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ContractionsPut the words together to write contractions. Then read each contraction.
1. you + are =
2. is + not =
3. we + will =
4. it + is =
5. do + not =
6. I + am =
Use the contractions you wrote above to complete the sentences below.
7. The sun going to
shine today.
8. I think going to rain all day.
9. have to stay inside.
10. I hope planning to
come over to my house.
11. I know what we can play.
12. sure we can think of
something to do.
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Past Time Verbs with -edSome verbs name actions that are
happening now. Other verbs name actions
that happened before now, or in the past. Add
-ed to most verbs to show that the
action happened in the past.
Yesterday the jellyfish (float, floated)
in the water.
Read each sentence. Choose the verb that tells about the past. Then rewrite the sentence.
1. Fish (pass, passed) by the jellyfi sh.
2. Sea turtles (splashed, splash) near the fi sh.
3. Whales (leap, leaped) over the sea turtles.
4. The sharks (watched, watch) the animals move.
Thinking QuestionWhen does or did the action happen?
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ContractionsUse the two words below the line to make a contraction. Write the contraction on the line. Then read each completed sentence.
1. I do not
know how to skate.
2. It is
more fun to ride my bike.
3. I did not
fi nd my knee pads.
4. I will
try to fi nd my helmet.
5. Then we will
have fun on our bikes.
Draw a circle around the contraction in each sentence. Then write the two words for each contraction.
6. I’m going to the store.
7. If you’re ready, you can go, too.
8. The store isn’t too far away.
9. We’ll need to buy milk and meat.
10. I don’t think I can carry it on my bike!
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Fact and OpinionCoral reefs are found in some oceans. These reefs are
made by tiny animals. When these tiny animals die, they leave
behind piles of empty shells. More tiny animals grow on top of
these shells. This happens over and over again. The coral reef
gets bigger and bigger.
You can dive near a coral reef! Everything you see will
be beautiful. You might even see green sea turtles. They are
a little bit scary, though. They are about three feet long and
weigh about 300 pounds.
You may also see colorful angelfish. They aren’t afraid as
they swim around. They can hide inside cracks in the coral if
they need to be safe.
Read the article above. Then complete a T-Map that lists three facts and three opinions from the article.
Fact Opinion
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ContractionsSort the Spelling Words by the word used to make each contraction. The first one is done for you.
with not with is with have
don’t
with am with will with are
Then add three contractions that you know to any of the lists.
Basic
Words
1. I’m
2. don’t
3. isn’t
4. can’t
5. we’ll
6. it’s
7. I’ve
8. didn’t
9. you’re
10. that’s
11. wasn’t
12. you’ve
Review
Words
13. us
14. them
Spelling Words
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Verbs in Future TimeSome verbs name actions that are going to
happen. Add will before a verb to show that
the action is going to happen in the future.
The sea turtles want food. Present
The sea turtles will want food. Future
Decide how to make each underlined verb show that the action happens in the future. Then rewrite the sentence.
1. The sea turtles rush past the whale.
2. The waves wash over the beach.
3. The jellyfi sh drift out to sea.
4. Sea birds swoop down.
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Focus Trait: Word Choice Using Exact WordsUsing synonyms is one way to rewrite sentences in your own words.
When it stings, a jellyfish does not know if it is hurting a friend or an enemy.
When it stings, a jellyfish is not aware if it is hurting a buddy or a rival.
Read each sentence. Replace each underlined word with a synonym.
1.Theoceanisahuge
place.
2.Therearemanystrange
creaturesintheocean.
3.Gettingstungbya
jellyfishcanbepainful.
4. Jellyfisharebeautiful.
5.Specialplants
surviveunderwaterin
theocean.
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Cumulative ReviewRead each sentence. Choose the word from the box that completes each sentence and write the word on the line. Then read each completed sentence.
fi shing
wished
shining
chasing
fl ashed
think
then
path
Word Bank
1. The sun was .
2. Dale and Jack wanted to go .
3. The boys walked along a .
4. Jack they would get to
the lake soon.
5. Just , a rabbit ran by.
6. The bunny its white tail.
7. Dale didn’t rabbits
could run that fast.
8. Was someone it?
Now write on the line a word you know that begins with each letter pair.
9. ch 10. sh
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Facts and OpinionsRead the selection below.
I went to the library to learn more about dolphins. I read
books and looked on the Internet, too. I learned a lot.
Some people think that dolphins are always happy.
That’s because it looks like they’re smiling all the time. But
dolphins aren’t always happy. The shape of their mouths just
looks like a smile.
Dolphins are playful. Scientists say that dolphins play
all day long. Some dolphins love to play with balls and hoops.
They love their trainers, too. I think it would be fun to play
with dolphins!
Complete a T-Map like the one here to list facts and opinions. Then answer the questions below.
1. What sentence in this selection told a fact?
2. What sentence in this selection told an opinion?
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ContractionsWrite the Spelling Word that has the same meaning.
1. you are 5. we will
2. cannot 6. you have
3. I am 7. it is
4. is not 8. I have
Read each sentence. Think about the underlined word or words. Then write the Spelling Word that makes the sentence say the opposite.
9. I did make my bed.
10. That is not my book.
11. Sara was late to school.
12. You are not my friends.
13. I am not asking Miguel.
14. I do have time to spend with you.
Basic
Words
1. I’m
2. don’t
3. isn’t
4. can’t
5. we’ll
6. it’s
7. I’ve
8. didn’t
9. you’re
10. that’s
11. wasn’t
12. you’ve
Review
Words
13. us
14. them
Spelling Words
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Present, Past, and Future Time
Rewrite each sentence. Change the verb so it tells that the action happened at the time shown.
1.Theseaanimalswantfood.(actioninpast)
2.Thecrabssearchedforsmallfish.(actioninpresent)
3.Thejellyfishlookunderabigrock.(actioninpast)
4.Waveswashawaythesandcastle.(actioninfuture)
5.MaxandBethplayinthewater.(actioninfuture)
6.Theypeekinsideashell.(actioninfuture)
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Suffixes -er, -estCircle the comparing word that completes each sentence.
1.Amouseis smaller smallest thanacat.
2. IamgoingtoexercisesoIget
stronger strongest.
3.Thatisthe bigger biggest spiderIhave
everseen!
4.Beingsickmademefeel weaker weakest
thanIdidbefore.
5. Juanwantstobethe smarter smartest
studentintheclass.
6.Thatsideofthepoolis shallower shallowest
thanthisside.
7.Chocolateisthe sweeter sweetest kindof
icecream.
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Proofread for SpellingRewrite each sentence. Use two contractions in each sentence.
1. I am sure he did not see me.
2. That is where you are going.
3. It is our class picnic, so we will go early.
Proofread the note. Cross out the six misspelled contractions. Spell each word correctly in the margin.
Dear Pam,
I kan’t go tomorrow because I’ave got too much
homework. I know yo’uve been counting on me.
Maybe I can come over later in the evening. Then wi’ll
have time to talk. I hope its’ OK. I’am
going to start my math problems right now.
Sincerely,
Carmen
Basic
Words
1. I’m
2. don’t
3. isn’t
4. can’t
5. we’ll
6. it’s
7. I’ve
8. didn’t
9. you’re
10. that’s
11. wasn’t
12. you’ve
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Singular and Plural NounsDraw a line under the noun in each sentence.
If the noun names one, write S for singular. If the noun names more than one, write P for plural.
1. The sharks swim fast.
2. Four girls watch.
3. One boy points.
4. A girl looks again.
5. The animals are gone now.
Read each sentence. Then rewrite each underlined noun in the correct plural form.
6. Look at the crab.
7. Do not touch the claw.
8. Tell the adult to come quickly.
9. The boy can use help.
10. The crabs crawled in the bag.
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Sentence Fluency
Verbs Telling About Different Times Verbs Telling the Same Time
Last week Jill and Jake walked on the beach. They play in the water.
Last week Jill and Jake walked on the beach. They played in the water.
Read this story. It tells about something that happened in the past. Five verbs do not tell about the past. Fix these five verbs. Then write the story correctly on the lines below.
Jill and Jake skipped along the shore. Jake saw
two large shells. Jake point to them. Jill rush over to
see them. Jill and Jake look closely. Jill pick up one
shell. Jill and Jake wash the shells and took them home.
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