Analogies are a great tool for teaching word relationships. For this instructional activity, learners complete 10 analogies using the bridge sentences provided to help them make the correct connections.

Concepts

analogies, word associations, word meanings, word relationships

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• If learners struggle with the gradual increase in difficulty, invite them to work with partners
• Assign this as a homework assignment or starter

Classroom Considerations

• This is part of a series of analogy worksheets for middle school
• The example may confuse some students since the bridge sentences and analogy are not related, unlike the rest of the worksheet

Pros

• An answer key is provided
• The provided bridge sentences will support learners as they work to understand word relationships

Cons

• None

Common Core

L.6.5.a L.7.5.a L.8.5.a