Seventh graders learn to solve analogies — word puzzles that compare relationships, like “hot is to cold as up is to down” — by identifying how the first pair relates and finding a matching pair.
Students will be able to…
“Hot is to cold as up is to ___?” Analogies test whether you can spot the RELATIONSHIP between words. What kinds of relationships show up, and how do you crack the code?
Project this and match each word pair to the relationship it shows — tap a pair, then tap the relationship type.
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“Hot is to cold as up is to ___?” — how do you fill the blank?
Teacher models.
Class uses Name the Relationship.
Students solve analogies.
Students share an analogy.
Aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each word.
Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances.
Determine the meaning of unknown words.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students create original analogies for classmates to solve, then explain the relationship type. A printable analogies sheet is in the ELA library.
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A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.