CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.5.D : First Grade English Language Arts Worksheets

About 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.

Here is a collection of our common core aligned worksheets for core standard L.1.5.D.

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Worksheet: First Grade

A Hungry Little Bug


Bella Bug only eats leaves with the strongest and most intense word written on them. Can you help the little one find the leaves with the strongest and most intense words? Circle the leaf with the most powerful word in each row.

Core Standard: L.1.5.D


Worksheet: First Grade

Acorns Everywhere


Shawna Squirrel only eats acorns with the strongest and most intense word written on them. Can you help her find the acorns with the strongest and most intense words? Color the acorns with the most powerful word in each row.

Core Standard: L.1.5.D


Worksheet: First Grade

Shades of Meaning


Each word has two shades of meaning. Find the words in a word bank and write it on the lines next to the word.

Core Standard: L.1.5.D


Worksheet: First Grade

Adjectives : Shades of Meaning


Each word has two shades of meaning. Find the words in a word bank and write it on the lines next to the word.

Core Standard: L.1.5.D


Worksheet: First Grade

Intense Words


Read the pair of words written on the cards. Use the strongest or more intense word in the blanks to complete the sentences.

Core Standard: L.1.5.D



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