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2 Table of Contents

nUsing the Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

nLesson 1: Synonyms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
nLesson 2: Synonyms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
nLesson 3: Antonyms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
nLesson 4: Antonyms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
nLesson 5: Verbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
nLesson 6: Verbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
nLesson 7: Verbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
nLesson 8:

Texture Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

nLesson 9:

Sound Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

nLesson 10: Homophones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

nLesson 11: Homonyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
nLesson 12:

Compound Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Content Words

nLesson 13:

Compound Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

nLesson 14:

Prefixes: un-, re- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

nLesson 15:

Suffixes: -ful, -er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

nLesson 16:

Character Traits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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nLesson 17: Mealtime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

nLesson 18:

On Vacation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

nLesson 19:

Land and Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

nLesson 20:

Super Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

nLesson 21:

Land Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

nLesson 22: Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

nLesson 23: Money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
nLessons 24:

Linear Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

nWord List

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

nAnswers

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Using the Book

Where would we be without words? Its hard to imagine. Words are a
basic building block of communication, and a strong vocabulary is an
essential part of reading, writing, and speaking well. The purpose of this
book is to help young learners expand the number of words they know
and the ways in which they use them. Although 240 vocabulary words
are introduced, many more words and meanings are woven into the
books 24 lessons.
Learning new words is not just about encountering them; its about
using, exploring, and thinking about them. So the lessons in this book
are organized around different aspects and attributes of wordshow
words are formed using prefixes and suffixes, synonyms, antonyms,
verbs, adjectives, homophones, homonyms, compound words, key
content area vocabulary, and more.

Tips
Youll find a complete
alphabetized list of all the lesson
words on page 78.
As you introduce the lessons,
have the following items
available: beginning dictionaries
and thesauruses, and writing
notebooks or journals in which
students can record words and
use them in sentences.

Lesson Organization
Each lesson includes three parts and introduces ten words.
The first lesson part includes:

The second part includes:

lesson words

lesson words

LESSON

LESSON

argue

choose

exit

glide

keep

rush

Trace the word.

shut

slice

Then read the sentences again.

trace

wish

Read each sentence.

To

means to fight using words.

2.

When you choose something, you pick the one you want.

3.

To exit a place means to leave it.

4.

To glide means to move smoothly and easily.

5.

When you keep something, you save it.

6.

You rush when you are in a hurry.

glide

keep

10.

To trace something, you follow the lines to copy it.

argue

choose

exit

glide

keep

rush

shut

slice

trace

wish

1.

I saw the bird ____________ in the sky.

2.

I ____________ I could go to the moon.

3.

My mother likes to ____________ the pictures I draw.

4.

We always ____________ the window when it rains.

5.

When my sisters cant agree, sometimes they ____________.

6.

When the movie was over, we had to ____________ the theater.

slice
trace

When you wish for something, you hope it will happen.

wish

1.

cut

slice

slip

2.

creep

rush

speed

3.

choose

pick

wind

4.

face

draw

trace

cloze activity
simple sentences explaining or
showing the meanings of the words
with traceable words that offer
spelling practice

extra practice critical

thinking activity

Part 3

Complete the puzzle.

1

argue

choose

exit

glide

keep

rush

shut

slice

trace

wish

10

Across

Down

4.

I skate on the ice.

1.

5.

After class, we leave

the room.

I fight with my brother when we

dont agree.

2.

7.

Its my turn to pick the game.

We want to see the new

movie soon.

I am late so I must hurry.

3.

Be sure to save your best work.

My grandma will cut the pie.

6.

I am trying to copy the picture.

8.

Remember to close the door

when you leave.

9.
10.

Think of a synonym for each boldfaced word

in the sentence. Use the Word Bank.

a puzzle or other learning

activity using the words

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When you slice bread, you cut it into thin pieces.

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shut

Synonyms

Part 2

B. Cross out the word in each row that does not belong.

rush

When you shut a door, you close it.

9.

choose

exit

7.

A. Write the best word to complete each sentence.

argue

1.

argue

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Synonyms

Part 1

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A synonym is a word that means the same

or almost the same as another word.

lesson words
LESSON

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Synonyms

The third part includes:

Tips for Using

the Lessons

Consider having students fill

out Word Inventory Sheets

before each lesson. The headings
for such a sheet might be: Words
I Know, Words I Have Seen but
Dont Really Know; New Words.
Students can list the vocabulary
words and probable meanings
under the headings. As the
lesson proceeds they can make
revisions and additions.

Each page in every three-part

lesson uses all ten vocabulary

words. The exercises on most of
the pages use each vocabulary
word once. Encourage students
to think about the best word
to complete a sentence or to
answer each question.

Some words have more than

one meaning, including some

not given in the lesson. You may
want to point out additional
meanings or invite students to
discover them independently.

The Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) has outlined

learning expectations in English/Language Arts for students at different
grade levels. The activities in this book align with the following standards
for students in grade 2.

Reading Standards: Foundational Skills

Phonics and Word Recognition
3. K
 now and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding works.
a. Distinguish long and short vowels when reading regularly spelled one-syllable
words.
b. Know spelling-sound correspondences for additional common vowel teams.
c. Decode regularly spelled two-syllable words with long vowels.
d. Decode words with common prefixes and suffixes.
e. Identify words with inconsistent but common spelling-sound correspondences.
f. Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.

Fluency
4. R
 ead with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.
c. Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding,
rereading as necessary.

Language Standards
Conventions of Standard English

Consider having students make

1. D
 emonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
2. D
 emonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling when writing.

Use the vocabulary to

Knowledge of Language

Have students illustrate

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

a set of word cards for each

lesson, or make a class set and
place it in your writing center.
teach related spelling and
grammar rules.

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Connections to the
Common Core State Standards

some words.

Encourage students to make

semantic maps for some words.

For instance, they might create
a map for a noun to show what
the word is, and what it is like
and not like.

Help students make

connections by pointing out

lesson words used in other
contexts and materials.

Add your own writing

assignments. The more students

use a word, the more likely they
are to own it.

3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading,
or listening.
4. D
 etermine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words
and phrases based on grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from
an array of strategies.
a. Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
b. Determine the meaning of the new word formed when a known prefix is added
to a known word.
c. Use a known root word as a clue to the meaning of an unknown words with
the same root.
d. Use knowledge of the meaning of individual words to predict the meaning of
compound words.
5. D
 emonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
a. Identify real-life connections between words and their use.
b. Distinguish shades of meaning among closely related verbs.
6. U
 se words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to,
and responding to texts, including using adjectives and adverbs to describe.

LESSON

NAME _______________________________________________ DATE _______________________

Synonyms

Part 1

 synonym is a word that means the same

A
or almost the same as another word.

Read each sentence.

argue

choose

exit

glide

keep

rush

Trace the word.

shut

slice

Then read the sentences again.

trace

wish

To

1.

argue

means to fight using words.

argue

When you choose something, you pick the one you want.

2.

To exit a place means to leave it.

3.

exit

To glide means to move smoothly and easily.

4.

When you keep something, you save it.

5.

You rush when you are in a hurry.

6.

glide

keep

rush
shut

When you slice bread, you cut it into thin pieces.

8.

To trace something, you follow the lines to copy it.

9.
10.

slice
trace

When you wish for something, you hope it will happen.

6

wish

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When you shut a door, you close it.

7.

choose

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Synonyms

Part 2

A. Write the best word to complete each sentence.

I saw the bird ____________ in the sky.

1.

I ____________ I could go to the moon.

2.

argue

choose

exit

glide

keep

rush

shut

slice

trace

wish

My mother likes to ____________ the pictures I draw.

3.

We always ____________ the window when it rains.

4.

When my sisters cant agree, sometimes they ____________.

5.

When the movie was over, we had to ____________ the theater.

6.

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B. Cross out the word in each row that does not belong.

1.

cut

slice

slip

2.

creep

rush

speed

3.

choose

pick

wind

4.

face

draw

trace

LESSON

NAME _______________________________________________ DATE _______________________

Synonyms

Part 3

Think of a synonym for each boldfaced word

in the sentence. Use the Word Bank.
Complete the puzzle.
1

argue

choose

exit

glide

keep

rush

shut

slice

trace

wish

10

Across

4. skate

Down

on the ice.

Its my turn to pick the game.

7.

Be sure to save your best work.

I am late so I must hurry.

3.

My grandma will cut the pie.

6.

9.
10.

We want to see the new

movie soon.
2.

I am trying to copy the picture.

Remember to close the door

when you leave.

8.

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After class, we leave

the room.

5.

I
with my brother when we
dont agree.

1. fight

LESSON

NAME _______________________________________________ DATE _______________________

Synonyms

Part 1

A synonym is a word that means the same

or almost the same as another word.

Read each sentence.

breezy

bright

cozy

damp

grumpy

hefty

Trace the word.

icy

puzzled

Then read the sentences again.

sleepy

simple

The wind blows on a breezy day.

1.

breezy

A bright day is one that has a lot of light.

2.

bright

When you are cozy, you feel snug and warm.

3.

When something is damp, it is a bit wet.

4.

When you feel grumpy, you are

unhappy and in a bad mood.

5.

Something hefty is large or strong.

damp

hefty

An icy day is one that is very, very cold.

7.

icy

When you feel puzzled, you are

confused, or do not understand something.

8.

puzzled

When you feel sleepy, you are tired.

sleepy

When something is simple, it is easy.

simple

9.
10.

cozy

grumpy

6.
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Synonyms

Part 2

A. Write the best word to complete each sentence.

I went to bed when I felt ____________ .

1.

The ______________ child was frowning.

2.

breezy

bright

cozy

damp

grumpy

hefty

icy

puzzled

sleepy

simple

We flew our kite on a _______________ day.

3.

When it is ____________ outside, I wear sunglasses.

4.

It is ____________ to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

5.

I was _______________ and didnt know the answer.

6.

B. Read each question. Choose the best answer.

What do you wear on an icy day? h swimsuit h coat

1.

h elephant h hamster

Which one feels damp?

h paper

h sponge

Which one is cozy?

h bed

h playground

3.
4.

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Which one is hefty?

2.

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NAME _______________________________________________ DATE _______________________

Synonyms

Part 3

Read the clues.

breezy bright cozy

Write the word next to its clue.

hefty

icy

damp grumpy

puzzled sleepy simple

Find and circle the word in the puzzle.

with a lot of sunlight

_________________

big and heavy

_________________

6. 

snug and warm

_________________

7. 

tired _______________

8.

confused ____________

9. 

a little wet
_________________

10. 

1. 

not feeling happy

_________________

2. 

easy ______________

3.

some wind blowing

_________________

4.

5. 

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b r i

n r

freezing cold __________

h t b
e

k i

u m p y

e
f

e t i

e w s i t

z a

z y a i t

g r

u b t

y i a y s

e p y

s i m p

x t

u p s s D s s y s
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Antonyms

Part 1

fix

wreck

frown

smile

hide

show

Trace the word.

whisper

yell

Then read the sentences again.

weep

laugh

 n antonym is a word that means

A
the opposite of another word.

Read each sentence.

When you fix something, you put it back together.

1.

When you wreck something, you break it.

2.

When you feel sad, you frown.

frown

When you feel happy, you smile.

smile

3.
4.

wreck

hide

When you hide something, people cannot see it.

5.

When you show something, people can see it.

6.

When you yell, you speak loudly.

8.

show

whisper

yell

When you think something is very sad, you weep.

9.
10.

When you think something is funny, you laugh.

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weep

laugh

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When you whisper, you speak quietly.

7.

fix

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Antonyms

Part 2

A. Write the best word to complete each sentence.

fix

wreck

frown

smile

hide

show

whisper

yell

weep

laugh

When my mom hugs me I ____________ .

1.

We ____________ when our team

makes a good play.
2.

I ____________ when I forget to bring my lunch.

3.

When the teacher tells a joke, the children ____________.

4.

I ____________ when I dont want to wake up my brother.

5.

Our parents ____________ the presents so we cant find them.

6.

The deer ____________ the garden when they eat the flowers.

7.

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B. Write the word that is the antonym of each picture.

_____________

1.

3.

2.

____________

______________
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Antonyms

Part 3

Cut out the squares on the right side of the page.

Match the word on each square to its antonym.

show

Glue the squares on the left side of the page

to find the hidden picture.

yell
frown

smile
weep

laugh
wreck

hide
fix

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whisper

LESSON

NAME _______________________________________________ DATE _______________________

Antonyms

Part 1

bland

spicy

dark

light

early

late

Trace the word.

huge

tiny

Then read the sentences again.

loud

quiet

An antonym is a word that means

the opposite of another word.

Read each sentence.

Food that tastes plain is bland.

1.

2. Spicy

food has a lot of flavor.

At night, it is dark outside.

3.

spicy

dark

In the day, it is light outside.

4.

bland

light

When you are early, you arrive before something starts.

5.

When you are late, you arrive after something starts.

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6.

Something very, very big is huge.

huge

Something very, very small is tiny.

tiny

7.
8.

When there is a lot of noise, it is loud.

9.
10.

When there is no noise, it is quiet.

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loud

quiet

early

late

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Antonyms

Part 2

A. Write the best word to complete each sentence.

It is very ____________ in the library.

1.

Pink and yellow are ____________ colors.

2.

bland

spicy

dark

light

early

late

huge

tiny

loud

quiet

The ____________ food burned my mouth.

3.

I was the first student to get to school. I was ____________.

4.

I felt sick so I had to eat ____________ food.

5.

We missed the beginning

of the movie because we were ____________.
6.

B. Read each question. Choose the best answer.

h dinosaur h ant

Which one is loud?

h horn

h giggle

3.

Which one is huge?

h castle

h dollhouse

What can you see when

its dark outside?

h moon

h sun

2.

4.

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Which one is tiny?

1.

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Antonyms

Part 3

Read the word on each puzzle piece.

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Draw a line to match each word with an antonym.

1.

light

spicy

2.

tiny

quiet

3.

bland

dark

4.

early

late

5.

loud

huge

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Verbs

Part 1

A verb describes an action.

Read each sentence.

Trace the word.

Think about how

the verbs are alike
and how they are
different.

Then read the sentences again.

creep

stroll

rest

nap

take

grab

turn

spin

stir

whisk

To creep is to walk very slowly. creep

1.

To stroll is to walk at a medium pace. stroll

2.

To rest is to stay quiet until you feel like doing something again. rest

3.

To nap is to sleep for a short time. nap

4.

To take means to get something using your hands. take

5.

To grab means to take something quickly. grab

6.

To spin means to turn quickly, many times. spin

8.

To stir something means to mix it by

moving it around with a spoon or a stick.

9.

10.

stir

To whisk something means to stir it quickly in one direction. whisk

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To turn means to move in a circle. turn

7.

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Verbs

Part 2

A. Write the best word to complete each sentence.

I always ____________ my lunch

to school.
1.

I need to ____________ after I

run a lot.
2.

creep

stroll

rest

nap

take

grab

turn

spin

stir

whisk

I saw a spider ____________ up the wall.

3.

Watch the baby, or he may ____________ the dogs tail.

4.

We like to ____________ in circles and fall down

on the grass.
5.

The water will come out of the faucet when you ____________
the handle.

6.

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B. Read each question. Choose the best answer.

Which food would you stir?

h crackers

1.

h soup

Which food would you whisk? h eggs

h toast

Where would you stroll?

h park

h pool

Where would you nap?

h kitchen h bedroom

2.
3.
4.

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Verbs

Part 3

Fill in the chart with two words that

match each definition.
Use the Word Bank.

Word 1

creep

grab

rest

whisk

take

spin

turn

stroll

stir

nap

Word 2

Words to describe what you

might do when you dance.

1. 

Words to describe what you

might do when you cook.

2. 

Words to describe what you

might do when you relax.

3. 

Words to describe how you

might walk.

5. 

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Words to describe how you

might pick something up.

4. 

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Verbs

Part 1

climb

nibble

Think about how
the verbs are alike
and how they are
different.

peek

pounce

scurry

stare

stretch

surprise

A verb describes an action.

Read each sentence.

Trace the word.
Then read the sentences again.

wiggle

worry

climb
2. To nibble is to take very small bites. nibble
When you climb, you go to a higher place.

1.

peek
4. To pounce is to jump on something quickly. pounce
5. To scurry is to run with short, quick steps. scurry
6. When you stare, you look at something for a long time. stare
To peek is to look at something quickly.

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To stretch is to spread out

a part of your body.
7.

stretch

To surprise is to do something without warning.

8.

When you wiggle, you make small

movements from side to side or up and down.
9.

10.

surprise

wiggle

When you worry, you think something bad might happen.

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Verbs

Part 2

A. Write the best word to complete each sentence.

The cat went to ______________ into

the kitchen.
1.

He saw the mouse ______________

a piece of cheese.
2.

climb

nibble

peek

pounce

scurry

stare

stretch

surprise

wiggle

worry

The cat wanted to ________________ the mouse and catch him.

3.

The mouse saw the cat _______________ up onto a chair.

4.

Before the cat could _______________ , the mouse was able

to _______________ out of the kitchen.

5.

The mouse was safe and didnt need to _______________.

6.

B. Cross out the word in each row that does not belong.

climb

look

stare

2.

eat

nibble

run

3.

jump

twist

wiggle

4.

pull

sniff

stretch
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Verbs

Part 3

Read the clues.

climb nibble

peek

Write the word next to its clue.

stare

surprise wiggle

stretch

pounce scurry
worry

Find and circle the word

in the puzzle.

look for a long time

__________________

feel upset_____________

1. 

6.

jump on _ ____________

7.

eat small bites__________

2.

a quick look_ __________

8.

twist around___________

3.

go up high_ ___________

9.

shock or startle
__________________

4. 

spread out
__________________

10. 

run away _ ___________

5.

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u r p

o p s t r

e t

l a

l s

e w b b

e i m t y r i

k m p s

n i b b

e m

l b r

u r p r i s

o p t

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Verbs

Part 1

 verb describes an action.

A
Think about how
the verbs are alike
and how they are
different.

Read each sentence.

Trace the word.
Then read the sentences again.

crawl

fade

fasten

flutter

gaze

scoot

soar

sprinkle

twist

yank

crawl

1.

To crawl means to move on your hands and knees.

2.

To fade means to lose color.

3.

To fasten means to attach one thing to something else.

4.

To flutter means to wave or flap something.

fade

To gaze at something means

to look at it for a period of time.
5.

fasten

flutter

gaze

To scoot is a way to move quickly.

7.

To soar is to fly very high in the air.

8.

To sprinkle is to scatter something in small drops or bits.

9.

To twist means to turn or bend something.

10.

To yank means to pull something in a sharp way.

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sprinkle

twist
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Part 2

A. Write the best word to complete each sentence.

I tried to ______________ the buttons

on my shirt.
1.

I like to ____________ at the birds flying

in the sky.

crawl

fade

fasten

flutter

gaze

scoot

soar

sprinkle

twist

yank

2.

You must _______________ off the cap to open the bottle.

3.

The baby learned to ____________ before he learned to walk.

4.

Mom told us to ____________, or we might be late for school.

5.

My little sister tried to ____________ the toy out of my hand.

6.

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B. Read each question. Choose the best answer.

What would flutter?

h songs

h butterfly

Where would you soar?

h sky

h ground

1.
2.

What could you sprinkle? h rake

h water

What could fade?

h shirt

3.
4.

h shin
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Verbs

Part 3

Read the clues.

crawl

fade

Write the vocabulary word.

fasten

flutter

Use the answers in the boxes to complete

the puzzle below.

gaze

scoot

to look at for a long time __ h __ __

1.

how babies move around

2.

h __

soar

sprinkle

twist

yank

__ __ __

to hook or button __ __ __ h __ __

3.

to pour a little bit __ __ __ h __ __ __ __

4.

to move quickly __ __ h __ __

5.

to pull sharply __ __ h __

6.

to turn something around __ h __ __ __

7.

how a flag might move in the wind __ __ __ __ __ __ h

9.
10.

to lose color __ __ h __

h h h h h h h h h h
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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Texture Words

Part 1

These words all describe a texture,

or how something feels (or looks).

Read each sentence.

Trace the word.

Think about how

the words are
alike and how
they are different.

Then read the sentences again.

Something chewy can get stuck in your teeth.

1.

chewy

crumbly

creamy

foamy

furry

gritty

rough

sharp

slimy

wrinkled

chewy

When something is crumbly, it falls apart easily.

2.

crumbly

When something is creamy, it is very soft and smooth.

3.

Something foamy has a lot of small bubbles in it.

4.

When something is furry, it has soft, thick hair.

5.

When something is gritty, it feels like sand.

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creamy

foamy
furry

gritty

When something is rough, there are bumps on its surface.

7.

When something is sharp, it has a pointed end.

8.

Something slimy feels smooth, cold, and wet.

9.

When something is wrinkled,

it has a lot of folds or lines.

10.

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Part 2

A. Write the best word to complete each sentence.

I like to pet the _____________ kitten.

1.

Bubbles in the bathtub are ____________.

2.

chewy

crumbly

creamy

foamy

furry

gritty

rough

sharp

slimy

wrinkled

Dad ironed the ________________ clothes.

3.

When I touched the frog, it felt _____________.

4.

Peanut butter can be _____________ or crunchy.

5.

Mom told us to be careful with the ______________ scissors.

6.

B. Read each question. Choose the best answer.

h beach

h swings

What feels rough?

h bark

h window

2.

Which one is crumbly? h cookie

3.

Which one is chewy?

4.

h lollipop

h ice cream h gum

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Part 3

Read the word on each puzzle piece.

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Draw a line to match each word with

something of that texture.

1.

creamy

rock

2.

foamy

worm

3.

slimy

old persons
skin

4.

wrinkled

5.

rough

root beer

6.

gritty

cupcake

7.

chewy

cake frosting

8.

furry

scissors

9.

crumbly

10.

sharp

puppy

sandpaper
taffy
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chewy

crumbly

creamy

foamy

furry

gritty

rough

sharp

slimy

wrinkled

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Sound Words

Part 1

T hese words all

describe sounds.

Think about how

the sound words
are alike and how
they are different.

Read each sentence.

Trace the word.

is the sound you make when you sneeze.

A chirp is the sound you hear when a bird sings.

A click is a sharp, quick sound.

click

crackle

ding

plink

quack

splash

chirp

click

Dry leaves crackle when you walk on them.

4.

When a timer goes off, you hear a ding.

5.

crackle

ding

A plink is the sound rain makes when it hits the roof.

6.

quack

When a frog jumps into water, you hear a splash.

8.

A squeak is a very short, high noise.

9.

When something goes by you

very fast, you hear a whoosh.

squeak

whoosh
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A quack is the sound a duck makes.

7.

10.

whoosh

achoo

2.
3.

chirp

squeak

Then read the sentences again.

1. Achoo

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Sound Words

Part 2

A. Write the best word to complete each sentence.

I hear the _______________ of the fire

in the fireplace.
1.

Every time I close the old door,

I hear a ________________.
2.

achoo

chirp

click

crackle

ding

plink

quack

splash

squeak

whoosh

I hear the water ______________ when I wash the dishes.

3.

The sound of a ______________ tells me there is a duck nearby.

4.

She heard a ______________ and knew there was a bird

outside her window.

5.

When you hear the ______________, its time to take

the cake out of the oven.
6.

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B. Read each question. Choose the best answer.

What do you need when

you hear plink, plink, plink?

h sunscreen h umbrella

What do you need when

you hear achoo?

h tissue

1.

2.

h notebook paper

What could make a click?

h crayon h computer mouse

What could make a whoosh?

h feather h car

3.
4.

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Sound Words

Part 3

Look at the pictures.

achoo

chirp

Write the best sound word in each speech balloon.

click

crackle

ding

plink

1.

quack

splash

squeak

whoosh

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

8.

9.

10.

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Homophones

Part 1

A homophone is a word that sounds like

another word but has a different meaning
and a different spelling.

Read each sentence.

Trace the word.

hole

whole

pair

pear

rap

wrap

sail

sale

steal

steel

Then read the sentences again.

hole
2. Whole means all of something, with nothing missing. whole
3. When two things match, they are a pair. pair
A hole is a place where there is an empty space.

1.

A pear is a sweet fruit that is bigger

around the bottom than at the top.

4.

pear

To rap on something means to knock on it.

5.

When you wrap a gift, you cover it in pretty paper.

6.
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wrap

To sail means to move on water using the power of the wind.

7.

A sale is a time when a store sells

things for less than they usually cost.

8.

sale
steal
steel

To steal means to take something that does not belong to you.

9.

10. Steel

is a hard, strong metal that is used to make buildings.

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Homophones

Part 2

A. Write the best word to complete each sentence.

The boats ____________ in the lake.

1.

The ball rolled into a deep ____________

and got stuck.
2.

hole

whole

pair

pear

rap

wrap

sail

sale

steal

steel

The store was having a big ____________.

Use paper, tape, and ribbon to ____________ a present.

4.

My two older brothers ate a ____________ pizza.

5.

We ate a fruit salad, made with

an apple, a banana, and a ____________.
6.

B. Read each question. Choose the best answer.

What do you do when you rap? h knock h cover

2.

What do people who steal do? h take

3.

h give

Which one is made of steel? h cabin h skyscraper

4.

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Which one describes a pair? h sweet h two

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Homophones

Part 3

These notes are wrong.

hole

whole

pair

pear

Rewrite each note so it is correct.

rap

wrap

sail

sale

steal

steel

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Please water the pair tree.

2.

The store will have a sail on gift rap in January.

3.

Do not steel the hole pie! Save me a piece.

4.

Do you want to sale with me at the lake?

5.

Please wrap on the steal door.

6.

I will fix the whole in your pear of pants tonight.

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Homonyms

Part 1

ball

ball

bat

bat

pitcher

pitcher

Read each sentence.

row

row

Trace the word.

sign

sign

 homonym is a word that sounds like another

A

word, and can be spelled the same way, but has

a different meaning.

Then read the sentences again.

A ball is a round object used to play different games.

1.

ball

ball
3. A bat is a long hard stick you use to hit a ball. bat
4. A flying animal that feeds at night is called a bat. bat
5. In baseball, the pitcher throws the ball to the batter. pitcher
6. A pitcher is a container that holds something you drink. pitcher
A ball is a big party where people dance.

2.

row

row
9. A sign is writing or a picture that gives you information. sign
10. When you write your name on something, you sign it. sign
To row a boat, you use oars to make it move through water.

8.

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A row is a line of things or people side by side.

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Homonyms

Part 2

A. Write the best word to complete each sentence.

I put my stuffed animals

in a ____________ on the shelf.
1.

ball

ball

bat

bat

pitcher

pitcher

row

row

sign

sign

The baseball player held a ____________

made of wood.
2.

Cinderella dressed up and went to a ____________.

3.

The ____________ threw the ___________ to the batter.

4.

I remembered to ____________ my name at the bottom

of the letter.

5.

Lets ____________ the boat to the other side of the lake.

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B. Read each question. Choose the best answer.

Can a bat hold a bat?

h yes

h no

Can a pitcher use a pitcher? h yes

h no

Can you sign a sign?

h no

1.
2.

h yes

3.

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Homonyms

Part 3

Write the word that goes with each picture.

1.

______________
______________

2.

ball

bat

bat

pitcher

pitcher

row

row

sign

sign

______________
______________

5.

______________

8.

______________
______________

9.

______________

10.

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7.

ball

______________

3.

4.

6.

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Compound Words

Part 1

 compound word is made up of two smaller

A

birdhouse

cowboy

drumstick

firefly

Read each sentence.

scarecrow starfish

Trace the word.

sunflower

Then read the sentences again.

wheelchair wristwatch

words put together.

toothbrush

birdhouse
2. A cowboy is someone who looks after cattle. cowboy
A house for birds is called a birdhouse.

1.

drumstick
4. A firefly is a small flying beetle that lights up at night. firefly
A drumstick is a stick used to play a drum.

3.

A farmer puts a scarecrow in

scarecrow
a field to keep birds away.

5.

A starfish is a sea animal that looks like a star.

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starfish

A sunflower is a large flower with

yellow petals and a dark center. sunflower

7.

toothbrush
9. A wheelchair is a chair that moves on wheels. wheelchair
You use a toothbrush to clean your teeth.

8.

A wristwatch fits around your wrist

and is used to tell time.

10.

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Compound Words

Part 2

A. Write the best word to complete each sentence.

My friend cant walk so he uses

a _______________.
1.

Grandpa built a _______________

to put outside his window.
2.

birdhouse

cowboy

drumstick

firefly

scarecrow starfish

sunflower

wheelchair wristwatch

toothbrush

We saw a _______________ when we visited the aquarium.

3.

I look at my _______________ when I want to know the time.

4.

Its fun to watch the light of a _______________ go

on and off at night.
5.

B. Write the two words that make up each compound word.

toothbrush ____________ + ____________

1.

____________ + ____________

sunflower

____________ + ____________

cowboy

____________ + ____________

scarecrow

____________ + ____________

3.
4.
5.

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2.

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Compound Words

Part 3

Draw a line to match each compound word

with its picture.

1.

wristwatch
firefly

2.

3.

birdhouse
scarecrow

4.

sunflower
5.

starfish
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6.
7.

wheelchair

8.

cowboy

9.

toothbrush

10.

drumstick
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birdhouse

cowboy

drumstick

firefly

scarecrow starfish

sunflower

wheelchair wristwatch

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Compound Words

Part 1

clothespin

grasshopper greenhouse

headphones houseboat

Trace the word.

playground sidewalk

Then read the sentences again.

snowflake

 compound word is made up of two

A
smaller words put together.

Read each sentence.

goldfish

wallpaper

clothespin
2. A small fish that is gold in color is a goldfish. goldfish
3. An insect that hops is a grasshopper. grasshopper
To clip clothes to a line to dry, you use a clothespin.

1.

A greenhouse is a glass building in

greenhouse
which plants can grow safely.
4.

You wear headphones over your

ears to listen to music.

5.

headphones

A playground is a place for

children to play outside.

7.

houseboat

playground

sidewalk
9. A small bit of snow is called a snowflake. snowflake
10. Wallpaper is paper used to decorate a wall. wallpaper
A sidewalk is a path for walking beside a street.

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A houseboat is a kind of boat that

people can live in.

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Part 2

A. Write the best word to complete each sentence.

I roller skate on
the __________________ .
1.

The __________________ was

in the garden.
2.

clothespin

goldfish

grasshopper greenhouse

headphones houseboat

playground sidewalk

snowflake

wallpaper

You can find a slide at a __________________ .

3.

Today, I saw the first __________________ of winter.

4.

My uncle lives on a __________________ in the river.

5.

I sometimes listen to music using __________________ .

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B. Use these words to make four compound words.

clothes

fish

green

gold

paper

c__________________

1.

c__________________

2.

c__________________

3.

c__________________

4.

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Compound Words

Part 3

Think of a word for each picture.

clothespin

Then write the compound word.

grasshopper greenhouse

headphones houseboat

playground sidewalk

snowflake

1.

2.

gold +

3.

4.

5.

6.

phones = __________________

wall +

= __________________

xxxxxxxxxxx +
green +

xxxxxx = __________________
= __________________

ground = __________________

side +

= __________________
+

hopper = __________________
= __________________
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10.

wallpaper

= ______________
+

7.

8.

flake =______________

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Prefixes un-, re-

Part 1

A prefix is a word part that is

The prefix
unmeans not.

added to the beginning of a word.

A prefix changes the meaning
of a word.

The prefix
remeans again.

Read each sentence.

uneven

unhappy

unpack

unsafe

untrue

remake

replace

reread

reuse

rewrite

Trace the word.

Then read the sentences again.

uneven
unhappy

Something uneven is not level.

1.

2. Unhappy

means to be sad.

means to empty something,

like a suitcase after a trip.

3. Unpack

unpack

unsafe
untrue

Something unsafe is dangerous.

4.

Something false is untrue.

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remake
7. When something is missing, you replace it. replace
8. When you read a book again, you reread it. reread
9. When you use something more than once, you reuse it. reuse
When you remake your bed, you make it again.

6.

When you erase a word and

write it again, you rewrite it.
10.

rewrite
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Prefixes un-, re-

Part 2

A. Write the best word to complete each sentence.

I save something so I
can _____________ it.
1.

uneven

unhappy

unpack

unsafe

untrue

remake

replace

reread

reuse

rewrite

He likes to ____________ his favorite books.

2.

If you tell a lie, what you say is _____________.

3.

My sandwich apart so I had to _____________ it.

4.

When my little sister was crying, I knew she was _____________.

5.

My mom told me that it is ____________ to swim in a pool alone.

6.

B. Read each question. Choose the best answer.

When do you unpack?

h story

h after a trip h before a trip

2.

Which one would you replace? h broken toy h new toy

3.

Which one describes

something uneven?
4.

h straight
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Which one can you rewrite? h pencil

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Prefixes un-, re-

Part 3

Think of a word for each clue.

Use the Word Bank.
Complete the puzzle.

uneven unhappy unpack unsafe untrue

remake replace

reread

reuse

rewrite

Across

sad; not happy

3.

dangerous; not safe

4.

to read again

7.

to write again

8.

Down

to make something again

1.

to put a new thing in the

place of an old thing

2.

to take things out of a

box, bag, or suitcase

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not level or even

4.

false; not true

5.

to use again

6.

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Suffixes -ful, -er

Part 1

 suffix is a word part that

A

is added to the end of a word.

A suffix changes the meaning
of a word.

Read each sentence.

The suffix -ful means

full of.
The suffix -er means
a person who
acts as.

Trace the word.

careful

colorful

hopeful

joyful

playful

baker

builder

painter

singer

writer

Then read the sentences again.

Being careful means paying

close attention to what you do.

1.

careful

Something colorful is made up of many colors.

2.

colorful

Being hopeful means that you wish for something.

3.

When you are joyful, you feel very happy.

4.

joyful

Being playful means you like to play and have fun.

5.

baker

A builder is a person whose job it is to build things.

7.

A painter is a person who paints.

8.

10.

singer

A writer is a person who writes things like stories.

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painter

A singer is a person who sings songs.

9.

playful

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A baker is a person who bakes foods.

6.

hopeful

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Suffixes -ful, -er

Part 2

A. Write the best word to

complete each sentence.

careful colorful hopeful joyful playful

When I passed the test,

I felt _____________.
1.

baker

builder painter

singer writer

My friend drew a very _________________ picture.

2.

I was very _________________ when I crossed the street.

3.

This dog is _________________. He likes to chase the ball.

4.

My brother was _________________ that we might go

to the amusement park.

5.

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1.

_____________

2.

_____________
5.

3.

_____________

4.

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Suffixes -ful, -er

Part 3

Read the clues.

Write the word next to its clue.
careful colorful hopeful joyful playful

Find and circle the word in

the puzzle.

baker

someone who sings

__________________

6.

acting with care

__________________

7. 

feeling joy ____________

2.

someone who paints

__________________

someone who writes a story

__________________

3. 

8. 

acting in a fun way

__________________

having a lot of color

__________________

4. 

9. 

someone who makes a cake

__________________

someone who builds a house

__________________

5. 

x g B j m h c a r
l a p

a p
s i

u p o r

e g u

e b a k

d j

o y

n g e r a r c

n r H o p

l
d

x y

u d c

e t r i

q u

l b d

e r

l t i

u r

l r w

l i

e t o r

l a y

i a o r
t

10. 

e t

e r

x t r

x t

i r g B j m h c a m r

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singer writer

feeling hope ___________

1. 

builder painter

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Character Traits

Part 1

Character traits tell what someone

is like or how he or she acts.

Read each sentence.

bossy

brave

curious

friendly

gentle

greedy

Trace the word.

honest

mean

Then read the sentences again.

polite

sneaky

A bossy person likes telling others what to do.

bossy

A brave person acts strong and without fear.

brave

1.
2.

A curious person likes to learn about things.

3.

A friendly person acts nice and helpful.

4.

curious

friendly

A gentle person is kind and careful with others.

5.

gentle

A greedy person does not like to share with others.

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An honest person tells the truth.

7.

honest

A mean person is not kind or friendly.

8.

A polite person has good manners.

9.
10.

greedy

mean

polite

A sneaky person tries to do things in secret.

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Character Traits

Part 2

A. Write the best word to complete each sentence.

He never lies. He is ____________ .

1.

My friend was ____________ when

he held his new puppy.
2.

bossy

brave

curious

friendly

gentle

greedy

honest

mean

polite

sneaky

My ____________ sister always tries to tell me what to do.

3.

She always says please and thank you. She is ____________.

4.

I read a lot of books because I am ____________ about

many things.

5.

The ____________ firefighter saved the people who were

caught in a fire.
6.

B. Read each question. Choose the best answer.

3
h take h give

What does a friendly persons face show? h frown h smile

2.

Which one is mean?

h bully h friend

How might a sneaky person walk?

h tiptoe h stomp

3.
4.

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What does a greedy person like to do?

1.

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Character Traits

Part 3

Word Sort
Which words have good feelings connected to them?

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Which words have bad feelings connected to them?

bossy

brave

curious

friendly

gentle

greedy

Sort the words in the Word Bank into two groups.

honest

mean

Write them in the chart.

polite

sneaky

Good Feelings

Bad Feelings

_______________

_______________

_______________

_______________

_______________

_______________

_______________

_______________

_______________

_______________

_______________

_______________

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Mealtime

Part 1

meal

breakfast

lunch

dinner

drink

dessert

Trace the word.

snack

leftovers

Then read the sentences again.

kitchen

cafeteria

 pecial words are used to tell

S
about mealtime.

Read each sentence.

meal
2. Breakfast is a meal eaten in the morning. breakfast
3. Lunch is a meal eaten in the middle of the day. lunch
4. Dinner is a meal eaten in the evening. dinner
5. You have a drink when you are thirsty. drink
6. Dessert is something sweet eaten at the end of a meal. dessert
A meal is the food we eat at one time.

1.

snack

The food not eaten at a meal is called leftovers.

You can eat that food at another time.
8.

A kitchen is the room where you make a meal.

9.

At school, the cafeteria is a place where

you can eat a meal.
10.

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A snack is something you eat between meals.

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Mealtime

Part 2

A. Write the best word to complete each sentence.

For ____________ , she eats eggs

and toast.
1.

After ____________ , I finish

my homework.
2.

meal

breakfast

lunch

dinner

drink

dessert

snack

leftovers

kitchen

cafeteria

Sometimes I buy my lunch in the ____________ .

3.

For ____________ , he eats a sandwich and a banana.

4.

At my house, we only eat ____________ on special days.

5.

Tomorrow, we will eat the ____________ from tonights meal.

6.

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B. Read each question. Choose the best answer.

Which one is in a kitchen?

h car

h oven

Which one is a drink?

h lemon

h lemonade

Which one is a snack?

h apple

h cheeseburger

1.
2.
3.

What do you do during a meal? h cook food h eat food

4.

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Mealtime

Part 3

Think of the best word to complete each sentence.

meal

breakfast

Use the Word Bank. Complete the puzzle.

lunch

dinner

drink

dessert

snack

leftovers

kitchen

cafeteria

Down

I always eat cereal for __.

1. Orange juice is my favorite __.
4. Most days, I take my __ to school. 2. At school, I eat in the __.
5. We make food in the __.
4. We have some __ in
the refrigerator.
7. Sometimes, I can invite a
6. I eat a __ before soccer practice.
friend to __.
9. Ice cream makes a good __.
8. On Thanksgiving, we have
a special __.
3.

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On Vacation

Part 1

camp

hotel

map

passport

Read each sentence.

sleepover suitcase

Trace the word.

ticket

Then read the sentences again.

vacation visit

Special words are used to tell about a vacation.

A camp is a place with tents or cabins

where you spend time outdoors.

1.

travel

camp

A hotel is a place where you can spend

the night away from home.

2.

hotel
3. A map shows where places or things are. map
A passport is a booklet that proves you
are a citizen of a country.

4.

A sleepover is when you spend the

night at someone elses house.

sleepover

A suitcase is a bag to carry clothes

in when you travel.

suitcase

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6.

A ticket is a piece of paper that shows you

have paid to do something.

7.

ticket
8. To travel is to go from one place to another place. travel
9. Vacation is time away from school or work. vacation
10. To visit is to go somewhere or see someone. visit
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On Vacation

Part 2

A. Write the best word to complete each sentence.

I like to _____________ my grandparents.

1.

We stayed at a ______________ when

we went to the city.
2.

camp

hotel

map

passport

sleepover suitcase

ticket

travel

vacation visit

I like to________________ to different places.

3.

During the summer, my family goes on a _______________.

4.

When we go to a ______________, we sleep in our sleeping bags.

5.

On the weekend, I sometimes have a ________________ at my

friends house.
6.

B. Write the word that goes with each picture.

__________________

__________________

__________________

__________________

2.

3.

4.

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On Vacation

Part 3

Think of the best word to complete each sentence.

camp

hotel

Use the Word Bank. Complete the puzzle.

map

passport

sleepover suitcase

Across

ticket

During the __ , we stayed up late.

4. Sometimes we __ by train.
5. At __ , we stay in a cabin.
7. I like to __ the amusement park.
8. We need a __ to find our way.
9. Summer __ is my favorite time of year.
2.

vacation visit

Down

We are staying at a __
near the beach.
3. I unpack my __ after
a trip.
4. I give my __ to the

conductor.
6. I need a __ to go
to another country.

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Land and Water

Part 1

 pecial words are used for different

S

kinds of land formations and bodies of water.

Read each sentence.

cave

dune

hill

lake

ocean

pond

Trace the word.

mountain range

Then read the sentences again.

river

A cave is an open space in the side

of a mountain or under the ground.

1.

stream

cave

A dune is a mound of sand made by blowing winds.

2.

dune

A hill is a place where the land rises above the area around it.

3.

hill

lake
5. An ocean is a very large body of saltwater. ocean
A lake is water with land all around it.

4.

pond

mountain
8. A range is a group of mountains. range
A mountain is a very high hill.

7.

A river is a large amount of flowing water.

9.
10.

A stream is a small river.

stream
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A pond is water with land all around it.

It is smaller than a lake.
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Land and Water

Part 2

A. Write the best word to complete each sentence.

We saw a sand ______________ at

the beach.
1.

Bats live inside a ______________ .

2.

cave

dune

hill

lake

ocean

pond

mountain range
river

stream

Mount Everest is the worlds tallest ______________ .

3.

A ______________ is made up of many mountains.

4.

If there is snow, we like to sled down the ______________ in

the park.
5.

When the small ______________ in the backyard freezes,

we go ice skating.
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B. Read each question. Choose the best answer.

Which one is smaller?

h ocean

Which one is smaller?

h stream h river

Which one is larger?

h lake

h ocean

Which one is larger?

h lake

h pond

1.
2.
3.
4.

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Land and Water

Part 3

Some of the words name land formations.

Others name bodies of water.
Sort the words in the Word Bank into two groups.
Write them in the chart.

cave

dune

hill

lake

ocean

pond

mountain range
river

Land Words

stream

Water Words

__________________________________

__________________________________

__________________________________ __________________________________
__________________________________

__________________________________

__________________________________

__________________________________

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Super Weather

Part 1

Special words are used to describe different

kinds of weather.

Read each sentence.

Trace the words.
Then read the sentences again.

A blizzard is a very heavy snowstorm.

1.

blizzard

dust storm

flood

fog

hail

heat wave

hurricane

sleet

tidal wave

tornado

blizzard

A dust storm happens when strong winds

blow dust, soil, or sand around a large area.
2.

dust storm
3. When an area overflows with water it is called a flood. flood
4. Fog is a low, thick cloud of water droplets. fog
5. Hail is made of small balls of ice that fall from the sky. hail
A heat wave is very hot weather
that lasts a few days.

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heat wave

A hurricane is a strong storm with

high winds that starts over the ocean.

7.

8. Sleet

is rain that is partly frozen.

hurricane
sleet

A tidal wave is a very large ocean wave

that can cause a lot of flooding.
9.

tidal wave

A tornado is a powerful storm with strong winds

that spin in the shape of a cone.

10.

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Super Weather

Part 2

A. Write the best words to complete each sentence.

After the _____________ , we built

a snowman.
1.

It hurt when the _____________

hit my head.

blizzard

dust storm

flood

fog

hail

heat wave

hurricane

sleet

tidal wave

tornado

2.

During the _____________ , the town was covered in water.

3.

People had trouble breathing during the _____________.

4.

We went swimming during the _____________ to cool off.

5.

B. Cross out the word in each row that does not belong.

tornado

twilight

twister

2.

ice

sleet

sunshine

3.

clear

cloud

fog

4.

rain

ocean

tidal wave

5.

hurricane

winter

wind

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Super Weather

Part 3

Trace a path through the maze.

blizzard

dust storm

Follow the weather words.

flood

fog

Start

dust storm

hail

heat wave

hurricane

sleet

tidal wave

tornado

blizzard

dusty

hail

pizza

buzzard
business
tornado

nail

torn

sheet

heat wave

heater

sleet

sheep

floor

hurricane
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flood

heather

tidal wave

twist

flag

fig
fog

hurry

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Land Animals

Part 1

 pecial words are used to name

S

different kinds of land animals.

camel

elephant

giraffe

gorilla

Read each sentence.

leopard

panda

Trace the word.

polar bear

rhinoceros

Then read the sentences again.

tiger

zebra

1. A camel

is a large animal
with humps on its back. camel

2. An elephant

is a very large, gray animal

with big ears and a long nose called a trunk.

elephant

3. A giraffe

is a very tall animal with

long, thin legs and a long neck. giraffe

4. A gorilla

is a large ape with long arms.

5. A leopard

gorilla

is a large spotted animal in the cat family.

6. A panda

7. A polar bear

has white fur and

lives in icy areas in the Arctic. polar

panda
bear

8. A rhinoceros

is a large animal
with a horn on its nose.
rhinoceros
9. A tiger

is a large striped animal from the cat family.

10. A zebra

tiger

is a large animal that looks like a horse.

It has a mane and black and white stripes.
zebra
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is not a bear, but it looks like one.

It is known for its black and white fur.

leopard

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Land Animals

Part 2

A. Write the best word to complete each sentence.

The _____________s fur keeps it

warm on the ice.
1.

An _____________ can hold water

in its trunk.

camel

elephant

giraffe

gorilla

leopard

panda

polar bear

rhinoceros

tiger

zebra

2.

A _____________ can hold water in its humps.

3.

The _____________ has stripes and a mane.

4.

A _______________ is a large, wild cat with stripes.

5.

The _____________ is black and white and eats bamboo.

6.

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Which one is in the cat family?

h leopard h camel

Which one has long arms?

h gorilla h giraffe

Which one has a horn?

h elephant h rhinoceros

Which one is taller?

h giraffe h tiger

1.
2.
3.
4.

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Land Animals

Part 3

Read the riddle clues.

camel

elephant

Write the word for each clue. Use the Word Bank.

giraffe

gorilla

I am gray and have a trunk.

What am I? ______________

leopard

panda

polar bear

rhinoceros

tiger

zebra

1.

I have stripes, fur, and a tail.

What am I? ______________
2.

I am white and can swim in icy

water. What am I? ______________
3.

I am black and white and look like

a bear. What am I? ______________
4.

I have a hump and live in the desert. What am I? ____________

5.

I am a large ape with long arms. What am I? ______________

6.

I am large and have a horn. What am I? ______________

8.

I have spots and a tail. What am I? ______________

9.
10.

I am very tall and have a long neck. What am I? ____________

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I am black and white and look like a horse.

What am I? ______________
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Garden

Part 1

Special words are used to name things

you might find in a garden.

Read each sentence.

bloom

bush

grass

hose

leaves

mower

Trace the word.

rake

shovel

Then read the sentences again.

soil

worm

When flowers bloom, they open up.

1.

bloom

bush
3. Grass is a green plant that spreads across the ground. grass
4. A hose is a long rubber tube that water goes through. hose
5. Leaves grow on plants and trees. They are usually green. leaves
6. You use a mower to cut grass. mower
A bush is a plant with branches. It is smaller than a tree.

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2.

A rake is a tool with a long handle and

metal teeth used to gather fallen leaves.

7.

rake

A shovel is a tool with a handle and a scoop on the end.

8.

9. Soil
10.

is the top layer of earth that plants grow in.

shovel

soil

A worm is a long, thin, soft animal that lives in the ground.

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Garden Part 2
A. Write the best word to complete each sentence.

The _____________ wiggled through

the soil.
1.

Some _____________ change color

during Autumn.
2.

bloom

bush

grass

hose

leaves

mower

rake

shovel

soil

worm

We used a _____________ to water the plants.

3.

The gardener uses a _____________ to dig a hole in the ground.

4.

The _____________ was long so I used a _____________

to cut it.
5.

We saw two birds in the _____________.

6.

B. Cross out the word in each row that does not belong.

leaves

mower

tree

2.

bloom

flower

grass

3.

dirt

soil

sun

4.

bark

rake

tool
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Garden

Part 3

Write the word that goes with each picture.

bloom

bush

Use the Word Bank.

grass

hose

leaves

mower

1.

_______________

_______________

_______________

_______________

_______________

_______________

_______________

_______________

_______________

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

_______________

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shovel

soil

worm

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Money

Part 1

 pecial words are used to tell about money.

S

Read each sentence.

Trace the words.
Then read the sentences again.

1. Cash

cash

coin

penny

nickel

dime

quarter

half-dollar

dollar bill

price

change

cash

is money. It includes coins and dollar bills.

A coin is a piece of metal that is used as money.

2.

coin

A penny is a small metal coin that equals 1 cent.

penny

A nickel is a small metal coin that equals 5 cents.

nickel

3.
4.

A dime is a very small metal coin that equals 10 cents.

5.

A quarter is a metal coin that equals 25 cents.

6.

quarter

half-dollar

A dollar bill is paper money. It equals 100 cents.

8.

The price is how much money something costs.

9.

10. Change

dollar bill

price

is money you get back when you pay for something. change
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A half-dollar is a large metal

coin that equals 50 cents.

7.

dime

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Money

Part 2

A. Write the word that goes with each picture.

1.

2.

_________________

3.

_________________

4.

_________________

_________________

5.

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_________________

cash

coin

penny

nickel

dime

quarter

half-dollar

dollar bill

price

change

_________________

B. Read each question. Choose the best answer.

Which one tells how much

something costs?
1.

h change h price

Which one could you find in a pocket?

2.

h cash h price

Which one tells about money you get back? h price h change

3.

Which one makes more noise when

it hits the floor?
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Money

Part 3
cash

Read the clues.

Write the word next to its clue.

coin

penny

nickel dime

quarter half-dollar dollar bill price change

Find and circle the word in the puzzle.

metal money ____________

6. 

a coin worth 1 cent

___________________

paper money
___________________

7.

1.

2. 

coins and bills ___________

a coin worth 5 cents

___________________

a coin worth 10 cents

___________________

3. 

8. 

a coin worth 50 cents

___________________

a coin worth 25 cents

___________________

4. 

9. 

money left over after paying

___________________

the cost of something

___________________

5. 

d i

d o l

p n i

c k

l a r b i

c a s

l p a i

l w c
h

c i m o e r b a f

e r c r a

o p

e n n y j

o e h a l

n q u a r t

x y

d o l

l a r g

e r m p r i
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Linear Measurement

Part 1
measure inch

Special words are used for different

units and tools of linear measurement.

foot

yard

mile

centimeter

Trace the word.

meter

ruler

Then read the sentences again.

yardstick meter stick

Read each sentence.

When you measure something,

you find out about its size.

1.

measure
one
inch

An inch is a small unit of length

2.

inch

foot
4. A yard is equal to three feet. yard
A foot is equal to 12 inches.

3.

mile
centimeter

A mile is equal to 5,280 feet. It is used to measure distance.

5.

A centimeter is a small metric unit.

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one
centimeter

A meter is a metric unit about as long as a baseball bat.

7.

meter

ruler
9. To measure 3 feet, you use a yardstick. yardstick
To measure 12 inches, you use a ruler.

8.

To measure a centimeter or a meter,

you use a meter stick. A meter stick
is a little longer than a yardstick.
10.

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Linear Measurement

Part 2

A. Write the best word to complete each sentence.

Three feet equals one ______________.

1.

I ______________ myself to find out

how tall I am.
2.

measure inch
foot

yard

mile

centimeter

meter

ruler

yardstick meter stick

To find out the length of my shoe, I used a ______________.

3.

We rode our bikes one ______________ to the park.

4.

B. Read each question. Choose the best answer.

Which one is about the same

length as a yard?
1.

h meter

h mile
h meter

Which one is longer?

h centimeter

h inch

Which one is shorter?

h centimeter

h meter

3.
4.

A ______________ is a measuring tool about as long

as a ______________

5.

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Which one equals 12 inches? h foot

2.

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NAME _______________________________________________ DATE _______________________

Linear Measurement

Part 3
centimeter yardstick

Sort nine words in the Word Bank

into two groups.
Write them in the chart.

ruler

meter

mile

inch

meter stick yard

foot

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Units of Measure

measure

Tools Used to Measure

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Word List
achoo, p.30
argue, p.6
baker, p.48
ball, p.36
ball, p.36
bat, p.36
bat, p.36
birdhouse, p.39
bland, p.15
blizzard, p.63
bloom, p.69
bossy, p.51
brave, p.51
breakfast, p.54
breezy, p.9
bright, p.9
builder, p.48
bush, p.69

damp, p.9
dark, p.15
dessert, p.54
dime, p.72
ding, p.30
dinner, p.54
dollar bill, p.72

early, p.15
elephant, p.66
exit, p.6
fade, p.24
fasten, p.24
firefly, p.39
fix, p.12
flood, p.63
flutter, p.24
foamy, p.27
fog, p.63
foot, p.75
friendly, p.51
frown, p.12
furry, p.27
gaze, p.24
gentle, p.51
giraffe, p.66
glide, p.6
goldfish, p.42
gorilla, p.66
grab, p.18
grass, p.69
grasshopper, p.42
greedy, p.51
greenhouse, p.42
gritty, p.27
grumpy, p.9
hail, p.63
half-dollar, p.72
headphones, p.42
heat wave, p.63
hefty, p.9
hide, p.12
hill, p.60
hole, p.33
honest, p.51
hopeful, p.48
hose, p.69
hotel, p.57
houseboat, p.42
huge, p.15
hurricane, p.63
icy, p.9
inch, p.75

joyful, p.48
keep, p.6
kitchen, p.54
lake, p.60
late, p.15
laugh, p.12
leaves, p.69
leftovers, p.54
leopard, p.66
light, p.15
loud, p.15
lunch, p.54
map, p.57
meal, p.54
mean, p.51
measure, p.75
meter, p.75
meter stick, p.75
mile, p.75
mountain, p.60
mower, p.69
nap, p.18
nibble, p.21
nickel, p.72
ocean, p.60
painter, p.48
pair, p.33
panda, p.66
passport, p.57
pear, p.33
peek, p.21
penny, p.72
pitcher, p.36
pitcher, p.36
playful, p.48
playground, p.42
plink, p.30
polar bear, p.66
polite, p.51
pond, p.60
pounce, p.21
price, p.72
puzzled, p.9
quack, p.30
quarter, p.72
quiet, p.15

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rake, p.69
range, p.60
rap, p.33
remake, p.45
replace, p.45
reread, p.45
rest, p.18
reuse, p.45
rewrite, p.45
rhinoceros, p.66
river, p.60
rough, p.27
row, p.36
row, p.36
ruler, p.75
rush, p.6
sail, p.33
sale, p.33
scarecrow, p.39
scoot, p.24
scurry, p.21
sharp, p.27
shovel, p.69
show, p.12
shut, p.6
sidewalk, p.42
sign, p.36
sign, p.36
simple, p.9
singer, p.48
sleepover, p.57
sleepy, p.9
sleet, p.63
slice, p.6
slimy, p.27
smile, p.12
snack, p.54
sneaky, p.51
snowflake, p.42
soar, p.24
soil, p.69
spicy, p.15
spin, p.18
splash, p.30
sprinkle, p.24
squeak, p.30
stare, p.21
starfish, p.39
steal, p.33
steel, p.33
stir, p.18

stream, p.60
stretch, p.21
stroll, p.18
suitcase, p.57
sunflower, p.39
surprise, p.21
take, p.18
ticket, p.57
tidal wave, p.63
tiger, p.66
tiny, p.15
toothbrush, p.39
tornado, p.63
trace, p.6
travel, p.57
turn, p.18
twist, p.24
uneven, p.45
unhappy, p.45
unpack, p.45
unsafe, p.45
untrue, p.45
vacation, p.57
visit, p.57
wallpaper, p.42
weep, p.12
wheelchair, p.39
whisk, p.18
whisper, p.12
whole, p.33
whoosh, p.30
wiggle, p.21
wish, p.6
worm, p.69
worry, p.21
wrap, p.33
wreck, p.12
wrinkled, p.27
wristwatch, p.39
writer, p.48
yank, p.24
yard, p.75
yardstick, p.75
yell, p.39
zebra, p.66

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cafeteria, p.54
camel, p.66
camp, p.57
careful, p.48
cash, p.72
cave, p.60
centimeter, p.75
change, p.72
chewy, p.27
chirp, p.30
choose, p.6
click, p.30
climb, p.21
clothespin, p.42
coin, p.72
colorful, p.48
cowboy, p.39
cozy, p.9
crackle, p.30
crawl, p.24
creamy, p.27
creep, p.18
crumbly, p.27
curious, p.51

drink, p.54
drumstick, p.39
dune, p.60
dust storm, p.63

LESSON

NAME _______________________________________________ DATE _______________________

Verbs

Answers

Part 3

Read the clues.

climb nibble

peek

Write the word next to its clue.

stare

surprise wiggle

stretch

pounce scurry
worry

Find and circle the word

in the puzzle.

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Lesson 3, page 13: A.1.smile

2.yell 3.frown 4.laugh 5.whisper
6.hide 7.wreck B.1.weep 2.fix
3.show page 14: smile/frown;
hide/show; laugh/weep; yell/
whisper; fix/wreck; hidden picture:
elephant
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Lesson 10, page 34: A.1.sail

Lesson 6, page 22: A.1.peek
Lesson 1, page 7:A.1.glide
1. look for a long time
feel upset ____________
2.hole 3.sale 4.wrap 5.whole
2.nibble 3.surprise6.4.climb
2.wish 3.keep 4.shut 5.argue 6.exit
_________________
LESSON
7. jump on ____________
6.pear B.1.two 2.knock 3.take
5.pounce, scurry 6.worry
B.1.slip 2.creep 3.wind 4.face
2 NAME _______________________________________________ DATE _______________________
2. eat small bites _________
8. a quick4.sniff
look __________4.skyscraper page 35: 1.Please
B.1.climb 2.run 3.jump
page 8:Across4.glide 5.exit
3. twist around __________
n Part
Synonyms
3
page 23: 1.stare 9.2.nibble
7.choose
9.rush
10.slice; Down
go up high ___________water the pear tree.2.The store
4. shock
or3.wiggle
startle
bright cozy
damp
grumpy
Read the clues.
will have a sale on gift wrap in
4.surprise
5.scurry
1.argue 2.wish breezy
3.keep
10. spread out
hefty
icy
puzzled sleepy
simple
Write the word next to its clue.
_________________
January.3.Do not steal the whole
6.worry 7.pounce 8.peek
9.climb
6.trace 8.shut
_________________
Find and circle the word in the puzzle.
5. run away
___________
pie! 4.Do you want to sail with me
10.stretch;
Word
Search:
with aA.1.sleepy
lot of sunlight
1. big and heavy
Lesson 2, page 6.10:
at the lake? 5.Please rap on the steel
_________________
_________________
w i
g g l
e
s
u r p
2.grumpy 3.breezy 4.bright
door.6.I will fix the hole in your pair
7. not feeling happy
2. snug and warm
o p
s
t
r
e
t c h o
5.simple 6.puzzled
B.1.coat
of pants tonight.
_________________ r e w b b l a l s u
_________________
2.elephant 3.sponge 4.bed
easy ______________ r e i m t y r i c n
3. tired ______________
Lesson 11, page 37: A.1.row
page 11: 1.hefty8.2.cozy
3.sleepy
y
k m p
s
g e m u c
wind blowing
4. confused ____________
2.bat 3.ball 4.pitcher, ball 5.sign
4.puzzled 5.damp9. some
6.bright
_________________ n i b b l e l b r e
5. a little wet
6.row B.1.no 2.yes 3.yes
7.grumpy 8.simple 9.breezy
s
u r p r
i
s
e
r c
10. freezing cold __________
_________________
page 38: 1.sign 2.ball 3.bat
10.icy; Word Search:
o p
t c h q u d y g
4.row 5.sign 6.pitcher 7.row
b
r
i
g h
t
b
v
l
e
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8.pitcher 9.bat 10.ball
Lesson 7, page 25: A.1.fasten

Lesson 4, page 16: A.1.quiet

2.light 3.spicy 4.early 5.bland
6.late B.1.ant 2.horn 3.castle
4.moon page 17: 1.light/dark
2.tiny/huge 3.bland/spicy
4.early/late 5.loud/quiet
Lesson 5, page 19: A.1.take
2.rest 3.creep 4.grab 5.spin
6.turn B.1.soup 2.eggs 3.park
4.bedroom page 20: 1.turn, spin
2.stir, whisk 3.rest, nap 4.take, grab
5.creep, stroll

2.gaze 3.twist 4.crawl 5.scoot

6.yank B.1.butterfly 2.sky
3.water 4.shirt page 26: 1.gaze
2.crawl 3.fasten 4.sprinkle 5.scoot
6.yank 7.twist 8.soar 9.flutter
10.fade; Answer to puzzle: action
word
Lesson 8, page 28: A.1.furry
2.foamy 3.wrinkled 4.slimy
5.creamy 6.sharp B.1.beach
2.bark 3.cookie 4.gum
page 29: 1.creamy/cake frosting
2.foamy/root beer 3.slimy/worm
4.wrinkled/old persons skin
5.rough/rock 6.gritty/sandpaper
7.chewy/taffy 8.furry/puppy
9.crumbly/cupcake 10.sharp/
scissors
Lesson 9, page 31: A.1.crackle
2.squeak 3.splash 4.quack
5.chirp 6.ding B.1.umbrella
2.tissue 3.computer mouse
4.car page 32: 1.chirp 2.plink
3.splash 4.click 5.crackle 6.quack
7.achoo 8.whoosh 9.squeak
10.ding

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Lesson 12, page 40:

A.1.wheelchair 2.birdhouse
3.starfish 4.wristwatch 5.firefly
B.1.tooth+brush 2.drum+stick
3.sun+flower 4.cow+boy
5.scare+crow page 41:
1.cowboy 2.drumstick
3.wristwatch 4.sunflower
5.wheelchair 6.toothbrush
7.starfish 8.scarecrow 9.firefly
10.birdhouse
Lesson 13, page 43:
A.1.sidewalk 2.grasshopper
3.playground 4.snowflake
5.houseboat 6.headphones
B. Order may vary: 1.goldfish
2.greenhouse 3.wallpaper
4.clothespin page 44:
1.snowflake 2.goldfish
3.headphones 4.wallpaper
5.clothespin 6.greenhouse
7.playground 8.sidewalk
9.grasshopper 10.houseboat

Money

Part 3

Read the clues.

Write the word next to its clue.

cash

coin

penny

nickel dime

quarter half-dollar dollar bill price change

Find and circle the word in the puzzle.

1.

metal money ___________

6.

a coin worth 1 cent

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Lesson 16, page 52: A.1.honest

2.gentle 3.bossy 4.polite 5.curious
6.brave B.1.take 2.smile 3.bully
4.tiptoe page 53: Good Feelings
curious, gentle, honest, polite, brave,
friendly; Bad Feelingsbossy,
greedy, mean, sneaky

tornado, heat wave, flood, hurricane,

sleet, fog
Lesson 21, page 67: A.1.polar
bear 2.elephant 3.camel 4.zebra
5.tiger 6.panda B.1.leopard
2.gorilla 3.rhinoceros 4.giraffe
page 68: 1.elephant 2.tiger
3.polar bear 4.panda 5.camel
6.gorilla 7.zebra 8.rhinoceros
9.leopard 10.giraffe
Lesson 22, page 70: A.1.worm
2.leaves 3.hose 4.shovel 5.grass,
mower 6.bush B.1.mower
2.grass 3.sun 4.bark page 71:
1.leaves 2.worm 3.shovel 4.mower
5.bloom 6.grass 7.hose
8.soil 9.rake 10.bush

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Lesson 17, page 55:

A.1.breakfast 2.dinner 3.cafeteria
4.lunch 5.dessert 6.leftovers
B.1.oven 2.lemonade 3.apple
4.eat food page 56: Across
3.breakfast 4.lunch 5.kitchen
7.dinner 9.dessert; Down1.drink
2.cafeteria 4.leftovers 6.snack
8.meal

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Lesson 23, page 73:

A.1.penny
Lesson 18, page 58: A.1.visit
Lesson 14, page 46: A.1.reuse
__________________
2. paper money
2.nickel 3.dime 4.quarter
5.half2.hotel 3.travel 4.vacation
2.reread 3.untrue 4.remake
__________________
7. coins and bills __________
dollar
6.dollar
bill
B.1.price
5.camp
6.sleepover
B.1.passport
5.unhappy
6.unsafe
B.1.story
LESSON
3. a coin worth 5 cents
8. a coin worth 10 cents
_______________________________________________ DATE _______________________
15 NAME2.after
2.cash 3.change 4.coin
2.ticket 3.map 4.suitcase
a trip 3.broken toy
__________________
__________________
page 74: 1.coin 2.dollar
bill
page 59: Across2.sleepover 4. a coin worth 50 cents
4.crooked page 47: Across
9. a coin worth 25 cents
Suffixes -ful, -er n Part 3
3.nickel 4.half-dollar __________________
5.change
4.travel 5.camp 7.visit 8.map
3.unhappy 4.unsafe 7.reread
__________________
Read the clues.
6.penny
7.cash
8.dime
9.quarter
9.vacation;
Down1.hotel
8.rewrite;
Down1.remake
5. money leftover after paying
10. the cost of something
Write the word next to its clue.
careful colorful hopeful joyful playful
Find and circle
the
word
in
__________________
__________________
10.price; Word Search:
3.suitcase 4.ticket 6.passport
2.replace 3.unpack 4.uneven
the puzzle.
baker builder painter singer writer
5.untrue 6.reuse

d i d o l l a r b i l l w c
Lesson 19, page 61: A.1.dune
1. someone who sings
6. feeling hope____________

p n i c k e l p a i c a s h
2.cave 3.river 4.range 5.hill
Lesson 15, page
49: A.1.joyful
_________________
7. acting with care

c
i m o e r b a f e r c r a
3.careful 4.playful
_________________ 6.pond B.1. river 2.stream 3.ocean
2. feeling joy2.colorful
____________

o
p
e n n y j x y f u l x n
4.lake page 62: Land Words
5.hopeful B.1.writer
2.singer
3. someone who paints
8. someone who writes a story

i o e h a l f d o l l a r g
3.baker 4.painter 5.builder
_________________
_________________ cave, hill, mountain, dune, range;

n q u a r t e r m p r i c e
Water Wordsocean, river, lake,
page 50: 1.singer
2.joyful
4. acting in a fun way
9. having a lot of color
3.painter 4.playful 5.baker
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_________________
_________________ pond, stream
Lesson 24, page 76: A.1.yard
6.hopeful
7.careful
8.writer
5. someone who makes a cake
10. someone who builds a house
2.measure 3.ruler 4.mile
Lesson 20, page 64: A.
9.colorful 10.builder;
Word Search:
_________________
_________________
B.1.meter 2.foot 3.inch
1.blizzard 2.hail 3.flood
i x g B j m h c a r e f u l h
4.centimeter 5.yardstick/meter
4.dust
storm
5.heat
wave
s l a p f u p o r e g u l r w
stick page 77: Units of Measure
a p l a y f u l k e B a k e r
B.1.twilight 2.sunshine 3.clear
i a o r f d j o y f u l l t i
centimeter, mile, foot, meter, inch,
4.rain
5.winter
page
65:
Maze
s i n g e r a r c l i u r e t
yard; Tools Used to Measureruler,
t n r h o p e f u l l d e r e
words in order that they are passed:
e t o r f x y u f u d c x t r
dust storm, hail, tidal wave, blizzard, meter stick, yardstick, measure