Word Libs - Summer Theme, Vol. 2

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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.

Itching

Itching is a common action during _________________ summer months. Itching

(adjective)

is caused by _________________ mosquitoes and pesky _________________ . Other causes

(adjective)

(plural noun)

of _________________ itching are sunburn, poison oak, and _________________ stings.

(adverb)

(noun)

Cool water helps _________________ summer itching!

(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.

Fourth of July

Celebrating on the 4

of July often includes _________________ fireworks, family

(adjective)

style _________________ and _________________ parades. Many _________________

(plural

noun)

(adjective)

towns hold special events all _________________ long. Fireworks are often

(noun)

_________________ when it gets dark outside.

(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.

Fishing

Fishing is a(n) _________________ sport. Many _________________ love to fish,

(adjective)

(plural noun)

Especially in the _________________ evenings. Fish love to __________________ worms,

(adjective)

(verb)

also called night crawlers. Using a florescent _________________ on the fishing line lets

(noun )

the fisherman know when there’s a bite!

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.

Rowing

Rowing a boat is _________________ exercise! It helps _________________ better

(adverb)

(verb)

breathing and _________________ upper body muscles. _________________ rowing takes

(adjective)

(adverb)

practice. Some _________________ have trouble coordinating the _________________

(plural

noun)

(adjective)

momentum of each oar.

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 are a favorite of many _________________ . Some _________________

(plural noun)

(adjective)

children like to _________________ salamanders after a _________________ rain storm. Have

(verb)

(adjective)

you ever _________________ a(n) _________________ salamander?

(past tense verb)

(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.

Camping

Camping is a favorite activity during _________________ summer months.

(adjective)

_________________love to camp outside under the stars and in _________________ tents.

(plural noun)

(adjective)

_________________ sleeping bags help _________________ campers warm at night. Many

(adjective)

stars can be _________________ in the beautiful night time sky.

(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.

Kites

Kites come in all shapes and sizes. There are box kites and _________________ kites.

(noun)

Many people like to _________________ kites on a beach due to the _________________

(verb)

(adjective)

winds. I like to keep a kite in my _________________ . This way, on a_________________

(noun)

(adjective)

day, I’m all ready to _________________ and fly a kite!

(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.

Weeds

Weeds, weeds, weeds! They _________________ everywhere! Just as

(verb)

_________________ pull them all out, they seem to _________________ back! Some

(plural noun)

(verb)

weeds look like _________________ flowers. Others look like_________________ weeds!

(adjective)

Weeds do, in fact, _________________ just about everywhere!

(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.

Bees

Bees sometimes _________________ in swarms. There are _________________ types

(verb)

(adjective)

of bees. Honey bees, for example make _________________ honey! Other ________________

(adjective)

(ing verb)

bees include _________________ wasps. Some _________________ are allergic to bee stings.

(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.

Summer

July and _________________ are summer _________________ . Summer is a

(noun)

(plural noun)

favorite season for many _________________ . Swimming and _________________ are

(plural noun)

(ing verb)

_________________ activities during July and August. Some families go to the

(adjective)

_________________ while others go to the local park!

(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.

Boating

Boating is _________________ fun! There are many types of boating. Some

(adjecti ve)

_________________ like to _________________ in a canoe. Others enjoy the thrill of

(plural

noun)

(verb)

sailing a(n) _________________ . Kayaking is yet another _________________ form of

(noun)

(adjective)

boating. Boating is a recreational _________________ that the entire ________________can

(noun)

enjoy! What is your _________________ form of boating?

(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.

Bee Stings

Bee stings are very common in the summer time. Pesky _________________

(plural

noun)

also give a mean ________________. If you _________________ a sting, place a(n)

(verb)

________________ cloth over the bite. Anticipate a little _______________. If the area

(adjective)

(ing verb)

If the area around the bite swells and you have trouble_________________ call your nearest

(ing verb)

_________________ . This reaction may indicate a(n) _________________ reaction.

(noun)

(adverb)

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.

Turtles

Turtles often _________________ in the mud, sometime under _________________ .

(verb)

(noun)

They like to bathe in the _________________ sun. When a(n) _________________ turtle

(adjective)

senses _________________ , they _________________ back into the mud. Most turtles do not

(noun)

(verb)

_________________ . However, the _________________ snapping turtle does!

(verb)

(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.

Minnows

Have you ever _________________ these small, _________________ minnows gliding

(past tense verb)

(adjective)

around in the _________________ ? They are so much ________________ to watch. Boy, are

(water)

(adverb)

they _________________ swimmers! A good time to see these little _________________ is at

(adverb)

(plural

noun)

dusk. _________________ minnows swim around together in large, quick _________________.

(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.

Zoos

Zoos are wonderful to _________________ during the summer. On a(n)

(verb)

_________________visit, a _________________ might see_________________ bears,

(adverb)

(noun)

(adjective)

_________________ foxes, _________________ otters, and even a(n) _________________ !

(adjective)

(noun)

Zoos may _________________ a variety of different creatures.

(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.

Parks!

Gigantic swings and _________________ merry go rounds are often

(adjective)

_________________in local, _________________ parks. Kids of all ages_________________

(past tense verb)

(adjective)

(verb)

parks and and the _________________ they offer. Some parks also have _________________

(adjective)

sand boxes, multi-leveled _________________ and _________________ slides.

(plural

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.

Marshmallows

Marshmallows are a delicious _________________ ! They can be _________________

(noun)

(past tense verb)

right out of the _________________ package. They can also be _________________ roasted

(adjective)

(adverb)

Over a(n) _________________ campfire. Have you ever _________________ crackers

(adjective)

(past tense verb)

surrounding the _________________ marshmallow with _________________ chocolate?

(adjective)

It’s delicious!

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.

Bites!

Bites, bites, bites! These bites can be itchy or _________________ . Many

(adverb)

_________________ can cause a bite during the summer. Misquotes, _________________ , and

(plural noun)

spiders all like to _________________ people when disturbed. Sometimes, bites

(verb)

_________________ , and other times they just itch like crazy! Placing a cool

(verb)

_________________ over the areas of the bite will _________________ the bite. Wearing

(noun)

(verb)

bug _________________ will also help prevent bug bites.

(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.

Wasps

Wasps! During the summer, these _________________ creatures are everywhere.

(adjective)

They often _________________ around looking for a comfortable _________________ to land

(verb)

(noun)

upon. A wasp’s sting can be a(n) _________________ experience. A sting may become

(adverb)

_________________ and swell. _________________ a cool washcloth over the

(adjective)

(ing verb)

_________________ will help soothe the _________________ .

(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.

Blisters

Many _________________ get _________________ blisters, especially in the summer

(plural noun)

(adjective)

_________________ . During the summer, _________________ are much more active,

(noun)

(plural noun)

walking, _________________ , and camping. As a result, blisters _________________

(ing verb)

(verb)

on _________________ and feet! Never _________________ a blister as it would allow germs

(plural

noun)

(verb)

to get in.

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 Pops

Ice pops are _________________ refreshing during the _________________ summer

(adverb)

(adjective)

months of July and _________________ . Ice pops come in many flavors such as

(noun)

strawberry and_________________ . They are usually on a Popsicle _________________ .

(noun)

These deserts or snacks are primarily made of _________________ water. My mom

(adjective)

_________________ my friends and me these _________________ treats everyday!

(verb ending in s)

(adjective)

Try on the next time you’re in the _________________. _________________in the frozen food

(noun)

(verb)

aisle.

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.

Scratches

Scratches seem to be a natural part of summer time events. Sometimes, while

_________________my bike, I brush up against a _________________ and get a scratch! Other

(ing verb)

(noun)

times my _________________ jumps up and tries to_________________ my face! In doing

(noun)

(verb)

so, I get a scratched _________________ . Other times yet, I get a(n)_________________

(part

body)

(adjective)

scratch and I don’t even know where it came from! One summer I _________________

(past tense verb)

a total of _________________ scratches, and those were just on my _________________ !

(number)

(body part)

Be careful of _________________ .scratches this summer!

(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.

Sunburns

Sunburns! Ouch! Do they hurt! Not only do they hurt, but they are _________________

(ing verb)

your skin! If the body’s _________________ gets too much of the _________________ sun,

(body

part)

(adjective)

the skin reacts by getting a burn. After some time, the sunburn _________________

(verb ending in s)

to blister. Sunburn sometimes itches like crazy as the skin begins to _________________ .

(verb)

Try to _________________ a sunburn by wearing sun _________________ with an SPF of

(verb)

(noun)

15 or more. This lotion will _________________ your_________________ skin. My advise to

(verb)

(adjective)

you? Wear _________________ !

(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.

Sandals

Sandals are the greatest, _________________ shoe ever invented! In fact, have you ever

(adjective)

wondered who _________________ sandals? They are so very comfortable!!! Many times, a

(past tense verb)

_________________ foot feels as though it is _________________ on air. Sandals are easy

(possessive

noun)

(ing verb)

to _________________ on and off the foot. They often have cushiony _________________ .

(verb)

(noun)

_________________ sandals have a strap along the back that _________________ around the

(adjective)

(verb ending in s)

person’s _________________ . How many pairs of sandals do you _________________ ?

(body

part)

(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.

Hats

Hats, hats, hats! Many styles, many purposes. There are _________________ hats,

(adjective)

_________________ hats, and _________________ hats. Some _________________ wear hats

(adjective)

(plural noun)

for practical reasons, such as to keep the _________________ out of their _________________.

(noun)

(body part)

Others _________________ hats for decoration or protection. I love to wear

(verb)

_________________ hats. Some people don’t like to _________________ hats at all! What

(adjective)

(verb)

is your _________________ on hats?

(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.

Sunglasses

Sunglasses help to keep the sun out of peoples _________________ . They also add

(body

part)

a(n) _________________ to a person’s wardrobe! Many sunglasses are coated with a protective

(noun)

glass covering to _________________ out harmful sunrays. I have three _________________ of

(verb)

(plural noun)

sunglasses. One pair is used for _________________ . Another pair is used when I

(ing verb)

_________________ to the beach. The third pair is a back up in case either of the other

(verb)

two _________________ . It’s a good idea to _________________ sunglasses when outside.

(verb)

They not only protect the _________________ , but they allow _________________ to see

(body

part-plural)

(plural noun)

better!

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.

Lightening

Lightening is a dangerous force of _________________ . If you are ever

(noun)

_________________ and hear thunder, you know _________________ lightening is in

(ing verb)

(adjective)

the area. In fact, thunder only exists because of lightening. Never _________________ under

(verb)

a(n) _________________ tree during a(n) _________________ storm. Lightening is

(adjective)

_________________ to tall structures. Any time you _________________ lightening, go

(past

tense

verb)

(verb)

inside and wait until the _________________ passes by. Electrical storms usually only last

(noun)

a _________________ time.

(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.

Bugs

Bugs seem to be all around during the _________________ of summer. First, the

(plural noun)

_________________ ants appear. Next, the pesky _________________ . Beetles often

(adjective)

(plural noun)

often _________________ after them. Where do they all _________________ from?

(verb)

(past tense verb)

Some bugs like to _________________ . Others like to _________________ all over

(verb)

the _________________ and up and down the _________________ walls! Get ready!

(plural noun)

(adjective)

Here comes the _________________ summer!

(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.

Worms

Worms are popular _________________ creatures to fishermen and

(adjective)

_________________ fish! Many _________________ worms can be _________________

(adjective)

(past tense verb)

after a hard rain. Many determined _________________ like to_________________ up

(plural noun)

(verb)

worms at night. In fact, worms are sometimes called night crawlers. Some _________________

(plural noun)

find worms to be extremely _________________ creatures. Birds love to _________________

(noun)

(verb)

worms. When was the last time you _________________ a worm?

(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.

Storms

Storms _________________ quickly during the summer. They often

(verb)

_________________ as fast as they_________________ . Some storms_________________

(verb)

hail, _________________ rain, and _________________ . Other storms may only deposit

(adjective)

(plural noun)

_________________ rain. Rainbows are sometimes seen in the _________________

(adjective)

sky following a late _________________ sun shower. Pay attention to your

(time of day)

_________________weather when planning outdoor activities this summer!

(adjective)