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Features

  • Write words in order from weakest to strongest
  • Circle the word that fits the sentence best
  • Real-life examples of new words
  • Answer keys included

Skills Covered

  • Tell apart words close in meaning
  • Put words in order of strength
  • Choose the best word for a sentence
  • Connect words to real life

How to Use This Pack

Five pages: two of words to write in order, weakest to strongest, two of sentences where students circle the best of the close words, and one of real-life questions.

In the Classroom

Have students act out toss, throw and hurl, then line up word cards from weakest to strongest. Talk about which word fits "as far as he could".

At Home

Ask your child to say a word stronger than happy, then one stronger than that.

Tips for Success

  • Picture each word
  • Read the whole sentence
  • Look for words like a little or very
  • Check the answer key

Shades of Meaning for 2nd Grade

2nd Grade

Words close in meaning, like toss, throw and hurl or whisper, talk and shout. Students put words in order from weakest to strongest, choose the word that fits a sentence best and connect new words to their own lives.

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What’s Included

  • 2 words in order pages
  • 2 best word pages
  • 1 real-life page
  • 5 answer key pages
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