Grade 6 English Workbook
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Unit 1 Take Action
Contents
Rescue Teams Vocabulary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The Summer of Comprehension: Character, Setting, Plot . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
the Swans Comprehension: Story Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Fluency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Text Feature: Photo and Caption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Vocabulary Strategy: Multiple-Meaning Words . . . . . . . . . 6
Phonics: Short Vowels with Variant Spellings . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Unit 2 Saving the Day
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Unit 3 Great Ideas
Energy Vocabulary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Building Green Comprehension: Cause and Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Comprehension: Cause and Effect Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Fluency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Study Skill: Study Strategies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Vocabulary Strategy: Context Clues Within
a Sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Phonics: Final / n / and /l / . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Archaeology Vocabulary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
The Emperors Comprehension: Summarize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Silent Army Comprehension: Summary Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Fluency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Literary Elements: Meter and Consonance . . . . . . . . . . 100
Vocabulary Strategy: Prexes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Phonics: Words with Prexes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
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Unit 4 Achievements
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Unit 5 Turning Points
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Unit 6 Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
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Practice
Name Vocabulary
1. Marian often had the best ideas, but her about public
speaking kept her from running for class president.
2. I would have liked to take a from the archaeological
site, but it was strictly forbidden.
3. Though the task was not difficult, I had to be careful to follow the
exactly.
4. We were startled when the author closed her book
and left.
5. The actor was extremely well trainedalways of the
audiences reaction to his performance.
6. The papers fell in a from the top of the shelf.
7. I was taught to look both ways when crossing an .
8. The huge wave was about to the tiny islands in the
sea.
Choose two of the vocabulary words in the box above and write a
sentence for each.
9.
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As you read The Summer of the Swans, fill in the Story Map.
Character
Setting
Problem
Events
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Solution
How does the information you wrote in this Story Map help you monitor
comprehension of The Summer of the Swans?
At Home: Have the student use the map to retell the story.
The Summer of the Swans
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Practice
Name Fluency
Comprehension Check
1. How did Abra help Rachel in geometry class? Character, Setting, Plot
2. What clues indicate that Rachel and Abra might make a good team?
Character, Setting, Plot
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Look at the illustration and read the caption. Then answer the questions.
Sparky Rescued! Monday, February 14, Philadelphia,
PAFirefighter Cathy Lewis carries Sparky, a ten-
year-old beagle, from his burning home. The beagle
was unconscious when firefighter Lewis pulled him out
of the fire. Sparky is being treated in an animal clinic.
Photo by Ninti Alfred.
Each word below has more than one meaning. Use a dictionary
to identify two different meanings for each word. Write two
sentencesone for each meaning of the word.
1. kind
a.
b.
2. produce
a.
b.
3. proceeds
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b.
4. park
a.
b.
Short vowel sounds are often spelled using just the vowel itself.
For example, the letter u stands for the /u/ sound in bug, cut,
and nun. The letter i stands for the /i/ sound in big, kick, and
lid. Sometimes short vowel sounds have different spellings. For
example, the /u/ sound is spelled by the ou in trouble and the o in
shove. The short /e/ sound can be spelled by the ea in thread.
Read the word in the left column. Then circle the words on the right
that make the same short vowel sound using a different spelling.
Choose five of the words above that have the short vowel sound
in them. Write a sentence for each word you chose. Underline the word
you chose in each sentence.
1.
2.
3.
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1. 2. 3.
4.
5. 6.
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4. low vegetation on the floor of a forest 1. poisonous
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As you read Lost City, fill in the Character, Setting, Plot Chart.
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How does the information you wrote in this Character, Setting, Plot Chart
help you analyze the story structure of Lost City?
At Home: Have the student use the chart to retell the story.
10 Lost City Grade 6/Unit 1
Practice
Name Fluency
Comprehension Check
1. What words would you use to describe Abdullah? Character, Setting, Plot
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2. snowcapped
3. stonework
4. staircase
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Write a sentence using a compound word. You may use one listed,
or you may choose one on your own.
5.
Look at each item. Fill in the missing vowel(s) to spell the sound.
Then write the complete word in the space.
Vowels and Diphthongs
a e i o u y ee ea ai oa
1. st m long e
2. f n long i
3. f nt long a
4. h g long u
5. c cle long i
6. l n long o
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7. n l long a
8. r d long e
10. d m long o
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Read the passages. Then list the main idea and three supporting
details for each one.
Science is all around us. Due to scientific research, we are able to
communicate through the Internet and cell phones. Every time we bake
something, we are participating in a scientific process. Our baked goods are
new substances formed from a variety of single substances. Look around you.
Many of the objects surrounding you, such as plastic or metal products, are
the results of much scientific research and study.
Main Idea:
Supporting Details:
Medicine helps us improve the quality of our lives. If you have a headache,
you can take medicine to ease the pain. If you have an infection, a doctor
can give you medicine to heal it. Without medicine, your infection could be
deadly. In addition, doctors and researchers help people fight diseases with
the help of vaccinations and antibiotics. Measles, tuberculosis, and polio are
not nearly as threatening as they were 100 years ago because of medicine.
Main Idea:
Supporting Details:
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How does the information you wrote in this Main Idea Web help you make
inferences and analyze the story structure of Gecko Glue, Cockroach
Scouts, and Spider Silk Bridges?
Comprehension Check
1. What is the main idea of this passage? Main Idea and Details
2. How have other animals helped people to develop flying machines? Main
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A library lists all its books, DVDs, and other materials in a card
catalog. There are three cards in the card catalog for each
book: an author card, a title card, and a subject card. If you
know the author, the title, or the subject, you can flip through the
appropriate section of the catalog.
An electronic catalog works the same way. However, you can
also search by key words. For instance, you can enter an authors
name and a subject, or even two or more subjects like elephants
and Indian. An electronic search result will give you a numbered
list of titles. Type in the number of the book and press enter. A
screen for that particular book will come up, and give you the
same information that you would find in a card catalog. It will also
tell you if the book is available.
When you read, you should use the surrounding text, which often
gives you definitions in context, to help you determine the meaning
of unfamiliar vocabulary. Just as its name implies, this kind of
context clue actually states the meaning of the unfamiliar word.
2. The scientists at Mission Control, the place where the trip was supervised,
were in constant contact with the astronauts who planned the repair of the
telescope.
3. So that the mission, the trip planned to fix the telescope, could succeed,
the damaged part had to be replaced.
4. When the Endeavor was in place, the shuttles robotic, or mechanical, arm
was used to grab the damaged telescope.
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5. Crew members left the shuttle through a small room with two hatches, or
doors.
1. Many folk tale characters are known for their kindness and
.
2. African folk tales often feature insect and animal characters, such as a
spider or a .
3. My grandmother through her attic to find her favorite
book from her childhood.
4. At one point in the story, the children were so hungry they were
for food.
5. The children in the story were very brave, but the enemy was
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In stories and in real life, one event can make another event
occur. For example, if your alarm does not go off then you might
be late for school. The first event is the cause, and the second
event is the effect. Authors use signal words or phrases such as
as a result, so, therefore, because, due to, and then to show the
relationships between events.
effect
3. cause
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effect
4. cause
effect
As you read The Magic Gourd, fill in the Cause and Effect Chart.
Cause Effect
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How does the information you wrote in this Cause and Effect Chart help
you make inferences and analyze the story structure of The Magic Gourd?
At Home: Have the student use the chart to retell the story.
24 The Magic Gourd Grade 6/Unit 1
Practice
Name Fluency
Comprehension Check
1. How does the climate affect the Navajo? Cause and Effect
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When you read, you should use the context, or surrounding words,
to help you determine the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary. One
kind of context clue is restatement, in which the meaning of a word
is restated after the word appears. Look at the example:
The country was afflicted by famine. It suffered from an extreme
scarcity of food.
The meaning of the word famine is restated in the sentence that
follows it.
3. The Dogon
Dogon, a tribe of people in Mali who live at the base of the Bandiagara
Cliffs, have rituals of their own.
3. You can play games, eat hot dogs, and see farm animals here.
10.
11.
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How does the information you wrote in this Main Idea Web help you make
inferences and analyze the story structure of Interrupted Journey?
At Home: Have the student use the chart to retell the story.
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Practice
Name Fluency
Comprehension Check
1. What is the main idea of the passage? Main Idea and Details
2. What natural weapons does the peregrine falcon have? Main Idea and
Details
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Think about a scene from nature. Write your own free-verse poem.
Use alliteration and imagery to capture the scene.
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Read each compound word. Put a slash through the word to divide
it into single words. Then write a sentence using the word.
1. everybody
2. downpour
3. flashbulb
4. something
5. weekend
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6. mountainside
7. beachfront
8. wildlife
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A. Write each vocabulary word from the box next to the appropriate
clue.
1. synonym of quickly
2. to cover or swallow up someone or something
3. the plant life or the plants that cover an area
4. to wear away
5. resisted the effect
B. Write the correct vocabulary word from the box in the following
sentences.
1.
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How does the information you wrote in this Inferences Chart help you
make inferences about How Ta Lola Came to Visit/Stay?
Comprehension Check
1. What kind of relationship do Jenna and her brother have? Make Inferences
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2. Why was Wilson like an extended family for Jenna? Cause and Effect
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1. Under which three headings would you probably find information about
Hurricane Andrew?
2. Where could you learn the days of the week in French?
4. Where would you find out what public official is the head of your state?
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3. Even though they might fail to win the game, the players always hope to win
the next one.
Plurals are often formed by adding the letter s to the end of a word.
dog + s = dogs cat + s = cats
Some words have to be changed slightly to form plurals.
wolf wolves knife knives
Sometimes, the letter s does not make an /s/ sound. Instead, it
makes the /z/ sound.
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9.
10.
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Saturn
Pluto Earth
Jupiter
Sun
Mercury Mars
Venus
Uranus
Neptune
3. Which planet is likely to be the coldest planet in the solar system? Explain.
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4. Which planets would we most likely be able to see in our night sky with no
telescope? Explain.
Evidence Inferences
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How does the information you wrote in this Inferences Diagram help you
monitor comprehension of The Night of the Pomegranate?
At Home: Have the student use the chart to retell the story.
The Night of the Pomegranate
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Practice
Name Fluency
Comprehension Check
1. What is the main idea of this passage? Main Idea and Details
2. How are ancient astronomers and modern astronomers alike? How are they
different? Compare and Contrast
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1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969
Year
3. Which year had the most attempts to explore Venus? How many?
5. What trend does this line graph show over the time period given?
Pronunciation keys are given. Identify the word for which the
pronunciation key is given.
1. vu r 4. plan i tere
2. tel skop 5. nol ij
3. str gaz 6. i klips
Write four sentences. Use one of the words from the list above in
each sentence.
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8.
9.
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When you add -ed or -ing to a word, you usually double the last
consonant when the vowel that comes before the ending has a
short sound.
trap + ed = trapped trap + ing = trapping
shop + ed = shopped shop + ing = shopping
You do not double the last consonant when the vowel that comes
before it is long or when the word ends with more than one
consonant. You just add the ending. If a word ends with a silent e,
you drop the e before adding the ending.
peek + ed = peeked peek + ing = peeking
rest + ed = rested rest + ing = resting
time + ed = timed time + ing = timing
There are also some exceptions to the rules above.
pilot + ed = piloted pilot + ing = piloting
travel + ed = traveled travel + ing = traveling
Read each word and add the endings -ed and -ing to each one.
Follow the rules above.
1. open 6. trot
2. close 7. coat
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3. hope 8. cook
4. hop 9. direct
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1. What generalization about this tsunami can you make from the information
in the first paragraph?
4. What can you say about people in general based on the information in the
article?
5. What are some of the relief efforts that you have heard about or read
about? List as many as you can.
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How does the information you wrote in this Generalizations Chart help
you monitor comprehension of Zoo Story?
At Home: Have the student use the chart to retell the story.
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Practice
Name Fluency
Comprehension Check
1. Why is flooding a problem? Make Generalizations
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2. How did FEMA help Des Moines? Main Idea and Details
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When you need to research a topic, you can use a search engine
to explore the Internet. You will need to think of key words to enter
into the search box. Enter the words, click on search, and the
search engine will find a list of Web sites. Each Web site listing
will have a brief description and a Web address. Click on an
underlined link to open a new Web page.
5. If you wanted to search for the effects of Andrew on Miami, which keywords
would you use?
The spellings ou, oi, au, and oo stand for a variety of sounds. For
example, the ou in found is different from the ou in fought. The ou
in found stands for the same sound as the ou in sound, while the
ou in fought stands for the same sound as the au in naughty. The
oo in gloom stands for a different sound from the oo in book. The
oi sound is the most regular and is made by either the oi in coil or
the oy in boy.
1. Circle the words in which ou stands for the same sound as in foul.
boundary loud fought bough fountain mount
2. Circle the words that have the same vowel sound as naughty.
caught bought autumn often cough laugh
3. Circle the words that have the same oo sound as in gloom.
room hook boot cook foot loot
10. b sterous
11. av d
12. cl stered
13. cl
14. depl
1. 2. 3.
4. 5.
6.
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Rumpelstiltskins Daughter
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Practice
Name Comprehension:
Problem and Solution
Problem
Attempt Outcome
Attempt Outcome
Solution
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How does the information you wrote in this Problem and Solution Chart
help you monitor comprehension of Rumpelstiltskins Daughter?
At Home: Have the student use the chart to retell the story.
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Practice
Name Fluency
Comprehension Check
1. Why does the author compare the two kingdoms? Authors Purpose
2. What can you infer about the citizens who live in the second kingdom?
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Now that you have read The Golden Touch, you know how myths
use hyperbole, explain natural occurrences, and teach a moral at
the same time. Think of an explanation for a natural occurrence.
Write your own myth about this occurrence. You can make up gods
and goddesses, or you can borrow them from ancient cultures.
Be sure that your myth not only explains an occurrence but also
teaches a lesson, such as It doesnt pay to be greedy or Be kind
to everyone.
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4. When I turned in the first draft of my report, the teacher said she wanted to
g track.
make sure I was on the right
You can break words into syllables to help you pronounce them.
If you find a word that has a Vowel/Consonant/Consonant/
Vowel (VCCV) pattern, you should draw a line between the two
consonants to break the word into syllables.
Example: Kristi Kris/ti
Sometimes words will have two sets of VCCV, as in im/por/tant.
If you find a word with a Vowel/Consonant/Consonant/Consonant/
Vowel (VCCCV) pattern, draw the line between one consonant
and the digraph or blend of two consonants.
Example: buck/le
Copy the words. Insert lines to break the words when you find
VCCV and VCCCV patterns.
1. slipper
2. correct
3. Cinderella
4. matter
5. Christmas
6. tackle
7. children
8. pumpkin
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Choose two words that have the VCCV or the VCCCV pattern.
Write them on the lines and draw lines to break them into syllables.
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Read the summary of the story The King of Mazy May by Jack
London.
Walt Masters is the main character of The King of Mazy May by Jack
London. When Walt was little, his mother died. He and his father moved to
the Klondike, a region in Alaska known for its gold. They were prospectors,
or people who looked for gold. At the time, prospectors had to make their
claims on land quickly or claim jumpers would try to steal the land. Walt,
though still a boy, was given the job of protecting his neighbor Lorens claim
while Loren traveled on foot to make his claim to the land official.
Walt noticed some strangers who were claim jumpers. He spied on them.
He learned that they hoped to get to Dawson to stake the claims before
anyone else could. Walt knew he had to do something. He took a team of the
claim jumpers dogs and raced to Dawson. The men followed him closely and
actually shot at him. Without the dogs, Walt would have been an easy target.
But those dogs saved his life. Not only that, they saved Lorens claim in the end.
What is your opinion of how Walt acted? On the lines below write a
brief paragraph explaining how you feel about what Walt did.
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As you read The Great Serum Race, fill in the Sequence Chart.
Event
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How does the information you wrote in this Sequence Chart help you
monitor comprehension of The Great Serum Race?
At Home: Have the student use the chart to retell the story.
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Practice
Name Fluency
Comprehension Check
1. What conditions might a sled dog face? Summarize
2. What problems did people have in the late 1800s in Alaska? How did dogs
help? Problem and Solution
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Try your hand at writing haiku. Write three poems that picture
different seasons. In at least one poem, include a symbol. For
example, flower buds can symbolize the coming of spring.
Use a metaphor in at least one poem.
When you finish you may draw a picture for each haiku.
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Synonyms are words that have the same or nearly the same
meaning. You can use synonyms to help you determine the
meaning of unfamiliar words. Often, synonyms are used as
context clues.
Example: Jennie was scheduled to intercept, or seize, the
message at midnight.
The word seize is a synonym for intercept.
2. hospitable
3. dejected
4. abbreviated
5. reasonable
B. Choose two sets of synonyms from the list above and write a
paragraph that includes them.
6.
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A. Copy the words. Draw lines to break the words into syllables
when you find a VCV pattern.
1. again 5. habitat
2. forest 6. Friday
3. student 7. depict
4. desert 8. delight
B. Choose two of the words from the above list. Write one sentence
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4. an area remote from the center 1. similarity or likeness
5. extremely rich and magnificent 2. figuring by mathematical
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Unit 2 Review
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Practice
Name Unit 2:
Vocabulary Review
1. boldly
2. acceptable
3. tolerable
4. failed
5. happy
6. mild
7.
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9.
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Unit 2 Review
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Name Vocabulary
B. Choose two vocabulary words from the list above. Use them in
sentences of your own.
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As you read Juan Verdades, fill in the Character, Setting, Plot Chart
How does the information you wrote in this Character, Setting, Plot Chart
help you monitor comprehension of Juan Verdades?
At Home: Have the students use the chart to retell the story.
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Practice
Name Fluency
Comprehension Check
1. Why does Benny change his mind about New Mexico? Character, Setting,
Plot
2. How do you think Bennys summer is going to turn out? Make Predictions
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The map below shows some unusual place names in the western
United States.
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A. Write each base word. Then, write a definition of the whole word.
1. illness 3. novelty
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2. memorial 4. organization
Base word: Base word:
Definition: Definition:
B. Choose two words from above. Use them in sentences of your own.
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When you read words with two or more syllables, you will find
that at least one of the syllables is accented. Say the word
wagon. The accented sound in that word is wa. Some words
have the accent at the other end of the word. Say again. This
time gain is accented. The schwa sound is never accented.
A. Say each word aloud and write each word on the line provided.
Divide each word in syllables. Place a stressmark in front of the
accented syllable.
1. flourish 6. tennis
2. remind 7. delight
3. mixture 8. fiber
4. about 9. promote
B. Choose two of the words from the list and use each in a
sentence.
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1. expressed regret
2. not thinkable
3. leisurely walk
4. started out
5. arousing an intense interest
6. characterized by a lack of stability
7. large, luxurious automobile
8. extremely elaborate
10.
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3. Why does Joshua write stories about everything that happens to him?
Text
What I Know Evidence Conclusions
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monitor comprehension of Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street?
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84 90th Street Grade 6/Unit 3
Practice
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Comprehension Check
1. How do you think Peter Smith will respond? Draw Conclusions
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2. How can you tell that Julie is a creative thinker? Make Inferences
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1.
2.
3.
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5.
7.
8.
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9.
10.
A. Read the sentences. Write the words that have the final
/r/ sound on the line.
1. A writer needs time to think of good subjects.
2. Stories are often similar to real life.
3. An author can be seen as a messenger.
4. He or she teaches lessons through specific subject matter.
B. Choose two of the words that have the /r/ sound and use each
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in a sentence.
9.
10.
As you read Building Green, fill in the Cause and Effect Chart.
Cause Effect
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you monitor comprehension of Building Green?
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Comprehension Check
1. What is the main idea of this passage? Main Idea and Details
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Study Strategies are ways that help you learn new material and
manage the information you already know.
SkimmingLook over material you have read. Dont read every
word. Just look at the headings, boldfaced words, italicized sentences,
pictures, and other things that stand out in the text. What do you know
about them?
ScanningIf you need specific information about the Revolutionary
War, for example, scan the text for key words that relate to the subject.
Make a note of pictures, time lines, or other visuals that might have
something to do with the topic you are reviewing.
NotetakingIf you havent already done so, take notes on the most
important aspects of the text. Record important terms and dates. Write
brief definitions or descriptions to remind you of the knowledge you
already have.
OutliningOne way to clearly identify main points is to construct
outlines of sections of text. You can use a formal or informal outline.
Whatever you choose, be sure to record the main ideas and supporting
details in the text.
3. If we use fewer fossil fuels, such as oil and coal, that are made from the
remains of plants and animals, there will be less demand for them.
4. If more efficient cars are built, they will use less gasoline and oil to run, and
will place less stress on the environment.
5. Architects, the people who design buildings, are coming up with new ways
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A. Fill in the correct letters to make the final /n/ sound in the
following words.
1. wag
2. deep
3. op
B. Fill in the correct letters to make the final /l/ sound in the
following words.
4. dent
5. doub
6. flann
C. Circle the words that follow the spelling patterns that stand for
the final /n/ and /l/ sounds.
7. The solar panel will help heat the house.
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1. 2.
3.
4.
5. 6.
7.
8.
Across Down
7. firmly
8. to lengthen in time
As you read The Emperors Silent Army, fill in the Summary Chart.
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monitor comprehension of The Emperors Silent Army?
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Name Fluency
Comprehension Check
1. How did the Paleolithic people paint caves in the pitch dark? Summarize
2. Why did archaeologists at first doubt that the cave art was from Paleolithic
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g of stone
Who said: Two vast and trunkless legs
Now write a short poem of your own. Use consonance in your poem.
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B. Think of three words that use the prefixes in the chart. Use
a dictionary to check whether the word can take the prefix.
6.
7.
8.
7.
8.
9.
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1. importance
2. searching
3. imitates
4. hopelessly
5. attractive
6. supporting
7. group
8. unknown
9.
10.
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11.
12.
3. How well is Sam prepared for the performance? Support your conclusions.
How does the information you wrote in this Conclusions Chart help you
monitor comprehension of The Case of the Phantom Poet?
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105
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Name Fluency
Comprehension Check
1. How would you summarize what the play is about? Summarize
2. How do you think this conflict between Joel and Erica will end? Make
Predictions
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Make a table with four columns. Title your columns Play, Theater,
Preview and Opening. Fill in the table with the appropriate
information. Then use it to answer the questions.
A. Read each verb below and decide which ending you should use
to change it to a noun. Try out the -ion ending first. If that does
not sound correct, then use -ation. Write your nouns on the lines
that follow each base word.
1. consider 5. confess
2. decorate 6. satisfy
3. promote 7. confuse
4. act 8. express
10.
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12.
1. make
2. importance
3. bad
4. luxurious
5. extend
6. joyfully
7. powerfully
8. incredible
B. Write the vocabulary word from the box that is a context clue for
the underlined words.
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Name Unit 3:
Vocabulary Review
3. As the cat looked down from the top of the tree, he realized just how
his position was.
9.
10.
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5. if you reach the top of the mountain, you are standing on this
7. you use this kind of vision to see things out the corner of your eye
9.
10.
A. Read each passage and then write what you think was the
authors primary purpose for writing.
1. John Muir was one of North Americas greatest conservationists. He worked
steadfastly to persuade the United States government to protect such
wilderness preserves as Yosemite. He also helped establish the Sierra Club
in 1892.
Authors purpose:
3. Remember that heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Most importantly, you
too can be an uncommon hero! All you need to do is to donate to our cause.
Your help will make you a hero in everyones eyes.
Authors purpose:
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B. Choose one of the stated purposes for writing and rewrite one of
the passages above as if the author had a different purpose for
writing. Use the lines below to rewrite your passage.
4.
As you read Seeing Things His Own Way, fill in the Authors
Purpose Chart.
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you monitor comprehension of Seeing Things His Own Way?
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114 Grade 6/Unit 4
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Comprehension Check
1. How would you summarize Marlas athletic career? Summarize
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2. What does the author want you to know about Marla? Authors Purpose
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Diagrams are visual illustrations that show you how something is put
together or arranged. When you look at a diagram, make sure you read
all the labels so you can be clear about what is presented. Tables are
used to organize information to make it easily accessible.
Bat Anatomy
BSNCPOFT FBST UIVNC GJSTUGJOHFS
OPTF FZF
CPEZ GJOHFSCPOFT
XJOH
GJWFUPFEGPPU
VSPQBUPHJVN
UBJM
6. Use the lines below to write a paragraph about bats. Use what you already
knew about bats and what you might have learned from the diagram.
6. Before he departs
p for work, Mitchell turns off all the lights in his home and
then he .
7. Katrina knew the stone was artificial, but she thought the
diamond looked very real.
8. Despite looking confident, inside Raja was anxious and
.
A. Add the -ion suffix to each of the words. Make the spelling
changes you need.
1. extend
2. implode
3. perceive
4. pretend
5. transmit
6. corrode
7. divide
8. emit
9. deceive
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10. transmit
B. Choose two of the words you made and use them each in a sentence
of your own. Underline the -ion words you use.
11.
12.
At Home: Together, see how many words you can list that
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have -ion at the end.
Practice
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6.
7.
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8.
Facts:
Opinions:
What is, in your opinion, the best job in the world? Write a
paragraph that contains facts and opinions to answer the question.
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As you read Exploring the Titanic, fill in the Fact and Opinion Chart.
Fact Opinion
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you monitor comprehension of Exploring the Titanic?
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Exploring the Titanic
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121
Practice
Name Fluency
Comprehension Check
1. What may have influenced Jacquess decision to join the navy? Draw
Conclusions
Draw Conclusions
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Choose one of these American heroes of tall tales and write a tall
tale yourself. Be sure to include dialogue and hyperbole.
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Write the new word formed by adding the suffixes below to the
base word. Then write what the new word means.
1. active + ity =
2. swim + er =
3. place + ment =
4. trace + able =
5. hope + ful =
6. captive + ity =
7. drive + er =
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8. state + ment =
9. afford + able =
Read the sentences. Underline the words that follow the patterns
described above.
g of a ship.
1. When I went scuba diving, I saw the wreckage
2. The guide on the whale-watching tour told us about the whales p g
parentage.
p
3. The beauty of the water made its strength seem deceptive.
4. The teacher asked us to verbalize the answers to his questions as he tape
recorded us.
5. We hope to formalize the agreement between the school and the state.
p
6. The work we have done is impressive.
Use some of the words above or others that have suffixes to make
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7.
8.
7.
8.
9.
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3. How is volunteering with the park service different from volunteering at the
hospital?
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4. How is volunteering for the animal shelter different from volunteering for the
park service?
All
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How does the information you wrote in this Venn Diagram help you
monitor comprehension of Saving Grace?
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128 Saving Grace Grade 6/Unit 4
Practice
Name Fluency
Comprehension Check
1. How was Mary McLeods life different compared to the white children?
Compare and Contrast
2. What does Mary think she must do to have a better future? Draw
Conclusions
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3. Where would you look for the beginning page number of Chapter 5?
6. Explain why the different parts of a book can help you write a report.
8. lead: a metal
A. In the words below, circle the prefix and underline the suffix.
Then write the meaning of the word on the line following it.
un
1. unkindness
2. enclose
en
3. rearrangement
rea
4. unthankful
un
5. outgrow
outg
6. disagreement
disa
7. retirement
ret
8. unhappiness
unh
9. disentangle
disent
10. unp
unpleasantness
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12.
10.
11.
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2. Mountain bikes should be used only in the mountains, not on city streets.
4. Bicycles are better than cars because they produce less pollution.
5. Learning to ride a bicycle is the easiest experience you will ever have.
6. To reduce the use of fossil fuels, people could use bicycles as their main
form of transportation.
7. Bicyclists must follow the law when riding on city streets.
9. You dont need to worry about wearing a bicycle helmet if youre not riding
in the street.
10. Before you ride a bicycle you should always check to make sure the
brakes are working properly.
As you read Major Taylor, fill in the Fact and Opinion Chart.
Fact Opinion
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you monitor comprehension of Major Taylor?
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Comprehension Check
1. What is the authors purpose for including Lance Armstrong in this
passage? Authors Purpose
2. How do you think the changes from the early bicycles helped Lance
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3. How does the author use humor to show how he feels about his pet?
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4. Write two more lines for this poem that have either assonance or show
onomatopoeia.
Circle the letter of the word that best completes each analogy.
1. reader : book :: rider : 3. car : steering wheel :: bike :
a. magazine a. wheels
b. supper b. gears
c. bicycle c. brakes
d. art d. handlebars
Read the words. Explain how the underlined vowel sound in the
first word changes with the addition of a suffix. Underline the
changed vowel in the second word.
1. pronounce pronunciation
2. human humanity
3. south southern
4. admire admiration
5. crime criminal
Choose three of the words listed above and use them in sentences. Use
at least one of the words in each sentence.
6.
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8.
4. How does the authors perspective as an Estonian refugee affect her life?
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help you monitor comprehension of A Single Shard?
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142 A Single Shard Grade 6/Unit 4
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Name Fluency
Comprehension Check
1. Find at least three words in the passage that are homophones. List them
along with their homophones. Homophones
2. Why does the author write about the craftspeople? Authors Purpose
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Homophones are words that are pronounced the same but have
different spellings and meanings.
Example: to, too, and two
If you are confused about the meaning of a homophone, you can
check a dictionary.
Use another form for the homophones from the sentences above in
a sentence of your own.
7.
8.
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9.
10.
Read each sentence and underline the word that has a consonant
alternation with the addition of a suffix. Write the base word.
Then, write a, b or c depending on which of the above rules the
word follows.
1. The facial carvings of the masks are amazing.
2. I feel a strong attraction to the history of art.
3. The columnist criticized the exhibit at the museum.
4. The construction of the exhibit took weeks to finish.
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Choose three of the underlined words from the five sentences above.
Write one sentence of your own for each of the words you chose.
6.
7.
8.
1. We fired in a kiln.
2. The view from the mountain top was .
3. We jogged around the track in a direction.
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1. dry
2. inside
3. ban
4. peak
5. ruined
6.
7.
8.
9.
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10.
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11.
12.
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How does the information you wrote in this Authors Purpose Chart help
you monitor comprehension of Breaking Through?
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Practice
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Comprehension Check
1. How does the author make the reader feel sympathy for Mica? Authors
Perspective
2. What do you think will happen to Mica when she goes to school? Make
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3. On what day and at what time does the ship depart Quebec City?
A. Build a word family for each of the words listed. List as many
related words as possible. List at least three for each word. Use
a dictionary if necessary.
1. migrant:
2. mistreated:
3. quickened:
4. mentor:
5. uttered:
B. Write sentences using five of the word family words that you
listed above.
6.
7.
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8.
9.
10.
A. Use each pair of clues to find the homophones. Make sure you
spell the different words correctly.
1. two plus two / a preposition indicating purpose
2. a spoken or written story / a cat has one
3. the selling of something at a low price / a piece of cloth that helps move a
boat
4. take a survey/a long cylinder
5. heaviness / remain in readiness
6. plant / use a needle and thread
7. the opposite of old / had an understanding of
8. a soldier who wore armor / the opposite of day
10.
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11.
12.
Use the vocabulary words from the box and the clues below to
solve the crossword puzzle.
Across
3. made a facial
expression of disgust
6. nutritious
7. severe trials or
experiences
8. with sadness
Down
1. take part
2. having won
4. a meeting between
people
5. expected
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Read the passage and then fill in the chart to compare and contrast
dogs and cats as pets. Use information from the passage as well
as your own experience as you fill in the chart.
Different
Alike
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monitor comprehension of Ta-Na-E-Ka?
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Comprehension Check
1. What characteristics does Stacey admire in Nellie Bly? Make Inferences
2. How can you tell the author admires Nellie Bly? Authors Perspective
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A. Fill in the chart with as many words as possible that have the
Latin roots as listed. Use a dictionary if needed.
1. ject: throw 2. spect: view 3. scribe, script: 4. duc, duct: lead
write, writing
B. Choose six of the words you listed above and use them in
sentences. Use at least one of the words in each sentence.
5.
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6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Underline the Latin root of each word. Use the word in a sentence
that makes the meaning clear. Use a dictionary if you need to.
j
1. project
2. biography
g p y
3. bookmobile
4. microscope
p
5. tractor
6. manuscript
p
7. flexible
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8. periscope
p
7.
8.
9.
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10.
How does the information you wrote in this Persuasion Chart help you
monitor comprehension of Many Countries, One Currency?
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Comprehension Check
1. Summarize the duties of the BEP. Summarize
2. Why do you think paper bills feel different from regular paper? Make
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Many words in English have Greek roots. If you know the meanings
of particular roots, you can usually determine the meanings of
English words.
Use the definitions of the roots above to help you identify the
meanings of each of the following words. Write their meanings
on the lines.
1. automobile:
2. speedometer:
3. biologist:
4. automatic:
5. televise:
6. dermatitis:
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Choose two of the words listed above and use them in sentences.
7.
8.
Some words in the English language have Greek roots. When you
know the meaning of the Greek roots, you can figure out meanings
of new words. Roots do not normally stand on their own. They
can be in the middle of a word or surrounded by prefixes and/or
suffixes. Sometimes the prefixes and the suffixes are also from
Greek roots.
A. Underline the Greek root or roots of each word. Then write the
meaning of the word on the line following it. Use a dictionary to help.
g p
1. autograph
2. chronological
g
3. astronomy
y
4. photography
p g p y
5. ecological
g
6. biology
g
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7. automobile
8. telegraph
g p
1. trembling
2. decayed
3. lower
4. naturally
5. turned
6. tens
7. sale
8. beams
9.
10.
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11.
12.
1. First argument:
2. Second argument:
3. Your judgment:
Some people want to stop companies that make certain products from
advertising. They believe that advertising some products, such as chewing
tobacco, encourages young ball players to begin bad habits. Other people
deny that advertising has much influence. Some also believe that companies
should have the right to advertise. They believe that advertising is a form of
free speech and free speech should be protected.
4. First argument:
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5. Second argument:
6. Your judgment:
As you read Honus and Me, fill in the Make Judgments Chart.
Action Judgment
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you monitor comprehension of Honus and Me?
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1. What is the authors purpose for writing this passage? Authors Purpose
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3. How many home runs did Hank Aaron hit in his career?
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Choose four of the words listed above and use them in sentences.
9.
10.
11.
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12.
The suffixes -able and -ible both mean able or likely. You decide
which spelling you will use based on whether you are attaching
the suffix to a base word, such as remark (remarkable) or a word
root, such as poss (possible).
You will have to decide whether to drop the silent e at the end
of a word when you add -able. Look at these two examples:
manageable and excusable. When the base word ends in a soft
/g/ or /c/ sound, you keep the silent e when you add -able.
Read the word parts below. Add the correct suffix, either -able or
-ible. Then use each word in a sentence of your own.
1. imposs
2. reverse
3. love
4. aud
5. compat
6. horr
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7. compare
8. read
Choose four of the vocabulary words and write a sentence for each
one. Write about taking a stand on an issue.
9.
10.
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11.
12.
1. Summary:
As you read Let It Shine: Rosa Parks, fill in the Summary Chart.
Summary
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monitor comprehension of Let It Shine: Rosa Parks?
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Comprehension Check
1. What hardships did the Chvez family experience? Summarize
2. What is Csar Chvez famous for doing? Main Ideas and Details
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Words rhyme when their endings sound the same or nearly the
same. Rhymes mostly occur at the end of lines of poetry.
A simile is a comparison of two essentially unlike things using
like or as.
Repetition of key lines or phrases emphasizes the importance of
the ideas expressed in them.
B. Read the simile and then answer the next two questions.
2. The mans avarice showed in every aspect of his life. All he could think
about was making more money.
8. Our class shook our heads in unison because we are all in agreement.
The suffixes -ant, -ent, -ance, and -ence are closely related
except for the way they are spelled.
-ant and -ent -ance and -ence
being or performing what the the quality of having, showing,
root means or making what the root means
There is no easy rule for choosing the correct spelling, but if you
know the spelling of one form, then you know the spelling of the
other form.
Example: resistant, resistance present, presence
Read each sentence below and fill in the correct suffixes. Use a
dictionary to help.
1. My teacher takes attend every morning. My sister is only
going to have one bridal attend in her wedding.
perfect basket.
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Name Unit 5:
Vocabulary Review
Use the vocabulary words in the box and the clues to complete
the crossword puzzle.
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Across Down
1. unjust use of power 2. obvious
4. without stopping 3. nutritious
5. periods of ten years 5. willingness to resist
8. expected 6. against the law
9. character 7. take part in
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9.
10.
Read the passage. Then read the generalizations that follow and
tell whether each is valid. If a generalization is valid, underline the
signal word or words in it.
Before the invention of the printing press, books were hard to obtain in
Europe. Books had to be copied by hand, which took a long time and was
expensive. Most books were bibles or prayer books and were owned by a
church. Books were often written in Latin, even though people did not speak
Latin in their daily lives. Most people were illiterate, or could not read. They
did not have books to learn to read. When the printing press was invented,
books became less expensive. They began to be printed in English, French,
and German. Literacy rates increased.
1. Before the invention of the printing press all books were written in Latin.
2. Even though most books were printed in Latin, people did not speak Latin in
their daily lives.
3. It was less expensive to produce all books by hand than to produce them on
a printing press.
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4. Most people were illiterate or could not read, because they did not have
books.
5. After books were printed in English, French, and German, more people
learned to read.
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you monitor comprehension of Leonardos Horse?
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Comprehension Check
1. Why were stonecutters not considered gentlemen? Make Generalizations
2. How do you know that a persons social position at this time was important?
Make Inferences
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When you research a topic, you will often need to consult primary
sources, such as journals and diaries, that come from the time
and place you are researching.
The following excerpt is from a sailors journal. After you read the
passage, answer the questions.
September 1, 1724. Sailed day and night west, fourteen leagues. Four
tropical birds came to the ship, which is a very clear sign of land, for so many
birds of one sort together show that we are not lost. Twice, saw two pelicans;
many weeds. The constellation called Las Gallardias, which at evening
appeared in a westerly direction, was seen in the northeast the next morning,
making no more progress in a night of nine hours. This was the case every
night, as says the Admiral. At night the needles varied a point towards the
northwest. In the morning they were true, by which it appears that the polar
star moves, like the others, and the needles are always right.
4. How much distance did the ship travel in the time covered in this journal
entry?
A. Identify the Greek roots of each of the words. Write the root(s)
and meaning on the line provided. Use a dictionary to help.
1. telegram:
2. cosmopolitan:
3. chronology:
4. autograph:
5. genre:
6. bibliography:
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When you add the prefixes co, com, con, post, pro, or sub to
words, you add a particular meaning to the word.
Here is a chart of some common prefixes and their meanings.
Prefix co, con post pro sub
Meaning of together or after in front of under
Prefix with or for
Example contribute postscript promote subway
Word
Meaning of give, as a written move a route
Word group afterward forward under
ground
If you do not know the meaning of a word and you forget what the
prefix means, think of another word that has the same prefix. This
can help you understand new words.
Examples: contract, convert postmark, postseason
6. submit
p
7. postpone
8. companion
9. submarine
10. combine
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Read the story. Then number the events to show the order in
which they occurred.
Last night, I dreamed that I met an alien at the mall.
I went to the mall with my friend Jose who wanted to buy a new video game.
So we stopped in a video store first. Then we stopped in a shoe store that
was having a sale. Jose wanted to buy a new pair of sneakers and hiking
boots, but it was taking him a long time to make a decision. It was getting
late, so I told him I would go buy a book and come back for him.
Your sister said to meet her at 5:30 p.m. and its already 5 oclock. Lets just
meet your sister in front of the ice cream store, said Jose.
Great idea, I said. Then I headed out. I was in such a hurry that I didnt
even see that I was about to run into someone until it was too late. When
I told the man that I was sorry, he got very angry. Thats when I saw the
third eye on his face and the extra arms on his back. I was just about to ask
what planet he was from when my alarm clock started to ring.
Setting
Characters
Events
Events
Events
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Events
How does the information you wrote in this Sequence Chart help you
monitor comprehension of LAFFF?
At Home: Have the student use the chart to retell the story.
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Practice
Name Fluency
Comprehension Check
1. What events happen after the cell phone rings? Sequence
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When you need to research a topic, you can use key words and
a search engine to explore the Internet and bring up a list of Web
sites. Clicking on a Web site will bring up its home page. Usually
a Web site will contain other underlined words called hyperlinks.
Clicking on a link will take you to a Web site related to your
key words.
http://www.franklloydwright.com/books_about.html
Frank Lloyd Wright: The Elementary School Years by Matt Plumpton
Frank Lloyd Wrights Building Blocks by Mickey Chavez
Frank Lloyd Wrights Treehouse by Wendy Willow
Toys of Frank Lloyd Wright (18931909) by Megan Cho
Use the information from the Web site to answer the questions.
1. What is this Web site about?
2. What key words might the student have used to find this Web site?
3. What key words would you use to find photos of the buildings Frank Lloyd
Wright designed?
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5. Which link would you click on to order the book by Matt Plumpton?
Synonyms are words that have the same or nearly the same
meaning. Many words have the same denotation (literal meaning)
but have different connotations (implied meanings, that suggest
different things). For example, the words cheap and inexpensive
are synonyms. Cheap has a negative connotation because it also
includes the idea that the quality of an object is poor. The word
inexpensive has a more positive connotation because it suggests
that the object did not cost a lot of money. It has no reflection on
the quality of the object.
1. lean: 6. thrifty:
scrawny: miserly:
2. old: 7. picky:
senior: selective:
3. fancy: 8. curious:
gaudy: nosy:
4. ugly: 9. childish:
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plain: playful:
carefree: frugal:
You can often recognize absorbed prefixes, such as ac-, ar-, il-,
im-, and ir-, because the final consonant of the prefix is doubled.
They are prefixes whose spelling changes because they would
be awkward in their original form. Usually, the absorbed prefix is
close to the original prefix, which you may already know.
2. accompany
3. announce
4. arrive
5. illogical
6. irregular
7. illuminate
8. immature
9. arrest
10. illegal
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Write sentences of your own using two of the words listed above.
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As you read These Walls Can Talk, fill in the Problem and Solution Chart.
Problem Solution
Problem Solution
Problem Solution
Problem Solution
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help you monitor comprehension of These Walls Can Talk?
At Home: Have the student use the chart to retell the story.
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Name Fluency
Comprehension Check
1. How did people discover the giant drawings? What was the effect? Cause
and Effect
2. Why is it difficult to know exactly who made the drawings? Make Inferences
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What if you were going to see a friend at his house? You have
never been there before. He gives you these directions. Read the
directions and then answer the questions.
1. Walk down Duffield Street until you run into Tillary Street.
2. Turn right on Tillary Street.
3. Make an immediately left on Flatbush Avenue.
4. Walk down Flatbush Avenue, past the gas station.
5. Turn right on Myrtle Avenue. There is a restaurant on the corner.
6. Walk down Myrtle Avenue. At the second stoplight, turn right onto
Ashland Place.
7. My house is on the right, before you get to Willoughby Street.
3. How many streets will you walk on to get to your friends house?
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5. What markers does your friend use to help you find the streets?
Review the chart. Use the meanings of the word parts to help
you define the words below.
1. reject:
2. autograph:
3. manuscript:
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4. centennial:
5. zoology:
6. telephone:
7. manual:
8. biology:
2. technology
3. aristocrat
4. ecology
5. electrician
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6. bureaucrat
Across
1. gained full
acceptance
3. enjoying an
advantage
5. people who
write
7. written
documents
Down
2. a substance
composed of
two or more
metals
3. having no
money
or unions of
craftspeople
Look at the list of items below. Each one appeals to the senses
of sight and sound, as well as smell. Choose one item, circle it, and
answer the questions that follow.
How does the information you wrote in this Description Web help you
monitor comprehension of Breaking into Print?
At Home: Have the student use the chart to retell the story.
Breaking into Print
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Name Fluency
Comprehension Check
1. How would you describe the authors group of friends? Description
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Many English words have Latin roots. Roots are different from
base words. They cannot stand alone as words. Familiarizing
yourself with Latin root meanings will help you determine the
meanings of many English words.
The Latin root manu means hand. The Latin root script means
text. A manuscript is text, or material written by hand.
B. Write four sentences using the words that you made from the
Latin roots manu and script.
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Study the words in the chart that are taken from Greek or Roman
mythology. Choose five of the words and use each in a sentence of
your own. Underline the words in your sentences.
1.
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10. ambitious
11. lounge
12. pondering
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13. drowsy
14. revived
15. agonized
16. vapors
The theme is the main idea of a story. Authors often do not state
the theme directly. They reveal it through the interaction of the
characters, or in actions, or conflict. The theme can usually be
summed up in one sentence. For instance, consider the story of
the tortoise and the hare. In this well-known story, the tortoise and
the hare are in a race. Of course, the hare can run very fast, and
everyone (especially the hare) is sure that he will win the race.
The tortoise cannot run at all, and walks very, very slowly. But the
hare is overconfident, and he stops to rest between spurts. The
tortoise continues on his way, slowly but surely, and reaches the
finish line first. The theme of the story, never directly stated by the
author, is, Slow and steady wins the race.
Circle the theme that best states the main idea or message
of the story.
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When trouble comes, people realize what they value most in life.
When trouble comes, people show their worst traits because they
are afraid.
Setting
Plot Problem
Outcome
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Theme
How does the information you wrote in this Theme Chart help you
monitor comprehension of The Dog of Pompeii?
At Home: Have the student use the chart to retell the story.
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Name Fluency
Comprehension Check
1. What happens while Pa is at the trading post? Summarize
2. Why do you think Pa tells his children tall tales? Make Inferences
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2. What is the part of the volcano through which the lava erupts?
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Each of the following words has more than one meaning. Write at
least one sentence for each meaning of the word.
1. content
content
2. frank
frank
3. lark
lark
4. mount
mount
5. paddle
paddle
6. object
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object
7. conductor
conductor
8. fine
fine
The English language borrows many words from around the world.
Some of the words are cognates, or spelled and pronounced
almost the same way as they are in the original language. Others
are words made of foreign phrases. Knowing a words original
meaning can help you understand and remember it.
2. algebra
3. pizza
4. typhoon
5. bazaar
6. denim
7. bronco
8. sombrero
9. caribou
10. igloo
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B. Choose two of the words above and write a sentence for each one.
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1. exercise 5. lazy
2. awake 6. disreputable
3. needy 7. tiny
4. stable 8. immoveable
11. The model train was so beautiful with all its figures
and buildings.
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14. The frame around the picture was so the picture was
hard to see.
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Name Unit 6:
Vocabulary Review
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