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for K-5 Students

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Day Topic Pages

Day 1 Similes 2–3

Day 2 Similes 4–5

Day 3Connecting Text and Illustrations (Literature)

6–8

Day 4Connecting Text and Illustrations (Literature)

9–11

Day 5 Pronouns 12–13

Literacy Activities

Grade 5, Week 6Similes, Comprehension, and Pronouns

© hand2mind, Inc. hand2mind.comGrade 5 Literacy, Week 6, Page 2

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Watch the Day 1 LessonDay 1

1. The twins were like two peas in a pod.

2. The beach ball was as flat as a pancake.

Figurative meaning drawing:

Meaning of the simile:

Figurative meaning drawing:

Meaning of the simile:

Similes compare 2 things using “like” or “as”. Similes have a figurative meaning or a meaning that is slightly different than what the words in the

simile say. Draw a picture of each simile. Then, write what the simile means.

very even and smooth

inseparable or very alike

© hand2mind, Inc. hand2mind.comGrade 5 Literacy, Week 6, Page 3

Day 1 (continued)Draw a line between each simile and the phrase that defines it.

shines brightly as loud as thunder

grow very quickly like a diamond in the sky

very loud as light as a feather

sleep very soundly as wise as an owl

very light grow like a weed

very busy as busy as a bee

very smart as hungry as a wolf

very hungry sleep like a log

© hand2mind, Inc. hand2mind.comGrade 5 Literacy, Week 6, Page 4

Watch the Day 2 Lessonhand2mind-link.com/L5W6D2Day 2

Similes compare 2 things using “like” or “as”. Write the meaning of each simile below and explain what is being compared.

Underline the 2 things that are being compared in each simile.

1. “I was as brave as a lion today,” I tell my mom after school. “I stood in front of the whole class to give my presentation on polar bears!”

as brave as a lion:

What is being compared?

2. “Today is the cross-country tournament that we have been training for, team. I know you are all going to do great! Remember, pace yourself and drink lots of water. Most importantly, every runner should run like the wind!” Coach tells us before the race.

run like the wind:

What is being compared?

3. I must be careful to be as quiet as a mouse after my sister goes to sleep.

as quiet as a mouse:

What is being compared?

4. After months of practice and swim lessons, Erica is swimming like a fish. She can’t wait for her swimming competition next week!

swimming like a fish:

What is being compared?

5. “Don’t eat that tuna!” my stepdad warns me as I go into the pantry. “It is as old as the hills.”

as old as the hills:

What is being compared?

very courageous and unafraid

the child to the lion

to run very fast

the wind to the runners

not making noise and being silent

the child to a mouse

swimming as well as a fish would

Erica to a fish

as old as the earth

the tuna to the hills

© hand2mind, Inc. hand2mind.comGrade 5 Literacy, Week 6, Page 5

Day 2 (continued)Write similes for each sentence stem below.

1. The old beach ball was as dirty as

2. The applause is as loud as

3. The stars shine brightly like

4. The new car drives as fast as

5. My stomach dropped like

6. My eyes widened like

7. Her sunburn was as red as

8. Cori talks as fast as

9. The new building is tall like

10. The weather in August in Florida is hot like

11. The weather in Alaska in December is as cold as

12. My dog can jump as high as

an old gym shoe.

thunder in the sky.

a diamond.

a bullet.

an elevator.

the curtains at a show.

a lobster.

a racecar.

a mountain.

a flame.

a freezer.

the sky.

© hand2mind, Inc. hand2mind.comGrade 5 Literacy, Week 6, Page 6

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Watch the Day 3 LessonDay 3

Read the story and look at the pictures. Then, answer the questions on the next page.

Standing in line for the roller coaster, Jamal felt as if the entire Pacific Ocean was crashing in his stomach like a colossal tsunami. Why would anyone want to speed around a track inside a destructible plastic car?

Jamal had always refused roller coaster rides in the past, but today had to be different. There was no way he was going to admit his fear to his friends.

“You ready?” Rhett asked.

“Sure,” Jamal replied. He tried to hide the uncertainty in his voice while he pushed his trembling palms into his pockets.

When it was their turn, Jamal and his friends climbed into the coaster’s green seats. Jamal quickly buckled his seat belt as his friends screamed, “This is going to be awesome!”

“There’s no backing out now,” Jamal thought. “Just hold on tight…”

As Jamal thought these words, a voice boomed over the loudspeaker:

“3, 2, 1, blast off!”

And with that, the rollercoaster rocketed forward like it had jet engines attached to its caboose.

Jamal felt his stomach doing loop-de-loops as they glided at light speed over the tracks. But as they rounded the corner and dipped down the first steep hill, Jamal suddenly felt both courage and excitement flow over him all at once.

“Yeahhh!” Jamal cheered as they zipped back to the landing pad. “Let’s do that again!”

© hand2mind, Inc. hand2mind.comGrade 5 Literacy, Week 6, Page 7

Day 3 (continued)Readers learn information from the text or the words they read.

They also learn information from the pictures they see. Use the text and pictures to help you answer the following questions.

1. Who is the story about?

2. Where does the story take place?

3. What can you learn from the illustrations about the setting of the story?

a. It is raining.

b. It is a sunny day.

c. There is a dog riding the roller coaster.

4. Think what you see in the pictures and what you read in the text. How is Jamal feeling when he is riding the roller coaster? How do you know?

5. How many friends rode the roller coaster with Jamal? How do you know?

6. Think about what you see in the pictures and what you read in the text. How does Jamal feel at the end of the story? How do you know?

The story is about Jamal.

The story takes place at the amusement park.

In the picture, you can see Jamal and his friends. The picture shows Jamal smiling. You can tell that

Jamal is feeling happy riding the roller coaster.

Five friends rode the roller coaster with Jamal. There are five people in the picture, "Let's Ride Again!"

Jamal liked riding the roller coaster and wants to do it again. In the picture, Jamal and his friends are

getting back on the roller coaster.

© hand2mind, Inc. hand2mind.comGrade 5 Literacy, Week 6, Page 8

Day 3 (continued)Write a story with a beginning, a middle, and an end. Add illustrations to give context to your story. Make sure each illustration has a caption.

Allie was nervous for the first soccer game. She had practiced

then took the field.

When she put on her uniform, Allie felt more nervous

than ever. She huddled with her team, took a deep breath,

her shooting and dribbling all summer in her backyard.

Allie hoped all that practice would pay off.

The ball was kicked to Allie and she ran with it. She

paused in front of the goal, then shot the ball into the back

of the net. Allie scored the first goal of the year for her team!

She was happy that her summer practices helped the team.

© hand2mind, Inc. hand2mind.comGrade 5 Literacy, Week 6, Page 9

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Watch the Day 4 LessonDay 4

Read the story. Then, answer the questions on the next page.

1. Where does the story take place?

2. What happens to the main character during the story?

3. How does the main character feel in the story?

a. She feels happy.

b. She feels silly.

c. She feels frustrated.

Today was just 1 of those days! I woke up 20 minutes after my alarm and didn’t even have time to eat breakfast or brush my hair. When I eventually arrived at school, I ripped open my backpack only to find that I had forgotten my lunch. My heart was beating as fast as a race car. I simply couldn’t wait for the bell to ring so I could go home and hug my stuffed bear. I know it’s a little babyish to still hug a stuffed bear as a fifth grader, but some days, you just need a hug.

The story takes place at school.

The main character woke up late for school. She forgot her lunch and couldn't wait to go home

and hug her stuffed bear.

© hand2mind, Inc. hand2mind.comGrade 5 Literacy, Week 6, Page 10

Day 4 (continued)

4. Write the rest of the story based off of what you see in the image.

I went straight home after the bell rang. To my surprise, my younger brother was playing with

my stuffed bear. I was upset and tried to take the bear from my brother. My mom saw us

arguing in the backyard and was shocked.

© hand2mind, Inc. hand2mind.comGrade 5 Literacy, Week 6, Page 11

Day 4 (continued)

Describe the photo. What do you see? Where does it take place? What is happening? How do you think the children in the photo might feel?

Write a short story that matches this photo.

In the photo I see kids playing with a pinata outside. The photo takes place at a park. There is a

girl swinging a stick at the pinata while other boys and girls watch. I think the children might feel

excited to see what candy is inside the pinata.

Laura had a big birthday party in the park with her friends. Laura's mom brought a pinata and tied it to a tree.

All of the kids gathered around to watch Laura hit the pinata with a stick. Laura smashed the pinata

and candy went all over the ground. All of her friends had fun picking up the candy at Laura's birthday party.

© hand2mind, Inc. hand2mind.comGrade 5 Literacy, Week 6, Page 12

Day 5 hand2mind-link.com/L5W6D5

Watch the Day 5 Lesson

whoNever touch a green plant __________ has 3 leaves because it might be poison ivy.

whoseThe spelling bee champion to __________ the award was given is a fifth grader.

whomMy favorite dress, __________ is blue and red, is hanging in my closet.

whichThe person __________ car is parked out front needs to move it as it is blocking the driveway.

thatThe person __________ finishes the test first will get a new pencil.

You“Don’t forget your raincoat,” my Mom tells ___________.

meI love Sasha’s new dress. _________ always looks so glamorous!

She“___________ need to go finish your homework,” my Mom tells me after dinner.

Draw a line between each sentence and the pronoun which correctly completes the sentence.

© hand2mind, Inc. hand2mind.comGrade 5 Literacy, Week 6, Page 13

Day 5 (continued)Circle the pronoun which correctly completes each sentence.

1. My dad’s new car, ___________ is older than his prior car, is parked outside. a. which b. that

2. Turn right at the building ___________ has a bright red door. a. which b. that

3. “Don’t forget to bring the beach towel ___________ has blue polka dots. It is Jacob’s favorite!” a. which b. that

4. ___________ ride my bike after school. a. I b. she c. he

5. I am looking for someone from ___________ I can borrow a scarf. a. who b. whom c. whose

6. The third comedian, ___________ hat was blue, was the funniest. a. who b. whom c. whose

7. Every day after school I play fetch with my dog, ___________ favorite toy is his yellow ball. a. who b. whom c. whose

8. I haven’t seen my best friend in 3 whole months. I will give ___________ a big hug when I see ___________. a. him b. she c. me

9. From ___________ did you get that amazing birthday present? a. who b. whom c. whose

10. “Can you go tell your brother it is time for dinner? ___________ is at the skatepark”

a. She b. Him c. He