Description
Parts of Speech ELA Grammar Games Fun Go Fish Card Games for 3rd 4th 5th Grade
Looking for a fun way to review grammar without handing students another worksheet?
These ELA Grammar Games give your 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders hands-on practice with parts of speech, word relationships, verb tenses, contractions, affixes, and more through Go Fish-style card games.
Students match. Students talk. Students practice grammar in a way that feels like a game.
What Makes This Resource Helpful?
These ELA Grammar Games are designed for upper elementary teachers who want grammar review that feels more active, engaging, and easy to manage.
You can use them for:
Grammar centers
Partner practice
Small groups
Early finishers
Word work stations
Test prep review
Sub plans
Parts of speech review
Quick prep. Clear directions. Reusable practice all year long.
What’s Included?
You’ll get 8 matching card game sets that review key grammar and ELA skills.
Each set includes:
Go Fish Matching Game
Partner ELA Card Game
Student instructions with pictures
Extension activity for early finishers
Editable templates so you can type your own words
These ELA Grammar Games are print-and-play. They are not available in digital format.
Just print, prep, and add them to your literacy centers.
Grammar Skills Students Will Practice
Students will match cards as they review:
Singular nouns to irregular plural nouns
Example: tooth → teeth
Homophones
Example: to, too, two
Verb tenses
Example: drive → drove, see → saw
Verbs in sentences to the correct tense
Example: past, present, future
Contractions
Example: can + not → can’t
Prefixes to their meanings
Example: re = again
Suffixes to their meanings
Example: er = a person
Synonyms and antonyms
These ELA Grammar Games help students practice grammar concepts through matching, discussion, and repeated review.
Two Ways to Play
1. Go Fish Matching Game
Students ask for matching cards while practicing grammar skills in a familiar game format.
It feels fun, but students are still reviewing important ELA concepts.
2. Partner ELA Card Game
Students work with a partner to match cards and explain their thinking.
This option works well when you want a quieter, quicker grammar review activity.
Perfect For Upper Elementary Classrooms
Use these card games during:
Literacy centers
Grammar rotations
Morning work tubs
Partner activities
Small group review
Fast finisher bins
Test prep week
Skill review days
These ELA Grammar Games make it easy to review parts of speech and word study skills without planning a whole new lesson.
Why Teachers Love It
Grammar practice can feel repetitive, especially when students only see it on worksheets.
These games give students a different way to practice. They read the cards, look for matches, talk with a partner, and use grammar skills in context.
You can pull one set at a time, rotate them through centers, or keep them ready for review days.
Teacher Note
These card games are a lot of fun, so don’t be surprised if students ask to play again.
This resource is a spin-off of the “goldfish games” included in my grade-level literacy center sets for:
Check the preview to see ELA Grammar Games card examples, student directions, and game formats before purchasing.
Amanda H. –
My students are loving these games as a center for reading groups! So far we have only done the synonyms and antonyms games but you can be sure I’ll be adding in the rest, one skill at a time.
Deanna Hooker –
This resource was the perfect companion to the instruction in class.
Juyoung O. –
The materials are clear, engaging, and aligned with learning objectives, making lesson planning much easier.
Stacey T. –
I have used a couple of these games as a warm-up skills activity with ELL students and a couple of SPED students I work with. It’s a fun way to practice necessary skills and is not a worksheet. Quite easy to make also!
Takisha P. –
My students enjoyed this resource and they were actively engaged.
Sarah W. –
These games are easy to prep and students enjoy them! I teach reading intervention so I like that there are a variety of skills in this bundle, it makes it easy to use these games across a variety of grades and skill levels.
SCpolkadottedteacher –
Thanks for a solid, simple to use resource! It worked well with my students!
Louise R. –
This looks like a fun activity. I was not able to use it, but will save it for a later date.
Jennifer G. –
These activities help students practice skills taught in direct instruction through hands on and a more engaging way.
Joeleen A. –
These are great to play after learning about each skill. My students love these games.
ALEXIS H. –
Amazing, engaging resource. My students loved these
Helen U. –
My students were engaged and had fun learning with these cards.
Jessica B. –
This is a really fun grammar game to use! My students were very engaged. Very easy to implement.
Deborah S. –
Great resource! Thanks for creating!!! SO helpful!
Michelle M. –
Simple games that provide practise for various ELA skills.
Rochelle R. –
I got this resource towards the end of the school year, but I was able to use it with my reading intervention group a few times. I had students in that group who were also in my homeroom who asked if we could play the game during our regular reading time as well. I call that a win!
Samantha Burch –
Thank you! This was very helpful for my students!
Erika R. –
It looks like a great resource for my students. I will definitely be using it next school year.
Karen H. –
My students enjoyed the fun practice this resource provided. As a teacher, it gave me time to informally assess my students understanding.