About the Similar Meaning, Different Intensity Worksheet

This interactive and printable worksheet, that aligns with the Common Core State Standards, Similar Meaning, Different Intensity, helps students understand the concept of word gradation through a systematic sorting activity. The worksheet introduces the concept using the example of "scared" and "terrified" to demonstrate how words can share similar meanings but differ in intensity. Four distinct sets of related words are presented for sorting: good/great/fantastic, big/huge/gigantic, cool/cold/freezing, and jog/run/sprint, with each set representing increasing levels of intensity.

The layout features an appealing purple color scheme and uses upward-pointing arrows to visually reinforce the concept of increasing intensity. Each word set is presented in its own color-coded section with clear spaces for organizing words from weakest to strongest. The first set is completed as an example, showing how "good," "great," and "fantastic" progress in intensity, providing students with a clear model for completing the remaining sets. The worksheet's design combines visual and textual elements to make the concept of word intensity both clear and engaging.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

Understanding of word intensity and gradation
Recognition of synonym relationships and hierarchies
Development of precise vocabulary usage
Ability to compare and contrast similar words

Learning Outcomes

Students will correctly arrange words by intensity with 90% accuracy
Students will identify the relationship between similar words in at least 3 different word sets
Students will demonstrate understanding of vocabulary hierarchy through proper word ordering

Cognitive

This interactive worksheet develops analytical thinking about word relationships
Enhances vocabulary discrimination and understanding of word gradation

Psychomotor

The worksheet improves fine motor skills through writing in designated spaces
Develops visual-spatial organization through sequential arrangement

Affective

This interactive worksheet builds confidence in vocabulary selection
Develops appreciation for the subtle differences in word meanings

Reinforce

The worksheet encourages discussion about word choices and meanings
Promotes interactive learning through comparing and discussing word intensities

Common core standards covered

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.

L.2.5.b

Distinguish shades of meaning among closely related verbs (e.g., toss, throw, hurl) and closely related adjectives (e.g., thin, slender, skinny, scrawny).