This material paves the way for synonym substitution.

First students match the 14 synonym pairs. Reference skills are developed as they use the thesaurus to look up unfamiliar words. Then they complete the cloze activity that measures comprehension as it familiarizes students with this common testing format. They must substitute the synonyms that match word choices in the box, practicing synonym substitution. Optional bonus activities are included.

These multilevel sets break down artificial grade-level barriers. Third graders and high school students may work in the same level without stigma attached.