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1. Grades 1 & 2 print materials. Grades 3-6 you can either make student

copies or have students write answers in a spiral notebook or composition

book to save on printing. Lessons should be projected. Go over the

answers together so students can learn from their mistakes.

2. Assessments each Friday will test the skills taught throughout the week.

3. Grades 2-6, the spelling is intended to teach spelling rules, phonics, and

phonemic awareness. It does not need to replace your current spelling

program if you have one in place.

Table of Contents Grade 4

Word of the Week: Choose words and phrases for effect. Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. Identify real-life connections between words and their use

Days Skills to match with standards.

Spelling Skill Information Skills Parts of Speech Fix-It

1-5 schwa n synonyms a-b-c order nouns & verbs proper nouns a lot possessive our vs are Cap. titles good vs well quotes titles of books, poems, songs months time days of week verb tenses sub/verb agree there/their/ they’re your vs you’re every day everyday Commas in addresses a vs an punctuation quotes comma dialogue AM/PM sub/verb agree pronoun agreement commas in a series

6-10 silent “e” are vs our guide words pronouns

11-15 drop the “e” Compound sent. abbreviations adjectives

16-20 double rule commas in dates/address

addresses relative pronouns

21-25 adding -es too, also, either

synonym pronouns

26-30 words ending “o”

syllables antonym possessive nouns

31-35 -y to -i -es or -s transition words

contractions past tense verbs

36-40 diphthongs declarative interrogative

idioms adverbs

41-45 -f/-fe to -ves or -s

imperative exclamatory

anagram, palindrome

abstract nouns

46-50 phonograms plural nouns analogies pronoun-antecedent

51-55 1:1:1 rule irreg. pl. nouns personification Sent. & Fragments

56-60 drop the -L abstract nouns hyperbole verb tenses

61-65 word endings rules

irregular verbs parts of a friendly letter

run-ons

66-70 ti, si, ci say -sh & /zh/ sound

it’s vs its dictionary -ed or -ing

71-75 homonyms your and you’re

punctuation marks

subject predicate

76-80 ə ending -le, -al, -el

who & whom

pun subject verb agreement

81-85 ending in -k, -ke, -ck, -ic

who’s & whose malapropism am, is, are

86-90 contractions order of adj. quotations common & proper nouns

91-95 -ible and -able vague vs precise

simile conjunctions

96-100 -cial and -tial were and we’re metaphor irregular verbs

101-105 -tion, -sion, -cian

then vs than colons comparative superlative adj. & adverbs

106-110 to, two, too parallel structure

onomatopoeia compound sent

111-115 -ous or -us a lot, a/an synonym prepositions

116-120 -ant/-ance -ent/-ence

already all ready

antonym subordinating conjunctions

121-125 c and g rule less vs fewer homophones prepositional phrases

126-130 ie or ei lie vs lay writing numbers

progressive verb tense

131-135 -ise or -ize may vs can modal auxiliaries

first word in quotes

suffixes & prefixes

136-140 quit, quite, quiet

me vs I alliteration direct quotes

141-145 adding -ly to words

accept except

assonance participle

146-150 ending c, k, ck, ke

loose or lose consonance interjection

151-155 q married u affect vs effect cliché Greek & Latin

156-160 don’t end in v or u

commas in series

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helping verbs

161-165 there/their/ they’re

predicate nominatives

newspaper modal verbs

166-170 -dge blockers

rise vs raise thesaurus gerund

171-175 -tch blockers subject-verb agreement

metonymy adages & proverbs

176-180 -th two sounds breathe or breath

knowing information

infinitives

Conventions of Standard English: Conventions of Standard English: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.1.a Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs (where, when, why). CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.1.b Form and use the progressive (e.g., I was walking; I am walking; I will be walking) verb tenses. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.1.c Use modal auxiliaries (e.g., can, may, must) to convey various conditions. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.1.d Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag). CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.1.e Form and use prepositional phrases. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.1.f

Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.* CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.1.g Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their).* CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.2.a Use correct capitalization. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.2.b Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.2.c Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.2.d Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. Knowledge of Language: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.3.a Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.* CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.3.b Choose punctuation for effect.* CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.3.c Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion). Vocabulary Acquisition and Use: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.4.a Use context (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.4.b Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., telegraph, photograph, autograph). CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.4.c Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.5.a Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.5.b Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.5.c Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms). CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.6

Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions, emotions, or states of being (e.g., quizzed, whined, stammered) and that are basic to a particular topic (e.g., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation).

Name Week

Word of the week:abandon

to withdraw, to leave forever, stop supporting

Example:The puppy was abandoned by its mother.

Fix It!1. has you evar been to a aqarium______________________________________________________2. were gowing to have freinds come over tommorow.______________________________________________________

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Spelling: schwa n, sounds like /ŭ/. Rewrite:

1. eleven _________________________ 2. stolen _________________________3. button _________________________4. bargain _________________________5. certain _________________________6. opinion _________________________

Information SkillsPut the words in ABC order:

1. circus _____________2. carousel _____________3. cereal _____________4. carriage _____________

Skill: SynonymsA synonym is a word that means the same.

Write a synonym for the following words:

1. mad ________________ 2. brave _____________________3. begin _______________ 4. break _____________________

Day 1Daily Dose of Grammar

Parts of Speech:Noun: person, place, or thing.

Underline or write the nouns in each sentence.

1. Michael likes to throw rocks at the pond.

2. Greg eats tacos at his house on Tuesdays.

3. The bookshelf is filled with toys for kids.

4. My dentist took out my tooth with string.

1

Name Week



1. circus carousel2. carousel carriage3. cereal cereal4. carriage circus



1. mad angry, furious, enraged 2. brave courageous, fearless, bold3. begin start, open, launch 4. break smash, shatter, rupture




Example:The puppy was abandoned by its mother.

Fix It!1. has you evar been to a aqarium

Have you ever been to an aquarium?2. were gowing to have freinds come over tommorow.

We’re going to have friends come over tomorrow.


1. eleven eleven2. stolen stolen3. button button4. bargain bargain5. certain certain6. opinion opinion


Underline or write the nouns in each sentence.

1. Michael likes to throw rocks at the pond.

2. Greg eats tacos at his house on Tuesdays.

3. The bookshelf is filled with toys for kids.

4. My dentist took out my tooth with string.

1

Name Week

Fix It!1. Sam watch television from 600 to 800 last nite.______________________________________________________2. Them boys rides the bus to school.______________________________________________________



1. dog _____________2. disco _____________3. diary _____________4. day _____________



1. bright _______________ 2. yell _______________________3. calm _______________ 4. unsafe ____________________




Example:The house in the woods was abandoned.


1. orphan _________________________ 2. veteran _________________________3. cotton _________________________4. colon _________________________5. heaven _________________________6. satin _________________________


Tell if the underlined noun is a person, place, or thing.

1. We celebrated with fireworks.

2. She did not go to school.

3. Joe is my best friend.

4. The mailman fell down.

1

Name Week



1. dog day2. disco diary3. diary disco4. day dog



1. bright shiny, gleaming, vivid 2. yell scream, shout, bellow3. calm peaceful, relaxed, still 4. unsafe dangerous, hazardous




Example:The house in the woods was abandoned.

Fix It!1. Sam watch television from 600 to 800 last nite.

Sam watched television from 6:00 to 8:00 last night.2. Them boys rides the bus to school.

Those boys ride the bus to school.


1. orphan orphan2. veteran veteran3. cotton cotton4. colon colon5. heaven heaven6. satin satin


Tell if the underlined noun is a person, place, or thing.

1. We celebrated with fireworks. thing

2. She did not go to school. place

3. Joe is my best friend. person

4. The mailman fell down. person

1

Name Week

Fix It!1. are their no chips left.______________________________________________________2. why cant karen never make it on time______________________________________________________



1. dig _____________2. dart _____________3. dump _____________4. dust _____________



1. dull ___________________ 2. enjoy ____________________3. stop __________________ 4. fall ______________________




Example:The fire forced them to abandon their homes.


1. penguin _________________________ 2. villain _________________________3. basin _________________________4. carton _________________________5. cannon _________________________6. poison _________________________

Parts of Speech:Verb: action word

Underline or write the verb in each sentence.

1. I like to ride my bike.

2. My mom cooks delicious chicken.

3. Can we watch a movie tonight?

4. Tanya sits in the back row.

5. The fire burned in the pit.

1

Name Week



1. dig dart2. dart dig3. dump dump4. dust dust



1. dull boring, tiring 2. enjoy like, love, appreciate3. stop end, finish, halt 4. fall drop, descend, tumble




Example:The fire forced them to abandon their homes.

Fix It!1. are their no chips left.

Are there any chips left?2. why cant karen never make it on time

Why can’t Karen ever make it on time?


1. penguin penguin2. villain villain3. basin basin4. carton carton5. cannon cannon6. poison poison



1. I like to ride my bike.

2. My mom cooks delicious chicken.

3. Can we watch a movie tonight?

4. Tanya sits in the back row.

5. The fire burned in the pit.

1

Name Week

Fix It!1. Mrs Prender red hurricane harry to are class.______________________________________________________2. we rote letters to a family in sebring florida.______________________________________________________



1. maybe _____________2. mash _____________3. mark _____________4. marble _____________



1. false _________________ 2. funny _____________________3. fly __________________ 4. gross _____________________




Example:There was an abandoned car on our street.


1. bargain _________________________ 2. opinion _________________________3. basin _________________________4. heaven _________________________5. certain _________________________6. shorten _________________________



1. I believe in the Tooth Fairy.

2. Let’s explore the website.

3. Don’t call my mom on the phone.

4. I could hear the birds chirping.

5. Did he jog to the park?

1

Name Week





1. false untrue, fake, fraud 2. funny humorous, amusing, silly3. fly soar, hover, glide 4. gross yucky, disgusting


1. maybe marble2. mash mark3. mark mash4. marble maybe



Example:There was an abandoned car on our street.

Fix It!1. Mrs Prender red hurricane harry to are class.

Mrs. Prender read Hurricane Harry to our class.2. we rote letters to a family in sebring florida.

We wrote letters to a family in Sebring, Florida.


1. bargain bargain2. opinion opinion3. basin basin4. heaven heaven5. certain certain6. shorten shorten



1. I believe in the Tooth Fairy.

2. Let’s explore the website.

3. Don’t call my mom on the phone.

4. I could hear the birds chirping.

5. Did he jog to the park?

1

Name Week


Use this word in a sentence:

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Fix It!1. There address be 121 south maple st______________________________________________________2. im gonna right about are trip to the park.______________________________________________________


Spelling:1. 6.2. 7. 3. 8. 4. 9. 5. 10.


1. socks _____________2. shoes _____________3. sand _____________4. sorry _____________



1. hate ________________ 2. help ______________________3. own ________________ 4. hurry _____________________


Parts of Speech:Noun: person, place, or thing. Verb: action word

Underline the noun once and verb twice.

1. My big ball rolled away.

2. The blue door slammed shut.

3. The phone rang very loudly.

4. She drove home to clean.

5. Raj kicked it quickly.

1

Name Week



_______________________________________________________________________________________________



Read for students Spelling:1. stolen 6. penguin2. certain 7. villain3. opinion 8. poison4. veteran 9. carton5. heaven 10. button



1. hate dislike, loathe, abhor 2. help assist, aid, support3. own have, possess, hold 4. hurry rush, race, speed


1. socks sand2. shoes shoes3. sand socks4. sorry sorry

Fix It!1. There address be 121 south maple st

Their address is 121 South Maple St.2. im gonna right about are trip to the park.

I’m going to write about our trip to the park.

Parts of Speech:Noun: person, place, or thing. Verb: action word

Underline the noun once and verb twice.

1. My big ball rolled away.

2. The blue door slammed shut.

3. The phone rang very loudly.

4. She drove home to clean.

5. Raj kicked it quickly.

1

Name Week

Fix It!1. we taken our mail to the main street post office.______________________________________________________2. i asked, does you have stamps.______________________________________________________


Spelling:Mr. Silent “e” jumps over one letter to make the vowel say its name. Add Mr. Silent “e” to these words:

1. rat __________________ 5. notic_________________

2. gaug ________________ 6. peac__________________

3. debat________________ 7. complet_______________

4. excit ________________ 8. wast _________________

Information SkillsChoose the guide words “pool” would go between in a dictionary:

A. play policeB. poem potC. prosper pullD. porpoise pout

Skill: are -vs- our“Are” is a plural ‘to be’ verb. “Our” is a pronoun showing ownership. Write are or our:

1. We have to clean ______________ rooms today.2. The children ______________ wearing blue shirts.3. We _______________ running late for the movie.4. I hope ________________ bus is not running late.


Word of the week:abnormal

Strange, not usual or typical.

Example:The rain made it an abnormal school day.

Parts of Speech:Subject Pronouns: take the place of a subject noun

Circle the pronoun that would take the place of the underlined word.

1. Sonya went to the movies. they she it

2. Ty and Rick live on a farm. he them they

3. Monkeys are adorable. It They Those

4. Mr. Carr is a good teacher. He Him She

5. Glue is sticky. It These He

2

Name Week



Spelling:Mr. Silent “e” jumps over one letter to make the vowel say its name. Add Mr. Silent “e” to these words:

1. rat rate 5. notic notice

2. gaug gauge 6. peac peace

3. debat debate 7. complet complete

4. excit excite 8. wast waste

Information SkillsChoose the guide words “pool” would go between in a dictionary:

A. play policeB. poem potC. prosper pullD. porpoise pout



Example:The rain made it an abnormal school day.

Fix It!1. we taken our mail to the main street post office.

We took our mail to the Main Street Post Office.2. i asked, does you have stamps.

I asked, “Do you have stamps?”



1. Sonya went to the movies. they she it

2. Ty and Rick live on a farm. he them they

3. Monkeys are adorable. It They Those

4. Mr. Carr is a good teacher. He Him She

5. Glue is sticky. It These He

2


1. We have to clean our rooms today.2. The children are wearing blue shirts.3. We are running late for the movie.4. I hope our bus is not running late.

Name Week

Fix It!1. we tooked are paper pencils and folders home______________________________________________________2. we wint to bed vary early last nite.______________________________________________________



Spelling: Mr. Silent “e” jumps over one letter to make

the vowel say its name. Choose the word to complete each sentence: rate gauge debate excite

1. The discussion became a heated ________________ .

2. Her reading ____________ was 120 words per minute.

3. Don’t ___________________ the dog or he will bark.

4. The rain__________________ showed 3 inches.


1. There ___________ more horses than cows in the field.2. We ate ____________ dinner early.3. The weekend is when we clean ___________ yard.4. They ___________ excited about the hike.

Information SkillsChoose the guide words “save” would go between in a dictionary:

A. saint salveB. salt sautéC. same sayD. saw see



Example:His abnormal behavior got him in trouble.


Write the pronoun that would take the place of the underlined word.

1. Bob thought the door was locked. ____________

2. Will and Grace are nice people. _______________

3. Cream helps my bites feel better. _____________

4. Sari and I went shopping. _____________

5. Jessica is my good friend. ______________

2

Name Week



Spelling: Mr. Silent “e” jumps over one letter to make

the vowel say its name. Choose the word to complete each sentence: : rate gauge debate excite

1. The discussion became a heated debate .

2. Her reading rate was 120 words per minute.

3. Don’t excite the dog or he will bark.

4. The rain gauge showed 3 inches.

Information SkillsChoose the guide words “save” would go between in a dictionary:

A. saint salveB. salt sautéC. same sayD. saw see



Example:His abnormal behavior got him in trouble.

Fix It!1. we tooked are paper pencils and folders home

We took our paper, pencils, and folders home.2. we wint to bed vary early last nite.

We went to bed very early last night.



1. Bob thought the door was locked. He

2. Will and Grace are nice people. They

3. Cream helps my bites feel better. It

4. Sari and I went shopping. We

5. Jessica is my good friend. She

2


1. There are more horses than cows in the field.2. We ate our dinner early.3. The weekend is when we clean our yard.4. They are excited about the hike.

Name Week

Fix It!1. yesterday i done my work and gone to bed.______________________________________________________2. me and my dog is going for a walk______________________________________________________



Spelling:Choose the word to complete each sentence:

notice peace complete waste

1. The girls are at _________________ with each other.

2. Did you _____________________ the cat outside?

3. The boy did not ____________________ his math.

4. Do not _____________________ clean water.


1. __________ laundry must be folded.2. The kind man polished ___________ shoes.3. __________ we eating outside today?4. You __________ a friendly person.

Information SkillsChoose the guide words “jump” would go between in a dictionary:

A. June justB. join juiceC. judge jugD. joke juniper



Example:There was an abnormal amount of rain which caused a flood.

Parts of Speech:Object Pronouns: take the place of nouns after action

verbs and: to, in, at, on, and for.Circle the pronoun that would take the place of the underlined word.

1. You should go with Cindy. him her them

2. Chet found a seat for his brother. he me him

3. He fed the chickens. us her them

4. The teacher loves my sister. us her she

5. He sat on the chair. it us they

2

Name Week



Spelling:Choose the word to complete each sentence:

notice peace complete waste

1. The girls are at peace with each other.

2. Did you notice the cat outside?

3. The boy did not complete his math.

4. Do not waste clean water.

Information SkillsChoose the guide words “jump” would go between in a dictionary:

A. June justB. join juiceC. judge jugD. joke juniper



Example:There was an abnormal amount of rain which caused a flood.

Fix It!1. yesterday i done my work and gone to bed.

Yesterday I did my work and went to bed.2. me and my dog is going for a walk

My dog and I are going for a walk.



1. You should go with Cindy. him her them

2. Chet found a seat for his brother. he me him

3. He fed the chickens. us her them

4. The teacher loves my sister. us her she

5. He sat on the chair. it us they

2


1. Our laundry must be folded.2. The kind man polished our shoes.3. Are we eating outside today?4. You are a friendly person.

Name Week

Fix It!1. we don’t got no candy______________________________________________________2. Ron said, i want to go to grandmas house for easter.______________________________________________________



Spelling:Add a silent “e” then choose the word to complete each sentence: tru whol debat notic

1. It is not ________________that all birds fly.

2. I don’t always __________________ the alarm.

3. My dad likes to _________________ current events.

4. Did she eat the __________________ pizza?


1. Those __________ Josie’s belongings.2. We told __________ teacher we would be absent.3. I wonder if ___________ ancestors went exploring.4. When __________ the new jerseys arriving?

Information SkillsChoose the guide words “wash” would go between in a dictionary:

A. waste weepB. watch waxC. wad wartD. wash water



Example:We heard abnormal sounds coming from the washing machine.

Parts of Speech:Object Pronouns: take the place of nouns after

action verbs and: to, in, at, on, and for.Write the pronoun that would take the place of the underlined word.

1. John gave the note to Dana. ____________

2. I want to go with my parents. ______________

3. Gran gave gifts to my brother and me. _________

4. Do you want to go with my mom? _____________

5. Climb up the ladder. ______________

2

Name Week



Spelling:Add a silent “e” then choose the word to complete each sentence: tru whol debat notic

1. It is not true that all birds fly.

2. I don’t always notice the alarm.

3. My dad likes to debate current events.

4. Did she eat the whole pizza?

Information SkillsChoose the guide words “wash” would go between in a dictionary:

A. waste weepB. watch waxC. wad wartD. wash water



Example:We heard abnormal sounds coming from the washing machine.

Fix It!1. we don’t got no candy

We don’t have any candy.2. Ron said, i want to go to grandmas house for easter.

Ron said, “I want to go to Grandma’s house for Easter.”



1. John gave the note to Dana. her

2. I want to go with my parents. them

3. Gran gave gifts to my brother and me. us

4. Do you want to go with my mom? her

5. Climb up the ladder. it

2


1. Those are Josie’s belongings.2. We told our teacher we would be absent.3. I wonder if our ancestors went exploring.4. When are the new jerseys arriving?

Name Week



_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Fix It!1. i havent never been to the san antonio zoo______________________________________________________2. I wont eat peas, shouted the boy.______________________________________________________



1. The baby likes listening to ___________ music.2. The files ___________ in alphabetical order.3. The women ___________ wearing long coats.4. Is it ___________ turn to take a ride?


Spelling:Add a silent “e” then choose the word to complete each sentence: excit peac rat wast

1. The kids will talk loudly if you _______________ them.

2. His pulse ________________ went up after running.

3. Do not put ______________________ in the lake.

4. I need __________________ and quiet in morning.

Information SkillsChoose the guide words “dawn” would go between in a dictionary:

A. dash dayB. dart dateC. daze dentD. damper David

Parts of Speech:Pronouns: take the place of a noun

Underline or write the pronouns in each sentence.

1. He went to the market with his dad.

2. I dropped it on the floor.

3. They are going to have fun at her house.

4. Can you bring it to him?

5. We really want to take them with us.

2

Name Week



_______________________________________________________________________________________________



Spelling:Add a silent “e” then choose the word to complete each sentence: excit peac rat wast

1. The kids will talk loudly if you excite them.

2. His pulse rate went up after running.

3. Do not put waste in the lake.

4. I need peace and quiet in morning.

Information SkillsChoose the guide words “dawn” would go between in a dictionary:

A. dash dayB. dart dateC. daze dentD. damper David

Fix It!1. i havent never been to the san antonio zoo

I haven’t ever been to the San Antonio Zoo.2. I wont eat peas, shouted the boy.

“I won’t eat peas,” shouted the boy.



1. He went to the market with his dad.

2. I dropped it on the floor.

3. They are going to have fun at her house.

4. Can you bring it to him?

5. We really want to take them with us.

2


1. The baby likes listening to our music.2. The files are in alphabetical order.3. The women are wearing long coats.4. Is it our turn to take a ride?

Name Week

Word of the week:amiable

pleasant, friendly, likeable

Example:The new girl is sweet and amiable.

Parts of Speech:Adjective: describes a noun

Circle the adjective.

1. difference differ different

2. body fitness healthy

3. flashlight bright sun

4. cut scissors sharp

Fix It!1. give the girls a ice cube for there sodas.______________________________________________________2. mr kent asked, who did there homework______________________________________________________


Spelling:Drop the e when adding a vowel suffix. Keep the e when adding a consonant suffix.1. time (ing) _________________________________2. grace (ful) _________________________________3. write (ing) _________________________________4. home (less) ________________________________5. late (ly) _________________________________6. tape (ed) _________________________________

Information SkillsAbbreviations: Write the

abbreviations for the following:

1. Monday _____________2. Wednesday ____________3. Friday _____________4. Sunday _____________

Skill: Compound SentencesA compound sentence is made by joining two independent clauses together with a conjunction (FAN BOYS-for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Join the two sentences into one.1. Jon bought a new shirt. He wore it to a party.

________________________________________________________2. Lynn liked her new bike. She didn’t like the color.

________________________________________________________________

Day 11Daily Dose of Grammar3

Name Week



1. difference differ different

2. body fitness healthy

3. flashlight bright sun

4. cut scissors sharp



Spelling:Drop the e when adding a vowel suffix. Keep the e when adding a consonant suffix.1. time (ing) timing2. grace (ful) graceful3. write (ing) writing4. home (less) homeless5. late (ly) lately6. tape (ed) taped

Skill: Compound SentencesA compound sentence is made by joining two independent clauses together with a conjunction (FAN BOYS-for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Join the two sentences into one.1. Jon bought a new shirt. He wore it to a party. (answers may vary)

Jon bought a new shirt, and wore it to a party.2. Lynn liked her new bike. She didn’t like the color.

Lynn liked her new bike, but she didn’t like the color.



1. Monday Mon.2. Wednesday Wed.3. Friday Fri.4. Sunday Sun.



Example:The new girl is sweet and amiable.

Fix It!1. give the girls a ice cube for there sodas.

Give the girls an ice cube for their sodas.2. mr kent asked, who did there homework

Mr. Kent asked, “Who did their homework?”

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Fix It!1. does the play start at 1200 asked mrs penny______________________________________________________2. The men has come to fix the roof______________________________________________________


Day 12



1. love feel loving

2. punch mean bruise

3. happy smile gift

4. fancy jewel shine

Daily Dose of Grammar

Spelling:Drop the e when adding a vowel suffix. Keep the e when adding a consonant suffix.1. wiggle (ing) ________________________________2. rinse (ed) _________________________________3. wise (ly) _________________________________4. froze (en) _________________________________5. shine (y) _________________________________6. tune (ful) _________________________________

Skill: Compound SentencesA compound sentence is made by joining two independent clauses together with a conjunction (FAN BOYS-for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Join the two sentences into one.1. We can go see a movie. We can go bowling.

________________________________________________________2. The woman washed the car. The man dried it.

________________________________________________________________



1. March _____________2. October _____________3. April _____________4. September____________



Example:He was a likeable character in the movie.

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Day 12



1. love feel loving

2. punch mean bruise

3. happy smile gift

4. fancy jewel shine


Spelling:Drop the e when adding a vowel suffix. Keep the e when adding a consonant suffix.1. wiggle (ing) wiggling2. rinse (ed) rinsed3. wise (ly) wisely4. froze (en) frozen5. shine (y) shiny6. tune (ful) tuneful

Skill: Compound SentencesA compound sentence is made by joining two independent clauses together with a conjunction (FAN BOYS-for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Join the two sentences into one.1. We can go see a movie. We can go bowling. (answers may vary)

We can go see a movie, or we can go bowling.2. The woman washed the car. The man dried it.

The woman washed the car, and the man dried it.



1. March Mar.2. October Oct.3. April Apr.4. September Sept.



Example:He was a likeable character in the movie.

Fix It!1. does the play start at 1200 asked mrs penny

“Does the play start at 12:00?” asked Mrs. Penny.2. The men has come to fix the roof

The men have come to fix the roof.

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Name Week

Fix It!1. I might of wanted to see my favorit show.______________________________________________________2. if i had knewed this I wuld have gone______________________________________________________


Day 13



1. large hill lift

2. mud dirty mess

3. high balloon float

4. car buy new


Spelling:Drop the e when adding a vowel suffix. Keep the e when adding a consonant suffix.1. hope (less) ________________________________2. arrive (ed) _________________________________3. shame (ful)_________________________________4. close (ness)_________________________________5. fame (ous) _________________________________6. smoke (y) _________________________________

Skill: Compound SentencesA compound sentence is made by joining two independent clauses together with a conjunction (FAN BOYS-for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Join the two sentences into one.1. He doesn’t like to go to the dentist. He doesn’t want cavities.

________________________________________________________2. Mary left the party early. I did not see her when I arrived late.

________________________________________________________________



1. New York_____________2. California ____________3. North Carolina_________4. Texas _____________



Example:The likeable dog was wagging his tail.

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Day 13



1. large hill lift

2. mud dirty mess

3. high balloon float

4. car buy new


Spelling:Drop the e when adding a vowel suffix. Keep the e when adding a consonant suffix.1. hope (less) hopeless2. arrive (ed) arrived3. shame (ful) shameful4. close (ness) closeness5. fame (ous) famous6. smoke (y) smoky

Skill: Compound SentencesA compound sentence is made by joining two independent clauses together with a conjunction (FAN BOYS-for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Join the two sentences into one.1. He doesn’t like to go to the dentist. He doesn’t want cavities. (answers may vary)

He doesn’t like to go to the dentist, but he doesn’t want cavities.2. Mary left the party early. I did not see her when I arrived late.

Mary left the party early, so I did not see her when I arrived late.



1. New York NY2. California CA3. North Carolina NC4. Texas TX



Example:The likeable dog was wagging his tail.

Fix It!1. I might of wanted to see my favorit show.

I might have wanted to see my favorite show.2. if i had knewed this I wuld have gone

If I had known this I would have gone.

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Name Week

Fix It!1. she bringed me a vary speshul gift.______________________________________________________2. she own meny diffrent pets.______________________________________________________


Day 14



1. purple color paint

2. hands shy hug

3. snow fight cold

4. empty jar eat


Spelling:Drop the e when adding a vowel suffix. Keep the e when adding a consonant suffix.1. excite (ment) ________________________________2. date (ing) ___________________________________3. define (able)_________________________________4. store (age)___________________________________Exceptions: (e before c/g don’t drop) trace—traceable courage—courageous (double vowel) flee--fleeing

Skill: Compound SentencesA compound sentence is made by joining two independent clauses together with a conjunction (FAN BOYS-for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Join the two sentences into one.1. Joe waited for the bus. The bus was late.

________________________________________________________2. He did not want help. She helped him anyway.

________________________________________________________________



1. doctor _____________2. mister _____________3. junior _____________4. saint _____________



Example:The likeable woman made us cookies.

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Day 14



1. purple color paint

2. hands shy hug

3. snow fight cold

4. empty jar eat


Spelling:Drop the e when adding a vowel suffix. Keep the e when adding a consonant suffix.1. excite (ment) excitement2. date (ing) dating3. define (able) definable4. store (age) storageExceptions: (e before c/g don’t drop) trace—traceable courage—courageous (double vowel) flee--fleeing

Skill: Compound SentencesA compound sentence is made by joining two independent clauses together with a conjunction (FAN BOYS-for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Join the two sentences into one.1. Joe waited for the bus. The bus was late. (answers may vary)

Joe waited for the bus, but the bus was late.2. He did not want help. She helped him anyway

He did not want help, yet she helped him anyway.



1. doctor Dr.2. mister Mr.3. junior Jr.4. saint St.



Example:The likeable woman made us cookies.

Fix It!1. she bringed me a vary speshul gift.

She brought me a very special gift.2. she own meny diffrent pets.

She owned many different pets.

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Name Week

Fix It!1. were going to visit next july______________________________________________________2. my freinds is not going to church this sunday______________________________________________________


Day 15

Word of the week:likeable


_______________________________________________________________________________________________



1. rainbow red look

2. fluffy cotton bed

3. walk turtle slow

4. rich money spend


Spelling:Drop the e when adding a vowel suffix. Keep the e when adding a consonant suffix.1. unfortunate (ly) ______________________________2. absolute (ly) _______________________________3. mandate (ory) _______________________________4. fame (ous) __________________________________5. joke (ing) __________________________________6. base (ment) _________________________________

Skill: Compound SentencesA compound sentence is made by joining two independent clauses together with a conjunction (FAN BOYS-for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Join the two sentences into one.1. She had to leave. She called her mom to get her.

________________________________________________________2. I was really tired. I had to go to class anyway.

________________________________________________________________



1. October _____________2. Tuesday _____________3. doctor _____________4. New York_____________

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Day 15

Word of the week:likeable


_______________________________________________________________________________________________



1. rainbow red look

2. fluffy cotton bed

3. walk turtle slow

4. rich money spend


Spelling:Drop the e when adding a vowel suffix. Keep the e when adding a consonant suffix.1. unfortunate (ly) unfortunately2. absolute (ly) absolutely3. mandate (ory) mandatory4. fame (ous) famous5. joke (ing) joking6. base (ment) basement

Skill: Compound SentencesA compound sentence is made by joining two independent clauses together with a conjunction (FAN BOYS-for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). Join the two sentences into one.1. She had to leave. She called her mom to get her. (answers may vary)

She had to leave, so she called her mom to get her.2. I was really tired. I had to go to class anyway.

I was really tired, but I had to go to class anyway.



1. October Oct.2. Tuesday Tues.3. doctor Dr.4. New York NY

Fix It!1. were going to visit next july

We’re going to visit next July.2. my freinds is not going to church this sunday

My friends are not going to church this Sunday.

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Name Week

Word of the week:annual

occurring each year, yearly

Example:The annual beauty pageant is this weekend.

Fix It!1. student’s at mill elementary got a award______________________________________________________2. the dog hid it’s bone on monday______________________________________________________


Spelling: adding suffixes Double rule: when a word has 1 syllable and its short vowel is followed by only 1 consonant, double the last consonant b/c it needs a friend.

Add –ing to the following words:

1. flap ___________________ 5. stop ________________

2. grip ___________________ 6. wrap ________________

3. drag __________________ 7. wed _________________

4. shop__________________ 8. blab _________________

Skill: Commas in datesWhen writing a date put a comma between the day and the month. Put a comma between the date and the year. Set off a date with a comma in a sentence. Add commas below:

1. On April 2 2002 the new restaurant opened in the small town.2. The meeting will be held Wednesday February 22 2018 for all parents.3. School will start Monday September 1 2017 for students.




1. Street _____________2. Drive _____________3. Circle _____________4. Court _____________

Parts of Speech:Relative Pronouns: who, whose, whom, which, and that introduce a dependent clause which gives more information about the main clause.Ex: Some schools have teachers that are creative.Underline the relative pronoun that introduces the clause.

1. Scarves are common in Maine which gets cold.

2. The card is from Sue who lives in Ohio.

3. Corn, which can be sweet, is grown in Iowa.

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1. flap flapping 5. stop stopping

2. grip gripping 6. wrap wrapping

3. drag dragging 7. wed wedding

4. shop shopping 8. blab blabbing


1. On April 2, 2002, the new restaurant opened in the small town.2. The meeting will be held Wednesday, February 22, 2018, for all parents.3. School will start Monday, September 1, 2017, for students.



1. Street St.2. Drive Dr.3. Circle Cir.4. Court Ct.



Example:The annual beauty pageant is this weekend.

Fix It!1. student’s at mill elementary got a award

Students at Mill Elementary got an award.2. the dog hid it’s bone on monday

The dog hid its bone on Monday.

Parts of Speech:Relative Pronouns: who, whose, whom, which, and that introduce a dependent clause which gives more information about the main clause.Ex: Some schools have teachers that are creative.Underline the relative pronoun that introduces the clause.

1. Scarves are common in Maine which gets cold.

2. The card is from Sue who lives in Ohio.

3. Corn, which can be sweet, is grown in Iowa.

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Name Week

Fix It!1. this pensil don’t have a eraser.______________________________________________________2. it had began to rain win i wuz outside.______________________________________________________




Add –ed to the following words:

1. drop __________________ 5. quiz _________________

2. dim ___________________ 6. pop_________________

3. plug __________________ 7. snap _________________

4. thin __________________ 8. nod _________________


1. We celebrated my birthday on August 3 2017.2. Did you see the movie on Thursday March 4 2016 at the old theatre?3. My mom is coming on Saturday May 21 2018 to inspect the camp.



1. Avenue _____________2. Road _____________3. Lane _____________4. Highway _____________



Example:The annual rainfall was lower this year.

Parts of Speech:Relative Pronouns: who, whose, whom, which, and that introduce a dependent clause.Underline the relative pronoun that introduces the clause.

1. Tim, whose family is big, wants his own room.

2. I have a teacher whose mom lives in India.

3. Meg is a girl who likes to eat pizza.

4. Jon is a boy that runs in the rain.

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1. drop dropped 5. quiz quizzed

2. dim dimmed 6. pop popped

3. plug plugged 7. snap snapped

4. thin thinned 8. nod nodded


1. We celebrated my birthday on August 3, 2017.2. Did you see the movie on Thursday, March 4, 2016, at the old theatre?3. My mom is coming on Saturday, May 21, 2018, to inspect the camp.



1. Avenue Ave.2. Road Rd.3. Lane Ln.4. Highway Hwy.



Example:The annual rainfall was lower this year.

Fix It!1. this pensil don’t have a eraser.

This pencil doesn’t have an eraser.2. it had began to rain win i wuz outside.

It began to rain when I was outside.

Parts of Speech:Relative Pronouns: who, whose, whom, which, and that introduce a dependent clause.Underline the relative pronoun that introduces the clause.

1. Tim, whose family is big, wants his own room.

2. I have a teacher whose mom lives in India.

3. Meg is a girl who likes to eat pizza.

4. Jon is a boy that runs in the rain.

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Name Week

Fix It!1. how meny year have you own your bike______________________________________________________2. is you eating dinner, she asked.______________________________________________________


Information SkillsWrite the address as it should appear on an envelope.254 Cooper Court, Mark Smith, Oakland, California, 94577

___________________________________________________________________________




1. plug __________________ 5. jump _________________

2. itch ___________________6. shop ________________

3. shop __________________7. stop _________________

4. tag ___________________8. kick __________________

Skill: Commas in an addressUse a comma between the names of a street address, a city, and a state. Add commas below:

1. Mary is moving to Kansas City Missouri.2. The library is located at 1447 Pacific Street Stockton California.3. My Aunt Tammy was born in Jacksonville Florida.



Example:He visits his uncle annually.

Parts of Speech:Relative Pronouns: who, whose, whom, which, and that introduce a dependent clause.Fill in the blank with a relative pronoun.

1. She is a woman _______________ teaches math.

2. I like rides ____________________ have loops.

3. Pie, ________________ is a dessert, tastes good.

4. The guy ________________ shirt was stained left.

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1. plug plugging 5. jump jumping

2. itch itching 6. shop shopping

3. shop shopping 7. stop stopping

4. tag tagging 8. kick kicking

Skill: Commas in an addressUse a comma between the names of a street address, a city, and a state. Add commas below:

1. Mary is moving to Kansas City, Missouri.2. The library is located at 1447 Pacific Street, Stockton, California.3. My Aunt Tammy was born in Jacksonville, Florida.

Information SkillsWrite the address as it should appear on an envelope.254 Cooper Court, Mark Smith, Oakland, California, 94577

Mark Smith_254 Cooper Ct.Oakland, CA 94577

_________________________



Example:He visits his uncle annually.

Fix It!1. how meny year have you own your bike

How many years have you owned your bike?2. is you eating dinner, she asked.

“Are you eating dinner?” she asked.

Parts of Speech:Relative Pronouns: who, whose, whom, which, and that introduce a dependent clause.Fill in the blank with a relative pronoun.

1. She is a woman who teaches math.

2. I like rides that have loops.

3. Pie, which is a dessert, tastes good.

4. The guy whose shirt was stained left.

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Name Week

Fix It!1. is this whut you was looking for______________________________________________________2. we throwed her in the pool last tuesday.______________________________________________________





1. kill __________________ 5. drop _________________

2. stop _________________6. snap _________________

3. tramp ________________7. clip __________________

4. twist ________________8. trip ___________________

Skill: Commas in an addressUse a comma between the names of a street address, a city, and a state. Don’t forget one after the state. There is no comma before the zip code. Add commas below:

1. Marks party is at 114 North Rock Avenue San Francisco California 78200.2. Fred’s house is located at 1147 Smokey Street San Antonio Texas.3. Our family is moving to Plano Texas next week.

Information SkillsWrite the address as it should appear on an envelope.32789, Orlando, Florida, Mary Thomas, 115 Oak Street

___________________________________________________________________________



Example:The annual meeting is in May.

Parts of Speech:Relative Pronouns: who, whose, whom, which, and that introduce a dependent clause.Circle the relative pronoun.

1. Bo is a man who/that found a cure.

2. Have you found a store that/who sells gum?

3. Sam is a person whom/that you can trust.

4. A lion, who/which is the loudest animal, is big.

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1. kill killed 5. drop dropped

2. stop stopped 6. snap snapped

3. tramp tramped 7. clip clipped

4. twist twisted 8. trip tripped

Skill: Commas in an addressUse a comma between the names of a street address, a city, and a state. Don’t forget one after the state. There is no comma before the zip code. Add commas below:

1. Marks party is at 114 North Rock Avenue, San Francisco, California 78200.2. Fred’s house is located at 1147 Smokey Street, San Antonio, Texas.3. Our family is moving to Plano, Texas, next week.

Information SkillsWrite the address as it should appear on an envelope.32789, Orlando, Florida, Mary Thomas, 115 Oak Street

Mary Thomas115 Oak St.Orlando, FL 32789



Example:The annual meeting is in May.

Fix It!1. is this whut you was looking for

Is this what you were looking for?2. we throwed her in the pool last tuesday.

We threw her in the pool last Tuesday.

Parts of Speech:Relative Pronouns: who, whose, whom, which, and that introduce a dependent clause.Circle the relative pronoun.

1. Bo is a man who/that found a cure.

2. Have you found a store that/who sells gum?

3. Sam is a person whom/that you can trust.

4. A lion, who/which is the loudest animal, is big.

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Name Week

Fix It!1. he seen a animal in the garbage ______________________________________________________2. the black puppys name are smokey.______________________________________________________


Day 20



_______________________________________________________________________________________________




1. grip __________________5. blab _________________

2. stop _________________ 6. drag __________________

3. drink ________________ 7. knit __________________

4. wrap ________________ 8. shop __________________

Skill: Commas in dates and addressesAdd commas:

1. I read it in the Sunday March 12 2017 edition.2. He went to the play on September 3 2017 at city hall. 3. Meet me at 343 Center Avenue Sebring Florida 33872 at noon.4. He lives at 3324 Modeling Lane Biloxi Mississippi 39540 with his mom.

Information SkillsWrite the address as it should appear on an envelope.Norfolk, Virginia, 778 Hogs Place23324, Rita Martin

___________________________________________________________________________

Parts of Speech:Circle the relative pronoun.

1. For school, we need pencils who/that require lead.

2. We saw pictures that/whose Jay had taken.

3. Those students whose/who reports were lost are in

trouble.

4. She is the one who/that won the contest.

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Name Week


Day 20



_______________________________________________________________________________________________




1. grip gripping 5. blab blabbing

2. stop stopping 6. drag dragging

3. drink drinking 7. knit knitting

4. wrap wrapping 8. shop shopping

Skill: Commas in dates and addressesAdd commas:

1. I read it in the Sunday, March 12, 2017, edition.2. He went to the play on September 3, 2017, at city hall. 3. Meet me at 343 Center Avenue, Sebring, Florida 33872, at noon.4. He lives at 3324 Modeling Lane, Biloxi, Mississippi 39540, with his mom.

Information SkillsWrite the address as it should appear on an envelope.Norfolk, Virginia, 778 Hogs Place23324, Rita Martin

Rita Martin778 Hogs Pl.Norfolk, VA 23324

Fix It!1. he seen a animal in the garbage

He saw an animal in the garbage.2. the black puppys name are smokey.

The black puppy’s name is Smokey.

Parts of Speech:Circle the relative pronoun.

1. For school, we need pencils who/that require lead.

2. We saw pictures that/whose Jay had taken.

3. Those students whose/who reports were lost are in

trouble.

4. She is the one who/that won the contest.

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Name Week

Word of the week:apparent

open to view, clear, easy to see

Example:It was apparent who was going to win.



1. Sarah ate a beef burrito. they she it

2. Lou and Seth hit the ball. he them they

3. Rabbits are easy to love. It They Those

4. Mrs. Mellow is a good teacher. He Him She

5. Bacon is yummy. It These He

Fix It!1. matt come in here and took mine drink.______________________________________________________2. what be your dogs name______________________________________________________


Spelling:Plural nouns: If a word ends in -s, -sh, -ch, -x, or -z add -es.Make the nouns plural by adding –s or –es.

1. buzz _________________ 5. clash ________________

2.tray __________________ 6. friend ________________

3. piano ________________ 7. chief __________________

4. tax _________________ 8. walrus________________

Information SkillsSynonyms are words that mean the same. Circle or write the synonyms for small

little minihuge mousetiny big

Skill: Too, Also, EitherAlso and too are used in affirmative sentences. Either is used in negative sentences. Write too, also, or either:

1. I don’t like cold weather. I don’t think you like it _______________.2. My best friend is going to the play. I am _______________ going to the play.3. My mom is a great cook. I am a great cook _______________.4. Today the weather isn’t sunny. Yesterday it wasn’t sunny _______________.

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Name Week




1. I don’t like cold weather. I don’t think you like it either.2. My best friend is going to the play. I am also going to the play.3. My mom is a great cook. I am a great cook too.4. Today the weather isn’t sunny. Yesterday it wasn’t sunny either.

Information SkillsSynonyms are words that mean the same. Circle or write the synonyms for small

little minihuge mousetiny big



Example:It was apparent who was going to win.

Fix It!1. matt come in here and took mine drink.

Matt came in here and took my drink.2. what be your dogs name

What is your dog’s name?



1. Sarah ate a beef burrito. they she it

2. Lou and Seth hit the ball. he them they

3. Rabbits are easy to love. It They Those

4. Mrs. Mellow is a good teacher. He Him She

5. Bacon is yummy. It These He

5


1. buzz buzzes 5. clash clashes

2.tray trays 6. friend friends

3. piano pianos 7. chief chiefs

4. tax taxes 8. walrus walruses

Name Week

Fix It!1. we ate cheese crackers and grapes on friday______________________________________________________2. she did vary good on the test______________________________________________________


Day 22



1. Mark threw the ball hard. ____________

2. Pat and Jen are athletic people. _______________

3. Gum can be very sweet. _____________

4. Terrel and I went to the zoo. _____________

5. Zoe is my neighbor. ______________



1. arch _________________ 5. stitch ________________

2. tray __________________ 6. suffix _________________

3. boss_________________ 7. waltz _________________

4. obey _______________ 8. umbrella ______________


1. I swim more than an average person. My sister _______________ swims a lot.2. A dolphin swims fast. A shark swims fast ______________.3. I am not from France. My sister is not from France _______________.4. Atlanta is a big city. Orlando is _______________ a big city.

Information SkillsSynonyms are words that mean the same. Circle or write the synonyms for strange

sharp odddifferent normalpeculiar unusual



Example:The truth was apparent to me.

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Day 22



1. Mark threw the ball hard. He

2. Pat and Jen are athletic people. They

3. Gum can be very sweet. It

4. Terrel and I went to the zoo. We

5. Zoe is my neighbor. She



1. I swim more than an average person. My sister also swims a lot.2. A dolphin swims fast. A shark swims fast too.3. I am not from France. My sister is not from France either.4. Atlanta is a big city. Orlando is also a big city.

Information SkillsSynonyms are words that mean the same. Circle or write the synonyms for strange

sharp odddifferent normalpeculiar unusual



Example:The truth was apparent to me.

Fix It!1. we ate cheese crackers and grapes on friday

We ate cheese, crackers, and grapes on Friday.2. she did vary good on the test

She did very well on the test.

5


1. arch arches 5. stitch stitches

2. tray trays 6. suffix suffixes

3. boss bosses 7. waltz waltzes

4. obey obeys 8. umbrella umbrellas

Name Week

Fix It!1. carl and she is playing there favorit game.______________________________________________________2. i have gone to dolphin park meny times.______________________________________________________


Day 23



1. You should eat with Kara. him her them

2. Mike found a snail for his brother. he me him

3. He fed the birds. us her them

4. The lady loves my sister. us her she

5. He fell on the box. it us they



1. latch _________________ 5. sweet ________________

2. atlas ________________ 6. branch ________________

3. trolley ________________ 7. crash _________________

4. secret ________________8. scorch ________________


1. Latin is a hard language to study. French is a hard language to study ________.2. Ellen doesn’t like Italian food. I don’t fancy it _______________.3. Kip started his work early. I _______________ started early.4. My daughter is a musician. I am a musician _______________.

Information SkillsSynonyms are words that mean the same. Circle or write the synonyms for tasty

ugly yummydelicious disgustingsavory appetizing



Example:The reason he failed was apparent. He did not study.

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Day 23



1. You should eat with Kara. him her them

2. Mike found a snail for his brother. he me him

3. He fed the birds. us her them

4. The lady loves my sister. us her she

5. He fell on the box. it us they



1. Latin is a hard language to study. French is a hard language to study too.2. Ellen doesn’t like Italian food. I don’t fancy it either.3. Kip started his work early. I also started early.4. My daughter is a musician. I am a musician too.

Information SkillsSynonyms are words that mean the same. Circle or write the synonyms for tasty

ugly yummydelicious disgustingsavory appetizing



Example:The reason he failed was apparent. He did not study.

Fix It!1. carl and she is playing there favorit game.

Carl and she are playing their favorite game.2. i have gone to dolphin park meny times.

I have gone to Dolphin Park many times.

5


1. latch latches 5. sweet sweets

2. atlas atlases 6. branch branches

3. trolley trolleys 7. crash crashes

4. secret secrets 8. scorch scorches

Name Week



1. Ron gave the shell to Debra. ____________

2. I love seeing my animals. ______________

3. Sid looked at my brother and me. _________

4. Do you want to sit with Rachel? _____________

5. Run up the mountain. ______________

Fix It!1. Conner and me have too more days untill we leave.______________________________________________________2. I and Allen want to eat the same thang______________________________________________________




1. reflex _________________5. climax ________________

2. weigh ________________ 6. meter ________________

3. coach ________________ 7. grass _________________

4. myth__________________8. inch ________________


1. I play soccer. Mark plays _______________.2. I cannot dance well. My brother cannot _______________.3. I brush my teeth regularly. My dad ________________ brushes regularly.4. I enjoy going out to eat. My brother likes it _______________.

Information SkillsSynonyms are words that mean the same. Circle or write the synonyms for huge

enormous largetiny gianthumongous clear



Example:After four pieces, it was apparent that he liked pizza.

5

Name Week



1. Ron gave the shell to Debra. her

2. I love seeing my animals. them

3. Sid looked at my brother and me. us

4. Do you want to sit with Rachel? her

5. Run up the mountain. it© Swaine 2017 All Rights Reserved writebrightstation.com



1. I play soccer. Mark plays too.2. I cannot dance well. My brother cannot either.3. I brush my teeth regularly. My dad also brushes regularly.4. I enjoy going out to eat. My brother likes it too.

Information SkillsSynonyms are words that mean the same. Circle or write the synonyms for huge

enormous largetiny gianthumongous clear



Example:After four pieces, it was apparent that he liked pizza.

Fix It!1. Conner and me have too more days untill we leave.

Conner and I have two more days until we leave.2. I and Allen want to eat the same thang

Allen and I want to eat the same thing.

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1. reflex reflexes 5. climax climaxes

2. weigh weighs 6. meter meters

3. coach coaches 7. grass grasses

4. myth myths 8. inch inches

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1. She ate lunch with her grandma.

2. I put it in my room.

3. They left to drive to her house.

4. Can you give it to him?

5. We do not want to take him with us.

Fix It!1. Roger is more old then him brother______________________________________________________2. her wasnt home wen i went their.______________________________________________________


Day 25



_______________________________________________________________________________________________



1. friend _________________5. chief _________________

2. tax _______________6. umbrella _________________

3. waltz ________________7. boss __________________

4. coach _________________8. atlas ________________


1. My sister could not pass the test. I could not pass it ______________.2. Dogs are great pets. Cats are _______________ great pets.3. I am a baker. My friend Sally is a baker _______________.4. Tim bought a new shirt. I _______________ bought a new shirt.

Information SkillsSynonyms are words that mean the same. Circle or write the synonyms for sleepy

energetic tiredsluggish bouncydrowsy hyper

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Day 25



_______________________________________________________________________________________________



1. My sister could not pass the test. I could not pass it either.2. Dogs are great pets. Cats are also great pets.3. I am a baker. My friend Sally is a baker too.4. Tim bought a new shirt. I also bought a new shirt.

Information SkillsSynonyms are words that mean the same. Circle or write the synonyms for sleepy

energetic tiredsluggish bouncydrowsy hyper

Fix It!1. Roger is more old then him brother

Roger is older than his brother.2. her wasnt home wen i went their.

She wasn’t home when I went there.



1. She ate lunch with her grandma.

2. I put it in my room.

3. They left to drive to her house.

4. Can you give it to him?

5. We do not want to take him with us.

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1. friend friends 5. chief chiefs

2. tax taxes 6. umbrella umbrellas

3. waltz waltzes 7. boss bosses

4. coach coaches 8. atlas atlases

Name Week

Word of the week:assemble

to put something together, bring people together

Example:We must assemble a list of songs for the party.

Fix It!1. I thank you shuld go for christmas.______________________________________________________2. my mom said, time to clean you’re room______________________________________________________


Skill: Syllables1. Divide between two middle consonants. 2. Usually divide before a single middle consonant. 3. Divide before the consonant before an –le syllable. 4. Divide compound words, prefixes, suffixes, and roots with vowels. Divide the words below:

1. basket _______________ 2. open _____________________3. fumble _______________ 4. sportscar __________________


Spelling:If a word has a vowel + o usually add –s; if it has a consonant + o add –s or –es. No rules, so must memorize.

radio—radios stereo—stereos

video—videos zero--zeros

hero—heroes potato—potatoes

volcano—volcanoes tomato--tomatoes

Information SkillsAntonyms are words that mean the opposite. Circle or write the antonyms for cold.

freezing warmhot chillyboiling scorching

Parts of Speech:Possessive nouns: a noun that shows ownership, ’s/ s’

Write the possessive form of the noun in ( ).

1. a _____________________ wheel (hamster)

2. many _____________________ ears (rabbits)

3. one ____________________ wings (bird)

4. three ___________________ tails (foxes)

5. a ___________________ homework (student)

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Read & Learn Spelling:If a word has a vowel + o usually add –s; if it has a consonant + o add –s or –es. No rules, so must memorize.

radio—radios stereo—stereos

video—videos zero--zeros

hero—heroes potato—potatoes

volcano—volcanoes tomato--tomatoes


1. basket bas/ket 2. open o/pen3. fumble fum/ble 4. sportscar sports/car

Information SkillsAntonyms are words that mean the opposite. Circle or write the antonyms for cold.

freezing warmhot chillyboiling scorching



Example:We must assemble a list of songs for the party.

Fix It!1. I thank you shuld go for christmas.

I think you should go for Christmas.2. my mom said, time to clean you’re room

My mom said, “Time to clean your room.”



1. a hamster’s wheel (hamster)

2. many rabbits’ ears (rabbits)

3. one bird’s wings (bird)

4. three foxes’ tails (foxes)

5. a student’s homework (student)

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Fix It!1. my sisters name is denise, but her is older.______________________________________________________2. he knows were i am frum.______________________________________________________



patio--patios zoo--zoos

kangaroo--kangaroos photo--photos

logo--logos typo--typos

Eskimo--Eskimos taco--tacos



1. happen ______________ 2. item _____________________3. rubble _______________ 4. mailbox ___________________

Information SkillsAntonyms are words that mean the opposite. Circle or write the antonyms for slow.

sluggish quickswift rapidturtle fast



Example:She assembled the puzzle in two hours.



1. two _______________ nests (birds)

2. the ______________ pans (cook)

3. many _____________ shoes (elves)

4. a ________________ tail (horse)

5. the ______________ screen (laptop)

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Name Week




patio--patios zoo--zoos

kangaroo--kangaroos photo--photos

logo--logos typo--typos

Eskimo--Eskimos taco--tacos


1. happen hap/pen 2. item i/tem3. rubble rub/ble 4. mailbox mail/box

Information SkillsAntonyms are words that mean the opposite. Circle or write the antonyms for slow.

sluggish quickswift rapidturtle fast



Example:She assembled the puzzle in two hours.

Fix It!1. my sisters name is denise, but her is older.

My sister’s name is Denise, but she is older.2. he knows were i am frum.

He knows where I am from.



1. two birds’ nests (birds)

2. the cook’s pans (cook)

3. many elves’ shoes (elves)

4. a horse’s tail (horse)

5. the laptop’s screen (laptop)

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Name Week

Fix It!1. sunday is the bestest day to relax with freinds.______________________________________________________2. Their are meny happy peple at my howse.______________________________________________________



sombrero--sombreros solo--solos

avocado--avocados torso--torsos

echo--echoes hero--heroes

mosquito--mosquitoes studio--studios



1. letter ________________ 2. evil _____________________3. mumble _______________ 4. rewrite __________________

Information SkillsAntonyms are words that mean the opposite. Circle or write the antonyms for easy.

difficult simplenice challengingdemanding strenuous



Example:The crowd assembled on the courthouse steps.


Add an apostrophe where it belongs.

1. The ladys purse was stolen.

2. Both sisters beds were made.

3. My dogs bone was lost.

4. The skateboards wheel fell off.

5. Five students jackets were left on the playground.

6. The doors knob was stuck.

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sombrero--sombreros solo--solos

avocado--avocados torso--torsos

echo--echoes hero--heroes

mosquito--mosquitoes studio--studios


1. letter let/ter 2. evil e/vil3. mumble mum/ble 4. rewrite re/write

Information SkillsAntonyms are words that mean the opposite. Circle or write the antonyms for easy.

difficult simplenice challengingdemanding strenuous



Example:The crowd assembled on the courthouse steps.

Fix It!1. sunday is the bestest day to relax with freinds.

Sunday is the best day to relax with friends.2. Their are meny happy peple at my howse.

There are many happy people at my house.


Add an apostrophe where it belongs.

1. The lady’s purse was stolen.

2. Both sisters’ beds were made.

3. My dog’s bone was lost.

4. The skateboard’s wheel fell off.

5. Five students’ jackets were left on the playground.

6. The door’s knob was stuck.

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Name Week

Fix It!1. did she thank the christmas card was beutiful______________________________________________________2. Are neibor lost him dog on parrot st______________________________________________________



Spelling:These words can have –s or –es. Most common spelling 1st.

mosquitoes—mosquitos mottos--mottoes

buffaloes—buffalos zeros--zeroes

dominoes—dominos mangos--mangoes

tornadoes—tornados volcanoes--volcanos


1. supper________________ 2. report ____________________3. bottle ________________ 4. misspell ___________________

Information SkillsAntonyms are words that mean the opposite. Circle or write the antonyms for sad.

glad happyupset ecstaticgloomy cheerful



Example:My dad assembled my new bike.



1. Tanyas shoe broke on the bus.

2. One girls backpack ripped down the side.

3. The two sisters cups were filled with water.

4. The kangaroos pouch had a baby peeking out.

5. The animals cages were all cleaned by the zookeeper.

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Read & Learn Spelling:These words can have –s or –es. Most common spelling 1st.

mosquitoes—mosquitos mottos--mottoes

buffaloes—buffalos zeros--zeroes

dominoes—dominos mangos--mangoes

tornadoes—tornados volcanoes--volcanos


1. supper sup/per 2. report re/port3. bottle bot/tle 4. misspell mis/spell

Information SkillsAntonyms are words that mean the opposite. Circle or write the antonyms for sad.

glad happyupset ecstaticgloomy cheerful



Example:My dad assembled my new bike.

Fix It!1. did she thank the christmas card was beutiful

Did she think the Christmas card was beautiful?2. Are neibor lost him dog on parrot st

Our neighbor lost his dog on Parrot St.



1. Tanya’s shoe broke on the bus.

2. One girl’s backpack ripped down the side.

3. The two sisters’ cups were filled with water.

4. The kangaroo’s pouch had a baby peeking out.

5. The animals’ cages were all cleaned by the zookeeper.

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Name Week

Fix It!1. tisha said, ill pick you up at 900.______________________________________________________2. She are comeing over to eat desert.______________________________________________________


Day 30



_______________________________________________________________________________________________


Spelling:If a word has a vowel + o usually add –s; if it has a consonant + o add –s or –es. Add –s or –es to the words:

1. volcano _______________ 5. patio ________________

2. radio __________________6. photo _______________

3. video __________________7. taco ________________

4. potato _________________8. hero ________________


1. dinner________________ 2. oval _____________________3. circle ________________ 4. careful ___________________

Information SkillsAntonyms are words that mean the opposite. Circle or write the antonyms for dry.

dirty wetdamp soakeddrenched clean



1. The teachers book was on the table.

2. Laurens mother works hard.

3. Many students pencils were broken.

4. Five boys drawings were chosen for the prize.

5. Many clowns wigs had fallen off.

6. The cabinets door was squeaking.

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Day 30



_______________________________________________________________________________________________


Spelling:If a word has a vowel + o usually add –s; if it has a consonant + o add –s or –es. Add –s or –es to the words:

1. volcano volcanos or es 5. patio patios

2. radio radios 6. photo photos

3. video videos 7. taco tacos

4. potato potatoes 8. hero heroes


1. dinner din/ner 2. oval o/val3. circle cir/cle 4. careful care/ful

Information SkillsAntonyms are words that mean the opposite. Circle or write the antonyms for dry.

dirty wetdamp soakeddrenched clean

Fix It!1. Tisha said, ill pick you up at 900.

Tisha said, “I’ll pick you up at 9:00.”2. She are comeing over to eat desert.

She is coming over to eat dessert.



1. The teacher’s book was on the table.

2. Lauren’s mother works hard.

3. Many students’ pencils were broken.

4. Five boys’ drawings were chosen for the prize.

5. Many clowns’ wigs had fallen off.

6. The cabinet’s door was squeaking.

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Name Week

Word of the week:benefit

an advantage, a gift, event to raise money

Example:Having college paid for is a benefit of being in the military.

Parts of Speech:Past Tense Verb: action that already happened

Make the word in parenthesis past tense. Add -ed

1. We ____________ the people on stage. (watch)

2. He _____________ with his friends. (play)

3. I _____________ the building. (enter)

4. The boy _____________ on the float. (jump)

5. The lady _____________ about dogs. (talk)

Fix It!1. my pensil needs a eraser becuse i cant spell.______________________________________________________2. Are school principle is a nice men.______________________________________________________


Spelling:Change the y to –i and add –es if the word ends in a consonant + y.

1. study________________ 5. copy _________________

2. tidy _______________ 6. colony _________________

3. pity _________________7. library _________________

4. duty__________________8. apply _________________

Skill: Transition WordsWhen you write an essay, you need to use transition words in order to connect ideas. Write or circle the transition in each sentence.

1. Finally, we went to clean our rooms.2. The roof is leaking in my house; furthermore, the door is broken.3. The teacher finished early; therefore, she let us leave early.4. Although she was the last to finish, she had the lowest grade.


Information SkillsContractions shorten by combining two words. Write the contractions:

1. would not ________________2. it is ________________3. she is ________________4. you will ________________

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Make the word in parenthesis past tense. Add -ed

1. We watched the people on stage. (watch)

2. He played with his friends. (play)

3. I entered the building. (enter)

4. The boy jumped on the float. (jump)

5. The lady talked about dogs. (talk)© Swaine 2017 All Rights Reserved writebrightstation.com


Skill: Transition WordsWhen you write an essay, you need to use transition words in order to connect ideas. Write or circle the transition in each sentence.

1. Finally, we went to clean our rooms.2. The roof is leaking in my house; furthermore, the door is broken.3. The teacher finished early; therefore, she let us leave early.4. Although she was the last to finish, she had the lowest grade.


1. would not wouldn’t2. it is it’s3. she is she’s4. you will you’ll



Example:Having college paid for is a benefit of being in the military.

Fix It!1. my pensil needs a eraser becuse i cant spell.

My pencil needs an eraser because I can’t spell.2. Are school principle is a nice men.

Our school principal is a nice man.

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1. study studies 5. copy copies

2. tidy tidies 6. colony colonies

3. pity pities 7. library libraries

4. duty duties 8. apply applies

Name Week

Fix It!1. I have tore my jeans agen.______________________________________________________2. them kids sat there drinks on the table.______________________________________________________


Day 32


Make the word in parenthesis past tense. Verbs that end in silent “e” add “d.”

1. They ____________ to Alaska. (move)

2. He _____________ with his friends. (dance)

3. The clown _____________ on stage. (juggle)

4. They _____________ secrets. (share)

5. We _____________ if dogs should run free. (debate)



1. beauty________________ 5. envy ________________

2. mercy________________ 6. penny ________________

3. ferry_______________7. jelly ____________________

4. daisy _______________8. empty __________________

Skill: Transition WordsTransition words are like road signs showing the direction of your thought. Write or circle the transition words.

1. I am a good swimmer; however, I never swim alone.2. It is important to be a good person; therefore, do not litter.3. Lastly, he put his shoes on before leaving.4. After we went to the mall, we went to dinner.


1. they are ________________2. we will ________________3. that is ________________4. can not ________________



Example:Everyone can benefit from learning to swim.

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Day 32


Make the word in parenthesis past tense. Verbs that end in silent “e” add “d.”

1. They moved to Alaska. (move)

2. He danced with his friends. (dance)

3. The clown juggled on stage. (juggle)

4. They shared secrets. (share)

5. We debated if dogs should run free. (debate)



1. I am a good swimmer; however, I never swim alone.2. It is important to be a good person; therefore, do not litter.3. Lastly, he put his shoes on before leaving.4. After we went to the mall, we went to dinner.


1. they are they’re2. we will we’ll3. that is that’s4. can not can’t



Example:Everyone can benefit from learning to swim.

Fix It!1. I have tore my jeans agen.

I have torn my jeans again.2. them kids sat there drinks on the table.

Those kids set their drinks on the table.

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1. beauty beauties 5. envy envies

2. mercy mercies 6. penny pennies

3. ferry ferries 7. jelly jellies

4. daisy daisies 8. empty empties

Name Week

Fix It!1. does we have to bake three hole cake______________________________________________________2. Thats a realy big bump on you’re hed.______________________________________________________


Day 33


Make the word in parenthesis past tense. Verbs that end in consonant “y” change the “y” to “i” and add “ed.”

1. They ____________ the bags inside. (carry)

2. He _____________ to climb the rope. (try)

3. The girl _____________ to school. (hurry)

4. The parents _____________ about them. (worry)

5. The dog _____________ his bone. (bury)



1. bully_______________ 5. family __________________

2. poppy_______________ 6. pastry _________________

3. cherry________________7. reply__________________

4. pity ________________ 8. belly _________________


1. In the meantime, we should all read a book.2. Additionally, she gave us all money.3. In summary, dogs make excellent pets.4. He is a nervous person, for instance, he bites his nails.


1. could not ________________2. did not ________________3. do not ________________4. I am ________________



Example:PTO is doing a benefit to raise money for a new playground.

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Name Week


Day 33


Make the word in parenthesis past tense. Verbs that end in consonant “y” change the “y” to “i” and add “ed.”

1. They carried the bags inside. (carry)

2. He tried to climb the rope. (try)

3. The girl hurried to school. (hurry)

4. The parents worried about them. (worry)

5. The dog buried his bone. (bury)



1. In the meantime, we should all read a book.2. Additionally, she gave us all money.3. In summary, dogs make excellent pets.4. He is a nervous person, for instance, he bites his nails.


1. could not couldn’t2. did not didn’t3. do not don’t4. I am I’m

Fix It!1. does we have to bake three hole cake

Do we have to bake three whole cakes?2. Thats a realy big bump on you’re hed.

That’s a really big bump on your head.



Example:PTO is doing a benefit to raise money for a new playground.

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1. bully bullies 5. family families

2. poppy poppies 6. pastry pastries

3. cherry cherries 7. reply replies

4. pity pities 8. belly bellies

Name Week

Fix It!1. Sharon and me went their on august 2 2017.______________________________________________________2. We plans to here him sing a solo.______________________________________________________


Day 34


Make the word in parenthesis past tense. Verbs that end in a CVC pattern, double the last letter before adding –ed.

1. He ____________ the water bottle. (flip)

2. She _____________ down the street. (skip)

3. The doctor _____________ seeing patients. (stop)

4. They _____________ when I finished. (clap)

5. I _____________ in bird droppings. (step)



1. pony________________ 5. fairy __________________

2. candy _______________ 6. hurry __________________

3. country ______________7. lady ___________________

4. cherry _______________8. supply _________________


1. Of course he thanked his mother.2. He is sick; for this reason, he did not go to school.3. All things considered, we should not go on the trip.4. Despite what he said, I like vegetables.


1. has not ________________2. have not ________________3. how is ________________4. let us ________________



Example:He explained the benefits of the children’s museum.

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Name Week


Day 34


Make the word in parenthesis past tense. Verbs that end in a CVC pattern, double the last letter before adding –ed.

1. He flipped the water bottle. (flip)

2. She skipped down the street. (skip)

3. The doctor stopped seeing patients. (stop)

4. They clapped when I finished. (clap)

5. I stepped in bird droppings. (step)



1. Of course he thanked his mother.2. He is sick; for this reason, he did not go to school.3. All things considered, we should not go on the trip.4. Despite what he said, I like vegetables.


1. has not hasn’t2. have not haven’t3. how is how’s4. let us let’s

Fix It!1. Sharon and me went their on august 2 2017.

Sharon and I went there on August 2, 2017.2. We plans to here him sing a solo.

We plan to hear him sing a solo.



Example:He explained the benefits of the children’s museum.

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1. pony ponies 5. fairy fairies

2. candy candies 6. hurry hurries

3. country countries 7. lady ladies

4. cherry cherries 8. supply supplies

Name Week

Fix It!1. Our you going to by candy for halloween______________________________________________________2. her dress was tore buy the cat______________________________________________________


Day 35



_______________________________________________________________________________________________


Make the word in parenthesis past tense.

1. They ____________ him with the award. (present)

2. I _____________ across the floor. (race)

3. He _____________ a nice girl. (marry)

4. They _____________ a chocolate cake. (bake)

5. We _____________ to go to the zoo. (beg)



1. study _________________ 5. copy _________________

2. family _______________ 6. envy _________________

3. reply ________________ 7. country _______________

4. empty _______________ 8.library ________________

Skill: Transition WordsWrite or circle the transition words.

1. I am happy, in other words, I want to stay.2. Dogs are smart pets, for example, poodles can do tricks.3. By all means, you may take a paper towel.4. All of a sudden, it started to rain on my hair.


1. is not ________________2. should not _______________3. that is ________________4. you are ________________

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Day 35



_______________________________________________________________________________________________


Make the word in parenthesis past tense.

1. They presented him with the award. (present)

2. I raced across the floor. (race)

3. He married a nice girl. (marry)

4. They baked a chocolate cake. (bake)

5. We begged to go to the zoo. (beg)


Skill: Transition WordsWrite or circle the transition words.

1. I am happy, in other words, I want to stay.2. Dogs are smart pets, for example, poodles can do tricks.3. By all means, you may take a paper towel.4. All of a sudden, it started to rain on my hair.


1. is not isn’t2. should not shouldn’t3. that is that’s4. you are you’re

Fix It!1. Our you going to by candy for halloween

Are you going to buy candy for Halloween?2. her dress was tore buy the cat

Her dress was torn by the cat.

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1. study studies 5. copy copies

2. family families 6. envy envies

3. reply replies 7. country countries

4. empty empties 8.library libraries

Name Week

Word of the week:capacity

the ability to do something, the maximum number

Example:The room has a maximum capacity of 200 people.

Parts of Speech:Adverb: tweaks the meaning of verbs, adjectives,

clauses, and other adverbs.Circle the adverb.

1. happily happiness happy

2. pretty prettiness prettily

3. He took out his pencil _____. quick quickly

4. _____, he never came home. Sad Sadly

Fix It!1. quickie mart opens at 630 am______________________________________________________2. They is open twelve ours a day______________________________________________________


Spelling:Diphthong-one vowel sound formed by two vowel sounds. To say –au and –aw your chin drops low. Write the words:

1. straw ________________ 5. author _______________

2. crawl ________________ 6. pause ________________

3. hawk ________________ 7. pauper _______________

4. thaw_________________ 8. vault _________________

Information SkillsAn idiom is a word or phrase that is not taken literally. Guess what the idiom means:I would do it at the drop of a hat.

___________________________________________________________________________


Skill: Declarative & InterrogativeDeclarative sentence makes a statement and ends with a period. Interrogative asks a question and ends with a question mark. Write the correct ending punctuation.

1. Amy had a dream about the beach__2. Do you know what time the dance begins__3. Have you ever been to the zoo__4. The sun is a star__

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1. happily happiness happy

2. pretty prettiness prettily

3. He took out his pencil _____. quick quickly

4. _____, he never came home. Sad Sadly© Swaine 2017 All Rights Reserved writebrightstation.com


Spelling:Diphthong-one vowel sound formed by two vowel sounds. To say –au and –aw your chin drops low. Write the words:

1. straw straw 5. author author

2. crawl crawl 6. pause pause

3. hawk hawk 7. pauper pauper

4. thaw thaw 8. vault vault


1. Amy had a dream about the beach.2. Do you know what time the dance begins?3. Have you ever been to the zoo?4. The sun is a star.

Information SkillsAn idiom is a word or phrase that is not taken literally. Guess what the idiom means:I would do it at the drop of a hat.

instantly, without hesitation, right away

Fix It!1. quickie mart opens at 630 am

Quickie Mart opens at 6:30 a.m.2. They is open twelve ours a day

They are open twelve hours a day.



Example:The room has a maximum capacity of 200 people.

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Name Week

Fix It!1. he went two lakeside camp to______________________________________________________2. Joe and me is going to camp next year.______________________________________________________


Day 37



1. Sammy eats so _____. fast fastly fasterly

2. Jan ___ wrote them down. hurry hurrily hurriedly

3. He whispered ___ in her ear. soft softly softest

4. Fran sings _____. goodly good well


Spelling:Diphthong-one vowel sound formed by two vowel sounds. Write the words with the –ew and –oo sounds.

1. brew ________________ 5. bamboo _______________

2. cashew ______________ 6. taboo _________________

3. drew ________________ 7. shampoo ______________

4. chew________________ 8. food __________________


1. She went to lunch with her friend____

2. There was a cat stuck in the tree___3. What time did you go to bed last night___4. Do you know what we need to study___

Information SkillsAn idiom is a word or phrase that is not taken literally. Guess what the idiom means:Don’t beat around the bush.

___________________________________________________________________________



Example:He has the capacity to multiply double digits.

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Day 37



1. Sammy eats so _____. fast fastly fasterly

2. Jan ___ wrote them down. hurry hurrily hurriedly

3. He whispered ___ in her ear. soft softly softest

4. Fran sings _____. goodly good well


Spelling:Diphthong-one vowel sound formed by two vowel sounds. Write the words with the –ew and –oo sounds.

1. brew brew 5. bamboo bamboo

2. cashew cashew 6. taboo taboo

3. drew drew 7. shampoo shampoo

4. chew chew 8. food food


1. She went to lunch with her friend.

2. There was a cat stuck in the tree.3. What time did you go to bed last night?4. Do you know what we need to study?

Information SkillsAn idiom is a word or phrase that is not taken literally. Guess what the idiom means:Don’t beat around the bush.

avoiding the main topic, not talking directly about the issue

Fix It!1. he went two lakeside camp to

He went to Lakeside Camp too.2. Joe and me is going to camp next year.

Joe and I are going to camp next year.



Example:He has the capacity to multiply double digits.

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Name Week

Fix It!1. cindys family moves alot.______________________________________________________2. Ty and me ate the pizza but didnt like the crust.______________________________________________________


Day 38



1. Will sings really _____. bad worsely badly

2. The ball rolled _____. slow slower slowly

3. He plays ball _____. well good gooder

4. Pete sings so _____. badder badly bad


Spelling:Diphthong-one vowel sound formed by two vowel sounds. Write the words with the –oy and –oi sounds.

1. point _______________ 5. oyster __________________

2. noise _______________ 6. decoy __________________

3. broil ________________ 7. soy ___________________

4. join_________________ 8. enjoy __________________

Skill: Declarative & InterrogativeDeclarative sentence makes a statement and ends with a period. Interrogative asks a question and ends with a question mark. Write D=declarative or I=interrogative.

1. Where are you going today after school? _____2. Penguins are birds that cannot fly. _____3. What do you feed you pet bird? _____4. Jason likes to put extra cheese on his pizza. _____

Information SkillsAn idiom is a word or phrase that is not taken literally. Guess what the idiom means:That costs an arm and a leg.

___________________________________________________________________________



Example:The gas tank reached its capacity.

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Name Week


Day 38



1. Will sings really _____. bad worsely badly

2. The ball rolled _____. slow slower slowly

3. He plays ball _____. well good gooder

4. Pete sings so _____. badder badly bad


Spelling:Diphthong-one vowel sound formed by two vowel sounds. Write the words with the –oy and –oi sounds.

1. point point 5. oyster oyster

2. noise noise 6. decoy decoy

3. broil broil 7. soy soy

4. join join 8. enjoy enjoy


1. Where are you going today after school? I2. Penguins are birds that cannot fly. D3. What do you feed you pet bird? I4. Jason likes to put extra cheese on his pizza. D

Information SkillsAn idiom is a word or phrase that is not taken literally. Guess what the idiom means:That costs an arm and a leg.

it is really expensive, has a high price



Example:The gas tank reached its capacity.

Fix It!1. cindys family moves alot.

Cindy’s family moves a lot.2. Ty and me ate the pizza but didnt like the crust.

Ty and I ate the pizza, but didn’t like the crust.

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Name Week

Fix It!1. She saw the docter on october 3 2017.______________________________________________________2. there be six peple in her family.______________________________________________________


Day 39



1. ___, he ate it. Surprisingly Surprise Surprisedly

2. The sun shone _____. bright brightly brightily

3. The rain fell _____. heavy heavier heavily

4. She was ____ dressed. beautiful beautifully nice


Spelling:Diphthong-one vowel sound formed by two vowel sounds. Write the words with the –ow and –ou sounds.

1. growl _______________ 5. loud ___________________

2. down _______________ 6. found __________________

3. flower _______________ 7. couch _________________

4. plow_________________ 8. cloud __________________


1. What is the capital of Florida? _____2. Ralph wanted to take a trip to the museum. _____3. Why must we go through security to get inside? _____4. Many people enjoy going to the beach. _____

Information SkillsAn idiom is a word or phrase that is not taken literally. Guess what the idiom means:You are on the ball.

___________________________________________________________________________


the ability to do something, the maximum number, role

Example:She served in the capacity of a teacher.

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Name Week


Day 39



1. ___, he ate it. Surprisingly Surprise Surprisedly

2. The sun shone _____. bright brightly brightily

3. The rain fell _____. heavy heavier heavily

4. She was ____ dressed. beautiful beautifully nice


Spelling:Diphthong-one vowel sound formed by two vowel sounds. Write the words with the –ow and –ou sounds.

1. growl growl 5. loud loud

2. down down 6. found found

3. flower flower 7. couch couch

4. plow plow 8. cloud cloud


1. What is the capital of Florida? I2. Ralph wanted to take a trip to the museum. D3. Why must we go through security to get inside? I4. Many people enjoy going to the beach. D

Information SkillsAn idiom is a word or phrase that is not taken literally. Guess what the idiom means:You are on the ball.

alert, doing a good job, knowledgeable

Fix It!1. She saw the docter on october 3 2017.

She saw the doctor on October 3, 2017.2. there be six peple in her family.

There are six people in her family.


the ability to do something, the maximum number, role

Example:She served in the capacity of a teacher.

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Name Week

Fix It!1. rev and mrs byrd is happy about there new car.______________________________________________________2. he dont need no help with him homework.______________________________________________________


Day 40



_______________________________________________________________________________________________



1. The car drove _____. fastly fastily fast

2. I drove _____. quick quicker quickly

3. He ____ ran out of the room. fast quickly fastly

4. The baby is _____ asleep. very fast quick


Spelling:Diphthong-one vowel sound formed by two vowel sounds. Write the called out words containing diphthongs.

1. _____________________5. _______________________

2. _____________________ 6. ______________________

3. _____________________ 7. ______________________

4. _____________________ 8. ______________________

Skill: Declarative & InterrogativeWrite the correct punctuation.

1. It is a very cold day_____2. He played a horrible joke on his teacher_____3. How much does it cost for the movie_____4. Can you put it in the large box_____

Information SkillsAn idiom is a word or phrase that is not taken literally. Guess what the idiom means:It is raining cats and dogs outside.

___________________________________________________________________________

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Name Week


Day 40



_______________________________________________________________________________________________



1. The car drove _____. fastly fastily fast

2. I drove _____. quick quicker quickly

3. He ____ ran out of the room. fast quickly fastly

4. The baby is _____ asleep. very fast quick


Spelling:Call out the following words with diphthongs:

1. crawl 5. point

2. vault 6. oyster

3. shampoo 7. growl

4. cashew 8. loud

Skill: Declarative & InterrogativeWrite the correct punctuation.

1. It is a very cold day.2. He played a horrible joke on his teacher.3. How much does it cost for the movie?4. Can you put it in the large box?

Information SkillsAn idiom is a word or phrase that is not taken literally. Guess what the idiom means:It is raining cats and dogs outside.

raining really hard

Fix It!1. rev and mrs byrd is happy about there new car.

Rev. and Mrs. Byrd are happy about their new car.2. he dont need no help with him homework.

He doesn’t need any help with his homework.

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Name Week

Word of the week:commit

to do something, to pledge oneself

Example:The girl committed a crime.

Parts of Speech:Abstract Nouns-nouns you cannot touch or see such

as ideas, feelings, or beliefs.Underline or write the abstract noun in each sentence.

1. Roberto’s life was better when he moved.

2. Do you have an idea?

3. It was a nice surprise to have a new friend.

4. I was glad for the kindness he showed.

Fix It!1. will you help them kids clean up asked ron.______________________________________________________2. were all going to the fair on april 2 2018______________________________________________________


Spelling:Words ending in “ff” (some with “f”) you just add “s” to make it plural. Add “s” to the following words:

1. cliff ________________ 5. puff ________________

2. scuff _______________ 6. sheriff ______________

3. sniff _______________ 7. chief _______________

4. roof ________________ 8. fluff ________________

Skill: Imperative & ExclamatoryImperative sentences give a command and end with a “.”. Exclamatory sentences express strong feeling and end with an “!”. Write the correct punctuation.

1. I am so excited about recess___2. Put down your pencil___3. I had an amazing time___4. Collect the papers from everyone___


Information SkillsA palindrome reads the same way forwards and backwards. Ex: dad, racecar, madam, nun. Write two palindromes:

1. _____________________2. _____________________

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Name Week



1. Roberto’s life was better when he moved.

2. Do you have an idea?

3. It was a nice surprise to have a new friend.

4. I was glad for the kindness he showed.© Swaine 2017 All Rights Reserved writebrightstation.com


Spelling:Words ending in “ff” (some with “f”) you just add “s” to make it plural. Add “s” to the following words:

1. cliff cliffs 5. puff puffs

2. scuff scuffs 6. sheriff sheriffs

3. sniff sniffs 7. chief chiefs

4. roof roofs 8. fluff fluffs


1. I am so excited about recess!2. Put down your pencil.3. I had an amazing time!4. Collect the papers from everyone.


Answers will varydeed, peep, sees, pup, did, wow, level



Example:The girl committed a crime.

Fix It!1. will you help them kids clean up asked ron.

“Will you help those kids clean up,” asked Ron.2. were all going to the fair on april 2 2018

We’re all going to the fair on April 2, 2018.

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Name Week

Fix It!1. is you gonna be finish with you’re homework soon______________________________________________________2. the chicken lies a egg and sets on it______________________________________________________


Day 42



1. My parents taught me good values.

2. They show their love with gifts.

3. We must treat our friends with kindness.

4. I was glad he shared his thoughts with me.


Spelling:Other words ending in “f” or “fe” change to “ves” when plural. Make the following plural.

1. calf ________________ 5. shelf ________________

2. half ________________ 6. wife ________________

3. knife _______________ 7. life _________________

4. leaf ________________ 8. thief ________________


1. Our team won the championship___2. There is a snake on my foot___3. Hooray, it is snowing___4. Write your name at the top of your paper___

Information SkillsAn anagram is a word whose letters can be arranged into another word.Ex: won-own Write an anagram for these words:

1. salt ___________________2. tied __________________



Example:He will commit himself to go to practice every week.

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Name Week


Day 42



1. My parents taught me good values.

2. They show their love with gifts.

3. We must treat our friends with kindness.

4. I was glad he shared his thoughts with me.


Spelling:Other words ending in “f” or “fe” change to “ves” when plural. Make the following plural.

1. calf calves 5. shelf shelves

2. half halves 6. wife wives

3. knife knives 7. life lives

4. leaf leaves 8. thief thieves


1. Our team won the championship!2. There is a snake on my foot!3. Hooray, it is snowing!4. Write your name at the top of your paper.


1. salt last, slat2. tied diet, edit, tide



Example:He will commit himself to go to practice every week.

Fix It!1. is you gonna be finish with you’re homework soon

Are you going to be finished with your homework soon?2. the chicken lies a egg and sets on it

The chicken lays an egg and sits on it.

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Name Week

Fix It!1. hans can run fastest then anyone else______________________________________________________2. are kittens is learning to play meny games______________________________________________________


Day 43



1. He went to the new school with hope.

2. They gave him freedom to talk.

3. My parents want me to have a good life.

4. He needed courage to fight the bear.


Spelling:Certain words can have “s” and “ves” as plural endings.

scarf - scarfs/scarvesdwarf - dwarfs / dwarveswharf - wharfs / wharves (wharf-on the bank of a harbor where ships dock)

handkerchief - handkerchiefs / handkerchieveshoof - hoofs / hooves

Skill: Imperative & ExclamatoryImperative sentences give a command and end with a “.”. Exclamatory sentences express strong feeling and end with an “!”. Write I=Imperative or E=exclamatory.

1. Ouch, that hurt! _____2. Pick up your clothes. _____3. Set the table for dinner. ____4. Suddenly, it was on fire! _____


1. wake __________________2. break _________________



Example:Everyone must commit this poem to memory.

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Read & Learn

Name Week


Day 43



1. He went to the new school with hope.

2. They gave him freedom to talk.

3. My parents want me to have a good life.

4. He needed courage to fight the bear.


read & review Spelling:Certain words can have “s” and “ves” as plural endings.

scarf - scarfs/scarvesdwarf - dwarfs / dwarveswharf - wharfs / wharves (wharf-on the bank of a harbor where ships dock)

handkerchief - handkerchiefs / handkerchieveshoof - hoofs / hooves

Skill: Imperative & ExclamatoryImperative sentences give a command and end with a “.”. Exclamatory sentences express strong feeling and end with an “!”. Write I=Imperative or E=exclamatory.

1. Ouch, that hurt! E2. Pick up your clothes. I3. Set the table for dinner. I4. Suddenly, it was on fire! E


1. wake weak2. break baker



Example:Everyone must commit this poem to memory.

Fix It!1. hans can run fastest then anyone else

Hans can run faster than anyone else.2. are kittens is learning to play meny games

Our kittens are learning to play many games.

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Name Week

Fix It!1. dont put youre dirty hands on mine shirt______________________________________________________2. The bike dont look like nothing ive ever saw before______________________________________________________



1. _____________________2. _____________________

Day 44



1. Fredric gave him a lot of help.

2. Her beauty helped her get the job.

3. His curiosity got him into trouble.

4. You must have bravery to face hard tasks.


Spelling:These compound words ending in “fe” or “f” change to “ves.”

Make the following words plural with “ves.”

1. housewife ________________________________

2. bookshelf _________________________________

3. pocketknife _______________________________

4. werewolf _________________________________


1. Put your clothes in the washing machine___2. I can’t believe I won the contest___3. That is not fair___4. Share your toy with your sister___



Example:Do not commit an error when multiplying.

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Name Week


Day 44



1. Fredric gave him a lot of help.

2. Her beauty helped her get the job.

3. His curiosity got him into trouble.

4. You must have bravery to face hard tasks.


Spelling:These compound words ending in “fe” or “f” change to “ves.”

Make the following words plural with “ves.”

1. housewife housewives

2. bookshelf bookshelves

3. pocketknife pocketknives

4. werewolf werewolves


1. Put your clothes in the washing machine.2. I can’t believe I won the contest!3. That is not fair!4. Share your toy with your sister.

Information SkillsA palindrome reads the same way forwards and backwards. Ex: dad, racecar, madam, nun. Write two palindromes: answers will vary

eye, kayak, refer, civic, mom, noon, solos, wow, tacocat



Example:Do not commit an error when multiplying.

Fix It!1. dont put youre dirty hands on mine shirt

Don’t put your dirty hands on my shirt.2. The bike dont look like nothing ive ever saw before

The bike doesn’t look like anything I’ve ever seen before.

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Name Week

Fix It!1. why doesnt charlie never due his work______________________________________________________2. she seen a orange fall on the floor.______________________________________________________


Information SkillsWrite the anagram for disk:

___________________________Write a palindrome:

___________________________

Day 45



_______________________________________________________________________________________________



1. Sean had fear about going.

2. His humor helped everyone feel better.

3. Their home was filled with warmth.

4. Kim’s talent was juggling.


Spelling:Make the following words plural:

1. housewife ________________________________

2. scarf ________________________________

3. knife ________________________________

4. life ________________________________

5. shelf ________________________________


1. Give me a slice of pizza___2. The Pirates won the game in the last minute___3. I made a perfect score on my math test___4. Eat the food that is in front of you___

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Name Week


Day 45



_______________________________________________________________________________________________



1. Sean had fear about going.

2. His humor helped everyone feel better.

3. Their home was filled with warmth.

4. Kim’s talent was juggling.


Spelling:Make the following words plural:

1. housewife housewives

2. scarf scarfs or scarves

3. knife knives

4. life lives

5. shelf shelves


1. Give me a slice of pizza.2. The Pirates won the game in the last minute!3. I made a perfect score on my math test!4. Eat the food that is in front of you.

Information SkillsWrite the anagram for disk:kids or skid

Write a palindrome:answers will vary

Fix It!1. why doesnt charlie never due his work

Why doesn’t Charlie ever do his work?2. she seen a orange fall on the floor.

She saw an orange fall on the floor.

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