Wow Words: Adjective Word Mat
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Wow Words: Adjective Word Mat" is written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 8-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
3 pages in this set
Adjective word mat for 3rd to 5th grade: 8 common words with 8 stronger choices each, plus 8 rewrite sentences and a describe-it box. Part of our adjectives reading collection.
How do I use this resource?
Keep the mat at each desk during writing time. Students rewrite the 8 sentences, then use the wow words in their own stories and descriptions.
What students will practice
- Builds stronger word choice by swapping plain words like good, big and sad for wow words such as splendid, colossal and gloomy.
- Practices rewriting 8 sentences with a stronger adjective and writing 3 precise adjectives for a drawn object.
- Fits 3rd to 5th grade, kept at each desk as a word mat during writing time.
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FAQ
How do I use the Wow Words: Adjective Word Mat?
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Keep the mat at each desk during writing time. Students rewrite the 8 sentences, then use the wow words in their own stories and descriptions.
What is the Wow Words: Adjective Word Mat?
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Two pages after the cover. The mat swaps tired words for stronger ones: good (outstanding, splendid), bad (rotten, dreadful), big (enormous, colossal), small (tiny, microscopic), happy (joyful, thrilled), sad (gloomy, heartbroken), nice (friendly, thoughtful) and scary (eerie, menacing). Page 2 has 8 sentences to rewrite with a wow word and a box to draw an object and write 3 precise adjectives.
Can I use the Wow Words: Adjective Word Mat at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade reading, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 3rd Grade to 5th Grade adjectives resources are there?
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2 printable resources, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are adjectives resources for?
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These are written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 8-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these adjectives resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 3rd Grade to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 3rd Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Reading |
| Pages | 3 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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