8th Grade Common Core: RL.8.4
Common Core Identifier: RL.8.4 / Grade: 8
Curriculum: Reading Literature: Craft and Structure
Detail: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
42 Common Core State Standards (CCSS) aligned worksheets found:
This printable log includes the definition of a metaphor at the top of the page, along with space for students to track and cite examples of metaphors they come across in their reading. There is also space for them to interpret the meaning of each metaphor.
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Learn or reinforce the understanding of the vocabulary words for this section of the book by completing a fun crossword puzzle activity.
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Review the vocabulary for part 8 of the book with a matching activity, complete the sentence page, and a section to write and draw definitions.
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PRint and cut these vocabulary cards for Part 4: Jack. Words include: shepherd, flattering, glaring, sympathetic, monument, expulsion, inkling, and empathy.
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These task cards can be used in several ways to give students some extra practice in understanding hyperbole. They can be cut out and placed around the classroom as a scavenger hunt, used with learning centers, or any other way you can think of!
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Students will match the vocabulary word from Part 5 with the correct definition.
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After reading each sentence, students will fill in the blank with a vocabulary word from Part 6: August.
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Print and cut out these colorful vocabulary cards. Words for Part 2: Via include noble, alignment, vividly, mischievous, meticulously, spitefully, and exasperated.
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This engaging crossword activity features the ten vocabulary words from this section of the book. Students will use hints or definitions to complete the puzzle.
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Keep track of examples of hyperbole as you read with this handy log. It includes a definition of the word, along with boxes to write the example, your interpretation, and a citation.
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These vocabulary cards are perfect for reviewing vocabulary words from Part 1: August. Words include: hindsight, relieved, impatient, aversion, notion, contagious, and more.
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Print out this crossword activity for Part 1 vocabulary words. Students will use 15 clues to determine where to place 15 different vocabulary words.
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Each question on this worksheet gives a clue and several letters for one of this part's vocabulary words. Students will have to use this information to determine the correct word and spell it correctly.
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This engaging activity requires students to fill in the missing letters to create a vocabulary words for PArt 7: Miranda.
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Can you use the clues to fill in each box with the correct letter? This activity is the perfect companion for Part 5: Justin.
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Use this engaging activity for students to practice vocabulary from Part 6: August. Vocabulary words include unsuspecting, adjustments, accusing, impatiently, rickety, and more.
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Simply print and cut out these cards with vocabulary words and definitions for Part 3: Summer. Learn the definitions for words such as plague, vibe, oath, and illuminate.
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The vocabulary words for this section of the book are scanned, exchanged, gourd, scrub, satisfaction, survey, bleary, accent, fiercest, solemn, charred, and fortunate. Cut out these vocabulary cards and use them in a variety of ways to practice the terms and definitions.
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The vocabulary words from this section of the book are staggered, puzzled, monotonous, abundance, exception, dismounted, abruptly, desperate, relentless, lag, and utterly. The vocabulary cards can be used in various ways to practice the words and their definitions.
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Print out this engaging activity to practice vocabulary words from Part 2: Via. Can you fill in the missing letters and spell the full word?
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Use the clues to fill in the horizontal and vertical boxes. This crossword uses vocabulary words from Part 3 of Wonder.
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Use the vocabulary terms from this part of the book to complete the crossword puzzle. Clues are given for each word and an optional word bank is included.
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Use this engaging crossword for students to practice vocabulary words from Part 7. Students will use a variety of clues to fill in the vertical and horizontal boxes.
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As students read, they can keep track of idioms and interpret their meanings with this log. The definition of an idiom is included at the top of the first page for reference.
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Complete this crossword puzzle by using the clues and optional word bank to choose the correct vocabulary words for each location in the puzzle.
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This crossword is an engaging way for students to practice the vocabulary words from part 8 of the book Wonder.
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Students will use the eight clues to fill in the blank vertical and horizontal boxes. Use this crossword after reading Part 4: Jack.
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Challenge students to complete this crossword puzzle using the vocabulary words from this section of the book. An optional word bank is included on the second page of the file.
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Use each clue to fill in the missing letters. Then write the full word on the line. This activity uses vocabulary words from Part 4 Jack.
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If your students need some more help understanding idioms, these idiom task cards can be a fun way to give them some practice.
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These vocabulary cards include the definition for words such as immaculate, geneticist, occassional, and more.
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These vocabulary cards are the perfect companion for Part 6: August. Use them to teach and review vocabulary.
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Read each sentence. Fill in the blanks using eight vocabulary words from Part 3: Via.
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Use the hints and vocabulary words from this section of the book to complete the crossword.
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What is an allusion? Any reference to another text, person, event, or other bit of outside knowledge that adds meaning by association. With this free allusion tracking log, which includes a definition and spaces for citing and interpreting allusions in context, students will master allusions in no time!
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Check out this vocabulary activity for Part 1: August! This activity uses words from the book such as petrified, hysterically, and anomalies. Kids will match words to the correct definition, fill in the blank with the correct word, and draw a picture to illustrate the meaning of the word.
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This crossword is an engaging activity students can use to practice vocabulary words for Part 2 of Wonder.
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This crossword puzzle activity is a great way to reinforce and practice the vocabulary words from part four of the book.
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Vocabulary words for Part 7 include: remote, entitled, prude, unsympathetic, stunned, bittersweet, mayhem, and euphoric. Print and cut these vocabulary cards for Part 7: Miranda.
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The definition of a simile is included at the top of the worksheet. Below, students will keep track of times they find similes in texts they're reading. They will cite the examples and provide their own interpretations.
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Complete this crossword using vocabulary words from this section of Number the Stars. There are clues and an optional word bank to help students complete the puzzle.
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Spritzed, rappelled, courteous, perched, monumental, and revelation are some of the words included on our vocabulary cards for part 8 of the book Wonder by R. J. Palacio.
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