Methods of Transportation:

There are many ways that people can travel from place to place. These are called methods of transportation. The most common type of transportation is driving in a car. You can drive short distances or long distances in a car. You can also drive short distances or long distances in a bus. Many people can fit on one bus. Busses and cars drive can drive on roads, streets, highways and bridges. If you need to cross a body of water, you need to use a different type of transportation. This is called a boat. Boats can be all different sizes. Some places also have a method of transportation called a train. These carry large amounts of people and they follow a track. If you need to travel to another state or country, the best and quickest way to transport there is to take an airplane. Airplanes fly through the sky and can travel anywhere in the world. If you want to travel a short distance, you can get some exercise by riding a bike. Bikes have two wheels and can move by pushing peddles up and down. You should always wear a helmet while riding a bike.

Vocabulary:

Transportation: Public carrying of goods or people from one place to another.
Car: a vehicle that has wheels, carries a small number of passengers and is moved by an engine or motor.
Bus: a large motor vehicle designed to carry passengers usually along a fixed route according to a schedule.
Boat: a small vessel driven on the water by oars, paddles, sail or a motor.
Airplane: an aircraft with wings that do not move, that is heavier than air and is driven by a propellor or jet engine.
Train: a connected line of railroad cars that drives along a track.
Bike: a vehicle with two wheels, handlebars, a saddle seat and peddles.
Helmet: a hard or padded protective hat that you wear on your head.


Vocabulary Activity:

Unscramble the vocabulary words. Then write the definition three times, each with a different color marker!

1. teheml

2. rca

3. sbu

4. ptanoitnsotarr

5. ikeb

6. npeaarli

7. nrati

8. btao

To, Too, or Two?

Words that sound the same, but are spelled differently, and have different meanings, are called homophones. To, too, and two are examples of homophones. How do you know when to use the correct form of the word? Here are the meanings of each. This helps us to decide when to use each form.

To: a direction.

Too: is another word for also. It also can mean excessively.

Two: is a number.

Choose the correct word choice for the following sentences:

1) Mike wants (to, too, two) go to the candy store.

2) Birds have (to, too, two) wings.

3) He ate (to, too, two) much candy and got a stomach ache.

4) My brother wanted (to, too, two) dogs, but I only wanted one.

5) We had to cross the street (to, too, two) get to the restaurant.

6) My friend wanted to come to the movies (to, too, two).

7) I need a bigger closet because I have (to, too, two) many pairs of shoes!

8) Let's go (to, too, two) the beach!

9) I had (to, too, two) earrings that made a pair.

10) My husband wanted to come to the wedding (to, too, two).

Landforms:

Our Earth is covered by all different layers and formations of rock and dirt. This is what we call the Earth's landforms. One of the highest landforms on the surface of Earth are called mountains. There are also high points of earth that are not as high as mountains. These are called hills. Hills are usually covered with grass. The places between mountains and hills are called valleys. On Earth, there are also landforms that look like a table. These are areas of high land with a flat top called a plateau. There are also areas of flat land on Earth. These areas are usually by oceans or seas. This is what we call a plain. Areas that are fully surrounded by water on all sides are called islands. Long Island and Hawaii are examples of islands. Areas that are only surrounded by water on three sides are called peninsulas.  Deserts are areas of very dry and hot land. They are covered with huge hills of sand and they get very little rainfall throughout the year. How can you describe the landform where you live?

Vocabulary:

Landforms: a feature of the Earth's surface that is made from the layers and formations of rock and dirt.

Mountain: the highest landform on Earth. Has a pointed tip and steep, slanted sides.

Hill: higher than their surrounding areas, usually covered with grass.

Valley: low lying areas between two mountains or two hills. Valleys are usually U-shaped or V-shaped.

Plateau: a flat topped raised area with steep sides.

Plain: areas of flat land where cities are usually built on.

Island: a piece of land that is surrounded by water on all sides.

Peninsula: a piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides.

Desert: large, dry and hot areas that receive very little or no rainfall throughout the year.


Look at each picture below. Choose the answer choice that best describes what the picture is showing.

Effect or Affect?

In a sentence, it is sometimes difficult to determine if you should use effect or affect. This is when you should use each word:

Affect: a verb that means to change or have an effect on.

Effect: a noun that means an "outcome" or "result".


Fill in the blank with the correct word:

1) I do not think that there will be any negative (affects/effects).
2) The financial crisis will not (affect/effect) our country.
3) The tornados had no (affect/effect) on any wildlife.
4) The issues will mainly (affect/effect) the elderly population.
5) A warm bath has a soothing (affect/effect),
6) What could be the possible (affect/effect) of their actions?
7) The new education plan will take (affect/effect) next year.
8) How will the new budget (affect/effect) people?
9) This medicine can have serious side (affects/effects).
10) The weather had a huge (affect/effect) on our event.

Camping

If you want to go on a fun family vacation, you should try camping. Camping is when you sleep in a tent in the outdoors. You can sleep in a sleeping bag inside your tent to keep you warm. There is usually no electricity when you go camping, so you must bring batteries to use different tools. When it is dark outside, you should have a flashlight. You can also ask an adult to make a fire. A fire will help you stay warm, and it also provides light. You can also cook things over a fire with adult supervision. One of the most popular camping treats are s'mores. This is a quick an easy snack that you can make over a fire. Some activities that you can do when you're camping include hiking, fishing, and canoeing. Camping really gives you a chance to look at the beauties of nature. Everyone should go camping at least once!

Vocabulary:

Camping: an activity that people do for a vacation where they sleep in a tent.

Tent: a portable shelter that is made of cloth.

Sleeping bag: a warm padded bag that you can sleep in.

Batteries: a container that stores energy for when it is needed.

Flashlight: a battery operated portable light.

S'mores: a sweet snack that includes a graham cracker, a chocolate bar and a toasted marshmellow.

Hiking: walking for a long distance through nature.

Fishing: the activity of catching fish with a pole.

Canoeing: an activity that involves you paddling a small boat.

Nature: the physical world and everything in it.

Match the correct vocabulary word to its picture:

Interjections:

What are interjections? 

      Interjections are words that expresses some kind of emotion. A sentence does not need an interjection. If an interjection is omitted, the sentence will still make sense. If an exclamation mark follows an interjection, it usually shows a strong emotion. If a comma follows an interjection, it usually shows a weaker emotion. Some examples of interjections are Ouch! Wow! Geez! or no, yes.

Choose the interjection that would best complete the following sentences:


1. __________ He broke his leg. (Ouch!    Well,     Okay!)

2. __________ I got a perfect score on my test! (No!       Wow!      Well,)

3.  __________ My phone just died. (Nope,      Geez!         Wow!)

4. __________ Come back here!  (No,        Well,        Hey!)

5. __________ I don't understand what you said.  (Wow!       Huh?      Ouch!)

Butterflies are one of nature's most beautiful insects. They go through many different changes throughout their lifespan. They first start as an egg. This egg is usually round or oval and are laid on leaves. Once they hatch from the egg, they are now in the larva stage. This is when they are a caterpillar. After the larva stage, the caterpillars go through the pupa stage. This is when the caterpillar turns itself into a chrysalis. The butterfly goes through the most changes during this stage. After this stage, the butterfly comes out of its chrysalis and becomes an adult butterfly. All butterflies are different and unique. Its wings are colorful with all different shapes and designs. The transformation of a butterfly is absolutely amazing!

All About Precipitation

Precipitation is any liquid or solid water that falls from the sky. There are many different types of precipitation. Sometimes, rain will fall from the clouds. If it rains, you might want to use an umbrella so you don't get wet. During the winter, sometimes snow falls from the sky when it is below a certain temperature. You will want to bundle up if it snows. Temperatures become very low during a snow storm. Wearing items such as scarfs, mittens, hats and boots are great articles of clothing to wear when it snows. During the winter, it may also sleet, which is a mix between rain and snow. Throughout the year, hail may fall from the clouds. If it hails, you will want to in a safe shelter, with a sturdy roof.

Precipitation: liquid water or solid that falls from clouds.

Rain: liquid water that falls from clouds.

Umbrella: a fabric that connects to a pole that protects you from the rain.

Snow: small white ice crystals that fall from the clouds when the temperature drops below 32 degrees.

Sleet: a mixture of snow and rain.

Hail: small lumps of ice that fall from the clouds.

Complete the following crossword puzzle to practice with the vocabulary terms:

Grammar Activity:

Adjectives

What are adjectives?

Adjectives are words that describe a noun.

Create a list of 5 adjectives that you can use to describe a noun. Then, locate the adjectives in the following sentences:

1. ________________________

2. ________________________

3. ________________________

4. ________________________

5. ________________________

1. Sam has curly hair.

2. I went to the busy supermarket to pick up some bread.

3. My teacher is such a nice person.

4. I went around the corner to look at the pretty flowers.

5. The tall man ran across the street.

6. The cat had black fur.

7. Grandma was wearing a silky shirt yesterday.

8. Her bracelet was shiny after she took it to get cleaned.

9. The ocean water was cloudy from the pollution.

10. Mom ordered a large pie for my party.

Non-Fiction Text Features

Non-Fiction Text Features:

Non-Fiction text features are parts in the text that give us important information and help us better understand the text. In the beginning of the text, there will be a table of contents. At the top of the next page, readers will usually find the heading for that section. Underneath the heading, there will be subheadings. Throughout the book, there will be many visuals, including photographs, diagrams, time lines, maps, graphs, and illustrations. Near these visuals, there will be a caption, with more information about the visual. A picture taken with a camera. At the end of a non-fiction text, there will usually be a glossary or an index. Here, you will find the important terms or key words from the text.

Table of Contents: lists the main sections or chapters in a text with page numbers.
Heading: The title at the top of a page or section.
Subheading: A heading underneath the main heading.
Photographs: A picture taken with a camera.
Diagram: A picture with labels to show the parts of something or how it works.
Time Line: A diagram of important events listed in chronological order.
Map: A picture that shows the location of something.
Graph: A chart that shows or compares data.
Illustration: A hand-drawn picture.
Caption: Words near or underneath a photo that explain what it is about.
Glossary: Gives definitions of important words found in the text.
Index: Lists every topic in the text in alphabetical order along with page numbers.
Key Words: Important words in the text that have special print.

Click the link below for an interactive Text Features Drag & Drop activity!

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18QCqk2KggUzTFqFUA2a9qj4NCLSY4uxzA6aNXcSIUn0/edit?usp=sharing


Click the link below for an interactive song about text features from "Flocabulary"

https://www.flocabulary.com/unit/text-features/video/




Selecting the correct article:

A, an or the? Which do you use?

• The: use 'the' before any specific person, place or thing. 
• A: use 'a' before any noun that starts with a consonant.
• An: use 'an' before any noun that starts with a vowel.

Select the correct article to complete the sentence:

1) We got our mom a/an dog for Christmas.

2) My teacher is a/an good person.

3) Let's go to the/an beach!

4) I am a/an amazing singer.

5) The/an monkey is eating.

6) Leah is going to a/an party this weekend.

7) A/an mosquito can bite. 

8) Are you going to a/an party on Saturday?

9)  The/an student went home sick.

10) We stood up for a/the Pledge of Allegiance.

When reading a story, it is important to identify certain aspects of a text to fully understand what your book is about. First, you must find the characters of the story. Characters are usually introduced in the beginning of a story. Next, you must identify the setting of the story. This will help the reader picture where the story is taking place. Then, the author will usually present the problem that the characters are facing. Throughout the story, there will be many events that will occur. These will help to explain how the characters solve their problem. In the end, the characters will find a solution to their problem. This is usually how the story will end. Sometimes, there will be a theme that the author will want you to understand at the end of the book. These are all parts of a story that a reader must identify while reading a text.

Characters: A person that is in a book, movie, TV show or play.
Setting: Where a story takes place.
Problem: Something that a character or characters are struggling with in a story.
Events: Something that happens in a story.
Solution: How a character or characters solve their problem.
Theme: A main subject that is being described in a story.


Vocabulary Exercise:
Matching-
1. Problem ________                                        a. Where a story takes place.
2. Events ________                                           b. A main subject that is being described in a story.
3. Solution ________                                         c. A person that is in a book, movie, TV show or play.
4. Character ________                                      d. Something that happens in a story.
5. Theme ________                                           e. How a character or characters solve their problem.
6. Setting ________                                           f. Something that a character or characters are struggling                                                                                 with in a story.

Your and You're

Your: explaining something that is belonging to you. It is always followed by a noun.
You're: the contraction of the words "you" and "are". You're is usually followed by a verb form ending in -ing.

Please write the correct usage of "Your" and "You're" in the blanks of the following sentences:

1. ____________ going to the doctor tomorrow.
2. Please put away ____________ sneakers.
3. ____________ dog ate all of the cookies!
4. If ____________ seeing her tomorrow, tell her I say hi!
5. Is that ____________ wallet?
6. You are yawning because ____________ very tired tonight.
7. I know that ____________ a smart student!
8. Which one is ____________ jacket?
9. Call me when ____________ home.
10. My friend is friends with ____________ sister.