Shades of Meaning - Understanding Nuances of Synonyms

by Minds in Bloom

Price: 250 points or $2.5 USD

Subjects: ela,elaLanguage,knowledgeOfLanguage,vocabAcquisitionAndUse

Grades: 3,4,5

Description: Students will compare three related words (usually synonyms) and select the best one. Please keep in mind that shades of meaning is somewhat subjective. On most of the cards, all of the words will work to complete the sentence, however, the student is asked to select the best word. I believe that the answers given in the answer key are indeed the best, however, it is possible that in some cases, you and/or your students may disagree. Should this occur, I would invite you to see it as an opportunity for exploration and discussion.