How To Babysit an Orangutan Reading Assignments
The first 6 assignments are required for everyone to complete. You will choose 3 of the remaining 9 to complete for the week.
Definitions
Write the definitions for each vocabulary
word in this week’s reading. Be sure to
include the word, the part of speech, the
definition, and a sentence for each word.
Vocabulary Power
Read pgs 252-253 in the
anthology. Complete the
Vocabulary-Writing
Connection.
Spelling Worksheets
Complete the spelling
worksheets, and study
for the spelling test on
Friday.
Activity Sheets
Complete the activity
sheets.
Grammar
Complete the grammar worksheets.
Summary
Summarize “How to Baby sit an
Orangutan” Remember to include only
the most important information and
details in the selection.
Creative Acrostic
Read the directions and
complete the assignment on
the worksheet titled Creative
Acrostic.
A Week in the Life
Read the directions and
complete the assignment
on the worksheet titled
A Week in the Life.
Listening Checklist
Create a checklist &
illustrations of things
that good listeners
should do. You need to
come up with at least 5.
Think & Respond
Would you prefer a career working with
animals or a career working with people?
Write a paragraph containing details to
support your choice.
Writing Headlines
containing vocabulary words. Use words
in any way to catch the reader’s interest.
Write at least 3 headlines.
Predict
What you think might
happen to Nanang. Write a
paragraph containing good
details.
Optional
Identify the Narrator
Of the story. What
words in the story show
you who is telling the
story.
Optional
Make a List
Of at least 10 things you
learned about orangutans
from this selection. Use
at least 3 complex
sentences in your
writing. Then proofread
your work for correct
grammar and usage.
Optional
Build New Words
See how many new words you can write by
rearranging the letters in each spelling word.
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