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Side A
Name _____________________________________________ Date _________________________
WORD
of the Day
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Use the word below in a sentence that suggests
why people fear toxic waste dumps.
toxic: (adj.) poisonous, deadly
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Sentence Mender
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Rewrite the sentence to make it correct.
The older childrins can make there own lunchs
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Cursive Quote
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Copy the quotation in cursive writing.
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—White Mountain Apache saying
Do you agree with this idea? Explain your answer in cursive on another sheet of paper.
Analogy of the Day
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Complete the analogy.
Desk is to classroom as __________________________ is to solar system.
 A. school
 B. student
 C. universe
 D. planet
Explain how the analogy works: _______________________________________________________
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Side B
Y Ready, Set, READ!
Read the dictionary entry.
Then answer the questions.
beam (beem)
1. noun A ray or band of light
from a flashlight, a car headlight,
or the sun.
2. noun A long, thick piece of wood,
concrete, or metal used to support
the roof or floors of a building.
3. verb To shine. The sun beamed
across the water.
4. verb To smile widely. Greg
beamed when he saw the “A” on his
report.
1. Which meaning of beam fits when
you are very happy?
_____________________________________
2. Write a sentence that uses beam
as a noun.
_____________________________________
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verb beaming, beamed
Hink Pinks are one-syllable word pairs that rhyme to fit clues.
Example
angry father = mad dad
Solve these Hink Pink riddles.
1. What is the label on a paper sack? _________________________________________
2. Where do Mickey and Minnie live? _________________________________________
3. Where is a cozy place to read? _____________________________________________
4. Who is the best collector of postage? _______________________________________
5. What are unusual coins given back? _______________________________________
6. What is a shabby trumpet? ________________________________________________
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3 BrainTeaser
Answers
Jumpstart 8
Word of the Day: Check students’ sentences for accurate usage of the term.
Sentence Mender: The older children can make their own lunches.
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. Meaning 4. 2. Sample sentence: The lantern sent out a beam
of light into the cave.
Brainteaser: 1. bag tag 2. mouse house 3. book nook 4. stamp champ 5. strange
change 6. worn horn
Connections to the Common Core State Standards
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4.L.6
4.L.5
4.L.4
4.L.3
4.L.2
Language
4.L.1
4.RF.4
4.RI.10
4.RI.8
4.RI.7
4.RI.6
4.RI.5
4.RI.4
4.RI.3
4.RI.2
4.RL.10
4.RL.9
4.RI.1
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4.RF.3
Reading:
Foundational
Skills
Reading:
Informational Text
4.RL.7
4.RL.6
4.RL.5
4.RL.4
4.RL.3
JS
4.RL.2
Reading:
Literature
4.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 4. For details on these standards, visit the
CCSS Web site: www.corestandards.org/the-standards/.
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