Teacher Workbooks
Language Arts Series
Word Libs
Summer Theme, Vol. 2
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Table of Contents
Theme
Summer 1-30
SKill
6-word Word Lib 1-10
8-word Wod 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: Summer
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.
Itching
Itching is a common action during _________________ summer months. Itching
(adjective)
is caused by _________________ mosquitoes and pesky _________________ . Other causes
(adjective)
(plural noun)
of _________________ itching are sunburn, poison oak, and _________________ stings.
(adverb)
(noun)
Cool water helps _________________ summer itching!
(verb)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Fourth of July
Celebrating on the 4
th
of July often includes _________________ fireworks, family
(adjective)
style _________________ and _________________ parades. Many _________________
(plural
noun)
(adjective)
(adjective)
towns hold special events all _________________ long. Fireworks are often
(noun)
_________________ when it gets dark outside.
(past tense verb)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Fishing
Fishing is a(n) _________________ sport. Many _________________ love to fish,
(adjective)
(plural noun)
Especially in the _________________ evenings. Fish love to __________________ worms,
(adjective)
(verb)
also called night crawlers. Using a florescent _________________ on the fishing line lets
(noun )
the fisherman know when there’s a bite!
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Rowing
Rowing a boat is _________________ exercise! It helps _________________ better
(adverb)
(verb)
breathing and _________________ upper body muscles. _________________ rowing takes
(adjective)
(adverb)
practice. Some _________________ have trouble coordinating the _________________
(plural
noun)
(adjective)
momentum of each oar.
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Salamanders
Salamanders are a favorite of many _________________ . Some _________________
(plural noun)
(adjective)
children like to _________________ salamanders after a _________________ rain storm. Have
(verb)
(adjective)
you ever _________________ a(n) _________________ salamander?
(past tense verb)
(adjective)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Camping
Camping is a favorite activity during _________________ summer months.
(adjective)
_________________love to camp outside under the stars and in _________________ tents.
(plural noun)
(adjective)
_________________ sleeping bags help _________________ campers warm at night. Many
(adjective)
(adjective)
stars can be _________________ in the beautiful night time sky.
(past tense verb)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Kites
Kites come in all shapes and sizes. There are box kites and _________________ kites.
(noun)
Many people like to _________________ kites on a beach due to the _________________
(verb)
(adjective)
winds. I like to keep a kite in my _________________ . This way, on a_________________
(noun)
(adjective)
day, I’m all ready to _________________ and fly a kite!
(verb)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Weeds
Weeds, weeds, weeds! They _________________ everywhere! Just as
(verb)
_________________ pull them all out, they seem to _________________ back! Some
(plural noun)
(verb)
weeds look like _________________ flowers. Others look like_________________ weeds!
(adjective)
(adjective)
Weeds do, in fact, _________________ just about everywhere!
(verb)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Bees
Bees sometimes _________________ in swarms. There are _________________ types
(verb)
(adjective)
of bees. Honey bees, for example make _________________ honey! Other ________________
(adjective)
(ing verb)
bees include _________________ wasps. Some _________________ are allergic to bee stings.
(adjective)
(plural noun)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Summer
July and _________________ are summer _________________ . Summer is a
(noun)
(plural noun)
favorite season for many _________________ . Swimming and _________________ are
(plural noun)
(ing verb)
_________________ activities during July and August. Some families go to the
(adjective)
_________________ while others go to the local park!
(noun)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Boating
Boating is _________________ fun! There are many types of boating. Some
(adjecti ve)
_________________ like to _________________ in a canoe. Others enjoy the thrill of
(plural
noun)
(verb)
sailing a(n) _________________ . Kayaking is yet another _________________ form of
(noun)
(adjective)
boating. Boating is a recreational _________________ that the entire ________________can
(noun)
(noun)
enjoy! What is your _________________ form of boating?
(past tense verb)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Bee Stings
Bee stings are very common in the summer time. Pesky _________________
(plural
noun)
also give a mean ________________. If you _________________ a sting, place a(n)
(verb)
(verb)
________________ cloth over the bite. Anticipate a little _______________. If the area
(adjective)
(ing verb)
If the area around the bite swells and you have trouble_________________ call your nearest
(ing verb)
_________________ . This reaction may indicate a(n) _________________ reaction.
(noun)
(adverb)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Turtles
Turtles often _________________ in the mud, sometime under _________________ .
(verb)
(noun)
They like to bathe in the _________________ sun. When a(n) _________________ turtle
(adjective)
(adjective)
senses _________________ , they _________________ back into the mud. Most turtles do not
(noun)
(verb)
_________________ . However, the _________________ snapping turtle does!
(verb)
(adjective)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Minnows
Have you ever _________________ these small, _________________ minnows gliding
(past tense verb)
(adjective)
around in the _________________ ? They are so much ________________ to watch. Boy, are
(water)
(adverb)
they _________________ swimmers! A good time to see these little _________________ is at
(adverb)
(plural
noun)
dusk. _________________ minnows swim around together in large, quick _________________.
(adjective)
(plural
noun)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Zoos
Zoos are wonderful to _________________ during the summer. On a(n)
(verb)
_________________visit, a _________________ might see_________________ bears,
(adverb)
(noun)
(adjective)
_________________ foxes, _________________ otters, and even a(n) _________________ !
(adjective)
(adjective)
(noun)
Zoos may _________________ a variety of different creatures.
(verb)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Parks!
Gigantic swings and _________________ merry go rounds are often
(adjective)
_________________in local, _________________ parks. Kids of all ages_________________
(past tense verb)
(adjective)
(verb)
parks and and the _________________ they offer. Some parks also have _________________
(adjective)
(adjective)
sand boxes, multi-leveled _________________ and _________________ slides.
(plural
noun)
(adjective)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Marshmallows
Marshmallows are a delicious _________________ ! They can be _________________
(noun)
(past tense verb)
right out of the _________________ package. They can also be _________________ roasted
(adjective)
(adverb)
Over a(n) _________________ campfire. Have you ever _________________ crackers
(adjective)
(past tense verb)
surrounding the _________________ marshmallow with _________________ chocolate?
(adjective)
(adjective)
It’s delicious!
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Bites!
Bites, bites, bites! These bites can be itchy or _________________ . Many
(adverb)
_________________ can cause a bite during the summer. Misquotes, _________________ , and
(plural noun)
(plural noun)
spiders all like to _________________ people when disturbed. Sometimes, bites
(verb)
_________________ , and other times they just itch like crazy! Placing a cool
(verb)
_________________ over the areas of the bite will _________________ the bite. Wearing
(noun)
(verb)
bug _________________ will also help prevent bug bites.
(noun)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Wasps
Wasps! During the summer, these _________________ creatures are everywhere.
(adjective)
They often _________________ around looking for a comfortable _________________ to land
(verb)
(noun)
upon. A wasp’s sting can be a(n) _________________ experience. A sting may become
(adverb)
_________________ and swell. _________________ a cool washcloth over the
(adjective)
(ing verb)
_________________ will help soothe the _________________ .
(noun)
(noun)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Blisters
Many _________________ get _________________ blisters, especially in the summer
(plural noun)
(adjective)
_________________ . During the summer, _________________ are much more active,
(noun)
(plural noun)
walking, _________________ , and camping. As a result, blisters _________________
(ing verb)
(verb)
on _________________ and feet! Never _________________ a blister as it would allow germs
(plural
noun)
(verb)
to get in.
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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 Pops
Ice pops are _________________ refreshing during the _________________ summer
(adverb)
(adjective)
months of July and _________________ . Ice pops come in many flavors such as
(noun)
strawberry and_________________ . They are usually on a Popsicle _________________ .
(noun)
(noun)
These deserts or snacks are primarily made of _________________ water. My mom
(adjective)
_________________ my friends and me these _________________ treats everyday!
(verb ending in s)
(adjective)
Try on the next time you’re in the _________________. _________________in the frozen food
(noun)
(verb)
aisle.
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Scratches
Scratches seem to be a natural part of summer time events. Sometimes, while
_________________my bike, I brush up against a _________________ and get a scratch! Other
(ing verb)
(noun)
times my _________________ jumps up and tries to_________________ my face! In doing
(noun)
(verb)
so, I get a scratched _________________ . Other times yet, I get a(n)_________________
(part
of
body)
(adjective)
scratch and I don’t even know where it came from! One summer I _________________
(past tense verb)
a total of _________________ scratches, and those were just on my _________________ !
(number)
(body part)
Be careful of _________________ .scratches this summer!
(adjective)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Sunburns
Sunburns! Ouch! Do they hurt! Not only do they hurt, but they are _________________
(ing verb)
your skin! If the body’s _________________ gets too much of the _________________ sun,
(body
part)
(adjective)
the skin reacts by getting a burn. After some time, the sunburn _________________
(verb ending in s)
to blister. Sunburn sometimes itches like crazy as the skin begins to _________________ .
(verb)
Try to _________________ a sunburn by wearing sun _________________ with an SPF of
(verb)
(noun)
15 or more. This lotion will _________________ your_________________ skin. My advise to
(verb)
(adjective)
you? Wear _________________ !
(noun)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Sandals
Sandals are the greatest, _________________ shoe ever invented! In fact, have you ever
(adjective)
wondered who _________________ sandals? They are so very comfortable!!! Many times, a
(past tense verb)
_________________ foot feels as though it is _________________ on air. Sandals are easy
(possessive
noun)
(ing verb)
to _________________ on and off the foot. They often have cushiony _________________ .
(verb)
(noun)
_________________ sandals have a strap along the back that _________________ around the
(adjective)
(verb ending in s)
person’s _________________ . How many pairs of sandals do you _________________ ?
(body
part)
(verb)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Hats
Hats, hats, hats! Many styles, many purposes. There are _________________ hats,
(adjective)
_________________ hats, and _________________ hats. Some _________________ wear hats
(adjective)
(adjective)
(plural noun)
for practical reasons, such as to keep the _________________ out of their _________________.
(noun)
(body part)
Others _________________ hats for decoration or protection. I love to wear
(verb)
_________________ hats. Some people don’t like to _________________ hats at all! What
(adjective)
(verb)
is your _________________ on hats?
(noun)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Sunglasses
Sunglasses help to keep the sun out of peoples _________________ . They also add
(body
part)
a(n) _________________ to a person’s wardrobe! Many sunglasses are coated with a protective
(noun)
glass covering to _________________ out harmful sunrays. I have three _________________ of
(verb)
(plural noun)
sunglasses. One pair is used for _________________ . Another pair is used when I
(ing verb)
_________________ to the beach. The third pair is a back up in case either of the other
(verb)
two _________________ . It’s a good idea to _________________ sunglasses when outside.
(verb)
(verb)
They not only protect the _________________ , but they allow _________________ to see
(body
part-plural)
(plural noun)
better!
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Lightening
Lightening is a dangerous force of _________________ . If you are ever
(noun)
_________________ and hear thunder, you know _________________ lightening is in
(ing verb)
(adjective)
the area. In fact, thunder only exists because of lightening. Never _________________ under
(verb)
a(n) _________________ tree during a(n) _________________ storm. Lightening is
(adjective)
(adjective)
_________________ to tall structures. Any time you _________________ lightening, go
(past
tense
verb)
(verb)
inside and wait until the _________________ passes by. Electrical storms usually only last
(noun)
a _________________ time.
(adjective)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Bugs
Bugs seem to be all around during the _________________ of summer. First, the
(plural noun)
_________________ ants appear. Next, the pesky _________________ . Beetles often
(adjective)
(plural noun)
often _________________ after them. Where do they all _________________ from?
(verb)
(past tense verb)
Some bugs like to _________________ . Others like to _________________ all over
(verb)
(verb)
the _________________ and up and down the _________________ walls! Get ready!
(plural noun)
(adjective)
Here comes the _________________ summer!
(adjective)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Worms
Worms are popular _________________ creatures to fishermen and
(adjective)
_________________ fish! Many _________________ worms can be _________________
(adjective)
(adjective)
(past tense verb)
after a hard rain. Many determined _________________ like to_________________ up
(plural noun)
(verb)
worms at night. In fact, worms are sometimes called night crawlers. Some _________________
(plural noun)
find worms to be extremely _________________ creatures. Birds love to _________________
(noun)
(verb)
worms. When was the last time you _________________ a worm?
(past tense verb)
Name _________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Theme: Language
Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer
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.
Storms
Storms _________________ quickly during the summer. They often
(verb)
_________________ as fast as they_________________ . Some storms_________________
(verb)
(verb)
(verb)
hail, _________________ rain, and _________________ . Other storms may only deposit
(adjective)
(plural noun)
_________________ rain. Rainbows are sometimes seen in the _________________
(adjective)
(adjective)
sky following a late _________________ sun shower. Pay attention to your
(time of day)
_________________weather when planning outdoor activities this summer!
(adjective)