Shades of Meaning Bundle of Activities for 2nd and 3rd Grade

This bundle has everything you need to keep your students engaged as they learn how words that have slightly different shades of meaning. The activities in this bundle is designed to teach your students about the subtle differences between similar words and about shades of meaning. This PowerPoint is packed with practice opportunities, and it can lead to great discussions among students about similar words! Plus, it will likely build your students' vocabulary! Shades of meaning is the focus of CCSS L.2.5.B and L.3.5.C. Students love the activities while teachers love the convenience of these no-prep resources that can be used year after year! These word study activities can be used for test prep, review, or introduction of the skill.

What's included... To gain a better idea of everything included, please check out the individual PREVIEW for each resource:

50-slide PowerPoint

• Ideal for introducing this topic to students!
• Includes 21 multiple-choice questions at the end
• You have my permission to convert this to Google Slides, if you wish.
• It comes with a matching companion handout (The companion handout includes both a printable version and a Google Slides version.)

32 Task Cards

• Multiple-Choice Format
• Traditional Answer Sheet or Gamelike Answer Sheet
• You get to choose whether to use the printable version, the Google Slides version, the Google Forms version, or the Easel version.

2 Worksheets

• Students transfer words from the included word bank onto the appropriate paint chips.
• Check out the bonus file preview to view these worksheets.
• These worksheets are exclusive to the bundle.

Shades of Meaning Memory Game

• Students compete to find the greatest number of matching cards.
• Small Group or Partner Activity

Craftivity

• Features paint chips
• Students arrange words on paint chips from least intense to most intense.
• Write sentences for each word beneath the paint chip flaps.
• Display these on a bulletin board or in the hallway.

4 days of LESSON PLANS

• These plans outline how and when I use each of the included resources! You don't have to follow the lesson plan format I provide, of course, but it might be helpful in providing a bit of direction for you.

Here's what teachers like you have to say about using these shades of meaning activities with their students:

⭐️ Danielle W. said, "I loved this resource! It was perfect for my ELL students to understand the difference between the words they often just throw around as synonyms. Great work!"

⭐️ ElenaMaria T. said, "I've always found teaching Shades of Meaning a tough concept to teach. This PowerPoint and supplemental resources were really great - the students stayed engaged and started understanding the concept. It also helped me to introduce some new words and ways to add in other words that they needed to learn for the vocabulary test on Istation. Thank you so much for such a great resource!"

⭐️ Justin K. said, "This is great for teaching shades of meaning. Students struggle with this, but this resource really broke it down for them."

⭐️ SparkleinSecond13 said, "Shades of meaning is a difficult concept to teach, but my kiddos responded well with this resource! They loved the activities and had some great conversations around it!"

⭐️ Priscilla W. said, "The resources in this bundle are amazing. Deb, you did it again!! My students were actively engaged which made understanding shades of meaning easier and relevant!!"

⭐️ Bridget L. said, "My students loved the paint theme! Adding paint chips and cans was a fun thing to add with it too."

4th, 5th, and 6th grade teachers, I created a special advanced version for your grade levels. CLICK HERE to check it out!

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