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Level
 Author
Jodene Smith, M.A.
 Standards
For information on how this resource meets
national and other state standards, see pages
4–6. You may also review this information by
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Standards
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rights reserved. (CCSS)

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 Table of Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
How to Use This Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Standards Correlations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Daily Practice Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Answer Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Writing Rubrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Writing Analyses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
The Writing Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Editing Marks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Writing Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Writing Signs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Peer/Self-Editing Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Digital Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

Introduction
The Need for Practice
To be successful in today’s writing classrooms, students must deeply understand both concepts
and procedures so that they can discuss and demonstrate their understanding. Demonstrating
understanding is a process that must be continually practiced for students to be successful. Practice
is especially important to help students apply their concrete, conceptual understanding of each
particular writing skill.

Understanding Assessment
In addition to providing opportunities for frequent practice, teachers must be able to assess students’
writing skills. This is important so that teachers can adequately address students’ misconceptions,
build on their current understandings, and challenge them appropriately. Assessment is a long-
term process that involves careful analysis of student responses from a discussion, project, practice
sheet, or test. When analyzing the data, it is important for teachers to reflect on how their
teaching practices may have influenced students’ responses and to identify those areas where
additional instruction may be required. In short, the data gathered from assessments should be
used to inform instruction: slow down, speed up, or reteach. This type of assessment is called
formative assessment.

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 How to Use This Book
With 180 Days of Writing, creative, theme-based units guide students as they practice the five steps
of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. During each odd week
(Weeks 1, 3, 5, etc.), students interact with mentor texts. Then, students apply their learning by
writing their own pieces during each following even week (Weeks 2, 4, 6, etc.). Many practice pages
also focus on grammar/language standards to help improve students’ writing.

Easy to Use and Standards Based

These daily activities reinforce grade-level skills across the various genres of writing: opinion,
informative/explanatory, and narrative. Each day provides a full practice page, making the activities
easy to prepare and implement as part of a classroom morning routine, at the beginning of each
writing lesson, or as homework.

The chart below indicates the writing and language standards that are addressed throughout
this book. See pages 5–6 for a breakdown of which writing standard is covered in each week.
Note: Students may not have deep understandings of some topics in this book. Remember to assess
students based on their writing skills and not their content knowledge.

College and Career Readiness Standards

Writing 1.1—Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or
name the book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply a reason for
the opinion, and provide some sense of closure.
Writing 1.2—Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a
topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.
Writing 1.3—Write narratives in which they recount two or more
appropriately sequenced events, include some details regarding what
happened, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide some
sense of closure.
Language 1.1—Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard
English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Language 1.2—Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard
English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

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 How to Use This Book (cont.)
Below is a list of overarching themes, corresponding weekly themes, and the writing standards that
students will encounter throughout this book. For each overarching theme, students will interact
with mentor texts in the odd week and then apply their learning by writing their own pieces in the
even week. Note: The writing prompt for each week can be found on pages 7–8. You may wish to
display the prompts in the classroom for students to reference throughout the appropriate weeks.

Overarching
Weekly Themes Standards
Themes
Writing 1.1—Write opinion pieces in which they
Week 1: School introduce the topic or name the book they are writing
Back-to-School
Week 2: Teachers about, state an opinion, supply a reason for the opinion,
and provide some sense of closure.
Writing 1.2—Write informative/explanatory texts in
People Who Week 3: Health Workers
which they name a topic, supply some facts about the
Help Us Week 4: Safety Helpers
topic, and provide some sense of closure.
Writing 1.2—Write informative/explanatory texts in
Week 5: Apples
Fall Harvest which they name a topic, supply some facts about the
Week 6: Pumpkins
topic, and provide some sense of closure.
Writing 1.1—Write opinion pieces in which they
Week 7: Monsters introduce the topic or name the book they are writing
Trick-or-Treat
Week 8: Candy about, state an opinion, supply a reason for the opinion,
and provide some sense of closure.
Writing 1.3—Write narratives in which they recount
two or more appropriately sequenced events, include
Week 9: Soccer
Team Sports some details regarding what happened, use temporal
Week 10: Basketball
words to signal event order, and provide some sense
of closure.
Writing 1.3—Write narratives in which they recount
Week 11: Hibernating Animals two or more appropriately sequenced events, include
Ready for Winter Week 12: Dressing for the some details regarding what happened, use temporal
Weather words to signal event order, and provide some sense
of closure.
Writing 1.1—Write opinion pieces in which they
Week 13: Winter Traditions introduce the topic or name the book they are writing
Winter Holidays
Week 14: Winter Celebrations about, state an opinion, supply a reason for the opinion,
and provide some sense of closure.
Writing 1.1—Write opinion pieces in which they
Week 15: New Year introduce the topic or name the book they are writing
All Things New
Week 16: Chinese New Year about, state an opinion, supply a reason for the opinion,
and provide some sense of closure.
Writing 1.1—Write opinion pieces in which they
Things to Do in Week 17: Building Snowmen introduce the topic or name the book they are writing
Snow Week 18: Winter Sports about, state an opinion, supply a reason for the opinion,
and provide some sense of closure.

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Overarching
Weekly Themes Standards
Themes
Week 19: Dr. Martin Luther Writing 1.2—Write informative/explanatory texts in
Great Americans King Jr. which they name a topic, supply some facts about the
Week 20: George Washington topic, and provide some sense of closure.
Writing 1.3—Write narratives in which they recount
two or more appropriately sequenced events, include
Week 21: Family
People We Love some details regarding what happened, use temporal
Week 22: Friends
words to signal event order, and provide some sense
of closure.
Writing 1.1—Write opinion pieces in which they
Round Things Week 23: Pie introduce the topic or name the book they are writing
to Eat Week 24: Pizza about, state an opinion, supply a reason for the opinion,
and provide some sense of closure.
Writing 1.3—Write narratives in which they recount
two or more appropriately sequenced events, include
Week 25: Airplanes
Things in the Sky some details regarding what happened, use temporal
Week 26: Kites
words to signal event order, and provide some sense
of closure.
Writing 1.2—Write informative/explanatory texts in
Growth and Week 27: Animals
which they name a topic, supply some facts about the
Change Week 28: Plants
topic, and provide some sense of closure.
Writing 1.3—Write narratives in which they recount
two or more appropriately sequenced events, include
Week 29: Transportation
Then and Now some details regarding what happened, use temporal
Week 30: Technology
words to signal event order, and provide some sense
of closure.
Writing 1.2—Write informative/explanatory texts in
Week 31: Butterflies
Things with Wings which they name a topic, supply some facts about the
Week 32: Birds
topic, and provide some sense of closure.
Writing 1.2—Write informative/explanatory texts in
Week 33: Statue of Liberty
American Symbols which they name a topic, supply some facts about the
Week 34: The Flag
topic, and provide some sense of closure.
Writing 1.3—Write narratives in which they recount
two or more appropriately sequenced events, include
Week 35: The Beach
Signs of Summer some details regarding what happened, use temporal
Week 36: Vacation
words to signal event order, and provide some sense
of closure.

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Weekly Setup
Write each prompt on the board throughout the appropriate week. Students should reference the
prompts as they work through the activity pages so that they stay focused on the topics and the right
genre of writing: opinion, informative/explanatory, and narrative. You may wish to print copies
of this chart from the digital resources (filename: G1_writingprompts.pdf ) and distribute them to
students to keep throughout the school year.

Week Prompt Week Prompt

Write about going back to school. Tell why Write about a time you dressed in
1 12
you do or do not like it. winter clothing.

Write about your favorite teacher. Tell why Do you think it is fun to bake gingerbread
2 13
you like him or her. men? Tell why or why not.

Write about health workers. Include at least What is you favorite winter celebration?
3
one fact. 14 Tell how you celebrate. Give reasons why it
is your favorite.
Write about safety helpers. Include at least
4
one fact. Is it fun to celebrate New Year’s? Write
15
about why you do or do not think it is fun.
Write about an apple. Include at least
5
one fact. Do you like to celebrate Chinese New Year?
16 Write about why you do or do not like
to celebrate.
Write about a pumpkin. Include at least
6
one of its parts.
Do you think building a snowman is fun?
17 Write about why you do or do not think
Do you like monsters? Tell why you do or
7 it is fun.
do not like them.

What is your favorite winter sport? Write

What is your favorite candy? Write about it, 18
8 about the sport. Give reasons why it is
and tell why you like it. your favorite.

Write about a time you played soccer.

9 19
Write about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
What did you do? Who did you play with? Include at least one fact.

Write about a time you saw a basketball

10 20
Write about George Washington. Include
game. What did you do? What did you see? at least one fact.

Write about a time you saw a hibernating

11 Write about a time you spent with family.
animal. 21 Give details about how you spent your
time together.

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Week Prompt Week Prompt

Write about an activity you did with a Write about a time you went to the beach.
22 friend. Give details about the activity 35 Include where you were, who you were
you did. with, and what you did.

Do you think apple pie is the best pie? Tell Write about a vacation you went on.
23
why you do or do not think it is the best. 36 Include where you went, who you were
with, and what you did.
Write about your favorite kind of pizza.
24
Why is it your favorite?

Write about a time you flew on an airplane.

Tell about where you went and who you
25 were with. If you have not flown on an
airplane, write about what you think it
would be like.

Write about a time you flew a kite. Include

26
two events.

27 Write about hens. Include at least one fact.

Write about how a plant grows. Include at

28
least one fact.

Write about a time you went on a

vacation with your family. What type of
29
transportation did you use to get there?
Include at least two details.

Write about a time you used technology.

30
Include at least two details.

Write about butterflies. Include at least

31
one fact.

32 Write about birds. Include at least one fact.

Write about the Statue of Liberty. Include

33
at least one fact.

Write about your country’s flag. Include at

34
least one fact.

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Using the Practice Pages

The activity pages provide practice and assessment opportunities for each day of the school year.
Teachers may wish to prepare packets of weekly practice pages for the classroom or for homework.
As outlined on pages 5–6, each two-week unit is aligned to one writing standard. Note: Before
implementing each week’s activity pages, review the corresponding prompt on pages 7–8 with
students and have students brainstorm thoughts about each topic.

On odd weeks, students practice the daily skills Week 1

DAY

using mentor texts. On even weeks, students use 1 Name: _____________________________________________________

Directions: Read the opinion. Place check marks next

what they have learned in the previous week and to the reasons.

apply it to their own writing.

Prewriting
School
Opinion: I like to go back to school.

Each day focuses on one of the steps in the writing Reasons

process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and _____ 1. I meet new friends.

publishing. Note: Distribute the Editing Marks _____ 2. I learn cool things.

on page 207 to students. They can reference _____ 3. I have homework.

this page as they work through the weeks. _____ 4. I get a new teacher.

Alternatively, you can reproduce it poster sized _____ 5. I get new supplies.

and hang it in your classroom.

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and the following even week focus on unique

themes that fit under one overarching theme. For
a list of the overarching themes and individual
weekly themes, see pages 5–6.
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Using the Resources (cont.)

The Writing Process

The Writing Process can be found on page 206 and in Step 1: Prewriting

the digital resources (filename: G1_writing_process.pdf ).

Think about the topic.
Brainstorm ideas.

Step 2: Drafting

Students can reference each step of the writing process

Use your ideas to write a draft.
Don’t worry about errors.

Step 3: Revising

as they move through each week.

Read your draft. Think about
the vocabulary. Think about the
organization. Make changes to
improve your writing.

Step 4: Editing
Reread your draft. Check for
errors in spelling, punctuation,
and grammar.

Step 5: Publishing
Create a final draft. Be sure to
use your best printing.

Editing Marks Editing Marks can be found

on page 207 and in the digital
Editing Marks Symbol Names Example

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david ate grapes.
symbol

lowercase
symbol
My mother hugged
Me. resources (filename: G1_
insert period The clouds are in the
symbol

check spelling
symbol
sky

I laffed at the story.

editing_marks.pdf ). Students
transpose
symbol
How you are? may need to reference this
page as they work on the
Would you pass the
insert symbol
pizza?

insert comma I have cats, dogs

Peer/Self-Editing Checklist
editing activities (Day 4s).
symbol and goldfish.

insert quotations That is amazing, she Directions: Place a check mark in front of each item as
symbol shouted. you check it.

deletion symbol Will you call call me?

add space
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I run tothe tree.

The writing has . . .

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q an engaging beginning
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or self-edit their writing, a Peer/

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correct spelling
correct punctuation

on page 214 and in the digital

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checklist.pdf ).

Writing Signs for each of the writing genres Writing Tips pages for each of the writing
are on pages 213–215 and in the digital genres can be found on pages 208-210 and
resources (filename: G1_writing_signs.pdf ). in the digital resources (filename: G1_
Hang the signs up during the appropriate writing_tips.pdf ). Students can reference the
two‑week units to remind students which appropriate Writing Tips pages as they work
type of writing they are focusing on. through the weeks.

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Diagnostic Assessment
Teachers can use the practice pages as diagnostic assessments. The data analysis tools included
with the book enable teachers or parents to quickly score students’ work and monitor their progress.
Teachers and parents can quickly see which writing skills students may need to target further to
develop proficiency.

After students complete each two-week unit, score each students’ even week Day 5 published piece
using the appropriate, genre-specific rubric (pages 200–202). Then, complete the Practice Page
Item Analysis (pages 203–205) that matches the writing genre. These charts are also provided in
the digital resources (filenames: G1_opinion_analysis.pdf, G1_inform_analysis.pdf, G1_narrative_
analysis.pdf ). Teachers can input data into the electronic files directly on the computer, or they can
print the pages and analyze students’ work using paper and pencil.

To Complete the Practice Page Item Analyses:

• Write or type students’ names in the far-left column. Depending on the number of students,
more than one copy of the form may be needed or you may need to add rows.

• The weeks in which the particular writing genres are the focus are indicated across the tops of
the charts. Note: Students are only assessed on the even weeks, therefore the odd weeks are
not included on the charts.

• For each student, record his or her rubric score in the appropriate column.

• Add the scores for each student after they’ve focused on a

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 How to Use This Book (cont.)

Using the Results to Differentiate Instruction

Once results are gathered and analyzed, teachers can use the results to inform the way they
differentiate instruction. The data can help determine which writing types are the most difficult for
students and which students need additional instructional support and continued practice.

Whole-Class Support
The results of the diagnostic analysis may show that the entire class is struggling with a particular
writing genre. If these concepts have been taught in the past, this indicates that further instruction
or reteaching is necessary. If these concepts have not been taught in the past, this data is a great
preassessment and may demonstrate that students do not have a working knowledge of the
concepts. Thus, careful planning for the length of the unit(s) or lesson(s) must be considered, and
additional front-loading may be required.

Small-Group or Individual Support

The results of the diagnostic analysis may show that an individual student or a small group of
students is struggling with a particular writing genre. If these concepts have been taught in the past,
this indicates that further instruction or reteaching is necessary. Consider pulling these students
aside while others are working independently to instruct them further on the concept(s). Students
may also benefit from extra practice using games or computer-based resources. Teachers can also
use the results to help identify individual students or groups of proficient students who are ready
for enrichment or above-grade-level instruction. These students may benefit from independent
learning contracts or more challenging activities.

Digital Resources
Reference page 215 for information about accessing the digital resources and an overview of
the contents.

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 Standards Correlations
Shell Education is committed to producing educational materials that are research and standards
based. In this effort, we have correlated all of our products to the academic standards of all
50 states, the District of Columbia, the Department of Defense Dependents Schools, and all
Canadian provinces.

How to Find Standards Correlations

To print a customized correlation report of this product for your state, visit our website at
www.tcmpub.com/shell-education and follow the on-screen directions. If you require
assistance in printing correlation reports, please contact our Customer Service Department at
1-877-777-3450.

Purpose and Intent of Standards

Legislation mandates that all states adopt academic standards that identify the skills students will
learn in kindergarten through grade twelve. Many states also have standards for Pre-K. This same
legislation sets requirements to ensure the standards are detailed and comprehensive.

Standards are designed to focus instruction and guide adoption of curricula. Standards are
statements that describe the criteria necessary for students to meet specific academic goals. They
define the knowledge, skills, and content students should acquire at each level. Standards are also
used to develop standardized tests to evaluate students’ academic progress.

Teachers are required to demonstrate how their lessons meet state standards. State standards are
used in the development of all of our products, so educators can be assured they meet the academic
requirements of each state.

The activities in this book are aligned to today's national and state-specific college and career
readiness standards. The chart on page 4 lists the writing and language standards used throughout
this book. A more detailed chart on pages 5–6 correlates the specific writing standards to
each week.

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 Week 1
DAY

1 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Read the opinion. Place check marks next

to the reasons.
School
Prewriting

Opinion: I like to go back to school.

Reasons

_____ 1. I meet new friends.

_____ 2. I learn cool things.

_____ 3. I have homework.

_____ 4. I get a new teacher.

_____ 5. I get new supplies.

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DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 2
Directions: Read the text. Then, underline each
sentence in green, red, or blue.

School
Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
opinion detail closure

I like to go back to school.

I get a new teacher. I get a

new backpack. I see school

friends again. I look forward

to going back to school.

Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the word. Write it on your own.

school
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DAY

3 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Read the sentences. They say the same

thing. Circle the sentences that sound best to you.
Revising
School

1. I like to go back to school.

Going back to school is fun.

2. I get a new teacher.

My teacher is new.

3. I get a new backpack.

Mom buys me a new backpack.

4. I look forward to going back

to school.

Going back to school is

something I look forward to.

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DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 4
Directions: Add periods to the sentences.

School
Editing
1. Going back to school is fun

2. My teacher is new

3. I see school friends again

4. Mom buys me a new backpack

5. I meet new friends

Boost Your Learning!

Every sentence has to have an ending mark.

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DAY

5 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Read the text. Draw a picture to match.

Then, fill in the checklist.
Publishing
School

Going back to school is fun. My teacher is new.

I see school friends again. Mom buys me a new
backpack. I look forward to going back to school.

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between words.

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 Week 2
DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 1
Directions: Draw your favorite teacher. State your
opinion. Then, write reasons why you like him or her.

Teachers
Prewriting
Opinion

I like .

Reasons

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DAY

2 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Write about your favorite teacher. Then, fill

in the checklist.

Opinion
Drafting
Teachers

My favorite teacher is
.

Reasons

I like him/her because

Closing Sentence

is my favorite teacher.

Checklist
❑ I state an opinion.
❑ I have a detail.
❑ I have a closing.

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 Week 2
DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 3
Directions: Read the sentences. Revise the sentences to
say the same things in different ways.

Teachers
Revising
1. Sentence: First grade is what grade she teaches.

Revised: She teaches .

2. Sentence: The boy gets help from the teacher.

Revised: The teacher helps .

3. Sentence: Math is her favorite subject.

Revised: Her favorite subject .

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DAY

4 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Add periods to the sentences.

1. Teachers have important jobs

Teachers
Editing

2. A teacher works at a school

3. Teachers have many students

4. My teacher is nice

5. A teacher helps students

Time to Improve!
Directions: Write a sentence that tells about your
teacher. End it with a period.

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 Week 2
DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about your favorite teacher.
Then, fill in the checklist.

Teachers
Publishing

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between the words.

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 Week 3
DAY

1 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Circle the pictures that have to do with

health workers.
Prewriting
Health Workers

mail nurse

health
workers

doctor hospital


stethoscope
school

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DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 2
Directions: Read the text. Then, underline each
sentence in green, red, or blue.

Health Workers
Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
topic detail closure

Health workers take care

of people. A doctor works

in a hospital. He uses a

stethoscope. He helps

people.

Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the word. ∑Write it on your own.

doctor
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DAY

3 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Circle the correct pronoun for each person.

1. 2.
Revising
Health Workers

he she he she
3. 4.


he she he she

Boost Your Learning!

The pronoun he tells about boys or men.
The pronoun she tells about girls or women.
Example: Dad is a nurse. He is a nurse.
Mom is a doctor. She is a doctor.

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DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 4
Directions: Practice writing each word two times.

Health Workers
Editing
1. of

2. uses

3. for

4. take

Boost Your Learning!

Some words do not follow spelling rules
or patterns. You just have to learn to
spell them!

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DAY

5 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Read the text. Draw a picture to match.

Then, fill in the checklist.
Publishing
Health Workers

Health workers take care of people. A

doctor works in a hospital. He uses a
stethoscope. He helps people.


Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between words.
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DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 1
Directions: Place check marks in the circles that have to
do with safety helpers.

Safety Helpers
Prewriting
cars firefighters

police help people

safety
helpers

keep people
brave
safe

pencils

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DAY

2 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Use the Word Bank to help you write about

safety helpers. Then, fill in the checklist.
Drafting
Safety Helpers

Word Bank

officer help police fire

Safety helpers help people. A

police works at a
station. A firefighter
works at a station.


These helpers people.

Checklist
❑ I have a topic sentence.
❑ I have a detail.
❑ I have a closing.

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DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 3
Directions: Write pronouns for the underlined words.
Use the pictures to help you.

Safety Helpers
Revising
Pronouns
he she

1. A police officer stopped the car.

2. The firefighter used a hose.

Time to Improve!
Draw a safety helper. Write a pronoun to match.

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DAY

4 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Write each word two times.

1. he
Editing
Safety Helpers

2. she

3. we

Time to Improve!
Directions: Read the sentence. Circle the word that is
spelled incorrectly. Write the word correctly.

Seh went to help the people.

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DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about safety helpers.
Then, fill in the checklist.

Safety Helpers
Publishing

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between the words.
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 Week 5
DAY

1 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Circle the images that have parts of an apple

in them.
Apples
Prewriting

stem shoe

apple

leaf seeds

banana core

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DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 2
Directions: Read the text. Then, underline each
sentence in green, red, or blue.

Apples
Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
topic detail closure

Fall is apple picking time! Apples grow on

trees. Apples are red, green, and yellow. The

middle of an apple is the core. It has the

seeds. Do you like apples?

Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the word. Write it on your own.

apple
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DAY

3 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Two sentences are combined into one

sentence. Circle the conjunctions and or or.
Revising
Apples

1. Apples can be red. Apples can be yellow.

Apples can be red or yellow.

2. Apples have cores. Apples have seeds.

Apple have cores and seeds.

3. Apples can be sweet. Apples can be sour.

Apples can be sweet or sour.

4. Apples have stems. Apples have leaves.

Apples have stems and leaves.

Boost Your Learning!

Sentences with the same ideas can be combined.
Use the conjunctions and and or to combine them.
Example
Tam likes apple juice. Tam likes apple pie.
Tam likes apple juice and apple pie.

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DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 4
Directions: Read the apple jokes. Add question marks
to the questions.

Apples
Editing
1. What kind of an apple isn’t an apple
Answer: a pineapple
?
2. What lives in apples and loves to read
Answer: a bookworm

3. What did the apple say to the caterpillar

Answer: “Leaf me alone.”

4. Why did the apple stop running

Answer: It ran out of juice.

Boost Your Learning!

Interrogative sentences need
question marks as ending punctuation.

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 Week 5
DAY

5 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Read the text. Draw a picture to match.

Then, fill in the checklist.
Publishing
Apples

Fall is apple picking time! Apples grow on trees.

Apples are red, green, and yellow. The middle is
the core. It has the seeds. Do you like apples?

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between words.

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 Week 6
DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 1
Directions: Circle the pictures that have parts of a
pumpkin in them.

Pumpkins
Prewriting
dog rib

pumpkin

stem pencil

seeds pulp

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 Week 6
DAY

2 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Use the Word Bank to help you write about a

pumpkin. Then, fill in the checklist.
Drafting
Pumpkins

Word Bank

pumpkin seeds ribs pulp

Fall is picking time!

Pumpkins are orange. The outside
has lines called .
The inside has and
. Do you like pumpkins?

Checklist
❑ I have a topic sentence.
❑ I have a detail.
❑ I have a closing.

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DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 3
Directions: Use the conjunctions and or or to combine
the sentences into one sentence.
1. Pumpkins can be big. Pumpkins can be small.

Pumpkins
Revising
Pumpkins can be big
or small.
2. A pumpkin has pulp. A pumpkin has seeds. (and)

3. Pumpkins can be short. Pumpkins can be tall. (or)

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DAY

4 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Add question marks to the questions.

Then, draw lines to the correct answers.
Pumpkins
Editing

Questions Answers

1. What color is a

pumpkin ? fall

2. What are the lines

orange
on a pumpkin

3. When are pumpkins

ribs
picked

4. Where are the

vine
seeds

5. What does a pumpkin

inside
grow on

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 Week 6
DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about a pumpkin. Then, fill
in the checklist.

Pumpkins
Publishing

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between the words.

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 Week 7
DAY

1 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Read the opinion. Place check marks next

to the reasons.
Monsters
Prewriting

Opinion: Monsters are silly.

Reasons

_____ 1. They have claws.

_____ 2. They like to laugh.

_____ 3. They have crazy arms.

_____ 4. They have big noses.

_____ 5. They tell funny jokes.

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DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 2
Directions: Read the text. Then, underline each
sentence in green, red, or blue.

Monsters
Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
opinion detail closure

I think monsters are silly.

They have crazy arms.

They tell funny jokes.

I laugh when I see silly

monsters.

Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the word. Write it on your own.

monster
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DAY

3 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Write the words in order to show the

word meanings.
Revising
Monsters

Size Words

huge tiny little large

(smallest)

(largest)

Directions: Choose a word to complete the sentence.

This monster has a nose.

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DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 4
Directions: Use the symbol to capitalize the months.
Write them correctly on the lines.

Monsters
Editing
1. Boo Boo’s birthday is october 28.

October
2. Popa’s birthday is july 3.

3. december 23 is Ruffy’s birthday.

4. Hip Hop’s birthday is january 2.

Boost Your Learning!

Proper nouns need to be capitalized.
The names of months are proper nouns.

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 Week 7
DAY

5 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Read the text. Draw a picture to match.

Then, fill in the checklist.
Publishing
Monsters

I think monsters are silly. They have crazy

arms. They tell funny jokes. I laugh when I see
silly monsters.

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between words.

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 Week 8
DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 1
Directions: Draw a picture of your favorite candy. State
your opinion. Then, write reasons why you like it.

Candy
Prewriting
Opinion

I like .

Reasons

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 Week 8
DAY

2 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Write about your favorite candy. Then, fill in

the checklist.
Drafting
Candy

Opinion

My favorite candy is
.

Reasons

I like it because

Closing Sentence

I love to eat .

Checklist
❑ I state an opinion.
❑ I have a detail.
❑ I have a closing.

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 Week 8
DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 3
Directions: Write the Taste Words in order to show the
word meanings.

Candy
Revising
Taste Words

delicious gross yummy disgusting

(worst)

(best)

Time to Improve!
Write a word about your favorite candy. Draw a picture.

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DAY

4 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Use the symbol to capitalize the months.

Write the months correctly on the lines.
Editing
Candy

1. We carve pumpkins in october.

2. Thanksgiving is in november.

3. We give gifts in december.

Time to Improve!
Directions: Rewrite the sentence correctly.

My birthday is in november.

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 Week 8
DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about your favorite candy.
Then, fill in the checklist.

Candy
Publishing

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between the words.
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 Week 9
DAY

1 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Read the notes about a soccer game.

Choose and underline one statement in each box.
Prewriting
Soccer

Who? my soccer team

my grandma

Where? at the park

in my house

When? at Christmas

at night

Event 1 Event 2

I scored a goal. I went to camp.

I ate cookies. I won the game.

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DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 2
Directions: Read the text. Then, underline each
sentence in green, red, or blue.

Soccer
Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
introduction event closure

My team had a soccer

game at the park. When I

got the ball, I aimed at the

net. I kicked the winning

goal. Everyone cheered for

me. It was a great game!

Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the word. Write it on your own.

soccer
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DAY

3 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Read the text. Put an X next to each

sentence below that adds more detail to the paragraph.
Revising
Soccer

My team had a soccer game. I kicked the

winning goal. Everyone cheered for me. My

team won the game.

_____ 1. A soccer ball is round.

_____ 2. I aimed at the net.

_____ 3. My brother plays soccer, too.

_____ 4. We each got a trophy.

Remember!
Details should strengthen
your writing by telling more
about what happened.

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DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 4
Directions: Add exclamation points to the sentences.

Soccer
Editing
1. I got a new soccer ball

2. My best friend is on my team

3. I scored a goal

4. We won the game

5. I got a trophy

Boost Your Learning!

Use exclamation points to show
excitement.
Example: We won!

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 Week 9
DAY

5 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Read the text. Draw a picture to match.

Then, fill in the checklist.
Publishing
Soccer

My team had a soccer game at the park.

When I got the ball, I aimed at the net. I
kicked the winning goal. Everyone cheered
for me. It was a great game!

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between words.
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 Week 10
DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 1
Directions: Think about a basketball game. Complete
the chart with notes about the game.

Basketball
Prewriting
Who?

Where?

When?

Event 1 Event 2
(Draw) (Draw)

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DAY

2 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Write about a basketball game. Then, fill in

the checklist.
Introduction
Drafting
Basketball

I watched a basketball game with

.

Events

First, .

Then, .

Closing Sentence

and
I had so much fun!

Checklist
❑ I have an introduction.
❑ I have two events.
❑ I have a closing.

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 Week 10
DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 3
Directions: Read each sentence. Circle the detail
sentence that supports the original sentence.

Basketball
Revising
1. I play on a basketball team.

Detail 1: My team is called the Ravens.

Detail 2: Our school has a basketball court.

2. We won our last game.

Detail 1: Mark hurt his leg at the game.

Detail 2: The score was 12 to 10.

3. The other team was ahead at half time.

Detail 1: We played hard so we could win.

Detail 2: The other team had seven people.

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DAY

4 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Read each sentence. Add a period (.) or an

exclamation point (!) to the sentences.
Editing
Basketball

1. He scored

2. A basketball is orange

3. We are the champs

4. Throw the ball in the basket to score

5. She scored the winning basket

Time to Improve!
Directions: Write a sentence that needs an exclamation
point as the ending mark.

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DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about a basketball game.
Then, fill in the checklist.

Basketball
Publishing

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between the words.
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DAY

1 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Read the notes about hibernating animals.

Choose and underline one statement in each box.
Prewriting
Hibernating Animals

Who? my mom

my grandpa

Where? at the park

in space

When? during the day

while sleeping


Event 1 Event 2

We walked to We talked about

the pond. hibernating
animals.
I like grass.
We ate lunch.

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DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 2
Directions: Read the text. Then, underline each
sentence in green, red, or blue.

Hibernating Animals
Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
introduction event closure

It was winter. I went for a walk to the pond

with my mom. I did not see any ducks or

turtles. Mom said the ducks fly south to stay

warm. She told me the turtles bury themselves

in the mud to hibernate. We will see the

ducks and turtles again in the spring.

Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the word. Write it on your own.

animals
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DAY

3 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Read the text. Circle the pronouns.

Revising
Hibernating Animals

Mom said the ducks fly south to stay warm. She

told me the turtles buried themselves in the mud

to hibernate. She said we will see the ducks and

turtles again in the spring.



Boost Your Learning!

Pronouns take the place of nouns. They can make
your writing more clear.
Example
Mom said we will see the ducks again in the spring.
Mom said we will see them again in the spring.

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DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 4
Directions: Draw a line to match the present tense verb
with the past tense verb.

Hibernating Animals
Editing
go said

say was

is went

tell saw

see told

Boost Your Learning!

Use past tense verbs to show that events
have already happened.

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DAY

5 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Read the text. Draw a picture to match.

Then, fill in the checklist.
Publishing
Hibernating Animals

It was winter. I went for a walk to the pond

with my mom. I did not see any ducks or turtles.
Mom said the ducks fly south to stay warm.
She told me the turtles bury themselves in the
mud to hibernate. We will see them again in
the spring.


Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between words.

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DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 1
Directions: Think about dressing for winter weather.
Complete the chart with notes about it.

Dressing for the Weather

Prewriting
Who?

Where?

When?

Event 1 Event 2
(Draw) (Draw)

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DAY

2 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Write about dressing for a winter day.

Then, fill in the checklist.
Introduction
Drafting
Dressing for the Weather

told
me it was going to be a cold day.
Events

First, .

Then, .

Closing Sentence


and I were going to be warm!

Checklist
❑ I have an introduction.
❑ I have two events.
❑ I have a closing.

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Directions: Write the correct pronoun for each piece
of clothing.

Dressing for the Weather

Revising
Pronouns
it they

1. mittens

2. hat

3. scarf

Time to Improve!
Write the pronoun for the words My scarf.
My scarf was red.

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Directions: Write the past tense verb from the Word

Bank for each word.
Editing

Word Bank
Dressing for the Weather

wore could was dressed

1. wear

2. is

3. can

4. dress


Time to Improve!
Directions: Rewrite the sentence correctly.

It is cold yesterday.

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Directions: Draw and write about dressing for a winter
day. Then, fill in the checklist.

Dressing for the Weather

Publishing

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between the words.

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1 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Read the opinion. Place check marks next to

the reasons.
Prewriting
Winter Traditions

Opinion: It is fun to bake gingerbread men.

Reasons

_____ 1. I get to decorate them.

_____ 2. I get to eat them.

_____ 3. They do not taste good.



_____ 4. They are delicious.

_____ 5. They make the house

smell good.

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Directions: Read the text. Then, underline each
sentence in green, red, or blue.

Winter Traditions
Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
opinion detail closure

It is fun to bake gingerbread

men. You get to decorate them.

You also get to eat them. I look

forward to baking gingerbread

men in the winter.

Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the sentence.

Baking is fun!
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Directions: Add a detail to each sentence. Use the

questions to help you.

1. My favorite tradition is baking gingerbread men.

Revising
Winter Traditions

in winter
(When is it done?)

2. Decorating the cookies is fun to do.

(What do you use for decorations?)

3. I always look forward to baking gingerbread men.

(Who do you do it with?)

Boost Your Learning!

Adding more detail helps expand your sentence and
makes it more interesting to read.
Example
Original Sentence: I love baking.
Expanded Sentence: I love baking with my mom.

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Directions: Add ending marks to the sentences.

Winter Traditions
Editing
Ending Marks

. ? !
1. Gingerbread men have raisin eyes

2. Baking with my mom is the best

3. There is a famous book about a gingerbread man

4. Do you love the smell of ginger

5. Gingerbread cookies are the best

Remember!
Declarative sentences end with periods.
Interrogative sentences end with question marks.
Exclamatory sentences end with exclamation points.

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Directions: Read the text. Draw a picture to match.

Then, fill in the checklist.
Publishing
Winter Traditions

It is fun to bake gingerbread men. You get

to decorate them with raisins and candy. You
also get to eat them. I look forward to baking
gingerbread men in the winter.


Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between words.
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Directions: Draw your favorite winter celebration. State
your opinion. Then, write reasons why you like it.

Winter Celebrations
Prewriting
Opinion

I like .

Reasons

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Directions: Write about your favorite winter celebration.

Then, fill in the checklist.
Winter Celebrations
Drafting

Opinion

My favorite winter celebration is

.

Reasons

I like it because

Closing Sentence


Checklist
❑ I state an opinion.
❑ I have a detail.
❑ I have a closing.

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Directions: Look at the picture. Then, answer the
questions with where and who.

Winter Celebrations
Revising
1. Where can you hang lights?

You can hang lights

2. Who can hang the lights?

can hang lights.

Time to Improve!
Directions: Write a detailed sentence about the
picture above.

Detailed Sentence

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Directions: Add ending marks to the sentences.

Winter Celebrations
Editing

Ending Marks

. ? !
1. Do you know the seven principles of Kwanzaa

2. Hanukkah lasts seven days and eight nights

3. We got candy from the piñata at the Las Posadas

celebration

4. Did you see the ice statues at the ice carnival



Time to Improve!
Directions: Rewrite the sentence correctly.

Where are the lights!

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Directions: Draw and write about your favorite winter
celebration. Then, fill in the checklist.

Winter Celebrations
Publishing

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between the words.
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1 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Read the opinion. Place check marks next to

the reasons.
Prewriting
New Year

Opinion: It is fun to celebrate the new year!

Reasons

_____ 1. I get to stay up late.

_____ 2. I get to make lots

of noise.

_____ 3. I have to go to
bed early.


_____ 4. I get to throw confetti.

_____ 5. It makes me cry.

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Directions: Read the text. Then, underline each
sentence in green, red, or blue.

New Year
Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
opinion detail closure

My favorite celebration

is New Year’s Eve. I get

to stay up late. I get to

throw confetti in the air.

It is fun to ring in the

new year.

Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the date. Write it on your own.

January 1
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3 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Rewrite each sentence with more detail.

1. I get to stay up late.
Revising
New Year

I get to stay up past

my bedtime.
2. We blow horns.

3. People come to our house.

Boost Your Learning!

Add more detail to sentences by answering how
or why.
Example
I get to stay up late.
I get to stay up until after midnight.

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Directions: Read the sentences. One word is not
correct. Circle it. Then, rewrite it on the line.

New Year
Editing
1. My favorite celebration iz
New Year’s Eve. is
2. I get tu stay up late.

3. We toast to te new year.

4. Wee have noise makers.

5. It is fun to ring n the new year.

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Directions: Read the text. Draw a picture to match.

Then, fill in the checklist.
Publishing
New Year

My favorite celebration is New Year’s Eve.

I get to stay up late. I get to throw confetti
in the air. It is fun to ring in the new year.


Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between words.

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Directions: Draw a picture of a Chinese New Year
celebration. State your opinion. Then, write reasons
.

why you like the celebration.

Chinese New Year

Prewriting
Word Bank

fun dumplings happy fireworks

dragons dancing money tea

Opinion

Chinese New Year is . . .

.

Reasons

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Directions: Write about a Chinese New Year celebration.

Then, fill in the checklist.

Opinion
Chinese New Year
Drafting

Celebrating Chinese New Year is

.

Reasons

I like it because

.


Closing Sentence

It is to celebrate
Chinese New Year.
Checklist
❑ I state an opinion.
❑ I have a detail.
❑ I have a closing.

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Directions: Use the words in the Word Bank to add
details to the sentences.

Chinese New Year

Revising
Word Bank
get dragon yummy whole

1. A colorful dances.

2. We red envelopes.

3. My family cleans.

4. We eat lots of food.

Time to Improve!

Directions: Circle the part of the

sentence below that tells how.

We greet our friends by bringing them food.

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Directions: Read each sentence. Circle the word that is

not spelled correctly. Write the word correctly.
Chinese New Year
Editing

1. It iz a happy time.

2. China haz over one billion people._

3. The firecrackers r loud.

4. Thay put flowers in their homes.

5. Wee play games with the family.



Time to Improve!
Directions: Write the commonly misspelled word twice.

they

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DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about a Chinese New Year
celebration. Then, fill in the checklist.

Chinese New Year

Publishing

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between the words.
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DAY

1 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Read the opinion. Place check marks next to

the reasons.
Prewriting
Building Snowmen

Opinion: Building a snowman is great!

Reasons

_____ 1. I get to make a face.

_____ 2. I get to play with

snow.

_____ 3. It falls apart.

_____ 4. I watch the snowman



while I sip hot cocoa.

_____ 5. I give my snowman

a name.

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Directions: Read the text. Then, underline each
sentence in green, red, or blue.

Building Snowmen
Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
opinion detail closure

Making a snowman is great!

I get to play with snow. I

get to name my snowman. I

watch my snowman while I

drink hot cocoa. It is fun to

build a snowman.

Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the sentence.

I like snowmen.
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Directions: Sort the words into the correct rows.

Revising
Building Snowmen

Transition Words

First Finally Then

Next To begin Lastly

Beginning Sentence

Middle Sentence

Ending Sentence


Boost Your Learning!

Transition words help guide the reader
through the paragraph. They tell the
reader something is going to change.
Example: First, I will eat breakfast.
Then, I will go to school.

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Directions: Add commas to the sentences.

1. Roll big medium and sm all snowb alls.

Building Snowmen
Editing
2. Put on a ca r rot nose button eyes and a
coal mouth.

3. Add a sca r f a h at and stick a rms.

4. A snowm an can be a boy a gi rl o r a b aby.

Boost Your Learning!

Use commas to separate items in a list.

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Directions: Read the text. Draw a picture to match.

Then, fill in the checklist.
Publishing
Building Snowmen

Making a snowman is great! I get to play

with snow. I get to name my snowman. I watch
my snowman while I drink hot cocoa. It is fun
to build a snowman.


Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between words.
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Directions: Draw a picture of your favorite winter sport.
State your opinion. Then, write reasons why you like it.

Winter Sports
Prewriting
Opinion

I like .

Reasons

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Directions: Write about your favorite winter sport.

Then, fill in the checklist.

Opinion
Drafting
Winter Sports

My favorite winter sport is

.

Reasons

I like it because

Closing Sentence

I love playing


Checklist
❑ I state an opinion.
❑ I have a detail.
❑ I have a closing.

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Directions: Write transition words in the blanks to help
show order.

Winter Sports
Revising
Transition Words

First Finally Then Next

To begin Third Lastly Second

Beginning Sentence

, I carry the sled up the hill.

Middle Sentence

, I sit down on the sled.

Ending Sentence

, I slide down the hill.

Time to Improve!
Complete the sentence with a word from above.

, I carry the sled up the hill.

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Directions: Add commas to the sentences.

1. I like to sled ski and skate.

Editing
Winter Sports

2. It is fun to watch hockey snowboa rding

and skiing.

3. You need skis poles and boots to ski.



Time to Improve!
Directions: Read the sentences. Combine them into one
sentence. Add two commas.

Winter has ice. Winter has wind. Winter has snow.

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Name:______________________________________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about your favorite winter
sport. Then, fill in the checklist.

Winter Sports
Publishing

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between the words.
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Directions: Place check marks in the circles that have to

do with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Prewriting
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Most leaders There are

are kind. many leaders.

He was born
on January 15, He was a
1929. minister.
Dr.
Martin
Luther
King Jr.


He wanted He died on
equality. April 4, 1968.

He wanted
fairness.

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Directions: Read the text. Then, underline each
sentence in green, red, or blue.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
topic detail closure

Martin Luther King Jr.

was an important leader.

He planned boycotts. He

gave speeches. He was a

great man.

Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the sentence.

King was a leader.

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Directions: Circle the first word in each sentence.

Rewrite the sentences so they start with the pronoun he.

1. King married in 1953.

Revising
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

2. King planned boycotts.

3. King gave speeches.



Boost Your Learning!

The same thing can be said in different ways.
Change the first word in a sentence to make it
more clear.
Example
Martin was a minister.
He was a minister.
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Directions: Read the sentences. Use the symbol to
show the names that need to be capitalized.

1. michael king was born in 1929.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Editing
2. His name was changed to martin in 1934.

3. King’s sister was named willie.

4. His brother was named alfred.

Remember!
Names of people are proper nouns. They need
to begin with capital letters.
martin luther king jr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Directions: Read the text. Draw a picture to match.

Then, fill in the checklist.
Publishing
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. was an important

leader. He planned boycotts. He gave
speeches. He was a great man.


Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between words.

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Directions: Place check marks next to the circles that
have to do with George Washington.

George Washington
Prewriting
Many
He had
presidents ran
many jobs.
our country.

Washington
was born on He helped
February 22, write the
1732. Constitution.

George
Washington

Cherries grow He was a

on trees. president.

Washington
died on
December 14,
1799.

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Directions: Use the Word Bank to help you write about

George Washington. Then, fill in the checklist.
Drafting
George Washington

Word Bank

leader president army

George Washington was a great

. He
lead an .
He became .


Checklist
❑ I have a topic sentence.
❑ I have a detail.
❑ I have a closing.

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Directions: Circle the first word in each sentence.
Complete the sentences with he or his.

George Washington
Revising
1. Washington was born in 1732.

was born in 1732.

2. Washington’s home was Mount Vernon.

home was Mount Vernon.

3. Washington married Martha Custis.

married Martha Custis.

4. Washington’s job was president.

job was president.

Time to Improve!
Directions: Complete the sentence with a pronoun.
Washington was a great leader.

was a great leader.

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Directions: Read the sentences. Use the symbol to

show the names that need to be capitalized.
Editing
George Washington

1. George washington was the first president.

2. He was married to a woman named martha.

3. washington was born on February 22, 1732.

4. george Washington was a great leader.

5. washington died on December 14, 1799.



Time to Improve!
Directions: Write a sentence with your name in it.
Be sure to capitalize your name.

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Name:______________________________________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about George Washington.
Then, fill in the checklist.

George Washington
Publishing

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between the words.
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Directions: Read the notes about your family. Choose

and underline one statement in each box.
Family
Prewriting

Who? my family

my friends

Where? at the park

in my classroom

When? late at night

during the day

Event 1 Event 2

We packed I went to a
lunches. friend’s house.

I went to school. We went on a

picnic.

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Directions: Read the text. Then, underline each
sentence in green, red, or blue.

Family
Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
introduction event closure

One time, I went on

a picnic with my family.

First, my mom packed a

picnic lunch in a basket.

Then, we went to Duck

Park. It was fun to spend

time with my family.

Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the sentence.

I love my family.
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Directions: Write transition words on the lines below.

Beginning Middle End

Revising
Family

Once First Finally

One time Then Lastly

, I went on a picnic.

, my mom packed a lunch.

, we went to Duck Park.

, we went home.

Boost Your Learning!

Transition words help show the
order events happen in.
Example
First, I hugged my mom. Then, I hugged my dad.

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Directions: Read the paragraph. Use the Editing Marks
to add periods and capitalize the correct letters.

Family
Editing
Editing Marks

My family went for a bike ride. first, we got ready

to go Then, we rode to the park. when we got to the

park, we fed the ducks We had a lot of fun.

Remember!
A sentence begins with a capital letter.
A sentence has to have an ending mark.

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Directions: Read the text. Draw a picture to match.

Then, fill in the checklist.
Family
Publishing

One time, I went on a picnic with my family.

First, my mom packed a picnic lunch in a basket.
Then, we went to Duck Park. It was fun to spend
time with my family.

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between words.

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Directions: Think about playing with a friend. Complete
the chart with notes about the day.

Friends
Prewriting
Who?

Where?

When?

Event 1 Event 2
(Draw) (Draw)

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Directions: Write about playing with a friend. Then, fill

in the checklist.
Drafting
Friends

I played with .
First, we
.
Then, we
.
and I had so
much fun!

Checklist
❑ I have an introduction.
❑ I have two events.
❑ I have a closing.

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Directions: Complete the sentences about something
fun you have done with a friend. Use the transition words
to help you.

Friends
Revising
First,

Then,

Time to Improve!
Directions: Write two transition words that will work for
the sentence.

, I went to the zoo with my friend.

, I went to the zoo with my friend.

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Directions: Edit the text below. Use the Editing Marks to

add periods and capitalize letters correctly.
Editing
Friends

Editing Marks

I had a play date with my friend, Max First,

we played with my toy cars. next, we dug holes

in the backyard. w
 e had a great time together

Time to Improve!
Directions: Complete the sentence.

A sentence with a period.

(ends or begins)

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Directions: Draw and write about playing with a friend.
Then, fill in the checklist.

Friends
Publishing

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between the words.

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Directions: Read the opinion. Place check marks next to

the reasons.
Prewriting
Pie

Opinion: Apple pie is delicious!

Reasons

_____ 1. It has a flaky crust.

_____ 2. They like to laugh.

_____ 3. It is sweet.

_____ 4. It tastes good warm.

_____ 5. It has fresh apples from

a tree.

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Directions: Read the text. Then, underline each
sentence in green, red, or blue.

Pie
Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
opinion detail closure

Apple pie is delicious.

It has a yummy crust. It

has crisp, fresh apples in

it. I always have room for

apple pie!

Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the sentence.

I love apple pie.

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Directions: Read the topic sentences. Write new words

for the underlined words.
Revising
Pie

1. In my opinion, apple pie is the best.

2. I love apple pie.

3. I like to eat apple pie.

Boost Your Learning!

Try to make a topic sentence interesting to make
the reader want to read more!
Example: If I could have any pie, it would be
apple pie!

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Directions: Follow the spelling pattern. Write the words
for each picture.

bake

Pie
Editing
1.

2.

3.

Remember!
Words that rhyme are often spelled
the same. Use the spelling patterns
of words you know to help you spell
words you do not know.

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Directions: Read the text. Draw a picture to match.

Then, fill in the checklist.
Publishing
Pie

Apple pie is delicious. It has a yummy crust. It

has crisp, fresh apples in it. I always have room
for apple pie!

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between words.

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Name:______________________________________________________ 1
Directions: Draw a picture of your favorite pizza. State
your opinion. Then, write reasons why you like it.

Pizza
Prewriting
Opinion

I like .

Reasons

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Directions: Write about your favorite kind of pizza.

Then, fill in the checklist.
Drafting
Pizza

My favorite pizza is
. I like it
because
.

I love to eat .

Checklist
❑ I state an opinion.
❑ I have a detail.
❑ I have a closing.

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DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 3
Directions: Write your favorite kind of pizza on the lines.
Then, finish the opinion below with the number of your
favorite topic sentence.

Pizza
Revising
1. In my opinion,
is the best kind of pizza.

2. I love pizza.

3. I like to eat
pizza.

4. I think
pizza is the best.

My favorite topic sentence is number .

Time to Improve!
Directions: Add details the topic sentence below.

I love cold pizza.

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Directions: Follow the spelling pattern. Write the words

for each picture.

slice
Editing
Pizza

1.

2.

3.

Time to Improve!
Directions: Read the sentence. Circle the words that are
spelled incorrectly. Write the words correctly.

I liek to eat pzza.

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Directions: Draw and write about your favorite pizza.
Then, fill in the checklist.

Pizza
Publishing

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between the words.

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Directions: Read the notes about going on a plane.

Choose and underline one statement in each box.
Prewriting
Airplanes

Who? my grandparents

my classmates

Where? on a plane

in my house

When? during school

during the day

Event 1 Event 2

We boarded We went to
the plane. sleep.

We went to We flew to
the park. New York.

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Directions: Read the text. Then, underline each
sentence in green, red, or blue.

Airplanes
Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
introduction event closure

My grandparents and I

went on a trip. First, we

packed our bags. Then, we

drove to the airport. Next,

we flew on a plane. We

landed safely in New York.

We had a wonderful trip.

Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the sentence.

Planes fly high.

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Directions: Draw lines through two sentences that do

not support the introduction sentence.
Revising
Airplanes

Introduction Sentence
I went on an airplane for the first time last summer.

1. We drove to the airport.

2. My dad drives a pick-up truck.

3. We flew to New York.

4. My grandpa picked us up from the airport.

5. My grandpa has gray hair.

Boost Your Learning!

Every sentence should support the topic of
the paragraph.

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Directions: Write the article a or an in front of
each noun.

1. 2.

Airplanes
Editing
airplane grandpa

3. 4.

truck airport

Boost Your Learning!

Use a if the next word begins with a
consonant. (a bag)
Use an if the next word begins with a
vowel. (an ant)
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Directions: Read the text. Draw a picture to match.

Then, fill in the checklist.
Publishing
Airplanes

My grandparents and I went on a trip. First,

we packed our bags. Then, we drove to the
airport. Then, we flew on a plane. Finally,
we landed safely in New York. We had a
wonderful trip.

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between words.

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Directions: Think about flying a kite. Complete the chart
with notes about it.

Kites
Prewriting
Who?

Where?

When?

Event 1 Event 2
(Draw) (Draw)

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Directions: Write about flying a kite. Then, fill in

the checklist.
Drafting
Kites

and I flew kites.

First,
.
Then,
.
and I had so
much fun!

Checklist
❑ I have an introduction.
❑ I have two events.
❑ I have a closing.

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Directions: Draw lines through two sentences that do
not support the introduction sentence.

Kites
Revising
Introduction Sentence
I saw a man flying a kite.

1. The man had a beard.

2. The kite was the shape of a whale.

3. I watched the man make the kite do tricks.

4. The ocean water was cold that day.

5. He let me fly the kite.

Time to Improve!
Directions: Explain why the sentences you crossed out
do not support the topic sentence.

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Directions: Read each sentence. Write a or an on

each blank.
Kites
Editing

1. I went to the beach and saw man flying

kite.

2. The kite was the shape of whale.

3. There was ribbon tied on the kite string.

4. He made the kite do exciting trick.

5. He said he had eel-shaped kite, too.

Time to Improve!
Directions: Write a noun after each article.
Pay attention to the letter the noun begins with.

a
an

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Directions: Draw and write about flying a kite. Then,
fill in the checklist.

Kites
Publishing

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between the words.

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Directions: Circle the pictures that have to do with hens.

Prewriting
Animals

nest hen

hens

baby chick
egg

hatch butterfly

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Directions: Read the text. Then, underline each
sentence in green, red, or blue.

Animals
Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
topic detail closure

The life cycle of a hen is neat. The

mother hen lays an egg. She sits on the

egg to keep it warm. The baby chick

pecks its way out of the egg. It grows up

to be a hen. The life cycle starts again

when the hen lays an egg.

Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the sentence.

Baby chicks are cute!

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Directions: The paragraph is out of order. Use numbers

to show the correct order. Read the sentences again
in order.
Revising
Animals

Introduction The life cycle of a hen is neat.

The baby chick pecks its way out of

the egg.

The mother hen sits on the egg to

keep it warm.

The mother hen lays an egg.

The baby chick grows up to be

a hen.

The life cycle starts again when the

Conclusion
hen lays an egg.

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Directions: Circle the singular noun in each sentence.
Underline the singular verb.

Animals
Editing
1. The mothe r hen l ays an egg.

2. She sits on the egg.

3. The b aby chick pecks its way

out of the egg.

4. It g rows up to be a hen.

Boost Your Learning!

Make sure the nouns and verbs match
when writing sentences.
• Singular nouns need singular
verbs to match.
• Plural nouns need plural verbs
to match.

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Directions: Read the text. Draw a picture to match.

Then, fill in the checklist.
Publishing
Animals

The life cycle of a hen is neat. The mother

hen lays an egg. She sits on the egg to keep
it warm. The baby chick pecks its way out
of the egg. It grows up to be a hen. The life
cycle starts again when the hen lays an egg.

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between words.

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Directions: Circle the pictures that have to do
with plants.

Plants
Prewriting
baby chick
sun

plants

water leaves

skateboard
stem

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Directions: Write about plants. Then, fill in the checklist.

Drafting
Plants

Plants are .

They have

Plants are .

Checklist
❑ I have a topic sentence.
❑ I have a detail.
❑ I have a closing.

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Directions: Write pronouns for the underlined words.

Plants
Revising
Word Bank

She It He

1. Tom likes plants.

2. Mrs. Jones grows many plants.

3. The plant grows tall.

Time to Improve!
Directions: Write a pronoun that can be used for
each word.

plant

plants

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Directions: Complete each sentence with the

correct verb.
Plants
Editing

Singular Plural
A plant Plants

Verb Choices Sentences

Singular Plural

has have Plants leaves.

needs need A plant water.

grows grow Plants in soil.

Time to Improve!
Directions: Circle the incorrect verb in the sentence.
Write the verb correctly on the line below.

Plants grows flowers.

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Directions: Draw a and write about a plant. Then, fill in
the checklist.

Plants
Publishing

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between the words.

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Directions: Read the notes about a boat ride. Choose

and underline one statement in each box.
Prewriting
Transportation

Who? my teacher

my family

Where? on the ocean

on land

When? on vacation

at night

Event 1 Event 2

We packed We sailed to
our bags. the Bahamas.

We watched a We flew on a
movie. plane.

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Directions: Read the text. Then, underline each
sentence in green, red, or blue.

Transportation
Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
introduction event closure

Last summer, my family went on

vacation. We went on a boat. First,

we packed our bags. Then, we drove

to the boat. After we boarded, we

sailed for three days. It was a really

fun trip!

Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the sentence.

I like to travel.
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Directions: Read the two sentences. Read the combined

sentence. Circle the conjunction. The first one is done
for you.
Revising
Transportation

1. We flew for three hours. Then, we were there.

We flew for three hours, and then we were there.

2. She could travel by car. She could travel by train.

She could travel by car or train.

3. It was fun flying. It was fun getting there so fast.

It was fun flying and getting there so fast.

Remember!
Conjunctions are words that
connect sentences. Some
conjunctions are: and, but, or,
so, and because.

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Directions: Circle the past tense verbs in the paragraph.

This summer I went on an airplane. My family

Transportation
Editing
took a trip to see my great-grandma. We flew

for three hours. My grandma picked us up at the

airport. It was fun flying and getting there so fast.

Directions: Write the past tense of each verb.

1. pick 3. go

2. make 4. is

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Directions: Read the text. Draw a picture to match.

Then, fill in the checklist.
Publishing
Transportation

Last summer, my family went on vacation. We

went on a boat. First, we packed our bags. Then,
we drove to the boat. After we boarded, we
sailed for three days. It was a really fun trip!

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between words.

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Directions: Think about technology. Complete the chart
with notes about using it.

Technology
Prewriting
Who?

Where?

When?

Event 1 Event 2
(Draw) (Draw)

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Directions: Write about technology. Then, fill in

the checklist.
Technology
Drafting

One day, and

I used a/an .

First, .

Then, .

and I had so
much fun!
Checklist
❑ I have an introduction.
❑ I have two events.
❑ I have a closing.

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Directions: Circle each conjunction used to combine the
two sentences.

Technology
Revising
1. You can type on a typewriter. You can type on a
computer.

You can type on a typewriter and on a computer.

2. Dial phones had cords. You had to stay close

to the phone.

Dial phones had cords, so you had to stay close

to the phone.

3. You used to have to get up to change the channel

on TV. There was not a remote control.

You used to have to get up to change the channel

on TV because there was not a remote control.

Time to Improve!
Directions: Complete the sentence with a conjunction.

My mom played outside when she was little,

there were no video games.

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Directions: Circle the past tense verbs in the paragraph.

My mom and I walked by a store. I saw

Editing
Technology

something strange in the window. I didn’t know

what it was. My mom said it was a typewriter.

She said that when she went to school that is what

she typed on. I thought it was funny because I use

a computer.

Time to Improve!
Directions: Write this sentence using a past tense verb.

I go to school today.

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Directions: Draw and write about technology. Then,
fill in the checklist.

Technology
Publishing

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between the words.

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Directions: Place check marks in the circles that have to

do with butterflies.
Prewriting
Butterflies

There are
They have
many insects
wings.
in the world.

Butterflies
They lay eggs.
are insects.

butterflies

They begin as
They fly.
caterpillars.

Animals
can crawl.

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Directions: Read the text. Then, underline each
sentence in green, red, or blue.

Butterflies
Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
topic detail closure

Butterflies are a type of insect.

They have wings that let them fly.

Their wings have patterns. They

fly to flowers. They sip the nectar.

Butterflies are interesting!

Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the sentence.

Butterflies are neat.

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Directions: Think about butterflies. Add an adjective

from the Word Bank to each of the words below.
Revising
Butterflies

Word Bank

sweet patterned two cold

six colorful tiny long

1. wings

2 legs

3. eggs

4. nectar

5. winters

Boost Your Learning!

Adjectives give more description. They
make things easier for the reader to picture.
Example
Butterflies have wings.
Butterflies have patterned wings.

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Directions: Use editing symbols to correct
the paragraph.

Butterflies
Editing
Editing Symbols

Did you know That a butterfly goes through a big

change? A butterfly lays an egg on a leaf When

the egg hatches, it is A caterpillar. The caterpillar

eats and eats. It grows and grows Then, it maKes

a chrysalis. It stays inside for many days While it is

inside, it changes. when it comes out, it

is a butterfly.

Boost Your Learning!

Use the / symbol to make a word
lowercase.

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Directions: Read the text. Draw a picture to match.

Then, fill in the checklist.
Publishing
Butterflies

Butterflies are a type of insect. They have

wings that let them fly. Their wings have
patterns. They fly to flowers. They sip the
nectar. Butterflies are interesting!

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between words.

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Directions: Place check marks in the circles that have to
do with birds.

Birds
Prewriting
They have They have
wings. feathers.

Each bird has Insects crawl

two legs. on the ground.

birds

They make People have

nests. pets.

They eat
worms.

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Directions: Write about birds. Then, fill in the checklist.

Drafting
Birds

Birds are .

They have
.

Birds are .

Checklist
❑ I have a topic sentence.
❑ I have a detail.
❑ I have a closing.

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Directions: Think about describing birds. Add an
adjective to each of the words below.

Birds
Revising
1. wings

2. legs

3. eggs

4. nest

5. worm

Time to Improve!
Directions: Think of two different
adjectives that you can use to
describe a bird.

bird

bird
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Directions: Use the Editing Symbols to correct the

paragraph.
Editing
Birds

Editing Symbols

Have you ever wished you could fly? Many birds

can. They use their wings to soar high in the sky

Their bones are hollow This makes them Light

enough to fly. But not all birds can fly Birds like The

penguin, ostrich, and emu cannot. They Do other

things well.

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Name:______________________________________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about a bird. Then, fill in
the checklist.

Birds
Publishing

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between the words.

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Directions: Place check marks in the circles that have to

do with the Statue of Liberty.
Prewriting
The Statue of Liberty

robe children

crown feet
Statue of
Liberty


torch plants

chains

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Directions: Read the text. Then, underline each
sentence in green, red, or blue.

The Statue of Liberty

Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
topic detail closure

The Statue of Liberty was

a gift from France. She has a

crown on her head. She has a

torch in her hand. The Statue of

Liberty is a symbol of freedom.

Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the words.

Statue of Liberty
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Directions: Read the paragraph. Then, follow the steps.

The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom. She

Revising
The Statue of Liberty

stands on a pedestal. The Statue of Liberty has a crown.

The Statue of Liberty has a torch. The French word for
statue is statufier. There is a tablet in her hand. There
are chains on her feet. She is a reminder of the freedom
in America.

Steps

1. Draw lines through sentences that are off topic.

2. Circle sentences that can be combined.



Boost Your Learning!

Sentences that tell about similar things
can be combined.
Example
The pedestal is tall. The statue is tall.
The pedestal and statue are tall.

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Directions: Underline the correct verb.

1. The Statue of Liberty (is or was) a symbol of freedom.

The Statue of Liberty

Editing
2. The Statue of Liberty (has or had) a crown.

3. The Statue of Liberty (has or had) a torch.

4. There (is or was) a tablet in her hand.

5. There (is or was) a chain on her feet.

6. She (is or was) a reminder of the freedom in America.

Boost Your Learning!

Use is and has when writing about the
present. Use was and had when talking
about the past.

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Directions: Read the text. Draw a picture to match.

Then, fill in the checklist.
Publishing
The Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France.

She has a crown on her head. She has a torch
in her hand. The Statue of Liberty is a symbol
of freedom.


Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between words.
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Directions: Place check marks in the circles that have to
do with a country’s flag.

The Flag
Prewriting
They have Bunnies like
colors. to hop.

Every country They have

has one. patterns.

flags

They have They wave

symbols. in the air.

History is fun.

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Directions: Write about flags. Then, fill in the checklist.

Flags are
Drafting
The Flag

They have

Flags are .


Checklist
❑ I have a topic sentence.
❑ I have a detail.
❑ I have a closing.

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Directions: Read the paragraph. Then, follow the steps.

The American flag represents America. Its colors are

The Flag
Revising
red, white, and blue. It has seven red stripes and six
white stripes. The American flag also has a blue box with
fifty stars in it. The German flag is black, red, and yellow.
The flag is a symbol that helps us remember America.

Steps

1. Draw lines through sentences that are off topic.

2. Circle sentences that can be combined.

Time to Improve!
Directions: Combine the two sentences below.

The flag is called Old Glory. The flag is called the Stars
and Stripes.

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Directions: Circle the correct verb for each sentence.

1. Its colors (are or were) red, white, and blue.

The Flag
Editing

2. It (has or had) seven red stripes and six white stripes.

3. The American flag also (has or had) a blue box with

fifty stars in it.

4. The flag (is or was) a symbol that helps us

remember America.


Time to Improve!
Directions: Rewrite this sentence in the present tense.

The American flag was a symbol of freedom.

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Directions: Draw and write about your country’s flag.
Include at least one fact. Then, fill in the checklist.

The Flag
Publishing

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between the words.

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Directions: Read the notes about the beach. Choose

and underline one statement in each box.
Prewriting
The Beach

Who? my family

our trash collector

Where? Sunset Beach

to the baseball field

When? June 12, 2015

when I was born



Event 1 Event 2

I did homework. We played

volleyball.
We played in
the sand. I watched TV.

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Directions: Read the text. Then, underline each
sentence in green, red, or blue.

The Beach
Drafting
Green: Red: Blue:
introduction event closure

On June 12, 2015, my family went

on a vacation. It was in Sunset

Beach. First, we walked to the

beach. Then, we played in the

sand. Next, we played volleyball.

It was the best vacation ever!

Printing Practice
Directions: Trace the sentence.

I like the beach.

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Directions: Read about four ways to write an

introduction sentence. Circle the one you like the best.
Revising
The Beach

My Beach Vacation

Statement: Tell something.

Last summer, my family took a vacation.

Question: Ask a question.

Do you know where I went last summer?

Interesting Fact: Tell an interesting related fact.

More people take vacations during the summer than
any other time of year.


Onomatopoeia: Start with a sound effect.

Whoosh! The sound of ocean waves welcomed me to
my beach vacation.

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Directions: Add commas to the dates.

1. Decembe r 25 2017

The Beach
Editing
2. August 2 2016

3. Ap ril 15 2018

4. Feb ru a r y 14 2015

5. Janu a r y 1 2017

6. Oc tobe r 31 2016

Remember!
A comma goes between the
day and the year to keep the
numbers separate.
July 4, 1776

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Directions: Read the text. Draw a picture to match.

Then, fill in the checklist.
Publishing
The Beach

On June 12, 2015, my family went on a vacation.

It was in Sunset Beach. First, we walked to the
beach. Then, we played in the sand. Next, we
played volleyball. It was the best vacation ever!


Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between words.

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DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 1
Directions: Think about a vacation. Complete the chart
with notes about it.

Vacation
Prewriting
Who?

Where?

When?

Event 1 Event 2
(Draw) (Draw)

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DAY

2 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Write about a vacation. Then, fill in

the checklist.

I went on vacation with

Vacation
Drafting

We went to .

First,
.

Then,
.

We had so much !
Checklist
❑ I have an introduction.
❑ I have two events.
❑ I have a closing.

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DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 3
Directions: Write three different introduction sentences
about a vacation.

Vacation
Revising
1. Statement: Tell something.

2. Question: Ask a question.

3. Onomatopoeia: Start with a sound effect.

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DAY

4 Name:______________________________________________________

Directions: Add commas (,) to the paragraph.

On July 1 2015, we flew on an airplane to

Vacation
Editing

Washington, DC. My family wanted to visit our

country’s capital and be there for the Fourth of July

celebration. The Fourth of July honors the day we

became a country. On July 4 1776, we declared we

were free from Great Britain. We celebrate every

year with fireworks. It was fun to see the fireworks,

but it was a quick trip. We were back on a plane

headed home on July 5 2015.

Time to Improve!
Directions: Write a date. Be sure to include a comma.

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DAY

Name:______________________________________________________ 5
Directions: Draw and write about a vacation. Then,
fill in the checklist.

Vacation
Publishing

Checklist
❑ Sentences begin with capital letters.
❑ Sentences end with punctuation.
❑ There are spaces between the words.

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 Answer Key
The activity pages that do not have specific answers to them are not included in this answer key. Students’ answers will
vary on these activity pages, so check that students are staying on task.

Week 1: School Week 4: Safety Helpers Week 6: Pumpkins

Day 1 (page 14) Day 1 (page 29) Day 1 (page 39)
Students may place check marks Students should place check marks Students should circle the stem, rib,
next to all of them. next to the circles with police, seeds, and pulp.
firefighters, help people, brave, and
Day 2 (page 15) keep people safe. Day 2 (page 40)
Opinion: I like to go back to school. Fall is pumpkin picking time!
Day 2 (page 30)
Pumpkins are orange. The outside
Details: I get a new teacher. I get a Safety helpers help people. A police has lines called ribs. The inside
new backpack. I see school friends officer works at a police station. has seeds and pulp. Do you like
again. A firefighter works at a fire station. pumpkins?
Closure: I look forward to going These helpers help people.
back to school. Day 3 (page 41)
Day 3 (page 31) 1. Pumpkins can be big or small.
1. she 2. A pumpkin has pulp and
Week 2: Teachers
2. he seeds.
Day 3 (page 21) 3. Pumpkins can be short or tall.
1. She teaches first grade. Day 4 (page 32)
2. The teacher helps the boy. Time to Improve: She Day 4 (page 42)
1. What color is a pumpkin?
3. Her favorite subject is math.
Day 5 (page 33) orange
Day 4 (page 22) See Informative/Explanatory 2. What are the lines on a
Students should insert a period at Writing Rubric on page 201. pumpkin? ribs
the end of each sentence. 3. When are pumpkins picked?
fall
Week 5: Apples
Day 5 (page 23) 4. Where are the seeds? inside
See Opinion Writing Rubric on Day 1 (page 34) 5. What does a pumpkin grow
page 200. Students should circle the stem, leaf, on? vine
seeds, and core. Day 5 (page 43)
Week 3: Health Workers See Informative/Explanatory
Day 2 (page 35)
Day 1 (page 24) Writing Rubric on page 201.
Topic: Fall is apple picking time!
Students should circle the doctor, Details: Apples grow on trees. Week 7: Monsters
nurse, hospital, and stethoscope. Apples are red, green, and yellow.
The middle is the core. It has the Day 1 (page 44)
Day 2 (page 25)
seeds. Students should place check marks
Topic: Health workers take care of next to 2, 3, 4, and 5.
people. Closure: Do you like apples?

Details: A doctor works in a Day 3 (page 36) Day 2 (page 45)

hospital. He uses a stethoscope. 1. Apples can be red or yellow. Opinion: I think monsters are silly.
Closure: He helps people. 2. Apples have cores and seeds. Details: They have crazy arms.
3. Apples can be sweet or sour. They tell funny jokes.
Day 3 (page 26) 4. Apples have stems and leaves.
Closure: I laugh when I see silly
1. she
2. he Day 4 (page 37) monsters.
3. he Students should insert a question
mark at the end of each question.
4. she

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Day 3 (page 46) Week 10: Basketball Week 12: Dressing for the
tiny, little, large, huge Weather
Day 3 (page 61)
The monster has a huge nose. 1. My team is called the Ravens. Day 3 (page 71)
2. The score was 12 to 10. 1. they
Day 4 (page 47)
3. We played hard so we could 2. it
1. October win. 3. it
2. July
Day 4 (page 62) Time to Improve: It
3. December
1. He scored! Day 4 (page 72)
4. January
2. A basketball is orange. 1. wore
Week 8: Candy 3. We are the champs! 2. was
4. Throw the ball in the basket to
Day 3 (page 51) 3. could
score.
4. dressed
disgusting, gross, yummy, delicious 5. She scored the winning basket.
Time to Improve: It was cold
Day 4 (page 52) Day 5 (page 63) yesterday.
1. October See Narrative Writing Rubric on
2. November page 202. Day 5 (page 73)
3. December See Narrative Writing Rubric on
Week 11: Hibernating page 202.
Time to Improve: My birthday is in
November. Animals
Week 13: Winter Traditions
Day 2 (page 65)
Day 5 (page 53)
Introduction: It was winter. I went Day 1 (page 74)
See Opinion Writing Rubric on
for a walk to the pond with my mom. Students should place check marks
page 200.
next to 1, 2, 4, and 5.
Events: I did not see any ducks
Week 9: Soccer or turtles. Mom said the ducks fly Day 2 (page 75)
south to stay warm. She told me the
Day 2 (page 55) Introduction: It is fun to bake
turtles bury themselves in the mud
gingerbread men.
to hibernate.
Introduction: My team had a
Details: You get to decorate them.
soccer game at the park. Closure: We will see the ducks and
You also get to eat them.
turtles again in the spring.
Events: When I got the ball, I aimed
Closure: I look forward to baking
at the net. I kicked the winning goal. Day 3 (page 66) gingerbread men in the winter.
Everyone cheered for me.
Pronouns: She, me, themselves,
Closure: It was a great game! She, we Day 4 (page 77)
1. Gingerbread men have raisin
Day 3 (page 56) Day 4 (page 67) eyes.
Students should put an X next to 2. Baking with my mom is the
these two sentences: I aimed at the go said best!
net. We each got a trophy. say was 3. There is a famous book about
is went a gingerbread man.
Day 4 (page 57) 4. Do you love the smell of
1. I got a new soccer ball! tell saw ginger?
2. My best friend is on my team! see told 5. Gingerbread cookies are the
3. I scored a goal! best!
4. We won the game!
5. I got a trophy!

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Week 14: Winter Day 4 (page 92) Week 18: Winter Sports
Celebrations 1. is Day 3 (page 101)
2. has
Day 4 (page 82) Beginning sentence—First or To
3. are
1. Do you know the seven begin
principles of Kwanzaa? 4. They
5. We Middle Sentence­—Then, Next,
2. Hanukkah lasts seven days and
eight nights. Second, or Third
Day 5 (page 93)
3. We got candy from the piñata Ending Sentence—Finally or Lastly
at the Las Posadas celebration! See Opinion Writing Rubric on
page 200. Time to Improve: First or To
4. Did you see the ice statues at
the ice carnival? begin, I carry the sled up the hill.
Time to Improve: Where are the Week 17: Building Snowmen
Day 4 (page 102)
lights? Day 1 (page 94) 1. I like to sled, ski, and skate.
Students should place check marks 2. It is fun to watch hockey,
Day 5 (page 83)
next to 1, 2, 4, and 5. snowboarding, and skiing.
See Opinion Writing Rubric on 3. You need skis, poles, and
page 200. Day 2 (page 95) boots.
Opinion: Making a snowman Time to Improve: Winter has ice,
Week 15: New Year is great! wind, and snow.
Day 1 (page 84) Details: I get to play with snow. I Day 5 (page 103)
Students should place check marks get to name my snowman. I watch
See Opinion Writing Rubric on
next to 1, 2, and 4. my snowman while I drink hot
page 200.
cocoa.
Day 2 (page 85) Week 19: Dr. Martin Luther
Closure: It is fun to build a
Opinion: My favorite celebration is snowman. King Jr.
New Year’s Eve. Day 1 (page 104)
Details: I get to stay up late. I get to Day 3 (page 96) Students should place check
throw confetti in the air. Beginning Sentence—First, To begin marks in the circles: He was born
on January 15, 1929; He wanted
Closure: It is fun to ring in the Middle Sentence—Then, Next
fairness, He was a minister; He
new year. Ending Sentence—Finally, Lastly wanted equality; and He died on
Day 4 (page 87) April 4, 1968.
Day 4 (page 97)
1. is 1. Roll big, medium, and small Day 2 (page 105)
2. to snowballs. Topic: Martin Luther King Jr. was an
3. the 2. Put on a carrot nose, button important leader.
4. We eyes, and a coal mouth.
5. in 3. Add a scarf, a hat, and stick Details: He planned boycotts. He
arms. gave speeches.
Week 16: Chinese New Year 4. A snowman can be a boy, a Closure: He was a great man.
girl, or a baby.
Day 3 (page 91)
Day 3 (page 106)
Students’ answers may vary, but may
1. He married in 1953.
include:
2. He planned boycotts.
1. A colorful dragon dances. 3. He gave speeches.
2. We get red envelopes.
3. My whole family cleans. Day 4 (page 107)
4. We eat lots of yummy food. 1. Michael King
2. Martin
Time to Improve: We greet our
friends by bringing them food. 3. Willie
4. Alfred
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Week 20: George Washington Day 4 (page 117) Day 5 (page 133)
Day 1 (page 109) My family went for a bike ride. See Opinion Writing Rubric on page
First, we got ready to go. Then, we 200.
Students should place check marks
in the circles: Washington was rode to the park. When we got to
born on February 22, 1732; He had the park, we fed the ducks. We had Week 25: Airplanes
many jobs; He helped write the a lot of fun.
Day 2 (page 135)
Constitution; He was a president;
Introduction: My grandparents
and Washington died on December Week 22: Friends
and I went on a trip.
14, 1799.
Day 4 (page 122)
Events: First, we packed our bags.
Day 2 (page 110) I had a play date with my friend, Then, we drove to the airport. Next,
George Washington was a great Max. First, we played with my toy we flew on a plane. Next, we landed
leader (or president). He lead an cars. Next, we dug holes in the safely in New York.
army. He became president (or backyard. We had a great time
together. Closure: We had a wonderful trip.
leader).
Day 3 (page 111) Time to Improve: A sentence ends Day 3 (page 136)
with a period. Draw a line through sentences 2
1. He
2. His Day 5 (page 123) and 5.
3. He See Narrative Writing Rubric on Day 4 (page 137)
4. His page 202. 1. an
Time to Improve: He was a great 2. a
leader. Week 23: Pie 3. a
4. an
Day 4 (page 112) Day 1 (page 124)
1. Washington Students should place check marks Week 26: Kites
2. Martha next to 1, 3, 4, and 5.
3. Washington Day 3 (page 141)
4. George Day 2 (page 125) Draw lines through sentences 1
5. Washington Opinion: Apple pie is delicious. and 4.

Day 5 (page 113) Details: It has a yummy crust. It has Time to Improve: They do not give
crisp, fresh apples in it. details about flying a kite.
See Informative/Explanatory
Writing Rubric on page 201. Closure: I always have room for Day 4 (page 142)
apple pie!
1. I went to the beach and saw a
Week 21: Family man flying a kite.
Day 4 (page 127)
2. The kite was the shape of a
Day 2 (page 115) 1. cake
whale.
Introduction: One time, I went on 2. rake
3. There was a ribbon tied on the
a picnic with my family. 3. snake kite string.
Events: First, my mom packed a 4. He made the kite do an
Week 24: Pizza exciting trick.
picnic lunch in a basket. Then, we
went to Duck Park. Day 4 (page 132) 5. He said he had an eel-shaped
1. ice kite, too.
Closure: It was fun to spend time
with my family. 2. dice Day 5 (page 143)
3. mice See Narrative Writing Rubric on
Time to Improve: like, pizza page 202.

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Week 27: Animals Day 5 (page 153) Day 4 (page 162)
Day 1 (page 144) See Informative/Explanatory My mom and I walked by a store.
Students should circle the egg, nest, Writing Rubric on page 201. I saw something strange in the
hen, baby chick, and hatch. window. I didn’t know what it was.
Week 29: Transportation My mom said it was a typewriter.
Day 2 (page 145) She said that when she went to
Day 2 (page 155) school that is what she typed on. I
Topic: The life cycle of a hen is neat.
Introduction: Last summer, my thought it was funny because I use
Details: The mother hen lays an family and I went on vacation. We a computer.
egg. She sits on the egg to keep it went on a boat. Time to Improve: I went to school
warm. The baby chick pecks its way
out of the egg. It grows up to be a Events: First, we packed our bags. today.
hen. Then, we drove to the boat. After we
boarded, we sailed for three days. Day 5 (page 163)
Closure: The life cycle starts again See Narrative Writing Rubric on
when the hen lays an egg. Closure: It was a really fun trip!
page 202.
Day 3 (page 146) Day 3 (page 156)
Week 31: Butterflies
1. The mother hen lays an egg. 1. We flew for three hours, and
then we were there. Day 1 (page 164)
2. The mother hen sits on the egg
to keep it warm. 2. She could travel by car or Students should place check marks
train. in the circles: Butterflies are insects;
3. The baby chick pecks its way
out of the egg. 3. It was fun flying and getting They have wings; They lay eggs;
there so fast. They begin as caterpillars; and They
4. The baby chick grows up to be
a hen. Day 4 (page 157) fly.

Day 4 (page 147) Circle the following verbs in the Day 2 (page 165)
1. The mother hen lays an egg. paragraph—went, took, flew, picked,
Topic: Butterflies are a type of
2. She sits on the egg. was
insect.
3. The baby chick pecks its way 1. picked
Details: They have wings that let
out of the egg. 2. made
them fly. Their wings have patterns.
4. It grows up to be a hen. 3. went
They fly to flowers. They sip the
4. was nectar.
Week 28: Plants
Day 1 (page 149) Week 30: Technology Closure: Butterflies are interesting!

Students should circle the water, sun, Day 3 (page 161) Day 4 (page 167)
leaves, and stem. 1. You can type on a typewriter Did you know that a butterfly goes
and on a computer. through a big change? A butterfly
Day 3 (page 151) 2. Dial phones had cords, so you lays an egg on a leaf. When the
1. He had to stay close to the phone. egg hatches, it is a caterpillar. The
2. She 3. You used to have to get up caterpillar eats and eats. It grows
3. It to change the channel on and grows. Then, it makes a
TV because there was not a
Time to Improve: plant, it; plants, chrysalis. It stays inside for many
remote control.
they days. While it is inside, it changes.
Time to Improve: My mom played When it comes out, it is a butterfly.
Day 4 (page 152) outside when she was little, because
1. have there were no video games.
2. needs
3. grow
Time to Improve: grow

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Week 32: Birds Day 4 (page 177) Week 35: The Beach
1. is
Day 1 (page 169) Day 2 (page 185)
2. has
Students should place check marks Introduction: On June 12, 2015,
3. has
in the circles: Each bird has two my family went on a vacation. It was
4. is
legs; They have wings; They have in Sunset Beach.
5. is
feathers; They make nests; and They
6. is Events: First, we walked to the
eat worms.
beach. Then, we played in the sand.
Day 4 (page 172) Week 34: The Flag Next, we played volleyball.
Have you ever wished you could Day 1 (page 179) Closure: It was the best vacation
fly? Many birds can. They use their ever!
Students should place check marks
wings to soar high in the sky. Their in the circles: Every country has Day 4 (page 187)
bones are hollow. This makes them one; They have colors; They have
light enough to fly. But not all birds 1. December 25, 2017
patterns; They have symbols; They
can fly. Birds like the penguin, 2. August 2, 2016
wave in the air.
ostrich, and emu cannot. They do 3. April 15, 2018
other things well. Day 3 (page 181) 4. February 14, 2015
Students should draw a line through 5. January 1, 2017
Day 5 (page 173) 6. October 31, 2016
the following sentence: The German
See Informative/Explanatory flag is black, red, and yellow.
Writing Rubric on page 201. Week 36: Vacation
Students should circle these
sentences: Its colors are red, white, Day 4 (page 192)
Week 33: The Statue of
Liberty and blue. It has seven red stripes and On July 1, 2015, we flew on an
six white stripes. airplane to Washington, DC. My
Day 1 (page 174) family wanted to visit our country’s
Time to Improve: The flag is called
Students should place check marks capital and be there for the Fourth of
Old Glory or the Stars and Stripes.
in the circles with the crown, robe, July celebration. The Fourth of July
feet, torch, and chains. Day 4 (page 182) honors the day we became a country.
1. are On July 4, 1776, we declared we
Day 2 (page 175) were free from Great Britain. We
2. has
Topic: The Statue of Liberty was a celebrate every year with fireworks.
3. has
gift from France. It was fun to see the fireworks, but it
4. is was a quick trip. We were back on a
Details: She has a crown on her Time to Improve: The American plane headed home on July 5, 2015.
head. She has a torch in her hand. flag is a symbol of freedom.
Closure: The Statue of Liberty is a Day 5 (page 193)
Day 5 (page 183) See Narrative Writing Rubric on
symbol of freedom.
See Informative/Explanatory page 202.
Day 3 (page 176) Writing Rubric on page 201.
Students should draw a line through
the following sentence: The French
word for statue is statufier.
Students should circle these
sentences: The Statue of Liberty has
a crown. The Statue of Liberty has a
torch. There is a tablet in her hand.
There are chains on her feet.

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 Opinion Writing Rubric
Directions: Evaluate students’ work in each category by circling one number in each row. Students
have opportunities to score up to five points in each row and up to 15 points total.

Exceptional Writing Quality Writing Developing Writing

States a clear opinion. States an opinion. States an unclear opinion.
Organization

Includes lots of details. Includes at least one detail. Includes few or unclear details.
Focus and

Includes a strong closing. Includes a closing. Does not include a closing.

Points 5 4 3 2 1 0

Uses varied and interesting Uses some descriptive words. Uses a limited or an unvaried
descriptive words. vocabulary.
Maintains a consistent voice.
Expression
Written

Maintains a consistent voice Provides an inconsistent voice.

and uses a tone that supports
meaning.

Points 5 4 3 2 1 0

Sentences begin with capital Some sentences begin with Most sentences begin with
letters. capital letters. lowercase letters.
Conventions
Language

Sentences end in correct Some sentences end in correct Sentences end in incorrect
punctuation. punctuation. punctuation, or no punctuation
is used.
Words in sentences have correct Most words in sentences have
spacing between them. correct spacing between them. Words have incorrect spacing
between them.

Points 5 4 3 2 1 0

Total Points: _____________________

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Writing Rubric
Directions: Evaluate students’ work in each category by circling one number in each row. Students
have opportunities to score up to five points in each row and up to 15 points total.

Exceptional Writing Quality Writing Developing Writing

States a clear topic sentence. States a topic sentence. States an unclear topic sentence.
Organization

Includes lots of details. Includes at least one detail. Includes few or unclear details.
Focus and

Includes a strong closing. Includes a closing. Does not include a closing.

Points 5 4 3 2 1 0

Uses varied and interesting Uses some descriptive words. Uses a limited or an unvaried
Written Expression

descriptive words. vocabulary.

Maintains a consistent voice.
Maintains a consistent voice Provides an inconsistent voice.
and uses a tone that supports
meaning.

Points 5 4 3 2 1 0

Sentences begin with capital Some sentences begin with Most sentences begin with
letters. capital letters. lowercase letters.
Conventions
Language

Sentences end in correct Some sentences end in correct Sentences end in incorrect
punctuation. punctuation. punctuation, or no punctuation
is used.
Words in sentences have correct Most words in sentences have
spacing between them. correct spacing between them. Words have incorrect spacing
between them.

Points 5 4 3 2 1 0

Total Points: _____________________

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 Narrative Writing Rubric
Directions: Evaluate students’ work in each category by circling one number in each row. Students
have opportunities to score up to five points in each row and up to 15 points total.

Exceptional Writing Quality Writing Developing Writing

States a clear introduction. States an introduction. States an unclear introduction.
Organization

Includes lots of events. Includes at least one event. Includes few or unclear events.
Focus and

Includes a strong closing. Includes a closing. Does not include a closing.

Points 5 4 3 2 1 0

Uses varied and interesting Uses some descriptive words. Uses a limited or an unvaried
Written Expression

descriptive words. vocabulary.

Maintains a consistent voice.
Maintains a consistent voice Provides an inconsistent voice.
and uses a tone that supports
meaning.

Points 5 4 3 2 1 0

Sentences begin with capital Some sentences begin with Most sentences begin with
letters. capital letters. lowercase letters.
Conventions
Language

Sentences end in correct Some sentences end in correct Sentences end in incorrect
punctuation. punctuation. punctuation, or no punctuation
is used.
Words in sentences have correct Most words in sentences have
spacing between them. correct spacing between them. Words have incorrect spacing
between them.

Points 5 4 3 2 1 0

Total Points: _____________________

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 Directions: Record each student’s rubric scores (page 200) in the appropriate columns. Add the totals every two weeks and record
the sums in the Total Scores column. You can view: (1) which students are not understanding the opinion genre and (2) how students
progress after multiple encounters with the opinion genre.

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2 8 14 16 18 24
Student Name
Opinion Writing Analysis

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204
Directions: Record each student’s rubric score (page 201) in the appropriate columns. Add the totals every two weeks and record the
sums in the Total Scores column. You can view: (1) which students are not understanding the informative/explanatory genre and (2)
how students progress after multiple encounters with the informative/explanatory genre.

Week Week Week Week Week Week Total Scores

4 6 20 28 32 34
Student Name

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Informative/Explanatory

Average Classroom Score

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 Directions: Record each student’s rubric score (page 202) in the appropriate columns. Add the totals every two weeks and record the
sums in the Total Scores column. You can view: (1) which students are not understanding the narrative genre and (2) how students
progress after multiple encounters with the narrative genre.

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10 12 22 26 30 36
Student Name
Narrative Writing Analysis

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 The Writing Process

Step 1: Prewriting
Think about the topic.
Brainstorm ideas.

Step 2: Drafting
Use your ideas to write a draft.
Don’t worry about errors.

Step 3: Revising
Read your draft. Think about
the vocabulary. Think about the
organization. Make changes to
improve your writing.

Step 4: Editing
Reread your draft. Check for
errors in spelling, punctuation,
and grammar.

Step 5: Publishing
Create a final draft. Be sure to
use your best printing.

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 Editing Marks
Editing Marks Symbol Names Example

capitalization
david ate grapes.
symbol

lowercase My mother hugged

symbol Me.

insert period The clouds are in the

symbol sky

check spelling
I laffed at the story.
symbol

transpose
How you are?
symbol

Would you pass the

insert symbol
pizza?

insert comma I have cats, dogs

symbol and goldfish.

insert quotations That is amazing, she

symbol shouted.

deletion symbol Will you call call me?

add space
# symbol
#
I run tothe tree.

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 opinion Writing Tips

1. Write your
opinion.

3. Restate your
2. Write reasons to opinion.
support your opinion.

4. Check for
correct spelling
and punctuation.

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 Informative/Explanatory
Writing Tips

1. Choose a
topic.

2. Write a
strong topic
sentence. 3. Write facts
about the topic.

4. Finish with a
strong statement
about the topic.

5. Check for
correct spelling
and punctuation.

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 Narrative writing tips

Write a topic
sentence that tells
what your story is about.

Write in a
logical order
with a beginning, a
middle, and an end.
Include
characters.

Join the
sentences with
the words first, next,
then, and finally.

Check for
correct spelling
and punctuation.

Use lots of
details and
sensory words.

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 Peer/Self-Editing Checklist
Directions: Place a check mark in front of each item as
you check it.

The writing has . . .

❑ an opinion or topic stated
❑ an engaging beginning
❑ details about the opinion
or topic
❑ a strong conclusion
❑ a logical order
❑ interesting words
❑ capital letters
❑ correct spelling
❑ correct punctuation

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 Digital Resources

Accessing the Digital Resources

The digital resources can be downloaded by following
these steps:

1. Go to www.tcmpub.com/digital

2. Sign in or create an account.

3. Click Redeem Content and enter the

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