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This set of five boldly illustrated game board lessons challenges students to match up words with similar meanings (close/shut or close/near). While playing the challenging word games, students get plenty of practice understanding and using synonyms.

Contents Include:
- 5 Hands-On Skill Centers / Games
- Pre/Post-Test
- Class Record Sheet
- Student Contract
- 8 Supplemental Practice Pages
- Answer Key

All printables are provided in black and white so that you can choose to print contents on bright colorful paper or have students color the pages and artwork themselves.