Correlated to
Current Standards
Grades 2–8
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• 36 lessons, each includes:
- 4 related paragraphs
with capitalization,
punctuation, spelling,
& language errors
- a writing prompt
• Student & teacher resources:
- editing checklist
- language handbook
- full-size editing key
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Introduction to Daily Paragraph Editing
Why Daily Paragraph Editing?
Daily Paragraph Editing is designed to help students master and retain grade-level skills in
language mechanics and expression through focused, daily practice. Instead of practicing
skills in a series of random, decontextualized exercises, Daily Paragraph Editing embeds
language skills in paragraphs that represent the types of text that students encounter in
their daily reading and writing activities across the curriculum. A weekly writing activity
allows students to apply the skills they have been practicing throughout the week in their
own short compositions.
What’s in Daily Paragraph Editing?
Daily Paragraph Editing contains lessons for 36 weeks, with a separate lesson for each day.
Each week’s lessons for Monday through Thursday consist of individual reproducible
paragraphs that contain errors in the following skills:
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capitalization
punctuation
spelling
language usage, and more
Student’s daily lesson pages for Monday through Thursday include:
• a label indicating the type
of writing modeled in the
weekly lesson
• a paragraph with
errors for students
to correct; along
with the other
3 paragraphs for
the week, this
forms a complete
composition
• as needed, the
“Watch For” logo
alerts students to
more challenging
skills to address
in the paragraph
• daily and weekly
lesson identifiers
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Students correct the errors in each daily paragraph by marking directly on the page. A
reproducible sheet of Proofreading Marks (see page 10) helps familiarize students with
the standard form for marking corrections on written text. Full-page Editing Keys show
corrections for all errors in the daily paragraphs. Error Summaries help teachers identify
the targeted skills in each week’s lessons, and therefore help teachers plan to review or
introduce the specific skills needed by their students.
Teacher’s full-sized annotated Editing Key pages include:
• a label indicating the type
of writing modeled in the
weekly lesson
EDITING KEY: Science Article
Daily Paragraph Editing
Preview the 4 daily lessons to ensure you review or introduce skills that may be unfamiliar to students.
• the original
student text
with corrections
marked in red
(using the
proofreading
marks
presented on
page 10)
• daily and weekly
lesson identifiers
A Salty History
Error Summary
Capitalization
Did you know that salt is a mineral that
forms in the ground The salt that is removed
from salt mines is a rock called “halite.” You
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are really sprinkling tiny rocks on your food.
When you use a salt shaker You can also get
salt from seawater The oceans salt is very
better
pure Many people think it tastes bettar than
table salt. Mmm. which salt do you prefer
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Do we need salt Yes, we do. Our cells
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need salt to stay alife. As a matter of fact,
alive
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salt makes up nearly one percent of our bodys
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blood and cells. Salt is used to preserve foods
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because it kills germs salt is also used to make
• a summary of the
errors in each
paragraph to use
in identifying
unfamiliar skills
to teach or review
with students
prior to assigning
the paragraph.
Some students
may be more
successful if you
share the Error
Summary with
them before they
read and edit the
paragraph.
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as a writing model for students. The weekly
four-paragraph compositions cover a broad range of expository and narrative writing
forms from across the curriculum, including the following:
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• nonfiction texts TUESDAY
on grade-level topics in socialWEEK
studies
and science
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• biographies, book reviews, editorials, instructions, interviews, journal
entries, and letters
• fables, fantasy and science fiction, historical fiction, personal narratives,
and realistic fiction
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Each Friday lesson consists of a writing prompt that directs students to write in response
to the week’s four-paragraph composition. This gives students the opportunity to apply the
skills they have practiced during the week in their own writing. Students gain experience
writing in a wide variety of forms, always with the support of familiar models.
Friday writing prompts include:
• a prompt to write a composition in the same
form as modeled in the weekly lesson
• sample topic
sentences to
support reluctant
writers
• a weekly lesson
identifier
• hints to help
students
address
skills that are
specific to the
writing form
• a label indicating
the type of
writing modeled
in the weekly
lesson
An Editing Checklist for students (see page 11) helps them revise their own writing or
critique their peers’ efforts. An Assessment Rubric (see page 9) is provided to help you
assess student writing.
A reproducible student Language Handbook (pages 168–176) outlines the usage and
mechanics rules for students to follow in editing the daily paragraphs. The Handbook
includes examples to help familiarize students with how the conventions of language
and mechanics are applied in authentic writing.
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How to Use Daily Paragraph Editing
You may use Daily Paragraph Editing in several ways, depending on your instructional
objectives and your students’ needs. Over time, you will probably want to introduce
each of the presentation strategies outlined below so you can identify the approach
that works best for you and your students.
The four paragraphs that comprise each week’s editing lessons include a set of errors
that are repeated throughout all four paragraphs. We recommend that you provide
a folder for students to keep their Daily Paragraph Editing reference materials and
weekly lessons. It will work best to reproduce and distribute all four daily paragraphs
for a given week on Monday. That way, students can use the previous days’ lessons
for reference as the week progresses.
Directed Group Lessons
Daily Paragraph Editing activities will be most successful if you first introduce them
as a group activity. You might also have students edit individual copies of the day’s
lesson as you work through the paragraph with the group. Continue presenting the
Monday through Thursday lessons to the entire class until you are confident that
students are familiar with the editing process. Try any of the following methods to
direct group lessons:
Option 1
1. Create and display an overhead transparency of the day’s paragraph.
2. Read the paragraph aloud just as it is written, including all the errors.
3. Read the paragraph a second time, using phrasing and intonation that
would be appropriate if all end punctuation were correct. (You may find it
helpful to read from the Editing Key.) Read all other errors as they appear
in the text.
4. Guide students in correcting all end punctuation and initial capitals in the
paragraph; mark corrections in erasable pen on the overhead transparency.
5. After the paragraph is correctly divided into sentences, review it one
sentence at a time. Have volunteers point out errors as you come to them,
and identify the necessary corrections. Encourage students to explain the
reason for each correction; explain or clarify any rules that are unfamiliar.
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Option 2
Follow Steps 1–4 on page 4, and then work with students to focus on one type of
error at a time, correcting all errors of the same type (i.e., capitalization, commas,
subject/verb agreement, spelling, etc.) in the paragraph before moving on to another
type. Refer to the Error Summary in the Editing Key to help you identify the various
types of errors.
Option 3
Use directed group lesson time to conduct a minilesson on one or more of the skills
emphasized in that day’s lesson. This is especially appropriate for new or unfamiliar
skills, or for skills that are especially challenging or confusing for students. After
introducing a specific skill, use the approach outlined in Option 2 to focus on that
skill in one or more of the week’s daily paragraphs. To provide additional practice,
refer to the Skills Scope & Sequence to find other paragraphs that include the same
target skill.
Individual Practice
Once students are familiar with the process for editing the daily paragraphs, they may
work on their own or with a partner to make corrections. Be sure students have their
Proofreading Marks available to help them mark their corrections. Remind students
to refer to the student Language Handbook as needed for guidance in the rules of
mechanics and usage. Some students may find it helpful to know at the outset the
number and types of errors they are seeking. Provide this information by referring
to the Error Summary on the annotated Editing Key pages. You may wish to use a
transparency on the overhead to check work with the group. Occasionally, you may
wish to assess students’ acquisition of skills by collecting and reviewing their work
before they check it.
Customizing Instruction
Some of the skills covered in Daily Paragraph Editing may not be part of the gradelevel expectancies in the language program you use. Some skills may even be taught
differently in your program from the way they are modeled in Daily Paragraph Editing.
In such cases, follow the approach used in your program. Simply revise the paragraph
text as needed by covering it with correction fluid or by writing in changes before you
reproduce copies for students.
Comma usage is an area where discrepancies are most likely to arise. Daily Paragraph
Editing uses the “closed” style, where commas are included after short introductory
phrases. Except for commas used in salutations, closings, dates, and between city
and state in letters, journals, or news articles, all commas that appear in the daily
paragraphs have been correctly placed according to the closed style. All other skills
related to the use of commas are practiced by requiring students to insert missing
commas, rather than moving or deleting extraneous commas.
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Occasionally, you or your students may make a correction that differs from that
shown in the Editing Key. The decision to use an exclamation mark instead of
a period, or a period instead of a semicolon, is often a subjective decision made
by individual writers. When discrepancies of this sort arise, capitalize on the
“teachable moment” to let students know that there are gray areas in English usage
and mechanics, and discuss how each of the possible correct choices can affect the
meaning or tone of the writing.
You may wish to have your students mark corrections on the daily paragraphs in a
manner that differs from the common proofreading marks on page 10. If so, model
the marking style you wish students to follow as you conduct group lessons on an
overhead, and point out any differences between the standard proofing marks and
those to be used by your students.
Using the Writing Prompts
Have students keep their daily paragraphs in a folder so they can review the week’s
four corrected paragraphs on Friday. Identify the type of writing modeled in the
four-paragraph composition and any of its special features (e.g., dialog in a fictional
narrative; salutation, closing, and paragraph style in a letter; opinion statements and
supporting arguments in an editorial; etc.).
Present the Friday writing prompt on an overhead transparency, write it on the
board, or distribute individual copies to students. Take a few minutes to brainstorm
ideas with the group and to focus on language skills that students will need to
address in their writing.
After students complete their writing, encourage them to use the Editing Checklist
(see page 11) to review or revise their work. You may also wish to have partners
review each other’s writing. To conduct a more formal assessment of students’
writing, use the Assessment Rubric on page 9.
If you assign paragraph writing for homework, be sure students have the week’s four
corrected paragraphs available as a reference. You may wish to set aside some time
for volunteers to read their completed writing to the class, or display compositions
on a weekly writing bulletin board for students to enjoy.
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In a Date
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Between City & State & City & Country Names
After Salutation & Closing in a Letter
Punctuation: Commas
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In Contractions
Use of Correct Pronouns
Use of Correct Adjective & Adverbial Forms
Correct Use of Verb Tenses
Correct Use of Singular & Plural Forms
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Titles of Books, Magazines, Poems, Stories
Nouns Used as Names (Aunt, Grandpa, etc.)
Names of Places
Names & Titles of People, Nationalities
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Holidays
Days & Months
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EDITING KEY: Biography
Daily Paragraph Editing
Preview the 4 daily lessons to ensure you review or introduce skills that may be unfamiliar to students.
Jane Goodall:
Learning About Animals
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england did these things Her name was jane
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WEEK 1
jane goodall always loved animals she slept
with a toy chimpanzee when she was a baby
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night. when she was four, she hid in a chicken
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BIOGRAPHY: Jane Goodall: Learning About Animals
Daily Paragraph Editing
Name
Jane Goodall:
Learning About Animals
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MONDAY
WEEK 1
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with a toy chimpanzee when she was a baby
Wen she was two, she hid earthworms under
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her pillow she wanted to see what they did at
night. when she was four, she hid in a chicken
house until she saw a chicken lay an egg
TUESDAY
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EDITING KEY: Biography
Daily Paragraph Editing
jane goodall went to africa when she
grew up She wanted to learn more about
animals she began watching chimpanzees in
watched
tanzania She waited and wached until the
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chimps were not afraid of her
WEDNESDAY
WEEK 1
jane goodall watched chimpanzees for many
years she saw baby chimps grow up and start
families of their own She knew each chimp
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BIOGRAPHY: Jane Goodall: Learning About Animals
Daily Paragraph Editing
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grew up She wanted to learn more about
animals she began watching chimpanzees in
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and places
tanzania She waited and wached until the
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jane goodall watched chimpanzees for many
years she saw baby chimps grow up and start
families of their own She knew each chimp
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when she saw it jane helped scientists learn
mor about the way animals behave by watching
chimps for many years
THURSDAY
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Write a paragraph about Jane Goodall and her work. Tell when she first
became interested in learning about animals. Explain how she learned
about chimps. Be sure to start each sentence with a capital letter and
end it with a punctuation mark. Use one of these topic sentences to
begin your paragraph, or write your own:
• Jane Goodall has spent most of her life watching animals.
• The work of Jane Goodall has helped scientists learn about
the way animals act.
FRIDAY – WEEK 1
Biography: Jane Goodall: Learning About Animals
Write a paragraph that tells about where you live. Give the name of your
town or city. Also give the name of your state, country, and continent.
Don’t forget to use a capital letter for the names of places. Use one of
these topic sentences, or write your own:
• There are many different ways to tell about where you live.
• I live in a town, a state, a country, and on a continent.
FRIDAY – WEEK 2
Social Studies Article: Places on Earth
Write a paragraph about exercise. Give examples of ways you can
exercise. Also tell what happens to your body when you exercise. Be sure
to start all sentences with a capital letter and end them with a period,
question mark, or exclamation point. You may use one of these topic
sentences to get started:
• Exercise is good for your heart.
• Many exercises make your heart stronger.
FRIDAY – WEEK 3
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Science Article: A Strong Heart
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Underline Names of Aircraft & Ships
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EDITING KEY: Biography
Daily Paragraph Editing
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Walt Disney’s Cartoon Magic
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Walt Disney lived on a farm when he was
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a young boy. From an early age, walt liked to
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carefully he made lifelike drawings of them.
Walts family had no money for paper but Walt
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WEEK 1
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silent so Walt made a cartoon with music and
talking characters. This cartoon was called
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Steamboat Willie. The star was mickey Mouse.
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Mickey talked and singed, people loved him
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Walt Disney’s Cartoon Magic
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a young boy. From an early age, walt liked to
draw animals. He watched the farm animals
carefully he made lifelike drawings of them.
Walts family had no money for paper but Walt
was clever. he drawed a pig on the wall of his
house. Walt’s parents were not happy! Then
Walts aunt gave him drawing paper
MONDAY
WEEK 1
When walt grew up, he got a job drawing
animuls for animated cartoons. creative ideas
filled Walts head. the other cartoons were
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silent so Walt made a cartoon with music and
talking characters. This cartoon was called
Steamboat Willie. The star was mickey Mouse.
Mickey talked and singed, people loved him
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Walt liked to try new things. most
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cartoons were only a few minutes long. Walt
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wanted to make a two-hour animated film. some
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in himself He made Snow White and the Seven
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Dwarfs. The Audience cheered at the end. as
left
they leaved the theater, they hummed “Whistle
While You Work.
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WEEK 1
Disney’s new ideas changed animated films
forever He was full of energy and over the
made
years maked many popular cartoon films. People
have been watching Peter Pan, Bambi, and other
disney films for years. people will watch them
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like When You Wish Upon a Star.
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Walt liked to try new things. most
cartoons were only a few minutes long. Walt
wanted to make a two-hour animated film. some
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and songs
peopil said it was a bad idea but Walt believed
in himself He made Snow White and the Seven
Dwarfs. The Audience cheered at the end. as
they leaved the theater, they hummed “Whistle
While You Work.
WEDNESDAY
WEEK 1
Disney’s new ideas changed animated films
forever He was full of energy and over the
years maked many popular cartoon films. People
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and songs
have been watching Peter Pan, Bambi, and other
disney films for years. people will watch them
fer years to come. they’ll keep singing songs
like When You Wish Upon a Star.
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Write about a person you know. Tell about something special that the
person did. Tell about the person’s childhood, teenage years, or adult
life. Use words that tell what the person is like. Tell how the person’s
actions made a difference to other people.
FRIDAY – WEEK 1
Biography: Walt Disney’s Cartoon Magic
Tell what you know about how the last two planets were found. Give their
names and tell who found them. Write the dates when they were found.
Use one of these topic sentences, or write your own:
• Uranus and Neptune are the last two planets to have been
discovered.
• Curious scientists discovered the seventh and eighth planets.
FRIDAY – WEEK 2
Science Article: The Search for Planets
Write a letter to Mrs. Faith Ringgold. Tell her what you like about her
books and drawings. Tell the names of some of her books. Be sure to
include your address, a closing, and your name. Use one of these closings,
or one of your own:
• Very truly yours,
• Sincerely,
• Your fan,
FRIDAY – WEEK 3
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Names of Places, Historical Events, Specific Things
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Spelling
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Newspapers, TV Shows
Underline Names of Aircraft & Ships
Question Mark
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Skills Scope and Sequence (continued)
EDITING KEY: Social Studies Article
Daily Paragraph Editing
Preview the 4 daily lessons to ensure you review or introduce skills that may be unfamiliar to students.
Kites—Not Just for Fun
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have
People the world over has been flying kites
for centuries in fact, kites were invented over two
thousand years ago! one ancient story tells of a
chinese general his army was trying to overthrow a
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cruel emperor. the general made a kite he tied a
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not in the string Next, his soldiers flew it in the
direction of the palace When the kite was over the
palace the general marked the string and reeled in
the kite
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WEEK 1
the general measured the length between the
knot and the mark he made on the kite string.
measurement
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emperors palace His soldiers spent days digging the
tunnel. Finally, it was ready His soldiers crept through
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the tunnel they came out inside the walls of the
defeated
palace The cruel emperor was defeeted with the help
of a simple kite!
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Kites—Not Just for Fun
People the world over has been flying kites
for centuries in fact, kites were invented over two
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thousand years ago! one ancient story tells of a
chinese general his army was trying to overthrow a
cruel emperor. the general made a kite he tied a
not in the string Next, his soldiers flew it in the
direction of the palace When the kite was over the
palace the general marked the string and reeled in
the kite
MONDAY
WEEK 1
the general measured the length between the
knot and the mark he made on the kite string.
he used this mesurement to plan a tunnel to the
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emperors palace His soldiers spent days digging the
tunnel. Finally, it was ready His soldiers crept through
the tunnel they came out inside the walls of the
palace The cruel emperor was defeeted with the help
of a simple kite!
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have
Kites has also been used in modern warfare.
before airplanes were invented cameras were tied to
kites they were sent high in the air to take pictures.
enemy
This was a way of gathering information about enemi
forces. kites have also been used to carry radio
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equipment up into the air this made it easier to send
receive
and recieve signals. Kites were used in emergency
lifeboat kits to help lost boats signal to searchers
WEDNESDAY
WEEK 1
Even though kites have been used for warfare
they are mainly used for fun. People fly kites at
parks and beaches. Some places hold yearly kite-flying
contests or festivals. In both china and japan special
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holidays include kite-flying as part of the celebration.
kites can be large and expensive or simple and
affordable. You can easily make a kite by using sticks
paper tape and string. So go fly a kite
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Kites has also been used in modern warfare.
before airplanes were invented cameras were tied to
kites they were sent high in the air to take pictures.
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This was a way of gathering information about enemi
forces. kites have also been used to carry radio
equipment up into the air this made it easier to send
and recieve signals. Kites were used in emergency
lifeboat kits to help lost boats signal to searchers
WEDNESDAY
WEEK 1
Even though kites have been used for warfare
they are mainly used for fun. People fly kites at
parks and beaches. Some places hold yearly kite-flying
contests or festivals. In both china and japan special
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holidays include kite-flying as part of the celebration.
kites can be large and expensive or simple and
affordable. You can easily make a kite by using sticks
paper tape and string. So go fly a kite
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Write a paragraph that gives information about kites. Write your own topic
sentence, or choose one provided below. Don’t forget to add examples or
details about the topic.
• Did you know that kites have been used to do important jobs as well as
for having fun?
• People have been making and using kites for over two thousand years.
• All over the world, people make and fly kites.
FRIDAY – WEEK 1
Social Studies Article: Kites—Not Just for Fun
Write a paragraph that describes the work that was done by Gregor Mendel. Tell
about at least one important thing that was learned from his work. Begin with one
of these topic sentences, or write your own:
• Gregor Mendel’s work has helped scientists understand how traits are
passed from parents to children.
• Gregor Mendel’s work with plants has also helped scientists understand
humans better.
• Does it seem possible that studying plants could help us learn about people?
FRIDAY – WEEK 2
Science Article: How Traits Travel
Do you think school uniforms are a good idea? Write a persuasive paragraph about
this issue. Be sure to clearly state whether you support this idea. Give at least three
reasons to support your position. End with a strong closing sentence.
FRIDAY – WEEK 3
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Editorial: Uniforms Are Not the Answer
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To Set Off Appositives
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Between Items in a Series
Between Equally Modifying Adjectives
Between City & State & City & Country Names
After Salutation & Closing in a Letter
After Introductory Interjection or Expression
After Introductory Dependent Phrase or Clause
Punctuation: Commas
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Punctuation: Apostrophess
In Contractions
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Use of Correct Adjective & Adverbial Forms
Identify Double Negatives
Correct Use of Verb Tenses
Correct Use of Singular & Plural Forms
Language Usage
Titles of Books, Magazines, Poems, Stories
Nouns Used as Names (Aunt, Grandpa, etc.)
Abbreviations of Titles, Organizations
Names of Places, Historic Events, Organizations
Names & Titles of People, incl. Languages, Nationalities
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Newspapers, TV Shows
Underline Names of Aircraft & Ships
Semicolon to Join Two Independent Clauses
Question Mark
Periods & Commas Inside Quotation Marks
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Hyphen in Fractions
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Short Stories, Songs, Newspaper Articles
To Set Apart Special Words
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In Title Abbreviations
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Daily Paragraph Editing
EDITING KEY: Biography
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John Muir’s Early Life
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John muir was born in scotland in 1838. He lived
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WEEK 1
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muir was a good student and a creative thinker.
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states and canada and he made money along the way
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Daily Paragraph Editing
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John muir was born in scotland in 1838. He lived
with his family in a small coastal town and begin his
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education in the local school. When John was eleven
he moved with his family to the united states. They
settled on a farm in wisconsin and john soon began
to help out with the farm choars. When he had free
time he loved to wander with his younger brother
through the nearby woods a deep love of nature had
begun to awaken in him.
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WEEK 1
muir was a good student and a creative thinker.
by the time he was in his early 20s he had win
prizes at the state fair for some of his inventions.
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a device that would tip him out of bed each day?
Before he finish college muir had the urge to travel.
He left school to wander through the northern united
states and canada and he made money along the way
by working at od jobs
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By the time he was 29 Muir was working at a
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indiana to the gulf of mexico.
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in Californias sierra nevada Mountains. He fell in
love with their striking beauty and would go on to
devote the rest of his life to enjoying, praising and
protecting this land. The Sierra club, founded by Muir
and others, continues that work today
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carriage parts shop in indiana. An axident at the shop
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indiana to the gulf of mexico.
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protecting this land. The Sierra club, founded by Muir
and others, continues that work today
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John Muir is best known as a naturalist and a conservationist because of the work
he did to praise and preserve some of America’s greatest wonders of nature. Write
one or two paragraphs about Muir’s early life and some of his early experiences with
the outdoor world that will help the reader understand how Muir came to love nature.
Begin with one of these topic sentences, or write your own:
• From an early age, John Muir loved nature.
• John Muir was a famous naturalist who helped preserve some of
America’s natural treasures.
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Biography: John Muir’s Early Life
Continue the account by Dolley Madison’s sister of events related to America’s War
of 1812 against the British. Have the narrator (Dolley’s sister) describe the scene
Dolley encounters after returning to Washington, D.C., following the British attack in
August 1814. She might write about the damage to the White House that Dolley has
described to her, or she could write about how the fires affected the capital. Begin
with one of these sentences, or write your own:
• Dolley was heartbroken when she returned home to her looted city.
• Dolley has written of devastating events in the capital city.
FRIDAY – WEEK 2
Historical Fiction: My Sister, Dolley Madison
Describe what happens on the summer and winter solstices, and how it affects the
way we experience the seasons in the Northern Hemisphere. Begin with one of these
topic sentences, or write one of your own:
• Summer solstice occurs around June 21st and marks the beginning
of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
• The Northern Hemisphere experiences two solstices: summer
and winter.
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EDITING KEY: Science Article
Daily Paragraph Editing
Preview the 4 daily lessons to ensure you review or introduce skills that may be unfamiliar to students.
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Did you know that the chewing gum industry
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WEEK 1
more than a thousand years ago the maya and
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Daily Paragraph Editing
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Did you know that the chewing gum industry
is more than just a sticky business it also earns
millions of dollars. The united states produces about
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available in different varieties flavors and shapes
but did you ever wonder wear gum comes from Did
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WEEK 1
more than a thousand years ago the maya and
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alert or to help them relax
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Daily Paragraph Editing
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Chicle-based gum was first manufactured as a
result of a failed experiment antonio lopez de santa
anna the mexican general whose army defeated the
texans at the alamo in 1836. Brought chicle to new
york in 1860. He hoped to sell it as a type of rubber
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WEEK 1
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melted rubber waxes or plastics. After the gum base
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surveys report that the average american chews
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for the taste but others chew it to help him stay
alert or to help them relax
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Write one or two paragraphs on the history of chewing gum. If you like, you may
include a few lines on how much gum you chew and the reasons why. Begin with one
of the following topic sentences, or write your own:
• Have you ever wondered where chewing gum comes from?
• There is a long and interesting history to chewing gum.
• Gum chewing is an activity that has been going on for centuries.
FRIDAY – WEEK 1
Science Article: A Sticky Business
In one or two paragraphs, describe what scurvy is and who was afflicted. Give
directions on how to prevent scurvy. Begin with one of the following topic sentences,
or write your own:
• Have you eaten an orange today?
• Scurvy is a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C.
• Once a common and fatal disease of sailors, scurvy is easily prevented.
FRIDAY – WEEK 2
Science Article: Scurvy
In one or two paragraphs, describe some of the people and animals James Herriot
writes about in his book All Creatures Great and Small. Begin with one of the
following topic sentences, or write your own:
• In his book All Creatures Great and Small, James Herriot describes
all sorts of people and their animals.
• Throughout his veterinary career, James Herriot met a great number
of interesting animals and people.
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COMPARE-AND-CONTRAST ESSAY
EDITING KEY: Artful Defense
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the popularity of martial arts. This essay looks at two
popular forms of martial arts: taekwondo and kung fu
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physical fitnes, mental dissiplin, spiritual developpment, and
other reasons. Some martial arts, such as tai chi (ty chee),
also teaches healing skills, including deep breatheing and
meditation. Most martial arts practiced today, including judo,
karate, and jujitsu, has their origins in China korea or japan.
In modern times, asian and american moovies have increased
the popularity of martial arts. This essay looks at two
popular forms of martial arts: taekwondo and kung fu
TUESDAY
Week 1
Taekwondo is a Korean art of unarmed combat. The
korean word taekwondo mean “methid of kicking or punching.”
This modern sport has ancient roots but was name only in
1955. Thirty milyun people world wide practice this popular
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sport. Students of Taekwondo learn to delliver fast powerful
and high kicks, sometimes while spinning or jumping. They
also learns to strike with they fists and to block, or avoid,
an opponents kick or hit. When partners spar, or practice
together, they kick or strike without completely makeing
contack. That way, they don’t hurt each other. Indivijiuls
can also practice by using a targete.
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COMPARE-AND-CONTRAST ESSAY
WEDNESDAY
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Week 1
Like taekwondo, kung fu is mostly an unarmed form of
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as how to kick punch throw jump and roll. Some techniques
immitate the movements of animals such as tigers snakes
and leopards. There are hundreds of kung fu styles; some
stiles include wepons such as swords and sticks.
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Week 1
Taekwondo and kung fu are both martial arts but there
is many differences between them. One is korean, and one
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Both involves kicking, punching and jumping although kung fu
can include weapons. Both is competitive sports, each with
strick rules so participints don’t get injerd. Taekwondo have
a formal system of ranking, with different belt colors to
indecate the level. What matters most in kung fu is how
many years students study and how hard they practice?
Perhaps most important people can practice either of these
martial arts for fitness, self-discipline, and iner strength.
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FRIDAY – WEEK 1
Compare-and-Contrast Essay: Artful Defense
Write a short essay to compare two other activities that are similar in some ways
but different in other ways. For example, you might compare and contrast sumo
wrestling and freestyle wrestling, tennis and table tennis, baseball and softball,
or drawing and painting. Choose activities that you are somewhat familiar with. In
your introductory paragraph, mention the two activities that you are comparing. In
subsequent paragraphs, give details about the activities. Be sure to tell at least one
way in which the activities are similar and one way they are different.
FRIDAY – WEEK 2
How-to Article: How to Use Chopsticks
Think of a skill, such as using chopsticks, that you know well and could teach others
how to do. Write a brief how-to article to share your knowledge. Be sure to order the
steps sequentially and use precise language that makes the process clear. Consider
one of the following topics, or choose one of your own:
• How to set the table
• How to play the harmonica
• How to play Sudoku
FRIDAY – WEEK 3
Social Studies Article: Immigration and Ellis Island
Write one or two paragraphs about the experience that immigrants had as they
passed through Ellis Island. Begin with one of the following sentences, or write
your own:
• More than twenty million people left Europe and came to the United States
between 1870 and 1910.
• Ellis Island was the first impression that most immigrants had of the United
States at the turn of the twentieth century.
• The Ellis Island experience was probably a frightening one for many people
entering the United States for the first time.
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EDITING KEY: John Carter of Mars
CHARACTER SKETCH
MONDAY
Week 1
John Carter of Mars
Captain john carter, the main character in a series of
fantasy
fanntasie novels by Edgar Rice burroughs, is the perfect
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man of good character—but he is not to be trifled with. He
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believes
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believe in he is pursistant, rugged strong and imortal. Carter
cannot recall having had a childhood; he has always been
about 30 years-old and never ages. One day, while searching
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for Gold in a arizona cave, he “dies” unexpectidly . . or does
he Carter awakens to find himself on mars.
TUESDAY
Week 1
On Mars (which the Martians call “Barsoom), Carter
recognizes
quickly recognize that his advanced sword skills, and his
adapts
extra ordinary strength are useful to him. He adapt to the
turbulent barsoomian environment which is chaotic due to
frequent wars between regions. He doesnt waste no time in
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earthly strength is intensified on barsoom because of the
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warriors, Carter become a warlord, whose primary goal is to
make life better for Barsooms inhabitants
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Week 1
John Carter of Mars
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romantic Hero. Originally from virginia Carter is a courteous
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man of good character—but he is not to be trifled with. He
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will quick draw his sword and fight to the death for what he
believe in he is pursistant, rugged strong and imortal. Carter
cannot recall having had a childhood; he has always been
about 30 years-old and never ages. One day, while searching
for Gold in a arizona cave, he “dies” unexpectidly . . or does
he Carter awakens to find himself on mars.
TUESDAY
Week 1
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lower gravvaty (and lower resistance to movemint on mars.
After killing a martian cheif and taking over a tribe of
warriors, Carter become a warlord, whose primary goal is to
make life better for Barsooms inhabitants
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CHARACTER SKETCH
WEDNESDAY
Week 1
Carter has many heroic adventures on barsoom, in one
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captain carter resolve to help poor Dejah escapes her
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initial escape, Dejah is frequently the target of evil villains,
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great strength, and swordsmanship.
THURSDAY
Week 1
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your side if you found yourself in a scuffle. Hes the kind of
wants
person that everyone want to cheer for, he’s so good that
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captain Carter is transformed when ever princess Dejah is
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adventures
returns to Earth, though, to tell about his aventures.
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WEDNESDAY
Week 1
Carter has many heroic adventures on barsoom, in one
story, he witness the capture of a alien princess named dejah
by some big green martians with who he keeps company.
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captain carter resolve to help poor Dejah escapes her
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Martian captors and protect her verchue. Even after this
initial escape, Dejah is frequently the target of evil villains,
whom Carter must protects her from. Carter will never
despair or back down from a fight. He always knows in the
back of his mind that he will win the fight. Because of his
great strength, and swordsmanship.
THURSDAY
Week 1
Carter is the kind of person that you would want on
your side if you found yourself in a scuffle. Hes the kind of
person that everyone want to cheer for, he’s so good that
his enemies simply must be considered bad. Judjing from his
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adventures though, this hero is easily provoaked into fatal
combat. The character of the courteous, well mannered
captain Carter is transformed when ever princess Dejah is
under threat; than he becomes a ruthless vindicator, fixed
on revenje. Eventually, Carter marries Dejah and serves as
warlord hero and dutiful family man on mars. Ocasionally he
returns to Earth, though, to tell about his aventures.
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Character Sketch: John Carter of Mars
In one or two paragraphs, give your impression of John Carter. Describe his
character. Tell what you think he looks like and how he acts. Begin with one of
the following sentences, or write your own:
• John Carter of Mars is a swashbuckling adventurer.
• Confident and righteous, John Carter never suffers self-doubt.
FRIDAY – WEEK 2
Social Studies Article: Common Superstitions
Write one or two paragraphs about a superstition that you know about or have read
about. If possible, tell about its origins. Begin with one of the following sentences, or
write your own:
• Have you ever wondered why it’s good luck to find a heads-up penny?
• The superstition that you’ll have bad luck if you break a mirror goes back to
ancient Roman times.
• There are many superstitions that focus on attracting good luck.
FRIDAY – WEEK 3
Persuasive Essay: Are Fake Lawns the Answer?
Write a brief persuasive essay that argues the opposite viewpoint to that of
“Are Fake Lawns the Answer?” Use one of the following topic sentences, or
write your own:
• Fake lawns are not the best alternative to real lawns.
• Although grass needs water and care, nothing can beat the look and feel
of a soft, natural lawn.
• Real lawns provide a natural habitat for worms and bugs that are good for
the environment.
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