Teacher Workbooks
Language Arts Series
Word Libs
Ice Breakers, Vol. 2
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Table of Contents
Theme
Ice Breakers 1-30
SKill
6-word Word Lib 1-10
8-word Word Lib 11-20
10-word Word Lib 21-30
Standard
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying
Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and
visual
language
to accomplish their own purposes
(e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the
exchange of information) 1-30
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Breakfast Burrito
I had a special treat for breakfast this _________________ ! I _________________ a
(noun)
(past tense verb)
breakfast burrito. It contained _________________ sausage, eggs, and many different
(adjective)
seasonings! A(n) _________________ burrito was _________________ around the
(adjective)
(past tense verb)
_________________ ingredients. What a new taste treat!!!
(adjective)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Air Traffic
My _________________ home is located near a(n) _________________ airport.
(adjective)
(adjective)
September seems to be a(n) _________________ month for _________________ who fly.
(adjective)
(plural
noun)
Sometimes, the _________________ planes fly so close overhead, my whole
(adjective)
_________________ shakes!
(noun)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Railroad
New York Metro Railroad _________________ along the _________________ Hudson
(verb ending in s or es)
(adjective)
River. _________________ can take the _________________ train to and from Grand Central
(plural noun)
(adjective)
Station in New York City. I’d _________________ everyone take this _________________
(verb)
(adverb)
ride!
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Bear Mountain Zoo
The Bear Mountain Zoo is _________________ in Orange County, New York. Visitors
(past tense verb)
to the park and _________________ zoo can _________________ bears, fox, and
(adjective)
(verb)
_________________ . The zoo is not open year round so make sure and _________________
(plural
noun)
(verb)
for hours of operation. It’s a wonderful zoo. I know! I’ve visited it _________________ times!
(number)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Signs
The _________________ sign we just _________________ was timely! Because of
(adjective)
(past
tense
verb)
all the _________________ rain and fog, we were uncertain as to our location. We were
(adjective)
_________________ when we spotted that _________________ landmark only a few
(past tense verb)
(adjective)
few _________________ away.
(plural noun)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Shopping Sprees
Many _________________ begin shopping sprees early September. Families are
(plural noun)
_________________ for school supplies for the kids. Adults are purchasing
(ing verb)
new _________________ and cars. It seems to be a popular time to _________________
(plural
noun)
(verb)
money. Not for me though! I’m currently _________________ my money. I’m saving up
(ing verb)
to _________________ a new, interesting book!
(verb)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Yards
Do you live in a(n) _________________ where the _________________ lawn has to be
(noun)
(adjective)
cut? Maybe you _________________ in an apartment or a (n) _________________ . In these
(verb)
(noun)
places you may not. I have a yard that _________________ cutting about every
(verb ending in s or es)
_________________ days!
(number)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Music
It is so inspiring to _________________ that _________________ band play. They
(verb)
(adjective)
_________________ in place so skillfully. My favorite _________________ is the trumpet.
(verb)
(noun)
I love to_________________ the _________________ of the drums too.
(verb)
(ing verb)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Weekends
Weekends in September are wonderful! My _________________ neighbors cover their
(adjective)
_________________ pool each September. My family_________________ many beautiful
(adjective)
(verb ending in s or es)
flowers and _________________ the garden thoroughly. We also_________________
(verb ending in s or es)
(verb)
out the garage and have a(n)_________________ sale.
(adverb)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Cleaning
My _________________ family does their Spring-cleaning each September! Have you
(adjective)
ever _________________ of such a thing? Well, it really does work out pretty well. We all
(past tense verb)
_________________ out our own closets. The _________________ attic and
(verb)
(adjective)
_________________ requires the entire family to pitch in and help. This _________________
(room in home)
(noun)
keeps us clutter free!
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Sightseeing
I love surveying the _________________ countryside. When I am a(n)
(adjective)
_________________ passenger, I _________________ many_________________ sights. There
(adjective)
(verb)
(adverb)
are so many different styles of cars and _________________ on the road! Bridges galore,
(plural noun)
_________________ signs, and _________________ trees. Often I _________________
(adjective)
(adjective)
(verb)
bodies of water too.
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Mysteries
Sometimes, it’s difficult to _________________ reality from fantasy. Other times,
(verb)
_________________ just happen that can’t be _________________. It becomes
(plural noun)
(past tense verb)
one of _________________ mysteries. I happen to be a(n) _________________ who
(possessive
noun)
(noun)
_________________ mysteries. Maybe someone could _________________ me to help
(verb ending in s)
(verb)
solve the _________________ happenings of life.
(adverb)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Hollywood
Hollywood, at one time, used to be the _________________ capital. So many
(adjective)
_________________ have been _________________ in the _________________ entertainment
(plural noun)
(past tense verb)
(adverb)
world that has changed this. _________________ now have television, sports, and
(plural noun)
_________________. The _________________ has all these, yet not the _________________
(plural noun)
(noun)
(adjective)
glamour of early Hollywood.
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Movies
Watching _________________ movies at _________________ is a fun activity for a(n)
(adjective)
(noun)
_________________ afternoon. Movies can be rented or maybe _________________ at home.
(adjective)
(past tense verb)
If these don’t _________________ to you, there’s always the _________________ movie
(verb)
(adjective)
theater, for a change. Remember to _________________ some _________________ popcorn
(verb)
(adjective)
while there!
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Expenses
Everything is so _________________ expensive today. _________________ salaries
(adjective)
(possessive noun)
aren’t _________________ fast enough to keep up. I sure _________________ things even out
(ing
verb)
(verb)
out soon. Groceries at _________________ stores, _________________, and clothes are all
(adjective)
(plural noun)
necessities. _________________ their _________________ go down soon!
(verb)
(plural noun)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Quiet
Sometimes it seems so quiet. Not a _________________ sound. No
(adjective)
_________________, wind, or _________________ voices. That’s not for me! I have to have
(noun)
(adjective)
a(n)_________________ noise. Maybe a(n) _________________ radio playing
(adjective)
(adjective)
_________________ in the background. Maybe a(n) ________________ clock ticking. Some
(adverb)
(adjective)
_________________ sound, that’s for me!
(adjective)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Treats
It’s so nice to _________________ a treat to someone. Most _________________ enjoy
(verb)
(plural noun)
surprises so _________________ to give one for a change! Maybe take something from your
(verb)
_________________ garden to a _________________. Bake a _________________ cake or
(adjective)
(noun)
(adjective)
Dessert and _________________ it to your neighbor to enjoy. There is no limit as to the ways
(verb)
to _________________ a treat to someone!
(verb)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Adventures
I am having a(n) _________________ adventure today! It is so _________________ to
(adjective)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Weekends
What a(n) _________________ weekend we had! A terrific _________________ of
(adjective)
(verb)
rest and action. Eats were wonderful and the _________________ cooperative. Hope to
(noun)
________________ more of these type days this _________________ . I love to
(verb)
(noun)
_________________ to the _________________ also on the weekends. How do you
(verb)
(proper noun)
_________________ your weekends?
(verb)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Routines
A(n)_________________ routine is often necessary if you want to _________________
(adjective)
(verb)
things done. Some sort of _________________ structure helps put _________________ in
(adjective)
(plural noun)
perspective. We all have _________________ tasks to do that we like and don’t like to
(adjective)
_________________. Try to _________________ a useful and _________________ routine
(verb)
(verb)
(adjective)
for yourself this September.
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Ice Skating
Ice-skating can be fun! Of course, _________________ have to be able to balance
(plural noun)
and _________________. It’s a great winter _________________. Sometimes, a(n)
(verb)
(noun)
_________________ can find _________________ rinks for_________________ skating.
(noun)
(adjective)
(adjective)
Indoor skating may not be as much fun for _________________ but it still
(plural noun)
_________________ great exercise. When was the last time you _________________
(verb ending in s)
(past tense verb)
ice-skating at a(n)_________________ rink?.
(adjective)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Pumpkins
I _________________ a large pumpkin! The _________________ field was awash
(past tense verb)
(adjective)
with rows of them. Many _________________ came to help_________________
(plural noun)
(verb)
the crop. Pies began to _________________ in many kitchens. Some people
(verb)
_________________ pumpkin _________________. The flavor is so good! Now we
(past tense verb)
(adjective)
_________________ at empty, _________________ fields. The growing season will be back
(verb)
(adjective)
again next year. Will you _________________ a pumpkin field near you?
(verb)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Ball Games
Ball games are just fun to _________________. It’s really great to be
(verb)
_________________ in one of them too! For many _________________ playing ball is a
(verb)
(plural noun)
favorite sport. The choices of _________________ position are varied, so almost each
(verb)
_________________ can play. Do you like to_________________ the bat or
(plural noun)
(verb)
_________________ the ball? OK. Maybe you would rather _________________. Go for it!
(verb)
(verb)
Being out in the outfield is _________________. Being on base is fine, too. Have a wonderful
(ing verb)
time at the _________________.
(noun)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Bleachers
Have you ever seen a _________________ row of bleachers? Don’t you
(adjective)
_________________ what holds bleachers up? The _________________ must be
(verb)
(plural noun)
careful to make them _________________ secure. Some _________________ are afraid of
(adverb)
(plural noun)
heights so they _________________ on the lower levels. The daring ones have
(verb)
to _________________ up and down the _________________ edges! These
(verb)
(adjective)
_________________ have to be reminded of the danger of tripping. Once you are
(plural noun)
_________________ in your seat, the entertainment will begin!
(past tense verb)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Cookouts
Summertime is a season for _________________ cookouts. Somehow, the
(adjective)
_________________ tastes better outside. Inside, the _________________ kitchen remains
(noun)
(adjective)
cooler. There are plenty of advantages for _________________ outdoors. Maybe it’s a
(ing verb)
_________________ picnic or special fun event. It’s doesn’t matter as long as everyone
(adjective)
_________________ in to _________________ set the _________________ table or
(s, es verb)
(verb)
(adjective)
_________________ food out, or _________________ cleaning up the area after.
(verb)
(verb)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Fields
There are _________________ fields in many places. Some fields are used
(adjective)
for _________________ vegetables. Others are used for _________________
(ing verb)
(plural noun)
Fields can be very _________________. There are fields _________________ wild in the
(adjective)
(ing verb)
_________________ woods. Many different types of _________________ like to
(
adjective)
(plural
noun)
like to _________________ graze in these _________________ fields. Flowers might even
(adverb)
(adjective)
_________________ in clusters here and there!
(verb)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Teams
An even number of ________________can quickly form a(n) _________________ team.
(plural
noun)
(adjective)
team can ________________ together and accomplish many things. In _________________
(verb)
(plural noun)
one _________________ team competes with another. _________________ teammates
(adjective)
(adjective)
_________________ with each other, usually. Sometimes, there is a(n) _________________
(verb)
(verb)
or a disloyal _________________ on a team. It’s _________________ when that happens.
(plural
noun)
(adjective)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Athletes
Athletes spend many _________________ training and _________________ their
(plural noun)
(ing verb)
talents. They also _________________ their eating habits and _________________ time too.
(verb)
(ing verb)
We can’t _________________ they have to_________________ class and
(verb)
(verb)
_________________ their schoolwork. Sometimes the _________________ is difficult. Success
(verb)
(noun)
only happens if the _________________ is/are dedicated and _________________ to being we
(plural noun)
(past tense verb)
well.
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Moon
Have you ever _________________ the beautiful moon? Sometimes it has a
(past tense verb)
_________________ cover and it’s _________________ dim. Often, it’s a brilliant
(adjective)
(adjective)
_________________ in the sky. Do you ever ________________ about _________________
(shape)
(verb)
(ing verb)
to the moon? Maybe one day you’ll _________________ there as a member of a
(verb)
_________________ crew. You just never know! I hope if you _________________ to visit
(adjective)
(verb)
to visit the moon one day, that your _________________ comes true!
(verb)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech
National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual
language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information).
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Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
New Friends
The start of a _________________ school year is a great opportunity to meet and make
(adjective)
_________________ who will be your new friends. The best part is that you never
(noun)
_________________ what they will be like. They might be _________________ or they may be
(verb)
(noun)
old _________________. What really matters it that you _________________ yourself and
(noun)
(verb)
say hello. No one can have too many _________________ because life is more fun when
(noun)
you have _________________. So go _________________ someone’s hand and
(noun)
(verb)
introduce yourself. You never know; that person may turn out to be your new
_________________ friend.
(adjective)