Word Libs - Summer Theme, Vol. 1

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Table of Contents

Theme

Summer 1-30

SKill

6-word Word Lib 1-10

8-word Wod Lib 11-20

10-word Word Lib 21-30

Standard

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying
Language

Skills:

Students use spoken, written, and

visual

language

to accomplish their own purposes

(e.g.,

for

leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the

exchange of information) 1-30

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Lemonade

Lemonade is a(n) _________________ drink! I always make a _________________

(adverb)

(adjective)

lemonade. Adding _________________ makes it even more delicious! Sometimes I make

(plural noun)

and sell lemonade with _________________ on the _________________ lawn.

(proper noun)

(adjective)

Many _________________ stop by to purchase this refreshing drink.

(plural noun)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Ice Tea

Have you ever _________________ ice tea? It can be a very _________________

(past tense verb)

(ing verb)

refreshment on a(n) _________________ summer day. Many _________________ like this

(adjective)

(plural noun)

delicious drink. Ice tea comes in _________________ flavors such as _________________

(adjective)

(noun)

and lemon.

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Ice Cream

Ice cream is my favorite summertime treat! I can never get enough _________________

(plural noun)

on top. _________________ marshmallows add to the delicious flavor. Sometimes I

(adjective)

_________________ add _________________ sprinkles. My _________________ also

(adverb)

(adjective)

(noun)

likes _________________ ice cream.

(adjective)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Sand

Sand is found at most beaches. Kids often _________________ in the

(verb)

_________________sand. Some_________________ like to sunbathe in the

(adjective)

(plural

noun)

_________________ sun. Others play beach _________________ . Many people

(adjective)

(noun)

_________________ while lying in the sand.

(verb)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Beach

The _________________ beach is fun to visit. _________________ can make

(adjective)

(plural noun)

_________________ sandcastles. Many people bring _________________ umbrellas,

(adjective)

(plural noun)

beach towels, and _________________ to the beach. Body surfing is another fun

(plural noun)

_________________ .

(noun)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Picnics

Picnics are tons of fun! Hot dogs and _________________ are often

(plural noun)

_________________at this_________________ event. Watermelon and other fruits such

(past tense verb)

(adjective)

as strawberries and _________________ make desert a real treat! Baseball and

(plural noun)

_________________ are sometimes played during _________________ picnics.

(noun)

(adjective)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Lotion

Lotion is a must during the _________________ summer _________________ .

(adjective)

(plural noun)

Some lotions _________________ like coconut. Others smell like _________________ . Spray

(verb)

(plural noun)

on lotion is now available in _________________ stores! It’s important to use lotion when at

(adjective)

the beach to protect your _________________ skin!

(adjective)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Lifeguards

Lifeguards help _________________ beaches around the _________________ .

(verb)

(noun)

CPR is a requirement of _________________ lifeguards. Many _________________ lifeguards

(adjective)

are strong _________________ who practice _________________ year round.

(plural noun)

(ing verb)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Frankfurters

Frankfurters are a popular food during summer _________________ . They are

(plural noun)

_________________ at picnics, BBQ’s, and _________________ . Some people put chili,

(past tense verb)

(plural noun)

_________________ , and sauerkraut on their _________________ hotdog. Others add

(noun)

(adjective)

only _________________ and ketchup!

(noun)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Shells

It’s so much fun to walk along the _________________ and collect

(noun)

_________________shells. Shells come in all _________________ sizes and shapes.

(adjective)

Sometimes shells are _________________ deep under the _________________ sand.

(past

tense

verb)

(adjective)

Always remember to _________________ a pail and shovel to the beach!

(verb)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Salamanders

Salamanders look like _________________ lizards yet they are really related to

(adjective)

the toad and _________________ frogs! Most salamanders live on _________________ .

(adjective)

(proper

noun)

They love to _________________ in cool _________________ places such as under

(verb)

(adjectives)

_________________ and inside_________________ caves and in moist _________________ .

(plural noun)

(adjective)

(plural noun)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Fireworks

Fireworks are _________________ displays of light, color, and sound. Many

(adverb)

_________________ include fireworks. Each year many _________________ hold

(plural

noun)

(plural noun)

a _________________ of fireworks. _________________ from near and far

(noun)

(plural noun)

_________________ to see these_________________ displays. When was the last time

(verb)

(adverb)

you _________________ fireworks?

(past tense verb)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Swimming

Swimming is _________________ fun! Summer months of July and

(adjective)

_________________are often filled with lazy _________________ of swimming

(proper

noun)

(adjective)

in lakes, pools, and _________________ . Swimming in the _________________water

(plural noun)

(adjective)

of oceans is much different than the fresh _________________ of lakes. Pool

(noun)

_________________ is often the _________________ of water.

(noun)

(adjective)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Umbrellas

Umbrellas help protect_________________ from the _________________ raindrops of

(plural noun)

(adjective)

summer rainshowers. They also provide _________________ from the sun’s

(noun)

_________________ rays while _________________ time on _________________ beaches.

(adjective)

(verb)

(adjective)

Umbrellas come in many _________________ and sizes. Some even have _________________

(plural noun)

(adjective)

stands to hold a soda!

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Thunder

Along the northern East Coast of North America, thunder storms are common during

the _________________ months. Thunder only happens after lightening. Many

(adjective)

_________________ are afraid of _________________ thunder. Sometimes

(plural noun)

(adjective)

_________________ shake with the rumbles of thunder. If you are _________________ and

(plural

noun)

(ing

verb)

you _________________ thunder, get out of the _________________ water immediately.

(verb)

(adjective)

Water and _________________thunder don’t mix.

(adjective)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Concerts

Concerts are sometimes held in _________________ outdoor theaters, especially

(adjective)

during _________________ and August. There are many _________________ of music and

(noun)

(plural noun)

_________________ concerts. Classical, _________________jazz, and ________________

(adjective)

big band are just a few styles of concerts. _________________ of all ages _________________

(plural noun)

(verb)

concerts.

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Poison Ivy

Poison ivy _________________ like crazy! It is found almost everywhere. Many

(verb ending in s)

people _________________ this plant. Some people get a(n) _________________ rash

(verb)

(adjective)

when their _________________ touches the _________________ poison ivy leaf.

(noun)

(adjective)

My _________________ is very allergic to this plant. Her/his _________________ eyes

(name of person)

(adjective)

swell and s/he gets a(n) _________________ rash!

(adjective)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

BBQ’S

Everyone loves a(n) _________________ BBQ. All you need to have a delicious meal is

(adjective)

a(n) _________________ grill. Add some hot _________________ and set down

(adjective)

(noun)

a piece of juicy_________________ . Cook on each _________________ for three minutes.

(noun)

Make sure to have stainless steel _________________ for turning and _________________

(noun)

(ing verb)

the burgers. Finish off the meal with some sweet, _________________ watermelon!

(adjective)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Watermelons

Yesterday, my _________________ bought a(n)_________________, juicy

(noun)

(adjective)

watermelon. When we _________________ open the _________________ fruit, we was it was

(verb)

(adjective)

perfectly ripe!Yum! We each cut one _________________ , and began to

(noun)

_________________ . Nothing could be better than _________________ a ripe,

(verb)

(ing verb)

_________________ slice of watermelon on a hot summer’s day.

(adjective)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Baseball

Baseball season is a(n) _________________ time of year. Many _________________

(adjective)

(Plural noun)

play against each other in hopes of _________________ the _________________, known as the

(ing verb)

(noun)

World Series. Favored teams _________________ large _________________ at games. On

(verb)

(plural noun)

local levels, children and _________________ alike play _________________ levels of baseball

(plural noun)

(adjective)

all summer long.

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Apple Pie

Apple pie is made with _________________ apples and other _________________ .

(adjective)

(plural noun)

Some of these ingredients include _________________ sugar, _________________ ,

(adjective)

(noun)

and water. Many cooks _________________ the pie’s crust with a _________________ . Apple

(verb)

(noun)

pie is a(n) _________________ dessert _________________ at many _________________

(adjective)

(past tense verb)

(adjective)

picnics. Try _________________ delicious ice cream to your apple pie!

(ing verb)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Vacations

Vacations are _________________ times for people of all ages

(adjective)

_________________ take vacations for different reasons. Some _________________

(plural

noun)

(verb)

to see _________________ , new parts of the _________________ , or simply

(plural

noun)

(noun)

to _________________ . No matter why people vacation, these special times

(verb)

_________________ many memories that _________________ can cherish all

(verb)

(plural noun)

their _________________ lives. Remember to always _________________ pictures while

(adjective)

(verb)

vacationing.

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Day Trips

During the summer, my _________________ loves to take day trips to

(noun)

_________________ museums, parks, and _________________ sites. We would

(adjective)

_________________ three days a week _________________ touring these

(verb)

(adverb)

_________________ places taking _________________ photographs and

(adjective)

_________________ delicious meals! There is a tremendous amount of _________________

(ing verb)

(adjective)

history in your region! Get out with your families and _________________ a look around!

(verb)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Misquiotos

Misquotes are _________________ little insects! They love to _________________

(adjective)

(verb)

people’s legs, _________________ , and faces! Misquitoe bites are _________________ itchy!

(plural

noun)

(adverb)

_________________ insect cream or _________________ anti-itch spray helps

(ing verb)

_________________ the uncomfortable itch feeling. Sometimes, _________________

(verb)

(plural noun)

wears _________________ bug spray before going _________________ .

(adjective)

(noun)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Ferris Wheels

Ferris Wheels are often very large and _________________ high into the

(verb)

_________________ .When riding the Ferris wheel, it’s easy to _________________ the entire

(noun)

(verb)

area from a(n)_________________ view! Make sure to bring a(n) _________________ along

(adjective)

(noun)

and _________________ many interesting _________________ . Always wear a

(verb)

(plural noun)

_________________ or _________________ down the safety bar. Then, relax and get

(noun)

(verb)

ready for a _________________ view!

(adjective)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Hiking

Hiking is _________________ exercise and great fun for the entire

(adverb)

_________________ ! Local paths and _________________ provide _________________

(noun)

(plural noun)

(adjective)

hikers with moderate to challenging climbs. Hiking _________________ people with

(verb ending in s)

the natural _________________ . Some hikers _________________ steep, strenuous

(noun)

(verb)

hikes while others _________________ long, flat _________________ climbs. This summer,

(verb)

(adverb)

make sure to get _________________ and go hiking!

(noun)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Fairs

My _________________ family travels to _________________ fairs about once

(adjective)

a _________________ during the summer. We love to _________________ on the

(noun)

(verb)

fast, _________________ rides. Another favorite activity is eating all the _________________

(adjective)

(past tense verb)

food _________________ at fairs. We eat sausage and _________________ ,

(past tense verb)

(plural noun)

cotton _________________ , and _________________ apples! We just love fairs!

(noun)

(past tense verb)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Reading

Reading is my favorite activity during the summer. I love to read _________________

(adjective)

chapter books. Another favorite is informational _________________ . This type of

(plural noun)

reading helps me _________________ new information about sharks, the rainforest, and

(verb)

_________________ . Many of my _________________ also like to read.
(

plural noun)

(plural noun)

In fact, we _________________ a book club! We _________________ once a week and

(past tense verb)

(verb)

_________________ the book we read. There are nine _________________ in the club. We

(verb)

(plural noun)

take turns _________________ at each other’s homes each week!

(ing verb)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Movies

My friend ________________ and I love to________________ to the theater

(proper name)

(verb)

and see a(n) ______________ movie. My favorite genre of movie is adventure. My friend

(adjective)

loves _________________ science fiction. There is a movie _________________ only

(ing

verb)

(ing verb)

three _________________ away from our neighborhood. Our _________________

(noun)

take turns ________________ us there each week Next week, it’s my _________________ turn.

(verb)

(possessive noun)

I can’t wait to _________________ the newspaper and check the the movie listings!

(verb)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech: Summer

National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual

language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of

information).

Directions:

Complete the paragraph below by writing a word of the appropriate type on the spaces

provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.

Sunbathing

Sunbathing is a favorite _________________ of many beach goers. While the

(adjective)

_________________ sun does provide _________________ vitamin D, it also has

(adjective)

harmful _________________ that can damage a person’s _________________ skin.

(plural

noun)

(adjective)

Wearing _________________ with an SPF of 15 or more is recommended by most

(noun)

_________________ today. Many of the sun’s harmful rays reach _________________

(plural noun)

(noun)

due to an erosion of the _________________ atmosphere. Remember to _________________

(adjective)

(verb)

sun block when sunbathing this summer!