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Shades of Meaning Word Game

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  • L.1.5.D
  • L.1.5
  • L.1.5.C
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ABOUT SHADES OF MEANING WORDS GAME

This engaging interactive game helps first-grade students explore and understand the subtle differences between similar words. Students will learn to distinguish between verbs with different levels of intensity (like walk, stroll, and race) and adjectives with varying degrees of meaning (like small, tiny, and microscopic).

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Through this differentiated elearning activity, students will:

  • Recognize and understand subtle differences between similar words
  • Develop a more precise vocabulary
  • Learn to choose appropriate words to express specific meanings
  • Enhance their descriptive language skills

This gamified quiz makes learning word meanings fun and interactive, helping students build stronger language skills through engaging practice.

Tags: vocabulary development, shades of meaning, action verbs, descriptive words, word choice, language arts, first grade, interactive learning

Perfect For:

👩‍🏫 Teachers
  • • Interactive classroom activities
  • • Auto-graded game assignments
  • • Student engagement tools
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents
  • • Fun learning at home
  • • Educational screen time
  • • Progress tracking
🏠 Homeschoolers
  • • Interactive curriculum
  • • Self-paced gaming
  • • Engaging practice

Game Features:

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Interactive Gameplay
Engaging educational game experience
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Auto-Grading
Instant feedback and scoring
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Assignable
Perfect for homework and classwork
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Common Core Standards Covered

L.1.5
With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
L.1.5.c
Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).
L.1.5.d
Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs differing in manner (e.g., look, peek, glance, stare, glare, scowl) and adjectives differing in intensity (e.g., large, gigantic) by defining or choosing them or by acting out the meanings.
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