Understanding different verb tenses begins with knowing how to decode words. A lesson on the -ed suffix with unchanging base words introduces readers to the past tense. Teachers present the skill with oral reading and spelling...

Sometimes the best way to understand a concept is to break it down. Young vocabulary pupils work with word parts in a hands-on activity that prompts them to connect flash cards with affixes to their root and base words....

In this adjective games worksheet, young scholars use adjective wheels, practice spelling adjectives, combine roots words to create an adjective, and explain how different objects using adjectives. Teachers are given detailed information...

Learners view a slide show featuring famous athletes and educational institutions that have played a part in the history of basketball. They participate in a game in which a basketball is tossed from person to person as facts and...

Learners build compound words out of two separate words using a variety of activities. In this compound word lesson plan, students practice building compound words using word cards. These word cards can be used in a variety of ways to...

Practice spelling words that use prefixes, suffixes, and specific roots. For this grammar lesson plan, learners play a game where they compete with spelling words correctly to gain points. A short set of review questions are also...

Fifth graders practice their spelling skills with soft syllable endings. For this spelling lesson, 5th graders complete soft syllable interaction activity with their teacher. Students then write 16 le-ending and ly-ending word pairs to...

In this literacy worksheet, students find the words for the letters included on card 2 that attach to the suffix of "at". They can be used to play spelling games.

Young scholars arrange verb pattern cards to find words with similar endings or patterns such as ing, or the infinitive form.In this verb form lesson, students play a concentration game to find verbs with the same verb pattern. An...

Students build word families. In this interactive language arts activity, students visit a website where they play a game creating word families. Students may print out their work when finished.

Second graders play a spelling game. They draw a card that shows two ways to divide a word into syllables. They are to choose which one is divided correctly, either A or B. They move along the game board as they choose correct answers.

Young writers participate in a game to practice making contractions and using the apostrophe properly.

Approach vocabulary through decoding and chunking. Your class breaks up words into basic syllables or chunks then engages in a decoding activity. Useful for a variety of language levels and grades, just modify to fit your class.

High schoolers explore the use of coupons to promote cost saving and help families remain within their monthly budget. In groups students create a shopping list using coupons provided by the teacher. They record the actual cost of the...

Fourth graders play a game. In this vocabulary instructional activity, 4th graders play the game Charades to help review their vocabulary words. At the end of the instructional activity students can create their own words to act out.

Fourth graders add er and est to adverbs, add more and most to adverbs, and proofread adverb sentences that compare. In this adverbs lesson plan, 4th graders complete worksheets and play an adverb game.