No Glam Lang Elem
No Glam Lang Elem
back, left to right: Lauri Whiskeyman, Kelly Malone, Nancy McConnell, Paul Johnson, Barb Truman
front, left to right: Linda Bowers, Karen Stontz, Rosemary Huisingh, Carolyn LoGiudice
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Describing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Classifying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Comparing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Antonyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Synonyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Sequencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Riddles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Predicting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Paraphrasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Summarizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Opinions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Idioms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315
Analogies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .335
Although No-Glamour Language Elementary isn’t glamorous, it’s far from dull! We’ve
written each and every page knowing that students like to have fun (and so do their
teachers!). No-Glamour Language Elementary gives students the opportunity to enjoy
language while learning they can actually manipulate their environments with it. What
sport!
For each of the 17 sections, you’ll get 14-20 pages of activities. While most of these
can be done independently, they are more entertaining and beneficial if you guide your
students’ work. By bringing your language expertise to these pages, you’ll awaken
your students’ natural curiosity about the twists and turns of our unique language.
Students will learn that comparing, contrasting, using antonyms, and using synonyms
are all precursors to understanding and making analogies. They’ll relish discovering
that words can have multiple meanings and that knowing synonyms makes
paraphrasing easier and more interesting. However you approach using No-Glamour
Language Elementary, the outcomes regarding your students’ language improvement
will be obvious in their academic performance.
Besides using the activities in direct instruction, try No-Glamour Language Elementary
for:
• 10 minute take home assignments
• general classroom language improvement
• parent-student instruction (sent home with the student to improve
student AND parent language skills)
• teaching English as a second language
• peer teaching
• student mentor teaching with a younger, language delayed student
• portfolio entries
Find all the things that are bigger than you. Circle them.
Describing
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Describing 2 Name __________________________
Find all the things that can be red. Color them with your red crayon.
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Describing 3 Name __________________________
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Describing 4 Name __________________________
Find all the things that can be made of wood. Circle them.
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Describing 5 Name __________________________
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Describing 6 Name __________________________
Find all the things that are too big to fit in a suitcase. Draw an X on each one.
Describing
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Describing 7 Name __________________________
Listen and follow these directions. You’ll need a green and brown crayon.
❶ Find the dinosaur with a long neck. Draw a ribbon around its neck.
❹ Find the dinosaur with three horns on its head. Draw some grass under its feet.
Describing
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Describing 8 Name __________________________
Listen and follow these directions. You’ll need a green and brown crayon.
❶ Find the frog with only two spots. Draw two more on his back.
❹ Find the frog sticking out his tongue. Draw a fly on his tongue.
Describing
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Describing 9 Name __________________________
5. This is squishy.
Describing
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Describing 10 Name __________________________
Look at the clues for each picture. Cross out the one that doesn’t belong.
1. fruit 2. expensive
juicy rectangular
oval huge
purple appliance
3. thing 4. fast
funny machine
person two wheels
big nose toy
5. prickly 6. reptile
dead bird
pretty hoots
plant feathered
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Describing 11 Name __________________________
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Describing 12 Name __________________________
Give a blank sheet of paper, a pencil, and some crayons to a friend. Ask them to draw the
pictures you describe. Then describe these pictures using lots of details. The words above
each picture will help you get started.
When your friend has finished drawing, compare her pictures to the pictures on this page.
1 2
circle little lines half circle circle dot
all around yellow near the top middle ends
outside pointing up
3 4
all around from the bottom rectangle smaller
small circle going up and down inside middle
top end ovals triangle on top
touching line at the bottom
yellow
Describing
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Describing 13 Name __________________________
Ask a friend to play a thinking game with you. See how many answers your friend can think
of for each item below. Then trade places with your friend, and see how many answers you
can think of.
refrigerator closet
bedroom book
backpack car
Describing
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Describing 14 Name __________________________
Play the “I’m Thinking Of” game with a friend. Pick one of these products to describe, but
don’t tell your friend which one you’re thinking of. Give one clue at a time until your friend
guesses the picture.
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Describing 15 Name __________________________
1. This is something you see in the dark sky that isn’t the moon.
Describing
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Describing 16 Name __________________________
Read the clues for each item. Cross out the clue that doesn’t describe the item.
1. It’s a place.
airport Flight attendants and baggage handlers work there.
It’s where you wash your clothes.
It has a control tower and runways.
2. This is a person.
police officer A police officer can arrest people.
A police officer usually wears a uniform.
A police officer is always a man.
3. This is a place.
skateboard You stand on it.
It has wheels.
You should wear a helmet when you use it.
4. This is a place.
Canada There’s snow there all year round.
It’s a country north of the United States.
Its people speak more than one language.
5. This is a person.
singer This person can be a man or a woman.
A singer sings songs.
No singers get paid for their work.
Describing
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Describing 17 Name __________________________
When you describe an object, some features are more important to mention than others.
Read the descriptions and put a check mark beside the two most important features for
each object.
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Describing 18 Name __________________________
1. pencil
2. in-line skate
3. locker
4. microwave oven
5. telephone
6. bicycle
7. watch
8. toothbrush
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volcano ambulance
pizza telescope
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3. shovel 4. necklace
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5. newspaper 6. car
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7. shark 8. fork
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Classifying 1 Name __________________________
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Classifying 2 Name __________________________
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Classifying 3 Name __________________________
Draw a box around all the things you use with food.
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Classifying 4 Name __________________________
Find all the things from the box that are hidden in the picture. Write them under the group
name where they belong.
Appliances Clothing
_______________________________ _______________________________
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Vegetables Toys
_______________________________ _______________________________
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_______________________________ _______________________________
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Classifying 5 Name __________________________
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Classifying 6 Name __________________________
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Classifying 7 Name __________________________
2. Draw a box around the vehicles that only have four wheels.
4. Cross out the things you wear that aren’t made of cloth.
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Classifying 8 Name __________________________
1. 2.
3. 4.
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Classifying 10 Name __________________________
car arm
plane leg
cheetah waist
_____________________________ _____________________________
snow rose
icicle pansy
_____________________________ _____________________________
bed watermelon
dresser peach
hanger grapes
_____________________________ _____________________________
car maple
skate oak
van sycamore
_____________________________ _____________________________
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Classifying 11 Name __________________________
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Classifying 12 Name __________________________
These sentences don’t make sense. Underline the word in each sentence that doesn’t
belong. Then write a word in the blank that makes sense. The first one is done for you.
bird
1. An ostrich is a reptile with very long legs. ______________________
11. Uranus and Pluto are houses in the solar system. ______________________
Classifying
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Classifying 13 Name __________________________
Choose words from the box to complete the crossword puzzle. Be careful! You won’t use all
the words.
Across: Down:
panic
rule
song
rocker
table
cousin
snap
July
neck
bucket
sit
uncle
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Classifying 14 Name __________________________
Cross out the one that doesn’t belong in each row. Then tell why it doesn’t belong.
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1. A ______________________ is an animal.
3. A ______________________ is a tool.
7. A ______________________ is a bird.
9. A ______________________ is an occupation.
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2. Pizza is a ______________________ .
3. Football is a ______________________ .
6. A cheetah is a ______________________ .
9. A barber is an ______________________ .
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Classifying 17 Name __________________________
Fill in a word to match the category listed under each blank. Then write the words where they
belong in the story. When you’ve finished, read your mixed up story aloud!
It was ________________ break and Jessica couldn’t think of anything to do. She tried
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calling her friends on the ________________, but no one was ________________. Jessica
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went into her ________________ and closed the ________________. “Maybe I should clean
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my ________________,” she thought. “No way! I’m not that bored,” she said to herself. Next
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Jessica thought of reading a ________________, but she had read all the ______________s
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in her ________________. “I’ve got it! I’ll write a ________________,” she decided. Jessica
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took out a pad of paper and a ________________. After she sharpened the _____________
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in the ________________, she sat at her ________________. “Hmmm,” she said out loud,
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“now who should I write to?” Just then the ________________ rang. It was her friend Kim.
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Kim wanted Jessica to go to the ________________ with her. Guess the _______________
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Classifying
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Classifying 18 Name __________________________
Read the clues and write the name of the category on the line.
1. Ethan is going to camp. He packed shirts, shorts, socks, and a pair of shoes. What are
2. Jenn loves to eat grapes, melon, and apples for snacks. What are these things called?
______________________
3. The music store has a sale on clarinets, drums, and trumpets. What are these things
called? ______________________
4. Jason is looking for a car in the new car lot. He sees vans, trucks, and RVs, too. What
5. The quarterback had bandages on his head, shoulder, knee, and hand. What are these
6. Yoko likes to collect caterpillars, ladybugs, and grasshoppers. What are these things
called? ______________________
7. People are different from animals. One way is that people can feel happy, sad, excited,
8. Companies make their business mining silver, copper, and iron. What are these things
called? ______________________
9. In science we studied tornadoes, thunderstorms, and snowstorms. What are these things
called? ______________________
10. You can pour milk, iced tea, paint, and gasoline. What are these things called?
______________________
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Classifying 19 Name __________________________
Choose two categories for each item. Write them in the blanks.
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Classifying 20 Name __________________________
14. a planet that isn’t closer to the sun than the Earth ______________________
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Comparing 1 Name __________________________
Color the pictures in each row that are alike. Tell how they are alike.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Comparing 2 Name __________________________
Look at the pictures in each row. Circle the picture that is different. Then tell why it is
different.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Comparing 3 Name __________________________
Look at the pictures in each box. Tell how they are alike. Then tell how they are different.
1 2
3 4
5 6
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Comparing 4 Name __________________________
Look at the picture and follow the directions to find things that are alike and different. You’ll need a red, green, orange, black,
and purple crayon.
1. Find the things that are alike because they’re drinks. 4. Find the vegetable that is different because it’s orange.
Draw a green circle around them. Draw an orange X on it.
2. Find the drink that is different because it comes in a 5. Find the things that are alike because they’re dairy
bottle. Color it red. products. Draw a red check mark on them.
3. Find the dairy product that is different because it’s 6. Find the things that are alike because they’re vegetables.
frozen. Color it green. Put a black box around them.
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Comparing 5 Name __________________________
1. Find the two clowns that are dressed exactly the same.
2. Find the two clowns that are dressed the same, but are wearing different hats.
3. Find the two clowns that are dressed the same, but are wearing different shoes.
4. Find the two clowns that are wearing the same pants, but different shirts.
5. Find the two clowns that are wearing the same shirt, but different pants.
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Comparing 6 Name __________________________
Look at the two pictures. List three ways they are alike. Then list three ways they are
different.
Alike Different
1. ________________________________ 1. ________________________________
2. ________________________________ 2. ________________________________
3. ________________________________ 3. ________________________________
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1.
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2. ______________________________
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3. ______________________________
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4.
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5.
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6.
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1.
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2.
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3.
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4.
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5.
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6.
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Comparing
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Comparing 9 Name __________________________
Look at each pair of words. Tell one way they are alike. Then tell one way they are different.
1. orange—banana
alike: ________________________________________________________________
different: _____________________________________________________________
2. clock—watch
alike: ________________________________________________________________
different: _____________________________________________________________
3. newspaper—magazine
alike: ________________________________________________________________
different: _____________________________________________________________
4. swimming pool—bathtub
alike: ________________________________________________________________
different: _____________________________________________________________
5. flashlight—candle
alike: ________________________________________________________________
different: _____________________________________________________________
6. closet—trunk
alike: ________________________________________________________________
different: _____________________________________________________________
Comparing
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Comparing 10 Name __________________________
There are many kinds of transportation. Look at each pair of words. How are they alike?
How are they different?
1. car—taxi
alike: ________________________________________________________________
different: _____________________________________________________________
2. train—subway
alike: ________________________________________________________________
different: _____________________________________________________________
3. helicopter—airplane
alike: ________________________________________________________________
different: _____________________________________________________________
4. rowboat—sailboat
alike: ________________________________________________________________
different: _____________________________________________________________
5. bicycle—skateboard
alike: ________________________________________________________________
different: _____________________________________________________________
alike: ________________________________________________________________
different: _____________________________________________________________
Comparing
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Comparing 11 Name __________________________
Think about these foods. Describe them before they are cooked. Then describe them after
they are cooked. Think about how they are different. Write your answers in the chart.
hamburger
cake
spaghetti
mashed potatoes
eggs
pancakes
oatmeal
tomato soup
popcorn
toast
brownies
Comparing
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Comparing 12 Name __________________________
Look at the chart. How was last summer different from this summer? How was it the same?
number of boys 14 14
number of girls 11 16
Compare the numbers from last summer to this summer. Circle the answer to each question.
4. number of kids who had been to camp before last summer more fewer same
5. number of kids who stayed for a full day last summer more fewer same
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Comparing 13 Name __________________________
How are you like your friends? Choose two friends. Then complete the chart. How are you
like your friends? How are you different?
Me My Friend My Friend
______________ ______________
hair color
eye color
height
favorite school
subject
favorite TV show
favorite sport
pets at home
2. What is one way you and your friends are alike? ________________________________
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3. What is one way you and your friends are different? ____________________________
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Comparing
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Comparing 14 Name __________________________
Think about how these birds are alike and how they are different. Then choose words from
the box to complete the crossword puzzle.
Across: Down:
2. this bird looks like it’s wearing a tuxedo 1. this small bird can hover like a helicopter
4. this bird can fly faster than the fastest 2. this bird has pretty colors like a rainbow
race car 3. this bird makes a sound like a hammer
5. this bird makes a honking sound like a 6. this bird is a good hunter like a hawk
horn
7. the male bird is as red as strawberries
8. this bird can run as fast as a person on
a bicycle
Comparing
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Comparing 15 Name __________________________
How is your state or country different from other states or countries? Choose another
state or country and compare it to where you live. Complete the chart, and then answer
the questions.
I am comparing it
I live in ________________. to ____________________.
population
average temperature
leisure activities
special holidays/events
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3. Why would people want to visit the place I am comparing to where I live?
______________________________________________________________________
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4. Why would people not want to visit the place I am comparing to where I live?
______________________________________________________________________
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Comparing 16 Name __________________________
Write sentences to compare and contrast the following items. The first one is done for you.
contrast: In volleyball you spike the ball, but in basketball you slam dunk the ball.
compare:________________________________________________________________
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contrast: ________________________________________________________________
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compare:________________________________________________________________
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contrast: ________________________________________________________________
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compare:________________________________________________________________
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contrast: ________________________________________________________________
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Comparing 17 Name __________________________
Imagine you want to buy a bike. Take a look at the two advertisements for the bikes below
and fill in the chart.
Puffy Schween
color
price
warranty
extra features
Now that you’ve compared and contrasted the two bikes, which bike would you buy? Why?
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Comparing 18 Name __________________________
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Comparing 19 Name __________________________
Read each analogy and fill in the blank with a word that makes sense.
______________________.
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Comparing 20 Name __________________________
Read the comparisons. Fill in the each blank with a word that makes sense.
6. A ____________________ can smell as bad as sour milk, but not as bad as a sewer.
11. ______________________ can taste as hot as chili but not as hot as a jalapeño pepper.
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Antonyms 1 Name __________________________
Look at the pictures below. Draw a circle around each pair that shows opposites.
1 2
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Antonyms 2 Name __________________________
full under
over bottom
stop empty
top go
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Antonyms 3 Name __________________________
Look at each picture under the . Find a picture under the ▲ that shows the opposite
meaning. Draw a line to match the opposites.
same apart
awake light
heavy asleep
together different
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Antonyms 4 Name __________________________
Look at each set of pictures under the . Circle the picture that is an antonym for the
picture under the .★
★
1
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Antonyms 5 Name __________________________
Draw an opposite for each picture and write the antonym on the line.
1 2
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short smile
3 4
broken up
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Antonyms 6 Name __________________________
Look at the words on each present. If the words are antonyms, color the present.
Antonyms
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Antonyms 7 Name __________________________
Read the word in each box and think about what it means. Then look at the words below
each picture. Underline the antonym of the word in the box.
Antonyms
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Antonyms 8 Name __________________________
Look at the nursery rhymes below. Replace the word below each line with an antonym from
the box. Then read and enjoy the nursery rhymes. Be careful! You won’t use all the words in
the boxes.
1. Jack be nimble.
Antonyms
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Antonyms 9 Name __________________________
Two words in each of these boxes are antonyms. Circle the two words that show opposite
meanings.
1 2
front side high clean
3 4
fat wet wild alive
5 6
work run cousin uncle
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why maybe nobody crowd
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behind ahead best worst
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Antonyms 10 Name __________________________
Find the antonym for each numbered word in the word box. Then write the letter of the word
you chose on the line. Each word in the box will be used several times.
Antonyms
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Antonyms 11 Name __________________________
These classroom rules can’t be right! Fix the rules by choosing an antonym from the box and
writing it above each underlined word.
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Antonyms 12 Name __________________________
Oh, no! The librarian wrote the wrong titles on these books. Fix the titles by writing an antonym above each
underlined word.
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2.
3.
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4.
5.
6.
7.
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Antonyms 13 Name __________________________
Because some words have more than one meaning, they can have more than one opposite.
Choose two words from the box that can be opposites for the word on each line. Write one
word in each circle. The first one is done for you.
1. 2.
right hard
3. 4.
single dull
5. 6.
light fall
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Antonyms 14 Name __________________________
Write an antonym for the word under each line. Then work the math problem.
2. ____________________ 63 by 9. __________
+ -
(Multiply)
____________________
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Antonyms 15 Name __________________________
The scrambled words on the right are antonyms for the words on the left. Unscramble each
word and write it on the line. Use the word box at the bottom of the page if you need help.
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Antonyms 16 Name __________________________
Choose words from the box to complete mix fix split bend
this crossword puzzle. Be careful! You
remember evil freeze villain
won’t use all the words in the box.
deny melt debit precious
whisper exit debut ceiling
compliment yell total vertical
Across: Down:
1. Antonym for hero 1. Antonym for horizontal
3. Antonym for thaw 2. Antonym for admit
6. Antonym for floor 3. Antonym for break
7. Antonym for entrance 4. Antonym for good
8. Antonym for insult 5. Antonym for forget
11. Antonym for credit 9. Antonym for worthless
12. Antonym for shout 10. Antonym for partial
Antonyms
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Antonyms 17 Name __________________________
Read the sentences below. Then circle the antonym for each underlined word.
2. The magician is so good she can make a tiger vanish right before your eyes.
disappear depart appear
6. The lawyer advised his client to decline the terms of the contract.
conceal reject accept
Antonyms
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Antonyms 18 Name __________________________
This antonym puzzle has been started for you. Find the antonym for each word by changing
one letter of the previous answer. Change one letter in the word boys to find the antonym for
employee and so on. Use your thesaurus if you need help!
Antonyms
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Antonyms 19 Name __________________________
Replace the words in parentheses with antonyms from the box. Then read this short story
about Orson Welles and the War of the Worlds.
Welles broadcast a radio program that made history. On that Halloween-eve, Welles
the Worlds.
newsman at the scene reported that a UFO had landed and hideous creatures were
emerging from the ship. Suddenly his microphone fell to the ground and there was
_____________________ (noise).
The play was entertaining for most of Mr. Welles’ listeners. But some people
had tuned into the show _____________________ (early) and had no idea it was
Antonyms
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Antonyms 20 Name __________________________
Add a prefix from the box to each word below to form the
correct antonym. Then write a sentence using the antonym. im- il- un-
in- ir-
1. sane ______________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
2. polite ______________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
3. legal ______________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
4. comfortable ______________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
5. responsible ______________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
6. curable ______________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
7. resistible ______________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
8. possible ______________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
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Synonyms 1 Name __________________________
Look at the puzzle below. If a word is a synonym for big, color the space it is in yellow. If a
word does not mean the same thing as big, color the space blue.
Synonyms
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Synonyms 2 Name __________________________
hat below
under print
shut close
write cap
Synonyms
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Synonyms 3 Name __________________________
Look at each picture under the★ . Find a picture under the ▲ that means almost the
same thing. Draw a line to match the pictures.
★ ▲
glad rug
chair dot
spot seat
carpet happy
Synonyms
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Synonyms 4 Name __________________________
nap sleep
day night
smile frown
Synonyms
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Synonyms 5 Name __________________________
Circle the two pictures in each box that mean almost the same thing.
Synonyms
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Synonyms 6 Name __________________________
Two pictures in each box mean the same thing. Cross out the picture that means
something different.
leave go play
Synonyms
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Synonyms 7 Name __________________________
Look at the words below each picture. Circle the two words that mean almost the same thing
as the picture.
1 2
5 6
Synonyms
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Synonyms 8 Name __________________________
Find these characters’ real names. Look at the name below the picture of each character.
Then pick a word from the box that means the same thing and write it on the line.
Smelly Tear
1. ____________________ 2. ____________________
Loud Strong
6. ____________________ 7. ____________________
Synonyms
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Synonyms 9 Name __________________________
Read the sentences below. One word is underlined in the first sentence. Find the word in the
second sentence that has almost the same meaning. Underline that word.
3. The tortoise crawled very slowly. The forest animals watched as he crept along the path.
4. The hare knew he was far ahead of the tortoise. “That silly turtle will never catch up with
me,” thought the hare.
5. And so, the hare laid down for a nap. Soon he fell into a deep sleep.
6. The tortoise continued to crawl along the path. He passed the hare who was resting next
to the trail.
7. The hare woke up just as the tortoise finished the race. The tortoise was done, and the
hare had lost the race.
Synonyms
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Synonyms 10 Name __________________________
Look at the word below each picture. Then write another word that means almost the
same thing.
messy sofa
1. ____________________ 2. ____________________
thin furry
3. ____________________ 4. ____________________
listen cash
5. ____________________ 6. ____________________
Synonyms
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Synonyms 11 Name __________________________
Can you solve these puzzles? Write a synonym for the word below each line and name
the picture.
Synonyms
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Synonyms 12 Name __________________________
Read each sentence below. Think of another word that means the same as each underlined
word. Write that word on the line.
Synonyms
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Synonyms 13 Name __________________________
Find the word that’s used twice in each sentence. The second time it’s used, cross it out and
replace it with a synonym from the box.
1. Do you want to split this pizza with me? I’ll split it evenly so we each get the same
number of pieces.
2. My country is a great place to live. It’s the best country in the world!
3. I need to hide this present. If I don’t hide it, I won’t be able to surprise my friend.
4. Sometimes I make mistakes. I think it’s okay to make mistakes because that’s how
you learn.
5. The party seems to be going well. Everyone seems to be having a good time.
6. It’s urgent that I call my teacher. I have something urgent to tell him.
7. Hiking up the mountain can be very dangerous. There are several sections of the trail that
are very dangerous.
8. My sister really annoys me. It annoys me when she throws a tantrum in the store.
Synonyms
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Synonyms 14 Name __________________________
Across: Down:
2. synonym for student 1. synonym for answer
4. synonym for perfume 3. synonym for trick
6. synonym for examine 5. synonym for delete
9. synonym for respect 7. synonym for cave
10. synonym for empty 8. synonym for scissors
Synonyms
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Synonyms 15 Name __________________________
1. The circus workers set up the big top in the vacant lot.
Synonyms
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Synonyms 16 Name __________________________
Circle the synonyms in each pair of sentences below. Be careful! There’s one pair of
sentences that has two sets of synonyms. Can you find them?
2. The students were silent when the teacher walked in the room.
The teacher knew something was wrong because her students were never that quiet.
Synonyms
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Synonyms 17 Name __________________________
This synonym puzzle has been started for you. Find the synonym for each word by changing
one letter of the previous answer. Change one letter in the word tall to find the synonym for
sphere and so on. Use your thesaurus or dictionary if you need help!
Synonyms
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Synonyms 18 Name __________________________
Many careers have synonyms for their names. For instance, a writer is also called an author.
Choose words from the box to finish these sentences. Then put the circled letters in the
matching spaces below to find a synonym for career.
1. A synonym for pilot is ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.
10
2. A synonym for janitor is ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.
7
3. A synonym for actor is ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.
1
4. A synonym for doctor is ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.
9
5. A synonym for bookkeeper is ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.
2
6. A synonym for lawyer is ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.
5
7. A synonym for pharmacist is ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.
8
8. A synonym for reporter is ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.
6
9. A synonym for judge is ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.
4
10. A synonym for teacher is ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11. A synonym for career is ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____.
Synonyms
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Synonyms 19 Name __________________________
Read this short story about Anne Frank. Then replace the words
in parentheses with synonyms from the box. Use your thesaurus
if you need help. You won’t use all the words.
Anne Frank was a young Jewish girl who lived in Amsterdam, Holland, during World
War II. In 1940, Adolf Hitler’s Nazi armies invaded Holland. Under Hitler’s
(persecuted). Many ____________________ (privileges) were taken away from them and
Many of the Franks’ friends were sent to concentration camps. They never returned.
To ____________________ (protect) themselves, the Franks went into hiding. For two
years, they lived in the upstairs rooms of a large, old building in downtown Amsterdam.
During this time, Anne kept a diary. She ____________________ (described) everything
hiding place. The Franks were ____________________ (arrested) and eventually sent to
concentration camps. Anne died in the concentration camp. She was fifteen years old.
Only Mr. Frank ____________________ (survived). After his release from the
concentration camp, he had Anne’s diary published. More than 18 million copies of her
Synonyms
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Synonyms 20 Name __________________________
Match these unusual words with their more common synonyms. Use your dictionary or a
thesaurus if you need help. Then write sentences using the unusual words.
1. ______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
6. ______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
7. ______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Synonyms
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Following Directions 1 Name __________________________
You’ll need some crayons for this page. Look at the pictures and follow the directions.
2. Draw a red line from the boot to the 6. Draw a yellow square around the cat.
bicycle.
7. Draw a brown circle around the picture
3. Draw a green circle around the girl. you like best.
4. Put a purple X on the pizza. 8. Color the cat any way you want to.
Following Directions
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Following Directions 2 Name __________________________
Look at the letters, shapes, and numbers below and follow the directions.
1. Draw a line from the 3 to the 8. 5. Draw a star next to the first letter of the
alphabet.
2. Circle the letter m.
6. Write a word after the R that starts with R.
3. Color in the triangle.
7. Draw small circles in the square.
4. Put an X on the letter e.
8. Make a large box around all the letters,
shapes, and numbers.
3 R
A 8
m
Following Directions
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Following Directions 3
Teacher note: Ask students to listen carefully to your directions and do what you say.
6. Wave to me.
Following Directions
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Following Directions 4 Name __________________________
Each direction has two things to do. Read the directions carefully to make sure you do both
things.
_______________________________________________
5. Write your favorite color. Write the grade you are in. _____________________________
7. Draw a line above the line. Put a star on the line you drew. ________________________
8. Draw anything you want on the line. Circle it when you are done. ___________________
Following Directions
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Following Directions 5 Name __________________________
Each direction has three things to do. Read the directions carefully to make sure you do all
three things.
Following Directions
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Following Directions 6
Teacher note: Give each student a copy of page 113 and some crayons. Ask students to
listen carefully to your directions and do what you say.
6. Write the name of one of your favorite books under the bunny reading a book.
7. Write your name on the paper where the bunny is writing a letter.
Following Directions
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Following Directions 6, cont. Name __________________________
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
Following Directions
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Following Directions 7 Name __________________________
3. Put Xs over the two numbers whose names start with vowels.
4. Underline your age. If your age isn’t there, write it on the line. ____________________
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10
Following Directions
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Following Directions 8
Teacher note: Give each student a large sheet of paper and some crayons. Ask students to
listen carefully to your directions and draw what you say.
1. Sammy is a big snake. Draw a picture of Sammy. He has purple spots on half of his
body. He has green stripes on the other half of his body. His eyes are blue and he is
very happy.
2. Draw a picture of a tree. The tree has red, yellow, and orange leaves. Draw a nest on
one of the branches. Draw a bird flying to the tree.
3. Draw a picture of a kite. The kite is in the sky. It is red and yellow. The kite has a long
tail with two bows on it. Draw a picture of yourself flying the kite. Draw a big smile on
your face.
4. Draw a picture of Flora. Flora is a big fish. She is covered with a beautiful orange and
blue design. She has brown eyes. Flora likes to eat plants. Draw some plants near
Flora.
5. Draw a picture of a garden. There are little yellow flowers next to big orange flowers. Tall
red flowers are next to the yellow flowers. There are also some vegetables growing in
this garden. Draw two corn stalks. Draw some tomatoes growing on a vine. Draw some
bugs in the garden.
6. Draw a silly-looking monster. The monster has long, blue fur. The monster also has a
really long tail. Draw a small hat on the monster’s head. This monster likes to read.
Draw a book in one hand. This monster also likes to eat bananas. Draw some bananas
near the monster.
Following Directions
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Following Directions 9
Teacher note: Give each student a copy of page 117. Ask students to listen carefully to your
directions and do what you say.
1. Imagine you’re in a new school and need to find your way around. Look at the
pictures. Put your finger in the middle square where the principal’s office is. Now
get ready to move.
2. You want to know where to go if you ever feel sick. Go up one square. Where are you?
3. Now you want to go where you sing and learn about musical instruments. Go left one
square and down two squares. Where are you?
4. The next room you want to find is where you eat lunch and exercise. Go up two squares.
Where are you?
5. If there is ever something broken in your classroom, your teacher will send you to find the
person who can fix it. Go down two squares and to the right one square. Who do you
meet in this office?
6. The janitor offers to take you to the room where supplies are kept. You leave his office
and go right one square and up one square. What is this room called?
7. You thank the janitor and ask him where the room is where students get to draw and
paint. He directs you to walk left two squares. Where are you?
8. The next place you want to find is a place with lots of books. Go down one square and
right two squares. Where are you?
9. Finally, you decide that you need to find your new classroom. Walk up two squares. Did
you find it?
Following Directions
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Following Directions 9, cont. Name __________________________
Look at the map of your new school. Listen carefully and follow the directions.
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Following Directions 10
Teacher note: Give each student a sheet of paper and some crayons. Ask students to listen
carefully to your directions and draw what you say.
1. If you are wearing tennis shoes, draw a red circle. If you aren’t wearing tennis shoes,
draw a green circle.
2. If your first name has five letters or fewer in it, write your name at the bottom of your
paper. If your name has more than five letters in it, write your name at the top of
your paper.
3. If you are right handed, make an X on the right side of your paper. If you are left handed,
make an X on the left side of your paper.
4. If you are wearing something blue, draw two blue stars on your paper. If you aren’t
wearing something blue, draw two blue squares on your paper.
5. If you wear glasses, draw a circle around your name. If you don’t wear glasses, underline
your name.
6. If you have brothers or sisters, draw a tree on your paper. If you don’t have any brothers
or sisters, draw a flower on your paper.
7. If you walk to school, write yes on your paper. If you don’t walk to school, write no on
your paper.
8. If you went to this school last year, draw a rainbow on your paper. If you went to a
different school last year, draw the sun and some clouds on your paper.
9. If your classroom has 15 desks or more, write the number of desks it has in one corner
of your paper. If there are fewer than 15 desks, write the number of desks it has near the
middle of your paper.
10. If your teacher is a woman, draw two wavy lines on your paper. If your teacher is a man,
draw two straight lines on your paper.
Following Directions
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Following Directions 11
Teacher note: Tell students you are going to give them three directions. Ask them to listen
carefully and do exactly what you say in the right order.
5. Turn off the light. Bark like a dog. Open the door.
7. Walk backward to the wastebasket. Touch your toes. Close your eyes.
10. Pretend you are sleeping. Turn around once. Hop on one foot.
11. Make a big smile. Clap your hands four times. Sit on the floor.
12. Skip around the room. Open the door. Turn off the light.
13. Say the name of a book you have read. Touch your nose. Stretch.
15. Say the alphabet. Wiggle your fingers. Meow like a cat.
16. Stand behind your chair. Touch your ears. Run in place.
18. Scratch your leg. Say the principal’s name. Make a funny face.
Following Directions
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Following Directions 12
Teacher note: Ask students to listen carefully to your directions. Tell them you’ll ask them to
do something, but before they do it, they have to tell you some things.
1. Walk around your desk twice after you name something that goes in a refrigerator.
2. Turn around three times after you name a bird that can’t fly.
4. Clap your hands five times after you say the alphabet.
5. Jump up and down three times after you name an animal that lives in a tree.
6. Walk backward to the door after you name something with wheels.
7. “Swim” your way around the room after you name a pet that lives in a cage.
8. Hop to the wastebasket on one foot after you name a musical instrument with strings.
9. Touch your toes five times after you name an animal you don’t find in a zoo.
10. March to the door after you name a food that is cold when you eat it.
11. Touch all four walls in the room after you name something with numbers on it.
12. Skip around the table after you name two words that rhyme with the word door.
13. Balance on one foot for 10 seconds after you say a nursery rhyme or poem.
14. Hop like a frog after you name something that grows on a tree.
15. “Fly” around the room after you name something round.
Following Directions
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Following Directions 13 Name __________________________
Read the directions for each section below. Then look at the answers to see if the directions
have been followed correctly. Write yes next to each direction that has been followed
correctly. If a direction hasn’t been followed correctly, write no in the blank.
c. _______ 2 5 4 G
Following Directions
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Following Directions 14 Name __________________________
Read each direction. If you can follow the direction given, do so. If you can’t follow the
direction, put an X on the line.
Following Directions
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Following Directions 15 Name __________________________
40
30
20
10
0
M T W TH F
200
Units Sold
150
50 = notebooks
0
M T W TH F
Following Directions
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Following Directions 16 Name __________________________
Follow the directions in the box. Then follow the directions for the items below the box.
9.
11. List two words that rhyme with book. ___________________ ___________________
Following Directions
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Following Directions 17 Name __________________________
Follow the directions for each section. The directions change, so read them carefully.
1. Write a word from the left-hand column next to its antonym in the right-hand column.
raise dull
wonderful lower
sweet sour
sharp boring
interesting horrible
2. Draw a line from the food in the first column with the food it goes best with in the
second column.
Following Directions
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Following Directions 18 Name __________________________
Look at some maps or encyclopedias. Choose a country you want to know more about.
Then follow the directions below to draw a map of that country.
Following Directions
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Sequencing 1 Name __________________________
Cut these pictures apart. Glue the pictures in the boxes in order to tell a story. Then tell the story to someone.
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Sequencing 2 Name __________________________
Cut these pictures apart. Glue the pictures in the boxes in order to tell a story. Then tell the story to someone.
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Sequencing 3 Name __________________________
Cut these pictures apart. Glue the pictures in the boxes in order to tell a story. Then tell the story to someone.
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Sequencing 4 Name __________________________
Words like first, next, and last tell us the order of things. Look at the boxes below. Which box is first? Which one is next?
Which one is last?
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Copy the first box here. Copy the next box here. Copy the last box here.
Sequencing
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Sequencing 5 Name __________________________
Draw a picture for each sentence of these stories. Then use the words first, next, and last to tell your stories to someone.
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Aunt Rose heated popcorn in the The corn kernels began to pop. All the kernels popped.
microwave. Mmm, time to eat popcorn!
1 2 3
Marta heard her alarm go off. She opened her eyes. She got out of bed and stretched.
Time for school!
Sequencing
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Sequencing 6 Name __________________________
Each row of pictures tells a story, but the pictures are mixed up. First cut out all the pictures. Divide them into two stories.
Then put the pictures for each story in the right order. Use the pictures to tell each story to someone.
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Sequencing 7 Name __________________________
Read this story. Then number the pictures to match the story.
Kevin went to Michael’s apartment to ask him to play. First they played with
Michael’s puppy. Then they rode their bikes. They stopped to swing in the park.
Then they said good-bye and went home.
Sequencing
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Sequencing 8 Name __________________________
Follow each direction. You’ll need a red, blue, green, and yellow crayon.
1. Color the third duck red. Color the first duck yellow. Color the second duck blue.
2. Color the first bug red. Color the last bug yellow. Color the third bug green.
3. Color the fourth car blue. Color the second car red. Color the third car blue.
4. Color the first hat yellow. Color the last hat green. Color the second hat blue.
Sequencing
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Sequencing 9 Name __________________________
Read each story. Then number the sentences in the order they happened.
Daniel was planning to go camping with his friend’s family on Saturday night.
When Daniel woke up Saturday morning, it was raining. Daniel decided that he
didn’t want to go camping in the rain, so he asked his friend to spend the night
instead.
Todd couldn’t wait for his mom to get home from work. His class had gone on a
field trip to the zoo that day and he wanted to tell her about it. His teacher let
him ride on an elephant!
Robin’s dad asked her to do some work around the house after school. He
gave her a list of jobs he needed done. Robin told her dad she’d do the jobs as
soon as she finished her homework.
Jacob was late! He ran out of the apartment so quickly that he left his wallet on
his bed. He didn’t even notice the wallet was missing until he stood in the lunch
line at school.
Sequencing
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Sequencing 10 Name __________________________
Read all the sentences. Then cut them apart and put them in order to tell the story.
Sequencing
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Sequencing 11 Name __________________________
Think of something you like to do. Do you like to make something in the kitchen? Is there a
game you like to play? Write one thing you like to do on the title line. Then draw pictures of
the steps you take to do this activity. Draw your pictures in the right order.
Title: ________________________________________
1 2
3 4
Sequencing
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Sequencing 12 Name __________________________
Teacher note: Tell students you’re going to read a sentence, but the words will be all mixed
up. Ask them to put the words in the right order to make a good sentence.
18. mail, did, letter, my, you (Did you mail my letter?)
19. cut, pie, Dad, the, apple (Dad cut the apple pie.)
Sequencing
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Sequencing 13 Name __________________________
Cut out these boxes. Then put them in order of the days of the week. Start with Sunday.
Wednesday Sunday
Saturday Tuesday
Sequencing
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Sequencing 14 Name __________________________
Teacher note: Have students use a calendar if they need visual cues to do this activity.
Sequencing
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Sequencing 15 Name __________________________
Cut out the months of the year. Mix them up. Then put them in order. Start with January.
Sequencing
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Sequencing 16 Name __________________________
Teacher note: Give students a copy of page 141 if they need visual cues to do this activity.
Sequencing
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Sequencing 17 Name __________________________
Note to teacher: Have a clock or non-digital watch available for reference if necessary.
1. Pretend it’s 9:00 in the morning. What time was it two hours ago? ________________
2. Pretend it’s 2:30 in the afternoon. You need to be home in three hours. What time do
you need to be home? _______________________
3. Pretend it’s 8:00 at night. Your friend will call you in half an hour. What time will your
friend call? _______________________
4. Pretend it’s 1:15 Saturday afternoon. You want to see a movie one hour from now. What
time does the movie start? _______________________
5. Pretend it’s 10:30 in the morning. You started working on a math problem 15 minutes
ago. What time did you start working on the problem? _______________________
6. Pretend it’s 4:00 in the afternoon. It has been raining since 2:30 this afternoon. How
long has it been raining? _______________________
7. Pretend it’s 6:30 in the morning. The sun rose half an hour ago. What time did the sun
rise? _______________________
8. Pretend it’s 3:00 in the afternoon. Your soccer practice starts in 20 minutes. What time
does your soccer practice begin? _______________________
9. Pretend it’s noon. You’re going to the library in an hour and 15 minutes. What time will
you go to the library? _______________________
10. Pretend it’s 7:00 in the morning. You have to be at school in an hour and a half. What
time do you have to be at school? _______________________
11. Pretend it’s 10:00 in the morning. Your teacher said you may read whatever you want for
45 minutes. What time will your reading time be finished? _______________________
12. Pretend it’s 4:15. You’re going to a friend’s dance recital at 7:00. How much time do you
have before the recital begins? _______________________
13. Pretend it’s 9:30 in the morning. How much time is there before noon?
_______________________
14. Pretend it’s 1:15 in the afternoon. You just got to the beach. You don’t want to be in the
sun for more than 45 minutes. What time do you need to get out of the sun?
_______________________
15. Pretend it’s 7:45 in the morning. You just got on the bus to school. It takes 20 minutes
for the bus to get to school. What time will you be there? _______________________
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Sequencing 18 Name __________________________
Choose one of the science projects below or think of your own project. Then write five
important steps for your project. Finally, explain to someone how you will do your project.
Talk about the five steps you will take in the order you will do them.
✓ Show how washing your hands can ✓ Make a model of our solar system.
kill bacteria. ✓ Make a model or a poster of the
✓ Show that plants need water to grow. water cycle.
✓ Show what makes things sink or ✓ Other __________________________
float.
Step 1: __________________________________________________________________
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Step 2: __________________________________________________________________
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Step 3: __________________________________________________________________
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Step 4: __________________________________________________________________
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Step 5: __________________________________________________________________
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Sequencing 19 Name __________________________
Think about what happened yesterday. Use some of the time words in the box to write in your
diary. Write what happened in the order it happened.
Diary
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Sequencing 20 Name __________________________
A time line shows important events in a way that’s easy to see and remember. Read this
story about Mahatma Gandhi. On another sheet of paper, make a time line to record the
important dates and events in his life. Here are the steps to follow:
On January 30, 1948, the world lost a great leader — Mahatma Gandhi. How
did Mahatma Gandhi become a famous leader?
Gandhi was born in India in 1869. As a boy, he was shy and serious. At age
13, he married a girl his age. The marriage had been arranged by their
parents. By 1891, Gandhi had finished law school in London.
In 1915, Gandhi went back to India to work for the disadvantaged in his own
country. He was arrested for his work many times, but he never used violence.
He fasted to protest unjust laws. By 1920, many people followed his leadership
to protest unfair laws without using violence.
During World War II (1939-1945), Gandhi led a movement to free India from
British rule. In 1942, he was jailed for the seventh time for his political beliefs.
Although India became free in 1947, Gandhi was upset that Indian Hindus and
Muslims couldn’t live together peacefully. In 1948, he fasted to get these
groups to stop fighting. Their leaders agreed to peace. Twelve days later,
Gandhi was assassinated on his way to a prayer meeting. But Gandhi’s
teaching and leadership continued, especially his example of nonviolent
protesting.
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Riddles 1 Name __________________________
Solve these transportation riddles. Write the number of the picture by the sentence that describes it.
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Riddles 2
Teacher note: Give each student a copy of page 149. Ask students to name each picture.
Then say, “I’m going to give you clues about one of these things. Listen to what I say. Then
guess which one I’m talking about.”
5. It has skin.
It is white inside.
It is yellow, green, or red.
What is it? (apple)
6. It has a shell.
The shell is very hard.
It can move by itself.
What is it? (turtle)
7. It has a shell.
You cook it before you eat it.
It has a yolk inside it.
What is it? (egg)
8. It has a shell.
You eat it.
It has two nuts inside it.
What is it? (peanut)
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Riddles 3
Teacher note: Give each student a copy of page 151. Ask students to name each animal.
Then say, “I’m going to give you clues about one of these things. Listen to what I say. Then
guess which animal I’m talking about.”
1. I am a big animal.
I have a mane on my neck.
I live in the jungle.
What am I? (lion)
3. I live in a jungle.
I can be many different colors.
I have a big beak.
What am I? (parrot)
4. I have a tail.
I can be big or small.
I live in the water.
What am I? (fish)
5. I live in a jungle.
I can be many different colors.
I don’t need arms or legs to move.
What am I? (snake)
6. I have a tail.
I am a big animal.
I give you milk.
What am I? (cow)
7. I am a big animal.
I have stripes.
I am shaped like a cat.
What am I? (tiger)
8. I have a tail.
I have fur.
I like to chase mice and birds.
What am I? (cat)
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Riddles 3, cont. Name __________________________
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Riddles 4
Teacher note: Give each student a copy of page 153. Say, “I’m going to tell you about the
pets different children want. Then guess which pet each child wants.”
1. Rita wants a pet she can hold. She doesn’t want her pet to live in a cage.
She wants to walk her pet on a leash and teach it to do tricks. Which pet
does Rita want? (dog)
2. Drew wants a pet that’s easy to take care of. He doesn’t want to hold it or
take it for walks. He just wants to watch it swim in a bowl. Which pet does
Drew want? (fish)
3. Robin wants a furry pet that she can hold. She wants it to be small enough
to fit in her hands. She has a special cage for it with a water bottle and lots
of toys. She hopes her pet likes the big wheel inside its cage. Which pet
does Robin want? (hamster)
4. Jamal wants a pet that’s soft and furry. He doesn’t want to take it for walks.
Jamal wants to watch his pet eat lettuce and carrots. He built a special cage
to keep his pet outside in nice weather. When it’s too cold outside, he can
take the cage into his garage. Which pet does Jamal want? (rabbit)
5. Lydia wants a pet that’s soft and cuddly. She doesn’t want to bother with a
cage for her pet. She wants a pet that purrs. Which pet does Lydia want?
(cat)
6. Hector wants a pet that doesn’t have any fur. He doesn’t care if he can hold
it. He’d rather just watch his pet walk around slowly when its out of its cage.
He doesn’t want a bird. Which pet does Hector want? (turtle)
7. Simone wants a pet that can stay in a cage. She’s allergic to fur, so her pet
can’t be furry. She wants her pet to be her favorite color, blue. She’s going
to try to teach it to talk. Which pet does Simone want? (parakeet)
8. Katelyn wants a pet that doesn’t need a lot of attention. She doesn’t want to
play with it or take it for walks. She just wants to watch it climb around its
terrarium and catch worms and insects. Which pet does Katelyn want?
(lizard)
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Riddles 4, cont. Name __________________________
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Riddles 5
Teacher note: Ask students to listen carefully to what you say and guess where you are.
1. Wow, look at those elephants! I love the way they do tricks. Here come the
clowns! Where am I? (circus)
2. I love coming here. Sometimes I can listen to a story. Sometimes they have
a special exhibit to check out. I always find at least two books to take home
to read. Where am I? (library)
3. I have a great seat this time. There’s no one in front of me, so I can see the
whole screen. The previews are on now. Mmm, this popcorn tastes great!
Where am I? (movie theater)
4. I need to sharpen my pencil. It’s almost time for math. If I finish my math in
time, I can go out for recess. Where am I? (school classroom)
5. Grandma just had an operation on her leg. The doctors and nurses are
taking good care of her while she heals. We’re bringing her flowers. Visiting
hours have just started. Where am I? (hospital)
6. What a great day to watch a game! We can see the whole field from here.
My cousin is playing quarterback today. I hope he scores three touchdowns!
Where am I? (football stadium)
7. Wow, we almost had an accident! I’m glad I have my seat belt on. That
truck didn’t stop at the STOP sign, and it almost ran into us. Where am I?
(in a car, on a street)
8. We have lots of shopping to do today. It’s really hot outside, so I’m glad we
can stay indoors to do all our shopping. We’ll meet our friends at the food
court for lunch. I like lots of the stores here, but my favorite is the pet store.
I hope we have time to visit it while we’re here. Where am I? (mall)
9. Hardly anyone is here today, so there’s no waiting for the slide. I think I’ll try
the new climbing bars next. My little brother is feeding the ducks with my
stepmom over at the pond. I can see my dad jogging with his friends.
Where am I? (park)
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Riddles 5, cont.
10. We’ve played a few games. I won a prize! Here comes Brian’s mom with
his cake. There are ten candles on it. Brian has to wait till we finish singing
to him before he can blow out the candles. After we eat cake and ice
cream, Brian will open his presents. Where am I? (birthday party)
11. Mmm, it smells so good in here! We put our order in, but our food isn’t
ready yet. We each got to choose one topping. I chose pepperoni! Where
am I? (pizza parlor)
12. I’m looking for mushroom soup for my grandma. It’s in aisle three. I’ll push
the shopping cart over to aisle three. Then I’ll look for the next thing on the
shopping list. Where am I? (grocery store)
13. I have a bad sore throat, so Dad brought me here. There are several other
people waiting here, too. Some little kids are coloring at a table. Most of
the adults are reading in their chairs. Every now and then, a nurse opens a
door and calls someone’s name. I wish she’d call mine soon! Where am I?
(doctor’s office, medical clinic)
14. I’ve never seen so many fish before! I love to stand right in front of one of
the big windows and watch all the fish inside the tank. There’s a diver
feeding the fish now. In a few minutes, we’re going to watch a special
dolphin show. Where am I? (aquarium, Sea World)
15. This is a small place, but there’s a lot to choose here. There are fresh
cookies, pies, breads, and cakes. We’re going to pick up a cake for my Bar
Mitzvah. Where am I? (bakery)
16. We got here early for my appointment. I can’t wait to sit in the special
chair. Last time, I had one cavity. I’ve been brushing my teeth and flossing
more often since then. I sure hope the X-rays don’t show any cavities this
time! Where am I? (dentist’s office)
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Riddles 6 Name __________________________
Read these riddles. Then write the letter of the best answer for each one in the blanks.
a. lots of poodles
2. What’s a great dessert to serve at a Halloween party? _____
3. What do you see on the ground after it rains cats and dogs? _____ c. Smiles. There’s a mile
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d. in baseball fields
4. Where do they keep the biggest diamonds in Chicago? _____
e. i-t
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Riddles 7 Name __________________________
Read these riddles. Then write the letter of the best answer for each one in the blanks.
1. How do creatures from outer space drink their hot chocolate? _____
a. Moo York
2. How does an ocean say good-bye? _____
b. a little squirt
f . a sourpuss
5. What do you call a baby whale? _____
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Riddles 8 Name __________________________
Read these riddles. Then write the letter of the best answer for each one in the blanks.
1. Why did the silly woman stand in the rain with her purse open? _____
a. c-a-t b-a-c-k-w-a-r-d-s
2. How do you spell cat backwards? _____
b. thunder
3. What’s the best paper to use to make a kite? _____ c. She was hoping for a change
in the weather.
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d. a potato or a needle
4. What did the Earth say when it was flooded? _____
e. “Now my name is Mud!”
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Riddles 9
Use the riddles on pages 161-166 to expand your students’ vocabulary, language, and critical
thinking skills. Give the first clue. Then elicit and record as many guesses as possible that fit
that clue. For example:
Guesses — scissors, ax, paper clip, safety pin, thumbtack, key, bracelet, ring, staple,
mailbox, spoon, knife, fork, pan, garbage can, magnet, bird cage, picture frame
As your students brainstorm their guesses, encourage discussion of any guesses that don’t fit
the clue. For example:
Guess — money
“Is all money made of metal? Could we use another word that means money, but only
money that’s made of metal? Yes, a coin or a quarter would fit the clue.”
Give the second clue. Ask your students to pick which guesses to the first clue are still in the
running. Make a new list of these items, or highlight them in the first list. Have your students
explain why or how each one fits both clues. Then ask if anyone can think of new guesses
that weren’t listed before. For example:
Give the third clue. Ask your students to choose the best guess. Have them justify why it’s
the best guess.
Answer — zipper, because a zipper is made of metal, fastens things together, and has
teeth
Note: The riddles on pages 160-164 are about concrete items. They help students to apply
what they know about categories, functions, and attributes. The riddles on pages 165-166 are
about abstract concepts, like friend or surprise. These riddles are more sophisticated, but just
as helpful to students as a way to expand their vocabularies and to encourage them to be
flexible thinkers.
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Concrete Riddles
1. It is round.
2. It is made of rubber.
3. You can bounce it. (ball)
1. It is round.
2. You eat it.
3. You can make it into a prune. (plum)
1. It is in the sky.
2. It is bright.
3. You see it before you hear thunder. (lightning)
1. It is a fruit.
2. It is yellow on the outside.
3. It is smaller than an apple.
4. It is sour. (lemon)
1. It is a man.
2. He is a relative.
3. He has a niece or a nephew. (uncle)
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Concrete Riddles, cont.
1. It is made of water.
2. It has fish in it.
3. It has waves. (ocean)
1. It has a shell.
2. You eat what’s inside.
3. You cook it before you eat it.
4. You can scramble it. (egg)
1. It is a fruit.
2. It can be red or green.
3. It grows in bunches. (grapes)
1. It is outside.
2. It is red and white.
3. It is by a street or streets.
4. It makes cars stop. (STOP sign)
1. It is sharp.
2. It is not manmade.
3. It is on a stem.
4. It is part of a rose bush. (thorn)
1. It has windows.
2. It has wheels.
3. It carries many passengers at the same time.
4. It doesn’t run on tracks. (bus)
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Concrete Riddles, cont.
1. It has wings.
2. It likes bright flowers.
3. It used to be a caterpillar. (butterfly)
1. It has a lens.
2. It has film.
3. You take pictures with it. (camera)
1. It is made of water.
2. It can cover the ground.
3. It can lift and turn into a cloud. (fog)
1. It is a dairy product.
2. Sometimes it has fruit in it.
3. It is healthier for you than ice cream or cheese. (yogurt)
1. It has seeds.
2. It is sweet.
3. It is juicy.
4. It is green outside and pink inside. (watermelon)
1. It is small.
2. It is part of your body.
3. You can wiggle it.
4. It is part of your foot. (toe)
1. It is for safety.
2. You use it in an emergency.
3. It puts out small fires. (fire extinguisher)
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Concrete Riddles, cont.
1. You open it or shut it.
2. It lets you in or out.
3. It is part of a fence. (gate)
1. It is made of paper.
2. It comes in a roll.
3. It helps you clean up spills. (paper towel)
1. It is like a picture.
2. It has a key.
3. It shows roads, highways, and cities. (map)
1. It has teeth.
2. It is for grooming.
3. It keeps hair neat. (comb)
1. It has keys.
2. You use your fingers to make it work.
3. It has a screen. (computer)
1. It is hard.
2. It floats.
3. It is very cold.
4. It melts when it gets warm. (ice)
1. It is sharp.
2. It has a point.
3. It holds things on a bulletin board. (thumbtack)
1. It is a natural disaster.
2. It involves water and wind.
3. It is more dangerous for beaches than for inland areas. (hurricane)
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Concrete Riddles, cont.
1. You can’t see it.
2. You can feel it.
3. It moves things. (wind)
1. It is a woman.
2. She had at least one child.
3. At least one of her children had a child. (grandmother)
1. It is flat.
2. It has many parts.
3. You put the parts together. (jigsaw puzzle)
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Abstract Riddles
1. It is like a movie.
2. It is in your head.
3. It happens while you sleep. (dream)
1. It is a number.
2. It has to do with money.
3. It is what you need to pay to buy something. (price)
1. It happens at a store.
2. It is on signs at the store.
3. It can help you save money. (sale)
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Abstract Riddles, cont.
1. It is something you think.
2. It is not a fact.
3. It is usually based on facts. (opinion)
1. It is private.
2. It is not for sharing with many people.
3. It can be about anything most people don’t know. (secret)
1. It is special to you.
2. You can change it if you want to.
3. It has letters in it.
4. You got one when you were born. (name)
1. It can fly.
2. It can go quickly or slowly.
3. You can measure it.
4. You use a watch, clock, sundial, or hourglass to measure it. (time)
1. It is a copy of something.
2. It is far away.
3. It repeats what you say. (echo)
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Cause & Effect 1 Name __________________________
For each picture under the ★ , circle a picture under the ▲ that shows what happened.
★ ▲
➊
Draw a line from each picture on the left to show why it happened. Talk about what happened
and why. The pictures you connect will show cause and effect.
Draw a picture to show one cause for each thing that happened below.
My aunt told me I did a good job. The tree fell with a huge crash!
1. Grandma forgot to water her plants. Circle the picture of how they look.
2. William didn’t return his library book on time. Put an X on the picture of what William will
have to do.
3. Dad didn’t pay any attention to the gas gauge in his car. Put a sad face on the picture of
what happened.
4. Uncle Ken forgot to pay his cable TV bill. Color the picture of what happened.
5. Daphne forgot to set her alarm last night. Underline the picture of how she reacted when
she woke up.
1. Callie’s cat purred softly. Circle the picture that shows why this happened.
2. Someone robbed the Nelsons’ garage while they were on vacation. Circle the picture that
shows why this happened.
3. The line for hot lunch was longer than ever before! Circle the picture that shows why this
happened.
4. Maureen heard the sirens and saw a fire truck go racing by. Circle the picture that shows
why this happened.
5. The children laughed and clapped their hands loudly. Circle the picture that shows why
this happened.
Underline the effect and circle the cause for each sentence. The first one has been done for
you. If you need help, ask yourself these questions.
1. Mrs. Hines slipped and fell because the sidewalk was covered with ice.
3. Because it was her grandmother’s birthday, Hope made her a special card.
4. Ed has a cast on his leg today because he broke it in gym class yesterday.
6. The teacher gave each of us a sticker because our group was the first one done.
7. My sister is grounded for a week because she stayed out too late last night.
8. The phone call was for her stepmom, so Danielle went to get her.
9. Jordan scored a goal in the soccer game because he had practiced hard all week.
10. Carol got a cramp while running because she didn’t stretch out before the race.
effect ___________________________________
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Each passage below describes an effect. Write each cause in the box under the passage.
1. Tara opened the refrigerator door. “Ick! Something sure smells,” she thought. “Dad must
have forgotten to clean out all the leftovers from last week.”
Cause Effect
2. Tad looked at his watch and frowned. “I’m in trouble now. I was supposed to be home at
5:00,” he thought.
Cause Effect
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➔ Tad is in trouble.
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3. Mr. Tidd woke up with a start. He heard his apartment door open. “Oh no!” he thought.
“I wonder if I remembered to lock the door?”
Cause Effect
Look at these pictures. They each show an effect, or result, with more than one possible
cause. As you look at the pictures, ask yourself, “Why did this happen?” Then fill in the
ovals to show possible causes.
causes effect
1.
2.
3.
Think about the effect these new inventions would have on people. Write your answers in the chart.
Plumpple
Read these stories. Each one will tell you the effect. Ask yourself, “What made it happen?” to
find out the cause.
A Weather Problem
1. What causes Latoya to be frightened of staying home alone when it’s raining?
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Hamster Habits
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Some things that happen cause an effect. Answer these questions to see if some causes
make things change for the better or the worse.
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2. Rose’s mom just had a baby. What effect will the baby have on
Rose’s life?
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3. Connor picked this puppy to take home from the Humane Society
because it was the runt of the litter. What effect will the puppy
have on Connor’s life?
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5. Stella just made a new friend she really likes. What will be the
effect of this new friendship on Stella?
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Chloe’s Friend
Chloe was a lonely eight-year-old girl. She was lonely because she lived on a
farm . . . millions of miles from her friends in town.
Chloe’s grandmother lived with her, and that helped keep Chloe from getting too
bored. Chloe taught Grandmother how to whistle and how to act like an alien.
Sometimes, Chloe read stories to Grandmother.
Grandmother liked stories because they made her remember things. When
Chloe read a story about an animal shelter, Grandmother remembered the
kitten she found when she was four years old. When Chloe read a story about
fishing, Grandmother remembered how to bait a hook.
Best of all, Grandmother enjoyed going to the barn with Chloe. They taught the
animals how to whistle and how to act like aliens. And the animals liked hearing
stories, too.
• What did Grandmother enjoy most? (going to the barn with Chloe)
• Why did Grandmother like going to the barn? (She and Chloe liked to play
with the animals.)
Lots of kids don’t like the rules they have at home and at school. Think about the rules in the
chart. How would you change them? Write at least one positive and one negative effect for
each rule you change.
How I Would
Rule Change It Positive Effect Negative Effect
No running in the
halls.
No talking in the
library.
Limit phone
conversations to
five minutes.
No friends in the
house without an
adult present.
No watching TV
until all homework
is finished.
No chewing gum in
school.
In real life, things don’t always stop with one cause and one effect. Each story below has a series of causes and effects.
Use the graphs to show the chain of events. The first one has been started for you.
Chris bought a new computer game. Then she didn’t have any money to go to a movie. She decided to ask
her brother for a loan. He gave her part of his allowance.
Operation Cleanup
Jamie Perez got tired of looking at trash on his way to school, so he talked to his fifth-grade class. Because of
his talk, Jamie’s class helped him clean up the school’s neighborhood. The City Council was so impressed
with Jamie’s class that it declared a citywide cleanup day.
Events in real life often have a series of causes and effects. Read the paragraphs about how
Amelia Earhart got her start piloting airplanes in the early 1900s. Then complete the graphs
to show the chain of events.
While visiting her parents in California, Amelia Earhart made her first flight with
the record-breaking pilot, Frank Hawks. Amelia said the experience was one of
“breathtaking beauty,” and that she knew exactly what she wanted to do with her
life. Nothing would stop her from learning to fly.
Amelia began taking private lessons from another woman pilot to learn to fly. A
year later, Amelia made her first solo flight. After that, she was hooked on flying
for good!
A year after her first solo flight, Amelia used all of her savings and money she
got for selling her few valuable possessions to buy her first airplane. Having her
own plane allowed Amelia to make more flights, and soon she had set the world
altitude record for women. Little did Amelia know, this was just the beginning of
her famous flying career.
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Natural disasters can have serious effects on people. Describe what effect each of these
disasters would have on the people nearby.
1. volcano
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2. hurricane
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3. flood
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4. tornado
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5. draught
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6. earthquake
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3. you forgot someone’s name and you wanted to say hello? ______________________
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4. you weren’t wearing a watch and you needed to know the time? _________________
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8. someone rang your doorbell and you were home alone? _______________________
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10. you wanted to make a phone call from a pay phone but you didn’t have any money?
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Some actions can be bad for people’s health and well-being. Other actions are dangerous or
risky for some people and fine for others. Tell whether each action below can have either a
positive or negative effect on a person’s life and why. Remember, some activities can be both
positive and negative, depending on the person.
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Cause & Effect
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Predicting 1 Name __________________________
Match the pictures in Column 1 with the pictures of what might happen in Column 2.
Column 1 Column 2
Predicting
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Predicting 2 Name __________________________
Sometimes it’s good to think ahead about what MIGHT happen so that you can avoid problems. Use the clues in the
picture to tell what might happen next.
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Predicting 3 Name __________________________
Uh, oh! Someone forgot to close the door to Buster’s dog pen. Tell someone what Buster might do.
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Predicting 4 Name __________________________
1. Hannah just checked out a book at the library. What will she do next?
2. Raoul is getting ready for bed. He put on his pajamas. What will he do next?
3. Kristin bought a toy train for her brother’s birthday. What will she do next?
Predicting
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Predicting 5 Name __________________________
Look at the pictures. Use the clues in the pictures to draw what might happen next in the
empty boxes.
Predicting
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Predicting 6 Name __________________________
Sometimes it’s very important to pay attention to time. Read each story. Then circle the
picture that shows what might happen if the person didn’t pay attention to the time.
1. Karen needs to get to work early today. She has an important meeting with her boss this
morning.
2. Aaron’s dad promised to take him to a movie on their next weekend together. Aaron really
wants to see the new Disney movie.
3. Shelby’s friend fell on the ice yesterday and broke her leg. Shelby wants to take some
cookies to her friend.
4. Andrew is looking forward to his date with Shannon. He’s going to give Shannon some
of her favorite flowers.
Predicting
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Predicting 7 Name __________________________
Look at the pictures below. Predict what will happen next from the clues in the picture.
Predicting
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Predicting 8 Name __________________________
Some of these people are good thinkers and others aren’t. Think about what might happen to
each of these people. Circle Yes if the person is a good thinker. Circle No if the person isn’t
a good thinker. Then tell why.
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Predicting
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Predicting 9 Name __________________________
Read the situations below. Then predict what each person will say.
1. You forgot to take your homework assignment to school. What might your teacher say?
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2. Your stepdad calls you to come eat dinner. You don’t go because you’re watching an
exciting TV show. What might your stepdad say?
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3. You spill milk on the floor in the school lunchroom. What might the janitor say?
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5. You invite a friend to spend the night. What might your friend say?
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6. You score a basket during gym class. What might your classmates say?
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Predicting
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Predicting 10 Name __________________________
Look at the pictures and answer the questions to predict what might happen.
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Predicting
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Predicting 11 Name __________________________
Look at the pictures and answer the questions to predict what might happen.
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Predicting
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Predicting 12 Name __________________________
Make up your own story about these pictures. Then predict what will happen next.
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Predicting
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Predicting 13 Name __________________________
This family is at the hospital. Look at the picture and answer the questions.
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3. What do you think the mom and dad will do after the girl is in bed asleep? __________
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4. What do you think the mom will do with the books? _____________________________
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6. What might the mom and dad do if the little girl gets frightened about staying in the
hospital? ______________________________________________________________
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Predicting
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Predicting 14 Name __________________________
Ms. Cortez just looked out the window and saw the school bus pull away, but Alex didn’t get
off the bus as he usually does. Look at the picture and answer the questions.
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2. What could she do to find out why Alex didn’t get off the bus? ____________________
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4. If Alex walks in the door right now, how might Ms. Cortez react? __________________
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5. What do you think Ms. Cortez will do if the school and Alex’s friends don’t know where
he is? ________________________________________________________________
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Predicting
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Predicting 15 Name __________________________
This family is going on vacation. Look at the picture and answer the questions.
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6. If it rains, what changes might the family make for the evening? ___________________
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Predicting
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Predicting 16 Name __________________________
These kids are doing stuff at home to help. Look at the picture and answer the questions.
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2. Nancy is taking glasses out of the cupboard. What might she do next? _____________
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4. What might the kids’ parents say when they get home? _________________________
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5. What do you think the kids will do after they’ve finished everything on their “To Do” list?
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Predicting
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Predicting 17 Name __________________________
Juanita delivers newspapers every day after school. Look at the picture and answer the
questions.
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2. Why do you think there are two newspapers on the step? _______________________
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5. Would it make a difference how she might feel if she knew this neighbor was out of town
or if she new this neighbor was old and lived alone? Why? ______________________
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Predicting
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Predicting 18 Name __________________________
Something bad is happening to the environment. Look at the picture and answer the
questions.
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3. What might happen to the people who live by the river? _________________________
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5. What might happen to the factory if it doesn’t stop emptying hazardous waste into the
river? _________________________________________________________________
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Predicting
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Predicting 19 Name __________________________
Something troubling happened to these brothers on their way home from school. Let’s say it
has something to do with drugs. Look at the picture and answer the questions.
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5. How do you think the boys will feel after talking to their stepmom? _________________
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Predicting
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Predicting 20 Name __________________________
These people have a problem. Look at the picture and answer the questions.
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Predicting
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Paraphrasing 1—5
Paraphrasing 1
Teacher note: Give each student a copy of page 208. Say, “Look at the picture and listen to
what I tell you about a boy named Max. Say each thing back to me using your own words.”
Paraphrasing 2
Teacher note: Give each student a copy of page 209. Say, “Look at the picture and listen to
what I tell you about Lucy’s foster family. Say each thing back to me using your own words.”
Paraphrasing 3
Teacher note: Give each student a copy of page 210. Say, “Look at the picture and listen to
my story about Morgan’s soccer game. Then repeat the story using your own words.”
1. Soccer is Morgan’s favorite sport. Her teammates say she can run as fast as lightning.
During the game last week, she scored the winning goal. Her parents caught all the
action on video.
Paraphrasing 4
Teacher note: Give each student a copy of page 211. Say, “Tell me what’s happening in each
of these pictures.”
Paraphrasing 5
Teacher note: Give each student a copy of page 212. Say, “Tell me a story about this
picture.”
Paraphrasing
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Paraphrasing 1, cont. Name __________________________
208
Paraphrasing
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Paraphrasing 2, cont. Name __________________________
209
Paraphrasing
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Paraphrasing 3, cont. Name __________________________
210
Paraphrasing
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Paraphrasing 4, cont. Name __________________________
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Paraphrasing
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Paraphrasing 5, cont. Name __________________________
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Paraphrasing
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Paraphrasing 6 Name __________________________
Look at each group of sentences. Put Xs next to the two sentences that mean almost the
same thing.
Paraphrasing
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Paraphrasing 7 Name __________________________
Read each sentence. Then circle the letter of each answer that says the same thing in a
different way.
Paraphrasing
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Paraphrasing 8 Name __________________________
Read the sentence that goes with each picture. Then choose a word from the box that means
almost the same thing as the bolded word. Rewrite the sentence using the new word.
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Paraphrasing
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Paraphrasing 9 Name __________________________
3. border c. break up
8. smooth h. in a circle
Paraphrasing
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Paraphrasing 10 Name __________________________
Read each sentence. Then put an X next to the sentence that means the same thing.
10. Mr. Winn said his new tractor cost an arm and a leg.
_____ a. Mr. Winn paid for his new tractor with an arm and a leg.
_____ b. Mr. Winn’s new tractor cost a lot.
Paraphrasing
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Paraphrasing 11 Name __________________________
Look at these signs. In your own words, write what they mean.
1. _____________________________ 2. _____________________________
3. _____________________________ 4. _____________________________
5. _____________________________ 6. _____________________________
Paraphrasing
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Paraphrasing 12 Name __________________________
1. _____________________________ 2. _____________________________
3. _____________________________ 4. _____________________________
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5. _____________________________ 6. _____________________________
7. _____________________________ 8. _____________________________
Paraphrasing
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Paraphrasing 13 Name __________________________
Read each sentence. Then choose a word from the box that means almost the same thing as
the bolded word. Rewrite the sentence using the new word. You won’t use all the words.
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Paraphrasing
No-Glamour Language 220 Copyright © 1998 LinguiSystems, Inc.
Paraphrasing 14 Name __________________________
Rewrite each sentence replacing each underlined word with a word or phrase that means the
same thing.
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2. My room is messy.
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10. The strong man raised the barbells over his head.
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Paraphrasing
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Paraphrasing 15 Name __________________________
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Paraphrasing
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Paraphrasing 16 Name __________________________
2. If you walk through the exit, are you going into a building? yes no
11. If you’re the first in line, is everyone else behind you? yes no
14. If you are weak, can you lift something that is very heavy? yes no
17. If your teacher says you’re being too loud, are you noisy? yes no
Paraphrasing
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Paraphrasing 17 Name __________________________
7. If you are following someone, are you leading the way? yes no
Paraphrasing
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Paraphrasing 18 Name __________________________
Rewrite each sentence or paragraph, replacing the underlined words with other words or
phrases that mean the same thing.
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2. When Jeff fell in the mud, it was hard for me to keep a straight face.
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6. My aunt is a health nut. She jogs every morning and goes to the gym to work out every
night. When I spent the weekend with her, I had to roll out of bed at the crack of dawn. I
ran with her, but I had to stop every minute or so to catch my breath. By the time we got
back to her apartment, I was so exhausted I wanted to hit the sack again.
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Paraphrasing
No-Glamour Language 225 Copyright © 1998 LinguiSystems, Inc.
Paraphrasing 19 Name __________________________
Read these common proverbs. Then write what you think each one means.
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Paraphrasing
No-Glamour Language 226 Copyright © 1998 LinguiSystems, Inc.
Main Idea 1 Name __________________________
The most important thing in a story or picture is called the main idea. Look at each picture.
Tell the main idea.
Main Idea
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Main Idea 2 Name __________________________
The most important thing in a story or picture is called the main idea. Look at each picture.
Tell the main idea.
Main Idea
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Main Idea 3 Name __________________________
What is happening in each picture? Tell someone the main idea of each.
1 2
3 4
Main Idea
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Main Idea 4 Name __________________________
The most important thing in a story or picture is called the main idea. Make up a story to go
with these pictures. Then tell the main idea.
Main Idea
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Main Idea 5 Name __________________________
Draw a picture to go with each story below. Then tell the main idea.
Do you hate ants? Then maybe you should get an anteater for a pet! A giant
anteater can eat 30,000 ants in one day. It can scoop up as many as 500 ants
with each flick of its long, sticky tongue.
Astronauts don’t sleep in beds while in space. Instead, they sleep in bags that
are strapped down to stop them from floating around. They even have to tuck
or tie their arms in to stop them from waving around!
Main Idea
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Main Idea 6 Name __________________________
Read each paragraph. Then check the box that tells the main idea. Remember, the main
idea is the most important thing.
1. The Fuzzy Tomatoes is a hot new band. Yesterday they came to our
school. They played a concert for the whole school. The best song
they played was “I Love Paste.”
2. Chris loves basketball. He’d rather play basketball than watch TV. His
favorite team is the Phoenix Suns. Chris likes to pretend he’s a Phoenix
Sun when he plays basketball.
3. Lonnie loves to draw. Every morning she gets out her drawing kit of
pencils, markers, chalk, and paper. She thinks about what she’ll draw
and works at it until it’s finished. She really likes to draw nature scenes.
Today she’s drawing a picture of a farm.
Main Idea
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Main Idea 7 Name __________________________
Read each message. Then put a check mark next to the sentence that tells the main idea.
1. Lots of kids like to play baseball! If you’re one of them, come to Little
League tryouts Tuesday after school. Gloves and bats will be provided.
2. Mr. Martinez reads stories in the library every day before school. He can
make his voice sound just like the characters in the story. If you get to
school early, stop by the library to listen to one of Mr. Martinez’s stories.
It’s really fun!
3. Want to learn how to juggle? Kirby the Clown will be giving lessons
once a week during gym for one month. You’ll start with tennis balls and
work your way up to bowling pins. Be sure to bring protective footwear!
Sign up in the principal’s office.
Main Idea
No-Glamour Language 233 Copyright © 1998 LinguiSystems, Inc.
Main Idea 8 Name __________________________
Every paragraph of a story has a main idea. Write the main idea of each paragraph on the
line below it.
It’s Dreamy!
Main Idea
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Main Idea 9 Name __________________________
Sometimes the main idea of a paragraph is stated in one sentence. Other times, you have to
make up your own sentence to explain the main idea.
Read each paragraph. If the main idea is stated in one sentence, underline it. If it isn’t, write
your own sentence to tell the main idea.
❇ ❇ ❇ ❇
❇ ❇ ❇ ❇
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Have you ever seen a geyser erupt? The famous geyser Old Faithful
blows its top every 65 minutes. Twelve thousand gallons of water
blast 150 feet in the air. Old Faithful hasn’t missed an eruption in over
100 years.
❇ ❇ ❇ ❇
Main Idea
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Main Idea 10 Name __________________________
Details tell more about the main idea. Read each list of details below. Then write the main
idea on the line.
Main Idea
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Main Idea 11 Name __________________________
Supporting details tell about the main idea of a paragraph or story. You can figure out the
main idea by thinking about the supporting details.
Read each list of supporting details. Then write a main idea that matches these supporting
details.
Main Idea
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Main Idea 12 Name __________________________
Supporting details tell about the main idea of a paragraph or story. You can figure out the
main idea by thinking about the supporting details.
Read each ad and underline the supporting details. Then list the supporting details. Finally,
use the supporting details to state the ad’s main idea.
For years people have been trying to find a better way to “go” in the dark.
Finally the search is over! For only $29.95, you can own Star Twinkle’s Glow-
in-the-Dark Toilet Seat! This device gives a soft glow which lights your path
to the bathroom. Choose from a variety of colors, including warm pastels.
Order your “glowseat” today!
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Main Idea
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Main Idea 13 Name __________________________
You know that supporting details tell more about a main idea. Nonsupporting details don’t
relate directly to the main idea. These details aren’t as important as the supporting details.
Read each passage. Then underline the main idea. Draw a line through each nonsupporting
detail. (Hint: There are two nonsupporting details in each passage.)
Ellen’s dog, Nibbles, is an unusual dog. He’s four years old today. Whenever
anyone pets him, Nibbles sneezes. And it’s not just your average sneeze — it’s
anything. Nibbles has light brown hair with white paws and a white chest. Maybe
we should give Nibbles a more unusual name to go with his unusual habit —
like Gesundheit!
My older sister makes a lot of noise. Our puppy barks and wants to play. My big
sister always plays her music so loud that we shout when we want to talk to each
other. She’s fourteen years old. The phone usually rings about every ten minutes
for my sister. It’s too noisy at home to think, let alone do my homework!
Jefferson Elementary School will be having its biggest fund-raiser of the year this
Saturday. Saturday isn’t a school day. The school’s teachers will be hosting a
computer game. Tickets for the carnival games will be fifty cents each. There will
Main Idea
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Main Idea 14 Name __________________________
Underline the main idea in each of the paragraphs below. Then write the supporting details
on the lines under each paragraph.
Dan had a crazy dream last night. He dreamt that he found a magic ring in
his box of Fruity-Os at breakfast. When he put on the ring, he suddenly had
special powers!
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Dan was astonished. He soon realized that his special powers gave him the
ability to communicate with animals. When he went outside, Dan listened in
amazement as two birds argued over the best way to build a nest. When Dan
spotted a toad hopping through the grass, he gave him directions to the nearest
pond. Dan even helped a small squirrel gather acorns.
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Dan’s dog, Champ, was in the backyard, too. Champ had spent all morning
looking for his favorite bone, but it was nowhere to be found. When Champ
noticed Dan’s new powers, he immediately asked Dan for help finding the bone.
They searched under rocks, behind bushes, and in Champ’s dog house. Finally
they found the bone in the grass under Champ’s favorite tree.
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Champ thanked Dan for his help. Just then Dan spotted a beautiful butterfly.
But when he tried to talk to it, the butterfly was frightened and flew away. Dan
looked at his hand and realized he had lost his ring. His special powers were
gone! “Champ, I need your help!” Dan called, but Champ didn’t seem to notice.
He was too busy chomping on his favorite bone!
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Main Idea
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Summarizing 1 Name __________________________
When you talk about a story, you tell about who. Tell about who as you draw pictures in the
boxes.
Summarizing
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Summarizing 2 Name __________________________
When you talk about a story, you tell what happened. Tell what happened in these sets of
pictures.
Summarizing
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Summarizing 3 Name __________________________
A story tells where and when. Look at these pictures. Tell where and when they happened.
Summarizing
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Summarizing 4 Name __________________________
Summarizing
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Summarizing 5 Name __________________________
Summarizing
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Summarizing 6 Name __________________________
Fill in the Summary Guide below to answer important questions about this story. Then put an
X in front of the statement that tells the summary of the story.
Angelo had never had a real job before so he was excited to be working for Ms.
Jackson. On Saturday morning, Angelo dusted, mopped, and vacuumed her
apartment. In the afternoon, he helped Ms. Jackson take care of her new baby.
At the end of the day, Angelo was tired but proud of the work he had done.
____ Angelo went to Ms. Jackson’s apartment. He was tired and wanted to take a nap.
____ Angelo started a new job Saturday. He’s helping Ms. Jackson clean her apartment
and take care of her baby.
Summarizing
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Summarizing 7 Name __________________________
Fill in the Summary Guide below to answer important questions about this story. Then put an
X in front of the statement that tells the summary of the story.
This was Emily’s first visit to a roller-skating rink, and she was a little nervous. She
put on her skates, but at first, she was afraid to go out on the rink. After a little
coaxing, Emily’s dad talked her into trying to skate. She did great! She even won
a prize for being the best skater.
____ On her first visit to the rink, Emily was afraid to skate. She decided to try skating and
won a prize for being the best skater.
____ There was a contest at the skating rink. All the skaters had to skate around the rink.
The skaters who fell were out. The last skater in the rink won a prize.
____ On her first visit to the rink, Emily was too scared to skate.
Summarizing
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Summarizing 8 Name __________________________
Before you can summarize a message or story, you have to decide what information is the
most important. A good way to do this is to ask Who?, What?, When?, Where?, Why?, and
How? Let’s try it.
Read this message and answer the questions to find the important details.
6. How will the students know what their assignments are? _________________________
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7. Look at the information so far. What are the most important details?
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8. Now use the information from your answers to write a summary of the message.
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Summarizing
No-Glamour Language 248 Copyright © 1998 LinguiSystems, Inc.
Summarizing 9 Name __________________________
Before you can summarize a message or story, you have to decide what information is the
most important. A good way to do this is to ask Who?, What?, When?, Where?, and Why?
Let’s try it.
Read this story and answer the questions to find the important details.
6. Look at the information so far. What are the most important details?
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7. Now use the information from your answers to write a summary of the story.
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Summarizing 10 Name __________________________
Before you can summarize a message or story, you have to decide what information is the
most important. A good way to do this is to ask What?, Where?, How?, and Why? Let’s
try it.
Read this passage and answer the questions to find the important details.
5. Look at the information so far. What are the most important details?
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6. Now use the information from your answers to write a summary of the passage.
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Summarizing 11 Name __________________________
A good summary includes only the most important information or details. Nonsupporting
details, or details that aren’t as important, should be left out of your summary.
Read each passage. Ask yourself questions to find the important details. Then draw a line
through each nonsupporting detail. (Hint: There are two nonsupporting details in the first
passage and four nonsupporting details in the second passage.)
Egyptian Pyramids
The Saguaro
What lives in the desert, is 60 feet tall, and 150 years old?
A saguaro cactus! Lizards live in the desert, too.
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Summarizing 12 Name __________________________
A good summary includes only the most important information or details. Nonsupporting
details, or details that aren’t as important, should be left out of your summary.
Read the passage below. Write the supporting and nonsupporting details in the chart where
they belong. Then write a summary.
What was the most important discovery of the early cave people? It was probably
the campfire. I learned how to build a campfire in Cub Scouts last year. The heat
from their campfires kept cave people warm on cold nights. I just use a thick quilt!
The fire’s light let cave people see after the sun went down. They also used their
campfires to cook their meat and to scare away wild animals. I love to roast
marshmallows over a campfire! For early cave people, the campfire was a very
special companion.
Summary ________________________________________________________________
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Summarizing 13 Name __________________________
Putting something into your own words without shortening it is called paraphrasing. We
paraphrase when we retell something.
On another sheet of paper, practice paraphrasing what you read below. Then shorten the
information to summarize what you’ve read. Write your summary on the lines under each
paragraph. Remember to only include the most important details in your summaries.
Penguins
Summary ________________________________________________________________
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Do trees really breathe? You bet! Like other plants, trees take
in air through tiny openings on the bottom of their leaves. The
air inside the leaves and the energy from the sun help trees
make food so they can grow. That’s why pollution is bad for
trees, too. If the air is dirty, trees can’t feed themselves very
well and they die.
Summary ________________________________________________________________
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Summarizing
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Summarizing 14 Name __________________________
Putting something into your own words without shortening it is called paraphrasing. We
paraphrase when we retell something.
On another sheet of paper, practice paraphrasing what you read below. Then shorten the
information to summarize what you’ve read. Write your summary on the lines under each
paragraph. Remember to only include the most important details in your summaries.
Abducted by Aliens
Summary ________________________________________________________________
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That’s Entertainment!
Summary ________________________________________________________________
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Summarizing
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Giving Reasons 1 Name __________________________
There are reasons things happen. Circle three reasons we need rain.
1 2
3 4
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Giving Reasons 2 Name __________________________
There is a reason for almost everything we do. Circle three reasons you might see a doctor.
1 2
3 4
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Giving Reasons 3 Name __________________________
Each picture shows something that happened. Circle the real reason it happened. Cross out
the silly reason.
Action Reasons
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Giving Reasons 4 Name __________________________
There are often good reasons for doing things you don’t want to do. Let’s find some in the
situations below.
You won’t be grumpy You won’t be tired You’ll get super powers.
the next day. at school.
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Giving Reasons 5 Name __________________________
There are often good reasons for doing certain things. Let’s find some in the situations below.
1. Cross out the picture that isn’t a reason for going to school.
You get to see your friends. You learn things. You get to spend time with
your family.
You’ll make your You’ll get to school Your home will be cleaner.
parents happy. on time.
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Giving Reasons 6 Name __________________________
Look at each picture. Circle the words you think describe it. These words might be reasons
someone would like or not like something. Then answer the question, and tell someone why
you answered the way you did.
1. sweet crunchy
2. exciting fun
3. fun easy to do
4. scary smooth
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Giving Reasons 7 Name __________________________
If you have an opinion, you should give a reason. After you say whether you like or don’t like
something, use the word because to begin your reason. Look at these opinions:
I like apples because they are crunchy. Reason: apples are crunchy
I don’t like spinach because it has no taste. Reason: spinach has no taste
Read each sentence. Then fill in the blanks with the words from the box that fit best. The first
one is done for you.
don’t like
1. I _____________________ because
to watch baseball _____________________ it’s not very
exciting.
to stay inside.
and clean.
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Giving Reasons 8 Name __________________________
1. Marla looks both ways before crossing a. she wants to cross safely
b. they’re excited
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Giving Reasons 9 Name __________________________
There is a reason for every action. Match each action with the best reason to do it.
Action Reason
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Giving Reasons 10 Name __________________________
Why do people wash their hair? Reason: People wash their hair because
they want it to be clean and shiny.
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4. Why should you wear a helmet when you skate or ride a bicycle?
You should wear a helmet when you skate or ride a bicycle because _____________
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Giving Reasons 11 Name __________________________
Why do birds build nests? Reason: Birds build nests because they
need a place to lay their eggs.
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5. Why do we go to school?
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6. Why shouldn’t you answer the door when an adult isn’t home?
You shouldn’t answer the door when an adult isn’t home because _______________
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Giving Reasons 12 Name __________________________
We use the word because to begin a reason. There are other words you can use to give
reasons, too.
Complete each sentence with a word from the box that makes sense. Underline the reason
in each sentence. Tell someone whether you agree or disagree with each sentence.
because to so
3. You wear a seat belt in the car ___________________ stay safe in an accident.
4. You should drink milk ___________________ it helps make your bones strong.
5. Wash your hands before you eat ___________________ you don’t get germs on
your food.
9. Pull your chair close to the table ___________________ you don’t drop food in your lap.
10. Soccer is a tiring game ___________________ you’re running the whole time.
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Giving Reasons 13 Name __________________________
Underline the reasons in the sentences. Remember to look for the word because, to, or so at
the beginning of a reason.
1. Whales live in the ocean because their skin would dry out on land.
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4. The river flooded because its banks couldn’t hold all the rain.
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5. Eat five fruits and vegetables a day to keep your body healthy.
Why should you eat five fruits and vegetables a day? ____________________________
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6. Pluto is the coldest planet in the solar system because it’s so far from the sun.
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Giving Reasons 14 Name __________________________
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Giving Reasons 15 Name __________________________
Think about the things you do every day. Is there a reason you do each thing? For example,
what’s the reason you get out of bed every morning? Do you do it because you’re ready to
wake up, because you need to get ready for school, or because your mom tells you to?
Write something you do at each time of day. Then write a reason you do it.
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right after you get up?
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as soon as you get to school?
____________________________ __________________________________
____________________________ __________________________________
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when the bell rings to go home?
____________________________ __________________________________
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right before you go to bed?
____________________________ __________________________________
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Giving Reasons 16 Name __________________________
Each person below has an opinion. Underline the reason each person gives to support
her or his opinion. Look for the word because. That word is often used in a reason.
Too many people drive cars. Fewer people should drive cars because
it would cut down on pollution.
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Giving Reasons 17 Name __________________________
Think about the things you do every day. Do you do things for more than one reason? For
example, do you go to school to learn, to see your friends, or to have a place to be while
your parents are at work?
Read each pair of reasons below. Put a check mark by the reason that makes the
most sense.
2. ________ Don’t let the water run while you brush your teeth because
it makes too much noise.
________ Don’t let the water run while you brush your teeth because
it wastes water.
3. ________ At the end of the school day, walk down the halls so you won’t trip
and fall on someone.
________ At the end of the school day, walk down the halls so everyone can
watch you go by.
4. ________ Wear your gloves on a cold day to keep your fingers from getting
frostbitten.
________ Wear your gloves on a cold day to keep your hands clean.
5. ________ Use a lot of sunblock on a sunny day to help you smell good.
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Giving Reasons 18 Name __________________________
People will listen to your opinions if you back them up with good reasons. Complete the opinions below. Then give two
reasons to support your opinion.
Opinion Reasons
____________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________
_____________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________
_____________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________
_____________________________ 2. ____________________________________________________
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Giving Reasons 19 Name __________________________
The person below has a tough decision to make. Read his problem. Then answer the
questions about the reasons he should or shouldn’t do something. Read closely to find
the reasons.
a. __________________________________________________________________
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b. __________________________________________________________________
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3. What would you do if you were Lance? What are your reasons?
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Giving Reasons 20 Name __________________________
The person below has a tough decision to make. Read her problem. Then answer the
questions about the reasons she should or shouldn’t do something. Read closely to find
the reasons.
Jada is taking a social studies test. She notices her best friend is copying
her paper. Jada knows copying is wrong and she should tell the teacher.
Copying is wrong because Jada’s friend won’t learn anything if all she does
is copy. Another reason copying is wrong is it’s unfair for Jada to do all the
studying while her friend gets the same grade. On the other hand, if Jada
tells on her friend, their friendship would probably be over. Another reason
to not tell is that other kids will probably tease Jada and call her a tattletale.
What should Jada do?
a. __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
b. __________________________________________________________________
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a. __________________________________________________________________
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b. __________________________________________________________________
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3. What would you do if you were Jada? What are your reasons?
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Opinions 1 Name __________________________
When you give an opinion, you say whether or not you like something. Circle each thing
below that you like. Put an X through the things you don’t like.
Opinions
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Opinions 2 Name __________________________
An opinion is how you feel about something. Look at each picture. If you like it, circle the
. If you don’t like it, circle the .
1.
cat
2.
monster truck
3.
reading
4.
playing soccer
5.
broccoli
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Opinions 3 Name __________________________
An opinion is how you feel about something. Look at each picture. If you like it, circle the
. If you don’t like it, circle the .
1.
in-line skating
2.
spaghetti
3.
snake
4.
painting a picture
5.
shopping
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Opinions 4 Name __________________________
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Opinions 5 Name __________________________
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Opinions 6 Name __________________________
Read each sentence. Circle the word or words that tell how you feel.
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Opinions 7 Name __________________________
Complete each opinion with the word or words from the box that tell how you feel.
2. I ____________________ elephants.
3. I ____________________ cauliflower.
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Opinions 8 Name __________________________
Complete each opinion with the word or words from the box that tell how you feel.
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Opinions 9 Name __________________________
Read each sentence. Circle if you agree. Circle if you don’t agree. Circle if
you don’t know how you feel.
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Opinions 10 Name __________________________
We use the words like and don’t like to tell how we feel about things. There are other words
that tell how we feel, too.
Look at the words in the box. The words on the left mean the same as like. The words on
the right mean the same as don’t like. Use words from the box to complete each opinion.
You’ll use some words more than once.
enjoy detest
love dislike
favor don’t care for
10. Why do you think most people ____________________ ice cream, but
Opinions
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Opinions 11 Name __________________________
Answer these questions with your own opinions. Compare your opinions to your classmates’
opinions. Talk about your differences of opinion.
Opinions
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Opinions 12 Name __________________________
Take a poll of people’s opinions. Ask at least ten people the questions below, and keep track
of their answers on another sheet of paper. Then count their answers to figure out the most
popular responses. Record your findings in the chart. Compare your results with classmates’
results. Are there differences? Why do people have so many different opinions?
Opinions
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Opinions 13 Name __________________________
Use the information to write complete sentences that state your opinions. The first one is
done for you.
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Opinions 14 Name __________________________
You can tell a person’s opinion by the words he uses. Read what each person says. Then
put a check mark next to the correct answer to the question. Explain your answers to
someone.
1. “Yuck!” Marla said. “This spaghetti tastes like someone dropped it on the floor.”
2. “You should have seen that movie,” Tony smiled. “It was great!”
3. Tia laughed, “Mr. Lee is the funniest teacher I’ve ever had. He even makes math fun.”
4. “I played Space Disaster at Jacob’s house,” Mario said, “but Robo-Dude was a lot better.”
5. “Did you read Night of the Hawk?” Sheila frowned. “If you haven’t, don’t bother.”
6. “The Knicks won the game at the last second,” Tori said. “I couldn’t stop jumping up
and down for ten minutes.”
Opinions
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Opinions 15 Name __________________________
There are good and bad ways to express your opinions. Here are some words you should
avoid using when giving your opinion so you don’t make people mad:
awful stink
hate the worst
worthless rotten
boring stupid
If you use a word like awful to describe something someone else likes, you could hurt her
feelings. Plus, people may not pay attention to your opinions if you use words that offend
them.
Read the poorly expressed opinions below. Underline the words that might make someone
mad if she disagrees with what was said.
3. I hate all this math homework. It’s stupid that we should have so much.
4. The Nets are a really rotten team. Most of their players are worthless.
6. I don’t know why you even try to play tennis. You’re the worst player I’ve ever seen.
7. This video is so boring. Who cares about the stupid life cycle of a butterfly?
9. I hate eating broccoli. It’s the worst food I can think of.
10. We took an awful field trip to a box factory. It was a rotten way to spend the day.
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Opinions 16 Name __________________________
It’s natural for people to have different opinions. Sometimes people feel so strongly about
their opinions, they’ll even fight over them. One way to avoid trouble with opinions is to learn
how to express them diplomatically. That means you give your opinion calmly and without
using words that might make someone mad.
Read each pair of opinions. Put a check mark next to each opinion that is stated
diplomatically.
2. ❑ Taylor practices the piano a lot but doesn’t seem to get better.
❑ I wish Ms. Stein would write a little larger. I have trouble reading from the
chalkboard.
❑ I don’t think I’ll order pizza there again. It wasn’t the best I’ve had.
Opinions
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Opinions 17 Name __________________________
Read each poorly expressed opinion below. Then rewrite the opinion to sound more
diplomatic. Get rid of the words that might make someone mad, and replace them with less
emotional words. Here are some examples of emotional words that can be replaced with
more diplomatic ones:
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3. The school play was so boring, I slept through the whole thing.
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Opinions 18 Name __________________________
There are many sides to every issue. Read each issue and what some people have to say.
Cross out the opinions you don’t agree with. Then write your opinion. Be ready to give
reasons for your choices.
I think __________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
I think ___________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
You should wear a You should only wear a Bicycle helmets don’t
helmet whenever you bicycle helmet if you’re really protect you, so
ride a bicycle. riding in traffic. don’t wear them.
I think ___________________________________________________________
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Opinions 19 Name __________________________
Look at each controversial issue. Write two opinions people might have on the issue. Then
put a check mark beside the opinion you agree with more. An example is done for you.
✓ Opinion #1 __________________________________________________________
❑ All kids under 16 should be home and off the streets by
8:00 in the evening.
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❑ Curfews for kids under 16 are not a good idea and won’t
Opinion #2 _________________________________________________________
❑ Opinion #1 _________________________________________________________
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❑ Opinion #2 _________________________________________________________
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❑ Opinion #1 _________________________________________________________
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❑ Opinion #2 _________________________________________________________
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4. Issue: recycling
❑ Opinion #1 _________________________________________________________
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❑ Opinion #2 _________________________________________________________
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Opinions 20 Name __________________________
Read each news story below. Then write and explain your opinion.
1. The mayor announced a new plan today. He said that every street in the city will
have a special lane for bicycles. The bicycle lanes will make it safer for riders to
ride around the city. Cyclists are very happy. Many people who drive cars aren’t
very happy, though. They’re mad because adding new bicycle lanes means
some of the car lanes will be taken away. Car owners think it will be harder to
drive around in the city.
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2. Many schools are trying something new. They are putting boys and girls into
separate classes. Some educators think students will learn better if they are in
separate classrooms. They think that a boys only or girls only class will learn
more if students aren’t spending time looking at the other sex. Lots of students
aren’t too happy about this change. They want to stay in the same room with
their friends rather than be split up.
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3. Computers have become important in schools. In fact, some people say that
every student’s desk should contain a computer. They think a computer in every
student’s hands will cut down on paper use and help kids learn better. Other
people aren’t so sure. They believe that computers are too expensive and have
to be replaced too quickly. They also say students can learn with books and
study, not computers.
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Multiple Meanings 1 Name __________________________
tie
bat
cut
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Multiple Meanings 2 Name __________________________
Draw a line from each word to both of its meanings. Then use each word in a sentence to
show the two meanings.
wave
cold
step
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Multiple Meanings 3 Name __________________________
Draw a line from each word to both of its meanings. Then use each word in a sentence to
show the two meanings.
ring
punch
rock
sink
Multiple Meanings
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Multiple Meanings 4 Name __________________________
Multiple Meanings
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Multiple Meanings 5 Name __________________________
Circle the picture telling the meaning of the bolded word. Then make up a sentence to
describe the other picture.
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Multiple Meanings 6 Name __________________________
1. ___________________________ 2. ___________________________
3. ___________________________ 4. ___________________________
5. ___________________________ 6. ___________________________
7. ___________________________ 8. ___________________________
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Multiple Meanings 7 Name __________________________
Draw a line from each sentence on the left to the picture that shows its meaning on the right.
Multiple Meanings
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Multiple Meanings 8 Name __________________________
Write the letter A or B to match a picture to each sentence. Then try to think of a third
meaning for each bolded word.
A B
_____ 1. Kelly cut her finger with the scissors.
A B
_____ 3. Jack was in a hurry. He charged into the store to get some dog food.
A B
_____ 5. A stray duck flew over Mr. Edward’s yard yesterday.
Multiple Meanings
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Multiple Meanings 9 Name __________________________
Read the story below. Underline the multiple meaning words. Then put an X by the correct
definition for each word you underlined.
5. wave _____ water that moves along the top of an ocean or lake
_____ what someone does when he says hello or good-bye
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Multiple Meanings 10 Name __________________________
Write the letter A or B to match a picture to each sentence. Then try to think of a third
meaning for each bolded word.
A B
_____ 1. The horses love to drink from the cool spring.
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A B
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Multiple Meanings 11 Name __________________________
Read the sentences below. Then choose the correct meaning for the underlined word and
write that letter in the blank.
_____ Myrtle had never seen a palm until she went to Hawaii.
_____ As she walked off the plane her palms began to sweat.
_____ “May I give you a hand with your luggage,” asked the skycap.
_____ Myrtle put the luggage ticket in his hand.
Multiple Meanings
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Multiple Meanings 12 Name __________________________
Think of the meaning of each bolded word as it’s used in the passage below.
in. Our team beat the champions! The fans went crazy!
1. tie ___________________________________________________________________
2. pass _________________________________________________________________
3. ball __________________________________________________________________
4. dribble _______________________________________________________________
5. court _________________________________________________________________
6. charge ________________________________________________________________
7. beat __________________________________________________________________
8. fans __________________________________________________________________
Multiple Meanings
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Multiple Meanings 13 Name __________________________
Read the passage below. Fill in each blank with a multiple meaning word. Use the definitions
in the box to help you. (Hint: You’ll use each word two times.)
Nan and Stan were having an argument. Nan accused Stan of stealing some money. Instead
of fighting, they asked Dan to be their ____________________ and decide who was
____________________,” cried Nan. “Impossible,” said Stan. “You said you lost it over a
spotted something. “Nan, look to your ____________________.” There on the floor was a
shiny object. Dan picked it up. “This was an easy case for me to ____________________,”
said Dan. Nan thanked Dan. “Let me split it with you,” she said. “You can’t,” replied Dan.
Multiple Meanings
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Multiple Meanings 14 Name __________________________
Match the words in the middle column with the correct definitions in Column A and in Column B.
A B
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Multiple Meanings 15 Name __________________________
Read each definition. Pick a word from the word box and write it next to the correct definition.
Then decide if the word is a noun (a person, place, thing) or a verb (action). Write noun or
verb on the blank.
9. __________ one of the fifty units that makes up the USA __________
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Multiple Meanings 16 Name __________________________
G. bright
_______ 9. to spend foolishly
H. waste
_______ 10. to agree or decide
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Multiple Meanings 17 Name __________________________
Read the following headlines from the newspaper. Tell what the underlined word means.
Then write a sentence or make up your own headline to show another meaning using the
underlined word.
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Multiple Meanings 18 Name __________________________
Read each sentence. Decide on the meaning for the underlined word. Then answer the
questions.
1. Would you like to pay for this with cash or charge it?
What does charge mean in this sentence? _________________________________
Where might you hear this sentence? _____________________________________
2. I’d like one burger with everything and one burger plain.
What does plain mean in this sentence? ___________________________________
Where might you hear this sentence? _____________________________________
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Multiple Meanings 19 Name __________________________
Read each situation. Write a sentence to go with the situation using the multiple meaning
word.
1. A teacher is yelling at a student for daydreaming and not finishing his work. What could
the teacher say? Use the word waste.
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3. The owner of a riding stable is warning you about a certain horse you’d like to ride. What
could he say? Use the word bucks.
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4. Your friend is telling you about a new CD by your favorite group. She wants to buy it but
she doesn’t have the money. What could she say? Use the word bucks.
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5. Your PE teacher announces your class will be playing tennis. He coaches you as you play.
What could he say? Use the word racket.
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6. You have 10 friends spending the night at your house. Your parents can’t sleep and they
yell down the stairs at you. What could they say? Use the word racket.
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Multiple Meanings 20 Name __________________________
Read each phrase using a multiple meaning word. Write your own definition for the word next
to each phrase. An example is done for you.
sit in the shade under a tree where you’re out of the sun
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Idioms 1 Name __________________________
Choose the picture that shows what this sentence means and explain your answer.
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Idioms 2 Name __________________________
Choose the picture that shows what this sentence means and explain your answer.
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Idioms 3 Name __________________________
Choose the picture that shows what this sentence means and explain your answer.
Kerry said she would hit the books right after dinner.
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Idioms 4 Name __________________________
Choose the picture that shows what this sentence means and explain your answer.
Ian was all ears when his mom told her friend she’d like to get a puppy soon.
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Idioms 5 Name __________________________
Choose the picture that shows what this sentence means and explain your answer.
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Idioms 6 Name __________________________
Choose the picture that shows what this sentence means and explain your answer.
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Idioms 7 Name __________________________
Choose the picture that shows what this sentence means and explain your answer.
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Idioms 8 Name __________________________
Think about the first sentence. Then put an X on the line next to each answer that means
about the same thing as the sentence.
_____ c. You don’t have to pay any money for your dinner.
_____ c. Lester takes a really long time to get ready for school.
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Idioms 9 Name __________________________
Think about the first sentence. Then put an X on the line next to each answer that means
about the same thing as the sentence.
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Idioms 10 Name __________________________
Think about the first sentence. Then put an X on the line next to each answer that means
about the same thing as the sentence.
3. Let’s mend our fences before school gets out for the summer.
_____ a. Before it’s summer, let’s make sure all our fences are fixed.
5. When Dad asks Jon to do something, it goes in one ear and out the other.
_____ a. Jon doesn’t listen when his dad wants him to do something.
_____ b. Jon quickly forgets what his dad asks him to do.
_____ c. Jon’s dad can send messages right through Jon’s head.
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Idioms 11 Name __________________________
Think about the first sentence. Then put an X on the line next to each answer that means
about the same thing as the sentence.
1. Manuel wanted to ask Julie to the dance, but he got cold feet.
_____ a. Manuel couldn’t ask Julie to the dance because his feet were frozen.
_____ b. Manuel wanted to ask Julie to the dance, but he was too nervous.
_____ b. I’ll give you my right arm if you give me a ticket to the rock concert.
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Idioms 12 Name __________________________
Match each saying on the left to a sentence on the right that means the same thing.
1. He will drop a line to his pal. a. He won’t live very much longer.
7. He’s afraid of his own shadow. g. He will write his friend a letter.
10. He took the rap for us. j. Don’t tell anyone about this.
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Idioms 13 Name __________________________
Match each saying on the left to a sentence on the right that means the same thing.
2. My eyes popped out when I saw him. b. I told Ron I’m not going.
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Idioms 14 Name __________________________
Match each saying on the left to a sentence on the right that means the same thing.
6. You really hit the nail on the head. f. Don’t touch me!
7. Try to keep your nose clean. g. Don’t get into any trouble.
8. It’s time for you to get cracking. h. You didn’t keep your word.
10. You shouldn’t cut corners. j. You figured that one out.
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Idioms 15 Name __________________________
Match each saying on the left to a sentence on the right that means the same thing.
4. Her eyes were bigger than her stomach. d. She tried her best.
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7. She really threw me a curve. g. She took more food than she could eat.
10. Has the cat got your tongue? j. Quit wasting time.
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Idioms 16 Name __________________________
Each sentence below uses an idiom. Rewrite each sentence so that it uses different words,
but keeps the same meaning.
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Idioms 17 Name __________________________
Each sentence below uses an idiom. Rewrite each sentence so that it uses different words,
but keeps the same meaning.
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5. Sue put her foot in her mouth with her comment about wheelchairs.
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Idioms 18 Name __________________________
Each sentence below uses an idiom. Rewrite each sentence so that it uses different words,
but keeps the same meaning.
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Idioms 19 Name __________________________
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2. all wet
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4. eat crow
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8. see eye-to-eye
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Idioms 20 Name __________________________
1. circular file
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5. cracked up
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6. back-seat driver
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Analogies 1 Name __________________________
Look at each picture on the left. Circle one picture on the right that goes with it.
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Analogies 2 Name __________________________
1.
2.
3.
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Analogies 3 Name __________________________
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Analogies 4 Name __________________________
How are you different from a bear? Circle the picture that answers each question and you’ll
find out.
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Analogies 5 Name __________________________
Circle the two pictures in each row that go together. Then tell someone why they go together.
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Analogies 6 Name __________________________
1. An airplane travels through the sky. What’s something that travels on the road?
2. We use our hands to build things. Which animal uses its tail to build things?
3. Hot chocolate can warm you up on a cold day. Which drink can cool you off on a hot day?
4. We use a toothbrush to clean our teeth. What’s something we use to clean our bodies?
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Analogies 7 Name __________________________
5. How does an apple feel when you bite into it? _________________________________
Now think about a banana. Answer these same questions about a banana.
5. How does a banana feel when you bite into it? _________________________________
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Analogies 8 Name __________________________
Read the first sentence in each pair. Then circle the word that best completes the
second sentence.
6. You eat ice cream with a spoon. You eat salad with ______________________.
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Analogies 9 Name __________________________
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Analogies 10 Name __________________________
Look at the pairs of words in each row. The bolded headings tell how the pairs of words go
together. But wait! One pair in each group doesn’t go together like the others. Circle it.
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Analogies 11 Name __________________________
Circle the three pairs of words in each row that go together. Then write why they go together
in the box above each group. The first one is done for you.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Analogies 12 Name __________________________
The hardest part about working with analogies is figuring out how the words go together.
Read each analogy. Then use words from the box to complete the diagrams to show how
the words go together. The first one is done for you.
instrument
music group
measuring tool
height
2. squeak is to mouse as growl is to bear
land formation
sound
instrument
music group
3. inch is to ruler as ounce is to measuring cup
unit of
measurement
animal
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Analogies 13 Name __________________________
Apples and bananas are both fruits. They are being compared by their colors.
color
fruit
Practice completing some analogies by choosing the word that best completes each
comparison.
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Analogies 14 Name __________________________
Complete each analogy with the word from the box that best completes it.
TV calculator clock
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Analogies 15 Name __________________________
Complete each analogy with the word or words from the box that best completes it. Be
careful, these are a little harder!
long TV serious
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Analogies 16 Name __________________________
Below are the beginnings of some analogies. Read each one carefully to see what is being
compared. (The bolded words in parentheses will help you figure this out.) Then complete
each analogy by writing the words that fit best.
(action is to sport)
(season is to weather)
(animal is to habitat)
4. listen is to CD as _________________________________
band is to play read is to book finish is to homework
(part is to whole)
(word is to opposite)
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Analogies 17 Name __________________________
Read each analogy. Put a check mark beside each one that doesn’t make sense. Rewrite
the incorrect analogies so they make sense.
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Analogies 18 Name __________________________
Read each analogy. Put a check mark beside each one that doesn’t make sense. Rewrite
the incorrect analogies so they make sense.
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Analogies 19 Name __________________________
Now you’re on your own! Complete each analogy with a comparison of your own.
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Analogies 20 Name __________________________
Complete each analogy with a comparison of your own. Be careful. These are a little harder!
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Answer Key
Suggested answers are provided for tasks except those that have a wide variety of appropriate, acceptable responses. Be sure
to ask students to explain their answers to enrich expressive language skills, as well as to gain insight into answers that differ
from those listed here. Sometimes unexpected answers are absolutely acceptable, if they are supported by logical thinking.
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8. Write the name of 20
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Sequencing _3_ a. September, October,
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a book under 0
M T W TH F _2_ b. November, December
bunny; color page 127 _1_ c.
bunny purple. School Supply Sales
page 142
250
150
50
Key: = pencils
= notebooks
_1_ b. 2. September
brown. 0
M T W TH F _3_ c. 3. April
4. November
page 114 page 124 page 128 page 136 5. March; January
1. Circle 1, 3, 5, 7, Directions in box: Dad asked Isaiah to 6. December;
9. Cross out items 2, 4, help him do the February
2. Box 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. 6, 8, 10, 12. laundry. First they 7. June; April
3. Put an X on 1 Draw a line after #5. gathered all the dirty 8. October;
and 8. Answers will vary for clothes. Next they December
4. Answers will vary. words filled in on page 129 sorted them by color. 9. April; February
5. Write 11 next to #7. They washed the dark 10. July; September
10. Answers will vary for clothes and towels 11. May; March
6. Write 0 in front of #9. first. Later they 12. August; June
1. Questions not done: washed the light 13. January
7. Draw an arrow to 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11. page 130 clothes and towels. 14. August
6. Box with the circles is They put the clean, 15. March
8. Draw an arrow to 1. Circle the number first; box with the Z is wet clothes into the 16. October
5. 1 on the page. next; box with the dryer. When the
9. Draw a star by 4. 3. Draw a house on arrow is last. clothes were dry, they page 143
10. Draw a happy the back of the folded them neatly. 1. 7:00 a.m.
face in 0. sheet. page 131 The put the clean 2. 5:30 p.m.
5. Answers will vary. Answers will vary. clothes away last. 3. 8:30 p.m.
page 117 7. Answers will vary. 4. 2:15 p.m.
2. nurse’s office 9. Answers will vary. page 132 page 137 5. 10:15 a.m.
3. music room 11. Answers will vary. Pictures will vary. 6. 1 1/2 hours
4. gymnasium 7. 6:00 a.m.
5. janitor page 125 page 139 8. 3:20 p.m.
6. storeroom 1. sharp Sunday, Monday, 9. 1:15 p.m.
7. art room raise Tuesday, Wednesday, 10. 8:30 a.m.
8. library sweet Thursday, Friday, 11. 10:45 a.m.
interesting Saturday 12. 2 hours, 45
page 121 wonderful minutes
1a. yes page 133 page 140 13. 2 1/2 hours
b. no 2. peanut butter — 4 2 1. Friday 14. 2:00 p.m.
c. no jelly 1 3 2. Tuesday 15. 8:05 a.m.
d. yes macaroni — 3. Friday
cheese page 134 4. Thursday; page 144
2a. no spaghetti — Answers are given in Tuesday Answers will vary.
b. yes meatballs order left to right. 5. Saturday; Monday
c. yes bacon — eggs 1. yellow, blue, red 6. Wednesday; page 145
d. no hamburger — 2. red, plain, green, Monday Answers will vary.
French fries plain, yellow
6. b note — a musical
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6. My foot swelled after I stepped on a bee. a tone; a short page 312
message 1. make payment at
page 306 safe — a place to a later time;
wave
page 302 Answers will vary. keep valuables; free department store
1. A from harm or secure 2. without anything
cold
2. B page 307 draft — a light breeze; on it; restaurant
3. B Nan and Stan were choosing someone 3. a mold set on a
4. A having an argument. for a special group broken bone;
step 5. B Nan accused Stan of or team doctor’s office
6. A stealing some money. book — something 4. applause; play,
Instead of fighting, you read; to reserve concert
page 303 they asked Dan to be ahead of time 5. fried potatoes;
page 297
Underline: their judge and home, cafeteria,
spring decide who was right. page 309 restaurant
ring sink “State your problem,” 1. cast, verb 6. cooked so the
ring said Dan. “He stole 2. duck, noun inside is still red;
punch
watch my quarter,” cried 3. judge, noun restaurant
wave Nan. “Impossible,” 4. duck, verb 7. physically fit; gym
rock
1. ___
X the sound a said Stan. “You said 5. steer, verb class, exercise
telephone makes you lost it over a 6. dash, noun class
sink
X to be looking
2. ___ quarter of an hour 7. steer, noun
or waiting ago.” “Is it a crime to 8. yak, verb page 313
X a basin with
3. ___ lose something in this 9. state, noun Answers will vary.
a drain and faucet state?” snapped Nan. 10. dash, verb
“That’s odd,” said 11. cast, noun
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