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Table of Contents

Theme

Ice Breakers 1-30

SKill

6-word Word Lib 1-10

8-word Word 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

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.

Running

Running is a popular past time for many _________________ in early September.

(plural noun)

In fact, many _________________ often hold races open to _________________ of all ages!

(plural

noun)

(plural

noun)

These runs usually are a distance of _________________ miles. A(n) _________________

(number)

(adjective)

BBQ luncheon is almost always offered after the _________________ race.

(adjective)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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 Picking

Apple picking on a local _________________ farm brings hundreds of

(adjective)

_________________ to the _________________ Hudson Valley Region. Other activities and

(plural noun)

(adjective)

attractions include hayrides and _________________ . More and more people are

(ing verb)

_________________ to this _________________ region. Come and see for yourself how lovely

(ing verb)

(adjective)

an area it is!

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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

When was the last time you went hiking on the local_________________? Aren’t they

(plural noun)

just beautiful? The best part is where the hikers can _________________ the winding,

(verb)

_________________ river. Hikers have to climb_________________ along the rocky

(adjective)

(adverb)

area north of the _________________. That’s the only harrowing part of the

(plural noun)

_________________ trail.

(adjective)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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.

Stores

Stores bring in a great deal of _________________ each September. Reasons for this

(noun)

include an increase in customer purchases. Stores are_________________ the aisles more and

(ing verb)

hiring _________________ who are informed about the _________________ they sell. Keep

(plural noun)

this in mind the next time you need to buy a(n)_________________ from the local

(noun)

_________________ store.

(adjective)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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.

Savings

Huge savings are _________________ each year, especially around the month of

(past tense verb)

September, to _________________ customers. Shoppers can get _________________ deals on

(adjective)

on clothes and _________________ . What will you _________________ this year? Maybe

(plural noun)

(verb)

you’ll decide to _________________ your money instead!

(verb)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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.

Homes

Many _________________ houses go on the market each year. Families who are

(adjective)

_________________ to relocate to a new _________________ often try to be settled by

(ing

verb)

(noun)

September. This way, the children are all _________________ for the beginning of school.

(past tense verb)

I just _________________ my home on the market. I _________________it sells quickly!

(verb)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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.

Flowers

Some _________________flowers naturally bloom in early September. These may be

(adjective)

brilliant in color and _________________. I like to _________________ the Brooklyn

(adjective)

(verb)

Botanical Garden each year. Have you ever _________________ this location? If not,

(past tense verb)

_________________ today! You’re in for a(n) _________________ treat!

(verb)

(adjective)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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.

Bird Watching

Bird watching is a(n) _________________ sport. Personally, I’ve only been bird

(adjective)

watching _________________ time(s). That was four _________________ ago! I saw

(number)

(plural noun)

many _________________ birds. If you go, make sure and bring along a pair of

(adjective)

_________________. This will allow you to _________________ the birds much better!

(plural

noun)

(verb)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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.

Carnival

The neighboring _________________ has its annual _________________ carnival late.

(noun)

(adjective)

summer. Many _________________ rides are there for children and adults to

(adjective)

_________________ on. A bandstand stage is also set up and many _________________

(verb)

(adjective)

performers are scheduled. My favorite exhibit is the _________________ 4H booth.

(adjective)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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.

Rainy Days

Today is a rainy day! The weather _________________ is predicting over

(noun)

_________________ inch(es) of rain per hour! That may cause heavy _________________.

(number)

(ing verb)

It’s important to always have extra batteries, _________________ and drinking water in

(plural noun)

the _________________ during poor weather conditions. This way, people can still

(noun)

_________________ without going outside!

(verb)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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.

Bus Rides

Have you ever had a(n)_________________ bus ride? Maybe you do every

(adjective)

_________________ to school. Maybe, sometimes you can get a sight _________________ bus.

(noun)

(ing verb)

They are great when a(n) _________________ is _________________ a new place. Then,

(noun)

(ing verb)

you’re sure to _________________ most of the _________________ sights of the area.

(verb)

(adjective)

In some places, there are _________________buses .

(adjective)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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.

Class

Do you have a(n) _________________ class today? Be sure and don’t

(adjective)

_________________ it. They have a new _________________ and he is

(verb)

(noun)

terrific! His _________________ method is different than most _________________ .

(ing verb)

(plural noun)

I can’t _________________ and go home and _________________ . Pay close attention

(verb)

to the _________________ lesson. Tape it if you can!

(adjective)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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.

Sleds

My sled is old and _________________ . I just _________________ the runners need

(adjective)

(past tense verb)

care. Hope I can _________________ them. There’s lots of _________________ snow and

(verb)

(adjective)

I love to sleigh ride_________________ . The hills around are pretty _________________ .

(adverb)

(adjective)

They _________________ long walks up and _________________ rides down!

(verb)

(adverb)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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.

Frames

How are you about _________________ frames? I need to have one for a(n)

(ing verb)

_________________ I recently _________________. The _________________ store had

(noun)

(verb)

(adjective)

one _________________ frame left, so I am really in a bind. Maybe it’s not too hard

(adjective)

to _________________ . I’ll get the _________________ wood and give you the

(verb)

(adjective)

_________________ dimensions as soon as possible.

(adjective)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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.

Decorate

The way to _________________ decorate this_________________ is to take off the

(adverb)

(noun)

_________________ wallpaper first. Then, _________________ happy colors and

(adjective)

(verb)

_________________ matching paint before you go ahead. Keep in mind the use you plan to

(verb)

_________________ for the room. You might consider _________________ colors. It would be

(verb)

(adjective)

helpful if before and after ________________ were taken.

(plural noun )

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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.

Color

Color is such an important _________________ in our lives. Try to_________________

(noun)

(verb)

everything in black and white. The _________________ would be in chaos. No

(noun)

_________________ lights. No_________________ clothes. Name it, and you won’t

(adjective)

_________________ it. Practice _________________ colors in a picture. Do you ____________

(verb)

(ing verb)

(verb)

a different feeling? Try it and have fun.

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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.

Actions

There are so many different kinds of actions. Physical actions as in _________________

(adjective)

classes. Mental actions when _________________ with crossword _________________ .

(ing verb)

(plural noun)

_________________ decisions require mental action when _________________ choices.

(adverb)

(ing

verb)

_________________ are so lucky to have the _________________ brain to help perform

(plural

noun)

(adjective)

various _________________ functions.

(adverb)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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.

Ties

I love to _________________ my dad _________________ a tie. He really

(verb)

doesn’t _________________ to, but for _________________ occasions he does! Maybe it’s

(verb)

(adjective)

those occasions I like. Ties are _________________ decorations. Bow _________________ are

(adverb)

(plural noun)

just great too. Each year I give my dad a(n) _________________ tie. He has enough to last an

(adjective)

entire _________________ !

(noun)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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.

Belts

My _________________ belt is frayed! I _________________ lots of belts. One belt is

(adjective)

(verb)

my all time favorite. It is _________________ and beaded. It _________________ great with

(adjective)

(past tense verb)

all my _________________ . Some _________________ like to_________________

(plural

noun)

(plural

noun)

(verb)

suspenders.I’ve always liked my _________________ belts.

(adjective)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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.

Golf

I don’t _________________ golf. It’s a(n) _________________ sport but just not for me.

(verb)

(adjective)

There are some very good _________________ . Some of these players _________________

(plural noun)

(verb)

the game seriously on _________________ . Golf matches are _________________ almost

(noun)

(past tense verb)

everywhere. Most _________________ are very quietly when the golfer _________________

(plural

noun)

(verb ending in s)

the golf ball.

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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.

Baking

Baking _________________ is great fun! All you need are eggs, _________________

(plural noun)

butter, and _________________. Turn on the _________________ oven to

(plural noun)

(adjective)

_________________ degrees for 15 minutes. Mix all the _________________ ingredients

(number)

(adjective)

together in a(n) _________________ bowl. Pour the mixture into an ovenproof

(adjective)

_________________. Bake for _________________ minutes until each _________________

(noun)

(number)

(verb ending in s or es)

up! Enjoy!

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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.

Icing

Icing is the best part of a(n)_________________. I just love vanilla icing, yet my

(noun)

friend _________________ loves chocolate the best. What is your favorite

(name of celebrity)

_________________? Now a days, icing _________________ in many different flavors.

(noun)

(verb ending in s or es)

Some _________________ like to _________________ the icing off before

(plural noun)

(verb)

_________________ the cake! Do you _________________ anyone who does that? I sure do!

(ing

verb)

(verb)

In fact, _________________ people come to my mind! Yes, fresh, _________________icing

(number)

(adjective)

is delicious!

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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.

Glitter

My teacher _________________ loves to _________________ with glitter! My

(proper noun)

(verb)

classmates _________________ to also! We use _________________ glitter and multi-

(verb ending in s or es)

(adjective)

colored too! Some _________________ don’t like using glitter because it seems to

(plural noun)

_________________ itself everywhere! Kids get glitter in their _________________hair,

(verb)

(adjective)

their _________________, and even under their finger nails! The best part about

(body part)

_________________ with glitter is that everything sparkles _________________!!!

(ing verb)

(adverb)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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.

Exploration

Exploring new places can be a(n) _________________ experience. Think about all the

(adjective)

_________________ places you visited this past _________________ . What did you

(adjective)

(season)

_________________? Where did you _________________? Who_________________ with

(verb)

you? Maybe it was your grandmother or your friend _________________. I’d recommend

(name of person in class)

keeping a(n) _________________ to write down your impressions from each

(noun)

_________________. Where do you _________________ your next exploration will be?

(noun)

(verb)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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.

Tests

School is a(n) _________________ for learning. Unfortunately, _________________

(noun)

(adjective)

tests are also included. I really don’t _________________ tests that _________________ skills

(verb)

such as throwing or multiplying. The tests I have the most trouble with are_________________

(school subject)

and science. I really _________________ hard, usually for at at least _________________

(verb)

(number)

days before the test! Sometimes, I _________________ a study group with my

(verb)

_________________. Each member of the group _________________ each other’s studying

(plural

noun)

(verb ending in s or es)

efforts.

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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.

Choices

As _________________ grow up, the choices in life become harder. Many

(plural noun)

children _________________ about their friends, _________________, and video games.

(verb)

(plural noun)

Teenagers think about _________________ and friendships. As individuals get older and

(plural noun)

_________________ young adulthood their focus may turn to _________________ good

(verb)

(ing verb)

grades and applying for college. It’s important for everyone to have a(n) _________________

(noun)

who always believes in you. This will help a(n) _________________ to succeed.

(noun)

I _________________ you have such a person in your life, and that you do well with all the

(verb)

choices you are _________________ with.

(past tense verb)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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.

Celebrations

I can’t wait for the _________________ to start. My teacher _________________

(plural noun)

(proper noun)

advised us to arrive early due to the large ________________ expected. Most

(noun)

_________________ will arrive by 10 A.M. We _________________ to park and

(plural noun)

(verb)

_________________ over to the field by 9 A.M! More than ________________ participants

(verb)

(number)

are _________________ up for the first event. I _________________ how many

(past

tense

verb)

(verb)

_________________ spectators will show up!

(adjective)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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.

Football

Football is a(n)_________________ sport. Many _________________, including

(adjective)

(plural noun)

children, like to _________________ as well as play this game. Many _________________

(verb)

(plural noun)

have leagues. Football can be _________________ on _________________ almost each

(past tense verb)

(noun)

Sunday during the_________________ season. Many families _________________

(adjective)

(verb)

eating _________________ at tailgate_________________ before and after the game.

(name of food )

(plural noun)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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.

Sunsets

Sunsets are just _________________ as the month of September approaches. As the sun

(adjective)

_________________ to set over the western horizon, colors _________________ up

(verb ending in s or es)

(verb)

the _________________ sky. Many _________________ have taken award

(adjective)

(plural noun)

_____________ photographs of September sunsets. I can _________________ gorgeous,

(ing

verb)

(verb)

_________________, orange sunsets from my upstairs, back _________________ . These

(adjective)

(noun)

_________________ are just breathtaking!

(verb ending in s or es)

Name _________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Theme: Language

Topic: Parts of Speech

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.

Planting

Late summer, _________________ fall is a popular time to _________________

(adjective)

(verb)

flowers and _________________ shrubs. All these new plantings _________________

(adjective)

(verb)

watering and _________________ for. My garden contains huge _________________ and

(ing

verb)

(noun)

_________________ lilies. This coming weekend, I’m going to _________________ some

(adjective)

(verb)

Hosta. That will probably take about _________________ hours!

(number)