Understanding Word Impact Worksheets
Related ELA Standard: RI.8.4
When we are composing what to say or write to an audience that we are familiar with, we often have a good idea of how it would be received before we put it out there. You should compose your choice of words in a way that will best give you the desired result. To do this make sure to carefully choose your words and understand the impact that they might have on your audience. These worksheets will help students craft well thought out statements.
Word Impact Worksheets To Print:
What Does That Word Mean? – See if you can pinpoint the meaning of a whole menagerie of words.
Dear John... – We ask you to identify the tone of the passages that is presented.
Understanding Figurative Meaning – These are short entries for you to diagnose quickly.
Boutique Business – Eighth graders should have come in contact with these words, but not fully understand their meaning yet.
Hoot-n-Holler! – A little quick matching activity ends this one off.
Word Choice for Effect – Read the passage, paying special attention to the underlined words.
On the Earth – Use context clues to determine the meaning of each underlined word.
Faithful Service of the Heart – The title of the worksheet might throw you off a bit.
Understanding Words: Agricultural Terms – The word "herbage" is a new word to me too!
Figure That! – This is one of the tougher sheets for you to tackle.
Niche Marketing – One of the most profound changes that the Internet has had on the world is to put the global economy in the reach of the average person.
Word Meanings – This is a nice mix of words you have and haven't seen before.
The National Essential Functions – As part of a nationwide continuity of government planning effort, our government has identified eight essential functions that the executive office must always perform.
What Do You Mean? – You have to love Uncle Ebenezer!
The Mighty Magnolia – I had no idea that there are over two hundred species of Magnolia trees.
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