• 1 Word Search Puzzle: These puzzles feature key terms related to Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities, providing a fun way for students to familiarize themselves with important concepts.
• 1 Word Scramble: This activity features key terms related to MLK, encouraging students to enhance their vocabulary and problem-solving skills.
• 1 Crossword Puzzle: This puzzle is designed around MLK themes, helping students reinforce their understanding of key concepts.
• 1 Vocabulary List: This activity is designed to help students learn and understand key terms related to MLK Day. It can be used as a standalone activity or as a supplement to the other resources in the bundle.

All activities come with answer keys, allowing for easy marking and feedback.

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Learning new vocabulary doesn't have to be a dry and boring task! This engaging "Donut Delight" activity sheet transforms vocabulary exploration into a fun and interactive experience for your students.

What's Included?
OPTION #1: Fillable Donut Template: This printable features a delicious-looking donut with designated sections for students to record:

• Word
• Synonym
• Antonym
• Definition

OPTION #2: Cut-and-Paste Option: An additional sheet provides a donut outline that students can cut out and decorate.

Mettry's Tip:

• Laminate the completed donut sheets for durability and create a classroom vocabulary word wall. This allows for collaborative vocabulary exploration and reinforcement.
• Use the donut sheets as a springboard for class discussions about synonyms, antonyms, and sentence construction.
• Compile the completed donut sheets throughout the year to create a personalized vocabulary booklet for each student.

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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

✅ Review

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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Engage your students in a meaningful and fun learning experience with this Martin Luther King Jr. Bingo! Perfect for celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Black History Month, this bingo game features 50 unique bingo boards with historical terms and concepts related to Dr. King's life and legacy. Available in both color and black-and-white versions, this resource includes a printable PDF file and an editable Canva template, making it easy to customize and use for any classroom activity.

Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for ELA and Social Studies, this bingo game helps students build vocabulary, understand key civil rights concepts, and spark meaningful classroom discussions. It’s ideal for grades 2-5, making it versatile for various learning levels and lesson plans.

What’s Included:

• 50 unique bingo boards in a 5x5 grid format (24 terms + free space).
• A detailed calling list with brief explanations of each word to support learning.
• Printable PDF file for quick setup.
• Editable Canva template to personalize your boards.
• Color and black-and-white versions to suit different classroom needs.

Use this bingo as a standalone activity, a review game, or a supplement to your lessons on civil rights, leadership, and social justice. Engage your students while teaching them about the values of equality, nonviolence, and justice that Dr. King stood for.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Bingo, Civil Rights Movement Game, Black History Month Activity, MLK Classroom Game, Editable Bingo for Teachers, MLK Vocabulary Game, History Bingo for Kids, Printable and Customizable Bingo.

Do you want to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but also keep key vocabulary words in your students' minds? This is a print and go St. Patrick's Day themed bundle of geometry vocabulary word searches. There are seven word searches with answer keys included. The following vocabulary areas are:

Circles

Angle Relationships

Parallel and Perpendicular

Congruent and Similar

Quadrilaterals

Right Triangles

Volume and Surface Area

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Looking for ways to use your work wall in a fun and interactive way? Try these 10 word wall activities and games.

Games/Activities Includes:

°Snap! Word Wall Lesson

°Wipe out Relay

°Mystery Word Challenge

°Mystic Mind Reader

°Hot Cold Game

°Word Toss

°Head Hunters

°Misplaced Word

°Musical Words

°Comic Commentators

Students will love these games as exercise or review. Great for retention.

This no-prep MS-ESS3-1 resource will give your students an opportunity to review essential vocabulary for your unit.

• Do you need a quick and easy activity for a quick vocabulary review or to leave a substitute?
• You get 15 essential vocabulary cards complete with definitions and graphics, two crossword puzzles, and a word search (for early finishers).
• Save yourself valuable time by getting this already completed resource.

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Studying The Giver by Lois Lowry? Are students having problems with some of the vocabulary words? Then this product is for you! Includes 5 vocabulary crossword puzzles by chapters . Great to help students with vocabulary words as they read the text! Pairs great with The Giver Vocabulary Lists and Quizzes. Comes complete with answer key.

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The Giver Introduction Power Point

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The Giver Characterization Flip book

The Giver Graphic Organizers

Halloween Game: The Whispering Shadows – Digital English Reading Activity for 4th-5th Grade

Looking for a fun and engaging way to reinforce reading comprehension this Halloween? The Whispering Shadows is a self-directed, gamified English reading activity designed for 4th to 5th-grade students. This spooky-themed, digital resource combines a Halloween reading passage with a self-checking quiz to make learning both fun and educational.

What's Included:

• Reading Passage:
  A Halloween-themed story perfect for building comprehension skills.
• 20-Question Quiz:
  An interactive quiz in Google Spreadsheet format. Questions test understanding of the reading passage.
• Working Space Worksheet:
  Provides students space to jot down notes and work through questions.
• Self-Checking Feature:
  Answers are automatically marked, giving instant feedback and promoting independent learning.

Key Features:

• Digital Format:
  This resource uses Google Sheets, making it perfect for distance learning or classroom use.
• Gamified:
  Students stay motivated with the quiz game format, which turns a typical reading exercise into a fun challenge.
• Self-Directed Learning:
  Perfect for individual work or small groups, allowing students to progress at their own pace.
• Halloween Theme: Get students excited about reading with a spooky, seasonal story!
• Auto-Marking:
  Teachers save time with auto-marked answers, while students get immediate feedback on their performance.

This activity is ideal for reinforcing comprehension skills, promoting independent learning, and adding some Halloween excitement to your classroom!

Perfect for: Homeschool/Distance learning, classroom centers, or homework assignments.

**Format:
- Google Spreadsheet

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Make your ESL classroom look different from a regular education room by considering these English to Russian Transport Vehicles ESL Vocabulary Sight Words Flashcards!

Each label takes up 1/15 of a page so they are nice and big, but not too obtrusive. There are 69 cards for a total of 5 pages. Check out the preview to see what it looks like.

Each card features the word in English and Russian. To help aid meaning, I've included beautiful illustrations and pictures.

These engaging Transport Vehicles flashcards are tailored for both educators and homeschooling parents. These flashcards are a valuable resource for teaching students about different modes of transportation, from cars and buses to boats and planes. Through vibrant illustrations and clear labeling, students can easily grasp the names and functions of various vehicles.

Whether you're a teacher enriching your ESL classroom lessons or a homeschooling parent looking to expand your child's vocabulary knowledge, these flashcards make learning about transportation a captivating journey. Enhance your educational experience by introducing these dynamic flashcards into your curriculum today!

Introduce children to the fundamentals of the U.S. presidential election process with these vibrant and educational word cards. This set includes 28 cards, each featuring a key term related to the presidential election, beautifully illustrated with relevant icons to aid in visual learning.

Key Features:

Educational Tool: Perfect for classrooms, homeschooling, and educational activities, these word cards help children understand important concepts related to the presidential election. Bright Illustrations: Each card is adorned with colorful and engaging images that make learning fun and interesting. Key Terms Included: Cards cover essential election vocabulary such as "Debate," "Electoral College," "Inauguration," "Republican Party," "Landslide Victory," "White House," "Democratic Party," "Ballot," and many more. Large, Easy-to-Read Text: The bold font ensures that the words are easily readable, helping to improve word recognition and literacy skills. Patriotic Theme: The red, white, and blue border design adds a patriotic touch, making these cards perfect for use during election seasons and patriotic holidays. What's Included:

28 Presidential Election Word Cards

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Usage Ideas:

-Classroom Activities: Use the cards for interactive lessons, quizzes, and educational games.

-Homeschooling: Incorporate these cards into your home lessons to make learning about the election process fun and engaging.

-Decorative Learning: Display the cards on a bulletin board or wall to create an educational and visually appealing environment.

Perfect For:

Teachers and educators looking for engaging materials to teach about the presidential election.

Parents seeking to supplement their child's learning at home.

Children interested in learning more about the U.S. election process in an enjoyable way.

Equip your young learners with the knowledge they need to understand the U.S. presidential election process with these informative and colorful word cards. Order your set today and make learning about elections fun and accessible!

Turn your classroom into Antonym City with this fun and engaging antonym activity designed to help students master opposites in a creative way! "Opposites Day Conundrum" introduces your students to the concept of antonyms as they decode the funny, mixed up sentences and replace the bolded words with their correct opposite, or antonym. This activity fosters critical thinking, enhances vocabulary, and keeps students entertained as they "save the day" in Antonym City.

Perfect for literacy centres, independent practice, or as a fun whole class activity, this resource is a fantastic addition to your antonym lesson plans. With its unique format and imaginative twist, your students will have a blast while strengthening their understanding of antonyms.

What's Included:

• A set of creatively designed antonym practice sheets.
• Engaging scenarios that encourage students to think critically and use context clues.
• Opportunities for students to write and revise their own sentences using antonyms.
• Clear, easy to follow instructions for both teachers and students.

Looking for some synonym and antonym actiivties?

Secret Synonym and Antonym Code Breaker Challenge

Super Star Synonyms

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Printable question tag Kaboom card game that will make your students giggle. It's full of unexpected and quirky sentences in an array of tenses. Low prep, just print out and cut up.

How to play:

• print out and cut up the cards
• put them in a receptacle of your choice
• decide on how long you want to spend on this activity and set a timer
• pupils take turns pulling out a card and finishing the sentence with a question tag
• if they say it right, they get to keep the card
• if they get it wrong, they put it back
• the next pupil takes a turn
• if they pull out a Kaboom! card, they put all their cards back
• pupil with the most cards at the end wins

Includes:

• 18 Kaboom! cards
• 72 question tag cards

Sentences used in this activity are in a wide array of tenses.

These include:

• present simple
• present continuous
• past simple
• past continuous
• present perfect
• past perfect
• future with will
• the verb to BE
• have got
• can
• could
• used to
• had to

Some of the sentences might include grammar you haven't covered with your students yet. Please, feel free to use only the cards that suit the needs of your students.

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Do you teach 5th grade science? Do you use the Discovery Education curriculum? If so this is a wonderful vocabulary resource for you! Even if you don't use Discovery Education these vocabulary words still follow the NGSS 5th grade standards. This bundle includes 8 units of vocabulary with answer keys

Each Vocabulary Match Includes:

• A printable page for students.
• Easy matching by writing the letter of the correct definition on the line.
• Answer keys

Using these vocabulary matches is a great way to build students' comprehension when they practice learning the vocabulary words they are reading in the text.

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Looking for a fun and educational way to celebrate spring and Easter? Our vibrant word search puzzles are the perfect solution!

Here's why your students will love them:

• Engaging Spring & Easter Themes: Filled with colorful blossoms, chirping birds, and classic Easter icons, these puzzles bring the season to life!
• Variety for All Skill Levels: We offer a range of difficulty levels, making it perfect for beginners and seasoned puzzlers alike.
• Brain-Boosting Fun: Word searches challenge critical thinking, vocabulary development, and concentration, all while keeping students entertained.
• Perfect for Any Setting: Use them in classrooms, during family gatherings, or for quiet solo relaxation.
• Festive Learning: Celebrate the spirit of spring and Easter with every word discovered!

These word searches are more than just fun; they offer valuable benefits for students:

• Improved Vocabulary: As students hunt for words, they'll encounter new terms and solidify existing knowledge.
• Enhanced Spelling Skills: Repeatedly seeing words spelled correctly reinforces proper spelling habits.
• Problem-Solving Practice: Figuring out where words are hidden strengthens critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Concentration Boost: Word searches require focus and concentration, helping students build these important skills.

So, what are you waiting for? Dive into the learning fun!

Get your Spring & Easter Word Search puzzles today and let the educational adventure begin!

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Back to School Puzzles for 5th Graders – Word Search, Maze, and Crossword

Kick off the school year with fun and engaging back to school-themed puzzles for 5th graders! Includes word search, maze, and crossword activities with answer keys. Two word search options available.

Start the school year with excitement and learning with our Back to School Puzzles for 5th Graders! This engaging set of puzzles includes a word search, maze, and crossword puzzle, all designed to captivate young learners and reinforce key back-to-school vocabulary and skills. Perfect for classroom or home use, these puzzles provide a fun and educational activity to welcome students back to school.

What’s Inside?

• Word Search Puzzles: Two versions of the word search are included – one with a colorful image to engage visual learners and one without for a simpler approach. Both options focus on back-to-school themed words.
• Maze Activity: A fun and easy maze designed for 5th graders, helping to develop problem-solving skills and fine motor coordination.
• Crossword Puzzle: A beginner-friendly crossword puzzle that reinforces vocabulary and spelling skills through engaging clues related to the back-to-school theme.
• Answer Keys: Comprehensive answer keys for the word search, maze, and crossword, making it easy for teachers and parents to check students' work.

Educational Benefits

• Enhances Vocabulary: The word search and crossword puzzles introduce and reinforce key back-to-school vocabulary, helping students to recognize and spell important words.
• Develops Problem-Solving Skills: The maze and crossword activities encourage critical thinking and spatial awareness as students navigate and solve the puzzles.
• Engages and Motivates: The back-to-school theme and colorful options make learning fun and keep young students engaged.
• Supports Fine Motor Skills: Tracing through the maze and searching for words helps improve fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Perfect for Various Settings

This versatile set of puzzles is ideal for:

• Classroom Activities: Use as part of your back-to-school curriculum, in literacy centers, or as a fun filler activity.
• Homework Assignments: Assign as homework to reinforce learning in an enjoyable way.
• Supplemental Practice: Great for extra practice or as a reward for early finishers.
• Home Learning: Perfect for parents looking for engaging and educational activities to support their child's learning at home.

Why Choose These Puzzles?

Our Back to School Puzzles for 5th Graders offer a fun and effective way to start the school year. The themed word search, maze, and crossword activities not only make learning enjoyable but also help reinforce important vocabulary and problem-solving skills. With answer keys included, these puzzles are a convenient and valuable addition to any 5th-grade curriculum.

Reinforce word origins by having students come up with their own made-up words! Use compound words, foreign words, prefixes/suffixes, shortened words, sound words, rhyming words, etc...for this fun, visual activity. Includes: Directions Definition Example from Classic Poem Student Examples Application Activity Publishing Activities Meets CCSS, improves vocabulary, uses decoding skills, and visualization. Use for individual or group activity.