L.8.5 Worksheets, Workbooks, Lesson Plans, and Games
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.5
:"Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings."
These worksheets and games can help students practice this Common Core State Standards skill.
Worksheets
Relating Words With Analogies #1
Worksheet
Relating Words With Analogies #1
Students gain valuable practice understanding how words are related while building their vocabulary with this analogy worksheet.
7th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Describe the Difference Between Related Words #2
Worksheet
Describe the Difference Between Related Words #2
Help middle school students strengthen their vocabulary knowledge with this one-page worksheet on shades of meaning!
8th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Puns in Context
Worksheet
Puns in Context
Have a laugh (or a groan) with this fun figurative language worksheet all about puns!
8th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Verbal Irony
Worksheet
Verbal Irony
Get a taste of verbal irony with this figurative language worksheet in which students study the definitions and examples of sarcasm, exaggeration, and understatement.
8th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Determine the Meaning of Words Using Synonyms in Context
Worksheet
Determine the Meaning of Words Using Synonyms in Context
In this vocabulary-building worksheet, students will read several short paragraphs and identify and match familiar words with their lesser known synonyms.
6th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Determine the Meaning of Words Using Antonyms in Context
Worksheet
Determine the Meaning of Words Using Antonyms in Context
In this reading and writing worksheet, students will read several short paragraphs and identify and match familiar words with their less familiar antonyms.
6th grade
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Lesson Plans
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Workbooks
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Games
Game of Bones: Commonly Confused Words
Game
Game of Bones: Commonly Confused Words
Practice differentiating between commonly confused words in this eighth-grade grammar game!
8th grade
Reading & Writing
Game
Dino Skateboarding: Figurative Language (Game 3)
Game
Dino Skateboarding: Figurative Language (Game 3)
Practice identifying figurative language terms in this fast-paced learning game!
8th grade
Reading & Writing
Game
Exercises
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