These task cards are designed to help students understand shades of meaning by comparing related words. The set includes 32 cards, answer key, and a Challenge Card for extended activities. Perfect for test prep, literacy centers, and partner work.
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โ๏ธ “These are great task cards for working on shades of meaning. It’s a good way to show students the importance of using more specific vocabulary to add interest to their writing.” – Jessica
โ๏ธ “These materials are terrific. The similarity of the words encourages careful reading of the sentence in order to select the correct answer. Can also be used to encourage children to justify their choice of a word.” – Regina
Common Core Standards addressed in this set:
This resource addresses Common Core Standard L.5
L.5 [grades 2-5] Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
-Distinguish shades of meaning among closely related verbs (e.g., toss, throw, hurl) and closely related adjectives (e.g., thin, slender, skinny, scrawny). [grade 2]
-Distinguish shades of meaning among related words that describe states of mind or degrees of certainty (e.g., knew, believed, suspected, heard, wondered). [grade 3]
-Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms). [grade 4]
-Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homographs) to better understand each of the words. [grade 5]
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SKU: 304760
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Erika B. –
Just what I needed to use with my small groups. Students also use these for independent practice. Love that it is also digital.
Jane H. –
My student commented that she knew some of the words but not all of them – this encouraged her to look up the meanings so that she could make an accurate judgement ! thank you !
Ashley C. –
These weren’t exactly what I was looking for but I plan on using it as an extension activity next year.
Mary Ann Miller –
My students are really enjoying using this resource! Thanks for such a valuable resource and time saver!
Tiffany E. –
Shades of meaning is a challenging standard to teach. These were a great supplement and I wish I would have found them sooner!
Doyin Ayoola –
This resource was a great review of the shades of meaning skill!
Andee M. –
This was a great activity that I used to support my lesson on the importance of word choice. My students enjoyed completing the slides and adding words to their word bank.
Shanna G. –
This is great as a formative assessment in pairs or in stations.
Nicole M. –
My students loved getting up and moving around the room instead of sitting at their seats! My lowest students struggled with some of the words, but we had adults to assist them.
Jenni H. –
Loved having the option to do this in person and also assign it through Easel for my at home learners!