Figurative language gets a workout with this unit! While similes compare different things using the words AS, LIKE, or THAN, metaphors make the same comparison without the use of these words. Example: The sunlight was like a shower of gold on the garden. The sunlight was a shower of gold on the garden. The activities in this unit not only teach students to differentiate between similes and metaphors, they demonstrate that such comparison language is an excellent way to add color and interest to writing and conversation. The 27 lessons featured progress in difficulty and utilize techniques including creating original phrases, using them in sentences, and understanding what they mean when used as comparisons.

A successful reader needs a strong foundation of sight word recognition. These practical activities are perfect for students who have been introduced to essential sight words, but still need additional practice to help them reach mastery levels. The purpose of these activities is to give students practice exercises using the most common sight words. The activities are based on the Dolch vocabulary list. The difficulty level increases gradually as students progress through the activities. A list of the 220 sight words used in the unit is provided. The list of words are divided into five sections: A, B, C, D, and E. The activity pages are designated A, B, C, etc. to indicate the list for which they provide practice. Contents Include: - 52 Sight Word Activities - 12 Review Activities - 7 Tests - Skills Chart - Answer Key - 78 Pages

Help students reach mastery level with 248 high frequency words. Based on the Dolch List, this research-based set of flash cards will help students become better and more fluent readers. This set features 220 sight words plus 28 colorful photo noun cards. This combination allows students to make phrases and sentences, laying the foundation for fluency in reading. Words are divided into 5 color-coded word lists, making it easy for readers to tackle essential words in small, manageable doses. Great for one-on-one or small group practice. Contents Include: - 220 Sight Words with Sentences - 28 Photo Cards with Sentences - 40 Hands-On Activities - Complete List of Color-Coded Sight Words - Bonus Activity Suggestions

This program is perfect for students who have been introduced to essential sight words, but still need additional practice to help them reach mastery level. Activities The activities in this bundle give students practice exercises using the most common sight words. The activities are based on the Dolch vocabulary list. The difficulty level increases gradually as students progress through the activities. A list of the 220 sight words used in the unit is provided. The list of words are divided into five sections: A, B, C, D, and E. The activity pages are designated A, B, C, etc. to indicate the list for which they provide practice. Flash Cards With 248 high frequency words, these flash cards will reinforce the skills covered in the included activities. The same list of Dolch words are highlighted in the flash cards as in the activities. The flash cards feature 220 sight words plus 28 colorful photo noun cards. This combination allows students to make phrases and sentences, laying the foundation for fluency in reading. Words are divided into 5 color-coded word lists, making it easy for readers to tackle essential words in small, manageable doses. Great for one-on-one or small group practice. Bundle Contents Include: - 220 Sight Word Flash Cards with Sentences - 28 Photo Flash Cards Cards with Sentences - 40 Hands-On Flash Card Activities - 68 Sight Word Activities - And more! This research-based program will help students become better and more fluent readers.

Making sense of multiple-meaning words. The 25 lessons in this unit are designed to give students plenty of practice recognizing and using homographs and heteronyms in written and oral communication. Activities ranging from matching meanings to completing sentences work to stimulate awareness of the multiple meanings a single word can have and how pronunciation changes the meaning of like words. Example: They tied a BOW on the present. Robin Hood used a BOW and arrows. The star came on stage to take a BOW. Exercises increase in difficulty as students progress. A list of homographs not used in the lessons is included so teachers can design their own activities.

Free-time fun in 15 minutes or less! Each of the 24 creative, yet challenging, crossword puzzles in this unit focus on: Combination Words (smoke + fog = smog) Short-Form Words (gymnasium = gym) Contractions (he will = he’ll) Abbreviations (gallon = gal.) Compound Words (green + house = greenhouse) In some exercises, a list of words are featured and clues are given. In others, questions are simply posed. Comprehension skills are given a great workout with these activities.

These figurative language crossword puzzles are as fun as a barrel of monkeys! Each of the 24 creative yet challenging crossword puzzles in this unit focuses on common idioms and proverbs. Twelve simile or analogy words are featured with each puzzle. Clues challenge students to identify the appropriate word to complete the phrase. Examples: Break the ___ (Earth, Beans, Ice) Shell is to Egg as Skin is to ____ (Vine, Porcupine, Apple) Comprehension skills are given a great workout with these activities.

Free-time fun in 15 minutes or less! Each of the 24 creative yet challenging crossword puzzles in this unit focus on “picture” clues and “word” answers. Twelve image words are featured with each puzzle. Students are challenged to match the appropriate word with one of the small drawings. Image words range from pelican and pagoda to whistle and wagon. Reasoning and comprehension skills are given a great workout with these activities.

Build a Spanish vocabulary! Each of the 120 black-and-white flash cards in this set boasts an imaginative image of a single object and the noun it depicts. Both the English and the Spanish word, along with its pronunciation, are posted on every card. Word Categories Include: - Animals - At the Restaurant - Tools - The Beach - Nature - People - The Months - Transportation - Sports - Shapes - The Countryside Intended for either English-speaking or Spanish-speaking students, these teaching tools provide a wonderful way to practice word recognition and pronunciation. You (or your students) may wish to add color to the line drawings and laminate the cards for durability.