Shades of meaning

Teaching Shades of Meaning Teach students to distinguish shades of meaning among verbs differing in manner and adjectives differing in intensity with this engaging hands-on resource. This bundle includes mini-lessons, games, a FoldOver book, task cards, vocabulary timelines, printables, and a quick assessment. #HollieGriffithTeaching #KidsActivities #HandsOnLearning

Any teacher who has seen words like “nice” and “good” one too many times in student writing can vouch for the importance of teaching shades of meaning. When kids have the understanding that synonyms can be closely related and differ in intensity, it helps them make stronger word choices in their writing. As if that isn't enough of a bonus already, it’s a big ticket to improvement in reading comprehension and vocabulary development too.

Shades of Meaning Anchor Chart

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