I. WORD STUDY:
SYLLABLE PATTERNS VC/V, V/CV Decide on the syllable patterns of the words in the box and write them in the correct column with the correct syllable breaks. Use a slash (/) to divide the first and second syllables.
happy eagle valley recess stepping ruined
closet baker open melon travel smiling
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PROOFREADING. Choose the correctly spelled word of the pair in the box that completes the sentence. Syllabicate and write your answer using a slash to divide the word.
emosion, emotion tripod, tribod lowcal, local cavin, cabin
Biware, Beware lisard, lizard novel, nobel vecant, vacant
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1-2. Our family’s ___________ in the woods is where we spend our summer vacations. I often bring a favorite ___________ to read whenever I go there.
3-4. My little sister didn’t show any __________ at all when her pet ________ died.
5-6. While hiking on the mountain, the photojournalist sees a sign that says, “_____________ of the dragon.” The photojournalist carefully separates his metal ___________ from his camera. It’s a strong stand and he’ll use it to defend himself against the dragon if it attacks him.
7-8 There’s still a __________ seat in the movies, but my friend doesn’t want to watch a __________ film. She wants to watch a foreign film instead.
II. VOCABULARY:
A. Write down the vocabulary words in each unit:
Topic 1: Emergencies: _______________________________
Topic 2: Past Times: __________________________________________________
Topic 3: Adventure: _________________________________
B. Write the word that is defined:
1. _____________ all the people; human beings living together in a group
2. _____________ a figure made from stone, wood or metal to look like a person or animal.
3. ______________ a place where people go to see movies or performances.
4. ______________ a region with few or no people living in it
5. ______________ a prediction; a statement of what’s going to happen
6. ______________ a noun that means danger.
7. ______________ an adjective that means “not safe” or likely to harm
8. ______________ an occupation
9. ______________ a group of people who work together in many ways, such as building cities, making laws and creating art
10. ______________ a long well-planned trip for a special purpose
11. ______________ causing strong lively feelings; thrilling
12. ______________ someone admired for his/her bravery
13. ______________ the process of handing down beliefs, customs, and stories from parents to children.
14. ______________ not well-known; unusual; strange
15. ______________ an unusual or exciting experience
16. ______________ belonging to times long past
17. ______________ ruined; to damage something very badly
C. Complete the sentences with the most appropriate vocabulary words:
adventure tradition expeditions civilization ancient
theater dangerous
In class, we talked about the early Roman ____________. We learned that it was their _____________ to bury their dead in catacombs. We also discussed the early Egyptian civilization. Before they buried their dead, they prepare their bodies and turn them into mummies. I find __________ history very interesting. I wish I could visit the past – we could have ___________ to the different times and it would be such an _____________!
III. GRAMMAR
Write 6 examples of each kind of adverbs:
1. Adverbs of manner ________________________________
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2. Adverbs of time __________________________________
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3. Adverbs of frequency ______________________________
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4. Adverbs of degree ________________________________
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5. Adverbs of place __________________________________
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USAGE:
Using the picture below, write three original sentences each with different kind of adverb. Write the kind of adverb used in the parentheses. Underline the adverb that you used in your sentence.
(Adverb of __________)
1. ______________________________
______________________________
(Adverb of __________)
2. ______________________________
______________________________
(Adverb of __________)
3. ______________________________
______________________________
Compare and Contrast
Compare and contrast your weekend
and your weekdays.
1. Read the rubric carefully and follow
what are required to get higher
marks.
2. . Circle the contrasting and comparing words
used (comparative & superlative adjectives;
instead of, however, instead, on the other hand,
similar, different)
3. Choose and circle the voice you will use:
SERIOUS EXCITING PLAYFUL
4. Underline the words that you used for the
chosen voice.
Start your writing on the next page.
Comparing and contrasting your weekend and your weekdays.
RUBRIC
1. There is a clear topic sentence 3 points
2. There at least four details about the topic (2 details compared and 2 details contrasted) 4 points
3. Use of contrasting and comparing words 4 points
4. Writing with specific voice 5 points
5. Mechanics: punctuation, capitalization, spelling, run on
6 points
6. Grammar – SVA, PAA, plural use, sentences, word usage, verb tenses 8 points
TOTAL = 30 POINTS / 2 = 15 POINTS
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