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Teacher Workbooks Monthly Helpers July – Volume 1
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Table of Contents
Theme
September Days and Events 1-30
Answers 31-32
Format
Cinquain 1, 5, 10, 19, 21-22, 27
Acrostic Poem 2, 12, 23, 30
Editing 8, 17, 26
Alphabetization 6, 15-16, 24
Paragraph/Summary Writing 3-4, 13, 18, 20, 25
Haiku 9, 11, 28
Sorting 7, 14, 29
Answers 31-32
Standard
Students use spoken, written, and visual language to
accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning,
enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of
information) 1-30
Answers 31-32
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Mary Had a Little Lamb Mary Had a Little Lamb is a popular children’s poem written by Mary Elizabeth
Sawyer and published on September 1, 1830. The lamb in the poem reveals devotion to Mary who cared and loved the lamb.
Write a word cinquain on the term love or care. A word cinquain poem is composed of 5 lines. The first line is a oneword title. The second line is two words that describe the title. The third line is three action words related to the title. The fourth line is four words that are a sentence or express a feeling. The fifth line is one word that is a synonym for the title.
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National Blueberry Popsicle Day September 2nd marks National Blueberry Popsicle Day in the United States.
Popsicles are a favorite dessert for many people worldwide! Families serve this delicious dessert often at home and many restaurants offer this delectable dessert on menus.
Write an acrostic poem using the word popsicle.
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Uncle Sam The term “Uncle Sam” is well known as a nickname for the United States
government. It is also aligned with Samuel Wilson, a meat packer during the War of 1812 who lived in Troy, New York. Wilson’s nickname at the time was “Uncle Sam” and many think this may have been the inspiration that led to the symbol that today symbolizes the United States. Although most historians aren’t certain on the origin of this symbol, it’s believed it’s a result of Samuel Wilson. Traditionally, “Uncle Sam’s” appears with a white goatee and starspangled outfit. It is agreed that the figure of Uncle Sam is an invention of artists and political cartoonists perspectives.
Write a paragraph about the Uncle Sam using words from the word box.
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Newspaper Carrier Day The first newspaper in the United States appeared in 1690 Boston. Published without
permission and titled Publick Occurences, the issue was immediately suppressed and all the copies destroyed! The Bosto NewsLetter was the first successful newspaper in 1704 and started by postmaster John Campbell. By 1814, newpapers began to play a central role in the events of the nation. Newspaper growth continued as the nation developed and throughout many national events, including such events as the Industrial Revolution. Today newspapers continue to inform the public about local, state, and worldwide events. September 4 th marks National Newspaper Carrier Day. Think about the people who help deliver this informational source to homes and businesses.
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National Cheese Pizza Day
National Cheese Pizza Day is celebrated in the United States each September 5 th . Think about this favored meal. What is your favorite pizza to eat? Maybe you like plain cheese or pepperoni. Write a syllable cinquain poem on the topic of pizza.
A syllable cinquain poem is composed of 5 lines. The first line has two syllables and is the title; the second has four syllables; the third line has six; the fourth line has eight; and the fifth line has two syllables.
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Read a Book Day eptember 6 th marks Read a Book Day in the United States. Reading is a
favorite pastime for many people. Books come in all different shapes and sizes. They follow the format of various genres, such as mystery, poetry, science fiction, romance, adventure, and comedy! Many movies that people enjoy are based on books! Think about your feelings toward reading and go out and read a book today and everyday!
Place each word below in alphabetical order. Remember to check for correct spelling!
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Better Breakfast Month September marks Better Breakfast Month in the United States. Breakfast is an
important part and meal. Breakfast provides the energy the body needs to have a good and strong start to each day. Many different breakfast foods exist. Remember to eat your breakfast each day! Write the following terms in the corresponding columns below: cereal, breakfast, milk, pancakes, juice, eggs, bacon, waffles, sugar, yogurt, fruit, oatmeal.
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International Literacy Day
International literacy Day is celebrates each September 8 th . This day reminding the world of the importance of literacy? which includes the abilities to speak, listen, read, and writing. Literacy skills begin develop early in life and continue to strengthen depending upon a persons varies experiences with literacy. Whats most important in literacy development was the connections that people make with what they say, hear, write, and read. The connections help deepen the understood of the information that is received through these means? Literacy is an important skill that surrounds all arenas!
Read through the following paragraph. Edit the paragraph for correct punctuation, grammar, and spelling. Rewrite the paragraph correctly on the lines below.
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Teddy Bear Day The Teddy Bear has its roots in the United States and was named after
President Teddy Roosevelt. Each September 9 th marks Teddy Bear Day. This popular animal is a favorite among many people of all ages! Many Teddy Bears are stuffed animals that are special to their owner(s). Write a haiku poem about the Teddy Bear.
Write a haiku on the Teddy Bear. Many haikus have three lines with the first and third lines having five syllables and the second line having seven syllables.
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National Courtesy Month Courtesy is a virtue considered by many as essential to human friendships
and interactions. Courtesy is a virtue that includes the ability to be polite and sensitive to others. Demonstrating a courteous nature helps maintain and nurture friendships among people. Think about this important human virtue and character trait. Write a word cinquain on the topic of courtesy.
Write a word cinquain on the term courtesy. A word cinquain poem is composed of five lines. The first line is a oneword title. The second line is two words that describe the title. The third line is three action words related to the title. The fourth line is four words that are a sentence or express a feeling. The fifth line is one word that is a synonym for the title.
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Patriot Day: World Trade Center Rememberance Day The World Trade Center, also known as the Twin Towers, collapsed due to an
act of terrorism on September 11 th . September 11 th marks a day in history that will be felt by many people, world wide, for years to come. It is hard to capture the depth and many feelings associated with this violent act of terrorism against the United States. What is often desired is the peaceful alignment among the diversities of the world. Think about the concept of peace.
Write a haiku on the topic of peace.
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National Chocolate Milk Shake Day September 12 th marks National Chocolate Milk Shake Day in the United
States! When was the last time you enjoyed a delicious chocolate milk shake? Refreshing and delicious, try one today!
Write an acrostic poem using the word chocolate.
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National Peanut Day September 13 th marks National Peanut Day. The origin of the peanut remains
a mystery as no fossil remains can prove its beginning. However, it is thought that the peanut may have originated from Brazil or Peru. By the time the Spanish explorers began their exploration of the New Word, peanuts were cultivated as far North as Mexico. The peanut returned to Spain and continues to be grown there today. Eventually, the peanut crop spread to Asia and Africa and ultimately North America. Equipment developed in the early 1900’s led to the abilities to plant, cultivate, pick, shell, and clean the peanut kernels. Researcher George Washington Carver explored the peanut at the Tuskeegee Institute where he discoved more than 300 uses of the peanut!
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First Department Store Opens The term department store refers to a retail establishment that sells items that
would be categorized in different departments. Some of the departments included in department stores include furniture, apparel, appliances, cosmetics, and hardware. Many people like to shop in department stores because it can be a one stop shopping experience, depending on the items needed. The first department store opened on September 14 th in the United States. What department stores have you shopped in lately? Write the following terms in the corresponding columns: apparel, furniture, paint, toiletries, appliances, shoes, hardware, departments, recreation, retail.
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Baby Safety Month September celebrates Baby Safety Month in the United States of America.
Babies require special attention and care. Babies love to put things in their mouths and look at stimulating and colorful objects. Babies communicate in many ways, especially by crying. Different cries often signal different needs. Babies eat special food that is pureed as they don’t have teeth until they get a little older. When riding in a car, a baby must be in an approved and appropriately sized car seat.
Place each word below in alphabetical order. Remember to check for correct spelling!
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Collect Rocks Day The earth is made up of rocks and minerals. The outside of the earth is made
up of a hard shell called the crust while inside the earth is a liquid core made up of molten rock. All rocks are made up of at least two minerals. There are over 3,000 identified minerals that have been categorized into eight groups. Rocks break apart into smaller pieces due to erosion and natural elements such as the wind and rain. When broken into small enough pieces, rock turns into sand! Rocks go through what is known as the rock cycle. They are formed, broken down, and then reformed again. This process takes thousands and sometimes millions of years. September 16 th marks Collect Rocks Day. Make sure you do!
Write a paragraph about rocks using words from the word box below.
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Library Card Sign Up Day
September 17 th marks Library Card sign Up Day. Libraries is a wonderful source of informations and resources. Libraries offering collections of literacy materials not usual owned privately. Libraries house books and periodicals that can be share with the general public. In order to Borrow these materials, a person must have a library card. This card enables the reader to borrow the materials for a designation length of time. Many types of libraries exist? For example, there are college librarie’s, public libraries, corporate libraries, and private libraries. Most public and school libraries require a library card in order to borrowing materials. Think about where your public library is located? Do you have a library card? If not, you might consider signing up on September 17 for a library card!
Read through the following paragraph. Edit the paragraph for correct punctuation, grammar, and spelling; rewrite the corrected paragraph below.
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National PLAYDOH Day Did you know that PLAYDOH was originally created as a molding material
used as a wallpaper cleaner? Yes, it was! PLAYDOH was developed by Noah and Joseph McVicker and introduced in 1956. Today PLAYDOH is a favorite modeling toy filled with color and a child’s imagination. National PLAYDOH Day, celebrated each September 18 th , helps recognize this creative toy. When first introduced in 1956, PLAYDOH was available in only one color, off white. One year later, three additional colors became available: red, blue, and yellow. As a result of PLAYDOH’s popularity, the modeling compound was distributed internationally for the first time to France, Italy, and England.
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National Piano Month
September is National Piano Month. The piano is considered to be among the most beautiful of instruments. The instrument was developed in Florence, Italy by Bartolomeo Cristofori in 1700. This first piano, in the form of a keyboard, led the way for what today is still among the oldest and surviving instruments. Over the piano’s 300 year old history, the instrument continued to gain popularity. Piano lessons were among a favorite pastime during the 1800’s and during the Industrial Revolution, piano factories grew at amazing rates!
Think about this beautiful instrument and write a syllable cinquain about the piano.
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First Railroad Station Opened September 20 th marks the day of the first railroad station opening. Railroad
stations have been called railway stations or depot interchangeably. Passengers and goods may be loaded and unloaded at these locations. Some locals have a building, called a terminal, for passengers to find a bite to eat, purchase tickets, or meet up with loved ones.
Write a paragraph about a railroad station using words from the word box below.
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Miniature Golf Day
The 21 st of each September is recognized as Miniature Golf Day in the United States. Miniature Golf is a recreational activity enjoyed by people of all ages. Moe and more miniature golf locals are available. When was the last time you played miniature golf with your friends and/or family? This September 21 st , make sure you get out there and play a round! You might even win a free round of miniature golf if you get a hole in one!
A Write a syllable cinquain on the topic of miniature golf.
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Band Aid Invented The BandAid was invented on September 22, 1920 by Johnson and Johnson
employee Earle Dickson. The idea was the result of tending to his accidentprone wife, Josephine. The Johnson and Johnson Company, started by pharmacist Robert Johnson and his two brothers, first produced the dry, cotton and gauze dressings that would remain sterile in a sealed package until opened.
Write a word cinquain on the BandAid! A word cinquain poem is composed of 5 lines. The first line is a oneword title. The second line is two words that describe the title. The third line is three action words related to the title. The fourth line is four words that are a sentence or express a feeling. The fifth line is one word that is a synonym for the title.
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Classical Music Month September is Classical Music Month in the United States. The Classical Era
only lasted about 70 years yet the change in music was substantial. Greater importance was placed on the clarity of the music, especially in regard to expressive melodies. Haydn, Mozart, Gluck, and Beethoven were the most wellknown and influential composers of the classical era.
Write an acrostic poem using the word classical.
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First Toy Store Opened September 24 th marks the day the first toy store opened. Toy stores cater to
people of all ages! Toy stores sell products such as video games, stuffed animals, educational software, boardgames, and puzzles. Many toy stores are available to the public today. Think about your favorite toy store and the words listed below in the word box.
Place each word below in alphabetical order. Remember to check for correct spelling!
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Mary Poppins Walt Disney’s Mary Poppins debuted in movie form on September 25, 1964. The
main character in the story, Mary Poppins, is best known for her wind blown arrival and umbrella landing. Mary Poppins is the main character in a series of childrens books written by P.L. Travers and illustrated by Mary Shepard. The original Mary Poppins story was written in 1934. The story has been adapted for both stage and movie form. The movie has been nominated for fourteen Academy Awards.
Write a paragraph about the movie Mary Poppins using words from the word box below.
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Johnny Appleseed
John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, was born on September 26,1774 near Leominster, Massachusetts. John Chapman evolved into a nursery person who planted apple trees all over western parts of New York and Pennsylvania. Orchards that exist in those areas today are linked to the origin of his apple trees. Johnny Appleseed as he became known, simply explored new territories, and planted apple seeds. He worked and lived alone for many months at a time, with only Native Americans and animals for companionship. Chapman was a small man who was well known for his kind and gentle nature. It’s hard to estimate the number of apple trees planted, yet his legacy lives on yet today.
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National Rice Month Rice is a world wide nutritious grain consumed by people world wide. More
than half the world consumes this produce, considered to be among the top cereal grains. Rice is the third largest produced crop and can be grown almost anywhere. Rice is often grown in a spot called a paddy that has shallow water the rice can withstand and needs! Rice can be puffed or popped and is cooked by boiling or steaming. How do you like your rice?
Write a word cinquain on the term rice.
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First Airport Opens Airports are a local where airplanes land and take off. Airports, run by local,
state, or federal governmental agencies consist of at the very least a runway or helipad. Other structures often associated with an airport, depending on the size, are hangers and terminals. The first airport opened on September 28 th . Today, there are more than 50,000 airports in the world, including more than 19,00 in the United States alone. Earliest airport runways consisted of open and large grassy areas. Today, runways are smooth and flat to accommodate the various weights of planes landing.
Think about the concept of flight and write a haiku about the topic of flight.
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Scotland Yard Scotland Yard, also referred to as The Yard, was formed in London on
September 29, 1829. Formed by Sir Robert Peel and the assistance of Francois Eugene Vidocq Scotland Yard, the Metropolitan Police Service, is the responsible agent for policing the Greater London Area. Think about the following terms and list each in the corresponding syllable columns: Scotland, Police, force, order, formation, justice, technology, crime, patrol, officer, valuable, guards, stolen, detectives, and
Name ________________________________________ Date __________________________ September Monthly Observances
Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.
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Safety Pin Invented New York mechanic William Hunt invented the safety pin on September 30.
Hunt was also the inventor of other items still used today, including the safety pin! Other inventions developed by Hunt were the sewing machine, knife sharpener, and ice plough. Think of all the uses of a safety pin today.
Write an acrostic poem on the terms safety pins.
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Answers Page 6 1. book 2. comedy 3. genre 4. library 5. movie 6. mystery 7. pastime 8. poem 9. reading 10. romance
Page 7 1 – milk, juice, eggs, fruit 2 – breakfast, pancakes, bacon, waffles, sugar, yogurt, oatmeal 3 – cereal
Page 8 International Literacy Day is celebrated each September 8 th . This day reminds the world of the
importance of literacy, which includes the abilities to speak, listen, read, and write. Literacy skills begin developing early in life and continue to strengthen depending upon a persons varied experiences with literacy. What’s most important in literacy development are the connections that people make with what they say, hear, write, and read. The connections help deepen the understanding of the information that is received through these means. Literacy is an important skill that surrounds all arenas!
Page 14 1 – paint, shoes, 2 – hardware, retail 3 – apparel, furniture, toiletries, departments 4 – recreation, appliances
Page 15 1. attention 2. baby 3. blanket 4. bottle 5. car seat 6. crib 7. cry 8. infant 9. mobile 10. rattle
Page 17 September 17 th marks Library Card Sign Up Day. Libraries are a wonderful source of information
and resources. Libraries offer collections of literacy materials not usually owned privately. Libraries house books and periodicals that can be shared with the general public. In order to borrow these materials, a person must have a library card. This card enables the reader to borrow the materials for a designated length of time. Many types of libraries exist. For example, there are college libraries, public libraries, corporate libraries, and private libraries. Most public and school libraries require a library card in order to borrow materials. Think about where your public library is located. Do you have a library card? If not, you might consider signing up on September 17 for a library card!
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Page 24 bikes board games cards games gifts jigsaw puzzle puzzle stuffed animals toys video games
Page 29 1 – force, crime, guards 2 – police, order, patrol, stolen, Scotland 3 – formation, justice, officer, robbery, detectives 4 – valuable, investigate, technology
