RL.3.4 Worksheets, Workbooks, Lesson Plans, and Games
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.4
:"Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language."
These worksheets, workbooks, lesson plans, and teacher editions can help students practice this Common Core State Standards skill.
Worksheets
A Christmas Carol: Symbolism
Worksheet
A Christmas Carol: Symbolism
Symbolism in A Christmas Carol helps bring out the story's holiday messages. Learn about symbolism in A Christmas Carol with this worksheet.
3rd Grade
Worksheet
Idioms: A Figure of Speech
Worksheet
Idioms: A Figure of Speech
What does "when pigs fly" mean if pigs can't really fly? Kids use context clues to learn the meanings of common idioms on this third grade reading worksheet.
3rd Grade
Worksheet
Similes: Clear as Crystal
Worksheet
Similes: Clear as Crystal
As quiet as a mouse or as quiet as a cucumber? Kids will learn the definition of a simile, then use pictures as clues to complete the similes.
3rd Grade
Worksheet
Similes: Easy as Pie
Worksheet
Similes: Easy as Pie
If someone loses their glasses, are they as blind as a bee or a bat? This fill-in-the-blank worksheet introduces your child to popular similes.
3rd Grade
Worksheet
Idioms: Tell Us What You Think!
Worksheet
Idioms: Tell Us What You Think!
Use this worksheet to review figurative language! Students will write what they think each idiom on this worksheet means.
3rd Grade
Worksheet
Vocabulary Graphic Organizer
Worksheet
Vocabulary Graphic Organizer
When your students come across a new or important word, use this worksheet to help them gain a better understanding of the word.
3rd Grade
Worksheet
Lesson Plans
Figure of Speech Bubble Cartoons
Lesson plan
Figure of Speech Bubble Cartoons
Make idioms easy as pie with this lesson that has your students create their very own comic! Students will write idioms in speech bubbles for cartoon captions in this fun figurative language activity.
3rd Grade
Lesson plan
Similes That Describe ME!
Lesson plan
Similes That Describe ME!
Every student is unique. This lesson emphasizes that uniqueness by having young learners use similes to share some of the traits that make them special. It features Quick as a Cricket by Audrey Wood and a fantastic storyboard exercise.
3rd Grade
Lesson plan
Same Sounds: Homophones
Lesson plan
Same Sounds: Homophones
Can you hear the words here? Help your students distinguish homophones with this lesson. They'll be identifying the correct words in no time!
3rd Grade
Lesson plan
Figurative Language
Lesson plan
Figurative Language
Figurative language is so tricky, especially for English Learners! Use this lesson to introduce the concept with a focus on similes and metaphors.
2nd Grade
Lesson plan
Get Clued In to Context Clues
Lesson plan
Get Clued In to Context Clues
Context clues are a powerful tool for all readers! Use this lesson to teach your students how to utilize context clues to determine the meanings of unknown words.
3rd Grade
Lesson plan
Idiom Meanings and Context Clues
Lesson plan
Idiom Meanings and Context Clues
Idioms are a challenging piece of figurative language for students, but it can be an easier task with the help of context clues. Use this as a stand-alone lesson or as a pre-lesson for the Capturing the Clues lesson.
3rd Grade
Lesson plan
Workbooks
Pick a Peck of Poetry
Workbook
Pick a Peck of Poetry
What's a metaphor? How do you haiku? Kids will hone reading and writing skills with this book, from a simple syllable counting exercise to inventing rhymes and tangling with the Jabberwocky!
3rd Grade
Workbook
My Vacation
Workbook
My Vacation
In this three-part series, a child anticipates a family getaway. Practice summarizing works of fiction, identifying chronology, interpreting pictures, and identifying homophones and homographs through this series of reading and comprehension activities.
3rd Grade
Workbook
Games
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Exercises
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Teacher Editions
A Word a Day, Grade 3: Weeks 13-24
Teacher Edition
A Word a Day, Grade 3: Weeks 13-24
Spark your learner's love for language with a new vocabulary adventure with this teacher edition workbook by Evan-Moor!
Teacher Edition
A Word a Day, Grade 3: Weeks 25-36
Teacher Edition
A Word a Day, Grade 3: Weeks 25-36
Help your third grader grow their word power with this teacher edition vocabulary workbook by Evan-Moor!
Teacher Edition
A Word a Day, Grade 3: Weeks 1-12
Teacher Edition
A Word a Day, Grade 3: Weeks 1-12
Turn your third grader into a word explorer, discovering exciting new terms with this teacher edition vocabulary workbook by Evan-Moor!
Teacher Edition
