Teacher Workbooks
Language Arts Series
Word Libs
Ice Breakers, Vol. 1
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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.
Running
Running is a popular past time for many _________________ in early September.
(plural noun)
In fact, many _________________ often hold races open to _________________ of all ages!
(plural
noun)
(plural
noun)
These runs usually are a distance of _________________ miles. A(n) _________________
(number)
(adjective)
BBQ luncheon is almost always offered after the _________________ race.
(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.
Apple Picking
Apple picking on a local _________________ farm brings hundreds of
(adjective)
_________________ to the _________________ Hudson Valley Region. Other activities and
(plural noun)
(adjective)
attractions include hayrides and _________________ . More and more people are
(ing verb)
_________________ to this _________________ region. Come and see for yourself how lovely
(ing verb)
(adjective)
an area it is!
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.
Hiking
When was the last time you went hiking on the local_________________? Aren’t they
(plural noun)
just beautiful? The best part is where the hikers can _________________ the winding,
(verb)
_________________ river. Hikers have to climb_________________ along the rocky
(adjective)
(adverb)
area north of the _________________. That’s the only harrowing part of the
(plural noun)
_________________ trail.
(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.
Stores
Stores bring in a great deal of _________________ each September. Reasons for this
(noun)
include an increase in customer purchases. Stores are_________________ the aisles more and
(ing verb)
hiring _________________ who are informed about the _________________ they sell. Keep
(plural noun)
(plural noun)
this in mind the next time you need to buy a(n)_________________ from the local
(noun)
_________________ store.
(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.
Savings
Huge savings are _________________ each year, especially around the month of
(past tense verb)
September, to _________________ customers. Shoppers can get _________________ deals on
(adjective)
(adjective)
on clothes and _________________ . What will you _________________ this year? Maybe
(plural noun)
(verb)
you’ll decide to _________________ your money instead!
(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.
Homes
Many _________________ houses go on the market each year. Families who are
(adjective)
_________________ to relocate to a new _________________ often try to be settled by
(ing
verb)
(noun)
September. This way, the children are all _________________ for the beginning of school.
(past tense verb)
I just _________________ my home on the market. I _________________it sells quickly!
(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.
Flowers
Some _________________flowers naturally bloom in early September. These may be
(adjective)
brilliant in color and _________________. I like to _________________ the Brooklyn
(adjective)
(verb)
Botanical Garden each year. Have you ever _________________ this location? If not,
(past tense verb)
_________________ today! You’re in for a(n) _________________ treat!
(verb)
(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.
Bird Watching
Bird watching is a(n) _________________ sport. Personally, I’ve only been bird
(adjective)
watching _________________ time(s). That was four _________________ ago! I saw
(number)
(plural noun)
many _________________ birds. If you go, make sure and bring along a pair of
(adjective)
_________________. This will allow you to _________________ the birds much better!
(plural
noun)
(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.
Carnival
The neighboring _________________ has its annual _________________ carnival late.
(noun)
(adjective)
summer. Many _________________ rides are there for children and adults to
(adjective)
_________________ on. A bandstand stage is also set up and many _________________
(verb)
(adjective)
performers are scheduled. My favorite exhibit is the _________________ 4H booth.
(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.
Rainy Days
Today is a rainy day! The weather _________________ is predicting over
(noun)
_________________ inch(es) of rain per hour! That may cause heavy _________________.
(number)
(ing verb)
It’s important to always have extra batteries, _________________ and drinking water in
(plural noun)
the _________________ during poor weather conditions. This way, people can still
(noun)
_________________ without going outside!
(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.
Bus Rides
Have you ever had a(n)_________________ bus ride? Maybe you do every
(adjective)
_________________ to school. Maybe, sometimes you can get a sight _________________ bus.
(noun)
(ing verb)
They are great when a(n) _________________ is _________________ a new place. Then,
(noun)
(ing verb)
you’re sure to _________________ most of the _________________ sights of the area.
(verb)
(adjective)
In some places, there are _________________buses .
(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.
Class
Do you have a(n) _________________ class today? Be sure and don’t
(adjective)
_________________ it. They have a new _________________ and he is
(verb)
(noun)
terrific! His _________________ method is different than most _________________ .
(ing verb)
(plural noun)
I can’t _________________ and go home and _________________ . Pay close attention
(verb)
(verb)
to the _________________ lesson. Tape it if you can!
(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.
Sleds
My sled is old and _________________ . I just _________________ the runners need
(adjective)
(past tense verb)
care. Hope I can _________________ them. There’s lots of _________________ snow and
(verb)
(adjective)
I love to sleigh ride_________________ . The hills around are pretty _________________ .
(adverb)
(adjective)
They _________________ long walks up and _________________ rides down!
(verb)
(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.
Frames
How are you about _________________ frames? I need to have one for a(n)
(ing verb)
_________________ I recently _________________. The _________________ store had
(noun)
(verb)
(adjective)
one _________________ frame left, so I am really in a bind. Maybe it’s not too hard
(adjective)
to _________________ . I’ll get the _________________ wood and give you the
(verb)
(adjective)
_________________ dimensions as soon as possible.
(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.
Decorate
The way to _________________ decorate this_________________ is to take off the
(adverb)
(noun)
_________________ wallpaper first. Then, _________________ happy colors and
(adjective)
(verb)
_________________ matching paint before you go ahead. Keep in mind the use you plan to
(verb)
_________________ for the room. You might consider _________________ colors. It would be
(verb)
(adjective)
helpful if before and after ________________ were taken.
(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.
Color
Color is such an important _________________ in our lives. Try to_________________
(noun)
(verb)
everything in black and white. The _________________ would be in chaos. No
(noun)
_________________ lights. No_________________ clothes. Name it, and you won’t
(adjective)
(adjective)
_________________ it. Practice _________________ colors in a picture. Do you ____________
(verb)
(ing verb)
(verb)
a different feeling? Try it and have fun.
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.
Actions
There are so many different kinds of actions. Physical actions as in _________________
(adjective)
classes. Mental actions when _________________ with crossword _________________ .
(ing verb)
(plural noun)
_________________ decisions require mental action when _________________ choices.
(adverb)
(ing
verb)
_________________ are so lucky to have the _________________ brain to help perform
(plural
noun)
(adjective)
various _________________ functions.
(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.
Ties
I love to _________________ my dad _________________ a tie. He really
(verb)
(verb)
doesn’t _________________ to, but for _________________ occasions he does! Maybe it’s
(verb)
(adjective)
those occasions I like. Ties are _________________ decorations. Bow _________________ are
(adverb)
(plural noun)
just great too. Each year I give my dad a(n) _________________ tie. He has enough to last an
(adjective)
entire _________________ !
(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.
Belts
My _________________ belt is frayed! I _________________ lots of belts. One belt is
(adjective)
(verb)
my all time favorite. It is _________________ and beaded. It _________________ great with
(adjective)
(past tense verb)
all my _________________ . Some _________________ like to_________________
(plural
noun)
(plural
noun)
(verb)
suspenders.I’ve always liked my _________________ belts.
(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.
Golf
I don’t _________________ golf. It’s a(n) _________________ sport but just not for me.
(verb)
(adjective)
There are some very good _________________ . Some of these players _________________
(plural noun)
(verb)
the game seriously on _________________ . Golf matches are _________________ almost
(noun)
(past tense verb)
everywhere. Most _________________ are very quietly when the golfer _________________
(plural
noun)
(verb ending in s)
the golf ball.
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.
Baking
Baking _________________ is great fun! All you need are eggs, _________________
(plural noun)
(plural noun)
butter, and _________________. Turn on the _________________ oven to
(plural noun)
(adjective)
_________________ degrees for 15 minutes. Mix all the _________________ ingredients
(number)
(adjective)
together in a(n) _________________ bowl. Pour the mixture into an ovenproof
(adjective)
_________________. Bake for _________________ minutes until each _________________
(noun)
(number)
(verb ending in s or es)
up! Enjoy!
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.
Icing
Icing is the best part of a(n)_________________. I just love vanilla icing, yet my
(noun)
friend _________________ loves chocolate the best. What is your favorite
(name of celebrity)
_________________? Now a days, icing _________________ in many different flavors.
(noun)
(verb ending in s or es)
Some _________________ like to _________________ the icing off before
(plural noun)
(verb)
_________________ the cake! Do you _________________ anyone who does that? I sure do!
(ing
verb)
(verb)
In fact, _________________ people come to my mind! Yes, fresh, _________________icing
(number)
(adjective)
is delicious!
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.
Glitter
My teacher _________________ loves to _________________ with glitter! My
(proper noun)
(verb)
classmates _________________ to also! We use _________________ glitter and multi-
(verb ending in s or es)
(adjective)
colored too! Some _________________ don’t like using glitter because it seems to
(plural noun)
_________________ itself everywhere! Kids get glitter in their _________________hair,
(verb)
(adjective)
their _________________, and even under their finger nails! The best part about
(body part)
_________________ with glitter is that everything sparkles _________________!!!
(ing verb)
(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.
Exploration
Exploring new places can be a(n) _________________ experience. Think about all the
(adjective)
_________________ places you visited this past _________________ . What did you
(adjective)
(season)
_________________? Where did you _________________? Who_________________ with
(verb)
(verb)
(verb)
you? Maybe it was your grandmother or your friend _________________. I’d recommend
(name of person in class)
keeping a(n) _________________ to write down your impressions from each
(noun)
_________________. Where do you _________________ your next exploration will be?
(noun)
(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.
Tests
School is a(n) _________________ for learning. Unfortunately, _________________
(noun)
(adjective)
tests are also included. I really don’t _________________ tests that _________________ skills
(verb)
(verb)
such as throwing or multiplying. The tests I have the most trouble with are_________________
(school subject)
and science. I really _________________ hard, usually for at at least _________________
(verb)
(number)
days before the test! Sometimes, I _________________ a study group with my
(verb)
_________________. Each member of the group _________________ each other’s studying
(plural
noun)
(verb ending in s or es)
efforts.
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.
Choices
As _________________ grow up, the choices in life become harder. Many
(plural noun)
children _________________ about their friends, _________________, and video games.
(verb)
(plural noun)
Teenagers think about _________________ and friendships. As individuals get older and
(plural noun)
_________________ young adulthood their focus may turn to _________________ good
(verb)
(ing verb)
grades and applying for college. It’s important for everyone to have a(n) _________________
(noun)
who always believes in you. This will help a(n) _________________ to succeed.
(noun)
I _________________ you have such a person in your life, and that you do well with all the
(verb)
choices you are _________________ with.
(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.
Celebrations
I can’t wait for the _________________ to start. My teacher _________________
(plural noun)
(proper noun)
advised us to arrive early due to the large ________________ expected. Most
(noun)
_________________ will arrive by 10 A.M. We _________________ to park and
(plural noun)
(verb)
_________________ over to the field by 9 A.M! More than ________________ participants
(verb)
(number)
are _________________ up for the first event. I _________________ how many
(past
tense
verb)
(verb)
_________________ spectators will show up!
(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.
Football
Football is a(n)_________________ sport. Many _________________, including
(adjective)
(plural noun)
children, like to _________________ as well as play this game. Many _________________
(verb)
(plural noun)
have leagues. Football can be _________________ on _________________ almost each
(past tense verb)
(noun)
Sunday during the_________________ season. Many families _________________
(adjective)
(verb)
eating _________________ at tailgate_________________ before and after the game.
(name of food )
(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.
Sunsets
Sunsets are just _________________ as the month of September approaches. As the sun
(adjective)
_________________ to set over the western horizon, colors _________________ up
(verb ending in s or es)
(verb)
the _________________ sky. Many _________________ have taken award
(adjective)
(plural noun)
_____________ photographs of September sunsets. I can _________________ gorgeous,
(ing
verb)
(verb)
_________________, orange sunsets from my upstairs, back _________________ . These
(adjective)
(noun)
_________________ are just breathtaking!
(verb ending in s or es)
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.
Planting
Late summer, _________________ fall is a popular time to _________________
(adjective)
(verb)
flowers and _________________ shrubs. All these new plantings _________________
(adjective)
(verb)
watering and _________________ for. My garden contains huge _________________ and
(ing
verb)
(noun)
_________________ lilies. This coming weekend, I’m going to _________________ some
(adjective)
(verb)
Hosta. That will probably take about _________________ hours!
(number)