Which Word Tool Sort
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Which Word Tool Sort" 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.
4 pages in this set
Which Word Tool sort for 3rd to 5th grade: 18 question cards to sort onto a Dictionary, Thesaurus or Encyclopedia mat. Answer key included. Part of our National Thesaurus Day holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Cut out the cards and have students sort them in pairs, then check with the answer key. Ask them to explain each choice.
What students will practice
- Teaches 3rd to 5th grade students to use a thesaurus and choose stronger, more precise words.
- Builds topic vocabulary by matching each word to a picture, a definition or a sentence.
- Made for 3rd to 5th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Which Word Tool Sort?
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Cut out the cards and have students sort them in pairs, then check with the answer key. Ask them to explain each choice.
What is the Which Word Tool Sort?
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Page 1 is a three-column sorting mat with a name line. Pages 2 and 3 hold 18 numbered task cards, such as Find an antonym for happy, Who was Harriet Tubman?, How many syllables are in elephant? and Find a stronger word for big. Answer key included.
Can I use the Which Word Tool Sort at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade holiday activities, 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 National Thesaurus Day resources are there?
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3 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 6 National Thesaurus Day resources in all, from 2nd Grade to 5th Grade, gathered on our National Thesaurus Day activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are National Thesaurus Day 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 National Thesaurus Day 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 | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 4 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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