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.

The essential vocabulary pertaining to the solar system, galaxies, and the universe, as well as vocabulary associated with space exploration are covered in this unit. Example: The planets turn on this axis, or ___, as they travel around the sun. As students progress through the 26 exercises featured, they gain practical knowledge about these fields of science. Simultaneously, they become familiar with 75 “space” words by practicing basic skills in reading, comprehension, word definition, spelling, and writing. Reinforcement activities range from writing definitions, matching, completing sentences through context clues, sentence writing, identifying syllables, puzzles, and much more. A separate Space Vocabulary page is included.

The essential vocabulary pertaining to specific systems of the human body and anatomy are covered in this unit – specifically the circulation, digestion, excretion, muscular, nervous, reproduction, respiratory, and skeletal systems. Example: Cross out the word that does NOT belong: bladder, tendon, kidney, liver. As students progress through the 27 lessons featured, they gain practical knowledge with 120 relevant words by practicing basic skills in reading, comprehension, word definition, spelling, and writing. Reinforcement activities include writing definitions, categorizing, matching, answering questions, completing sentences, puzzles, and much more. The separate vocabulary list makes a useful reference tool. A glossary of terms unique to each system is accompanied by an accurate diagram to enhance comprehension.

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.

Using new words. The activities in this 28-lesson unit give students practice in finding new word meanings and alternate words to use in place of tired, repetitive ones. Examples: - Will a WAVE always get you wet? What else could it do? - On a train, what do you do in a BERTH? Each exercise requires the use of the dictionary. When completed, students should be able to replace worn-out words with more precise synonyms. They will know how to find alternate words in the dictionary, better understand multiple meanings, and maybe even discover a fascination for unusual words, their origin, and meanings.

Using new words. The activities in this 28-lesson unit give students practice in finding new word meanings and alternate words to use in place of tired, repetitive ones. Examples: - Where would a BROOCH be worn? - Which is a kind of tree FUR or FIR? Each exercise requires the use of the dictionary. When completed, students should be able to replace worn-out words with more precise synonyms. They will know how to find alternate words in the dictionary, better understand multiple meanings, and maybe even discover a fascination for unusual words, their origin, and meanings.

Help your students develop important survival skills while improving their reading, writing, spelling, and vocabulary! This practical book is filled with easy-to-use activities that focus on essential vocabulary and real-life situations to help students become more confident and independent. Key words are introduced, then reinforced through step-by-step exercises emphasizing word pronunciation, definitions, spelling, handwriting, problem solving, and more! A terrific way to help your students acquire vital life skills! Words Include: supermarket, coupon, subtotal, method of payment, installation, area code, guarantee, warranty, and many more. Interest Level 7-12 | Reading Level 4-5 Contents Include: - 7 Lessons - Activities that cover community services, supermarket, mail order, telephone, warranty, paying bills, and electronic services - Answer key Skills Covered Include: - Apply information - Choose the correct word - Expand vocabulary - Spell correctly - Understand meaning of words and ideas - Use context clues - Use dictionary and glossary skills - Develop consumer skills - Develop life/survival skills - Find relevant facts - Understand and use reference sources - Understand consumer information

Main idea, word analysis, analogies, cause and effect, inferences, drawing conclusions... when you need to target specific reading skills this unit is for you! With this unit you won't have to waste time searching through stories and activities to find one that targets the skills you need to include in your lesson plan. This high-interest unit features intriguing, nonfiction stories followed by activities, which are labeled according to the specific skills targeted. There's even a quick reference chart that links specific reading skills to their accompanying stories! A valuable resource and a terrific time saver! Reading Level 5-6 | Interest Level 4-12

Grab your students' attention with these spelling activities all about animals! Some students learn to spell through visualization while others make use of phonetic elements of a word. Since these words and groups contain no common phonetic elements, this unit is best suited to your visual learners. This unit contains eight lessons that include practice and activity pages for each word list. 96 Spelling Words Include: - woodchuck - giraffe - kangaroo - sparrow - porpoise - penguin - hoot - squeak - growl - walrus - and more! Contents Include: - Suggestions for Use - 8 Lessons - 12 Spelling Words per Lesson - Games - Writing Activities - and more! Animal Themes Include: - Land Animals - Animal Sounds - Water Creatures - Insects - Birds

The spelling words in this unit are sometimes referred to as "spelling demons." This unit offers spelling "gremlins" as a fun spin on the term "demons." Each activity page has a gremlin who offers an example of a memory link or mnemonic device to help students remember one of the lesson's spelling words. Some students learn to spell through visualization while others make use of phonetic elements of a word. Since these words and groups contain no common phonetic elements, this unit is best suited to your visual learners. This unit contains 15 lessons which include practice and activity pages for each word list. 180 Spelling Words Include: - dessert - cousin - either - enough - February - hour - height - terrible - principal - rough - rhyme - yolk - whose - and more! Contents Include: - Suggestions for Use - 15 Lessons - 12 Spelling Words per Lesson - Games - Writing Activities - and more!

Grab your students' attention with these spelling activities all about transportation! Some students learn to spell through visualization while others make use of phonetic elements of a word. Since these words and groups contain no common phonetic elements, this unit is best suited to your visual learners. This unit contains eight lessons that include practice and activity pages for each word list. 96 Spelling Words Include: - railroad - engine - carriage - spacecraft - avenue - sidewalk - skateboard - missile - launch - submarine - compass - float - harbor - anchor - and more! Contents Include: - Suggestions for Use - 8 Lessons - 12 Spelling Words per Lesson - Games - Writing Activities - and more! Transportation Themes Include: - Land Transportation - Air Transportation - Water Transportation

This wonderful collection of 12 folktales features activities sure to develop critical thinking skills and promote maximum comprehension. Each illustrated story is followed by a crossword puzzle plus questions based on Bloom’s Taxonomy and labeled according to a targeted skill/thinking level. The many morals and lessons throughout provide opportunities to work on character building. This 48-page book also includes graphic organizers and a skills chart. Reading Level 3-4 | Interest Level 3-8 Contents Include: - 12 Folktales - Comprehension Questions - Cross Word Puzzles - Story Map - Venn Diagram - Story Sequence - Chart of Skills - Suggestions for Use - Answer Key