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Name _____________________________________________ Date _________________________
WORD
of the Day
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Use the word below in a short paragraph about
something that stops progress or prevents movement.
barrier: (n.) something that stands in the way; obstacle
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Sentence Mender
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Rewrite the sentence to make it correct.
I one furst prize kerry said with pride
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Cursive Quote
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Copy the quotation in cursive writing.
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—Confucius
What do you think the philosopher meant? Write your answer in cursive on another sheet
of paper.
Analogy of the Day
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Complete the analogy.
Bear is to den as __________________________ is to web.
 A. house
 B. cub
 C. search engine
 D. spider
Explain how the analogy works: _______________________________________________________
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Side B
Y Ready, Set, READ!
Read the story. Then answer the questions.
Not only is Molly the prettiest dog that ever lived, she’s the smartest.
I am not talking through my hat. My dog is a genius.
We live in an apartment building, so we can’t simply
let Molly out into the backyard to do her business. No,
we need to put on her leash and take her to a nearby
park. Molly understands. To inform us that she needs to
go out, she’ll whack the bells dangling from our doorknob.
Smart to have learned this, right? But yesterday, she outdid herself.
We were eating when Molly trotted over, bringing a sock as a gift. (She’s
well brought up, you see.) Then she barked. Was it a “play with me” bark?
An “I’m thirsty” bark? Who knows? They all sound pretty much alike. When
she barked again, I decided to get to the bottom of the matter.
“Molly, if you need to go out, go whack the bells. Stop barking.”
Giving me a dismissive look she generally reserves for a cat toy, she
padded out of the room and gave those bells a thumping they’ll never forget.
So, what do you think? Amazing, right?
1. What does it mean when the writer says he is not talking through his hat?
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2. Why do you think Molly gave her owner a dismissive look? ______________________
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3 BrainTeaser
Climb the word ladder to change give to
take. Change only one letter at a time.
Write the new word on each step.
take
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give
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Answers
Jumpstart 1
Word of the Day: Check students’ paragraphs for accurate usage of the term.
Sentence Mender: “I won first prize,” Kerry said with pride.
Cursive Quote: Check students’ handwriting for accuracy and legibility. Responses
will vary.
Analogy of the Day: D; (object-location analogy) Check that students’ answers are
reasonable.
Ready, Set, Read! 1. He means that he knows what he’s talking about. 2. Molly seemed
frustrated that her owner did not understand what she wanted.
Brainteaser: Answers may vary; sample answer: hive, have, cave, cake
Connections to the Common Core State Standards
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5.L.6
5.L.5
5.L.4
5.L.3
5.L.2
Language
5.L.1
5.RF.4
5.RI.10
5.RI.8
5.RI.7
5.RI.4
5.RI.3
5.RI.2
5.RI.1
5.RL.7
5.RL.10
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5.RF.3
Reading:
Foundational
Skills
Reading:
Informational Text
5.RL.6
5.RL.5
5.RL.4
5.RL.3
JS
5.RL.2
Reading:
Literature
5.RL.1
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As shown in the chart below, this activity will help you meet your specific state reading and
language arts standards as well as those outlined in the CCSS. These materials address the
following standards for students in grade 5. For details on these standards, visit the
CCSS Web site: www.corestandards.org/the-standards/.
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