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Save 25% by purchasing four grammar and figurative language resources in this discounted bundle!
➊ GRAMMAR POSTERS | FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE POSTERS
Grammar, parts of speech, and figurative language contain many terms and definitions to remember! These colorful posters are the perfect addition to your classroom, giving your students a quick overview when needed. Each term has a definition and examples.
THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES
- 64 colorful posters for the following terms:
- grammar
- parts of speech
- noun
- common noun
- proper noun
- concrete noun
- abstract noun
- singular noun
- plural noun
- collective noun
- possessive noun
- pronoun
- object pronoun
- subject pronoun
- reflexive pronoun
- relative pronoun
- verb
- action verb
- helping verb
- linking verb
- irregular verb
- adjective
- comparative adjective
- superlative adjective
- adverb
- preposition
- conjunction
- coordinating conjunction
- subordinating conjunction
- interjection
- subject & predicate
- article
- compound word
- contraction
- abbreviation
- acronym
- types of sentences
- prefix
- suffice
- homophones
- synonym
- antonym
- figurative language
- literal language
- figure of speech
- simile
- metaphor
- idiom
- hyperbole
- personification
- onomatopoeia
- assonance
- alliteration
- cliché
- symbolism
- allusion
- oxymoron
- irony
- adage or proverb
- pun
- imagery
- analogy
- Black and white ink-saving option is included
➋ ADJECTIVES ACTIVITY
Teaching about adjectives doesn’t have to be boring! This student-centered mini-unit has students analyze restaurant menus, learn about adjectives, create their own menu, and critique another group's menu. This hands-on activity will have your students engaged each day of the mini-unit.
THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES
- Instructions for the teacher
- Links to printable restaurant menus
- Example list of adjectives
- Student critique rubric
- Grading rubric for the teacher
SUGGESTED TEACHING TIMELINE
- Day 1: The Importance of Adjectives
- Day 2: What’s Cooking?
- Day 3 and 4: If You Build It, They Will Come
- Day 5: Would You Like Fries With That?
SUPPLIES NEEDED
- Sample restaurant menus
- Paper for each group to create their menu
- Coloring tools (crayons, markers, colored pencils, etc.)
*Please note: Sample menus are not included due to copyright laws. I have included links to printable restaurant menus I've found online for your quick reference. You can download and print menus online or collect takeout menus from local restaurants for this project.
➌ FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE GAME SHOW
Make reviewing Figurative Language fun and interactive with this Jeopardy-style game, designed for upper elementary students. This game covers ELA skills like similes, metaphors, personification, onomatopoeia, alliteration, hyperbole, and idioms, making it a great choice for end-of-unit or end-of-year review.
WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS GAME
- Student-Approved: Students love the game format and frequently ask to play again
- Easy Setup: Simple to launch and play, so you spend less time prepping and more time reviewing
- Engages All Students: Every student participates, making it an excellent tool for whole-class involvement
GAME FEATURES
- Interactive Game Board: Features an interactive design with fading values for selected questions (available in PowerPoint version; Google Slides version does not support fading feature)
- Variety of Questions: 5 game categories with 5 questions each, plus a final challenge, giving you 26 questions total
- Easy Navigation: Each slide has buttons for quick access to answer slides or the game board
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Gameplay Instructions: Clear guidelines for easily setting up and playing the game
- Answer Key: Printable quick reference for during gameplay
- Team Labels: Printable labels to keep track of scores
- Versatile Formats: Available in PowerPoint, Google Slides, and editable versions of both formats so you can customize the questions
WAYS TO PLAY
- Whole-Class Activity: Form teams and have students take turns in the "hot seat" to represent their team, using whiteboards for answering
- Virtual Learning: Share your screen in online classes for an interactive group experience
- Small Groups/Centers: Set up the game on computers for peer-to-peer competition
- Individual Play: Students can play solo, testing their knowledge and reinforcing learning
- Learning Stations: Incorporate the game into learning stations for a rotational learning experience
➍ PREPOSITION POETRY
Preposition Poetry is a fun way for students to practice using prepositions appropriately. Students choose an object from any location they’re familiar with - a store, their house, the school, etc. They write a poem, beginning each line with a preposition, describing the location of their chosen object. The final product is an interactive guessing game for readers to figure out what is being described.
THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES
- Instructions for the teacher
- Student examples
- What are Prepositions? poster
- Common Prepositions Relating to Place poster
- Student instructions
- Sample poem
INCLUDED FILE FORMATS
- Zipped Files: This resource comes as a zipped folder containing multiple files. You’ll need to unzip the folder to access all the resources.
- PDF: To view and use the PDF files, you’ll need Adobe Reader (a free download). Using other PDF software may cause formatting issues.
- PowerPoint: This resource requires Microsoft PowerPoint. Please note that it hasn’t been tested with other presentation software. If you don’t have PowerPoint, you can use the provided Google Slides version instead.
- Google Slides: Access the Google Slides version using the link provided in the included PDF. You’ll need a (free) Google account to use this file.
Copyright © Tiffany Schmidt (The Learning Effect)
All rights reserved by author.
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Please purchase additional licenses at a discounted rate for additional users.
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