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Theme 1- Week 1: Short VowelsDictionary Skills

Alphabetize the words in the list below

Look up the following words in the dictionary. Note how they are divided into syllables and write how they are divided on the lines below.

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Exotic these magic pencil rabbit number all guitar Jealous most travel show chicken began

common happen leopard question

happen hap * pennumberexoticjealousrabbitcommonpencil

travelquestionchickenbeganmagicleopardthese

Theme 1- Week 1: Short VowelsWord Practice

1) I'm also somewhat _____________________of the evening you had.

2) A rather _______________looking bamboo plantation can be seen on the far side of the river.

3) They'd write songs on the acoustic_____________, then play them live.

4) Please include your address and phone_____________________ .

5) Can you spot the snow __________________on these rocks?

6) Now you could decide that you were going to eat fried ________________ the rest of your life.

7) _______________ sense is always a good thing.

8) The day ______________with the rising of the sun.

9) Who put a crayon in the _________________sharpener?

10)Let me answer the ______________I have just posed.

11) This change isn't expected to __________________overnight.

12) “I have lost my ________________wand!” cried Ron Weasley.

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13) __________arrangements that have been made for my trip to Log World.

Theme 1- Week 1: Short Vowels: Homework Name:

Choose ten of your spelling words and write each one in a new sentence.

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Theme 1- Week 2: Initial ConsonantsDictionary Skills

Entry word Pronunciation Part of Speech

bicycle (bi sik el) n. a vehicle that has two wheels. I like to ride my bicycle around the block. Example Sentence

big adj. 1. large in size. Definitions

2. important. 3. generous, tolerant.

What parts of speech are these words? Check in the dictionary and write verb, noun, adjective or adverb in the gaps after each word. Note that some of them have more than one function.

1. cheap ____________2. earn ____________ 3. full ____________4. flat ____________ ____________ ____________

Now use a dictionary to look up the parts of speech for this weeks words.

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family patio reason just valleybuilding

weather phase decimal called very monstercalendar poem after subtract science wrist

WORD PART OF SPEECHfamilyweathercalendarphasewristpatio

WORD PART OF SPEECHreasonsubtractaftersciencevalleydecimal

Theme 1- Week 2: Initial ConsonantsAnologies

Analogy is just a term that means "word relationships". Here are some of the most frequently used analogies:

Category Sample AnalogySynonyms end: terminateAntonyms artificial: realWorker and Tool Used photographer: cameraTool and Object Its Used Upon scissors: paperWorker and Object He Creates poet: poemCause and Effect negligence: accidentEffect and Cause tsunami: earthquakeMaterial Used and End Product lumber: houseFunction of a Tool saw: cutPart to Whole leaf: tree

Complete each analogy by writing the correct word on the blank line. Example: Automobile is to gasoline as television is to electricity

1. Brother is to family as leg is to _______________________

2. patio is to outside as bedroom is to ___________________

3. decimal is to math as comma is to ____________________

4. poem is to writing as subtract is to ____________________

5. before is after as morning is to _______________________

6. chemistry is to science as geometry is to _______________

7. rain is to weather as recess is to ______________________

8. wrist is to hand as ankle is to ________________________

9. Now make one of your own :________________________________________________________________________

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Theme 1- Week 2: Initial Consonants: Homework Name:

Use your work to create a seek and find that you will exchange with a classmate.

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family patio reason just valleybuilding

weather phase decimal called very monstercalendar poem after subtract science wrist

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Theme 2- Week 1: Consonant Blends:Dictionary Skills

Choose 10 words from your spelling list.

*Look them up in the dictionary.*Find the guide words for each spellingword you have chosen.*Write the spelling word, the dictionary page number, and the guide words on the page where the word is found

Word Page # Guide Words12345678910

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snowflake soggy

snowflake n. a snow crystal.

snow shoe n. a frame worn for walking.

snow storm n. a heavy snowfall; blizzard.

snug gle (snug'el) v. cuddle.

sock (sok) n. 1, a covering for a foot.

2, a hard hit.

sofa (so fa) n. a long seat with arms and back.

soft ball n. a game played with a larger, softer ball; the ball used.

Another shortcut to finding words quickly is to use the Guide Words. Guide Words are words that are on the top of every page. They help to "guide you" to the right page. The first guide word (snowflake) is the first main entry on the page. The second word (soggy) is the last main entry on the page.

PSSA Prep: Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs

"Chrissy!" Jordan screamed angrily. "I need to talk with you." Chrissy moved down the hallway toward Jordan and said, "I am all ears, Jordan. Why are you so hot under the collar?" "Kathy said that she saw you and Faye at the mall yesterday. She said the two of you looked like two peas in a pod." Jordan went on, "I thought I was your best friend. Why would you dress the same as somebody else? We have been joined at the hip since first grade. I was not even asked to go to the mall." As she spoke, Jordan's face changed from angry to sad. Chrissy looked at her friend and said, "Jordan, you are making a mountain out of a molehill. You need to chill out. We are still best friends. So Faye and I went to the mall after school. No big deal. You have gone to the mall with other people before. What makes this mall trip so bad?" Jordan thought about this for a second and said, "I guess you are right, Chrissy. Kathy just made it sound like you and Faye were having so much fun, and I felt left out. I am sorry for going bananas like this." "It is okay," Chrissy said as she hugged her friend. "We all can get upset over little things."Based on this story, going bananas most likely means

A. eating healthy. B. acting crazy. C. being jealous. D. going hungry.

What does Jordan mean when she says Kathy told her that Chrissy and Faye looked like two peas in a pod at the mall?A. They looked alike. B. They wore costumes. C. They both wore green. D. They looked small

Based on the first paragraph, hot under the collar most likely meansA. embarrassed. B. feverish. C. tired. D. angry.

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"You need to chill out."Which phrase has the same meaning as chill out?

A. take it easy B. wait outside C. thaw food out D. sit in the cold

"We have been joined at the hip since first grade."In this sentence, joined at the hip most likely meansA. sitting by one another. B. to share a hip socket. C. to always be together. D. thinking the same way

Theme 2- Week 1: Consonant Blends: Homework Name:

Choose ten of your spelling words and write each one in a new sentence. You should create two of each of the four types of sentences. (declarative, imperative, interrogative and exclamatory)

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brisk clever craft dentist grip probably

restrict spinach stump traffic long may

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Theme 2- Week 2: Word Families:

1. Which sentence has correct capitalization? A. Nina went to the Lake with her family for memorial day. B. Nina went to the Lake with her Family for Memorial day. C. nina went to the lake with her Family for memorial Day. D. Nina went to the lake with her family for Memorial Day.

2. Which sentence has correct capitalization?

A. On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on the Hawaiian island of oahu.

B. On December 7, 1941, the japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.

C. On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu.

D. On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.

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A. I didn't feel well, so I called Dr. webster. B. I didn't feel well, so i called Dr. Webster. C. I didn't feel well, so I called dr. Webster. D. I didn't feel well, so I called Dr. Webster.

4. Which sentence has correc

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t capitalization?

A. The girl's grandmother has a house in Cole County. B. The girl's Grandmother has a house in cole County. C. The girl's grandmother has a House in cole county. D. The girl's Grandmother has a house in Cole county.


A. New York, New York is the most populated city in the united states. B. New york, new york is the most populated city in the united states. C. New York, New York is the most populated city in the United States. D. New york, New york is the most populated city in the United States.

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A. My Mom's friend is named mrs. willis. B. My mom's friend is named Mrs. Willis. C. My Mom's friend is named Mrs. Willis. D. My mom's friend is named mrs. Willis.

7. Which sentence has correc

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t capitalization?

A. Did you get Mrs. Wagner for math this year? B. Did you get Mrs. Wagner for Math this year? C. Did you get Mrs. wagner for Math this year? D. Did you get mrs. Wagner for Math this year?


A. Have you ever been to europe? B. Have You ever been to Europe? C. have you ever been to Europe? D. Have you ever been to Europe?

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A. Senator Muzzo lives in washington, d.c. B. Senator Muzzo lives in Washington, d.c. C. Senator Muzzo lives in Washington, D.C. D. Senator muzzo lives in Washington, D.C.

10. Which sentence has correct capitali

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zation?

A. Doctor Baker is a heart specialist. B. Doctor baker is a heart specialist. C. Doctor Baker is a Heart specialist. D. Doctor Baker is a Heart Specialist.

Theme 2- Week 2: Word Families:

Word CousinsChoose 5 spelling words and put them into a word bank at the top of your paper. Write 3 clues relating to each word and leave a blank after the clues. The words can be related by similar categories.

Examples: Coat, raincoat, hat,____________ (answer: jacket)Toast, peanut butter, cream cheese, __________(answer: jelly)

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matter snuggle women only waychapter

floppy acrobat cotton marketthunder find

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Theme 2- Week 2: Word Families: Homework Name:

Use your words to create a criss cross puzzle that you will exchange with a classmate. Remember to include word clues.

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matter snuggle women only waychapter

floppy acrobat cotton marketthunder find


A. Mr. Johns lives in San Francisco, California. B. Mr. Johns lives in San francisco, California. C. Mr. Johns lives in san francisco, California. D. Mr. johns lives in San Francisco, California.

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ich sentence has correct capitalization?

A. Where is Dr. Payton's New Office? B. Where is Dr. Payton's new office? C. Where is dr. Payton's new office? D. Where is Dr. payton's New Office?


A. Dean and his friends want to dress as Pirates for halloween this year. B. Dean and his Friends want to dress as Pirates for Halloween this year. C. Dean and his friends want to dress as pirates for Halloween this year. D. Dean and his Friends want to dress as pirates for halloween this Year.

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ich sentence has correct capitalization?

A. Are the Yankees the best team in the League? B. Are the Yankees the Best team in the league? C. Are the yankees the best team in the league? D. Are the Yankees the best team in the league?


A. Ask your Mom if you can go to the carnival. B. Ask your mom if you can go to the carnival. C. Ask your Mom if you can go to the Carnival. D. Ask your mom if you can go to the Carnival.

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DefinitionsMost words have more than one meaning.When there is more than one definition,each meaning is numbered. Many times the dictionary will also provideexamples of sentences in which the word is used.Three definitions are given for the word degree. In the spaces provided,write the number of the definition that best fits its meaning in each sentence.1. A step or stage in a process2. A unit of measurement for angles and curves3. A title conferred on students by a college, university, or professionalschool upon completion of a program of studyA. Joanne changed her physical fitness activities by degrees; shebegan with short 5-minute walks and built up to 30-minutewalks every day of the week.B. John received his associate of arts degree from a community collegeand his bachelor of arts degree from a four-year university.C. If two triangles are similar, their corresponding angles have thesame number of degrees.A. The correct answer is “a step or stage in a process” (1).B. The correct answer is “a title conferred on students by a college, university,or professional school upon completion of a program of study” (3).C. The correct answer is “a unit of measurement for angles and curves” (2).PRACTICEHere are two words, their definitions, and sentences using the words based ontheir various definitions. In the spaces provided, write the number of the definitionthat best fits each sentence. Note that one definition is not used.A. factor : 1 something that brings about a result, ingredient 2 one who acts ortransacts the business of another 3 a number that will divide into anothernumber exactly1. The manufacturer submits the order, along with the terms andconditions, to the factor for approval.2. The factors of 10 are 1, 2, and 5.

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3. The doctor discovered that pollen was a factor in Justine’s sinuscondition.4EXPLANATIONEXAMPLE30 APPENDIX E READING THE DICTIONARYHENR.5427.APPEpp026-037 11/11/03 11:33 AM Page 30

B. plot : 1 n a small area of planted ground 2 n the plan or main story of a literarywork 3 v to mark or note on as if on a map or chart4. The graph of an equation is a drawing that plots all its solutions.5. Grandmother worked in the vegetable plot all morning

Tina was just in the middle of a dream in which she was flying when she was awakened by a thud on the end of her bed. "Rise and shine, sissy!" Tina's little brother, Clark, shouted. "It's time for circus fun!" Tina groaned and slowly sat up. "Clark, it's too early. Look outside! It is still dark." Clark bounded over to the window and looked outside. Sure enough, it was pitch-black outside. He turned to Tina and looked like he was about to cry. "Keep your chin up," Tina said. "We will still go to the circus. We just can't go until it is actually time." "Ok, sissy," Clark said. "I go back to sleep now. See you when it's time for circus!"

"Keep your chin up," Tina said.

In the sentence above, keep your chin up meansA. to point up using the face. B. to raise your chin to the sky. C. to stay happy in a bad time. D. to put your chin over your hands

"Mom! Dad!" Luis shouted in a panic. He could not believe what his sister just told him. "What is it, Luis?" Dad calmly asked as he walked into the kitchen. "Are we really moving across the country? Why didn't you tell me?" Luis cried. "I haven't packed or told my friends or anything!" "Luis, I smell a rat," Dad said as he held back a chuckle. "Sit down. We aren't going anywhere." "But Maria said—" Luis started as he sat on a bar stool.

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What does the phrase rise and shine mean?A. to see the sunrise B. to wake up from sleep C. to get off of the floor D. to shine like the sun

"Maria was just pulling your leg, son," Dad said. "She knows that you will believe what she says. I am sure she thought it was funny. How about if we play a little joke on her to see how she likes it?" "Really? That would be great!" Luis said. "Give me a little time to think," Dad said. "We can come up with something good. But remember, mum's the word. We don't want Maria finding out about the joke."

At the end of the story, the phrase mum's the word meansA. to make up words. B. to grow flowers. C. to have a password. D. to say nothing.

Write your response here:

4. The phrase pulling your leg most likely means

A.pulling you off balance. B. tripping you with your leg. C. tricking you as a joke. D.grabbing you by the leg.


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5. What does the idiom smell a rat most likely mean?

A. to tell someone is lying B. to know a rat is nearby C. to smell something bad D. to be able to smell well


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