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About this Resource
This resource is a unique way to get your students warmed up in the morning.
Each month contains 4-5 weeks of ELA morning work, which will have a theme
around the season, national holidays, or events associated with that particular
month. The morning work is focused on ELA 5th Grade Common Core Standards.
Each day has a thematic structure to cover those Language Standards as well as
enhance Vocabulary and Comprehension skills.
• Meaningful Monday: Monday is focused on making meaning. Tasks will focus on
synonyms, antonyms, vocabulary words, context clues, and making meaning in
a short amount of text. Some tasks may require students to make meaning in the
text (inference, message, adages, proverbs, etc.) or build vocabulary skills.
• Text Structure Tuesday: Tuesdays will have a paragraph that requires students to
identify the text structure, signal words, and a question or two related to main
idea, author's perspective, or vocabulary.
• Wordy Wednesday: Wednesday is all about working with words. Tasks include
working with shades of meaning, homophones, or a short writing task using
pictures or a word bank.
• Throwback Thursday: Thursday is all about grammar usage and conventions.
• Figurative Friday: Figurative Friday tasks include working with various types of
figurative language including similes, metaphors, idioms, and more!
I created this resource after seeing success with the Math version for 3rd grade that
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DIGITAL DIRECTIONS
Students will need their own Google account so you are able to
share each file with them.
*Before clicking any of the links in this file, be sure you are signed into
the Google Drive that you will use to share the files with your students.
1. make a copy
Once you click the link, a screen will open to prompt you to make a
copy. The files will be in your own Google Drive account. You can
rename the file whatever you would like.
2. sharing with students in google classroom
Go to your Google Classroom and add an assignment. Select the Google
Drive symbol and find the resource you want to assign your students. Be
sure to select MAKE A COPY FOR EACH STUDENT.
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3. SHARING WITH STUDENTS without GOOGLE CLASSROOM
Be sure to share the link that is given below so that your students
are forced to Make a Copy. Otherwise, all of your students will be
editing the same document. Student directions are on the slide to
remind them.
4. having students submit the assignment to you
Students should rename their assignment to their name and
title of the assignment by highlighting the "copy of" in front of
the assignment. Student directions are included at the
beginning of the Google Slide presentation.
To share with you, students click the blue share button at the top
right corner of the screen.
This box will pop up. Students can either type your email address
and click the send button. They can also click "Get shareable
link" at the top left corner. Then copy and past the link via email
or your submission portal. If you use Canvas, they can submit
there by searching. If you use Google Classroom, they can
submit through that platform by simply clicking Turn In
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LINKS FORMS
5th Grade November ELA Daily Review
Week 1
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Answer Key
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signed into the Google Drive that you will use to share the files
with your students.
This digital version is in a Google Form format and self-grading.
Students will need their own Google account so you are able to
share each file with them. These assessments are for classroom
use only, and should NOT be placed on class web pages or
other sharing forums. Once you click the link, a screen will open
to prompt you to make a copy. The files will be in your own
Google Drive account.
Once you click the link, a screen will open to prompt you to
make a copy. The files will be in your own Google Drive
account. You can rename the file whatever you would like.
I also recommend making a folder for each month and then for
all of your weekly assessments so that you have easy access to
them.
Go to your Google Classroom and add an assignment. Select
either Assignment or Quiz Assignment.
Select your Google Form from the insert files.
Type a title for your assignment/quiz and assign.
Use the SEND button to email the form to your students
Students should click FILL OUT FORM from the email they
received. When the students submit the form, a grade will not
be shown until you choose to send it to everyone.
To grade the assessments, return to the form in your Google
Drive. Click on RESPONSES. They are set to auto-grade all of the
multiple choice questions. You will need to check any short
answer.
You can also change the amount of points if you choose to
do so. Once you have finished scoring each assessment,
click RELEASE SCORE. The student will receive an email with
the score, as well as the correct answers.
If you prefer students to NOT see the answers, you can
change this setting. Select the settings wheel in the top right
corner of the form. Then, uncheck “Correct Answers” under
the Quizzes section.
You can select the green Google Sheets icon on the form’s
response page to create a spreadsheet with all of the
responses and scores. This may be helpful to record the
scores, or collect data on the specific questions that
students were missing.
If students do not have email addresses, you can turn this
requirement off. However, there is not a way for you to
easily score, give grades, and allow students to view what
they missed. To turn off the required email, select the
settings wheel in the top right corner of the form. Then,
uncheck the box for “COLLECT EMAIL ADDRESS.”
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GOOGLE FORMS: For the Google Forms, each day of the week
has its own Google Form so that students can complete the
form in one sitting. A Google Form does not let you save your
responses and come back, so you will need to assign a form
each day of the week.
You can give a grade for each assigned day or combine their
daily responses for one weekly grade.
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Thursday
Friday
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Good Morning, Sunshine!
Name _______________________________
Week 1
Week of _________________________
Meaningful Monday
Date: _________
I know… Life is hard on Monday, but it’s time to awaken your brain! Let’s make today a Meaningful Monday!
Bacteria is a minuscule single-cell organism
that can cause infection. Bacteria is usually so
tiny that you would need a microscope to see
it. Infections are often treated with antibiotics.
What does minuscule mean?
a. enormous
b. full of germs
c. having one part
d. very tiny
Synonyms or Antonyms?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
praise, recognition__________________
glowing, gleaming _______________
dull, brilliant _____________________
enormous, minuscule________________
competent, unable _______________
The New England colonies each had different
geography, climate, and jobs. The geography
and climate often impact the food, jobs, and
economy of that area. For example, many
colonists relied on the ocean to make a living.
The harbors enabled them to trade with
England.
Color code the words from above to match
the definition.
harbor
the power to bring a
result on something else
impact
a settler or inhabitant
of a colony
colonist
a part of a body of water
safe enough to keep ships
Text Structure Tuesday
Date:__________
Yay! You came back to school today! Give yourself a pat on the back simply for being here. J
Veterans Day is a national holiday observed annually on November 11th. Veterans Day pays tribute to all
American veterans that are living or dead. The purpose of Veterans Day is to show gratitude for living
veterans who served their country during both war and times of peace. A veteran is a person who has
served in the military.
Before it was called Veterans Day, it was called Armistice Day. At the end of World War I, people wanted
to honor the troops who had served in the military. President Woodrow Wilson called this day Armistice
Day. An armistice is an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting. Later in 1954, the 83rd
Congress changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day to include all soldiers who served their country.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a document to change Armistice day to Veterans Day.
Which sentence best explains why Congress changed the name of Armistice Day?
c. to include all soldiers who served their country
d. to please President Dwight D. Eisenhower
What is the purpose of the second paragraph?
a.
b.
c.
d.
to explain why the name of Veterans Day was changed to Armistice Day
to explain why we celebrate Veterans Day
to describe what an armistice is
to explain why the name of Armistice Day was changed to Veterans Day
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a. to honor troops
b. to celebrate the end of World War I
Week 1
Wordy Wednesday
Guess what day it is?...
Wordy Wednesday!
Time to have some fun with words!
Abbreviations
Turkey Trouble!
Rewrite the misspelled word on the line.
convinse
progres
confurm
Choose the correct abbreviation for the words.
Nebraska
Wednesday
a.
b.
c.
d.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Neb.
NE
NB
Nebr.
Throwback Thursday
Combining Sentences
Combine the sentences below. Use a comma
and the conjunctions below.
and
so
Many people do not have what they need for
the holidays. Our community collects canned
food. Our community collects warm clothing.
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Figurative Friday
Lovely Language
Read the lines below. Determine the meaning
of the underlined phrase.
In November, at winter's gate, the stars are
brittle. The sun is a sometime friend.
There is a gate in the snow.
Winter is about to begin.
Winter is ending.
There are stars at the gate.
Wedn.
WE
Wed.
We.
It’s Throwback Thursday!
Let's review and throw
down our grammar skills!
Avenue
a.
b.
c.
d.
Aven.
Av.
Ave
Ave.
Date:__________
Perfect Verb Tense
Write the correct perfect verb tense on the line
to complete each sentence.
1. Our family's Thanksgiving traditions
____________ in the past few years.
a. have changed
a. has changed
c. will have changed
d. will had changed
2. We ___________ over 200 canned food items
in our class!
a. will has collected
b. will had collected
c. have collected
d. has collected
Figurative language uses words
and expression to have a greater
impact on the reader.
Date:__________
Adages
An adage expresses a well-known simple truth in a
few words. Match the adage to its meaning.
Nothing ventured,
nothing gained.
If you start something early,
you have a better chance of
succeeding at it.
The early bird
catches the worm.
Don’t hurt those who take care
of you, or they may not want
to take care of you anymore.
Don't bite the hand
that feeds you.
You can’t expect to achieve
something if you never even
try to do it.
(from In November by Cynthia Rylant)
a.
b.
c.
d.
Date:__________
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Good Morning, Sunshine!
Name _______________________________
Week 2
Week of _________________________
Meaningful Monday
Date: _________
I know… Life is hard on Monday, but it’s time to awaken your brain! Let’s make today a Meaningful Monday!
gravity (grav· i · ty)
(noun)
1. the force that makes objects fall to the ground
Gravity pulls me back to the ground when I jump in
the air
2. when something is considered especially serious
The gravity of Luke's circumstances should not be
taken lightly.
Synonyms or Antonyms?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
reduce, increase ___________________
devour, gobble ____________________
commence, begin _______________
wring, squeeze ___________________
imitation, unique ____________________
Use the dictionary entry on the left. Identify
which definition for gravity is used in each
sentence.
1. I don't think you realize the gravity of the
situation.
a. definition 1
b. definition 2
2. Gravity is a form of magnetism.
a. definition 1
b. definition 2
3. Sir Isaac Newton is credited with discovering
the natural phenomenon of gravity.
a. definition 1
Text Structure Tuesday
b. definition 2
Date:__________
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When the Pilgrims sailed over from England on the Mayflower, they probably had no idea that the
Wampanoag would be helpful for their survival. The name Wampanoag is said to mean
“easterners” or “People of the Light.” They taught the Pilgrims to use fish for fertilizer and plant
maize(corn), beans, and squash. These crops are known as the Three Sisters.
The Wampanoag used storage pits to store food and seed during the winter. They dug deep holes
into the ground and lined them with stones and bulrush mats, woven mats from the leaves of a
bulrush plant.
In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims had a successful harvest. To show their gratitude, they invited the
Wampanoag to join them for their first Thanksgiving feast.
What is the relationship between the first and second paragraphs?
a.
b.
c.
d.
They describe how the Wampanoag celebrated Thanksgiving.
They explain ways the Wampanoag grew and harvested food.
They explain why the Pilgrims celebrated Thanksgiving.
They describe the process for gathering Thanksgiving dinner.
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Week 2
Wordy Wednesdays
Guess what day it is?...
Date:__________
Wordy Wednesday!
Time to have some fun with words!
Turkey Trouble!
Rewrite the misspelled word on the line below
Latin Word Parts
Underline the Latin word part in each group of
words.
spectator
couger
elevater
propar
Throwback Thursday
Introductory Elements
Choose the sentence that uses the comma correctly.
a. Before President Lincoln, approved her
request Sarah Hale had written to several
presidents.
b. Before, President Lincoln approved her
request Sarah Hale had written to several
presidents.
c. Before President Lincoln approved her
request, Sarah Hale had written to several
presidents.
Figurative Friday
I was not too excited about my cousins coming
to Thanksgiving dinner. Last year, my oldest
cousin took my favorite sweatshirt and never
returned it. But, I decided to let sleeping dogs lie
and not mention it. I would try to enjoy my time
with my cousins.
What is the correct meaning of the underlined
phrase?
a.
b.
c.
d.
It is best to let your relatives keep your clothes.
It is best to let your cousin's dog sleep on the floor.
It is nice to let people borrow your clothes.
It is best not to restart an old argument.
spectacle
What does "spect" mean?
a. to say
b. to see
Commas After
inspect
c. to wonder
d. to look closely at
It’s Throwback Thursday!
Let's review and throw
down our grammar skills!
Date:__________
Conjunctions
Choose the word that correctly
completes each sentence.
1. I should have done my homework, _________
I played video games all night instead.
a. and
b. nor
c. but
d. or
2. Not only am I in trouble, _________ I have to
watch my little sister play all of my games.
a. and
b. nor
c. or
d. but also
Figurative language uses words
and expression to have a greater
impact on the reader.
Date:__________
Adages
An adage expresses a well-known simple truth in a
few words. Match the adage to its meaning.
Eat to live and not
live to eat.
You live, you learn.
Slow and steady
wins the race.
Consistent effort will lead
to success.
Don’t hurt those who take care
Food
meant
tonot
provide
of you,
oristhey
may
want
notofas
a fun
activity.
tonutrients,
take care
you
anymore.
Success requires effort and
Mistakes can lead to
hard, even painful, work.
useful lessons.
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Good Morning, Sunshine!
Name _______________________________
Week 3
Week of _________________________
Meaningful Monday
Date: _________
I know… Life is hard on Monday, but it’s time to awaken your brain! Let’s make today a Meaningful Monday!
Our family gathers for Thanksgiving at my
grandparents' house in St. Augustine, Florida.
Every year, my grandfather stands at the head
of the table and says the exact same thing.
"Before we commence, let us tell one another
one thing we are grateful for this past year."
Then, we tell our stories, laugh, and eat a huge
feast.
What does the word commence mean?
a. begin
b. eat
c. feast
d. tell a story
Synonyms or Antonyms?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
impress, astonish __________________
foolish, reasonable _________________
grateful, thankful __________________
heritage, culture ___________________
soothe, upset ______________________
One of the most famous documents in early
American history is The Mayflower Compact.
The goal of this agreement was to give a clear
set of laws. The Pilgrim leaders knew that if
there were no laws, then the Colony would
not be successful. The Mayflower Compact
was an agreement that shared the leadership
among the Colony. Laws were passed that
would benefit all citizens. Because the pilgrims
were able to live up to the compact, the
Colony was a success. The Mayflower
Compact governed the Colony for over 70
years.
What is another word for compact?
a.
b.
c.
d.
document
agreement
laws
leadership
Text Structure Tuesday
Date:__________
Yay! You came back to school today! Give yourself a pat on the back simply for being here. J
Materials that allow heat energy to pass through them easily are called conductors. Iron,
copper, and aluminum are examples of conductors. Pots and pans are made of metals
so that heat can pass easily through them to cook food.
Unlike conductors, insulators are materials that do not allow heat energy to move
through them easily. This is why the handles of pots and pans are made of wood or
plastic. These materials do not allow heat to pass through easily. That’s the kind of
material you want to actually touch when you are cooking.
How did the author organize the text above?
a.
b.
c.
d.
by explaining the similarities between conductors and insulators
by explaining the differences between conductors and insulators
by describing how conductors work
by describing how insulators work
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Week 3
Wordy Wednesday
Guess what day it is?...
Wordy Wednesday!
Time to have some fun with words!
Turkey Trouble!
Rewrite the misspelled word on the line.
fiftie
movey
turky
Date:__________
Greek Word Parts
Underline the Latin word part in each group of
words.
telephone
microphone
megaphone
What does "phone" mean?
a. to speak
b. to see
Throwback Thursday
It’s Throwback Thursday!
Let's review and throw
down our grammar skills!
Interjections!
Laine and her mother made Thanksgiving dinner
together every year. While baking the pie, Laine
couldn't find the flour. She looked inside the
grocery bag and saw that her mom had just
bought a new bag! Whew! For a minute, she
thought they would have to head back out to the
store.
What is the purpose of the underlined interjection?
a.
b.
c.
d.
to show a mistake
to show understanding
to show relief
to show surprise
Figurative Friday
c. sound
d. to write
Date:__________
Commas in a Series
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Sarah Hale was brave stubborn and smart.
Sarah Hale was brave, stubborn and smart
Sarah Hale was brave stubborn, and smart.
Sarah Hale was brave, stubborn, and smart.
Add commas to correct the sentence below.
The Wampanoag used corn beans
and squash in most meals.
Figurative language uses words
and expression to have a greater
impact on the reader.
Autumn Movement
by Carl Sandburg
Date:__________
How does the poet most likely feel
about autumn?
I cried over beautiful things knowing no beautiful thing lasts.
a. He thinks autumn needs to
move quicker.
The field of cornflower yellow is a scarf at the neck of the copper
sunburned woman,
the mother of the year, the taker of seeds.
b. He thinks autumn is part of
Mother Earth.
The northwest wind comes and the yellow is torn full of holes,
new beautiful things
come in the first spit of snow on the northwest wind, and the
old things go,
not one lasts.
c. He likes autumn better than
summer.
d. He sees autumn as a reminder
that beautiful things do not last.
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Good Morning, Sunshine!
Name _______________________________
Week 4
Week of _________________________
Meaningful Monday
Date: _________
I know… Life is hard on Monday, but it’s time to awaken your brain! Let’s make today a Meaningful Monday!
Greek & Latin Word Parts
Match the word part to its meaning.
struct
related to water
hydro
related to light
lumin
related to building
Synonyms or Antonyms?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
mission, quest ______________________
important, insignificant _____________
feast, meal ________________________
unfamiliar, accustomed ____________
tragedy, disaster ___________________
Some types of organisms are bioluminescent.
One example of this is fireflies. A chemical
reaction inside the fireflies' abdomen produces
light. Many marine organisms can cause the
ocean to glow and glitter at night because of
their bioluminescence. This is often triggered
by waves, moving water, or some type of
physical disturbance. But these organisms also
light up in response to an attack or to attract
a mate.
What does the word bioluminescence mean?
a.
b.
c.
d.
to turn on a light
the production of light by a living thing
an organism that lives in water and lights up
a living thing that attracts a mate by producing
light
What is an organism?
a. bacteria
b. a firefly
Text Structure Tuesday
c. a type of fish
d. any living thing
Date:__________
Yay! You came back to school today! Give yourself a pat on the back simply for being here. J
In September 1620, a ship called the Mayflower carried 102 passengers from Europe.
Some people hoped to gain religious freedom, and others wanted the opportunity to
work and start a New England colony. The passengers consisted of men, women, and
children and lasted 66 days. The space was tight and uncomfortable. This long trip was
harsh. They traveled through rains and storms. People got sick. Some even died at sea.
After reading the paragraph above, what would the author most likely write about in the
next paragraph?
a.
b.
c.
d.
the Pilgrims' life after they arrived in New England
what the Pilgrims’ life had been like in England
a list of all the passengers' names
a short story about how the Mayflower was built
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Week 4
Wordy Wednesday
Guess what day it is?...
Wordy Wednesday!
Time to have some fun with words!
Turkey Trouble!
Write a paragraph using all of the words below.
turkey
Thanksgiving
friends
family
thankful
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
Date:__________
Rewrite the misspelled word on the line below.
chuse
Throwback Thursday
bruse
cruze
It’s Throwback Thursday!
Let's review and throw
down our grammar skills!
Date:__________
Subordinating Conjunctions
Choose a subordinating conjunction to
complete the sentence.
Because
Although
Before
Read the sentences below. Choose the correct verb
tense to complete each sentence.
1. Only five adult women (lived, live) through
the first Plymouth winter.
________________ the Mayflower Compact was
less than 200 words, it is one of the most
famous documents of American history.
2. Mary Brewster (is, was) one of the women
alive after the first winter.
_______________ the Separatists left for Holland,
they did not have religious freedom.
3. Mary and William Brewster, an Elder in their
church, often (held, hold) meetings in their
home while in England.
_______________ of the help from Squanto, the
Pilgrims had a successful harvest.
Figurative Friday
The Pumpkin Pie
She waits all year
for this one day,
her one play,
on Thanksgiving Day.
She is not able to practice
nor rehearse
for her performance.
She has one chance.
The table has been set.
Dinner has been served.
She patiently waits
on deck.
It is the last inning,
bottom of the menu.
Will she strike out?
The forks lift…
It's a HOME RUN!
The fans go wild!
Some even
make a
double play.
Figurative language uses words
and expression to have a greater
impact on the reader.
Date:__________
Which of the following best summarizes the poet's
message?
a. Pumpkin pie should not be served for
Thanksgiving dinner.
b. Pumpkin pie is the most important part of
Thanksgiving dinner.
c. Pumpkin pie has a lot of pressure to be perfectly
delicious on Thanksgiving Day.
d. People like to compare baseball to pumpkin
pie.
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Good Morning, Sunshine!
Name _______________________________
Week 5
Week of _________________________
Meaningful Monday
Date: _________
I know… Life is hard on Monday, but it’s time to awaken your brain! Let’s make today a Meaningful Monday!
Greek & Latin Word Parts
Match the word part to its meaning.
ped
related
to water
to carry
trans
to say
dict
related to feet
Synonyms or Antonyms?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
native, natural _____________________
variety, assortment _________________
help, hinder ________________________
cancel, prolong ____________________
moisten, dampen __________________
William Bradford was a member of a group
called the Separatists in England. The
Separatists were a religious group who wanted
to worship freely and separate from the
Church of England. Bradford and the rest of
the Separatists left for Holland in 1608. Later in
1620, the group set sail aboard the Mayflower
to start the Colony in New England. They were
now known as Pilgrims. William Bradford
became the governor of the Colony in 1621
and served for over 30 years. In 1627, he
helped the Colony pay back their debt to the
English businessman that funded their voyage
to America.
Why did William Bradford go to Holland?
a.
b.
c.
d.
He wanted to go to America.
He wanted to worship freely.
He wanted to govern the Colony.
He wanted to pay back the Colony's debt.
Text Structure Tuesday
Date:__________
Yay! You came back to school today! Give yourself a pat on the back simply for being here. J
During the early 1500s, King Henry VIII created the Church of England. He told everyone in
England they must belong to this church. However, people wanted to worship in their own way.
A group of these people decided to separate from the church, so they were called Separatists.
One group decided to move to Holland so that they could worship freely. But they also wanted
a place where they could use their own language, customs, and religion and teach it to their
children. Because of this, they decided to set sail to the Americas to start the New England
Colony. This group came to be called the Pilgrims, which means people who travel for religious
reasons.
The Separatists
moved to
Holland.
King Henry
created the
Church of England.
The Pilgrims
started the New
England Colony.
A group
separated from
the church.
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Write the events below in the correct sequential order.
Week 5
Wordy Wednesday
Guess what day it is?...
Wordy Wednesday!
Time to have some fun with words!
Latin Word Parts
Underline the Latin word part in each group of
words.
Date:__________
Oddball
Circle the word that does not belong in each group.
1. expectation possibility
protect
prospect
2. confirm
decline
verify
uphold
What does "graph" mean?
3. confide
disclose
reveal
hide
a. sound
b. something written
4. home
calligraphy
autograph
biography
c. related to math
d. related to a book
Throwback Thursday
a Stellar Sentence
Which sentence best revises the sentence below?
corporation
company
business
It’s Throwback Thursday!
Let's review and throw Date:__________
down our grammar skills!
Common or Proper Nouns?
Label each noun with a C for common or P for proper.
Rewrite the proper nouns with a capital letter.
_______
macy's thanksgiving day parade
_______
football
b. Historians believe that the first European
Thanksgiving in North America took place on
the coast of Florida in 1513.
_______
new england
c. Historians believe the first European Thanksgiving
took place on the coast of Florida.
_______
sarah hale
The first Thanksgiving took place in Florida.
a. The first European Thanksgiving took place in
Florida.
Figurative Friday
What does the underlined phrase mean?
a.
b.
c.
d.
easy to say
easy to do
easier to talk about than actually do
easier to eat than talk about eating
Date:__________
Adages & Proverbs
Match the expression to its meaning.
Don't count your chickens
before they're hatched.
It's better to appreciate
what you have than to go
after something you might
not get.
A bird in the hand is worth
more than two in the bush.
Things you look forward
to seem to take a long
time to happen.
A watched pot never boils.
You should not count
on something before it
happens.
z
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Frances loves Thanksgiving dinner. All of the
foods spread out on the table make her mouth
water. Mounds of mashed potatoes, boats of
gravy, and the scent of fresh, warm bread call
her name. She knows she should wait for
everyone else to begin eating, but that is
easier said than done.
Figurative language uses words
and expression to have a greater
impact on the reader.
Good Morning, Sunshine!
Week 1
Answer Key
Meaningful Monday
Date: _________
I know… Life is hard on Monday, but it’s time to awaken your brain! Let’s make today a Meaningful Monday!
Bacteria is a minuscule single-cell organism
that can cause infection. Bacteria is usually so
tiny that you would need a microscope to see
it. Infections are often treated with antibiotics.
What does minuscule mean?
a. enormous
b. full of germs
c. having one part
d. very tiny
Synonyms or Antonyms?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
synonyms
praise, recognition__________________
synonyms
glowing, gleaming _______________
antonyms
dull, brilliant _____________________
antonyms
enormous, minuscule________________
antonyms
competent, unable _______________
The New England colonies each had different
geography, climate, and jobs. The geography
and climate often impact the food, jobs, and
economy of that area. For example, many
colonists relied on the ocean to make a living.
The harbors enabled them to trade with
England.
Color code the words from above to match
the definition.
harbor
the power to bring a
result on something else
impact
a settler or inhabitant
of a colony
colonist
a part of a body of water
safe enough to keep ships
Text Structure Tuesday
Date:__________
Yay! You came back to school today! Give yourself a pat on the back simply for being here. J
Veterans Day is a national holiday observed annually on November 11th. Veterans Day pays tribute to all
American veterans that are living or dead. The purpose of Veterans Day is to show gratitude for living
veterans who served their country during both war and times of peace. A veteran is a person who has
served in the military.
Before it was called Veterans Day, it was called Armistice Day. At the end of World War I, people wanted
to honor the troops who had served in the military. President Woodrow Wilson called this day Armistice
Day. An armistice is an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting. Later in 1954, the 83rd
Congress changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day to include all soldiers who served their country.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a document to change Armistice day to Veterans Day.
Which sentence best explains why Congress changed the name of Armistice Day?
c. to include all soldiers who served their country
d. to please President Dwight D. Eisenhower
What is the purpose of the second paragraph?
a.
b.
c.
d.
to explain why the name of Veterans Day was changed to Armistice Day
to explain why we celebrate Veterans Day
to describe what an armistice is
to explain why the name of Armistice Day was changed to Veterans Day
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a. to honor troops
b. to celebrate the end of World War I
Week 1
Wordy Wednesday
Guess what day it is?...
Wordy Wednesday!
Time to have some fun with words!
Abbreviations
Turkey Trouble!
Rewrite the misspelled word on the line.
convinse
convince
progres
confurm
progress
confirm
Choose the correct abbreviation for the words.
Nebraska
Wednesday
a.
b.
c.
d.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Neb.
NE
NB
Nebr.
Throwback Thursday
Combining Sentences
Combine the sentences below. Use a comma
and the conjunctions below.
and
so
Many people do not have what they need for
the holidays. Our community collects canned
food. Our community collects warm clothing.
_____________________________________________
Many people do not have what
they need for the holidays, so our
_____________________________________________
community collects canned food
and warm clothing.
_____________________________________________
Figurative Friday
Lovely Language
Read the lines below. Determine the meaning
of the underlined phrase.
In November, at winter's gate, the stars are
brittle. The sun is a sometime friend.
There is a gate in the snow.
Winter is about to begin.
Winter is ending.
There are stars at the gate.
Wedn.
WE
Wed.
We.
It’s Throwback Thursday!
Let's review and throw
down our grammar skills!
Avenue
a.
b.
c.
d.
Aven.
Av.
Ave
Ave.
Date:__________
Perfect Verb Tense
Write the correct perfect verb tense on the line
to complete each sentence.
1. Our family's Thanksgiving traditions
____________ in the past few years.
a. have changed
a. has changed
c. will have changed
d. will had changed
2. We ___________ over 200 canned food items
in our class!
a. will has collected
b. will had collected
c. have collected
d. has collected
Figurative language uses words
and expression to have a greater
impact on the reader.
Date:__________
Adages
An adage expresses a well-known simple truth in a
few words. Match the adage to its meaning.
Nothing ventured,
nothing gained.
If you start something early,
you have a better chance of
succeeding at it.
The early bird
catches the worm.
Don’t hurt those who take care
of you, or they may not want
to take care of you anymore.
Don't bite the hand
that feeds you.
You can’t expect to achieve
something if you never even
try to do it.
(from In November by Cynthia Rylant)
a.
b.
c.
d.
Date:__________
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Good Morning, Sunshine!
Week 2
Answer Key
Meaningful Monday
Date: _________
I know… Life is hard on Monday, but it’s time to awaken your brain! Let’s make today a Meaningful Monday!
gravity (grav· i · ty)
(noun)
1. the force that makes objects fall to the ground
Gravity pulls me back to the ground when I jump in
the air
2. when something is considered especially serious
The gravity of Luke's circumstances should not be
taken lightly.
Synonyms or Antonyms?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
antonyms
reduce, increase ___________________
synonyms
devour, gobble ____________________
synonyms
commence, begin _______________
synonyms
wring, squeeze ___________________
antonyms
imitation, unique ____________________
Use the dictionary entry on the left. Identify
which definition for gravity is used in each
sentence.
1. I don't think you realize the gravity of the
situation.
a. definition 1
b. definition 2
2. Gravity is a form of magnetism.
a. definition 1
b. definition 2
3. Sir Isaac Newton is credited with discovering
the natural phenomenon of gravity.
a. definition 1
Text Structure Tuesday
b. definition 2
Date:__________
Yay! You came back to school today! Give yourself a pat on the back simply for being here. J
When the Pilgrims sailed over from England on the Mayflower, they probably had no idea that the
Wampanoag would be helpful for their survival. The name Wampanoag is said to mean
“easterners” or “People of the Light.” They taught the Pilgrims to use fish for fertilizer and plant
maize(corn), beans, and squash. These crops are known as the Three Sisters.
The Wampanoag used storage pits to store food and seed during the winter. They dug deep holes
into the ground and lined them with stones and bulrush mats, woven mats from the leaves of a
bulrush plant.
In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims had a successful harvest. To show their gratitude, they invited the
Wampanoag to join them for their first Thanksgiving feast.
What is the relationship between the first and second paragraphs?
a.
b.
c.
d.
They describe how the Wampanoag celebrated Thanksgiving.
They explain ways the Wampanoag grew and harvested food.
They explain why the Pilgrims celebrated Thanksgiving.
They describe the process for gathering Thanksgiving dinner.
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Week 2
Wordy Wednesdays
Guess what day it is?...
Date:__________
Wordy Wednesday!
Time to have some fun with words!
Turkey Trouble!
Rewrite the misspelled word on the line below
Latin Word Parts
Underline the Latin word part in each group of
words.
spectator
couger
elevater
propar
cougar
elevator
proper
Introductory Elements
Choose the sentence that uses the comma correctly.
a. Before President Lincoln, approved her
request Sarah Hale had written to several
presidents.
b. Before, President Lincoln approved her
request Sarah Hale had written to several
presidents.
c. Before President Lincoln approved her
request, Sarah Hale had written to several
presidents.
Figurative Friday
I was not too excited about my cousins coming
to Thanksgiving dinner. Last year, my oldest
cousin took my favorite sweatshirt and never
returned it. But, I decided to let sleeping dogs lie
and not mention it. I would try to enjoy my time
with my cousins.
What is the correct meaning of the underlined
phrase?
a.
b.
c.
d.
It is best to let your relatives keep your clothes.
It is best to let your cousin's dog sleep on the floor.
It is nice to let people borrow your clothes.
It is best not to restart an old argument.
spectacle
What does "spect" mean?
a. to say
b. to see
Throwback Thursday
Commas After
inspect
c. to wonder
d. to look closely at
It’s Throwback Thursday!
Let's review and throw
down our grammar skills!
Date:__________
Conjunctions
Choose the word that correctly
completes each sentence.
1. I should have done my homework, _________
I played video games all night instead.
a. and
b. nor
c. but
d. or
2. Not only am I in trouble, _________ I have to
watch my little sister play all of my games.
a. and
b. nor
c. or
d. but also
Figurative language uses words
and expression to have a greater
impact on the reader.
Date:__________
Adages
An adage expresses a well-known simple truth in a
few words. Match the adage to its meaning.
Eat to live and not
live to eat.
You live, you learn.
Slow and steady
wins the race.
Consistent effort will lead
to success.
Don’t hurt those who take care
Food
meant
tonot
provide
of you,
oristhey
may
want
notofas
a fun
activity.
tonutrients,
take care
you
anymore.
Success requires effort and
Mistakes can lead to
hard, even painful, work.
useful lessons.
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Good Morning, Sunshine!
Week 3
Answer Key
Meaningful Monday
Date: _________
I know… Life is hard on Monday, but it’s time to awaken your brain! Let’s make today a Meaningful Monday!
Our family gathers for Thanksgiving at my
grandparents' house in St. Augustine, Florida.
Every year, my grandfather stands at the head
of the table and says the exact same thing.
"Before we commence, let us tell one another
one thing we are grateful for this past year."
Then, we tell our stories, laugh, and eat a huge
feast.
What does the word commence mean?
a. begin
b. eat
c. feast
d. tell a story
Synonyms or Antonyms?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
synonyms
impress, astonish __________________
antonyms
foolish, reasonable _________________
synonyms
grateful, thankful __________________
synonyms
heritage, culture ___________________
soothe, upset ______________________
antonyms
One of the most famous documents in early
American history is The Mayflower Compact.
The goal of this agreement was to give a clear
set of laws. The Pilgrim leaders knew that if
there were no laws, then the Colony would
not be successful. The Mayflower Compact
was an agreement that shared the leadership
among the Colony. Laws were passed that
would benefit all citizens. Because the pilgrims
were able to live up to the compact, the
Colony was a success. The Mayflower
Compact governed the Colony for over 70
years.
What is another word for compact?
a.
b.
c.
d.
document
agreement
laws
leadership
Text Structure Tuesday
Date:__________
Yay! You came back to school today! Give yourself a pat on the back simply for being here. J
Materials that allow heat energy to pass through them easily are called conductors. Iron,
copper, and aluminum are examples of conductors. Pots and pans are made of metals
so that heat can pass easily through them to cook food.
Unlike conductors, insulators are materials that do not allow heat energy to move
through them easily. This is why the handles of pots and pans are made of wood or
plastic. These materials do not allow heat to pass through easily. That’s the kind of
material you want to actually touch when you are cooking.
How did the author organize the text above?
a.
b.
c.
d.
by explaining the similarities between conductors and insulators
by explaining the differences between conductors and insulators
by describing how conductors work
by describing how insulators work
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Week 3
Wordy Wednesday
Guess what day it is?...
Wordy Wednesday!
Time to have some fun with words!
Turkey Trouble!
Rewrite the misspelled word on the line.
fiftie
movey
turky
Date:__________
Greek Word Parts
Underline the Latin word part in each group of
words.
telephone
microphone
megaphone
What does "phone" mean?
fifty
movie
turkey
a. to speak
b. to see
Throwback Thursday
It’s Throwback Thursday!
Let's review and throw
down our grammar skills!
Interjections!
Laine and her mother made Thanksgiving dinner
together every year. While baking the pie, Laine
couldn't find the flour. She looked inside the
grocery bag and saw that her mom had just
bought a new bag! Whew! For a minute, she
thought they would have to head back out to the
store.
What is the purpose of the underlined interjection?
a.
b.
c.
d.
to show a mistake
to show understanding
to show relief
to show surprise
Figurative Friday
c. sound
d. to write
Date:__________
Commas in a Series
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Sarah Hale was brave stubborn and smart.
Sarah Hale was brave, stubborn and smart
Sarah Hale was brave stubborn, and smart.
Sarah Hale was brave, stubborn, and smart.
Add commas to correct the sentence below.
,
The Wampanoag used corn, beans
and squash in most meals.
Figurative language uses words
and expression to have a greater
impact on the reader.
Autumn Movement
by Carl Sandburg
Date:__________
How does the poet most likely feel
about autumn?
I cried over beautiful things knowing no beautiful thing lasts.
a. He thinks autumn needs to
move quicker.
The field of cornflower yellow is a scarf at the neck of the copper
sunburned woman,
the mother of the year, the taker of seeds.
b. He thinks autumn is part of
Mother Earth.
The northwest wind comes and the yellow is torn full of holes,
new beautiful things
come in the first spit of snow on the northwest wind, and the
old things go,
not one lasts.
c. He likes autumn better than
summer.
d. He sees autumn as a reminder
that beautiful things do not last.
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Good Morning, Sunshine!
Week 4
Answer Key
Meaningful Monday
Date: _________
I know… Life is hard on Monday, but it’s time to awaken your brain! Let’s make today a Meaningful Monday!
Greek & Latin Word Parts
Match the word part to its meaning.
struct
related to water
hydro
related to light
lumin
related to building
Synonyms or Antonyms?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
synonyms
mission, quest ______________________
antonyms
important, insignificant _____________
synonyms
feast, meal ________________________
antonyms
unfamiliar, accustomed ____________
synonyms
tragedy, disaster ___________________
Some types of organisms are bioluminescent.
One example of this is fireflies. A chemical
reaction inside the fireflies' abdomen produces
light. Many marine organisms can cause the
ocean to glow and glitter at night because of
their bioluminescence. This is often triggered
by waves, moving water, or some type of
physical disturbance. But these organisms also
light up in response to an attack or to attract
a mate.
What does the word bioluminescence mean?
a.
b.
c.
d.
to turn on a light
the production of light by a living thing
an organism that lives in water and lights up
a living thing that attracts a mate by producing
light
What is an organism?
a. bacteria
b. a firefly
Text Structure Tuesday
c. a type of fish
d. any living thing
Date:__________
Yay! You came back to school today! Give yourself a pat on the back simply for being here. J
In September 1620, a ship called the Mayflower carried 102 passengers from Europe.
Some people hoped to gain religious freedom, and others wanted the opportunity to
work and start a New England colony. The passengers consisted of men, women, and
children and lasted 66 days. The space was tight and uncomfortable. This long trip was
harsh. They traveled through rains and storms. People got sick. Some even died at sea.
After reading the paragraph above, what would the author most likely write about in the
next paragraph?
a.
b.
c.
d.
the Pilgrims' life after they arrived in New England
what the Pilgrims’ life had been like in England
a list of all the passengers' names
a short story about how the Mayflower was built
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Week 4
Wordy Wednesday
Guess what day it is?...
Wordy Wednesday!
Time to have some fun with words!
Turkey Trouble!
Write a paragraph using all of the words below.
turkey
Thanksgiving
friends
family
thankful
__________________________________
Thanksgiving is a time for family.
__________________________________
Although we may love eating turkey,
__________________________________
this holiday is a time to be thankful
for our friends and family.
__________________________________
Date:__________
Rewrite the misspelled word on the line below.
chuse
choose
Throwback Thursday
bruse
cruze
cruise
It’s Throwback Thursday!
Let's review and throw
down our grammar skills!
bruise
Date:__________
Subordinating Conjunctions
Choose a subordinating conjunction to
complete the sentence.
Because
Although
Before
Although the Mayflower Compact was
________________
less than 200 words, it is one of the most
famous documents of American history.
Before
_______________
the Separatists left for Holland,
they did not have religious freedom.
Because
Read the sentences below. Choose the correct verb
tense to complete each sentence.
1. Only five adult women (lived, live) through
the first Plymouth winter.
2. Mary Brewster (is, was) one of the women
alive after the first winter.
3. Mary and William Brewster, an Elder in their
church, often (held, hold) meetings in their
home while in England.
_______________ of the help from Squanto, the
Pilgrims had a successful harvest.
Figurative Friday
The Pumpkin Pie
She waits all year
for this one day,
her one play,
on Thanksgiving Day.
She is not able to practice
nor rehearse
for her performance.
She has one chance.
The table has been set.
Dinner has been served.
She patiently waits
on deck.
It is the last inning,
bottom of the menu.
Will she strike out?
The forks lift…
It's a HOME RUN!
The fans go wild!
Some even
make a
double play.
Figurative language uses words
and expression to have a greater
impact on the reader.
Date:__________
Which of the following best summarizes the poet's
message?
a. Pumpkin pie should not be served for
Thanksgiving dinner.
b. Pumpkin pie is the most important part of
Thanksgiving dinner.
c. Pumpkin pie has a lot of pressure to be perfectly
delicious on Thanksgiving Day.
d. People like to compare baseball to pumpkin
pie.
©The Literacy Loft 2017 5th Grade November Week 4
Good Morning, Sunshine!
Week 5
Answer Key
Meaningful Monday
Date: _________
I know… Life is hard on Monday, but it’s time to awaken your brain! Let’s make today a Meaningful Monday!
Greek & Latin Word Parts
Match the word part to its meaning.
ped
related
to water
to carry
trans
to say
dict
related to feet
Synonyms or Antonyms?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
synonyms
native, natural _____________________
synonyms
variety, assortment _________________
antonyms
help, hinder ________________________
antonyms
cancel, prolong ____________________
synonyms
moisten, dampen __________________
William Bradford was a member of a group
called the Separatists in England. The
Separatists were a religious group who wanted
to worship freely and separate from the
Church of England. Bradford and the rest of
the Separatists left for Holland in 1608. Later in
1620, the group set sail aboard the Mayflower
to start the Colony in New England. They were
now known as Pilgrims. William Bradford
became the governor of the Colony in 1621
and served for over 30 years. In 1627, he
helped the Colony pay back their debt to the
English businessman that funded their voyage
to America.
Why did William Bradford go to Holland?
a.
b.
c.
d.
He wanted to go to America.
He wanted to worship freely.
He wanted to govern the Colony.
He wanted to pay back the Colony's debt.
Text Structure Tuesday
Date:__________
Yay! You came back to school today! Give yourself a pat on the back simply for being here. J
During the early 1500s, King Henry VIII created the Church of England. He told everyone in
England they must belong to this church. However, people wanted to worship in their own way.
A group of these people decided to separate from the church, so they were called Separatists.
One group decided to move to Holland so that they could worship freely. But they also wanted
a place where they could use their own language, customs, and religion and teach it to their
children. Because of this, they decided to set sail to the Americas to start the New England
Colony. This group came to be called the Pilgrims, which means people who travel for religious
reasons.
King Henry
created the
Church of England.
A group
separated from
the church.
The Separatists
moved to
Holland.
The Pilgrims
started the New
England Colony.
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Write the events below in the correct sequential order.
Week 5
Wordy Wednesday
Guess what day it is?...
Wordy Wednesday!
Time to have some fun with words!
Latin Word Parts
Underline the Latin word part in each group of
words.
Date:__________
Oddball
Circle the word that does not belong in each group.
1. expectation possibility
protect
prospect
2. confirm
decline
verify
uphold
What does "graph" mean?
3. confide
disclose
reveal
hide
a. sound
b. something written
4. home
calligraphy
autograph
biography
c. related to math
d. related to a book
Throwback Thursday
a Stellar Sentence
Which sentence best revises the sentence below?
The first Thanksgiving took place in Florida.
a. The first European Thanksgiving took place in
Florida.
b. Historians believe that the first European
Thanksgiving in North America took place on
the coast of Florida in 1513.
c. Historians believe the first European Thanksgiving
took place on the coast of Florida.
Figurative Friday
What does the underlined phrase mean?
a.
b.
c.
d.
easy to say
easy to do
easier to talk about than actually do
easier to eat than talk about eating
company
business
It’s Throwback Thursday!
Let's review and throw Date:__________
down our grammar skills!
Common or Proper Nouns?
Label each noun with a C for common or P for proper.
Rewrite the proper nouns with a capital letter.
P
_______
macy's thanksgiving day parade
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
C
_______
P
_______
football
new england
New England
P
_______
sarah hale
Sarah Hale
Figurative language uses words
and expression to have a greater
impact on the reader.
Date:__________
Adages & Proverbs
Match the expression to its meaning.
Don't count your chickens
before they're hatched.
It's better to appreciate
what you have than to go
after something you might
not get.
A bird in the hand is worth
more than two in the bush.
Things you look forward
to seem to take a long
time to happen.
A watched pot never boils.
You should not count
on something before it
happens.
z
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Frances loves Thanksgiving dinner. All of the
foods spread out on the table make her mouth
water. Mounds of mashed potatoes, boats of
gravy, and the scent of fresh, warm bread call
her name. She knows she should wait for
everyone else to begin eating, but that is
easier said than done.
corporation
Hello, Sunshine!
Version
Hello, Sunshine!
Name _______________________________
Week 1
Week of _________________________
Meaningful Monday
Date: _________
I know… Life is hard on Monday, but it’s time to awaken your brain! Let’s make today a Meaningful Monday!
Bacteria is a minuscule single-cell organism
that can cause infection. Bacteria is usually so
tiny that you would need a microscope to see
it. Infections are often treated with antibiotics.
What does minuscule mean?
a. enormous
b. full of germs
c. having one part
d. very tiny
Synonyms or Antonyms?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
praise, recognition__________________
glowing, gleaming _______________
dull, brilliant _____________________
enormous, minuscule________________
competent, unable _______________
The New England colonies each had different
geography, climate, and jobs. The geography
and climate often impact the food, jobs, and
economy of that area. For example, many
colonists relied on the ocean to make a living.
The harbors enabled them to trade with
England.
Color code the words from above to match
the definition.
harbor
the power to bring a
result on something else
impact
a settler or inhabitant
of a colony
colonist
a part of a body of water
safe enough to keep ships
Text Structure Tuesday
Date:__________
Yay! You came back to school today! Give yourself a pat on the back simply for being here. J
Veterans Day is a national holiday observed annually on November 11th. Veterans Day pays tribute to all
American veterans that are living or dead. The purpose of Veterans Day is to show gratitude for living
veterans who served their country during both war and times of peace. A veteran is a person who has
served in the military.
Before it was called Veterans Day, it was called Armistice Day. At the end of World War I, people wanted
to honor the troops who had served in the military. President Woodrow Wilson called this day Armistice
Day. An armistice is an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting. Later in 1954, the 83rd
Congress changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day to include all soldiers who served their country.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a document to change Armistice day to Veterans Day.
Which sentence best explains why Congress changed the name of Armistice Day?
c. to include all soldiers who served their country
d. to please President Dwight D. Eisenhower
What is the purpose of the second paragraph?
a.
b.
c.
d.
to explain why the name of Veterans Day was changed to Armistice Day
to explain why we celebrate Veterans Day
to describe what an armistice is
to explain why the name of Armistice Day was changed to Veterans Day
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a. to honor troops
b. to celebrate the end of World War I
Week 1
Wordy Wednesday
Guess what day it is?...
Wordy Wednesday!
Time to have some fun with words!
Abbreviations
Turkey Trouble!
Rewrite the misspelled word on the line.
convinse
progres
confurm
Choose the correct abbreviation for the words.
Nebraska
Wednesday
a.
b.
c.
d.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Neb.
NE
NB
Nebr.
Throwback Thursday
Combining Sentences
Combine the sentences below. Use a comma
and the conjunctions below.
and
so
Many people do not have what they need for
the holidays. Our community collects canned
food. Our community collects warm clothing.
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Figurative Friday
Lovely Language
Read the lines below. Determine the meaning
of the underlined phrase.
In November, at winter's gate, the stars are
brittle. The sun is a sometime friend.
There is a gate in the snow.
Winter is about to begin.
Winter is ending.
There are stars at the gate.
Wedn.
WE
Wed.
We.
It’s Throwback Thursday!
Let's review and throw
down our grammar skills!
Avenue
a.
b.
c.
d.
Aven.
Av.
Ave
Ave.
Date:__________
Perfect Verb Tense
Write the correct perfect verb tense on the line
to complete each sentence.
1. Our family's Thanksgiving traditions
____________ in the past few years.
a. have changed
a. has changed
c. will have changed
d. will had changed
2. We ___________ over 200 canned food items
in our class!
a. will has collected
b. will had collected
c. have collected
d. has collected
Figurative language uses words
and expression to have a greater
impact on the reader.
Date:__________
Adages
An adage expresses a well-known simple truth in a
few words. Match the adage to its meaning.
Nothing ventured,
nothing gained.
If you start something early,
you have a better chance of
succeeding at it.
The early bird
catches the worm.
Don’t hurt those who take care
of you, or they may not want
to take care of you anymore.
Don't bite the hand
that feeds you.
You can’t expect to achieve
something if you never even
try to do it.
(from In November by Cynthia Rylant)
a.
b.
c.
d.
Date:__________
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Hello, Sunshine!
Name _______________________________
Week 2
Week of _________________________
Meaningful Monday
Date: _________
I know… Life is hard on Monday, but it’s time to awaken your brain! Let’s make today a Meaningful Monday!
gravity (grav· i · ty)
(noun)
1. the force that makes objects fall to the ground
Gravity pulls me back to the ground when I jump in
the air
2. when something is considered especially serious
The gravity of Luke's circumstances should not be
taken lightly.
Synonyms or Antonyms?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
reduce, increase ___________________
devour, gobble ____________________
commence, begin _______________
wring, squeeze ___________________
imitation, unique ____________________
Use the dictionary entry on the left. Identify
which definition for gravity is used in each
sentence.
1. I don't think you realize the gravity of the
situation.
a. definition 1
b. definition 2
2. Gravity is a form of magnetism.
a. definition 1
b. definition 2
3. Sir Isaac Newton is credited with discovering
the natural phenomenon of gravity.
a. definition 1
Text Structure Tuesday
b. definition 2
Date:__________
Yay! You came back to school today! Give yourself a pat on the back simply for being here. J
When the Pilgrims sailed over from England on the Mayflower, they probably had no idea that the
Wampanoag would be helpful for their survival. The name Wampanoag is said to mean
“easterners” or “People of the Light.” They taught the Pilgrims to use fish for fertilizer and plant
maize(corn), beans, and squash. These crops are known as the Three Sisters.
The Wampanoag used storage pits to store food and seed during the winter. They dug deep holes
into the ground and lined them with stones and bulrush mats, woven mats from the leaves of a
bulrush plant.
In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims had a successful harvest. To show their gratitude, they invited the
Wampanoag to join them for their first Thanksgiving feast.
What is the relationship between the first and second paragraphs?
a.
b.
c.
d.
They describe how the Wampanoag celebrated Thanksgiving.
They explain ways the Wampanoag grew and harvested food.
They explain why the Pilgrims celebrated Thanksgiving.
They describe the process for gathering Thanksgiving dinner.
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Week 2
Wordy Wednesdays
Guess what day it is?...
Date:__________
Wordy Wednesday!
Time to have some fun with words!
Turkey Trouble!
Rewrite the misspelled word on the line below
Latin Word Parts
Underline the Latin word part in each group of
words.
spectator
couger
elevater
propar
Throwback Thursday
Introductory Elements
Choose the sentence that uses the comma correctly.
a. Before President Lincoln, approved her
request Sarah Hale had written to several
presidents.
b. Before, President Lincoln approved her
request Sarah Hale had written to several
presidents.
c. Before President Lincoln approved her
request, Sarah Hale had written to several
presidents.
Figurative Friday
I was not too excited about my cousins coming
to Thanksgiving dinner. Last year, my oldest
cousin took my favorite sweatshirt and never
returned it. But, I decided to let sleeping dogs lie
and not mention it. I would try to enjoy my time
with my cousins.
What is the correct meaning of the underlined
phrase?
a.
b.
c.
d.
It is best to let your relatives keep your clothes.
It is best to let your cousin's dog sleep on the floor.
It is nice to let people borrow your clothes.
It is best not to restart an old argument.
spectacle
What does "spect" mean?
a. to say
b. to see
Commas After
inspect
c. to wonder
d. to look closely at
It’s Throwback Thursday!
Let's review and throw
down our grammar skills!
Date:__________
Conjunctions
Choose the word that correctly
completes each sentence.
1. I should have done my homework, _________
I played video games all night instead.
a. and
b. nor
c. but
d. or
2. Not only am I in trouble, _________ I have to
watch my little sister play all of my games.
a. and
b. nor
c. or
d. but also
Figurative language uses words
and expression to have a greater
impact on the reader.
Date:__________
Adages
An adage expresses a well-known simple truth in a
few words. Match the adage to its meaning.
Eat to live and not
live to eat.
You live, you learn.
Slow and steady
wins the race.
Consistent effort will lead
to success.
Don’t hurt those who take care
Food
meant
tonot
provide
of you,
oristhey
may
want
notofas
a fun
activity.
tonutrients,
take care
you
anymore.
Success requires effort and
Mistakes can lead to
hard, even painful, work.
useful lessons.
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Hello, Sunshine!
Name _______________________________
Week 3
Week of _________________________
Meaningful Monday
Date: _________
I know… Life is hard on Monday, but it’s time to awaken your brain! Let’s make today a Meaningful Monday!
Our family gathers for Thanksgiving at my
grandparents' house in St. Augustine, Florida.
Every year, my grandfather stands at the head
of the table and says the exact same thing.
"Before we commence, let us tell one another
one thing we are grateful for this past year."
Then, we tell our stories, laugh, and eat a huge
feast.
What does the word commence mean?
a. begin
b. eat
c. feast
d. tell a story
Synonyms or Antonyms?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
impress, astonish __________________
foolish, reasonable _________________
grateful, thankful __________________
heritage, culture ___________________
soothe, upset ______________________
One of the most famous documents in early
American history is The Mayflower Compact.
The goal of this agreement was to give a clear
set of laws. The Pilgrim leaders knew that if
there were no laws, then the Colony would
not be successful. The Mayflower Compact
was an agreement that shared the leadership
among the Colony. Laws were passed that
would benefit all citizens. Because the pilgrims
were able to live up to the compact, the
Colony was a success. The Mayflower
Compact governed the Colony for over 70
years.
What is another word for compact?
a.
b.
c.
d.
document
agreement
laws
leadership
Text Structure Tuesday
Date:__________
Yay! You came back to school today! Give yourself a pat on the back simply for being here. J
Materials that allow heat energy to pass through them easily are called conductors. Iron,
copper, and aluminum are examples of conductors. Pots and pans are made of metals
so that heat can pass easily through them to cook food.
Unlike conductors, insulators are materials that do not allow heat energy to move
through them easily. This is why the handles of pots and pans are made of wood or
plastic. These materials do not allow heat to pass through easily. That’s the kind of
material you want to actually touch when you are cooking.
How did the author organize the text above?
a.
b.
c.
d.
by explaining the similarities between conductors and insulators
by explaining the differences between conductors and insulators
by describing how conductors work
by describing how insulators work
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Week 3
Wordy Wednesday
Guess what day it is?...
Wordy Wednesday!
Time to have some fun with words!
Turkey Trouble!
Rewrite the misspelled word on the line.
fiftie
movey
turky
Date:__________
Greek Word Parts
Underline the Latin word part in each group of
words.
telephone
microphone
megaphone
What does "phone" mean?
a. to speak
b. to see
Throwback Thursday
It’s Throwback Thursday!
Let's review and throw
down our grammar skills!
Interjections!
Laine and her mother made Thanksgiving dinner
together every year. While baking the pie, Laine
couldn't find the flour. She looked inside the
grocery bag and saw that her mom had just
bought a new bag! Whew! For a minute, she
thought they would have to head back out to the
store.
What is the purpose of the underlined interjection?
a.
b.
c.
d.
to show a mistake
to show understanding
to show relief
to show surprise
Figurative Friday
c. sound
d. to write
Date:__________
Commas in a Series
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Sarah Hale was brave stubborn and smart.
Sarah Hale was brave, stubborn and smart
Sarah Hale was brave stubborn, and smart.
Sarah Hale was brave, stubborn, and smart.
Add commas to correct the sentence below.
The Wampanoag used corn beans
and squash in most meals.
Figurative language uses words
and expression to have a greater
impact on the reader.
Autumn Movement
by Carl Sandburg
Date:__________
How does the poet most likely feel
about autumn?
I cried over beautiful things knowing no beautiful thing lasts.
a. He thinks autumn needs to
move quicker.
The field of cornflower yellow is a scarf at the neck of the copper
sunburned woman,
the mother of the year, the taker of seeds.
b. He thinks autumn is part of
Mother Earth.
The northwest wind comes and the yellow is torn full of holes,
new beautiful things
come in the first spit of snow on the northwest wind, and the
old things go,
not one lasts.
c. He likes autumn better than
summer.
d. He sees autumn as a reminder
that beautiful things do not last.
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Hello, Sunshine!
Name _______________________________
Week 4
Week of _________________________
Meaningful Monday
Date: _________
I know… Life is hard on Monday, but it’s time to awaken your brain! Let’s make today a Meaningful Monday!
Greek & Latin Word Parts
Match the word part to its meaning.
struct
related to water
hydro
related to light
lumin
related to building
Synonyms or Antonyms?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
mission, quest ______________________
important, insignificant _____________
feast, meal ________________________
unfamiliar, accustomed ____________
tragedy, disaster ___________________
Some types of organisms are bioluminescent.
One example of this is fireflies. A chemical
reaction inside the fireflies' abdomen produces
light. Many marine organisms can cause the
ocean to glow and glitter at night because of
their bioluminescence. This is often triggered
by waves, moving water, or some type of
physical disturbance. But these organisms also
light up in response to an attack or to attract
a mate.
What does the word bioluminescence mean?
a.
b.
c.
d.
to turn on a light
the production of light by a living thing
an organism that lives in water and lights up
a living thing that attracts a mate by producing
light
What is an organism?
a. bacteria
b. a firefly
Text Structure Tuesday
c. a type of fish
d. any living thing
Date:__________
Yay! You came back to school today! Give yourself a pat on the back simply for being here. J
In September 1620, a ship called the Mayflower carried 102 passengers from Europe.
Some people hoped to gain religious freedom, and others wanted the opportunity to
work and start a New England colony. The passengers consisted of men, women, and
children and lasted 66 days. The space was tight and uncomfortable. This long trip was
harsh. They traveled through rains and storms. People got sick. Some even died at sea.
After reading the paragraph above, what would the author most likely write about in the
next paragraph?
a.
b.
c.
d.
the Pilgrims' life after they arrived in New England
what the Pilgrims’ life had been like in England
a list of all the passengers' names
a short story about how the Mayflower was built
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Week 4
Wordy Wednesday
Guess what day it is?...
Wordy Wednesday!
Time to have some fun with words!
Turkey Trouble!
Write a paragraph using all of the words below.
turkey
Thanksgiving
friends
family
thankful
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
Date:__________
Rewrite the misspelled word on the line below.
chuse
Throwback Thursday
bruse
cruze
It’s Throwback Thursday!
Let's review and throw
down our grammar skills!
Date:__________
Subordinating Conjunctions
Choose a subordinating conjunction to
complete the sentence.
Because
Although
Before
Read the sentences below. Choose the correct verb
tense to complete each sentence.
1. Only five adult women (lived, live) through
the first Plymouth winter.
________________ the Mayflower Compact was
less than 200 words, it is one of the most
famous documents of American history.
2. Mary Brewster (is, was) one of the women
alive after the first winter.
_______________ the Separatists left for Holland,
they did not have religious freedom.
3. Mary and William Brewster, an Elder in their
church, often (held, hold) meetings in their
home while in England.
_______________ of the help from Squanto, the
Pilgrims had a successful harvest.
Figurative Friday
The Pumpkin Pie
She waits all year
for this one day,
her one play,
on Thanksgiving Day.
She is not able to practice
nor rehearse
for her performance.
She has one chance.
The table has been set.
Dinner has been served.
She patiently waits
on deck.
It is the last inning,
bottom of the menu.
Will she strike out?
The forks lift…
It's a HOME RUN!
The fans go wild!
Some even
make a
double play.
Figurative language uses words
and expression to have a greater
impact on the reader.
Date:__________
Which of the following best summarizes the poet's
message?
a. Pumpkin pie should not be served for
Thanksgiving dinner.
b. Pumpkin pie is the most important part of
Thanksgiving dinner.
c. Pumpkin pie has a lot of pressure to be perfectly
delicious on Thanksgiving Day.
d. People like to compare baseball to pumpkin
pie.
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Hello, Sunshine!
Name _______________________________
Week 5
Week of _________________________
Meaningful Monday
Date: _________
I know… Life is hard on Monday, but it’s time to awaken your brain! Let’s make today a Meaningful Monday!
Greek & Latin Word Parts
Match the word part to its meaning.
ped
related
to water
to carry
trans
to say
dict
related to feet
Synonyms or Antonyms?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
native, natural _____________________
variety, assortment _________________
help, hinder ________________________
cancel, prolong ____________________
moisten, dampen __________________
William Bradford was a member of a group
called the Separatists in England. The
Separatists were a religious group who wanted
to worship freely and separate from the
Church of England. Bradford and the rest of
the Separatists left for Holland in 1608. Later in
1620, the group set sail aboard the Mayflower
to start the Colony in New England. They were
now known as Pilgrims. William Bradford
became the governor of the Colony in 1621
and served for over 30 years. In 1627, he
helped the Colony pay back their debt to the
English businessman that funded their voyage
to America.
Why did William Bradford go to Holland?
a.
b.
c.
d.
He wanted to go to America.
He wanted to worship freely.
He wanted to govern the Colony.
He wanted to pay back the Colony's debt.
Text Structure Tuesday
Date:__________
Yay! You came back to school today! Give yourself a pat on the back simply for being here. J
During the early 1500s, King Henry VIII created the Church of England. He told everyone in
England they must belong to this church. However, people wanted to worship in their own way.
A group of these people decided to separate from the church, so they were called Separatists.
One group decided to move to Holland so that they could worship freely. But they also wanted
a place where they could use their own language, customs, and religion and teach it to their
children. Because of this, they decided to set sail to the Americas to start the New England
Colony. This group came to be called the Pilgrims, which means people who travel for religious
reasons.
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Write the events below in the correct sequential order.
Week 5
Wordy Wednesday
Guess what day it is?...
Wordy Wednesday!
Time to have some fun with words!
Latin Word Parts
Underline the Latin word part in each group of
words.
Date:__________
Oddball
Circle the word that does not belong in each group.
1. expectation possibility
protect
prospect
2. confirm
decline
verify
uphold
What does "graph" mean?
3. confide
disclose
reveal
hide
a. sound
b. something written
4. home
calligraphy
autograph
biography
c. related to math
d. related to a book
Throwback Thursday
a Stellar Sentence
Which sentence best revises the sentence below?
corporation
company
business
It’s Throwback Thursday!
Let's review and throw Date:__________
down our grammar skills!
Common or Proper Nouns?
Label each noun with a C for common or P for proper.
Rewrite the proper nouns with a capital letter.
_______
macy's thanksgiving day parade
_______
football
b. Historians believe that the first European
Thanksgiving in North America took place on
the coast of Florida in 1513.
_______
new england
c. Historians believe the first European Thanksgiving
took place on the coast of Florida.
_______
sarah hale
The first Thanksgiving took place in Florida.
a. The first European Thanksgiving took place in
Florida.
Figurative Friday
What does the underlined phrase mean?
a.
b.
c.
d.
easy to say
easy to do
easier to talk about than actually do
easier to eat than talk about eating
Date:__________
Adages & Proverbs
Match the expression to its meaning.
Don't count your chickens
before they're hatched.
It's better to appreciate
what you have than to go
after something you might
not get.
A bird in the hand is worth
more than two in the bush.
Things you look forward
to seem to take a long
time to happen.
A watched pot never boils.
You should not count
on something before it
happens.
z
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Frances loves Thanksgiving dinner. All of the
foods spread out on the table make her mouth
water. Mounds of mashed potatoes, boats of
gravy, and the scent of fresh, warm bread call
her name. She knows she should wait for
everyone else to begin eating, but that is
easier said than done.
Figurative language uses words
and expression to have a greater
impact on the reader.
Hello, Sunshine!
Week 1
Answer Key
Meaningful Monday
Date: _________
I know… Life is hard on Monday, but it’s time to awaken your brain! Let’s make today a Meaningful Monday!
Bacteria is a minuscule single-cell organism
that can cause infection. Bacteria is usually so
tiny that you would need a microscope to see
it. Infections are often treated with antibiotics.
What does minuscule mean?
a. enormous
b. full of germs
c. having one part
d. very tiny
Synonyms or Antonyms?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
synonyms
praise, recognition__________________
synonyms
glowing, gleaming _______________
antonyms
dull, brilliant _____________________
antonyms
enormous, minuscule________________
antonyms
competent, unable _______________
The New England colonies each had different
geography, climate, and jobs. The geography
and climate often impact the food, jobs, and
economy of that area. For example, many
colonists relied on the ocean to make a living.
The harbors enabled them to trade with
England.
Color code the words from above to match
the definition.
harbor
the power to bring a
result on something else
impact
a settler or inhabitant
of a colony
colonist
a part of a body of water
safe enough to keep ships
Text Structure Tuesday
Date:__________
Yay! You came back to school today! Give yourself a pat on the back simply for being here. J
Veterans Day is a national holiday observed annually on November 11th. Veterans Day pays tribute to all
American veterans that are living or dead. The purpose of Veterans Day is to show gratitude for living
veterans who served their country during both war and times of peace. A veteran is a person who has
served in the military.
Before it was called Veterans Day, it was called Armistice Day. At the end of World War I, people wanted
to honor the troops who had served in the military. President Woodrow Wilson called this day Armistice
Day. An armistice is an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting. Later in 1954, the 83rd
Congress changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day to include all soldiers who served their country.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a document to change Armistice day to Veterans Day.
Which sentence best explains why Congress changed the name of Armistice Day?
c. to include all soldiers who served their country
d. to please President Dwight D. Eisenhower
What is the purpose of the second paragraph?
a.
b.
c.
d.
to explain why the name of Veterans Day was changed to Armistice Day
to explain why we celebrate Veterans Day
to describe what an armistice is
to explain why the name of Armistice Day was changed to Veterans Day
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a. to honor troops
b. to celebrate the end of World War I
Week 1
Wordy Wednesday
Guess what day it is?...
Wordy Wednesday!
Time to have some fun with words!
Abbreviations
Turkey Trouble!
Rewrite the misspelled word on the line.
convinse
convince
progres
confurm
progress
confirm
Choose the correct abbreviation for the words.
Nebraska
Wednesday
a.
b.
c.
d.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Neb.
NE
NB
Nebr.
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Combining Sentences
Combine the sentences below. Use a comma
and the conjunctions below.
and
so
Many people do not have what they need for
the holidays. Our community collects canned
food. Our community collects warm clothing.
_____________________________________________
Many people do not have what
they need for the holidays, so our
_____________________________________________
community collects canned food
and warm clothing.
_____________________________________________
Figurative Friday
Lovely Language
Read the lines below. Determine the meaning
of the underlined phrase.
In November, at winter's gate, the stars are
brittle. The sun is a sometime friend.
There is a gate in the snow.
Winter is about to begin.
Winter is ending.
There are stars at the gate.
Wedn.
WE
Wed.
We.
It’s Throwback Thursday!
Let's review and throw
down our grammar skills!
Avenue
a.
b.
c.
d.
Aven.
Av.
Ave
Ave.
Date:__________
Perfect Verb Tense
Write the correct perfect verb tense on the line
to complete each sentence.
1. Our family's Thanksgiving traditions
____________ in the past few years.
a. have changed
a. has changed
c. will have changed
d. will had changed
2. We ___________ over 200 canned food items
in our class!
a. will has collected
b. will had collected
c. have collected
d. has collected
Figurative language uses words
and expression to have a greater
impact on the reader.
Date:__________
Adages
An adage expresses a well-known simple truth in a
few words. Match the adage to its meaning.
Nothing ventured,
nothing gained.
If you start something early,
you have a better chance of
succeeding at it.
The early bird
catches the worm.
Don’t hurt those who take care
of you, or they may not want
to take care of you anymore.
Don't bite the hand
that feeds you.
You can’t expect to achieve
something if you never even
try to do it.
(from In November by Cynthia Rylant)
a.
b.
c.
d.
Date:__________
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Hello, Sunshine!
Week 2
Answer Key
Meaningful Monday
Date: _________
I know… Life is hard on Monday, but it’s time to awaken your brain! Let’s make today a Meaningful Monday!
gravity (grav· i · ty)
(noun)
1. the force that makes objects fall to the ground
Gravity pulls me back to the ground when I jump in
the air
2. when something is considered especially serious
The gravity of Luke's circumstances should not be
taken lightly.
Synonyms or Antonyms?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
antonyms
reduce, increase ___________________
synonyms
devour, gobble ____________________
synonyms
commence, begin _______________
synonyms
wring, squeeze ___________________
antonyms
imitation, unique ____________________
Use the dictionary entry on the left. Identify
which definition for gravity is used in each
sentence.
1. I don't think you realize the gravity of the
situation.
a. definition 1
b. definition 2
2. Gravity is a form of magnetism.
a. definition 1
b. definition 2
3. Sir Isaac Newton is credited with discovering
the natural phenomenon of gravity.
a. definition 1
Text Structure Tuesday
b. definition 2
Date:__________
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When the Pilgrims sailed over from England on the Mayflower, they probably had no idea that the
Wampanoag would be helpful for their survival. The name Wampanoag is said to mean
“easterners” or “People of the Light.” They taught the Pilgrims to use fish for fertilizer and plant
maize(corn), beans, and squash. These crops are known as the Three Sisters.
The Wampanoag used storage pits to store food and seed during the winter. They dug deep holes
into the ground and lined them with stones and bulrush mats, woven mats from the leaves of a
bulrush plant.
In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims had a successful harvest. To show their gratitude, they invited the
Wampanoag to join them for their first Thanksgiving feast.
What is the relationship between the first and second paragraphs?
a.
b.
c.
d.
They describe how the Wampanoag celebrated Thanksgiving.
They explain ways the Wampanoag grew and harvested food.
They explain why the Pilgrims celebrated Thanksgiving.
They describe the process for gathering Thanksgiving dinner.
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Week 2
Wordy Wednesdays
Guess what day it is?...
Date:__________
Wordy Wednesday!
Time to have some fun with words!
Turkey Trouble!
Rewrite the misspelled word on the line below
Latin Word Parts
Underline the Latin word part in each group of
words.
spectator
couger
elevater
propar
cougar
elevator
proper
Introductory Elements
Choose the sentence that uses the comma correctly.
a. Before President Lincoln, approved her
request Sarah Hale had written to several
presidents.
b. Before, President Lincoln approved her
request Sarah Hale had written to several
presidents.
c. Before President Lincoln approved her
request, Sarah Hale had written to several
presidents.
Figurative Friday
I was not too excited about my cousins coming
to Thanksgiving dinner. Last year, my oldest
cousin took my favorite sweatshirt and never
returned it. But, I decided to let sleeping dogs lie
and not mention it. I would try to enjoy my time
with my cousins.
What is the correct meaning of the underlined
phrase?
a.
b.
c.
d.
It is best to let your relatives keep your clothes.
It is best to let your cousin's dog sleep on the floor.
It is nice to let people borrow your clothes.
It is best not to restart an old argument.
spectacle
What does "spect" mean?
a. to say
b. to see
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Commas After
inspect
c. to wonder
d. to look closely at
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down our grammar skills!
Date:__________
Conjunctions
Choose the word that correctly
completes each sentence.
1. I should have done my homework, _________
I played video games all night instead.
a. and
b. nor
c. but
d. or
2. Not only am I in trouble, _________ I have to
watch my little sister play all of my games.
a. and
b. nor
c. or
d. but also
Figurative language uses words
and expression to have a greater
impact on the reader.
Date:__________
Adages
An adage expresses a well-known simple truth in a
few words. Match the adage to its meaning.
Eat to live and not
live to eat.
You live, you learn.
Slow and steady
wins the race.
Consistent effort will lead
to success.
Don’t hurt those who take care
Food
meant
tonot
provide
of you,
oristhey
may
want
notofas
a fun
activity.
tonutrients,
take care
you
anymore.
Success requires effort and
Mistakes can lead to
hard, even painful, work.
useful lessons.
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Hello, Sunshine!
Week 3
Answer Key
Meaningful Monday
Date: _________
I know… Life is hard on Monday, but it’s time to awaken your brain! Let’s make today a Meaningful Monday!
Our family gathers for Thanksgiving at my
grandparents' house in St. Augustine, Florida.
Every year, my grandfather stands at the head
of the table and says the exact same thing.
"Before we commence, let us tell one another
one thing we are grateful for this past year."
Then, we tell our stories, laugh, and eat a huge
feast.
What does the word commence mean?
a. begin
b. eat
c. feast
d. tell a story
Synonyms or Antonyms?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
synonyms
impress, astonish __________________
antonyms
foolish, reasonable _________________
synonyms
grateful, thankful __________________
synonyms
heritage, culture ___________________
soothe, upset ______________________
antonyms
One of the most famous documents in early
American history is The Mayflower Compact.
The goal of this agreement was to give a clear
set of laws. The Pilgrim leaders knew that if
there were no laws, then the Colony would
not be successful. The Mayflower Compact
was an agreement that shared the leadership
among the Colony. Laws were passed that
would benefit all citizens. Because the pilgrims
were able to live up to the compact, the
Colony was a success. The Mayflower
Compact governed the Colony for over 70
years.
What is another word for compact?
a.
b.
c.
d.
document
agreement
laws
leadership
Text Structure Tuesday
Date:__________
Yay! You came back to school today! Give yourself a pat on the back simply for being here. J
Materials that allow heat energy to pass through them easily are called conductors. Iron,
copper, and aluminum are examples of conductors. Pots and pans are made of metals
so that heat can pass easily through them to cook food.
Unlike conductors, insulators are materials that do not allow heat energy to move
through them easily. This is why the handles of pots and pans are made of wood or
plastic. These materials do not allow heat to pass through easily. That’s the kind of
material you want to actually touch when you are cooking.
How did the author organize the text above?
a.
b.
c.
d.
by explaining the similarities between conductors and insulators
by explaining the differences between conductors and insulators
by describing how conductors work
by describing how insulators work
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Week 3
Wordy Wednesday
Guess what day it is?...
Wordy Wednesday!
Time to have some fun with words!
Turkey Trouble!
Rewrite the misspelled word on the line.
fiftie
movey
turky
Date:__________
Greek Word Parts
Underline the Latin word part in each group of
words.
telephone
microphone
megaphone
What does "phone" mean?
fifty
movie
turkey
a. to speak
b. to see
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It’s Throwback Thursday!
Let's review and throw
down our grammar skills!
Interjections!
Laine and her mother made Thanksgiving dinner
together every year. While baking the pie, Laine
couldn't find the flour. She looked inside the
grocery bag and saw that her mom had just
bought a new bag! Whew! For a minute, she
thought they would have to head back out to the
store.
What is the purpose of the underlined interjection?
a.
b.
c.
d.
to show a mistake
to show understanding
to show relief
to show surprise
Figurative Friday
c. sound
d. to write
Date:__________
Commas in a Series
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Sarah Hale was brave stubborn and smart.
Sarah Hale was brave, stubborn and smart
Sarah Hale was brave stubborn, and smart.
Sarah Hale was brave, stubborn, and smart.
Add commas to correct the sentence below.
,
The Wampanoag used corn, beans
and squash in most meals.
Figurative language uses words
and expression to have a greater
impact on the reader.
Autumn Movement
by Carl Sandburg
Date:__________
How does the poet most likely feel
about autumn?
I cried over beautiful things knowing no beautiful thing lasts.
a. He thinks autumn needs to
move quicker.
The field of cornflower yellow is a scarf at the neck of the copper
sunburned woman,
the mother of the year, the taker of seeds.
b. He thinks autumn is part of
Mother Earth.
The northwest wind comes and the yellow is torn full of holes,
new beautiful things
come in the first spit of snow on the northwest wind, and the
old things go,
not one lasts.
c. He likes autumn better than
summer.
d. He sees autumn as a reminder
that beautiful things do not last.
©The Literacy Loft 2017 5th Grade October Week 3
Hello, Sunshine!
Week 4
Answer Key
Meaningful Monday
Date: _________
I know… Life is hard on Monday, but it’s time to awaken your brain! Let’s make today a Meaningful Monday!
Greek & Latin Word Parts
Match the word part to its meaning.
struct
related to water
hydro
related to light
lumin
related to building
Synonyms or Antonyms?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
synonyms
mission, quest ______________________
antonyms
important, insignificant _____________
synonyms
feast, meal ________________________
antonyms
unfamiliar, accustomed ____________
synonyms
tragedy, disaster ___________________
Some types of organisms are bioluminescent.
One example of this is fireflies. A chemical
reaction inside the fireflies' abdomen produces
light. Many marine organisms can cause the
ocean to glow and glitter at night because of
their bioluminescence. This is often triggered
by waves, moving water, or some type of
physical disturbance. But these organisms also
light up in response to an attack or to attract
a mate.
What does the word bioluminescence mean?
a.
b.
c.
d.
to turn on a light
the production of light by a living thing
an organism that lives in water and lights up
a living thing that attracts a mate by producing
light
What is an organism?
a. bacteria
b. a firefly
Text Structure Tuesday
c. a type of fish
d. any living thing
Date:__________
Yay! You came back to school today! Give yourself a pat on the back simply for being here. J
In September 1620, a ship called the Mayflower carried 102 passengers from Europe.
Some people hoped to gain religious freedom, and others wanted the opportunity to
work and start a New England colony. The passengers consisted of men, women, and
children and lasted 66 days. The space was tight and uncomfortable. This long trip was
harsh. They traveled through rains and storms. People got sick. Some even died at sea.
After reading the paragraph above, what would the author most likely write about in the
next paragraph?
a.
b.
c.
d.
the Pilgrims' life after they arrived in New England
what the Pilgrims’ life had been like in England
a list of all the passengers' names
a short story about how the Mayflower was built
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Week 4
Wordy Wednesday
Guess what day it is?...
Wordy Wednesday!
Time to have some fun with words!
Turkey Trouble!
Write a paragraph using all of the words below.
turkey
Thanksgiving
friends
family
thankful
__________________________________
Thanksgiving is a time for family.
__________________________________
Although we may love eating turkey,
__________________________________
this holiday is a time to be thankful
for our friends and family.
__________________________________
Date:__________
Rewrite the misspelled word on the line below.
chuse
choose
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bruse
cruze
cruise
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down our grammar skills!
bruise
Date:__________
Subordinating Conjunctions
Choose a subordinating conjunction to
complete the sentence.
Because
Although
Before
Although the Mayflower Compact was
________________
less than 200 words, it is one of the most
famous documents of American history.
Before
_______________
the Separatists left for Holland,
they did not have religious freedom.
Because
Read the sentences below. Choose the correct verb
tense to complete each sentence.
1. Only five adult women (lived, live) through
the first Plymouth winter.
2. Mary Brewster (is, was) one of the women
alive after the first winter.
3. Mary and William Brewster, an Elder in their
church, often (held, hold) meetings in their
home while in England.
_______________ of the help from Squanto, the
Pilgrims had a successful harvest.
Figurative Friday
The Pumpkin Pie
She waits all year
for this one day,
her one play,
on Thanksgiving Day.
She is not able to practice
nor rehearse
for her performance.
She has one chance.
The table has been set.
Dinner has been served.
She patiently waits
on deck.
It is the last inning,
bottom of the menu.
Will she strike out?
The forks lift…
It's a HOME RUN!
The fans go wild!
Some even
make a
double play.
Figurative language uses words
and expression to have a greater
impact on the reader.
Date:__________
Which of the following best summarizes the poet's
message?
a. Pumpkin pie should not be served for
Thanksgiving dinner.
b. Pumpkin pie is the most important part of
Thanksgiving dinner.
c. Pumpkin pie has a lot of pressure to be perfectly
delicious on Thanksgiving Day.
d. People like to compare baseball to pumpkin
pie.
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Hello, Sunshine!
Week 5
Answer Key
Meaningful Monday
Date: _________
I know… Life is hard on Monday, but it’s time to awaken your brain! Let’s make today a Meaningful Monday!
Greek & Latin Word Parts
Match the word part to its meaning.
ped
related
to water
to carry
trans
to say
dict
related to feet
Synonyms or Antonyms?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
synonyms
native, natural _____________________
synonyms
variety, assortment _________________
antonyms
help, hinder ________________________
antonyms
cancel, prolong ____________________
synonyms
moisten, dampen __________________
William Bradford was a member of a group
called the Separatists in England. The
Separatists were a religious group who wanted
to worship freely and separate from the
Church of England. Bradford and the rest of
the Separatists left for Holland in 1608. Later in
1620, the group set sail aboard the Mayflower
to start the Colony in New England. They were
now known as Pilgrims. William Bradford
became the governor of the Colony in 1621
and served for over 30 years. In 1627, he
helped the Colony pay back their debt to the
English businessman that funded their voyage
to America.
Why did William Bradford go to Holland?
a.
b.
c.
d.
He wanted to go to America.
He wanted to worship freely.
He wanted to govern the Colony.
He wanted to pay back the Colony's debt.
Text Structure Tuesday
Date:__________
Yay! You came back to school today! Give yourself a pat on the back simply for being here. J
During the early 1500s, King Henry VIII created the Church of England. He told everyone in
England they must belong to this church. However, people wanted to worship in their own way.
A group of these people decided to separate from the church, so they were called Separatists.
One group decided to move to Holland so that they could worship freely. But they also wanted
a place where they could use their own language, customs, and religion and teach it to their
children. Because of this, they decided to set sail to the Americas to start the New England
Colony. This group came to be called the Pilgrims, which means people who travel for religious
reasons.
King Henry
created the
Church of England.
A group
separated from
the church.
The Separatists
moved to
Holland.
The Pilgrims
started the New
England Colony.
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Write the events below in the correct sequential order.
Week 5
Wordy Wednesday
Guess what day it is?...
Wordy Wednesday!
Time to have some fun with words!
Latin Word Parts
Underline the Latin word part in each group of
words.
Date:__________
Oddball
Circle the word that does not belong in each group.
1. expectation possibility
protect
prospect
2. confirm
decline
verify
uphold
What does "graph" mean?
3. confide
disclose
reveal
hide
a. sound
b. something written
4. home
calligraphy
autograph
biography
c. related to math
d. related to a book
Throwback Thursday
a Stellar Sentence
Which sentence best revises the sentence below?
The first Thanksgiving took place in Florida.
a. The first European Thanksgiving took place in
Florida.
b. Historians believe that the first European
Thanksgiving in North America took place on
the coast of Florida in 1513.
c. Historians believe the first European Thanksgiving
took place on the coast of Florida.
Figurative Friday
What does the underlined phrase mean?
a.
b.
c.
d.
easy to say
easy to do
easier to talk about than actually do
easier to eat than talk about eating
company
business
It’s Throwback Thursday!
Let's review and throw Date:__________
down our grammar skills!
Common or Proper Nouns?
Label each noun with a C for common or P for proper.
Rewrite the proper nouns with a capital letter.
P
_______
macy's thanksgiving day parade
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
C
_______
P
_______
football
new england
New England
P
_______
sarah hale
Sarah Hale
Figurative language uses words
and expression to have a greater
impact on the reader.
Date:__________
Adages & Proverbs
Match the expression to its meaning.
Don't count your chickens
before they're hatched.
It's better to appreciate
what you have than to go
after something you might
not get.
A bird in the hand is worth
more than two in the bush.
Things you look forward
to seem to take a long
time to happen.
A watched pot never boils.
You should not count
on something before it
happens.
z
©The Literacy Loft 2017 5th Grade November Week 5
Frances loves Thanksgiving dinner. All of the
foods spread out on the table make her mouth
water. Mounds of mashed potatoes, boats of
gravy, and the scent of fresh, warm bread call
her name. She knows she should wait for
everyone else to begin eating, but that is
easier said than done.
corporation