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Week 1 • Day 1
Addition/Subtraction
Great States
Add or subtract. Connect the matching answers
to find each state’s shape.
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Week 1 • Day 1
Your, You’re
Grammar Cop
and the Education of Snow White
Snow White has left the seven dwarfs’ cottage. She
wants to explain her disappearance, but she doesn’t
really understand the difference between your and
you’re. Can you help Grammar Cop fill in the blanks?
Directions: The word your or you’re belongs in each of the
boxes. Choose the correct word and write it in.
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probably wondering why I left. I have to
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admit I have gotten tired of
strange habits.
you’re not sneezing, then you’re
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You’re going back to school.”
I hope I haven’t hurt your feelings. I
appreciate your kindness. You’re all very
generous. But for now, you’re on your own.
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laws of your and you’re:
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you are talking about
something that belongs to
the person with whom you
are speaking. (Example: I
really like your new jeans.
Where did you get them?)
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“you are.” Here’s a tip:
Whenever you write you’re,
read over the sentence
and substitute you are for
you’re. If the sentence
makes sense, you’ve made
the right choice. (Example:
I always tell people that
you’re my best friend.)
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Making Predictions
Homer’s Big Adventure
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Use details from a story to help determine what will happen next. This is called
making predictions.
Brian was in such a hurry to get to the school bus on time that he forgot to
close the door on Homer’s cage after he fed him. Homer T. Hamster knew this
was his big chance. He crawled out of
his cage and ran downstairs, careful to
sneak past Brian’s mother without being
seen. He ducked through a hole in the
screen door and stepped out into the
great backyard.
“Yippeeee!” cried Homer,
throwing his little arms into the air. “I’m
free at last!” He zipped through the
gate and down the alley. The first thing
Homer saw was a huge, snarling German
shepherd who thought it was fun to
chase anything that could run. “R-r-ruff!
R-r-ruff!” Homer scurried here and there
only inches ahead of the dog. He barely
escaped by hiding under a flowerpot. “Whew, that was close!” he thought.
He waited there a while, shaking like a leaf.
Then he crept out into the alley again. He looked this way and that. The
coast was clear, so he skipped happily along. He looked up just in time to see
the big black tires of a pickup truck that was backing out of a driveway. He
almost got squooshed! So, he darted quickly into someone’s backyard where a
boy was mowing the lawn. R-r-r-r-r-r! Homer had to jump out of the way again.
Back in the alley, he decided to rest somewhere that was safe. He crawled
into a garbage dumpster and fell asleep. Later, he heard the sound of a big
truck. He felt himself going high up into the air. The dumpster turned upside
down, and the lid opened. Homer was falling. “Yikes!” screamed Homer. He had
to think fast. He reached out and grabbed the side of the truck, holding on for
dear life.
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Week 1 • Day 2
Making Predictions
The truck rolled down the alley and into the
street. As it turned the corner, Homer was flung off
the truck and onto the hood of a school bus. He
grabbed onto the windshield wipers as the bus
drove to the corner and stopped.
The bus driver exclaimed, “Look, kids! There is
a hamster riding on our bus!” All the kids rushed
forward to see the funny sight. Homer looked
through the windshield at all the surprised faces.
All of a sudden, Homer saw Brian! Brian ran out of the bus and carefully picked
up Homer. “Hey, buddy, how did you get out here? Are you okay?” Brian asked
as he petted Homer’s fur.
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What do you think happened next? Color the picture that seems to be the
most likely ending to the story.
2.
Underline the sentence that tells the main idea of the story.
Brian was surprised to see Homer riding the school bus.
3. Do you think Homer will leave his cage again? Write a sentence to tell why
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or why not. _______________________________________________________________
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On another sheet of paper, write a paragraph telling about one more adventure
Homer might have had. Read your paragraph to a family member.
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Homer hid under a flowerpot to escape from a German shepherd.
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If they had $9.75 altogether, how much money did they each have? Show your work.
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Writing a Newsletter
My Family News
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home and glue it in this space. Write a sentence
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Combining Sentences
Applause for the Clause
Sometimes you can use words such as when, because, while, and before to combine two sentences
with related ideas into one sentence with a main clause and a dependent clause. A clause is
a group of words with a subject and a predicate. A dependent clause cannot stand alone. An
independent clause can stand alone.
Lee woke up late today. He realized he hadn’t set the alarm last night.
When Lee woke up late today, he realized he hadn’t set his alarm last night.
This is a dependent clause.
This is an independent clause.
When the dependent clause comes before the main clause as in the above
sentence, add a comma after the dependent clause. If the dependent clause
follows the main clause, you do not need a comma. Here’s an example.
Lee was upset. He was going to be late for school.
Lee was upset because he was going to be late for school.
Use the word inside the parentheses to combine each pair of sentences into one.
(Sentences may vary.)
1. I waited for my parents to get home. I watched a movie. (while)
While I waited for my parents to get home, I watched a movie.
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2. My brother was in his room. He had homework to do. (because)
My brother was in his room because he had homework to do.
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3. The movie was over. The power went out. (before)
Before the movie was over, the power went out.
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4. This happens all the time. I wasn’t concerned. (since)
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Since this happens all the time, I wasn’t concerned.
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5. I didn’t mind the dark at first. I heard a scratching sound. (until)
I didn’t mind the dark at first until I heard a scratching sound.
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6. I found my flashlight. I started to look around. (when)
When I found my flashlight, I started to look around.
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7. I was checking the living room. I caught Alex trying to hide. (when)
I was checking the living room when I caught Alex trying to hide.
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Cursive Writing
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Week 2 • Day 1
Suffixes
Who Said What?
Many words end with a suffix that means “one who” or “one who does an action.”
astronomer
librarian
merchant
pharmacist
superintendent
photographer
inventor
editor
dentist
waiter
Read the sentences. Write the word from the box that identifies who said what.
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2. “Would you like fries, mashed, or baked potatoes?”
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3. “I am canceling classes today,” the school
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4. “These watches were imported from Germany,”
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5. “Star system Alpha Centauri is 4.3 light-years away,”
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6. “The fine for the overdue books is five dollars,”
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7. “Face the camera and smile,” instructed
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8. “This incredible engine will revolutionize transportation,”
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10. “You have a small cavity in this back molar,”
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What do you want to be when you are an adult? What about your friends? Take a survey
to find out. On another sheet of paper, list all the careers suggested.
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Week 2 • Day 1
Compound Sentences
A New Challenge
When you write, you may want to show how the ideas in two simple sentences are related.
You can combine the two sentences by using a comma and the conjunctions and, but, or or to
show the connection. And shows a link between the ideas, but shows a contrast, and or shows a
choice. The new sentence is called a compound sentence.
My sister wants to join a football team. My parents aren’t so happy about it.
My sister wants to join a football team, but my parents aren’t so happy about it.
Annie is determined. Her friends think she’d make a great place kicker.
Annie is determined, and her friends think she’d make a great place kicker.
Should Annie play football? Should she try something else?
Should Annie play football, or should she try something else?
Combine each pair of sentences. Use and, but, or or to show the connection between
the ideas and make a compound sentence.
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My sister Annie has always participated in sports. Many say she’s a natural athlete.
My sister Annie has always participated in sports, and many say she’s
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Soccer, basketball, and softball are fun. She wanted a new challenge.
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Soccer, basketball, and softball are fun, but she wanted a new
challenge.
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My sister talked to my brother and me. We were honest with her.
My sister talked to my brother and me, and we were honest with her.
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I told Annie to go for it. My brother told her to stick with soccer or basketball.
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Will Dad convince her to try skiing? Will he suggest ice skating?
Will
Dad convince her to try skiing, or will he suggest ice skating?
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Continue the story about Annie’s choice on another sheet of paper. Include some
compound sentences to tell what happens. Make sure your sentences begin and
end correctly. Remember to check for spelling errors.
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I told Annie to go for it, but my brother told her to stick with soccer
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Week 2 • Day 2
Analogies
Picking Pairs
For each number, a line connects two things that go together. Find two other things
that go together in the same way. Draw a line to connect them.
1. imaginary
number
5. core
see
ban
make-believe
time
hear
allow
forbid
here
corps
2. secret
midnight
6. snake
mammal
huge
tiny
tiger
jungle
solid
liquid
skin
reptile
3. clap
permit
7. perfect
flawless
prevent
applaud
puppy
stare
allow
pretend
stroll
walk
4. terrier
retriever
8. chair
candle
strawberry
wick
soft
penguin
crowd
cord
lamp
Tell a family member how the pairs you matched go together.
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lime
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Week 2 • Day 2
Addition
Majestic Mountains
Add. Use the code to name four different mountain
ranges.
6,348
R
8,789
2,033
+ 3,030
A
5,063
5,063
I
7,695
A
O
2,429
K
5,642
4,258
+ 4,531
E
7,483
8,789
C
3,012
R
Y
2,351
Z
5,234
L
3,721
U
6,704
P
3,827
S
8,749
D
4,907
1,204
+ 1,225
2,429
O
4,053
+ 1,010
2,411
+ 1,310
2,504
+ 1,323
4,328
+ 4,421
3,721
3,827
8,749
L
P
S
1,326
+ 1,103
1,012
+ 2,000
2,321
+ 3,321
1,231
+ 1,120
2,429
3,012
5,642
2,351
O
C
K
Y
2,113
+ 3,121
5,234
Z
2,216
+ 4,132
2,042
+ 3,021
5,063
A
3,746
+ 5,043
8,789
R
4,131
+ 1,511
5,642
K
2,506
+ 2,401
6,471
+ 1,012
7,326
+ 1,423
6,348
4,907
7,483
8,749
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E
S
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Week 2 • Day 3
Following Directions
Fun With Words
Follow the directions to play each word game.
2. Some words imitate the noise
1. A palindrome is a word that is
that they stand for. For example,
spelled the same forward or
when you say “pop,” it sounds like
backward. Write each word
a popping sound! That is called
backward. Circle each word that
onomatopoeia. Unscramble each
is a palindrome. Put an X on each
noise word. Write it correctly.
word that is not.
wow _____________________
creech
seechrc _____________________
dad
_____________________
owp
pow
_____________________
mom _____________________
plurs
slurp
_____________________
funny _____________________
mobo
boom
_____________________
noon _____________________
lckic
click
_____________________
tall
zzisel
sizzle
_____________________
_____________________
crunch
chnucr _____________________
deed _____________________
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3.
Homophones are words that
sound alike when you say
them but are spelled differently
and have different meanings.
For example, see and sea are
homophones. Draw a line to
match each pair of homophones.
knot
flew
break
soar
flu
not
sore
write
right
road
rode
brake
4.
Add or subtract letters from each
word to change it into another
word. Write the new word.
pear
peach – ch + r = _________________
shoe
shirt – irt + oe = __________________
soccer
sports – p – rts + ccer = ___________
like
love – ove + ike = ________________
oven
stove – st + n = ___________________
hen
chicken – c – ick = ________________
neither
brother – bro + nei = _____________
Some names sound funny when you pronounce them backward. For example, Carol would
be pronounced Lorac, and Jason would be pronounced Nosaj! Write your name and each of
your family members’ names backward. Then pronounce each name. Are any of the names
palindromes?
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Week 2 • Day 3
Fact or Opinion
TV Commercials
When you watch TV, you see a lot of commercials advertising different products.
The people making the commercial want you to buy their product, so they
make it sound as good as possible. Some of the things they say are facts, which
can be proven. Other things are just the advertiser’s opinion about how good
the product is or how it will make you feel. Read each advertisement below.
Write an F in the box beside each fact and an O in the box beside each opinion.
The first one is done for you.
Eat at Billy
Bob’s Burgers.
Drive
an XJ-80 Sports Car
today.
O
You’ll be the Coolest
Kid on Your Block
with a Pair of
Xtreme In-Line Skates!
O You’ll never want to
O Best burgers in town
F
Made with chicken
Sky-Diving
Adventure
Video Game
drive your old car
again.
F Available in black,
red and silver
F On sale for `1799.99
Elastic Man, the Movie
O Full of heart-stopping action and
mind-blowing special effects
O “This year’s best motion picture”
F
Joystick sold separately
O
You’ll have hours and
hours of fun!
F
starring Academy-Award Winning
Actor, Stretch Hamstring
F now showing at the new
Movie Town Theater
F rated PG
On another sheet of paper, design an ad for the Super Squirt Water Toy. Include two
facts and two opinions.
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Week 2 • Day 4
Compare/Contrast
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Sharks
There are over 350 different kinds of sharks. The whale shark
is the largest. It is as big as a whale. The pygmy shark is the
smallest. It is only about seven inches long.
All sharks live in the ocean, which is salt water, but
a few kinds can swim from salt water to fresh water.
Bull sharks have been found in the Mississippi River!
Sharks do not have bones. They have skeletons
made of cartilage, which is the same thing your
ears and nose are made of. A shark’s skin is made
of spiky, hard scales. The jaws of a shark are the most
powerful on earth. When a great white shark bites, it clamps
down on its prey and thrashes its head from side to side. It is the deadliest shark.
Sharks eat fish, dolphins, and seals. The tiger shark will eat just about
anything. Some fishermen have discovered unopened cans of food, clocks,
boat cushions, and even a keg of nails inside tiger sharks. Sometimes sharks
even eat other sharks. For example, a tiger shark might eat a bull shark. The bull
shark might have eaten a blacktip shark. The blacktip shark might have eaten a
dogfish shark. So a tiger shark could be found with three sharks in its stomach!
Some sharks are very strange. The hammerhead shark has a head shaped
somewhat like a hammer, with eyes set very far apart. A cookie cutter shark has
a circular set of teeth. When it bites a dolphin
or whale, it leaves a perfectly round hole in its
victim. The sawshark has a snout with sharp
teeth on the outside, which makes it look like
a saw. The goblin shark has a sharp-pointed
spear coming out of its head, and its ragged
teeth make it look scary!
The mako shark is the fastest swimmer.
Sometimes makos have been known to
leap out of the water, right into a boat!
These are just a few of the many kinds of
fascinating sharks.
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