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Write the sentences correctly.

1. Our community has gotta have more options among public transportation

2. Right now a person must drive their car to get to work or to go shopping

Rewrite the sentence to clarify the meaning.

3. Public transportation reduces pollution; without it, the smog gets worse.

Choose the correct word to complete this analogy.

4. penguin : bird :: bus :

a. vehicle b. driver c. route d. train


1. Bees buzz and dance to communicate information to the rest a the hive

2. Scientists have identify ten distinctly sounds and know what some a them mean.

Write the missing word.

3. Bees dance to give directions to a

source of nectar.

Write a sentence from this research note.

4. bees: no ears, hear buzzing through legs and antennae

near nearly nearby

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1. Long ago Native Americans use willow tree bark to make a pain reliever

2. Saffron a spice from crocus flowers can be used to make an nutritious tea.

Write the missing word or words.

3. You can often eat a tree’s fruit but also its bark and roots.

Choose the correct word to complete this analogy.

4. leaf : spinach :: root :

not not only either

a. flower b. water c. tomato d. carrot


1. Jeff and Pablo were gonna eat lunch together when he noticed a little squirrel.

2. Jeff said “What a adorable squirrel” “I wonder if it’s hungry”.

Replace the underlined word with a more negative word. Then explain why a negative word is

a better choice.

3. “Hey, that squirrel just took my sandwich!” Pablo yelled.

Write the missing word.

4. “Now I eat lunch,” Pablo complained.

can’t couldn’t shouldn’t

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WEEK 1Day 1Item Skills Answer Key

1 Use correct capitalization; use a comma to separate an introductory element; form and use verb tenses

On Saturday, Grandma Avery will go sailing on the ocean.

2 Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; spell correctly; use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles

I read an interesting article about kayaking in the magazine Sea Explorer.

3 Form and use verb tenses gotten

4 Produce complete sentences; correct fragments and run-ons Swimming is still the most popular watersport.

Day 2Item Skills Answer Key

1 Use correct capitalization; form and use verb tenses; use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles

Did you finish reading the chapter called “Training Your Dog”?

2 Use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives; use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; spell correctly

Michelle always uses toys to reward her dog’s good behavior.

3 Recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language

ever use any

4 Use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives you’d


1Use correct capitalization; form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs; use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles

The most popular horse novel is Black Beauty by Anna Sewell.

2Form and use verb tenses; use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence; form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs

The horse was owned by many people, but Mr. Skinner was the worst one.

3 Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs Adjectives and adverbs will vary.

4 Spell correctly favorite


1Use correct capitalization; ensure that pronouns are in the proper case; spell correctly; use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives

Dad made himself comfortable in a chair to read today’s newspaper.

2 Use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence; use correct capitalization; use intensive pronouns

My family wants to see a movie, but I myself would rather read a book.

3 Use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles

Are we going to recite the poem we learned, “The Road Not Taken,” at the next assembly?

4 Distinguish among the connotations of words with similar denotations discussion, conversation, talk


1 Use context as a clue to the meaning of a multiple-meaning word d

2 Use context as a clue to the meaning of a multiple-meaning word b

3 Use context as a clue to the meaning of a multiple-meaning word e

4 Use context as a clue to the meaning of a multiple-meaning word Answers will vary.



1 Ensure subject/verb agreement; use and explain the function of conjunctions; use end punctuation for sentences

Many people think that Africa is either a desert or a jungle.

2 Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; use and explain the function of conjunctions; use end punctuation for sentences

Most of the north is sandy, and the northern coast is mountainous.

3 Use relative pronouns and relative adverbs which

4 Use punctuation to separate items in a series; use end punctuation for sentences

Most of the continent is savanna, with plains that are wide, flat, and grassy.


1 Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case; ensure subject/verb agreement; use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles

My cousin and I are reading the book Runaway Retriever.

2 Use relative pronouns and relative adverbs; use and explain the function of conjunctions; ensure that pronouns are in the proper case

It’s about a boy who gets a dog, and the dog follows him everywhere.

3 Use modal auxiliaries to convey various conditions can

4 Use analogies to show word relationships d. leash


1Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; use relative pronouns and relative adverbs; use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles

Ted followed a cookie recipe that was in a magazine called Modern Baking.

2Use and explain the function of conjunctions; recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person; use end punctuation for sentences

Ted made the dough and spooned it onto the cookie sheet.

3 Use common Greek/Latin affixes and roots as clues to meaning pre|heated; heated before he started baking

4 Use end punctuation for sentences “Wow! You can bake for us anytime!” his family said.


1 Use and explain the function of prepositions; use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles; use end punctuation for sentences

The Beatles first performed in the U.S. in 1964 on The Ed Sullivan Show.

2 Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; ensure subject/verb agreement

This band was much more beloved than any music group had ever been.

3 Distinguish among the connotations of words with similar denotations crowd, group

4 Ensure subject/verb agreement have influenced; “musicians” is plural, so the verb should be plural


1 Acquire and use general academic and domain-specific words dynasty

2 Acquire and use general academic and domain-specific words Empire

3 Acquire and use general academic and domain-specific words civilization

4 Acquire and use general academic and domain-specific words Answers will vary.



1 Use a comma to separate an introductory element; use punctuation to separate items in a series

To make ice cream, put milk, sugar, and flavoring in a small plastic bag.

2Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; use end punctuation for sentences

Fill a bigger bag halfway with crushed ice and rock salt.

3 Combine sentences After you seal the first bag, insert it into the second bag and seal it, too.

4 Use context as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word move them around, jiggle them


1Use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations; ensure possessive adjectives/pronouns agree with antecedent

“Mara, you need to write a thank-you note to your aunt,” my mom reminded me.

2Use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations; use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence; use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives

“I’m trying, but it’s hard to think with all that noise next door,” I told her.

3 Use context as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word something that keeps catching your attention

4 Combine sentences It reminded me that I can wear the blouse to Sandra’s party tomorrow, so I told my aunt.


1Recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language; form and use verb tenses; use end punctuation for sentences

Until recently, no one had ever seen any rain in the Atacama Desert in Chile.

2 Form and use verb tenses; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; use end punctuation for sentences

How have people lived in the Atacama Desert for thousands of years?


In the past, people relied on water underground, in lakes, and in snow.

4 Combine sentences Now they capture fog and dew in nets and store the water to use later.


1Use a comma to separate an introductory element; form and use verb tenses; form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs

Every Saturday morning, the mall is the busiest place in town.

2Form and use verb tenses; use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence; use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives

Most people have been at work or in school all week, and they couldn’t go shopping.

3 Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs most popular

4 Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs fresher


1 Consult dictionaries to determine the meaning of related words reflective

2 Consult dictionaries to determine the meaning of related words reflected

3 Consult dictionaries to determine the meaning of related words reflection

4 Consult dictionaries to determine the meaning of related words Answers will vary.



1 Form and use verb tenses; use and explain the function of prepositions I was walking down the street when I heard a funny noise.

2Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words; use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence; use and explain the function of prepositions

I couldn’t see where the noise was coming from, so I peeked over the fence.

3 Use and explain the function of prepositions along

4 Combine sentences She was talking to the baby opossums hiding in her fur.


1 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words; ensure subject/verb agreement

Our consumer science department is raising money for equipment.

2 Spell correctly; form and use verb tenses; correctly use homophones/frequently confused words

The woodworking workshop could definitely use a new table saw.

3 Use common Greek/Latin affixes and roots as clues to meaning able to be carried, able to be moved

4 Spell correctly necessary


1 Use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; ensure subject/verb agreement; use and explain the function of prepositions

Canada, the largest country in North America, is divided into 13 parts.

2 Use a comma to separate an introductory element; form and use verb tenses; spell correctly

In 1999, the territory of Nunavut separated from the Northwest Territories.

3 Produce complete sentences; correct fragments and run-ons Nunavut is located in the far north of Canada, mostly above Hudson Bay.

4 Use common Greek/Latin affixes and roots as clues to meaning the type of land in an area


1Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; use and explain the function of prepositions

Evan couldn’t wait for the butterflies to stop by on their journey south.

2 Use a comma to separate an introductory element; ensure subject/verb agreement

In his backyard, there are pine trees that the butterflies rest in.

3 Interpret figures of speech in context Similes will vary.

4 Use common Greek/Latin affixes and roots as clues to meaning once every year


1 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words I’ll

2 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words aisle

3 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words isle

4 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words Answers will vary.



1 Use correct capitalization; recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language

I think North City Middle School ought to start a volleyball team.

2 Use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives; spell correctly; use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence

Volleyball doesn’t need much equipment, and it can be played in any weather.

3 Use modal auxiliaries to convey various conditions would

4 Use analogies to show word relationships b. hand


1Form and use verb tenses; recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language; use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives

The repair person has come over to fix the oven in Ken’s kitchen.

2Use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence; use and explain the function of conjunctions; use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations

“I baked this cake, but it turned out more like pudding,” Ken explained.

3 Use common Greek/Latin affixes and roots as clues to meaning under|cooked; not cooked long enough



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Use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations; use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language

“Carl, are you going to help me with my homework after school?” asked Majid.

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Use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations; use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives; use correct capitalization

“No, I can’t stay today because I have to go to the doctor,” replied Carl.

3 Use modal auxiliaries to convey various conditions would

4 Use common Greek/Latin affixes and roots as clues to meaning strength|en; to make strong, to give strength to


1 Use correct capitalization; form and use verb tenses; spell correctly Mammoths and mastodons were ancient animals that looked like elephants.

2 Spell correctly; form and use verb tenses; use correct capitalization These enormous animals died out when Earth started to cool.

3 Use and explain the function of conjunctions but

4 Use analogies to show word relationships a. jaguar


1 Use the relationship between words to understand each word quickly

2 Use the relationship between words to understand each word stopped

3 Use the relationship between words to understand each word politely

4 Use the relationship between words to understand each word Answers will vary.



1 Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; use relative pronouns and relative adverbs; ensure subject/verb agreement

The aquarium has a new exhibit that features penguins.

2 Use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; form and use verb tenses; use end punctuation for sentences

Divya, my best friend, and I went to the penguin display yesterday.

3 Use intensive pronouns itself

4 Interpret figures of speech in context very quickly


1Use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization

Ancient Egypt, a rich and thriving civilization, depended on farming.

2 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words; use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; identify incorrect use of grammar

Farmers raised many animals, such as cattle, geese, oxen, and pigs.

3 Form and use verb tenses fed and clothed

4 Use punctuation to separate items in a series They planted wheat, flax, and a variety of fruits and vegetables.


1 Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; correctly use homophones/frequently confused words; use end punctuation for sentences

Public libraries are very important to the residents of most communities.

2 Ensure subject/verb agreement; use punctuation to separate items in a series; use end punctuation for sentences

Libraries offer books, magazines, and use of technology such as e-readers.

3 Use and explain the function of conjunctions even though

4 Interpret figures of speech in context Your library will help you when you need it.


1 Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; use end punctuation for sentences

Curious and adventurous people started climbing mountains in the 1700s.

2 Identify incorrect use of grammar; use relative pronouns and relative adverbs; use end punctuation for sentences

Some of the first mountain climbers were scientists who were doing research.

3 Form and use verb tenses became

4 Use context as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word courage, strength of character


1 Recognize and explain the meaning of idioms/adages/proverbs run through

2 Recognize and explain the meaning of idioms/adages/proverbs ran into

3 Recognize and explain the meaning of idioms/adages/proverbs run out of

4 Recognize and explain the meaning of idioms/adages/proverbs Answers will vary.



1Identify incorrect use of grammar; use and explain the function of prepositions; spell correctly

Animals in the wild have different ways to keep cool in hot weather.

2Ensure possessive adjectives/pronouns agree with antecedent; spell correctly; recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person

A kangaroo uses its tongue to lick its limbs until they are sopping wet.

3 Use relative pronouns and relative adverbs when

4Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person

themselves


1Use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; use relative pronouns and relative adverbs; use and explain the function of prepositions

Ming and Trey, who have been friends for years, were hiking in a cave.

2Use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations; use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; use and explain the function of prepositions

“Trey, shine your light over there,” said Ming, pointing to her left.

3 Use common Greek/Latin affixes and roots as clues to meaning lit up something, put light on something

4 Use common Greek/Latin affixes and roots as clues to meaning a break in the wall, a crack in the wall


1Use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; use relative pronouns and relative adverbs; ensure that pronouns are in the proper case

My youngest sister, Cindy, started dancing when she was three years old.

2 Use and explain the function of prepositions; spell correctly; use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs

At her first dance recital, she faced the back of the stage the entire time.

3 Use context as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word not aware of, not paying attention to

4 Produce complete sentences; correct fragments and run-ons Now Cindy is a great dancer who often performs in musical theater.


1 Ensure subject/verb agreement; use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs

When a school has a dress code, the school runs more smoothly.

2 Spell correctly; ensure subject/verb agreement; use and explain the function of prepositions

Some clothing is distracting and makes it hard to concentrate in class.

3 Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs Adjectives will vary.

4 Use analogies to show word relationships roof



2 Use context as a clue to the meaning of a multiple-meaning word a

3 Use context as a clue to the meaning of a multiple-meaning word c




1 Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case; ensure subject/verb agreement; use relative pronouns and relative adverbs

Julie, Shetal, and I are on the committee that is organizing the dance.

2Identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence; use correct capitalization

Two other bands were busy, so we got Rough Rubies to play for the dance.

3 Use intensive pronouns ourselves

4 Combine sentences It takes a lot of work to make sure the dance will be fun.


1 Use a comma to separate an introductory element; form and use verb tenses

More than 1,300 years ago, books were written and copied by hand.

2 Ensure subject/verb agreement; use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization

Later, each page was carved onto a wood block that was pressed onto paper.

3 Combine sentences Around 1440, Johann Gutenberg made tiny metal blocks, each with an alphabet letter.

4 Use common Greek/Latin affixes and roots as clues to meaning mov|able; able to be moved, letters that could be moved around


1Ensure subject/verb agreement; use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence; recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person

Tom was proud of his new bike, and he wanted to show it off.

2 Use correct capitalization; ensure that pronouns are in the proper case; form and use verb tenses

When Tom rode by Morton Middle School, he saw a friend cruising along.

3 Interpret figures of speech in context goes really fast

4 Combine sentences Then Tom hit a rock and fell, learning that racing bikes can be dangerous.


1 Ensure subject/verb agreement; use relative pronouns and relative adverbs; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization

A person who likes working with people might want to be a real estate agent.

2Form and use verb tenses; ensure subject/verb agreement; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs

They help people find a house that meets their needs and get a good price.

3 Produce complete sentences; correct fragments and run-ons Agents also work with sellers to make their house look attractive to buyers.

4 Use common Greek/Latin affixes and roots as clues to meaning aware|ness; the quality of being aware, knowledge


1 Acquire and use general academic and domain-specific words tissue

2 Acquire and use general academic and domain-specific words organ

3 Acquire and use general academic and domain-specific words cells




1 Form and use verb tenses; use punctuation to separate items in a series; use end punctuation for sentences

Humans seem to have more senses than sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch.

2 Use relative pronouns and relative adverbs; form and use verb tenses; use end punctuation for sentences

For instance, anyone who is walking must use a sense of balance.

3 Use context as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word are aware of



1Use relative pronouns and relative adverbs; use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives; recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language

Some animals have senses that human beings don’t have.

2 Form and use verb tenses; use and explain the function of prepositions; use end punctuation for sentences

For example, sharks can sense electricity in their surroundings.

3 Form and use verb tenses feel

4 Combine sentences Fish can sense water pressure, which tells them how deep the water is.


1Use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives; use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles

Sonia’s brothers went to see an old movie, Grease, at the theater.

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Use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations; use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives; recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language

“There shouldn’t be a line for tickets because it’s such an old show,” said Jeff.

3 Use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations When they arrived, Dan said, “Uh-oh! We might not get in.”

4 Form and use verb tenses It is in the present tense, but the rest of the sentence is in the past tense; missed


1Recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language; use and explain the function of prepositions; use end punctuation for sentences

Mr. Norris said that we have to include a graphic in our report about inventions.

2 Form and use verb tenses; use relative pronouns and relative adverbs; use end punctuation for sentences

If I include a map, I can show where some inventions came from.

3 Use context as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word arranged in the order in which they occurred



1 Consult dictionaries to determine the meaning of related words sensation

2 Consult dictionaries to determine the meaning of related words sensitive

3 Consult dictionaries to determine the meaning of related words sense




1 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words; use and explain the function of prepositions; use end punctuation for sentences

Should students be allowed to bring cellphones to school?

2Use and explain the function of conjunctions; use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives; use and explain the function of prepositions

I think it’s fine to have phones at school, but they shouldn’t be in the classroom.

3 Use modal auxiliaries to convey various conditions should

4Use punctuation to separate items in a series; use end punctuation for sentences

Students could use their phones at lunch, during breaks, or in an emergency.


1Ensure subject/verb agreement; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles

My family and I were looking forward to seeing my sister perform in The Lion King.

2Use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; use end punctuation for sentences

Ellen’s playing the part of Rafiki in our community center’s production.

3 Distinguish among the connotations of words with similar denotations wild; they were more than just active or energetic in the theater. “Wild” means they were out of control.

4 Use common Greek/Latin affixes and roots as clues to meaning led them away


1Use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives; form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization

The world’s oldest railway was invented in Greece about 2,700 years ago.

2 Use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence; use and explain the function of conjunctions

It was about four miles long, and it connected the Aegean and Ionian seas.

3Distinguish among the connotations of words with similar denotations simple; the grooves were basic; “easy” describes how

you do something; grooves aren’t childlike

4Produce complete sentences; correct fragments and run-ons A large cart ran along the tracks, carrying ships from

shore to shore.


1 Produce complete sentences; correct fragments and run-ons; use and explain the function of prepositions

The ducks had been quacking because they were so happy in the rain all morning.

2Ensure subject/verb agreement; form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization

Finally the ducks were quieter than they had been all day.

3 Use and explain the function of conjunctions until

4 Produce complete sentences; correct fragments and run-ons They had flown to a neighbor’s yard to swim in a big puddle.


1 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words so

2 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words sow

3 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words sew




1

Use relative pronouns and relative adverbs; recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language; ensure possessive adjectives/pronouns agree with antecedent

Fingerspelling is sign language for words that don’t have signs of their own.

2 Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs; use correct capitalization

The earliest fingerspelling alphabet was published in 1620 in Spain.

3 Identify incorrect use of grammar Fingerspelling is one method

4 Form and use verb tenses is represented


1 Use correct capitalization; spell correctly; use relative pronouns and relative adverbs

Someone designed a table that folds up into a small case.

2 Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs; form and use verb tenses; spell correctly

A more creative idea is a bed that rolls out from a cabinet drawer.

3 Use common Greek/Latin affixes and roots as clues to meaning expand|able; able to expand or get larger

4 Use common Greek/Latin affixes and roots as clues to meaning invent|ive; creative, like an invention


1 Use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; use correct capitalization; ensure that pronouns are in the proper case

Our coach, Mrs. Simmons, asked Kurt and me to help start a new soccer program.

2 Identify incorrect use of grammar; use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; spell correctly

The idea is to teach simple soccer Skillss to young children.

3 Interpret figures of speech in context c. gathered excitedly

4 Interpret figures of speech in context very active, busy like bees


1 Spell correctly; use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements

Batoul was waiting anxiously all day to hear from her oldest brother, Ali.

2 Form and use verb tenses; use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; use correct capitalization

Ali was flying home from Cairo, Egypt, where he had been teaching English.

3 Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs Adverbs and adjectives will vary.

4 Combine sentences After Batoul read the text message, she went to bed happy.


1 Use the relationship between words to understand each word accept

2 Use the relationship between words to understand each word extreme

3 Use the relationship between words to understand each word generous




1 Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization

The oldest glass ever found was from Egypt over 5,300 years ago.

2Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person; correctly use homophones/frequently confused words; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization

After the glass lens was invented, it led to many advances in science.


Without glass, we would not have cameras, mirrors, or light bulbs.

4 Use analogies to show word relationships poor vision


1Ensure possessive adjectives/pronouns agree with antecedent; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; use and explain the function of conjunctions

Mom opened up her computer when she came home from work.

2Use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations; recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language

“Let me show you this webpage I designed for a skateboard company,” she said.

3 Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs most awesome

4 Use intensive pronouns herself


1Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words; recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language

Lilah wondered, “Which company am I going to talk to on career day?”

2 Identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; use and explain the function of conjunctions; use punctuation to separate items in a series

Lilah is a good problem solver and likes science, math, and technology.

3 Use context as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word not active, involves sitting

4 Distinguish among the connotations of words with similar denotations discuss; it is the most neutral; “chat” and “gossip” are not serious forms of communication


1Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words; use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles

We read a Shel Silverstein poem, “My Sneaky Cousin,” in English class.

2Identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles; use and explain the function of conjunctions

I want to read his book called The Giving Tree, but it is checked out.

3 Use intensive pronouns himself

4 Use analogies to show word relationships nonfiction


1 Recognize and explain the meaning of idioms/adages/proverbs willpower

2 Recognize and explain the meaning of idioms/adages/proverbs strong-willed

3 Recognize and explain the meaning of idioms/adages/proverbs goodwill




1 Use correct capitalization; use a comma to separate an introductory element; ensure subject/verb agreement

On the first weekend in March, we started our spring cleaning.

2Identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; identify incorrect use of grammar; use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence

My dad emptied the hall storage closet, and then he reorganized it.

3 Combine sentences Jason got the job of cleaning out the gutters because he is not afraid to climb a ladder.

4 Recognize and correct vague pronouns Melissa moved the car out so she could clean the garage. (Answers may vary.)


1Use correct capitalization; use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization

A teacher in Massachusetts, James Naismith, invented the game of basketball.

2Ensure subject/verb agreement; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person

He was trying to create a sport for his students that they could play indoors.

3 Combine sentences He was inspired by a childhood game, Duck on a Rock.

4 Interpret figures of speech in context pull out, get out, take out


1 Use correct capitalization; use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; ensure subject/verb agreement

Peacock Hill Middle School, on the edge of town, has good music classes.

2Use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives; ensure subject/verb agreement; ensure possessive adjectives/pronouns agree with antecedent

The school’s marching band plays for all of its home games.

3 Recognize and correct vague pronouns John and Dave planned to join the band, but in July, Dave said he couldn’t. (Answers may vary.)

4 Use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations “We will be moving to Washington next month,” Dave announced.


1Use a comma to separate an introductory element; ensure subject/verb agreement; ensure possessive adjectives/pronouns agree with antecedent

For the next two weeks, the Nature Club is having its annual fundraiser.

2 Use correct capitalization; ensure subject/verb agreement; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization

The club is selling bookmarks that are made from pressed dried flowers.

3 Combine sentences You can buy bookmarks from any club member or from the student store.

4 Interpret figures of speech in context You’ll see garden flowers.








1 Use and explain the function of prepositions; use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; form and use verb tenses

The view of Earth from outer space depends on how far away you are.

2 Spell correctly; use punctuation to separate items in a series; use end punctuation for sentences

From 24,000 feet above Earth’s surface, you can see freeways, bridges, and buildings.

3 Produce complete sentences; correct fragments and run-ons From the International Space Station, about 240 miles up, major cities and mountains are visible.

4 Use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements From the moon, which is 240,000 miles away, you can barely see the continents.


1Use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations; form and use verb tenses; use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; use end punctuation for sentences

“Did you meet Seth, that new kid in our Spanish class?” asked Travis.

2Use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations; use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; use relative pronouns and relative adverbs; use end punctuation for sentences

“Oh, do you mean the nosy guy who asks questions about everyone?” answered Billy.

3 Distinguish among the connotations of words with similar denotations curious, interested


“Why don’t you both eat lunch with me tomorrow?” suggested Billy.


1 Ensure subject/verb agreement; form and use verb tenses; use end punctuation for sentences

The dried flower buds of the clove tree have been harvested for thousands of years.

2 Ensure subject/verb agreement; form and use verb tenses; use punctuation to separate items in a series

Cloves are used as a spice to flavor foods such as sauces, meats, and cookies.

3 Use common Greek/Latin affixes and roots as clues to meaning repel|lent; a thing that repels or makes things go away

4 Use common Greek/Latin affixes and roots as clues to meaning medicin|al; having to do with medicine


1 Use relative pronouns and relative adverbs; form and use verb tenses; spell correctly

Our school changed its dress code, which is causing some complaints.

2Recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language; use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations

“I’ve got to change my clothes because of Ms. Jones,” grumbled Jillian.

3 Use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations; use end punctuation for sentences

“What’s wrong with what you’re wearing?” asked Margot.

4 Distinguish among the connotations of words with similar denotations sloppy; since she doesn’t like her clothes, she’d probably use “sloppy” since it’s more negative


1 Acquire and use general academic and domain-specific words perpendicular

2 Acquire and use general academic and domain-specific words parallel

3 Acquire and use general academic and domain-specific words intersect




1 Identify incorrect use of grammar; form and use verb tenses My oldest cousin just began her first job as a translator.

2Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words; use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; use punctuation to separate items in a series

Patricia reads and writes perfectly in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

3 Use and explain the function of conjunctions although

4 Combine sentences Patricia works at a museum translating brochures for foreign tourists.


1 Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs; use and explain the function of conjunctions

Antarctica is both the driest and the wettest place on Earth.

2 Identify incorrect use of grammar; use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; correctly use homophones/frequently confused words

It’s dry because it gets about an inch of rain per year, less than the Sahara Desert.

3 Use context as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word a large amount

4 Use analogies to show word relationships c. barren


1Form and use verb tenses; use and explain the function of conjunctions; form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs

Did you ever play with glass marbles when you were younger?

2Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; use punctuation to separate items in a series

Marbles come in different colors and designs, such as flame, ribbon, and swirly.

3Recognize and correct vague pronouns There are many games to play with marbles, and some

people collect marbles. (Answers may vary.)

4Use punctuation to separate items in a series Collectors trade with friends, buy from dealers, and

join marble clubs.


1 Form and use verb tenses; use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization

A new family has moved into an apartment down the hall from mine.

2 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words; ensure that pronouns are in the proper case

The residents on our floor decided to have a potluck to welcome them.

3 Use context as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word more than enough

4 Ensure possessive adjectives/pronouns agree with antecedent their


1 Consult dictionaries to determine the meaning of related words dentures

2 Consult dictionaries to determine the meaning of related words dental

3 Consult dictionaries to determine the meaning of related words dentist




1Use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; use relative pronouns and relative adverbs; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization

Sandra, who just became a mom, bought some music for her baby girl.

2Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person; use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles; use correct capitalization

She bought her an album called Bedtime for Baby Lullabies.

3 Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs lovingly

4 Interpret figures of speech in context soft and light as a feather


1 Ensure subject/verb agreement; form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs; spell correctly

Hot-air balloon rides are a better way to go sightseeing than driving.

2 Ensure subject/verb agreement; use relative pronouns and relative adverbs

The passengers and pilot stand in a giant basket that is attached to a balloon.

3 Use common Greek/Latin affixes and roots as clues to meaning is blown into

4 Use common Greek/Latin affixes and roots as clues to meaning height, how high up it is


1Use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; correctly use homophones/frequently confused words; use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles

Kevin, our school’s best actor, tried out for a role in Schoolhouse Rock.

2Use intensive pronouns; use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence; correctly use homophones/frequently confused words

He said that the audition itself went well, but he didn’t know if he got the part.

3 Interpret figures of speech in context Similes will vary.

4 Interpret figures of speech in context good news, something he liked hearing


1 Spell correctly; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs

Many famous people with learning difficulties have been successful.

2 Use correct capitalization; correctly use homophones/frequently confused words; use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs

People said that filmmaker Steven Spielberg was lazy because he read so slowly in school.

3 Use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements Magic Johnson, a star athlete, had to repeat reading classes to pass them.

4 Use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence handwriting, but he


1 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words toed

2 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words towed

3 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words toad




1Recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language; recognize and correct vague pronouns

Jeff and Pablo were going to eat lunch together when Jeff noticed a little squirrel.

2Use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations; use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; use end punctuation for sentences

Jeff said, “What an adorable squirrel! I wonder if it’s hungry.”

3 Distinguish among the connotations of words with similar denotations stole; it shows that Pablo thought what the squirrel did was bad

4 Use modal auxiliaries to convey various conditions can’t


1 Use a comma to separate an introductory element; form and use verb tenses; use end punctuation for sentences

Long ago, Native Americans used willow tree bark to make a pain reliever.

2 Use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs

Saffron, a spice from crocus flowers, can be used to make a nutritious tea.

3 Use and explain the function of conjunctions not only

4 Use analogies to show word relationships carrot


1 Use and explain the function of prepositions; use end punctuation for sentences

Bees buzz and dance to communicate information to the rest of the hive.

2 Form and use verb tenses; use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; use and explain the function of prepositions

Scientists have identified ten distinct sounds and know what some of them mean.

3 Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs nearby

4 Produce complete sentences; correct fragments and run-ons Bees don’t have ears but hear the buzzing through their legs and antennae.


1Recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language; use and explain the function of prepositions; use end punctuation for sentences

Our community must have more options for public transportation.

2Use a comma to separate an introductory element; ensure possessive adjectives/pronouns agree with antecedent; use end punctuation for sentences

Right now, a person must drive his or her car to get to work or to go shopping.

3 Recognize and correct vague pronouns Without public transportation, which reduces pollution, the smog gets worse. (Answers may vary.)

4 Use analogies to show word relationships a. vehicle


1 Use the relationship between words to understand each word leadership, sportsmanship

2 Use the relationship between words to understand each word color, hardness

3 Use the relationship between words to understand each word volcanoes, craters, lava beds




1Use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives; ensure subject/verb agreement; use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles; use correct capitalization

Cara’s class is studying the poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay.”

2Use relative pronouns and relative adverbs; use correct capitalization; use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles

It was written by Robert Frost, who also wrote a play called A Way Out.


4 Use context as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word think about carefully


1 Use a comma to separate an introductory element; use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives; spell correctly

When making something, it’s important to follow the exact measurements.

2 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words; ensure subject/verb agreement; spell correctly

If you’re building a bookcase, both sides have to be the same depth and height.

3 Use modal auxiliaries to convey various conditions must

4 Recognize and explain the meaning of idioms/adages/proverbs Be extra careful to measure correctly so you don’t cut wrong and waste material.


1 Use correct capitalization; spell correctly; ensure possessive adjectives/pronouns agree with antecedent

All European countries used to have their own money, such as the pound or the mark.

2Recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language; use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence; ensure subject/verb agreement

The countries are rather small, so people were always traveling from one to another.

3 Combine sentences In 1999, some of the countries created a new kind of money called the euro.

4 Use context as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word type of money, like dollars and cents


1Ensure subject/verb agreement; use correct capitalization; spell correctly

When I was eight years old, Dad taught me to play chess.

2Recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language; use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence; spell correctly

He never let me win, but he always helped me understand my mistakes.

3 Spell correctly tournaments

4 Use modal auxiliaries to convey various conditions might


1 Recognize and explain the meaning of idioms/adages/proverbs drop out

2 Recognize and explain the meaning of idioms/adages/proverbs drops by

3 Recognize and explain the meaning of idioms/adages/proverbs drop off




1 Use correct capitalization; use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives; ensure subject/verb agreement

In my house, New Year’s Eve means games and a feast of roasted duck.

2 Use relative pronouns and relative adverbs; ensure subject/verb agreement; ensure that pronouns are in the proper case

At midnight, we follow a tradition that brings us good luck.

3 Ensure subject/verb agreement tries; “everyone” is singular, so it needs the singular verb “tries”

4 Use context as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word keep something away


1Recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language; spell correctly; form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs

There is no mammal on the planet slower than the three-toed sloth.

2 Spell correctly; use relative pronouns and relative adverbs; use and explain the function of prepositions

A sloth is a furry animal that is about the size of a raccoon or a badger.

3 Produce complete sentences; correct fragments and run-ons It takes a sloth a minute to walk as far as three human steps.

4 Use context as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word break down food, process food, when food goes through the stomach


1 Identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; ensure subject/verb agreement

Spotted salamanders live in caves and under rocks and logs.

2Identify incorrect use of grammar; use and explain the function of prepositions; form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs

Salamanders travel only during the darkest hours of the night.

3 Use context as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word early in history, existing long ago

4 Ensure possessive adjectives/pronouns agree with antecedent its; it goes with “spotted salamander,” which is singular


1 Spell correctly; use correct capitalization; form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs

The waitress said, “We have the tastiest fruit pies in the county.”

2 Spell correctly; identify incorrect use of grammar The customer wanted to know what pie flavors were available.

3 Produce complete sentences; correct fragments and run-ons They had blueberry, lemon meringue, and apple, which was the most popular.

4 Use modal auxiliaries to convey various conditions Would








1Use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations; use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; use correct capitalization

“Scott, make your arms slice into the water,” shouted Coach Delgado.

2 Ensure possessive adjectives/pronouns agree with antecedent; use end punctuation for sentences

He reminded him to keep his kick going strong out of his turns.

3 Use intensive pronouns yourself; it goes with “you” to intensify it

4 Use analogies to show word relationships meet


1Use correct capitalization; form and use verb tenses; recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language

People from Great Britain formed colonies in America before it was a country.

2 Use correct capitalization; form and use verb tenses The United States became a country after the Revolutionary War ended in 1783.

3Use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence; use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives; use end punctuation for sentences

Some people think the war ended when the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, but it didn’t.

4 Recognize and correct vague pronouns Because the colonists didn’t like paying taxes, they fought the British. (Answers may vary.)


1 Form and use verb tenses; ensure possessive adjectives/pronouns agree with antecedent; use correct capitalization

Betsy was trying to sell cookies to raise money for her Girl Scout troop.

2 Use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations; use correct capitalization; form and use verb tenses

Betsy whined, “Everyone else is already selling in front of the grocery stores.”

3 Combine sentences Suddenly Betsy got the idea to sell cookies at the train station.


People might want to eat a snack while they wait for the train.


1 Use relative pronouns and relative adverbs; form and use verb tenses, use end punctuation for sentences

Juggling is an activity in which you keep several objects in motion in the air.

2Form and use verb tenses; ensure possessive adjectives/pronouns agree with antecedent; use end punctuation for sentences

Sometimes jugglers throw objects under their leg or behind their back.

3 Use common Greek/Latin affixes and roots as clues to meaning uni|cycle; a bike with only one wheel


I’ve tried it before, and it’s much harder than it looks.


1 Acquire and use general academic and domain-specific words longitude

2 Acquire and use general academic and domain-specific words altitude

3 Acquire and use general academic and domain-specific words latitude(s)




1 Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person; use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs

From the time he was a little boy, Milo had wanted an electric train set.

2 Use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations; use punctuation to separate items in a series; spell correctly

“I’ll save my pay from yard work, my allowance, and any gift money I receive,” he stated.

3 Produce complete sentences; correct fragments and run-ons After finally buying the train set, he played with it only once.

4 Distinguish among the connotations of words with similar denotations It shows that his mom didn’t approve of Milo’s buying the train.


1 Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; spell correctly; ensure that pronouns are in the proper case

If you need someone to help with constant yard work, give me a call.

2 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words; use punctuation to separate items in a series

I will mow your lawn, pull weeds, and rake the leaves.

3 Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs Adjectives will vary.

4 Interpret figures of speech in context someone who is as busy and hardworking as a bee


1 Use relative pronouns and relative adverbs; spell correctly If you want a job that is all about having fun, be a recreation leader.

2Use punctuation to separate items in a series; use and explain the function of prepositions; correctly use homophones/frequently confused words

Recreation leaders work in parks, at student camps, and on cruise ships.

3Distinguish among the connotations of words with similar denotations chat; it is more neutral and means “friendly

conversation”; “blab” means saying things you shouldn’t say

4 Produce complete sentences; correct fragments and run-ons A recreation leader needs to communicate well and be a good problem solver.


1 Use a comma to separate an introductory element; correctly use homophones/frequently confused words; spell correctly

In ancient times, Knossos was the principal center of civilization on Crete.

2 Use a comma to separate an introductory element; use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; spell correctly

Around 1400 bc, a disaster struck the palace at Knossos on the Greek island.

3 Produce complete sentences; correct fragments and run-ons Archaeologists found smoke stains on the walls, as well as scattered vessels.

4 Interpret figures of speech in context no one was there


1 Consult dictionaries to determine the meaning of related words minimal

2 Consult dictionaries to determine the meaning of related words minimum

3 Consult dictionaries to determine the meaning of related words minimize




1 Identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; ensure subject/verb agreement; use end punctuation for sentences

Decorating eggs has been a tradition for more than 1,000 years.

2 Use punctuation to separate items in a series; ensure subject/verb agreement; use end punctuation for sentences

Eggs in many countries, including Germany, Iran, and China, have pretty designs.

3 Use context as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word decorating, adding on

4 Use context as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word artists, craftspeople


1 Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case; use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles; use end punctuation for sentences

Do you know who first sang the song “Over the Rainbow”?

2Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles

It was the most famous song from the movie The Wizard of Oz.

3 Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case who

4Use punctuation to separate items in a series; use end punctuation for sentences

Many other singers have recorded the song, including Katharine McPhee; Ella Fitzgerald; and Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland’s daughter.


1 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words; form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs

In ancient Egypt, rulers usually passed the throne to their oldest son.

2Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words; use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization

Thutmose II died around 1479 bc, but his only son was just an infant.

3 Use modal auxiliaries to convey various conditions couldn’t

4 Use context as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word an Egyptian ruler


1

Use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations; use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence

“I have to return Pollyanna to the library today, or it will be late,” said Sofia.

2Use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; correctly use homophones/frequently confused words

Grandpa replied, “I’ll take you to return the book right now.”

3 Use modal auxiliaries to convey various conditions Can’t

4 Recognize and explain the meaning of idioms/adages/proverbs You should be cautious so something bad doesn’t happen that you would be sorry about.


1 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words flu

2 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words flew

3 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words flue




1 Use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives; identify incorrect use of grammar; use and explain the function of prepositions

Our family’s cat likes to play with an unusual toy.

2 Identify incorrect use of grammar; use and explain the function of conjunctions; form and use verb tenses

My little brother has a stuffed dog, and the cat has adopted it.

3 Combine sentences The cat carries the toy dog everywhere, grooms it, and sleeps with it.

4 Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case me; it needs to be an object pronoun


1 Use and explain the function of conjunctions; form and use verb tenses; use and explain the function of prepositions

Do you think that society should stop communicating on paper?

2 Identify incorrect use of grammar; use and explain the function of conjunctions

Manufacturing paper wastes millions of trees and causes pollution.

3 Combine sentences Everyone uses a phone or computer to get news and information.

4 Recognize and correct vague pronouns In schools with online textbooks, students also do their homework electronically. (Answers may vary.)


1 Use a comma to separate an introductory element; use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives; form and use verb tenses

Every weekend, Vaclav’s uncle is teaching Vaclav how to drive a car.

2 Identify incorrect use of grammar; form and use verb tenses “Are you watching where you are going?” his uncle asked as Vaclav backed up.

3 Recognize and correct vague pronouns The car wasn’t damaged very much after it hit the fence. (Answers may vary.)

4 Use analogies to show word relationships ship, boat


1 Use and explain the function of prepositions; use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives; identify incorrect use of grammar

The sculpture on Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota shows four U.S. presidents’ faces.

2Identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; use and explain the function of conjunctions; form and use verb tenses

The presidents chosen either formed the country or helped it grow.

3Combine sentences Each face is 60 feet high and was carved using drills

and hammers.

4 Use analogies to show word relationships canvas


1 Use the relationship between words to understand each word screen

2 Use the relationship between words to understand each word thorns

3 Use the relationship between words to understand each word blanket




1 Spell correctly; use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles; use correct capitalization

Rafi read an article called “Baked Goods in Bakersfield” about a new bakery.

2 Spell correctly; ensure possessive adjectives/pronouns agree with antecedent

Each reviewer tried six different muffins and gave his or her opinion.

3 Distinguish among the connotations of words with similar denotations earthy

4 Interpret figures of speech in context gathered together like a flock of birds


1 Spell correctly; recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language

Imagine you were stranded in the wilderness without any food or supplies.

2 Spell correctly; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs

Finding a source of clean water would be the most important thing to do.

3 Use common Greek/Latin affixes and roots as clues to meaning necessary for life

4 Produce complete sentences; correct fragments and run-ons You can use water from a fast-moving stream, but you have to boil it first.


1 Spell correctly; use a comma to separate an introductory element In last night’s math assignment, there was a very confusing word problem.

2Use a comma to separate an introductory element; recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language; spell correctly

After ten minutes, I still could hardly understand what the problem was asking.

3 Use intensive pronouns myself

4 Interpret figures of speech in context the best way to achieve something


1Use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles; use correct capitalization; use a comma to separate an introductory element

In the poem “Primer Lesson,” Carl Sandburg wrote, “Look out how you use proud words.”

2Ensure possessive adjectives/pronouns agree with antecedent; use correct capitalization; use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles

Sandburg published his poem in a book called Slabs of the Sunburnt West.


The poem warns that you shouldn’t brag because it can hurt you later.

4 Use analogies to show word relationships a. textbook


1 Recognize and explain the meaning of idioms/adages/proverbs handed in

2 Recognize and explain the meaning of idioms/adages/proverbs handed down

3 Recognize and explain the meaning of idioms/adages/proverbs handing out




1 Spell correctly; ensure that pronouns are in the proper case; use correct capitalization

Aunt Linda invited her niece to accompany her to Atlanta in June.

2 Spell correctly; use a comma to separate an introductory element After checking the calendar, Aunt Linda realized there was a problem.

3 Recognize and correct vague pronouns Aunt Linda couldn’t go to Atlanta after all, and she told Amy so. (Answers may vary.)

4 Interpret figures of speech in context they will travel by road, fate will lead them


1Use relative pronouns and relative adverbs; identify incorrect use of grammar; recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language

People who study animals are learning that some fish are rather smart.

2 Identify incorrect use of grammar; spell correctly; use punctuation to separate items in a series

Research shows that goldfish can recognize different shapes, colors, and sounds.

3 Use and explain the function of conjunctions so

4 Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person

it hears


1 Recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language; spell correctly

The raging storm knocked out the electricity for a couple of hours.

2Use correct capitalization; identify incorrect use of grammar; use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles

Grandma and Grandpa lit candles so we could read Ranger Rick.

3 Interpret figures of speech in context the wind was quiet, the wind stopped making noise

4 Interpret figures of speech in context the candle flames were standing straight up


1Use correct capitalization; use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles; use a comma to separate an introductory element; spell correctly

In National Geographic, there is an article about beavers building dams.

2 Use punctuation to separate items in a series; spell correctly When they construct dams, the mother, father, and younger beavers work together.

3 Use and explain the function of conjunctions and

4 Spell correctly environment








1 Identify incorrect use of grammar; use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives; use end punctuation for sentences

Do you ever feel like there’s not enough time in a day to do what you want?

2 Use relative pronouns and relative adverbs; use and explain the function of conjunctions; use and explain the function of prepositions

You should visit Venus, where a day lasts as long as 243 days on Earth.

3 Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs longer

4 Use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives Venus’s rotation, Venus’ rotation


1 Identify incorrect use of grammar; use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives; use end punctuation for sentences

I named my pet lizard George because I bought him at George’s Pet Store.

2Use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence; use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives; form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs

George is very quiet, but he’s the most interesting pet I’ve ever had.

3Use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives; use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence; use end punctuation for sentences

My lizard’s feet are split into two parts, and that lets George grip branches.

4Distinguish among the connotations of words with similar denotations “Weird” shows that Terry doesn’t like them.

“Remarkable” shows that the writer thinks they’re useful or special.


1 Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; use intensive pronouns; use end punctuation for sentences

The Navajo people are famous for the beautiful rugs they weave themselves.

2 Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; use and explain the function of prepositions; use end punctuation for sentences

The Navajo have lived independently in the southwestern United States for centuries.

3 Use context as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word cloth, woven material

4 Recognize and correct vague pronouns Then the Spanish arrived with sheep that produced very strong wool. (Answers may vary.)


1 Identify incorrect use of grammar; form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs; use end punctuation for sentences

Putting together a jigsaw puzzle is the most fun way to spend a rainy day.

2 Use relative pronouns and relative adverbs; form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs; use end punctuation for sentences

In my family, we prefer to do puzzles that have pictures of the prettiest places.

3 Use intensive pronouns yourself

4 Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs perfectly; the word modifies the verb “did,” so it needs to be an adverb


1 Acquire and use general academic and domain-specific words rotates

2 Acquire and use general academic and domain-specific words orbits

3 Acquire and use general academic and domain-specific words revolve




1

Use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization

My oldest sister, Natalie, is going to graduate from high school this year.

2 Use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; form and use verb tenses

Uncle Toby asked, “Which colleges are you going to apply to?”

3 Form and use verb tenses wanted

4 Recognize and explain the meaning of idioms/adages/proverbs Don’t rely on one thing, because you might not get it; always have a backup plan/other options.


1 Form and use verb tenses; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; use and explain the function of prepositions

Do you think you learn more in school or outside of school?

2 Form and use verb tenses; use intensive pronouns; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization

My parents taught me manners themselves before I started school.


I definitely learn more information and how to do subjects such as math in school.

4 Produce complete sentences; correct fragments and run-ons; combine sentences

In school, I’ve also learned to cooperate and to work out disagreements.


1 Use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence; form and use verb tenses; use and explain the function of prepositions

People think digestion begins in the stomach, but it actually starts in the mouth.

2 Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization

Chewing food while mixing it with saliva starts to break it down.


Next, stomach acids break down food even more, but the body isn’t done yet!

4 Produce complete sentences; correct fragments and run-ons Enzymes and microbes in the intestines continue to separate the nutrients.


1Use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles; use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence; form and use verb tenses

I borrowed the book Frindle from the library, but I have not read it yet.

2Use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; form and use verb tenses; recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language

My best friend, Donna, thought I’d like the book because it’s funny.

3 Form and use verb tenses have been

4 Recognize and explain the meaning of idioms/adages/proverbs People tend to forget about things when they can’t see them.


1 Consult dictionaries to determine the meaning of related words periscope

2 Consult dictionaries to determine the meaning of related words telescope

3 Consult dictionaries to determine the meaning of related words microscope




1Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case; use punctuation to separate items in a series; ensure subject/verb agreement; use correct capitalization

Yulia, Kurt, and I have to do a group project about the Roman Empire.

2 Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; ensure subject/verb agreement; use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives

I work well with Yulia, but Kurt doesn’t take the assignment seriously.

3 Distinguish among the connotations of words with similar denotations lazy; it’s the most negative option and best describes how the writer feels about Kurt

4 Use modal auxiliaries to convey various conditions could


1 Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; identify incorrect use of grammar; correctly use homophones/frequently confused words

How important is money to your choice of a career or job?

2 Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; ensure subject/verb agreement

Many people want to make as much money as they possibly can.

3 Ensure possessive adjectives/pronouns agree with antecedent their; it agrees with “many people,” which is plural

4 Produce complete sentences; correct fragments and run-ons; combine sentences

Other factors include how rewarding or interesting the job is.


1 Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs Calcium is the most important nutrient for growing tall.

2 Use correct capitalization; ensure subject/verb agreement; recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person

Vitamin D is also valuable because it helps the body absorb calcium.

3 Interpret figures of speech in context part of the growth process

4 Use analogies to show word relationships bone


1 Use correct capitalization; ensure subject/verb agreement; ensure possessive adjectives/pronouns agree with antecedent

While Juanita was walking her dog, she spotted something under a bush.

2 Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; correctly use homophones/frequently confused words; use correct capitalization

She found an envelope with some cash and a receipt from World Bank.

3 Interpret figures of speech in context she wanted a video game

4 Produce complete sentences; correct fragments and run-ons Instead, she returned the envelope to the bank, which gave her a reward.


1 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words vein

2 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words vane

3 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words vain




1 Spell correctly; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization Callie announced that her mother had been transferred to an office in Ohio.

2 Spell correctly; use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives

When Fiona heard the news, Callie assured her that they’d still be best friends.

3 Recognize and correct vague pronouns Callie felt lonely after she moved away from Fiona. (Answers may vary.)

4 Recognize and correct vague pronouns When Fiona was at the gym, Callie called her. (Answers may vary.)


1 Identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; spell correctly NASA uses a countdown instead of a clock to launch rockets into space.

2Use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; use end punctuation for sentences

The idea came from a 1929 movie called Woman in the Moon.

3 Combine sentences The movie’s director, Fritz Lang, thought counting down added to the suspense.

4 Recognize and explain the meaning of idioms/adages/proverbs Someone did something in real life as a result of what someone created in art.


1 Use correct capitalization; use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements

The Statue of Liberty, a gift from France, celebrated the end of slavery in the U.S.

2Use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; use end punctuation for sentences

The crown’s spikes represent the continents and the idea that all lands should be free.

3 Use common Greek/Latin affixes and roots as clues to meaning foot, base, something to stand on



1 Identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; spell correctly; use and explain the function of conjunctions

Most schools offer a variety of both clubs and teams for their students.

2Spell correctly; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; use and explain the function of conjunctions; use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives

You should take advantage of these groups while you’re in school.

3 Combine sentences You might find that a club is boring, but you could always drop out.

4 Use common Greek/Latin affixes and roots as clues to meaning pleasing, pleasant, enjoyable


1 Use the relationship between words to understand each word essential

2 Use the relationship between words to understand each word lively

3 Use the relationship between words to understand each word tossed




1Recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language; use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements

My Aunt Hazel ordered this special cake for Angelica, my cousin.

2Recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language; ensure possessive adjectives/pronouns agree with antecedent; use end punctuation for sentences

The chocolate cake has three flavors of frosting between its layers.


4 Use context as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word surprised, shocked


1 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words; use end punctuation for sentences

In ancient Egypt, before people had pencils, they used sticks of lead to write.

2Recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language; use and explain the function of prepositions

Much later, in the 1500s, a supply of graphite was discovered in England.

3 Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs safer, darker

4 Recognize and correct vague pronouns To make the first pencil, people put graphite between two sticks of wood. (Answers may vary.)


1Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs; ensure possessive adjectives/pronouns agree with antecedent; use end punctuation for sentences

The more green fruits and vegetables you eat, the healthier your bones will be.

2Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words; use punctuation to separate items in a series; ensure possessive adjectives/pronouns agree with antecedent

When you eat red, blue, or purple foods, you strengthen your memory and heart.

3 Use context as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word encourage, help make

4 Use punctuation to separate items in a series; use end punctuation for sentences

For healthy eyes, think orange and eat carrots, cantaloupe, and apricots.


1 Use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations; use end punctuation for sentences

“My garden is kind of like a fruit stand with daily specials,” said Akiko.

2Recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language; use end punctuation for sentences

“What do you mean by that?” asked her aunt, who lived next door.

3Use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations; use a comma to separate an introductory element; use end punctuation for sentences

Akiko answered, “Each day, a different fruit ripens, and that’s what I pick.”

4 Interpret figures of speech in context The plum is really full of juice.


1 Recognize and explain the meaning of idioms/adages/proverbs gets around

2 Recognize and explain the meaning of idioms/adages/proverbs get away with

3 Recognize and explain the meaning of idioms/adages/proverbs get away




1 Identify incorrect use of grammar; use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; use end punctuation for sentences

How long can you leave out leftover food before it is dangerous to eat?

2 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words; use and explain the function of prepositions

Meat and dairy should be put in the refrigerator within two hours.

3 Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs perfectly; it is modifying the adjective “safe,” so it has to be an adverb

4 Form and use verb tenses will last


1 Use a comma to separate an introductory element; form and use verb tenses; use end punctuation for sentences

For two years, Ricardo has taken trombone lessons from Ms. Dunn.

2Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence; ensure that pronouns are in the proper case

She says he plays amazingly, and she convinced him to join the school band.

3 Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs Answers will vary.

4 Use analogies to show word relationships a. ability


1Form and use verb tenses; correctly use homophones/frequently confused words; use end punctuation for sentences

Local agriculture officials have combed the area looking for Japanese beetles.

2Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; identify incorrect use of grammar; use and explain the function of prepositions

This type of beetle doesn’t have any natural enemies in the United States.

3Produce complete sentences; correct fragments and run-ons The beetles are considered especially dangerous to

produce farms.

4Recognize and correct vague pronouns Officials told farm owners what to do to keep the

beetle population low. (Answers may vary.)


1Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence; form and use verb tenses

Yesterday Bill was running late, so he asked his big brother to walk his dog.

2Use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence; form and use verb tenses; use end punctuation for sentences

Mark took the dog to the park, but Gypsy slipped out of her collar and ran off.

3Recognize and correct vague pronouns Bill started to cry when Mark told him what had

happened. (Answers may vary.)

4Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs immediately; it modifies the verb “started,” so it needs

to be an adverb








1Recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language; spell correctly; use end punctuation for sentences

Did you see the lunar eclipse with the full moon last night?

2 Use and explain the function of conjunctions; form and use verb tenses; use end punctuation for sentences

The eclipse took a long time, but it was worth it to keep watching the sky.


When the moon was covered up, it turned an interesting shade of red.

4 Interpret figures of speech in context appeared


1Use a comma to separate an introductory element; use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization

Two Saturdays ago, I found the book Wonderstruck at the library.

2 Spell correctly; use and explain the function of conjunctions The cover looked interesting, so I read a little bit to see if it really was.

3 Use context as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word fascinated

4 Interpret figures of speech in context made me think I was in


1 Spell correctly; use end punctuation for sentences; use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations

“Another trip to the natural history museum is a real treat!” exclaimed Sara.

2 Spell correctly; use end punctuation for sentences; use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations

“Do you remember that colorful rock exhibit we saw before?” asked Sanjay.

3 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words whale

4 Use context as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word guide, expert


1 Form and use verb tenses; correctly use homophones/frequently confused words; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization

When you make bread with yeast, you are working with a living thing.

2 Identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; form and use verb tenses; use end punctuation for sentences

The yeast in the dough eats the flour and sugar and produces gases.

3 Use context as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word very important, necessary

4 Combine sentences Let the dough rise in a warm place before you bake it.


1 Acquire and use general academic and domain-specific words monologue

2 Acquire and use general academic and domain-specific words narration

3 Acquire and use general academic and domain-specific words dialogue




1 Use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; use correct capitalization

Sequoyah, a Cherokee speaker, invented the Cherokee alphabet in the 1800s.

2 Use relative pronouns and relative adverbs; use punctuation to separate items in a series; use correct capitalization

Sequoyah served in the army with soldiers who spoke, read, and wrote English.


4 Produce complete sentences; correct fragments and run-ons Sequoyah spent 12 years creating his alphabet and one year teaching it.


1 Use correct capitalization; use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles

I just finished reading a book titled Through My Eyes by Ruby Bridges.

2 Use correct capitalization; use and explain the function of prepositions Ruby was the first African American student in a white school in the South.

3 Use relative pronouns and relative adverbs where

4 Distinguish among the connotations of words with similar denotations endured; threats and insults make you feel really bad inside, and “endured” is the strongest word


1 Use a comma to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements; identify incorrect use of grammar; ensure subject/verb agreement

My youngest brother, Tyler, and our grandpa have a lot in common.

2 Identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; use punctuation to separate items in a series; use correct capitalization

What I mean by that is that they both enjoy the outdoors, Cuban food, and sports.

3 Use intensive pronouns itself; it goes with “life” to intensify it

4 Recognize and correct vague pronouns Taking my brother to a game makes Grandpa very happy. (Answers may vary.)


1 Ensure subject/verb agreement; use correct capitalization; correctly use homophones/frequently confused words

Alexa and her family are going to move back to Germany next week.

2Ensure subject/verb agreement; ensure possessive adjectives/pronouns agree with antecedent; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization

Everyone has to pack up all of his or her belongings before the movers come.

3 Recognize and correct vague pronouns Alexa broke her toe when she dropped a mirror on it. (Answers may vary.)

4 Use intensive pronouns themselves


1 Consult dictionaries to determine the meaning of related words instruction

2 Consult dictionaries to determine the meaning of related words construction

3 Consult dictionaries to determine the meaning of related words destruction




1 Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; use relative pronouns and relative adverbs; ensure subject/verb agreement

The flashlight fish has an organ under each eye that gives off bright light.

2 Identify incorrect use of grammar; form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs; spell correctly

The light they make is one of the brightest glows made by a living thing.

3 Use common Greek/Latin affixes and roots as clues to meaning something that is alive and makes light

4 Combine sentences Instead of using the light to see, they use it to communicate.


1 Ensure subject/verb agreement; use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives; spell correctly

My parents and I are flying to Chicago for Brian’s college graduation.

2 Ensure subject/verb agreement; use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives; spell correctly

We also want to visit the city’s famous Museum of Science and Industry.

3 Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs larger; it’s being compared to one other museum

4Use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations; use an apostrophe to form contractions and possessives; use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence

“I’d like to get a job at the museum, and you can visit anytime,” said Brian.


1 Identify incorrect use of grammar; ensure subject/verb agreement; spell correctly

The length of your foot equals the distance from your elbow to your wrist.

2 Spell correctly; recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person

You can find your height if you stretch out your arms and measure across your body.

3 Combine sentences The length of your face fits between your thumb and pinky when you spread them out.

4 Use analogies to show word relationships c. ratio


1 Ensure subject/verb agreement; use relative pronouns and relative adverbs; use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations

“Why were those girls laughing when I walked by?” asked Karina.

2Use commas and quotation marks in direct speech/quotations; correctly use homophones/frequently confused words; use a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence

“I was here changing into my gym clothes, so I didn’t hear them,” said Tanya.

3 Combine sentences After Karina put her folded jeans in her gym locker, she figured it out.

4 Use modal auxiliaries to convey various conditions must


1 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words site

2 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words cite

3 Correctly use homophones/frequently confused words sight




1 Use correct capitalization; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization

Charles Dickens grew up poor and worked in a factory as a child.

2

Recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language; use punctuation to separate items in a series; ensure possessive adjectives/pronouns agree with antecedent

Dickens wrote many novels, short stories, and plays during his lifetime.

3 Use and explain the function of conjunctions but also

4 Produce complete sentences; correct fragments and run-ons Dickens was a newspaper reporter and edited several magazines.


1 Spell correctly; form and use verb tenses Maria was accidentally charged more than a hundred dollars for a small meal.

2 Form and use verb tenses; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; spell correctly

Maria had missed the mistake when she signed the credit card receipt.

3 Interpret figures of speech in context she noticed it

4 Use intensive pronouns himself


1Identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language

Hattie couldn’t get away from her two-year-old sister anywhere in the house.

2Recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; form and use verb tenses

When Hattie complained that she didn’t have any privacy, her mother just smiled.

3 Use intensive pronouns herself

4 Use modal auxiliaries to convey various conditions could; “may” and “might” don’t sound definite, but she decided, so she definitely could


1Recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language; form and use verb tenses; spell correctly

All the little bumps that cover your tongue contain taste buds.

2Recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language; use punctuation to separate items in a series; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization

Taste buds respond to sweet, sour, bitter, and salty flavors in your food.

3 Produce complete sentences; correct fragments and run-ons There are also taste buds on the roof of your mouth and in your throat.

4 Produce complete sentences; correct fragments and run-ons Taste bud cells live a short time and are replaced every week or two.


1 Use the relationship between words to understand each word having so many students earn scholarships

2 Use the relationship between words to understand each word science fair project collapsed

3 Use the relationship between words to understand each word eating nuts and berries




1 Use and explain the function of prepositions; form and use comparative and superlative adjectives/adverbs; use end punctuation for sentences

The playoff game between the Sharks and the Jets was more exciting than other games.

2 Use a comma to separate an introductory element; use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; use end punctuation for sentences

Near the end of the game, the referee gave the Jets a penalty, and fans booed.

3 Recognize and correct vague pronouns The Jets coach yelled a lot when he and the referee discussed the play. (Answers may vary.)

4 Distinguish among the connotations of words with similar denotations rowdy; the fans weren’t just involved in the game; they got out of hand and made a mess


1Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs; recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language; use end punctuation for sentences

Some surprising animals work together to help each other survive.

2Use a comma to separate an introductory element; recognize variations from standard English; use strategies to improve expression in conventional language; use end punctuation for sentences

For example, tiny angelfish swim around the mouths of sharks without being eaten.

3 Combine sentences The sharks let the angelfish eat the bugs between their teeth.

4 Interpret figures of speech in context angelfish do the same thing as toothpicks


1 Ensure possessive adjectives/pronouns agree with antecedent; use a comma to separate an introductory element

After her chess club meeting, Mairi got on the city bus to go home.

2Use punctuation to separate items in a series; ensure possessive adjectives/pronouns agree with antecedent; use and explain the function of prepositions

She fell asleep, missed her stop, and ended up at the bus station.

3 Recognize and correct vague pronouns The bus station was almost empty when the bus reached it. (Answers may vary.)

4 Use determiners, adjectives, and adverbs nervously; it modifies the verb “waiting,” so it has to be an adverb


1 Use relative pronouns and relative adverbs; identify incorrect use of punctuation/capitalization; use end punctuation for sentences

Amber is a fossil made of tree sap that hardened millions of years ago.

2 Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person; use end punctuation for sentences

Some amber fossils have tiny insects or pieces of plants trapped in them.

3 Use context as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word dead, doesn’t exist anymore

4 Produce complete sentences; correct fragments and run-ons Amber is often made into jewelry, and it is also useful to scientists.


1 Recognize and explain the meaning of idioms/adages/proverbs put down

2 Recognize and explain the meaning of idioms/adages/proverbs put off

3 Recognize and explain the meaning of idioms/adages/proverbs put up with


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L.1 Conventions of Standard English: Grammar and Usage

L.6.1.a Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive) • • • • • •L.6.1.b Use intensive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves) • • • • • •L.6.1.c Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person • • • • • •L.6.1.d Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents) • • •L.6.1.e Recognize variations from standard English In their own and others’ writing and speaking, and identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language

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L.2 Conventions of Standard English: Capitalization, Punctuation, and Spelling

L.6.2.a Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements • • • • • • • • • • • • •L.6.2.b Spell correctly • • • • • • •

L.4 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use: Determine Word Meaning

L.6.4.a Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase

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L.6.4.b Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., audience, auditory, audible)

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L.5 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use: Word Relationships

L.6.5.a Interpret figures of speech (e.g., personification) in context • • • • • •L.6.5.b Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., cause/effect, part/whole, item/category) to better understand each of the words

• • •

L.6.5.c Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., stingy, scrimping, economical, unwasteful, thrifty)

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L.6 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use: Acquired Vocabulary

L.6.6 Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression

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L.1 Conventions of Standard English: Grammar and Usage

L.6.1.a Ensure that pronouns are in the proper case (subjective, objective, possessive) • • • • • • •L.6.1.b Use intensive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves) • • • • • • •L.6.1.c Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person • • • • • •L.6.1.d Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents) • • • • • • • • •L.6.1.e Recognize variations from standard English In their own and others’ writing and speaking, and identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language

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L.2 Conventions of Standard English: Capitalization, Punctuation, and Spelling

L.6.2.a Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements • • • • •L.6.2.b Spell correctly • • • • • • • •

L.4 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use: Determine Word Meaning

L.6.4.a Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase

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L.6.4.b Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., audience, auditory, audible)

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L.5 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use: Word Relationships

L.6.5.a Interpret figures of speech (e.g., personification) in context • • • • • • • •L.6.5.b Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., cause/effect, part/whole, item/category) to better understand each of the words

• • •

L.6.5.c Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., stingy, scrimping, economical, unwasteful, thrifty)

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L.6 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use: Acquired Vocabulary

L.6.6 Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression

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(2) Reading/Vocabulary Development. Students understand new vocabulary and use it when reading and writing. Students are expected to:

(A) determine the meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes • • • • • • • • •(B) use context (e.g., cause and effect or compare and contrast organizational text structures) to determine or clarify the meaning of unfamiliar or multiple meaning words

• • • • • • • • • • • •

(C) complete analogies that describe part to whole or whole to part (e.g., ink:pen as page: or pen:ink as book: ) • • • • • •

(19) Oral and Written Conventions/Conventions. Students understand the function of and use the conventions of academic language when speaking and writing. Students will continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. Students are expected to:

(A) use and understand the function of the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking:

(iii) predicate adjectives (She is intelligent.) and their comparative and superlative forms (e.g., many, more, most) • • • • • • •(v) prepositions and prepositional phrases to convey location, time, direction, or to provide details • • • • • • •(vii) subordinating conjunctions (e.g., while, because, although, if) • • • • • • •

(C) use complete simple and compound sentences with correct subject-verb agreement • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

(20) Oral and Written Conventions/Handwriting, Capitalization, and Punctuation. Students write legibly and use appropriate capitalization and punctuation conventions in their compositions. Students are expected to:

(A) use capitalization correctly • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •(B) recognize and use punctuation marks correctly • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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(2) Reading/Vocabulary Development. Students understand new vocabulary and use it when reading and writing. Students are expected to:

(A) determine the meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes • • • •(B) use context (e.g., cause and effect or compare and contrast organizational text structures) to determine or clarify the meaning of unfamiliar or multiple meaning words

• • • • • • • • • • •

(C) complete analogies that describe part to whole or whole to part (e.g., ink:pen as page: or pen:ink as book: ) • • • • • •

(19) Oral and Written Conventions/Conventions. Students understand the function of and use the conventions of academic language when speaking and writing. Students will continue to apply earlier standards with greater complexity. Students are expected to:

(A) use and understand the function of the following parts of speech in the context of reading, writing, and speaking:

(iii) predicate adjectives (She is intelligent.) and their comparative and superlative forms (e.g., many, more, most) • • • • • • •(v) prepositions and prepositional phrases to convey location, time, direction, or to provide details • • • • • • • •(vii) subordinating conjunctions (e.g., while, because, although, if) • • • • • •

(C) use complete simple and compound sentences with correct subject-verb agreement • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

(20) Oral and Written Conventions/Handwriting, Capitalization, and Punctuation. Students write legibly and use appropriate capitalization and punctuation conventions in their compositions. Students are expected to:

(A) use capitalization correctly • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •(B) recognize and use punctuation marks correctly • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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Home–SchoolCONNECTION

Daily Language ReviewCommon Core EditionHome–School ConnectionActivity Pages

Grade 6

Dear Teacher,

Home–school connection activities help you extend learning at

home and increase parental involvement. These five home–school

connection activities are based on the concepts and skills you have

been teaching your students. The activities are for students and

parents to complete together and keep at home.

What to Do:

1. Print out the parent letters on the next page and sign them.

Cut them in half.

2. Print out the home–school connection activities.

3. Provide each student with a parent letter and the activities to

take home and complete with his or her parents.

We congratulate you on helping parents become more involved in

their child’s education.

Sincerely,

Evan-Moor Educational Publishers


Dear Parent or Guardian,

You will receive home–school connection activities for you and your

child to complete together. These activities are based on skills your

child is learning in school. The activities include fun games, projects,

and much more! Spending time working with your child is a great

way to become more involved in your child’s education and extend

learning at home.

Sincerely,

Dear Parent or Guardian,

You will receive home–school connection activities for you and your

child to complete together. These activities are based on skills your

child is learning in school. The activities include fun games, projects,

and much more! Spending time working with your child is a great

way to become more involved in your child’s education and extend

learning at home.

Sincerely,



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Home–SchoolCONNECTIONHome–SchoolCONNECTION

How Long It Will Take

Daily Language Review Grade 6Language Skill: Recognize Variations from Standard English

What You Need• Degrees of Formality

worksheet (provided)

• pencil or pen

Degrees of FormalityThis fun activity will help you and your child realize how you address different people in different ways on a daily basis.

about 20 minutes

Photo credit: ©Oksana Kuzmina/shutterstock.com


What You Do Together

Your child has practiced correcting written sentences that vary from

standard English. In daily conversations, most people speak in a way

that is less formal than when they write. In addition, people tend to

use a different level of formality with each person they talk to.

Together with your child, make a list of the different people you

see regularly. They could be family members, teachers, friends, or

professionals such as doctors. Discuss the different ways you talk to

each person. For example, compare the vocabulary you use when

speaking to your best friend with the words you use with your

grandmother. After your discussion, begin the activity.

1. Together, look at the Degrees of Formality worksheet. The

thermometer represents the wide range of formality. The top

portion represents informal language and shows “friends”

as people whom you may speak to informally. The words “on

the phone” describe a setting where friends speak informally.

Together, think of two other types of people and settings where

you would speak informally and write them on the lines.

2. The middle portion of the thermometer represents standard

English. Together, look at the example. Then think of two other

types of people and settings where standard English might be

used and write them on the lines.

3. The bottom portion represents very formal English. Together,

look at the example. Then think of two other types of people

and settings where very formal English might be used and

write them on the lines.

Language Skill: Recognize Variations from Standard English

Daily Language Review, Grade 6


Language Skill: Recognize Variations from Standard English


Degrees of Formality

Who: teachers

Where: in school

Standard English Language

Who: friends

Where: on the phone

Very Informal Language

Who: judges

Where: in court

Very Formal Language




Daily Language Review Grade 6Language Skill: Multiple-Meaning Words

What You Need• Hexagonal Prism

Template (provided)

• scissors

• clear tape

• dictionary

• marker

Rolling Word MeaningsYou and your child will enjoy this fun activity that provides practice in using reference materials to learn about words that have multiple meanings.

about 30 minutes



Your child has practiced using a dictionary to determine and clarify

the meaning of new words. When you look up a word in a dictionary,

you find all of the possible meanings of the word, as well as the word’s

pronunciation and parts of speech. Discuss various situations that

occur daily in which a dictionary might be a useful resource to have.

Then begin the activity.

1. Discuss the meanings of these multiple-meaning words:

company charge strike

mint trace suit

2. Choose one word from the box above. Use a dictionary to

verify the meanings.

3. On the hexagonal prism template, have your child write six

different meanings of the chosen word, one per colored space.

4. Cut out the template. Fold the template on each solid line so that

the words are on the outside. Then cover the flap labeled B with

the flap labeled A. Tape the flaps in place.

5. Gently roll the completed prism on a flat surface. When the

prism stops, look at the definition showing on top. Take turns

making a sentence using the displayed word meaning. Then

roll the prism again.

6. Continue playing until you both have made sentences with

all of the word’s meanings.

Language Skill: Multiple-Meaning Words



Language Skill: Multiple-Meaning Words


A

B Tape flap A here.

Hexagonal Prism Template

Cut along the dotted lines. Fold on the black lines.



Language Skill: Word RelationshipsDaily Language Review, Grade 6

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Criss-Cross Word Chains Grid: Parts of a Whole



Daily Language Review Grade 6Language Skill: Word Relationships

What You Need• blank word grids (provided)

• 2 colored pens

• dictionary or thesaurus (optional)

Criss-Cross Word ChainsYou and your child will play a fun crossword game that provides practice in using word relationships.

about 30 minutes



Your child has used word relationships in reading and writing.

There are different types of word relationships. This table shows

some examples.

Type of Word

RelationshipDescription

Example of Word

Relationship

SynonymWords have a similar meaning

simple – straightforward

AntonymWords have opposite

meaningsridiculous – reasonable

Parts of a WholeSomething is a smaller

part or portion of something else

library – school

Item and CategoryOne word is an example of the other word

persimmon – fruit

Discuss each word relationship. Then begin the game.

1. Look at the four grids provided. Each of the four grids

is labeled with a different word relationship.

2. With your child, choose one grid to play with first.

Language Skill: Word Relationships



What You Do Together, continued

3. Player A writes any word in the middle of the grid. Next, using

the grid’s word relationship, Player B writes a related word that

connects to Player A’s word, forming a chain.

4. Take turns writing words that have the same relationship to

any of the words in the chain. You may use a dictionary or

a thesaurus to find more words.

5. If you can’t think of any more words, Player B can start a new

word chain on the grid by writing a new word.

6. When the grid is full, choose a new grid. Follow Steps 3–6 for

each grid.






Criss-Cross Word Chains Grid: Synonym




Criss-Cross Word Chains Grid: Antonym




Criss-Cross Word Chains Grid: Parts of a Whole




Criss-Cross Word Chains Grid: Item and Category




Daily Language Review Grade 6Language Skill: Academic Vocabulary

What You Need• list of vocabulary words

for the school subject of your choice

• computer or other device to access websites

Academic Word CloudYou and your child will complete a fun activity that provides practice in using academic vocabulary and technology.

about 20 minutes



Your child has learned and practiced using new academic

vocabulary. Academic vocabulary is usually found in texts

about a concept or subject studied in school. Most people use

academic vocabulary when they are doing schoolwork. Discuss

academic vocabulary with your child. Then begin the activity.

1. Together with your child, choose a school subject to focus on

for the activity. Then find or create a list of vocabulary words

for the subject. If your child doesn’t already have a list, you

can use a computer or other device to access websites with

academic vocabulary.

2. Brainstorm any additional vocabulary related to the subject.

3. Use a computer or other device to access the Internet to find

a website that has a word-cloud generator. You can find one

by typing “word-cloud generator” into the search engine of

your choice. Most likely, you will find more than one website.

4. Have your child type the vocabulary words you’ve collected

into the word-cloud generator.

5. Together with your child, use the website to design the word

cloud by manipulating its color, theme, and font.

6. Save your word cloud, print it out, and share it with friends

and family.

Language Skill: Academic Vocabulary





Daily Language Review Grade 6Language Skill: Ensure Pronouns Are in the Proper Case

What You Need• 2 secret messages,

one encoded and one deciphered (provided)

• a pencil for each person

Secret Message CodingYou and your child will pretend to be world-class secret agents who can decipher and encode secret messages. You will work together to decipher a secret message that has been encoded using pronoun case. Then you will check your answers together.

about 30 minutes

Photo credit: ©Nanette Grebe/shutterstock.com



Your child has practiced using pronouns in the proper case

and correcting pronouns in the wrong case. This table shows

examples of the four pronoun cases.

Pronoun Case

Example

subject He went to the store.

object Dad reminded him to buy eggs.

reflexive Bob wrote himself a note.

possessive Bob likes Mom’s cooking better than his.

Discuss pronoun case with your child. Then begin the activity.

Pretend that you and your child are secret agents who often

communicate using secret messages. You will help your child

decipher, or figure out, a message that has been encoded, or

written in a secret code. The secret of the code is that the

pronouns are in the wrong case.

1. Have your child read the encoded message aloud.

2. When your child comes to a pronoun in the wrong case, have

him or her cross it out and write the correct pronoun above.

3. When all the pronouns have been corrected, have your child

read the message aloud again using the corrected pronouns.

4. If it sounds correct, read the printed deciphered message

aloud while your child compares it to the version he or she

just deciphered. Discuss any differences.

Language Skill: Ensure Pronouns Are in the Proper Case



Me am a secret agent, and me am writing this message to inform yours of an odd

occurrence that mine recently witnessed. Perhaps yours or another secret agent whom reads

this message will one day find it useful. After all, us need to stick together because jobs

like ourselves can be difficult.

Recently, me was in Europe. Mine was hired to carry out a secret mission: to find out

who was breaking into a major Vienna department store and taking the mannequins.

My investigations had led I nowhere, so me resorted to watching the department store

during the night. One night, myself saw two ladies leave through the front door in the

middle of the night. No one was supposed to be in the store at that time.

The two ladies were dressed in fashionable clothing. Them were both very tall with

excellent posture. One lady wore her hair curly. The other wore hers up. Myself said to me,

“Mine must follow these ladies.”

Them walked quickly. Mine kept my distance behind they and followed as theirs crossed

the quiet city street. Mine thought it was odd that their pace never changed and that them

had no conversation whatsoever. As the ladies walked, me noticed that theirs frequently

glanced at the shop windows. At first, me thought themselves were window shopping and

looking at the things inside the shops. But the shops were all dark. Itself soon became

apparent that the ladies were looking at they in the glass. Me had never seen two

women admire their own images so frequently. Still, their vanity did not disrupt their

quick pace. Theirs continued walking at an incredible rate.

Out of the shopping area, them walked. Beyond the city limits, theirs walked. At one

point, a taxi driver shouted at they, asking if them wanted a ride. The ladies ignored himself,

so him drove away. Hours of darkness passed, and mine was growing very tired. My feet were

hurting, me was hungry and sleepy, and mine was out of breath. The ladies showed no signs

of slowing, and them had taken no breaks. Me felt certain that these ladies had something

to do with my mission.

Suddenly, in the darkness, in the middle of nowhere, the ladies froze in their tracks.

At first, me was too frightened to move closer. After theirs had not moved a muscle for ten

minutes, me slowly approached they. That’s when mine saw their faces and recognized

they: them were the mannequins from the department store! Them stopped because theirs

knew that me was following. So mine left they alone.

What lesson can ours learn from this experience? Always respect the mannequins

yourself see in department stores. Who knows what them are capable of!



Encoded Message


I am a secret agent, and I am writing this message to inform you of an odd

occurrence that I recently witnessed. Perhaps you or another secret agent who reads

this message will one day find it useful. After all, we need to stick together because jobs

like ours can be difficult.

Recently, I was in Europe. I was hired to carry out a secret mission: to find out

who was breaking into a major Vienna department store and taking the mannequins.

My investigations had led me nowhere, so I resorted to watching the department store

during the night. One night, I saw two ladies leave through the front door in the

middle of the night. No one was supposed to be in the store at that time.

The two ladies were dressed in fashionable clothing. They were both very tall with

excellent posture. One lady wore her hair curly. The other wore hers up. I said to myself,

“I must follow these ladies.”

They walked quickly. I kept my distance behind them and followed as they crossed

the quiet city street. I thought it was odd that their pace never changed and that they

had no conversation whatsoever. As the ladies walked, I noticed that they frequently

glanced at the shop windows. At first, I thought they were window shopping and

looking at the things inside the shops. But the shops were all dark. It soon became

apparent that the ladies were looking at themselves in the glass. I had never seen two

women admire their own images so frequently. Still, their vanity did not disrupt their

quick pace. They continued walking at an incredible rate.

Out of the shopping area, they walked. Beyond the city limits, they walked. At one

point, a taxi driver shouted at them, asking if they wanted a ride. The ladies ignored him,

so he drove away. Hours of darkness passed, and I was growing very tired. My feet were

hurting, I was hungry and sleepy, and I was out of breath. The ladies showed no signs

of slowing, and they had taken no breaks. I felt certain that these ladies had something

to do with my mission.

Suddenly, in the darkness, in the middle of nowhere, the ladies froze in their tracks.

At first, I was too frightened to move closer. After they had not moved a muscle for ten

minutes, I slowly approached them. That’s when I saw their faces and recognized

them: they were the mannequins from the department store! They stopped because they

knew that I was following. So I left them alone.

What lesson can we learn from this experience? Always respect the mannequins

you see in department stores. Who knows what they are capable of!



Deciphered Message

LanguageFundamentals

GRADE6

Sample Lessons

154 Language Fundamentals • EMC 2756 • © Evan-Moor Corp.Using Subject and Object Pronouns

Name Usage

1Be careful not to confuse subject and object pronouns.

• Subject pronouns should be used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

I you he she it we they

Incorrect Her and me volunteer after school.Correct She and I volunteer after school.

• Object pronouns take the place of a word or group of words that are the object of a verb or a preposition.

me you him her it us them

Incorrect Mr. Okwu asked she and I to help. Correct Mr. Okwu asked her and me to help.

Incorrect He gave the forms to she and I.Correct He gave the forms to her and me.

Complete each sentence using the correct pronoun.

1. Lina and volunteer at the senior center.

2. Mr. Okwu trained Lina and .

3. We asked for when we got there.

4. He asked to read to the seniors.

5. were shy at first.

6. The seniors clapped for Lina and when we were done.

Proofread this paragraph. Draw a line through the pronoun errors. Write the correction above.

I read for Mrs. Collins every Saturday. Her loves my reading. Her and me really enjoy

spending time together. When it’s time for she and I to say goodbye, we’re always sad. She

gave me a special book for my mother and I. It’s called Moms. My mom and me loved it.

© Evan-Moor Corp. • EMC 2756 • Language Fundamentals 155Double Negatives

Name Usage

2Negatives are words that mean “no.” When there are two negatives in the same sentence, it’s called a double negative. Avoid double negatives.

Incorrect Toby didn’t have nothing to do.Correct Toby didn’t have anything to do.

Rewrite each sentence so there is no longer a double negative.

1. Toby didn’t have no idea about how to spend his Saturday afternoon.

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

2. “I don’t have nothing to do,” he complained to his grandmother.

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

3. “You haven’t got nothing to do?” Grandma said in surprise.

______________________________________________________________________

4. “The back porch hasn’t been cleaned out for no time,” she continued.

______________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. Since Toby didn’t have nothing else to do, he cleaned the back porch for Grandma.

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

156 Language Fundamentals • EMC 2756 • © Evan-Moor Corp.Using Good and Well; Bad and Badly

Name Usage

3People often confuse the words good, well, bad, and badly.

• The word good is an adjective. It describes a noun or pronoun.

Greg is a good singer.

• The word well is an adverb. It describes a verb and sometimes an adjective.

Greg sings well.

• The word bad is an adjective. It describes a noun or pronoun. Do not use bad as an adverb.

Miranda is a bad singer.

• The word badly is an adverb. It describes a verb or adjective.

Miranda sings badly.

Complete each sentence correctly.

1. Choir practice went yesterday.

2. Everyone sang , especially the tenors.

3. However, Greg’s solo was really .

4. He performed during practice.

Write four sentences using the words in parentheses.

5. (good)

6. (well)

7. (bad)

8. (badly)

© Evan-Moor Corp. • EMC 2756 • Language Fundamentals 157Usage: Review 1

Name Usage

Review 1

Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer to each question.

1. Which sentence is writ ten correctly?𝖠 Auntie Meg gave a puppy to my brother and I.𝖡 Me and my brother always wanted a puppy.𝖢 My brother and I promised to take good care of the puppy.𝖣 The puppy chased my brother and I all over the yard.

2. Which sentence is writ ten correctly?𝖠 My dad and I play basketball after dinner.𝖡 Him and me shoot baskets for about an hour.𝖢 My mother joins my dad and I sometimes.𝖣 Her and me like to fake out my dad.

3. Which sentence is writ ten correctly?𝖠 Cercie and Emily didn’t hear no key in the door.𝖡 There was no sound as the door opened.𝖢 When Andy walked in the room, she didn’t see no cats.𝖣 Cercie and Emily didn’t waste no time running to greet Andy.

4. Which sentence is writ ten correctly?𝖠 I wanted to win bad.𝖡 She was well as a chess player.𝖢 Today’s game went good.𝖣 I performed badly on the oral quiz.

5. Which sentence is writ ten correctly?𝖠 Sienna is a good writer.𝖡 She writes good whenever we have to hand something in.𝖢 Her writing is always as well anyone’s.𝖣 Sienna’s has writ ten good since she was in first grade.

© Evan-Moor Corp. • EMC 2756 • Language Fundamentals 211Usage

Name

EDITING: Usage

26Proofread these paragraphs. Find the 10 errors, cross them out, and write the words correctly above them.

Our class put on a play for the whole school yesterday. It went pret ty good.

My friends and me had a lot of fun!

All the actors remembered their lines, and the audience set still in their

seats for the whole hour. I didn’t have no lines to memorize because I

worked backstage. I like being behind the scenes bet ter than being on stage.

Being in front of all those people would be too nerve-racking!

I was the prop master. My job was to make sure all the props were where

they needed to be and were returned to the right places. During a play, things

can get pret ty hectic! At one point, we lost some props!

Before the show, I layed the swords by the prop table. Kerry and Catalina

picked them up for their scene. They said they lay them in the same place

after the scene, but no one could find them. Whom could have moved them?

It turned out that Kevin thought he needed them for the next scene, but

he wasn’t supposed to be onstage until the next act! He had stayed up all

night rehearsing his lines and was confused. Thankfully, we found them in

time and didn’t have no more problems.

Kevin laid down for a nap this afternoon, so he is ready to go for our next

performance. Our director and him had a talk about get ting enough sleep

before a performance!

154 Language Fundamentals • EMC 2756 • © Evan-Moor Corp.Using Subject and Object Pronouns

Name Usage

1Be careful not to confuse subject and object pronouns.

• Subject pronouns should be used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

I you he she it we they

Incorrect Her and me volunteer after school.Correct She and I volunteer after school.

• Object pronouns take the place of a word or group of words that are the object of a verb or a preposition.

me you him her it us them

Incorrect Mr. Okwu asked she and I to help. Correct Mr. Okwu asked her and me to help.

Incorrect He gave the forms to she and I.Correct He gave the forms to her and me.

Complete each sentence using the correct pronoun.

1. Lina and volunteer at the senior center.

2. Mr. Okwu trained Lina and .

3. We asked for when we got there.

4. He asked to read to the seniors.

5. were shy at first.

6. The seniors clapped for Lina and when we were done.

Proofread this paragraph. Draw a line through the pronoun errors. Write the correction above.

I read for Mrs. Collins every Saturday. Her loves my reading. Her and me really enjoy

spending time together. When it’s time for she and I to say goodbye, we’re always sad. She

gave me a special book for my mother and I. It’s called Moms. My mom and me loved it.me

She She and I

her and me

I

Ime

him

Weme

us

© Evan-Moor Corp. • EMC 2756 • Language Fundamentals 155Double Negatives

Name Usage

2Negatives are words that mean “no.” When there are two negatives in the same sentence, it’s called a double negative. Avoid double negatives.

Incorrect Toby didn’t have nothing to do.Correct Toby didn’t have anything to do.

Rewrite each sentence so there is no longer a double negative.

1. Toby didn’t have no idea about how to spend his Saturday afternoon.

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

2. “I don’t have nothing to do,” he complained to his grandmother.

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

3. “You haven’t got nothing to do?” Grandma said in surprise.

______________________________________________________________________

4. “The back porch hasn’t been cleaned out for no time,” she continued.

______________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. Since Toby didn’t have nothing else to do, he cleaned the back porch for Grandma.

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Answers may vary. Accept any correct version of the sentence that eliminates the double negative.

Toby didn’t have any idea about how to spend his Saturday

afternoon.

“I don’t have anything to do,” he complained to his

grandmother.

“The back porch hasn’t been cleaned out for some time,”

she continued.

Since Toby had nothing else to do, he cleaned the back

porch for Grandma.

“You haven’t got anything to do?” Grandma said in surprise.

156 Language Fundamentals • EMC 2756 • © Evan-Moor Corp.Using Good and Well; Bad and Badly

Name Usage

3People often confuse the words good, well, bad, and badly.

• The word good is an adjective. It describes a noun or pronoun.

Greg is a good singer.

• The word well is an adverb. It describes a verb and sometimes an adjective.

Greg sings well.

• The word bad is an adjective. It describes a noun or pronoun. Do not use bad as an adverb.

Miranda is a bad singer.

• The word badly is an adverb. It describes a verb or adjective.

Miranda sings badly.

Complete each sentence correctly.

1. Choir practice went yesterday.

2. Everyone sang , especially the tenors.

3. However, Greg’s solo was really .

4. He performed during practice.

Write four sentences using the words in parentheses.

5. (good)

6. (well)

7. (bad)

8. (badly)

Answers will vary.

well/badly

well/badly

good/bad

well/badly

© Evan-Moor Corp. • EMC 2756 • Language Fundamentals 157Usage: Review 1

Name Usage

Review 1

Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer to each question.

1. Which sentence is writ ten correctly?𝖠 Auntie Meg gave a puppy to my brother and I.𝖡 Me and my brother always wanted a puppy.𝖢 My brother and I promised to take good care of the puppy.𝖣 The puppy chased my brother and I all over the yard.

2. Which sentence is writ ten correctly?𝖠 My dad and I play basketball after dinner.𝖡 Him and me shoot baskets for about an hour.𝖢 My mother joins my dad and I sometimes.𝖣 Her and me like to fake out my dad.

3. Which sentence is writ ten correctly?𝖠 Cercie and Emily didn’t hear no key in the door.𝖡 There was no sound as the door opened.𝖢 When Andy walked in the room, she didn’t see no cats.𝖣 Cercie and Emily didn’t waste no time running to greet Andy.

4. Which sentence is writ ten correctly?𝖠 I wanted to win bad.𝖡 She was well as a chess player.𝖢 Today’s game went good.𝖣 I performed badly on the oral quiz.

5. Which sentence is writ ten correctly?𝖠 Sienna is a good writer.𝖡 She writes good whenever we have to hand something in.𝖢 Her writing is always as well anyone’s.𝖣 Sienna’s has writ ten good since she was in first grade.

© Evan-Moor Corp. • EMC 2756 • Language Fundamentals 211Usage

Name

EDITING: Usage

26Proofread these paragraphs. Find the 10 errors, cross them out, and write the words correctly above them.

Our class put on a play for the whole school yesterday. It went pret ty good.

My friends and me had a lot of fun!

All the actors remembered their lines, and the audience set still in their

seats for the whole hour. I didn’t have no lines to memorize because I

worked backstage. I like being behind the scenes bet ter than being on stage.

Being in front of all those people would be too nerve-racking!

I was the prop master. My job was to make sure all the props were where

they needed to be and were returned to the right places. During a play, things

can get pret ty hectic! At one point, we lost some props!

Before the show, I layed the swords by the prop table. Kerry and Catalina

picked them up for their scene. They said they lay them in the same place

after the scene, but no one could find them. Whom could have moved them?

It turned out that Kevin thought he needed them for the next scene, but

he wasn’t supposed to be onstage until the next act! He had stayed up all

night rehearsing his lines and was confused. Thankfully, we found them in

time and didn’t have no more problems.

Kevin laid down for a nap this afternoon, so he is ready to go for our next

performance. Our director and him had a talk about get ting enough sleep

before a performance!

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