5th Grade Common Core: RL.5.4
Common Core Identifier: RL.5.4 / Grade: 5
Curriculum: Reading Literature: Craft and Structure
Detail: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.
80 Common Core State Standards (CCSS) aligned worksheets found:
Use context clues to find the meanings of the underlined word in each sentence.
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This poem teaches students about writing similes. The worksheet that follows allows students to practice writing their own similes.
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Eat at the Hyperbole Cafe, where the noodles are a mile long, the vegetables are piled as high as a mountain, and the soup dish is as deep as the sea.
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Andy can almost feel the first place medal around his neck, but when the last challenge of the field day is a hula hooping competition, Andy will learn what it means to be a true field day champion.
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An idiom is a phrase that isn't meant to be taken literally. This poem includes idioms, such as "tickled pink," "left out in the cold," and "can't have your cake and eat it too."
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A true story about a pony with an artificial leg. The pony has a unique horseshoe shaped like a smiley face, allowing her to "leave her mark" wherever she walks. (true story)
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Students write similes using the words like and as about people they know.
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PRint and cut these vocabulary cards for Part 4: Jack. Words include: shepherd, flattering, glaring, sympathetic, monument, expulsion, inkling, and empathy.
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This story is about a quiet new student named Dante who seems to be experiencing some anxiety in his new classroom. When a peer takes notice and uses her social intelligence, it helps Dante feel more comfortable and come out of his shell.
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Print and cut out these colorful vocabulary cards. Words for Part 2: Via include noble, alignment, vividly, mischievous, meticulously, spitefully, and exasperated.
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With this worksheet, students will read examples of figurative language and identify which type it is. They will also tell what it means.
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This engaging crossword activity features the ten vocabulary words from this section of the book. Students will use hints or definitions to complete the puzzle.
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Challenge students to complete this crossword puzzle using the vocabulary words from this section of the book. An optional word bank is included on the second page of the file.
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These vocabulary cards are perfect for reviewing vocabulary words from Part 1: August. Words include: hindsight, relieved, impatient, aversion, notion, contagious, and more.
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This engaging activity requires students to fill in the missing letters to create a vocabulary words for PArt 7: Miranda.
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Complete this crossword using vocabulary words from this section of Number the Stars. There are clues and an optional word bank to help students complete the puzzle.
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Students will match the vocabulary word from Part 5 with the correct definition.
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This printout includes a definition of a metaphor, as well as two examples. Students can refer to these as they write six metaphors of their own.
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Print out this crossword activity for Part 1 vocabulary words. Students will use 15 clues to determine where to place 15 different vocabulary words.
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This printable log includes the definition of a metaphor at the top of the page, along with space for students to track and cite examples of metaphors they come across in their reading. There is also space for them to interpret the meaning of each metaphor.
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Choose several tough words from the reading and use a dictionary to define each one.
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Use the vocabulary terms from this part of the book to complete the crossword puzzle. Clues are given for each word and an optional word bank is included.
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Keep track of examples of hyperbole as you read with this handy log. It includes a definition of the word, along with boxes to write the example, your interpretation, and a citation.
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Review the vocabulary for part 8 of the book with a matching activity, complete the sentence page, and a section to write and draw definitions.
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If your students need some more help understanding idioms, these idiom task cards can be a fun way to give them some practice.
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Students will read the poem, "A Misty, Mellow Morning," and underline all the words that have alliteration. Students will also write their own example of alliteration.
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After reading each sentence, students will fill in the blank with a vocabulary word from Part 6: August.
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The vocabulary words from this section of the book are staggered, puzzled, monotonous, abundance, exception, dismounted, abruptly, desperate, relentless, lag, and utterly. The vocabulary cards can be used in various ways to practice the words and their definitions.
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Can you use the clues to fill in each box with the correct letter? This activity is the perfect companion for Part 5: Justin.
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This worksheet features ten sentences that describe something or someone. Students must rewrite each of these sentences using a metaphor that makes sense.
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Use the clues to fill in the horizontal and vertical boxes. This crossword uses vocabulary words from Part 3 of Wonder.
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Read each sentence and identify which type of figurative language is used, simile or metaphor. Then explain what it means.
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As students read, they can keep track of idioms and interpret their meanings with this log. The definition of an idiom is included at the top of the first page for reference.
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Improve your writing and develop your author's voice by using figures of speech! Learn about the main kinds of figurative language with a table of definitions and examples, then rewrite a sentence two different ways, using a different kind of figure of speech each time.
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This crossword is an engaging way for students to practice the vocabulary words from part 8 of the book Wonder.
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In this story, a squirrel must consider why his friend Barnaby Bear is upset. This requires social intelligence and empathy. Students can read the story and then respond to questions about the text.
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This poem describes a horse having difficulty speaking. Readers will answer questions about the poem and the poetic devices it employs.
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The word wizard's job is to find challenging words in the text and define them.
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Use this engaging activity for students to practice vocabulary from Part 6: August. Vocabulary words include unsuspecting, adjustments, accusing, impatiently, rickety, and more.
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This poem evokes imagery and makes it easy for the reader to visualize what the poet is writing about. Students will answer questions about the content, complete a vocabulary crossword, and respond to a writing prompt.
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Defining Idioms FREE
This two-page worksheet contains pictures of idioms. Students must use the idiom in a sentence and tell what the sentence means. Includes phrases such as, "Down to Earth," and "Taking a Big Step."
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Students will use the eight clues to fill in the blank vertical and horizontal boxes. Use this crossword after reading Part 4: Jack.
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With this worksheet, students will read a mix of similes and metaphors and identify which type of figurative language is being used. Then they will have to tell what the sentences mean.
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This is a beautiful poem about chasing fireflies on the final night of summer. Following the poem are a series of multiple choice and short answer questions.
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Simply print and cut out these cards with vocabulary words and definitions for Part 3: Summer. Learn the definitions for words such as plague, vibe, oath, and illuminate.
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Students will read examples of figurative language and determine what they mean with these task cards.
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The vocabulary words for this section of the book are scanned, exchanged, gourd, scrub, satisfaction, survey, bleary, accent, fiercest, solemn, charred, and fortunate. Cut out these vocabulary cards and use them in a variety of ways to practice the terms and definitions.
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This crossword puzzle activity is a great way to reinforce and practice the vocabulary words from part four of the book.
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Print out this engaging activity to practice vocabulary words from Part 2: Via. Can you fill in the missing letters and spell the full word?
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The word wizard finds challenging words from the story and defines them.
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Use this engaging crossword for students to practice vocabulary words from Part 7. Students will use a variety of clues to fill in the vertical and horizontal boxes.
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These task cards can be used in several ways to give students some extra practice in understanding hyperbole. They can be cut out and placed around the classroom as a scavenger hunt, used with learning centers, or any other way you can think of!
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In this activity, students will read the sentences and underline the words that begin with the same consonant sound.
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Vocabulary words for Part 7 include: remote, entitled, prude, unsympathetic, stunned, bittersweet, mayhem, and euphoric. Print and cut these vocabulary cards for Part 7: Miranda.
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Complete this crossword puzzle by using the clues and optional word bank to choose the correct vocabulary words for each location in the puzzle.
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Strolling through a garden in a late summer evening can bring pleasure to all five senses. In this story, the narrator describes the wonderful sounds, colorful sights, rich aromas, and delicious-tasting food around her.
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These vocabulary cards include the definition for words such as immaculate, geneticist, occassional, and more.
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With this worksheet, students will rewrite descriptive sentences to include appropriate similes.
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This crossword is an engaging activity students can use to practice vocabulary words for Part 2 of Wonder.
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With this activity, students will match the descriptions with the best comparisons to make metaphors.
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The definition of a simile is included at the top of the worksheet. Below, students will keep track of times they find similes in texts they're reading. They will cite the examples and provide their own interpretations.
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Lisa hopes she'll get one of the lead roles in the holiday musical, but she's upset that no one will recognize her in the special part she was chosen for.
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Complete this crossword puzzle to reinforce your understanding of the vocab words from this section of the book.
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Practice identifying figurative language and interpreting figures of speech in context. Worksheet includes the six main kinds of figurative language: idiom, metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, and allusion.
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Spritzed, rappelled, courteous, perched, monumental, and revelation are some of the words included on our vocabulary cards for part 8 of the book Wonder by R. J. Palacio.
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Students can refine their knowledge of similes and metaphors by answering the questions on these task cards, including writing their own similes and metaphors.
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A magical fairy disguises herself as a beggar to find an elf worthy of getting his wish granted. The task is harder than it appears. Will she be able to find a worthy elf? Comprehension questions and vocabulary words included.
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The word wizard writes down and defines challenging words to share with his/her literature circle.
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These vocabulary cards are the perfect companion for Part 6: August. Use them to teach and review vocabulary.
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Learn or reinforce the understanding of the vocabulary words for this section of the book by completing a fun crossword puzzle activity.
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Use each clue to fill in the missing letters. Then write the full word on the line. This activity uses vocabulary words from Part 4 Jack.
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This story is about a struggling garden club and how one student's kindness and helpful spirit helps everyone succeed. The worksheet includes reading comprehension questions, a writing prompt, and a vocabulary activity.
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The word wizard's job is to find three unique or challenging words from the assigned reading and define them.
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Read each sentence. Fill in the blanks using eight vocabulary words from Part 3: Via.
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Identify the type of figurative language being used on each of the task cards. Four choices are given to help students narrow it down.
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Use the hints and vocabulary words from this section of the book to complete the crossword.
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Each question on this worksheet gives a clue and several letters for one of this part's vocabulary words. Students will have to use this information to determine the correct word and spell it correctly.
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Check out this vocabulary activity for Part 1: August! This activity uses words from the book such as petrified, hysterically, and anomalies. Kids will match words to the correct definition, fill in the blank with the correct word, and draw a picture to illustrate the meaning of the word.
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The word wizard finds challenging words from the text and defines them.
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