Think Of More

Worksheet Description

This worksheet introduces students to palindromes, a type of wordplay where a word, phrase, sentence, or even a longer piece of text reads the same forwards and backwards. It provides a definition of a palindrome, explains its origin from the Greek words ‘palin’ meaning ‘again’ and ‘dromos’ meaning ‘direction,’ and offers examples at the word (‘eye,’ ‘madam,’ ‘refer’), phrase (‘Never odd or even,’ ‘stressed desserts’), and sentence levels (‘Are we not drawn onward, we few, drawn onward to new era?’). The activity directs students to come up with additional words that are palindromes and write them on the lines provided.

The worksheet educates students about the playful aspects of language by demonstrating palindromes. It aims to engage students’ creative thinking as they search for and create words or phrases that fit the palindrome criteria. This activity can expand their understanding of language patterns and encourages attention to detail in word construction. By completing this worksheet, students will enhance their vocabulary and develop a deeper appreciation for the structural nuances of words and phrases in English.