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Multiple Meaning Words: Matching

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Multiple Meaning Words: Matching

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Matching a word to its definition can be tricky, especially in the case of homonyms. Homonyms are words that have multiple meanings. This matching exercise will help your student identify the true meaning of the word through context clues.

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Third Grade
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Reading & Writing
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L.3.4.a, RF.3.4.c
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English Language Arts and Reading
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Guided Lesson: Word Meaning 1

Guided Lessons are a sequence of interactive digital games, worksheets, and other activities that guide learners through different concepts and skills. They keep track of your progress and help you study smarter, step by step.
Guided Lessons are digital games and exercises that keep track of your progress and help you study smarter, step by step.
This year, third graders will be taking their vocabulary to new heights and exploring such concepts as metaphor, simile, hyperbole, and personification. This guided lesson in vocabulary and figurative language offers clear and practical definitions of new words and expressions, along with plenty of practice opportunities. Understanding vocabulary and figurative language deepens reading comprehension skills and enriches the writing process.
This year, third graders will be taking their vocabulary to new heights and exploring such concepts as metaphor, simile, hyperbole, and personification.
This lesson includes printable activities:
Exercise: Synonyms and Antonyms 1
Exercise: Homophones and Homographs 1
Exercise: Meaning of Compound Words 1
Exercise: Abbreviations 1
Exercise: Determining Meaning Using Context Clues 1
Exercise: Reference Materials for Word Meaning 1
Game: Sorting Metaphors Game
Exercise: Metaphors 1
Game: Sorting Similes Game
Exercise: Similes 1

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