Spelling
Vocabulary
Quotations
Main Idea
Similes
100
Spell the word that is illumination from flames.
firelight
100
persons or animals you spend time with or enjoy spending time with
companions
100
Below are sentences with direct quotations. Rewrite each sentence, adding the quotation marks before and after the quotation. Phillip said, I think we’re going to the movies.
Phillip said, "I think we’re going to the movies."
100
Making a healthy snack is easy. You can use fresh fruits or vegetables. One healthy snack is carrots with dip. You can make another healthy snack out of apple slices with peanut butter, or you could make a mix of grapes and strawberries. Some cereals can also be used to make a healthy snack. One of my favorites is Cheerios mixed with raisins and chocolate chips. 1. Which answer best states the main idea of the paragraph? a. Some cereals can also be used to make a healthy snack. b. One healthy snack is carrots with dip. c. Making a healthy snack is easy.
c. Making a healthy snack is easy.
100
Bright were his eyes like live coals, as he gave me a sideways glance.
eyes and live coals
200
Spell the word that is what you would hear from the cardiovascular system.
heartbeat
200
not willing or eager to do something
reluctantly
200
My vote goes to Belinda, said George.
"My vote goes to Belinda," said George.
200
There are many good reasons for kids to exercise. Exercise helps your heart, lungs, and muscles stay healthy. A little exercise each day can help you stay fit, and not gain too much weight. Exercise can also be fun and help you make friends. Playing a game of soccer is not only good for your body, but it also helps you learn how to get along with others and follow rules. 2. Which answer best states the main idea of the paragraph? a. There are many good reasons for kids to exercise. b. Exercise can also be fun and help you make friends. c. A little exercise each day can help you stay fit.
a. There are many good reasons for kids to exercise.
200
His arms were weak and felt like noodles.
arms and noodles
300
Spell the word that is related to snorkeling.
underwater
300
having or showing a kind and gentle nature
kindhearted
300
Robert asked, What time is it?
Robert asked, "What time is it?"
300
The most important meal of the day is breakfast. Skipping breakfast can leave your body without enough fuel to get through the morning. Your stomach will growl, and your brain will feel tired. You will have trouble concentrating at school. But, when you eat breakfast, your body gets the fuel it needs to go through the day. You are alert and able to concentrate. 3. Which answer best states the main idea of the paragraph? a. Your stomach will growl, and your brain will feel tired. b. The most important meal of the day is breakfast. c. You able to concentrate.
b. The most important meal of the day is breakfast.
300
The pillow was as soft as a cloud.
pillow and cloud
400
Spell the word that is related to lightning.
thunderclap
400
to disappear entirely without a clear reason
vanished
400
I like your shoes, exclaimed Carrie, where did you get them?
"I like your shoes," exclaimed Carrie, "where did you get them?"
400
Ever wonder why many school holidays happen on Mondays? In the United States, school holidays often fall at the same time as other holidays. The first holiday of the school year is usually Labor Day, the first Monday in September. Some schools do not even start back until after the Labor Day holiday. Then, many schools have a teacher work day or long weekend near Columbus Day, which is the second Monday in October. In January, we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, and most schools have a holiday on the third Monday of the month. Schools also usually have a holiday or a teacher workday at the same time as President’s Day, which is the third Monday of February. Finally, if your school is still in session, you will probably have a holiday on Memorial Day, which is the last Monday in May. 1. Which sentence best states the main idea of the paragraph? a. Most schools have a holiday on the third Monday of the month. b. School holidays often fall at the same time as other holidays. c. Ever wonder why many school holidays happen on Mondays?
b. School holidays often fall at the same time as other holidays.
400
Her hair was as curly like a corkscrew.
hair and corkscrew
500
Spell the word that is a synonym for pinnacle.
mountaintop
500
She wanted to continue reading, but she ______________ went to bed since it was midnight.
She wanted to continue reading, but she reluctantly went to bed since it was midnight.
500
Liam asked Wesley, Do you want to come with us?
Liam asked Wesley, "Do you want to come with us?"
500
Fifth grade is a good time to show additional responsibility. Fifth graders could show additional responsibility by getting a cell phone. As fifth graders, we are starting to stay after school for clubs or sports, and when we go into middle school, we will do more of this. With this added responsibility after school, we need a way to get in touch with our parents. Also, fifth graders are old enough to understand how to use a cell phone responsibility. A fifth grader understands that a phone is not just for playing games and listening to music. A fifth grader can show responsibility by not using all of the phone minutes or data on the phone for fun. Parents could help fifth graders set time limits for games and music. Finally, a phone is an expensive item, and you have to take care of it. A fifth grader can show responsibility by keeping up with the phone and not losing it. 1. Which sentence best states the main idea of the paragraph. a. Fifth grade is a good time to show additional responsibility. b. Also, fifth graders are old enough to understand how to use a cell phone responsibly. c. Fifth graders could show additional responsibility by getting a cell phone.
c. Fifth graders could show additional responsibility by getting a cell phone.
500
His stuffed toy was as cuddly as a kitten.
stuffed toy and kitten
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