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G5 English Language
Optional Dojo Packet 01
This is one in a series of optional packets this year.
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term.
Contents: Spelling, Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Writing Skills,
Writing Planner, and Reading Response
Vowel digraphs ñ ea, ee
List
1 Write the word.
league
fleece
appeal
freezer
seventeenth
coffee
disease
between
beneath
increase
deceased
proceed
absentee
tweezers
nominee
meagre
creature
easel
kneeling
employee
6.1
2 Name.
3 Word clues. Which list word matches?
sheepís wool
to make larger
a person who is absent
a group of sports teams
stores frozen food
in a lower place
a paid worker
harm to someoneís health
small amount of something
4 Complete the sentence with a list word.
The sight of a plate of vegetables does not ________________ to me.
I quickly packed the ice cream into the ________________ before it melted.
After having friends over, we only had a ________________ amount of food left.
Dad is always grumpy before his morning ________________ .
Mum said she would ________________ my allowance if I completed more chores.
Jodie is my ________________ for school captain.
After Saturdayís game our team is at the bottom of the ________________ .
My grandfather has a ________________ in his lungs.
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Vowel digraphs ñ ea, ee
6.1
5 Underline the spelling mistake. Write the word correctly.
Noah sat betwean Jacob and Cheyenne in the back seat.
I set up my eisel and canvas at the window, ready to paint.
An owl is a creecher of the night.
She used a pair of twezers to pick the splinter from my finger.
His new fleese jacket kept him very warm.
It is my older sisterís sevententh birthday tomorrow.
Challenge words
6 Write the word.
beacon
bequeath
feeble
wheedle
refugee
pedigree
appease
colleague
demeanour
chimpanzee
7 Meaning. Which challenge word matches?
to give someone what they want
to pass on or transfer oneís possessions
to another
to persuade someone to give you
something
a person who is forced to seek safety
in another country
to be lacking in strength
a signal light that warns ships
or aircraft
8 Complete the sentence.
The breeder assured us the puppy was of a good p_______________ .
She felt very f_______________ after being sick for so long.
The family had to stay in a r_______________ camp after fleeing their country.
My grandparents will b_______________ their house to my parents.
My brother is trying to w_______________ his way out of doing the dishes.
She gave the child a chocolate to a_______________ her.
Dad brought his work c_______________ home for dinner.
They have a baby c_______________ at the zoo.
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FICTION
Interpreting character behavior, feelings, and motivation
Look for clues in a text to interpret a characterís feelings and what motivates
them to behave in a certain way. The clues are usually in the authorís choice of
words and punctuation.
Read the passage.
On the Trail of the Golden Man
Put a box
around how Mia
and Flynn felt with
Sipu around.
Underline
a sentence that
demonstrates
Sipuís survival
skills.

Åç Color how Sipu
moved through
the jungle.
Highlight
what Mia and
Flynn learned
from Sipu.
Circle the correct answers.
1
Based on evidence in the passage, which sentence best describes Sipu? Sipu Ö
a has excellent survival skills.
b has good time management skills.
c is very competitive.
d has extraordinary strength.
2
What is the clue to question 1ís answer? Sipu is able to Ö
a walk lightly through the jungle.
b stay warm in the jungle.
c nd food and water in the jungle. d identify plants and animals in the jungle.
3
Which sentence best sums up Sipuís attitude towards Mia and Flynn? Sipu Ö
a thinks heís smarter than Mia and Flynn.
b wants to share his knowledge.
c wants to learn from Mia and Flynn.
d thinks Mia and Flynn are a nuisance.
4
Which word is the best clue to question 3ís answer?
a easy
b showed
c nothing
d scary
How did Mia and Flynn feel with Sipu as their guide?
a scared
b disappointed
c relaxed
d confused
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FICTION
Interpreting character behavior, feelings, and motivation
Read the passage.
Circle the word
Flynn uses
to describe
the moon.
Highlight
Sipuís gift to Mia
and Flynn.
è êùç è† ≠ù
Ć ç Å
Ć
Underline
how Flynn and
Mia intend to
repay Sipu.
Color the words
that help us to
understand how
Flynn and Mia feel
about El Dorado.
6
How does Flynn react to the sight of the moon?
7
How do Flynn and Mia feel about the rainforest? Support your answer with a quote
from the passage.
8
What does the passage suggest about Flynn and Miaís attitude towards El Dorado?
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Word study
NONFICTION
Clues in the text can help us understand the meaning of difcult words.
Read the passage.
Water
Put a box
around the area
rivers collect
water from.
Circle the
base word of
catchment.
 Å Colour how
people bring
ground water to
the surface.
Underline why so
many people use
ground water.
Circle the correct answers.
1
2
What is a catchment area? It is an area where waterÖ
a ows away.
b collects.
c dries up.
d enters the ocean.
What is the clue to question 1ís answer?
a The word melting suggests that the water vanishes.
b The word grows shows that the river gets bigger.
c The word stream means to ow.
d The base word of catchment is catch, which means to hold on to.
3
What does the word accessible mean?
a can be easily reached
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b unt for use
c happens by chance
d fashionable
Which group of words is the clue to question 3ís answer?
a The water collects above a layer of rock
b too dense to allow it to ow through
c about 1.5 billion people use it for their drinking water
d grows as streams in its catchment area join it
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NONFICTION
Word study
Read the passage.
In paragraph 1,
circle the word
that helps to
explain what
puried means.
In paragraph 2,
highlight the
word that refers
to things in the
water that are
harmful.
In paragraph 2,
colour the word
that means
to clot or thicken.
ç è è ê
In paragraph 3,
underline the
word that refers
to solid material at
the bottom
of a liquid.
In paragraph 3,
put a box
around the
word that refers
to the process
of removing
unwanted
material.
Explain what the following words mean.
5
Use the clues in the passage and the boxes to help you.
a puried
b impurities
c coagulate
d sediment
e ltration
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WEEK 1
Name:
Monitor Comprehension
READ THE INTERVIEW
DAY 3
Pause after reading each of the interviewer’s questions. Think about the
question as you read Sadie’s answer.
Sadie Caddock, Animator
Interviewer: What is the best part about your job as an animator?
Sadie Caddock: I love getting a chance to bring a character to life. If I can imagine it, I can
make it happen on the screen. It’s a great feeling.
Interviewer: What was your favorite project?
Sadie Caddock: My favorite project was a movie called It’s a Zoo Out There. Unlike
commercials and TV shows, a full-length movie lets you explore the
characters and story. I worked with a fun team of animators to create more
than thirty animal characters.
Interviewer: How long does it take you to finish a project?
Sadie Caddock: It depends. A short commercial might take me a week to finish my part of it.
The movie took more than a year. It also depends on whether I’m drawing
by hand or using a computer. Computers make the work go much faster.
However, I sometimes find that drawing by hand is more creative.
STRATEGY PRACTICE
SKILL PRACTICE
Did you understand all of Sadie Caddock’s answers? Which answer would you like
to know more about? Explain why.
Read each question. Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer.
1. What is the main idea of the interview?
A Computers are faster than drawing by hand.
3. What do the boldface words tell you?
A the questions the interviewer is asking
B Teams do a better job than individuals.
B who is speaking
C Animated movies take a long time.
C Sadie’s answers to the questions
D Working as an animator is a fun career.
D what each section is about
2. What does Sadie Caddock like best about
her job?
A creating lots of characters
4. Which is not something that happened when
Sadie worked on a movie?
A She worked with a fun team.
B bringing characters to life
B She was able to develop the story.
C exploring a story
C She finished the project in a week.
D making commercials
D She created many different characters.
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WEEK 2
Name:
Make Connections
DAY 3
As you read about the Rockettes, think about other activities that require
a lot of skill and practice.
READ THE PASSAGE
The Famous Rockettes
Imagine a long line of dancers performing a difficult high kick at exactly the same time. That
was the vision of Russell Markert, who came up with the idea for the Rockettes back in 1925. The
Rockettes, an all-female dance group, have come a long way with their high kicks. They have
performed at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City since its opening in 1932.
The goal of the Rockettes is for all of the dancers to make the same movements at the exact
same time, as if they were one person rather than 36. This task requires a lot of practice, skill,
and cooperation. The Rockettes perform in more than 200 shows over a two-month period. The
schedule requires a huge commitment from the dancers.
Over the years, more than 3,000 women have danced as Rockettes. They say that
performing with the group is a dream come true, despite the long hours of practice and the
demanding schedule. They love it when the audience stands and cheers.
STRATEGY PRACTICE
SKILL PRACTICE
Write about a time when you saw an athlete or performer do something amazing.
How did remembering that event help you understand the passage?
Read each question. Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer.
1. According to the passage, what are the Rockettes
best known for?
A their individual dance skills
3. Which theme does the passage communicate?
A Dance is a good form of exercise.
B Female and male dancers are different.
B their training with Russell Markert
C Many dancers can perform as if they were one.
C their high kicks
D Dance has changed over time.
D their demanding schedule
2. Based on the passage, who was Russell Markert?
A a member of the audience
4. Based on the passage, what conclusion can you
draw about the Rockettes?
A It is easy to become a Rockette.
B the founder of the Rockettes
B Men have recently joined the group.
C the first male dancer in the Rockettes
C They are popular with audiences today.
D the owner of Radio City Music Hall
D They were more popular in the past.
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WEEK 3
Name:
Visualization
DAY 3
Look for words and phrases that help you visualize cockroaches.
READ THE PASSAGE
Cockroach Fun Facts
When you think of interesting animals, you probably don’t picture the common cockroach.
However, although this insect isn’t very pretty, it is pretty amazing.
Cockroaches are good at getting around. They can squeeze into very tight spaces, which
comes in handy when they want to go through cracks in walls. A baby cockroach can flatten itself
as thin as a dime. They’re fast-moving bugs, too. Traveling at three miles an hour, a cockroach
can easily scurry out of the way of looming feet or bug swatters.
Cockroaches are also tough. They can survive a month without food and a week without
water. They can even survive for weeks without a head!
Next time you see a cockroach, show some respect for this common household pest. After
all, the species has been around far longer than people—more than 280 million years, by some
estimates. Now that’s an old bug!
STRATEGY PRACTICE
SKILL PRACTICE
List at least two traits of cockroaches. For each trait, draw a picture that shows
what you visualized.
Read each question. Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer.
1. What main idea is supported by the fact that
a cockroach can survive without its head?
A Cockroaches are fast-moving.
3. Which of these tells one way that cockroaches
and humans are different?
A Cockroaches can move faster.
B Cockroaches are tough.
B Cockroaches have longer lives.
C Cockroaches are common pests.
C Cockroaches need food and water.
D Cockroaches are smart.
D Cockroaches have existed longer as a species.
2. The passage compares a baby cockroach to
.
a dime to show
A the speed of baby cockroaches
4. Why do cockroaches flatten themselves?
A to move more quickly
B the round shape of baby cockroaches
C to escape a rolled-up newspaper
C the thinness of baby cockroaches
D to squeeze through narrow spaces
B to survive longer without food or water
D the color of baby cockroaches
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Name
Writing sentences
Body Facts
A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. There are four kinds of sentences.
A declarative sentence is a statement. It gives information and ends with a period.
I just finished a really cool article about the body.
An interrogative sentence is a question. It asks for information and often begins
with who, what, where, when, why, or how. A question ends with a question mark.
What is the title of the article?
An imperative sentence is a command. It tells or asks someone to do
something. A command usually ends with a period but can also end with
an exclamation point.
Tell me where you read it. Hurry up and tell me!
An exclamatory sentence is an exclamation.
It shows strong feeling or emotion and ends with an exclamation point.
I can’t wait to read it now!
Use any or all of the words in each group to write four kinds of sentences. One sentence
has been completed for you. Begin and end each sentence correctly.
do how you many times breathe minute is per that count twenty humans fast
How many times per minute do humans breathe?
Interrogative:
__________________________________________________________________________
Declarative:
__________________________________________________________________________
Imperative:
__________________________________________________________________________
Exclamatory:
__________________________________________________________________________
sixty-five
believe
the
is
body
water
about
percent
I
it
don’t
really
Interrogative:
__________________________________________________________________________
Declarative:
__________________________________________________________________________
Imperative:
__________________________________________________________________________
Exclamatory:
__________________________________________________________________________
how
did
read
small
twenty-two
long
you
are
the
feet
about
intestines
Interrogative:
__________________________________________________________________________
Declarative:
__________________________________________________________________________
Imperative:
__________________________________________________________________________
Exclamatory:
__________________________________________________________________________
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Writing questions
for interviews
Get the Scoop
Have you ever interviewed anyone? What kinds of questions did you ask? Were they clear and complete?
Who, What, Where, When, Why, or How at the beginning of a sentence usually signals a question. A helping
verb such as Is, Are, Was, Were, Do, Does, Did, Can, or Could at the beginning of a sentence also signals
a question.
How did you get your start?
Did you get your start in school?
What was your first role?
Was Peter Pan your first role?
Why do you enjoy acting?
Do you enjoy acting because it’s fun?
Which kinds of questions do you think would help you gather more information?
For each category, write the name of a person you would like to interview. Then write
several questions you would ask to learn more about the person. Try to avoid questions with
yes or no answers.
1. an interesting fictional character: ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
2. an early explorer: __________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
3. a favorite rock star: ________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
4. someone you admire: ______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
5. an elderly person: __________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
6. a founding father of the United States: ______________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Think of a person in your everyday life you could interview, such as a grandparent, business owner,
local politician, or police officer. Ask to interview the person. Prepare a list of questions ahead of
time. Record the person’s responses. Share the results with friends, classmates, or family members.
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Write a fictional story