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Expanding, Reducing, and Combining Sentences Activities
Expanding, Reducing, and Combining Sentences Activities
Expanding, Reducing, and Combining Sentences Activities
Expanding, Reducing, and Combining Sentences Activities
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Description

These color-by-number printables are the PERFECT way for your students to practice ELA CCSS L.5.3 in a fun, engaging activity!

Be sure to check out the other CCSS-aligned Color by Code products in my TpT store!

Includes:

  • 4 skills practice sheets focusing on each strand of L.5.3a-b.
  • 4 coloring sheets correlating to the answers from the skills sheet
  • NO PREP
  • "I Can" Statement included on every page
  • Answer Keys Included

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Your students will receive practice with:

  1. Expanding sentences it to provide more details. (L.5.3a)
  2. Reducing sentences to make it clearer. (L.5.3a)
  3. Combine sentences into one. (L.5.3a)
  4. Compare and contrast the varieties of English. (L.5.3b)

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Ways to use this in your classroom:

  • Test Prep/Review for Standardized Testing
  • Literacy Center Activity
  • Morning Work // Bellringers
  • Daily 5 Work on Words
  • Sub Plans
  • RTI
  • Homework
  • Distance Learning

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For updates on new products, giveaways & more, let's connect on social media:

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Expanding, Reducing, and Combining Sentences Activities

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What others say

"My students were highly engaged with this activity! I was a fun way to review skills. Great for small group independent work!"
star
Lori S.
"Such an easy and engaging way for my students to practice their skills without getting bored of test prep!"
star
Alyssa M.

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This is the bundle of ALL of the color-by-number resources aligned to the 5th Grade Language CCSS! Its value is $17.50, but you get access to all of the resources for this discounted price!Be sure to check my other CCSS-aligned Color by Code products!Products Included:Color by Code: L5.1a-eColor by
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Description

These color-by-number printables are the PERFECT way for your students to practice ELA CCSS L.5.3 in a fun, engaging activity!

Be sure to check out the other CCSS-aligned Color by Code products in my TpT store!

Includes:

  • 4 skills practice sheets focusing on each strand of L.5.3a-b.
  • 4 coloring sheets correlating to the answers from the skills sheet
  • NO PREP
  • "I Can" Statement included on every page
  • Answer Keys Included

****************************************************************************************************************

Your students will receive practice with:

  1. Expanding sentences it to provide more details. (L.5.3a)
  2. Reducing sentences to make it clearer. (L.5.3a)
  3. Combine sentences into one. (L.5.3a)
  4. Compare and contrast the varieties of English. (L.5.3b)

****************************************************************************************************************
Ways to use this in your classroom:

  • Test Prep/Review for Standardized Testing
  • Literacy Center Activity
  • Morning Work // Bellringers
  • Daily 5 Work on Words
  • Sub Plans
  • RTI
  • Homework
  • Distance Learning

**************************************************************************************************************

For updates on new products, giveaways & more, let's connect on social media:

****************************************************************************************************************

How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases:

  1. Please go to your My Purchases page.
  2. Click the Provide Feedback button.
  3. Give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product.

Voila--that's it!

Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to purchase future products.

Report this resource to TPT
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Rated 5 out of 5
July 26, 2025
My students were highly engaged with this activity! I was a fun way to review skills. Great for small group independent work!
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Rated 5 out of 5
June 25, 2025
My tutoring student liked this resource and it helped him understand sentences much better
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Rated 5 out of 5
April 29, 2025
Such an easy and engaging way for my students to practice their skills without getting bored of test prep!
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April 25, 2025
This teaching resource was a hit with my students—they found it both enjoyable and highly engaging. It helped maintain their interest throughout the lesson and encouraged active participation.
Michelle S.
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Rated 4 out of 5
April 10, 2025
This was a fun way for students to practice our lesson!
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Rated 5 out of 5
November 20, 2024
Great review for our lessons on this topic.
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Rated 5 out of 5
August 14, 2024
This was a great practice which was engaging for the students.
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July 20, 2024
My students really struggle with combing sentences. All extra practice is helpful!!
Ashley L.
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to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
Expand, combine, and reduce sentences for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style.
Compare and contrast the varieties of English (e.g., dialects, registers) used in stories, dramas, or poems.
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