Name: _______________________ Due: _______________________

2.5c, 2.7a-c, 3.3b, 3.4a-df

Word Number of

Syllables

Divided In Syllables

Ex. coffee 2 Cof-fee

recipe

echolocation

spaghetti

fingerpaint

Directions: Write to complete the charts below.

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Directions: Read each sentence and highlight the clues that help you know the missing word. Write the missing word in the blank.

The CODES document was given to the author by Linda Steiner.

Name: _______________________ Due: _______________________ 2.5c, 2.7a-c, 3.3b, 3.4a-df

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forgetting

misbehaving

displacement

misspell

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Name: _______________________ Due: _______________________ 2.10, 3.4g, 3.7ab

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Directions: Circle the information in the chart.

Guide words are located at the top of the page in a dictionary, glossary, and/or encyclopedia to help the reader find information quickly. The first guide word tells the first word on the page. The second guide word tells the final word on the page. All words on the page will be in alphabetical order.

girl

graph

green

Greece

What words will be on the same page as the guide words below?

Number

Numeral

Numerator

Numb

Mountain

Place these 5 words in alphabetical order.

Which key words should a student use for an Internet search about how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? A. eat B. peanut butter and jelly C. George Washington Carver D. recipe E. Cheese

Which key words should a student use for an Internet search about how to make a cylinder? A. fold B. vertices C. rectangular prism D. angles E. construction paper

Which key words should a student use for an Internet search about Thomas Jefferson writing the Declaration of Independence? A. president B. Declaration of Independence C. author D. speaker E. George Washington

Name: _______________________ Due: _______________________ 2.10, 3.4g, 3.7ab

Directions: Circle the letter answers below.

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Thomas Jefferson

Directions: Circle the answers below.

Read each website description to determine if it is relevant to what is being searched.

Name: _______________________ Due: _______________________ 2.8, 3.5

The King’s Riddle 1 There was a kingdom long, long ago. It was ruled by a king who loved riddles. Once every year the king made a new riddle. He gave a prize to the person who could solve the riddle. 2 There was a baker who also lived in this kingdom. Everyone agreed that he baked the finest breads. The baker had almost everything he needed except for a horse. If the baker had a horse, he could sell his fine breads from one end of the kingdom to the other. 3 One year the king made a new riddle that puzzled everyone. “I will give a prize to the person who can solve my riddle,” the king said. “Whoever wins will have the pick of one of my strongest horses.” 4 He then drew a line down the middle of the courtyard. “Make this line shorter without erasing any part of it,” the king challenged. 5 People came from far and wide. They looked at the line and squinted at it. They even put their noses to the ground and scratched their heads. 6 “How can you make a line shorter without erasing any part of it?” the people in the crowd asked each other. 7 Some of the villagers tried, however. The dressmaker kicked dirt over the line to hide it. The farmer poured water over the line to make it disappear. None of these attempts worked, and the people went home disappointed. 8 Everyone was puzzled about how to solve this new riddle. 9 A week passed, and nobody had any new ideas. Then one day the baker came into the courtyard with a bag of flour. 10 “Your Majesty,” the baker said to the king, “I can make your line shorter without erasing any part of it.” 11 The baker opened his sack of flour. He poured out a line of flour right next to the king’s line. The line the baker made was longer than the king’s line. 12 “Now, good king,” the baker smiled, “your line is shorter.” 13 The people were amazed. The king laughed and clapped his hands. “You have won the prize. I will give you a horse of your choice.” 14 The baker was thrilled. Now he could sell his breads from one end of the kingdom to the other. This text was first published by the VDOE in the 2011 Released SOL Test.

Baker Both King

Sort these words into the Venn Diagram above.

Problem Solution

The king made a new riddle and wanted to give a prize to whoever solved it. Meanwhile, the baker was in need of a horse to sell his fine breads across the kingdom.

• clever • enjoyed entertainment • enjoys challenges • creative

• wealthy • easily amused

Directions: Write the number in order to put the events below in sequential order.

Order Number

Event

The baker solves the riddle by making a line that was longer than the king’s line.

The farmer tries to get the line to disappear by pouring water on it.

The dressmaker attempts to hide the line in order to win the prized possession.

The king announces that he has created a new riddle and is seeking a townsman to solve it.

People from all around the kingdom came to attempt to crack the riddle.

Directions: Write to complete the charts below.

Name: _______________________ Due: _______________________ 3.5

Directions: Read the information below in the chart. Label each book or book title as (F) for fable, (M) for myth, (L) for legend, or (FT) for fairy tale.

Type of Folktale

Characteristic Well Known Example

Fable Has a moral or lesson; animals as main characters; 1 character is flawed and is learning a lesson

The Tortoise and The Hare

Myth Animals may act as humans; explains why or how something happens in nature

Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears

Legend Animals may act as humans; uses exaggeration; characters have superhuman powers; often about brave or adventurous people; characters often were real people

George Washington and The Cherry Tree

Fairy Tale

Animals act as humans; “Once Upon A Time” or “Happily Ever After”; usually has a bad guy and a good guy; usually has magic

Cinderella

Name: _______________________ Due: _______________________ 2.9, 3.6

Home of the Dolphins These cute and delightful mammals can be found in numerous aquatic ecosystems on earth. Located in tropical and warm bodies of water around, bottlenose dolphins live in many of the world’s oceans. Some species live in the world’s rivers. These mammals travel in schools and are known for coming to the rescue of any fellow dolphins that are in danger. What great protectors they are! Hungry? Why Wait? Did you know that bottlenose dolphins are carnivores? Most people think otherwise because of how gentle the animals are presumed to be. Like bats, bottlenose dolphins track their prey using echolocation, which is a method of making rapid noises underwater which in turn bounce off of objects, which in turns reveals location, size, etc. of their prey to help them better hunt them down. The prey that they feast on include organisms such as fish, shrimp, crustaceans, and squid. Interesting Facts • Bottlenose dolphins are heavier than a piano. • These dolphins travel at speeds ranging from 1-18

miles per hour. • At first sight, it appears that bottlenose dolphins

are smiling because of their curved mouths. • Bottlenose dolphins can often be found trailing

behind boats, looking for leftover meals that humans are eating. Scientists also believe that the dolphins practice “bow-riding”, where they swim alongside boats, which helps conserve their energy.

• A pod of bottlenose dolphins can range from 500 to 700 dolphins.

Directions: Write the topic based on the details below.

Topic:

Used by mammals such as dolphins and bats

An adaptation that helps dolphins locate prey underwater

Involves making many quick noises which bounce off other objects and return to the sender

Topic:

Eating Habits of Bottlenose Dolphins

Carnivores

Hunt underwater using echolocation

Directions: Write to add 1 supporting detail from the text based on the information below.

Which questions can be answered in the section “Interesting Facts”? A. Why do dolphins sometimes travel next to

boats? B. Are dolphins the slowest animals in the

ocean? C. How many teeth do dolphins show when

they smile? D. Do dolphins travel in groups? E. Do dolphins use echolocation?

Name: _______________________ Due: _______________________

2.9, 3.6

Why might a reader read this recipe? A. To gather necessary materials before

cooking the recipe B. To enjoy an easy text about mashed

potatoes C. To learn step-by-step directions for

cooking a popular dessert D. To convince their parent to make the

recipe E. To know what ingredients to purchase at

the grocery store before making it

3 Synonyms (You may see words like persuade, inform, or entertain on your SOL test, but you may also see synonyms for these words too. Don’t get tricked!)

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

Directions: Write to complete the graphic organizer

Where does

the event take

place?

What time is

the event?

Why is the

event being

held?

Who can

attend?

Which question is answered by the title of the event? A. Is the event taking place at Glen Oak Elementary? B. Can students that are not in 3rd grade come? C. Should parents attend? D. Will refreshments be provided?

Why do you think the event form asks how many people will be attending? A. The presenters want a lot of people to come. B. Knowing the amount will help the presenters know

how many kids can play in the moon bounce C. To help presenters know the amount of materials

and refreshments to purchase beforehand D. To make sure the game show hosts don’t forget to

RSVP

Name: _______________________ Due: _______________________ 3.5, 3.6

Directions: Read the common question stems below. Label them as (LBH) if they are found directly in the text, (TS) if they require the reader to make inferences and find proof in the text or (NLB) if they are word questions and do not require looking back in the passage.

Directions: Read the common question stems below. Label them as (T) if they are found directly in the text, (I) if they require the reader to make inferences to answer them or (W) if they are word questions and do not require a passage. SOL QUESTION STEM QUESTION TYPE

Which question can be answered by the title?

What is the root word in ______________?

Paragraph _____ is mostly about -?

Which question can be answered by paragraph ___?

Which two words are synonyms for ______?

Which question can be answered by the photo in the article?

A word that means the opposite of ________ is ______?

Why would a 3rd grader read this text?

Compete this flow chart about the story by putting the events in order.

Based on the text, the characters will most likely do ______ next?

Place these words in alphabetical order.

Which word is an antonym for __________ in paragraph ______?

In the future, the main character will most likely do ____?

How should the word ______ be divided in syllables?

Which key words should be used to find information about this topic?

Why does the character _________ in paragraph _______?

What does _______________ mean in paragraph ____?

The author wrote this article most likely to ____?

Which websites would provide you with the most information about the topic?

In step ___, why does the recipe suggest that an adult help?

The __________ and ____________ in the text are alike because they both _____?

Name: _______________________ Due: _______________________

2.5c, 2.7a-c, 3.3b, 3.4a-df

Word Number of

Syllables

Divided In Syllables

Ex. coffee 2 Cof-fee

recipe 3 Rec-i-pe

echolocation 5 E-cho-lo-ca-tion

spaghetti 3 Spa-ghe-tti

fingerpaint 3 Fin-ger-paint

Directions: Write to complete the charts below.

Word Meaning Homophone Pair(s)

Meaning

principle A rule or belief principal Leader of a school

prints 1. Paper copies of pictures 2. something printed in a mold

prince Son of a king; royalty; heir to a throne

hear To be able to listen to sound(s)

here In this place, at this location

see To view or look at sea A body of water

break To separate into parts

brake A device used to stop something like a car or bike H

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Directions: Read each sentence and highlight the clues that help you know the missing word. Write the missing word in the blank.

The CODES document was given to the author by Linda Steiner.

conserve

arches

interdependent

Fossil Fuels

natural

Name: _______________________ Due: _______________________ 2.5c, 2.7a-c, 3.3b, 3.4a-df

Word Root Word Prefix Suffix

Ex. unbreakable

Break un able

forgetting Forget ing

misbehaving Behave mis ing

displacement place dis ment

misspell spell mis

Directions: Write to complete the charts below.

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Synonym Word Antonym

Hurriedly, instantly,

immediately

quickly slowly

stay remain leave collect,

assemble gather disassemble,

divide, scatter

discourage, dishearten

saddened encourage

shaky, indecisive, uncertain

unsure sure, confident, certain

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ex- Out of, from

dis-, un-, non, im-, in-, mis- Not

re- away

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-ful Full of

-less Without

-able Able to

-ness,-ment, -tion State or quality

Name: _______________________ Due: _______________________ 2.10, 3.4g, 3.7ab

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Directions: Circle the information in the chart.

Guide words are located at the top of the page in a dictionary, glossary, and/or encyclopedia to help the reader find information quickly. The first guide word tells the first word on the page. The second guide word tells the final word on the page. All words on the page will be in alphabetical order.

girl

graph

green

Greece

What words will be on the same page as the guide words below?

Mountain

Numb

Number

Numeral

Numerator

Number

Numeral

Numerator

Numb

Mountain

Place these 5 words in alphabetical order.

girl

graph

Greece

Which key words should a student use for an Internet search about how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich? A. eat B. peanut butter and jelly C. George Washington Carver D. recipe E. Cheese

Which key words should a student use for an Internet search about how to make a cylinder? A. fold B. vertices C. rectangular prism D. angles E. construction paper

Which key words should a student use for an Internet search about Thomas Jefferson writing the Declaration of Independence? A. president B. Declaration of Independence C. author D. speaker E. George Washington

Name: _______________________ Due: _______________________ 2.10, 3.4g, 3.7ab

Directions: Circle the letter answers below.

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sandwich

cylinder

Thomas Jefferson

Directions: Circle the answers below.

Read each website description to determine if it is relevant to what is being searched.

Name: _______________________ Due: _______________________ 2.8, 3.5

The King’s Riddle 1 There was a kingdom long, long ago. It was ruled by a king who loved riddles. Once every year the king made a new riddle. He gave a prize to the person who could solve the riddle. 2 There was a baker who also lived in this kingdom. Everyone agreed that he baked the finest breads. The baker had almost everything he needed except for a horse. If the baker had a horse, he could sell his fine breads from one end of the kingdom to the other. 3 One year the king made a new riddle that puzzled everyone. “I will give a prize to the person who can solve my riddle,” the king said. “Whoever wins will have the pick of one of my strongest horses.” 4 He then drew a line down the middle of the courtyard. “Make this line shorter without erasing any part of it,” the king challenged. 5 People came from far and wide. They looked at the line and squinted at it. They even put their noses to the ground and scratched their heads. 6 “How can you make a line shorter without erasing any part of it?” the people in the crowd asked each other. 7 Some of the villagers tried, however. The dressmaker kicked dirt over the line to hide it. The farmer poured water over the line to make it disappear. None of these attempts worked, and the people went home disappointed. 8 Everyone was puzzled about how to solve this new riddle. 9 A week passed, and nobody had any new ideas. Then one day the baker came into the courtyard with a bag of flour. 10 “Your Majesty,” the baker said to the king, “I can make your line shorter without erasing any part of it.” 11 The baker opened his sack of flour. He poured out a line of flour right next to the king’s line. The line the baker made was longer than the king’s line. 12 “Now, good king,” the baker smiled, “your line is shorter.” 13 The people were amazed. The king laughed and clapped his hands. “You have won the prize. I will give you a horse of your choice.” 14 The baker was thrilled. Now he could sell his breads from one end of the kingdom to the other. This text was first published by the VDOE in the 2011 Released SOL Test.

Baker Both King

• Clever • enjoys

challenges

• creative • enjoyed entertainment

• Wealthy • Easily amused

Sort these words into the Venn Diagram above.

Problem Solution

The king made a new riddle and wanted to give a prize to whoever solved it. Meanwhile, the baker was in need of a horse to sell his fine breads across the kingdom.

The baker made a line that was longer and successfully solved the riddle. The king awarded him with a horse of his choice.

• clever • enjoyed entertainment • enjoys challenges • creative

• wealthy • easily amused

Directions: Write the number in order to put the events below in sequential order.

Order Number

Event

5 The baker solves the riddle by making a line that was longer than the king’s line.

4 The farmer tries to get the line to disappear by pouring water on it.

3 The dressmaker attempts to hide the line in order to win the prized possession.

1 The king announces that he has created a new riddle and is seeking a townsman to solve it.

2 People from all around the kingdom came to attempt to crack the riddle.

Directions: Write to complete the charts below.

Name: _______________________ Due: _______________________ 3.5

Directions: Read the information below in the chart. Label each book or book title as (F) for fable, (M) for myth, (L) for legend, or (FT) for fairy tale.

Type of Folktale

Characteristic Well Known Example

Fable Has a moral or lesson; animals as main characters; 1 character is flawed and is learning a lesson

The Tortoise and The Hare

Myth Animals may act as humans; explains why or how something happens in nature

Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears

Legend Animals may act as humans; uses exaggeration; characters have superhuman powers; often about brave or adventurous people; characters often were real people

George Washington and The Cherry Tree

Fairy Tale

Animals act as humans; “Once Upon A Time” or “Happily Ever After”; usually has a bad guy and a good guy; usually has magic

Cinderella

L

FT F M

FT

FT

M

L

M

L

L

Name: _______________________ Due: _______________________ 2.9, 3.6

Home of the Dolphins These cute and delightful mammals can be found in numerous aquatic ecosystems on earth. Located in tropical and warm bodies of water around, bottlenose dolphins live in many of the world’s oceans. Some species live in the world’s rivers. These mammals travel in schools and are known for coming to the rescue of any fellow dolphins that are in danger. What great protectors they are! Hungry? Why Wait? Did you know that bottlenose dolphins are carnivores? Most people think otherwise because of how gentle the animals are presumed to be. Like bats, bottlenose dolphins track their prey using echolocation, which is a method of making rapid noises underwater which in turn bounce off of objects, which in turns reveals location, size, etc. of their prey to help them better hunt them down. The prey that they feast on include organisms such as fish, shrimp, crustaceans, and squid. Interesting Facts • Bottlenose dolphins are heavier than a piano. • These dolphins travel at speeds ranging from 1-18

miles per hour. • At first sight, it appears that bottlenose dolphins

are smiling because of their curved mouths. • Bottlenose dolphins can often be found trailing

behind boats, looking for leftover meals that humans are eating. Scientists also believe that the dolphins practice “bow-riding”, where they swim alongside boats, which helps conserve their energy.

• A pod of bottlenose dolphins can range from 500 to 700 dolphins.

Directions: Write the topic based on the details below.

Topic:

ECHOLOCATION

Used by mammals such as dolphins and bats

An adaptation that helps dolphins locate prey underwater

Involves making many quick noises which bounce off other objects and return to the sender

Topic:

Eating Habits of Bottlenose Dolphins

Carnivores

Hunt underwater using echolocation

Directions: Write to add 1 supporting detail from the text based on the information below.

Which questions can be answered in the section “Interesting Facts”? A. Why do dolphins sometimes travel next to

boats? B. Are dolphins the slowest animals in the

ocean? C. How many teeth do dolphins show when

they smile? D. Do dolphins travel in groups? E. Do dolphins use echolocation?

Eat animals such as fish, shrimp, crustaceans, and squid

Name: _______________________ Due: _______________________

2.9, 3.6

Why might a reader read this recipe? A. To gather necessary materials before

cooking the recipe B. To enjoy an easy text about mashed

potatoes C. To learn step-by-step directions for

cooking a popular dessert D. To convince their parent to make the

recipe E. To know what ingredients to purchase at

the grocery store before making it

3 Synonyms (You may see words like persuade, inform, or entertain on your SOL test, but you may also see synonyms for these words too. Don’t get tricked!)

Persuade convince, argue, advise

Inform tell, explain, instruct

Entertain make one enjoy, make one laugh

Directions: Write to complete the graphic organizer

Where does

the event take

place?

Glen Oak

Elementary School

What time is

the event? 6:30-7:30pm

Why is the

event being

held?

To help others

learn about state

tests and how to

prepare students

Who can

attend? 3rd Graders and

their parents

Which question is answered by the title of the event? A. Is the event taking place at Glen Oak Elementary? B. Can students that are not in 3rd grade come? C. Should parents attend? D. Will refreshments be provided?

Why do you think the event form asks how many people will be attending? A. The presenters want a lot of people to come. B. Knowing the amount will help the presenters know

how many kids can play in the moon bounce C. To help presenters know the amount of materials

and refreshments to purchase beforehand D. To make sure the game show hosts don’t forget to

RSVP

Name: _______________________ Due: _______________________ 3.5, 3.6

Directions: Read the common question stems below. Label them as (LBH) if they are found directly in the text, (TS) if they require the reader to make inferences and find proof in the text or (NLB) if they are word questions and do not require looking back in the passage.

Directions: Read the common question stems below. Label them as (T) if they are found directly in the text, (I) if they require the reader to make inferences to answer them or (W) if they are word questions and do not require a passage. SOL QUESTION STEM QUESTION TYPE

Which question can be answered by the title? LBH, TS

What is the root word in ______________? NLB

Paragraph _____ is mostly about -? TS

Which question can be answered by paragraph ___? LBH, TS

Which two words are synonyms for ______? NLB

Which question can be answered by the photo in the article? TS

A word that means the opposite of ________ is ______? NLB

Why would a 3rd grader read this text? TS

Compete this flow chart about the story by putting the events in order. LBH

Based on the text, the characters will most likely do ______ next? TS

Place these words in alphabetical order. NLB

Which word is an antonym for __________ in paragraph ______? NLB

In the future, the main character will most likely do ____? TS

How should the word ______ be divided in syllables? NLB

Which key words should be used to find information about this topic? NLB

Why does the character _________ in paragraph _______? TS

What does _______________ mean in paragraph ____? NLB, TS

The author wrote this article most likely to ____? TS

Which websites would provide you with the most information about the topic? TS

In step ___, why does the recipe suggest that an adult help? TS

The __________ and ____________ in the text are alike because they both _____? TS