Strengthen essential language skills for all of your students with 18 leveled activities that students can complete ontheir own! Your new language folders cover six basic topics: Plurals, Multiple-Meaning Words, Prefixes &Suffixes, Context Clues, Main Idea, and Making Predictions. Each language topic is featured in three differentfolders with increasing levels of difficulty, so you can give all of your students the exact level of practice theyneed to succeed. Every folder features a hands-on activity with easy-to-understand, illustrated instructionsand a pouch of manipulatives attached to the back. Students simply select the topic and level they need,remove the folder from the storage box, read the instructions, and start working! The hands-on activities inthe folders are reinforced with written activities, providing instant assessments of each student’s progress.We’ve even included a tracking sheet for an at-a-glance view of which folders your students are working on.

What’s Included• 18 activity folders covering 6 language skills• 18 sets of hands-on manipulatives• Answer key (pages 4 to 6 of this guide)• Reproducible student answer sheet (page 7 of this guide)• Reproducible tracking sheet (page 8 of this guide)• Storage box

Before You BeginBefore students begin using the folders, you will need to sort the manipulatives and attach the pouches.First, separate the manipulatives and sort them by folder number. Put each set of manipulatives into a vinylpouch. Then, remove the adhesive backing from the hook side of a fastener strip. (Do not separate the hookand loop sides of the strip.) Press the strip firmly into place on the back of a folder. Remove the adhesivebacking from the loop side of the strip. Position the back of the appropriate pouch of manipulatives over thestrip and press it into place. Repeat for all of the pouches and folders. Finally, attach the appropriate spinnersto folders 1, 7, and 13, and place one pawn in the storage pouch for folders 1 and 7. Place the folders innumerical order in the storage box. Now you’re ready to go!

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Designed to meet these objectives:

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• Students will identify affixes and understand their meanings.• Students will recognize multiple-meaning words.• Students will know how to form regular and irregular plurals.• Students will use context clues to infer meaning. • Students will demonstrate reading comprehension by identifying main ideas.• Students will make logical predictions about text passages.

Using the FoldersNote that the folders are organized by level of difficulty: Green folders have activities appropriate for early to mid grade 2; blue folders are appropriate for late grade 2 to early grade 3; and red folders are leveled for mid to late grade 3. Each level includes all six language skills, so you can assign activities that match students’ current capabilities. A list of folders, skills, and activities can be found below.

Before students use the folders on their own, ask volunteers to help you model one of the activities. Select afolder and point out that the tab shows the language skill and folder number. Review the “You Will Need”section and show students that the manipulatives are in the pouch that is attached to the back of the folder.Explain that students will also need a copy of the answer sheet, plus a pencil. Then, read the folder instructionstogether. Prompt students to look at the illustrations to make sure they understand what to do. Invite volunteersto take turns demonstrating the activity. Remind students to be sure to use the answer sheet to complete thepencil and paper part of the activity. (You’ll find an answer key on pages 4 to 6 of this guide, so you cancheck students’ answers and assess their progress.)

When students are ready, set the folders in your language center, along with copies of the answer sheets,pencils, and a copy of the tracking sheet. To use the tracking sheet, simply have students write their namesalong the left side of the sheet. When they complete an activity, have them check the corresponding box.

Meeting Individual NeedsELLBefore students use a folder, gather a small group and review the folder together. Explain key vocabularysuch as “plural,” “multiple meanings,” and so on, providing simple definitions or illustrations. Provide wordlists to help students complete the activities. For example, provide a list of plural words used in a folderbefore students work on it.

Reteach/Extra SupportBe sure that students begin with the easiest, Level 1 folders so that they can build their skills and gain confi-dence. Model each activity with a small group before students do it on their own. Have students completeonly one half of the activity, and set aside any manipulatives that will not be needed. Remind students towrite their answers on the answer sheet so that you can assess their progress and provide support as needed.

ChallengeEncourage students to extend their use of higher-level skills, such as making predictions and using contextclues, in their daily reading. Prompt them to write the context clues they used and the predictions they madein their journals.

Reference List of FoldersFolder LanguageNumber Skill Activity

Level 1 (green folders)

1 Plurals Making Plural Nouns: Students spin a spinner and move a pawn along a pathto the next word whose plural is formed by the rule they spun. Then, they listthe singular and plural words on their answer sheets.

2 Multiple- Multiple-Meaning Picture Match: Students find two picture tiles to match two Meaning Words meanings for each word in the folder. They write sentences on their answer

sheets to show multiple meanings of three of the words.

3 Prefixes & Prefix & Suffix Match: Students match word tiles to definitions in the folder,Suffixes and then write the words and underline their affixes on their answer sheets.

4 Context Clues Find the Missing Word: Students use context clues to decide which word tilecan be used to complete each sentence in the folder. Next, they write the wordson their answer sheets.

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5 Main Idea Main Idea Match: Students choose category word tiles to show the main ideafor each group of words in their folders. Then, they write the categories ontheir answer sheets.

6 Making Checking Predictions: Students read sentences and then use and tiles to Predictions show whether they think predictions about the sentences are likely or unlikely.

They copy their answers onto their answer sheets.

Level 2 (blue folders)

7 Plurals Tricky Plural Nouns: Students spin a spinner and move a pawn along a path tothe next word whose plural is formed by the rule they spun. Then, they list thesingular and plural words on their answer sheets.

8 Multiple- Find the Missing Multiple-Meaning Words: Students find one multiple-meaningMeaning Words word tile to complete each pair of sentences in the folder. They write the words

they chose on their answer sheets.

9 Prefixes & Prefix & Suffix Crossword: Students use letter tiles to complete two crosswordSuffixes puzzles. Then, they write the words they formed and underline the affixes on

the answer sheets.

10 Context Clues Mystery Words: Students use context clues to decide which word tiles can beused to complete sentences in the folder. Next, they write the answers on theiranswer sheets.

11 Main Idea Sequencing and Main Idea: Students sequence tiles to create two stories andthen they find the main idea of each story. Afterwards, they write one of thestories in order, along with the main idea, on their answer sheets.

12 Making Making Predictions Match: Students match prediction tiles to sentences in theirPredictions folders. They copy their answers onto their answer sheets.

Level 3 (red folders)

13 Plurals Using Singular and Plural Nouns: Students spin a spinner and place a word tilebelow the next sentence that is missing the type of word they spun (singular orplural). After playing the game, students write a sentence for each word theydid not use.

14 Multiple- Pairs of Multiple-Meaning Words: Students find four tiles for the same multiple-Meaning Words meaning word to complete each group of sentences in the folder. They use

matching colors to show which pairs of words have the same meanings. Then,they write their answers on their answer sheets.

15 Prefixes & Find the Missing Prefixes & Suffixes: Students use prefix and suffix tiles to Suffixes complete words in two stories. They write the words they formed and underline

the affixes on the answer sheets.

16 Context Clues Context Clues Riddles: Students use arrow tiles to point out context clues thathelp them solve riddles. They use picture tiles to show the answers. Finally, theywrite the context clues in one column on their answer sheets, and the answersin a second column.

17 Main Idea What’s the Main Idea?: Students match main idea tiles to stories in their folders.Then, they write their answers on their answer sheets.

18 Making Prediction Pairs: Students match prediction tiles to event tiles, and then usePredictions arrow tiles to show the clues that helped them make each prediction. They

record their answers and the clues they used on their answer sheets.

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Answer KeyFolder 1 Plurals

START fox foxes penny pennies apple apples party parties bird birds wish wishes

cherry cherries tree trees car cars inch inches family families bush bushes

ruler rulers lady ladies peach peaches pencil pencils fly flies pizza pizzas

branch branches city cities dress dresses boy boys pony ponies box boxes

class classes key keys baby babies tomato tomatoes hand hands candy candies

bus buses bunny bunnies star stars story stories dish dishes rock rocks FINISH

Folder 2 Multiple-Meaning Words

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9.

10. 11. 12.

Folder 3 Prefixes & Suffixes

Prefixes

1. refill 2. untie

3. overpay 4. misbehave

5. retell 6. misunderstand

7. overcook 8. unhappy

Suffixes

1. harmless 2. washable

3. thankful 4. movement

5. comfortable 6. fearless

7. payment 8. careful

Folder 5 Main Idea

1. colors

2. cities

3. tools

4. fruit

5. holidays

6. tastes

7. pets

8. states

9. vegetables

10. seasons

11. weather

12. feelings

Folder 4 Context Clues

1. key

2. pencil

3. cake

4. bus

5. gloves

6. pool

7. dessert

8. game

9. medals

10. breakfast

Folder 6 Making Predictions

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3. Possible answer: The firefighterswill go put out the fire.

4. Possible answer: The babywill fall asleep.

5. Possible answer: Mother willmop the floor.

6. Possible answer: Stephen willgo to the dentist.

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9. Possible answer: The plantwill not grow.

10. Possible answer: Dad will washthe clothes.

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Folder 7 Plurals Folder 8 Multiple-Meaning Words Folder 9 Prefixes & Suffixes

START thief; thieves 1. time Prefixes

wolf; wolves trophy; trophies 2. bowl Across Down

army; armies tooth; teeth 3. ruler 1. nonstick 2. inactive

foot; feet leaf; leaves 4. drop 4. nonfat 3. preheat

library; libraries copy; copies 5. paint 5. invisible

hoof; hooves factory; factories 6. light 6. precut

goose; geese woman; women 7. pet

berry; berries loaf; loaves 8. row Suffixes

cherry; cherries spy; spies 9. pen Across Down

elf; elves scarf; scarves 10. trunk 2. softness 1. weakness

mouse; mice calf; calves 11. board 5. painter 2. safely

country; countries shelf; shelves 12. park 3. farmer

half; halves sky; skies 4. sadly

child; children man; men

fairy; fairies life; lives

knife; knives FINISH

Folder 10 Context Clues Folder 12 Making Predictions

1. fish 1. H

2. tree 2. G

3. bread 3. A

4. bird 4. J

5. sport 5. E

6. flower 6. L

7. rock 7. F

8. transportation 8. B

9. spice 9. I

10. aircraft 10. D

11. C

12. K

Folder 11 Main Idea

1. Joe went to his favorite ice cream parlor that has over 31 flavors. He had a hard decision to make.

2. He asked for a scoop of vanilla. But, he changed his mind and said he wanted chocolate.

3. He changed his mind again and thought he wanted strawberry. He finally bought mint chip.

Main Idea: Joe had difficulty choosing an icecream flavor.

1. Luc and Zac wanted to put on a puppet show. They wrote a script and practiced for many weeks.

2. When they were ready, they invited their families and friends.

3. Everyone came. They all enjoyed the showand said it was the best puppet show ever.

Main Idea: Luc and Zac performed a puppetshow.

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Folder 13 Plurals Folder 14 Multiple Meanings Folder 15 Prefixes & SuffixesSTART The Great Adventure

1. potato 1. fish (a/c, b/d) 1. uncovered

2. moose 2. watch (a/d, b/c) 2. impossible

3. loaf 3. rock (a/b, c/d) 3. unlock

4. glasses 4. can (a/d, b/c) 4. discovered

5. children 5. rest (a/b, c/d) 5. triangle

6. daisy 6. store (a/c, b/d) 6. enjoyed

7. monkeys 7. decoded

8. glass 8. unbelievable

9. moose 9. bicycles

10. potatoes

11. child Princess Kara

12. loaves 1. youngest

13. monkey 2. powerful

14. daisies 3. screamed

FINISH 4. older

5. friendly

6. golden

7. playing

8. going

9. lovely

Folder 16 Context Clues Folder 17 Main Idea Folder 18 Making Predictions

1. clock 1. E 1. E

2. elephant 2. A 2. D

3. mail carrier 3. C 3. F

4. pilot 4. G 4. A

5. B

6. C

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