Fall Review Packet 5th Grade Week 1

Week 1
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Activity Menu
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Reading Women in Reading Simple What’s It All The Boy

History: Between Fiction About? Who Cried
Marian the Lines Summary Main Ideas Wolf
Anderson and
Supporting
Details
Writing Persuasive Developing Persuasive Writing for a I Beg to

Writing: Support Writing Guide Reader Differ!
Testing Your Statements
Reasons
Grammar Building Coordinating Subtle Metaphors Learning

Sentences Conjunctions Changes and Similes Formal
?; ! Writing
Math Place Value Round ‘em Three Ways Multiply 2- Division

to the Up or to Multiply and 3-digit Riddle
Thousands Round ‘em factors
Down Beachy
Area Model Multi-step Word
Compare Multiplica- Problems Problems
Multi-Digit Riddle Me tion
Numbers Math!
Rain Forest Sky Stories: The The History 50 States

Science,
Food Web Mayan Moon Mississippi of the Time Zones
Social
Rabbit River Guitar
Studies,
& More
Day 1
Read and answer questions about the life of Marian
Reading Anderson, the famous singer and civil rights activist.
Write weak and strong reasons to support your

Writing opinion on a topic of your choosing.
Identify subjects and predicates in sentences, and

Grammar then write your own complete sentences.
Write numbers in standard form and identify the

value of digits in a number.
Math
Use your place value knowledge to compare
multi-digit numbers.
Complete the arrows showing the direction energy

Science flows in a rainforest food web.
Name Date
Women in History: Marian Anderson

Directions: Read the passage below. Then, answer the questions that follow.
Marian Anderson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1897. When

she was 6 years old, her aunt thought her voice was very good and
encouraged Marian to join the church choir. That was the beginning of her
music education.
In 1925, Marian won a singing award from a major orchestra, the New York Philharmonic.
She performed in concerts around the United States.
Because Marian was African American, some people did not want her to perform. Marian went to
Europe, where the people did not stop her from performing. She became very famous in Europe.
In the 1930s, Marian returned to the United States. She sang around the country, but still some people
did not want her to perform. In 1939, the Daughters of the American Revolution would not allow her to
sing at an auditorium they owned. This made many people angry, including President Franklin
Roosevelt and his wife, Eleanor Roosevelt. They helped arrange for her to sing at the Lincoln Memorial
in Washington, D.C. The concert was a huge success.
Over time, many people that would not let her sing changed their minds and asked her to perform. In
1943, the Daughters of the American Revolution invited her to sing. In 1955, she was the first African
American to sing at the Metropolitan Opera. Marian sang at the inaugurations of President Dwight
Eisenhower and President John Kennedy. In 1963, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Marian died in 1993. She is remembered for her wonderful voice and her work for civil rights.
1. What is the author’s purpose in writing this text?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
2. How did President Franklin Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt impact Marian Anderson’s life?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
3. How did Marian Anderson’s experience in the United States change after she sang at the Lincoln
Memorial in Washington, D.C.?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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4. List three significant achievements or moments in Marian Anderson’s life. Cite the paragraph where
you found the evidence in the text.
a. _____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
b. _____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
c. _____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
5. What is Marian Anderson’s legacy?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
6. Complete the graphic organizer below with the main idea and details about Marian Anderson’s life.
Main Idea:
Detail: Detail: Detail:

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Persuasive Writing
Testing Your Reasons
Part 1 Choose Your Topic
Directions: Choose a topic that you feel strongly about.
PERSUASIVE ESSAY
TOPICS IDEAS
More Free Time at School
Longer Recess
Later Bedtime
30 Minutes of Homework
Shorter School Day
Nobody Should Litter
Everyone Should Recycle
Directions: Free-write about why this topic is important to you.

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Part 2 Test Your Reasons

Directions: First, read through the example response. Then, complete your own response.
Example
Topic and Opinion:
My mom and dad should let me decide on the time I go to sleep.
Weak Reasons Strong Reasons

(most likely will not convince my audience) (most likely will convince my audience)
. I think I am old enough. . I might have homework or other tasks that

I need to complete before my bedtime.
. My friend told me that she gets to
decide. . I know when I feel tired, therefore, it seems
like I should be able to express when I feel
. I don’t like the time I have to go to bed. like it’s time for me to go to bed.
. I have proven that I am responsible in other

ways, so I should be trusted to make a wise
decision about the time I go to bed.
My Reasons
Topic and Opinion:
Weak Reasons Strong Reasons
. .
. .
. .

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Building Sentences
A co m plete t ho ught ( o r se nte n c e) c o n t ai n s a s u bj ec t an d a pred ic a t e .
That m eans yo u c a n id e nt if y a “ w h o / w h at ” an d a “ w h at abo u t i t . ”
The softball team won the game

Su b ject (w h o/what) Predic ate (wha t about it)
Sometimes , s en t en c e s c o n t a i n c o mp o u n d su b j e c t s o r p re d ic a t e s. T hat
means there a re t wo s ubjec t s o r p re d ic a t e s, like in t h e ex a m p le b el ow .
The pack of dogs and the garbage men chasing them ran
around the corner and went into the parking lot.
D irec tions: Circl e th e su b j e ct a n d un d e r l i n e t h e p re d i c a t e i n e a c h ex a mpl e below.
1. Ju lio and I wen t dow n t o t h e sc h o o l ya rd .

2. She got a t i c ke t t o r i de t h e ro lle rc o a st e r a n d t h e n b o u g h t a slu shy.
3. My new s hoes a n d s o c ks g ot d ir t y .
4 . My gum popped out o f my m o u t h a n d fe ll o n t h e flo o r.
5. M y s is ter we n t t o t h e m ov i es a n d t h e n j o in e d h e r f r ie n d s.
Now, create co m p le t e se nt e nc es t h at h ave…
1 . On e s u b j ec t a nd on e p re d i c at e :
2. O n e s u b j e c t a nd t wo p re d ic at e s:
3. Two s u b j ec t s a nd on e p re d i c at e :
4. Two s u b j ec t s a nd t wo p re d i c at e s:

Name: Date:
Place Value to the Thousands

Part 1: Numerals in Standard Form
Write each number in standard form. The first problem has been completed for you.
1. 3,000 + 200 + 30 + 5 2. 800 + 20 + 5

3,235
3. 5 hundreds 2 tens 1 one 4. three thousand, four
5. 7 tens 7 ones 6. 2,000 + 50 + 6
7. two thousand, twenty-eight 8. 8 thousand, 1 hundred
Part 2: Finding the Value of a Digit

Write the value of the underlined digit. The first problem has been completed for you.
1. 9,640 2. 75 4
9 thousands
3. 6 75 4. 2,875
5. 8,100 6. 39
One More Thing:

Which digit has the greatest value in the number 1,567 ? Explain your answer in one to two sentences.
Hint: Use the phrase "place value" in your explanation.
Answer:
Explanation:

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Compare Multi-Digit Numbers

Part I. Comparing Numerals
2,135 ____ 2,235

Step 1: Line up the numbers vertically.
compare
thousands 2,135
Step 2: Compare each digit, starting with the
largest place value. 2,235
Answer: 2,135 < 2,235
Directions: Use the greater than and less than symbols ( > and < ) to compare each set of numbers.
1. 1,230 _____ 1,203 8. 567 _____ 660
2. 4,675 _____ 4,678 9. 660 _____ 650
3. 5,505 _____ 5,405 10. 832 _____ 842
4. 450 _____ 445 11. 788 _____ 798
5. 631 _____ 641 12. 4,530 _____ 4,520
6. 3,013 _____ 3,003 13. 113 _____ 123
7. 3,335 _____ 3,235 14. 4,109 _____ 4,119
Part II. Taking a Closer Look
Directions: Refer to the number 141, 540 to answer the following questions.
1. What is the name of the largest place value in this number? ____________________________________
2. What is the value of the digit in the thousands place? _________________________________
3. Which digit is in the tens place? __________________________

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Rain Forest Food Web

All animals get their energy from food. Can you color in the rain forest scene, and then add
arrowheads to the black lines to show the direction energy flows in the rain forest?
Chameleons are small lizards
that can move each eye
There are many different independently of the other.
kinds of snakes in the rain They mainly eat insects.
forest. Small snakes will Chameleons can change their
eat small lizards, birds, color based on their mood.
and insects. Very large snakes
will eat larger mammals.
Larger lizards will eat lots of
different things depending on
the species. This iguana, for
example, mainly eats plants,
fruits, and some insects.
There are a lot of types of

butterflies in the rain forest.
They mostly get their food
from flowers, by drinking the
nectar. This also pollinates
the flower.
Many plants in the rain forest
have flowers. Often the flowers
will attract a specific animal
Leopards are the top predator to pollinate the flower. This
in the rain forest. Their spots enables the plant to reproduce.
help them to blend into the
background so they can hunt
without being seen. Leopards
are endangered.
Tapirs look like a pig with a

long snout like an elephant’s,
but actually their closest
living relatives are horses and
rhinos! They are browsers
that eat plants.
In the rain forest, plants are

the primary source of energy.
They get their energy from
the sunlight, and this energy
is passed along as organisms
eat the plants.

Day 2
Practice making inferences by reading short
Reading fiction passages.
Challenge yourself to support your opinion

Writing statements with solid, factual reasons.
Practice combining sentences using coordinating

Grammar conjunctions.
Round multi-digit numbers in this country western-

themed worksheet!
Math
Solve multi-digit addition and subtraction problems
to reveal the answer to a riddle.
Learn about some of the beliefs the Ancient Mayan

Fun Stuff people had about the moon. Then complete a
moon-themed word search!
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Reading Between the Lines

An inference is a conclusion you come to based on reasoning and evidence within a text.
Read each paragraph below and answer the inference question that follows.
Harold grunted as he walked into the house. He Where was Harold before he got home? How do
carried four paper bags in his arms, each one filled you know?
to the brim. Suddenly, he tripped and one of the
bags fell, spilling oranges, a loaf of bread, and two
sticks of butter onto the floor. “At least I didn’t drop
the eggs!” he exclaimed.
Each day, before Renee goes to work, she puts on Where does Renee work? How do you know?
her brown uniform and sturdy work boots. She has
to get to work early because a lot of creatures, big
and small, are counting on her for their breakfast.
Later in the day, she will make sure their habitats
are clean. Sometimes she gets dirty at work, but
she enjoys seeing all the people who come to visit,
peeking through fences and windows as she works.
Patrick arrived home from school with a grin. He What is Patrick celebrating? How do you know?
burst through the front door and ran into the living
room where he saw boxes wrapped in shiny paper
and balloons tied to a chair. On the counter sat a
chocolate cake with eleven candles. He reached for
a taste of the frosting, but his mother scolded, “We
have to sing to you before eating the cake!”
Lucy sighed happily as she curled into a ball and Who is Lucy? How do you know?
licked her fur. After a long afternoon of laying in the
sun, she was happy to be snuggled up on her soft
bed. She purred contentedly as she closed her eyes,
ready for a nap. Suddenly, she heard a buzzing
noise. Her eyes snapped open and her ears
twitched. She spotted a fly landing nearby. Lucy
watched it carefully for a moment and then,
POUNCE! She caught it!

Name
Developing Support Statements
Date
1. Providing Evidence
This three-part exercise will help you develop the thinking skills required to move from
an opinion statement to a support statement.
Read each statement in italics below. Then consider the question Why is this true? This
is the first step to start formulating better arguments. Each statement is an assumption,
and needs some solid supporting evidence to back it up. Don’t limit your supporting
evidence to just your own ideas. Think about what other people might say
to also support each of these statements of assumption.
Sample Opinion Statements

1. Watching a movie in a theater is better than watching a movie at home on TV.
Why is this true? The screen and sound system are bigger, making for a more immersive experience.
possible answer
2. People need to exercise more.
Why is this true? Exercising keeps your body healthy.
possible answer
Now You Try!

1. Eating healthy is good for you.
Why is this true?
2. Music puts me in a good mood.
Why is this true?
3. Wearing sunblock prevents sunburns.

Why is this true?
4. A dog is a much better pet than a fish.

Why is this true?
5. I like to carry an umbrella when it rains.

Why is this true?

Name
Date
2. Finding Reasons
The word “support” in opinion writing doesn’t only have to include your point of view.
Consider what other people might think. Practice developing a strong list of reasons
to support the statement, keeping your audience in mind. What might others say
about the statement?
Step 1: Writers think of their own reasons to support the statement.
Step 2: Writers find more reasons and support by thinking of reasons
other people might have.
Brainstorm
Use the steps above to give reasons to support these opinions:
1. Watching a movie in a theater is better than watching a movie at home on TV.
2. Exercise is one of the most important ways you can take care of yourself.
3. Being early is better than being late.

Name
Date
3. Choosing a Topic
Now it’s time to combine what we’ve learned in pages 1 and 2. Instead of supplying
the topic statement that expresses the opinion, this worksheet asks you to choose the
opinion sentence and provide two different support statements.
1. Choose a topic. Then, write an opinion sentence about your topic.
2. Write one reason why your opinion sentence is true.
3. Write a reason why someone else might thing your opinion sentence is true.
Now you have a complete, three-part opinion sequence!
The best movie Favorite animal

Best ice cream flavor Dinner
Favorite holiday Sample Topics Summer
Favorite TV show Homework
Favorite book Favorite sport
Topic sentence:
Why is this true?
a.
Why would someone else say this was true?
Topic sentence:
Why is this true?
b.
Topic sentence:
Why is this true?
c.

Name: ____________________________________ Date: _______________________________
Combining Sentences
Coordinating Conjunctions
Coordinating conjunctions join two independent clauses to make a compound
coordinating conjunction.
Example: Jacob loves to ski. His brother likes snowboarding.
Jacob loves to ski, but his brother likes snowboarding.
F TIP
A
N Think of the words “FAN BOYS” to help you remember
B
O
the coordinating conjunctions
Y
S For And Nor But Or Yet So
Choose a coordinating conjunction to complete each sentence. Then, write it on the blank line.
1. He was not allowed to exercise, ______________ he needed to let his leg rest after his
surgery.
2. I like eating french fries, ______ I also like sweet potato fries.
3. Brody loved to play rugby, ____________ he was nervous he was going to get injured.
4. Mark was really tired, ___________ he took a nap.
5. She had a lot of toys to play with, ___________ she still felt bored.
1. Keith performed poorly on his science test. He forgot to study.
__________________________________________________________________________
2. Marco is quiet. He still has many close friends.
__________________________________________________________________________
3. We waited for the bus. It didn’t show up.
__________________________________________________________________________
4. It was a beautiful day. We went for a walk.
__________________________________________________________________________
Name:
Round ‘em Up Date:
or round ‘em down!
Rounding makes a number simpler, but keeps its value close to what it was. Rounding numbers gives
an approximate amount that is easier to think about. We can use this symbol ≈ which means “is about.”
The underlined digit shows the place value to which the number will be rounded.
Look at the digit that is one place to the right of the underlined digit.
If that digit is 5 or greater, round up.
Examples:
8,219 ≈ 8,000 14,632 ≈ 15,000
8,219 is about 8,000 14,632 is about 15,000
Directions: Use the number lines to round the underlined place value.
1. 430 ≈
400 450 500
2. 2,700 ≈
2,000 2,500 3,000
Directions: Round to the underlined place value in each of the problems below.
3. 1,930 ≈ 8. 2,504 ≈ 13. 24,652 ≈
4. 3,418 ≈ 9. 812,934 ≈ 14. 73,986 ≈
5. 7,735 ≈ 10. 124,873 ≈ 15. 1,454,232 ≈
6. 9,636 ≈ 11. 23,093 ≈ 16. 7,018,129 ≈
7. 8,452 ≈ 12. 487,325 ≈ 17. 5,343,567 ≈
Word 18. Latrice went to a basketball game. There were 7,235 tickets sold.
Problem: Rounding to the nearest thousand, about how many tickets were sold?

Riddle Me Multidigit Addition & Subtraction
Math!
Directions:
Solve each math problem. Then find the answer and write
the letter in the correct place to solve the riddle.
Why don't lobsters share? T

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
.
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1 1
5 28 734 437 532
1. +2 89 2. –5 5 2 3. +6 2 9 4. –1 4 3
8 17
443 874 263 793

5. +5 7 2 6. –3 6 2 7. +5 2 8 8. –5 2 8
754 663 536 653

9. +1 4 6 10. –4 2 2 11. +5 7 4 12. –2 9 1
698 920 763 630

13. +3 2 7 14. –5 3 7 15. +2 8 8 16. –2 8 4
T. 817 R. 512 L. 362 Y. 389 H. 900 E. 791

I. 383 E. 241 H. 182 H. 346 F. 1025
S. 265 A. 1015 S. 1051 L. 1110 E. 1066

SKY STORIES: MAYAN MOON RABBIT
Long ago, before humans had access to
advanced science technology, they told stories
to explain natural phenomena such as thunder
and lightning, or the phases of the moon. Ancient
Mayans had many different beliefs about where
the moon came from.
THE MAYAN MOON

According to legend, the world was created when two hero twins
rescued their father from the underworld. After they defeated the gods
of the underworld, the twins rose up into the sky to become the sun and
the moon. Their father became the god of maize (corn) and he rose to
create the first sunrise.
Mayans thought of the moon as a female symbol. The crescent
moon symbolized a young girl, and the waning moon symbolized a
grandmother. When the moon was full, they saw a rabbit in the moon.
This connects to other stories of how when the moon was first created,
the gods threw a rabbit at its face to dim the light.
The Mayans also believed that the goddess of birth and fertility,
Ix Chel (EET-chel), was also a goddess of the moon.

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WORD SEARCH
F G B F B F B T R A
I H I U M A I Z E D
G B S L L V T N T Y
U V K L E H S A R O
N O O M G N I N A W
O A W O E R A K U A
B C T O N S B D Q C
A E Y N D V Q S T D
L A G I B B O U S F
Z Q K P S N A Y A M
C R E S C E N T L E
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Day 3
Reading Practice summarizing a short fiction story.
Write a persuasive paragraph about kids

Writing drinking soda.
Read sentences and identify the way suffixes

Grammar change the meaning of words.
Use three different strategies to solve two-digit by

two-digit multiplication problems.
Math
Multiply two-digit by two-digit numbers using the
area model to show your thinking.
Social Studies Learn facts about the Mississippi River!

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Simple Fiction Summary

When we summarize a story, we want to include the main character (somebody), what the character wanted
(wanted), the problem or conflict in the story (but), how the character solved the problem (so), and the final event or
end (then). By following this structure, we ensure that only the key parts of the story are included in the summary.
*Summary Phrase Bank*

In summary To sum up To summarize
In conclusion To conclude
Directions: Use the Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then framework to write a summary of the following story. Then,
choose a phrase from the bank above to complete the paragraph frame summary.
Lola was excited to be in fifth grade this year because it meant she was old enough to go to outdoor science camp.
Ever since she heard about the three-night school field trip to a local campground that was an important tradition for
Washington Elementary School, she could not wait to go. “Mom, I have the permission slip for you to sign for outdoor
science camp! Yippee, I’m finally in fifth grade and I get to go to science camp!” Lola exclaimed when she got home
from school. Lola’s favorite subject was science and she couldn’t wait to be out in nature conducting real experiments.
Her mom hugged her as she read the letter. Suddenly, her mom’s face changed from pure joy to a sad, concerned
expression. “Oh sweetie, it says we have to pay $150 for the field trip. I’m so sorry but we can’t afford that right now.
You know things are tight now,” her mom said to her. Lola was crushed. She ran to her room, crying. As she lay in bed,
she thought to herself, “I am going to find a way to get the money I need to go to outdoor camp! There has to be a
way!” Lola couldn’t feel mad at her mom because it wasn’t her fault that she lost her job a few months before and had
been trying hard to get a new one—with no luck. Lola grabbed a notebook and wrote down some ideas for ways to
raise the money. By dinnertime, she had a list of five ideas which included selling her clothes, asking her grandpa for
money, and hosting a car wash and bake sale event. She showed the list to her mom, hopeful that she would approve
one of her ideas. Her mom agreed that she could do a car wash and bake sale to raise the funds needed for the field
trip. The following weekend, Lola and her mom worked tirelessly to wash cars and sell baked goods in front of their
house. It worked! They raised a total of $168. The mother-and-daughter team was thrilled! On Monday, Lola proudly
turned in her permission slip and money to her teacher.
Summary Paragraph Frame
,
(summary phrase from bank) (somebody)
.
(wanted)
.
(but)
.
(so)
.
(then)

Name:_________________________________________ Date:___________________________________
Persuasive Writing Guide

A persuasive paragraph states and supports an opinion. Use the provided topic and follow the
structure outlined below to write your own persuasive paragraph.
Topic: A new law will make it illegal for kids under the age of 14 to drink soda.
Introduction: State your position or opinion. Do you agree or disagree? Who is your audience?
In other words, who are you trying to persuade? Keep your audience in mind when you write.
Reasons: List at least three reasons for your opinion. Think of your audience and what reasons
might persuade them. Try using phrases like “for instance” or “in addition" to introduce your
reasons.
Conclusion: Restate your opinion in a way that relates it to a greater statement about the world
or society. In other words, why should your audience agree with your opinion?
Introduction:
Reason #1:
Reason #2:
Reason #3:
Conclusion:

Name:_____________________________ Date:____________________
Subtle Changes
Read each pair of sentences. Find and circle the two similar words. How have the words changed?
Underline the differences. How has the meaning changed? On each line below, describe how the words
are used differently.
Example:
When our teacher assigned us to groups she told us that we could talk with one another about our project.
Everyone was so talkative and it was difficult to hear above the noise!
Explanation: The word talk is a verb that tells what the students are doing, but the word talkative is an
adjective that describes the students.
1. On Saturday, Mom decided to wash our clothes. Unfortunately, I had gotten permanent paint on
my clothes and the paint was not washable.
Explanation:
2. When we drove to our grandparents’ house, it was pouring down rain and we could not see clearly
through the windshield. By the time we got to their house, it was clear and there was not even a cloud in
the sky!
Explanation:
3. Alissa forgot to close the fence and her dog ran through the neighborhood. Usually, she isn’t a very
forgetful person!
Explanation:
4. In art class, Michael created a sculpture using clay and paper. His art teacher admired his creation!
Explanation:
5. Dad will use the ladder to climb on the roof to inspect the house. That ladder sure is useful!
Explanation:

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THREE WAYS TO MULTIPLY

Here are three strategies you can use to multiply multi-digit factors.
For each strategy, look at the example problem on the left.
Then, try it on the right!
23 x 14 45 x 13
=1 =10 =100
23 x 14
BASE
TEN
ARRAY
200 + 110 + 12 = 322
23 x 14 = 322
23 x 14
(20 + 3) x (10 + 4)
AREA
20 + 3
MODEL 200
10 10 x 20 10 x 3
30
200 30
+ 80
4 x 20 4x3 +12
____
4 80 12 322
23 x 14 = 322
23
PARTIAL x 14
____
PRODUCTS 12 (4 x 3)
80 (4 x 20)
30 (10 x 3)
+ 200
____
(10 x 20)
322

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Area Model Multiplication

35 x 12 = _____
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Write each number in Multiply to find each of Add the partial
expanded form. the partial products. products.
30 5 30 5 30 5
1
300
10 10 300 50 10 300 50 50
60
+ 10
2 2 60 10 2 60 10
420
420
35 x 12 = _____
Directions: Use the area model method to solve each problem. Record the products on the answer
lines.
1) 65 x 75 = _____ 2) 15 x 15 = _____
3) 18 x 42 = _____ 4) 74 x 83 = _____

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5) 95 x 25 = _____ 6) 36 x 32 = _____
7) 52 x 12 = _____ 8) 85 x 71 = _____
9) 62 x 24 = _____ 10) 78 x 37 = _____

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Date
The Mississippi River

Great Blue Heron
T HE MISSISSIPPI RIVER is probably the most famous river in

America. The Mississippi River runs from Minnesota and
ends in the Gulf of Mexico, and was the main transportation
route of the United States for many years. The Mississippi
and the Missouri Rivers join to form the longest river system in the U.S.
and the fourth longest in the world. Its name comes from misiziibi, an
Ojibwe word that means “Big River.”
“The Mighty Mississippi” starts small — in a little lake in Minnesota
called Lake Itasca. It moves on to meander past several major American
cities — Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Louis, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans
— bringing them water and hydroelectric power for their homes and
businesses. Several other major rivers feed into it, like the Missouri and
the Ohio Rivers. Though most people estimate it to be around 2,300
miles long, no one can agree on how long the Mississippi actually is!
The area around the Mississippi is one of the country’s best
agricultural regions, with farmers depending on the water and the
minerals it brings to nourish their crops. The Mississippi is also home
to several species of fish and waterfowl that thrive on it.
FACT FILE
Name: Length:
Source (where it starts):
Mouth (where it ends):
Cities Along It:
Tributaries (rivers or streams that feed into it):
Importance to Communities Near It:

Day 4
Read short informational paragraphs and use text
Reading evidence to determine the main idea.
Practice writing persuasive notes with a specific

Writing audience in mind.
Identify metaphors and similes in a story about a

Grammar fanciful turtle!
Solve multiplication problems involving two- and

three-digit factors.
Math
Use your knowledge of multiplication, addition,
subtraction, and order of operations to solve these
multi-step equations.
Fun stuff Read all about the history of the guitar!

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What’s It All About? Main Ideas and Supporting Details

Directions: Read the nonfiction passage. Then, identify the main idea and supporting details and write them
in the graphic organizer. The first one is done for you as an example.
Have you ever seen a giraffe at the zoo? Giraffes are the tallest animals in the world. The average
height of a giraffe is 16–18 feet tall. It has a very long neck and legs. Giraffes eat the leaves from tall trees. Other
animals cannot reach that high. Male giraffes are even taller than female giraffes.
Main Idea
Giraffes are very tall animals.
The average height of It has a very long Male giraffes are even
a giraffe is 16–18 feet neck and legs. taller than female
tall. giraffes.
Supporting detail Supporting detail Supporting detail
Hurricanes are large storms. They begin over the ocean. They gather heat and energy from the water.
Hurricanes move slowly to land as they grow stronger. Hurricanes are dangerous because of their size. They
are also dangerous because of high winds and big waves. Hurricanes can bring flooding, power outages, and
tornadoes.
Main Idea

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Living things are organisms with certain characteristics. They need water, food, and air to survive. They
grow and change, and they move on their own. Living things reproduce, or make more of themselves. For
example, plants and animals are living things. Plants make their own food and animals eat plants or other
animals for food. Main Idea
It is important for everyone to get exercise. Exercise helps you feel good, lose weight, and be healthy.
Taking a walk is a form of exercise. Going outside to walk and get fresh air helps us feel better. Playing a sport is
another form of exercise. This is a fun way to be active. Taking classes at a gym is also a way to be healthy and
fit. There are many types of exercise you can do to improve your health.
Main Idea

Writing for
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Date
a Reader
This worksheet is created to help you recognize how you can write with a certain
reader, or audience, in mind. Keeping the reader in mind can help in the writing
process by looking at the reader’s age, personality, likes, and dislikes. For example,
if you are asked to write to your mother, you’ll know that you need to use certain
words and phrases that will appeal to her.
Directions: Read the sample situations below. Think about the situation and the
audience to whom you'll be writing. Use the three lines provided below to write three
points or reasons that will convince your audience. Then, use your reasons to write a
short paragraph in the final note to each person.
Situation A You will be writing a note to your Situation B You will be writing a note to a
mother asking her if you can stay up one hour good friend asking him or her to come over to
after your usual bedtime in order to see a certain your house after school to play. What three
TV show. What three reasons would you give her reasons would you give him or her to convince
so that she will allow you to stay up? them to come over to your house?
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
Final Note: Final Note:

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Metaphors
and Similes
Date:
Meet Tennyson the Turtle.

He enjoys using metaphors and similes when telling tales.
A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares
two things that are not actually alike.
Metaphors compare things by saying
something is something else.
Example: Tennyson’s eyes are pitch black pebbles.
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things by using the words like or as.
Example: Tennyson’s eyes are like pitch black pebbles.
Write the examples you find of each on the lines below the story.
My home, a moss covered rock, is an emerald fortress. It provides shelter from the heavy
springtime showers, when the raindrops are like large iridescent pearls. My rock is neighbors
with a weeping willow tree. Its branches are thick snakes, but to the children who come to swim
from town, the willow is a majestic pirate ship. I peek my head between the daisies to watch the
kids in brightly colored swimsuits plunge into the pool from the tips of the willow’s branches.
The water’s surface is like a shattered mirror. A frenzy of ripples take over the pond, and the lily
pads twirl like dancers who suddenly have the mad desire to switch partners. I fancy the idea of
surfing the pond’s wild waves one day!
Metaphors
Vocabulary
Iridescent: displaying an 1.
array of shimmering colors. 2.
Magestic: splendid or 3.
impressive in appearance.
Similes
Frenzy: a period of wild activity.
1.
2.
3.

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Multiply Two- and Example: 324

x 17
Three-Digit Factors 2268
+ 3240
Multiply. Regroup if needed. 5,508
118 97 32 13
× 24 × 45 × 61 × 50
519 678 403 981

× 23 × 12 × 39 × 42
704 592 863 199

× 32 × 244 × 305 × 671

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Multi-Step Equations
Use your multiplication, addition, and subtraction skills
and solve the problems below.
7x4+2= 3x7+8= 6x4+2=
5x3+7= 9x4+9= 7 x 2 + 13 =
4x2+8= 8x8+9= 9x2+7=
8x6+3= 6x6+4= 12 x 3 + 5 =
6x5-8= 5x4-2= 7x4-2=
4x3-8= 8x4-6= 6x9-8=
9 x 5 - 12 = 2 x 5 - 10 = 5x8-9=
9x9-9= 3 x 8 - 12 = 10 x 3 - 17 =

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The Histor y of the Guitar

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The guitar is an ancient instrument that can be traced
back over 4,000 years! There ar
theories about its ancestry. Ancient Greeks played
a similar instrument called a kithara, which had
The earliest stringed instruments known to

archaeologists are bowl harps and tanburs, which
were made with small gourds or hollow tortoise
shells. Their necks were made with sticks, and the
strings were made from silk or, more commonly,
from animal guts.
A slightly more modern version of the gourd instrument,

called an oud, was brought to Spain from North Africa by the
Moors. Over time, the Europeans added frets to the gourd-like
instrument and changed its name to “lute”.
Most of these early instruments had four strings.

In medieval manuscripts and old churches, there is
17th century, the Italian guitar battente was

made with six strings. Soon guitars all over
Europe were seen with this new design.
Later on, guitar makers took this design a
step further, creating a 12-string guitar!
Today’s classical guitar is modeled after

an instrument made by Antonio Torres - in the
mid-1800s. He made the guitar’s body bigger and
changed its shape. This new design revolutionized
and improved the sound and volume of the guitar.
Soon, guitars were being made with steel strings.
In the late 1920s, Orville Gibson was able to improve
the design a bit further by adding “pickups,” which
then led to the creation of the electric guitar.

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The History of the Guitar Word Search

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GUITAR the guitar. What was it made of?
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2. Do you think the guitar will keep

on evolving? Describe what you
think a future guitar might look like.

Day 5
Evaluate the main character’s traits and actions in
Reading the classic story, “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.”
Study an example of a persuasive paragraph that

Writing uses counterclaims and rebuttals for support. Then
try writing your own!
Try to find and correct all the grammar and

Grammar punctuation errors in the essay.
Solve division problems to find the answer to a riddle.

Math Practice solving multi-step word problems with this
beach-themed worksheet!
Use the time zone map to calculate what time it is in

Fun stuff different time zones!
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Evaluating Character Traits
Directions: Read the following passage and complete the exercises that follow.
Once upon a time, in a beautiful village near lush rolling hills, there was a boy who watched
over the village’s sheep. Being alone up in the hills was very boring. To liven up his day, the
boy thought it would be fun to scare the villagers and scream, “Wolf, wolf!” The villagers
grabbed whatever they could, and ran up the hill to scare off the wolf.
When they reached the top, they realized they had been tricked by the mischievous boy. He
laughed and laughed until the villagers stormed off angrily down the hill. Even the sheep
were not amused. They boy continued to call wolf, and the villagers warned him that the
next time they would no longer believe him. The boy shrugged off the warning and laid
down for a nap.
One lazy afternoon, the boy heard a terrible sound. Before he could even prepare himself, a
wolf appeared right before him, and was chasing all the village’s sheep! The boy screamed,
"Wolf! Wolf!" But having lied so many times, the people of the village just ignored him. With
no one to help him fend off the wolf, the sheep all ran away, and the boy was left crying on
the hill.

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Part I Investigating the Text

2. Describe how the boy feels about his job?
1. Which personality trait best describes the
Write a complete sentence.
boy?
________________________________________
a. humble
b. thoughtful
c. mischievous
d. honest
3. The villagers urged the boy to stop “crying wolf.” 4. Based on how this story ends, make a prediction
Based on the boy’s response, does he listen to about whether the boy will change this behavior.
people’s advice? Circle Yes or No.
a. Yes
b. No
Part II Reader’s Response

Which personality trait(s) led to the boy’s problem?
Make sure to check each box to double check that you have followed all of the directions.
Clearly state the boy’s problem. Write at least three complete sentences.
Use at least two examples from the text to Stuck? Look up synonyms for these traits:
support your answer. mischievous, bored, and restless.

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I Beg to Differ! Date:
Writing Effective Counterclaims

One way to persuade an audience is to go beyond just stating one’s opinion.
When writers address opposing views with a reasonable rebuttal, they provide
support to their reasons.
statement opposing COUNTERCLAIM REBUTTAL reason why the counterclaim

claim; opposing view is not as strong as the claim
Part 1: Let’s Review

Directions: As you read this persuasive paragraph, pay close attention to the opinion
statement (bold), the reasons (underlined), and the support for these reasons (italicized).
Students should wear a uniform to school. First of all,
students would feel less peer pressure to dress in a certain Take a closer look!
style if everyone dressed in the same clothing. Some people The italicized sentences
may say that this is more expensive for parents because support the author’s
claims, or reasons.
they have to buy certain clothes for school. However, I Each support sentence
believe this would save money because children only have highlights the opposing
to wear one set of clothes for the school year. In addition viewpoint and persuades
the reader to see the
to this, students would save time getting ready for school.
weakness of this
Others might say that kids can save the same amount of counterclaim.
time by setting their clothes out the night before school,
but I would argue that most kids do not remember to do
this. Lastly, if students wear a uniform during field trips, it
is easier for teachers to keep track of their students. While
it might be true that teachers could ask their students to
wear a school T-shirt during this type of outing, I believe
this is one more thing that a student has to remember.
Do you think children should wear a uniform to school?

Include a reason and support for your reason in your response.

Name:
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Directions: Read each opinion statement and reason.
Then, complete the counterclaim statements by filling in the blanks.
1. Opinion: Students should be allowed to chew gum in school.

Reason: Chewing gum helps some people concentrate.
Support: Teachers might argue that
but I disagree with this because
2. Opinion: Kids should not get paid for good grades.

Reason: Kids should want to get good grades without getting paid for them.
Support: Kids might disagree and claim that
but I don’t agree with this viewpoint because
3. Opinion: Teachers should provide more time for recess.

Reason: When kids run around, it’s easier for them to concentrate in class.
Support: Some parents might say
however, I don’t agree with this because
Directions: Write your own opinion, reason, and support statements.
4. Opinion:
Reason:

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Learning Formal Writing

Directions: Use your knowledge of grammar and punctuation to edit this
newspaper article! Mark your corrections in brightly-colored pen or marker.
local girl wins science fair

by marshall mallett
On sunday evening, at the washington convention center in washington dc

local 4th-grade student Sylvia Smith was awarded the first-place prize at the
national science fair? through her award-winning project, Smith discovered a
cure for the common cold.
Smith is a student in Mr. Romero's class at sandy hill elementary in bakersfield

she began working on her project last winter. I got sick three times in a row that
year and kept having to miss school said Sylvia. I did a little research and found
that the cold is the most common reason students stay home from school i
wanted to know how it could be prevented."
Smiths teacher contacted local researchers about her project, called how
to cure a cold. I thought she was really on to something said Mr. Romero.
Doctors and scientists in bakersfield encouraged him to sign her up for the
national science fair, which awards winners scholarship money and a
meeting with the president as a grand prize.
Judges were impressed by her work. In all my years, ive never seen a project
that accomplished something this important said jane mitchell a judge on the
panel. with a cure for the common cold now found scientists may be able to
find cures for other common seasonal ailments like the flu.

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Date:
Division Riddle
What do you receive when you ask a lemon for help?
Find the answer to this riddle by solving each each division problem below!
Use the remainders for each problem to solve the riddle.
Hint: You will not use all the letters to solve the riddle.
Example: E I
146 r1
3 439 5 523 7 842
-3
13
-12
19
-18
1
O M N
4 685 6 796 9 817
L D P
8 894 8 2,765 3 4,488
A What do you receive

when you ask a lemon for help?
9 3,680
6 3 4 1 7 8 2 5

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Beachy Word Problems

Solve the word problems. Be sure to show your work.
1. Peter and Prunella were collecting seashells on the beach. They found 193 sand dollars,
284 mussel shells, and 367 oyster shells. When they got home, they discovered that 54 sand
dollars, 106 mussel shells, and 139 oyster shells were broken. How many of the shells were
unbroken?
2. Prunella gathered 5 baskets of shells. Each basket contained 50 shells. She gave 48 shells
to Peter, 19 shells to her mother, and 72 shells to her cousin, Petunia. How many shells did
Prunella have left?
3. Last week, Peter found 241 sand dollars, 106 sea snail shells, and 82 mini conch shells.
This week, he found 165 sand dollars, 319 sea snail shells, and 24 mini conch shells. During
which week did Peter find more shells? How many more?
4. On Saturday morning, Peter and Prunella arrived at the annual beach clean up event at
9:00. They spent 53 minutes picking up trash and 27 minutes raking sand. If the event ends
at 10:30, how many minutes do they have left to make signs that read “keep our beach
clean”?

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50�States�
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1. Daniel and Jody are flying to Massachusetts for a wedding. If their plane leaves California at 7:00 a.m. PST
and lands in Massachusetts at 3:30pm EST, what time will it be in California when they arrive?
2. Carrie took a 24-hour train ride from Colorado to Illinois. If she arrived in Illinois at 2:45pm CST on Wednesday,
when she did she leave Colorado?
3. If a live New Year's Eve TV special begins broadcasting at 10:00 pm EST in New York, what time should viewers
in Nevada tune in?
4. Chance wants to wish his cousin a happy birthday at 9:00am CST. Chance lives in Oklahoma and his cousin lives in Ohio.
What time will it be at his cousin's house when Chance calls to say happy birthday?
5. What time is it in Iowa when the sun goes down in New York at 5:20pm EST?
6. Abel and his family are going on a road trip from Rhode Island to Alabama. The drive will take 18 hours.
If they leave Rhode Island at 5:00am EST on Friday, what time will they get to Alabama?

Week 1
Fall
Review Packet
ANSWER
KEYS
5 th
Grade
Use these answer keys
to check your work!
Education.com
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Directions: Read the passage below. Then, answer the questions that follow.
Marian Anderson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1897. When

she was 6 years old, her aunt thought her voice was very good and
encouraged Marian to join the church choir. That was the beginning of her
music education.
In 1925, Marian won a singing award from a major orchestra, the New York Philharmonic.
She performed in concerts around the United States.
Because Marian was African American, some people did not want her to perform. Marian went to
Europe, where the people did not stop her from performing. She became very famous in Europe.
In the 1930s, Marian returned to the United States. She sang around the country, but still some people
did not want her to perform. In 1939, the Daughters of the American Revolution would not allow her to
sing at an auditorium they owned. This made many people angry, including President Franklin
Roosevelt and his wife, Eleanor Roosevelt. They helped arrange for her to sing at the Lincoln Memorial
in Washington, D.C. The concert was a huge success.
Over time, many people that would not let her sing changed their minds and asked her to perform. In
1943, the Daughters of the American Revolution invited her to sing. In 1955, she was the first African
American to sing at the Metropolitan Opera. Marian sang at the inaugurations of President Dwight
Eisenhower and President John Kennedy. In 1963, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Marian died in 1993. She is remembered for her wonderful voice and her work for civil rights.
1. What is the author’s purpose in writing this text?

The author’s purpose in writing this text was to share information about Marian Anderson’s life and
_____________________________________________________________________________________
legacy in the music that she left behind.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
2. How did President Franklin Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt impact Marian Anderson’s life?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
President and Mrs. Roosevelt invited Marian Anderson to sing at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., when others did not want her to
_____________________________________________________________________________________
perform. They helped her showcase her talent, and later, many people changed their minds and asked her to perform.
3. How did Marian Anderson’s experience in the United States change after she sang at the Lincoln
Memorial in Washington, D.C.?
Marian Anderson’s experience in the United States changed after she sang at the Lincoln Memorial in
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Washington, D.C. She became more well known and she was invited to perform in more places.
_____________________________________________________________________________________

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4. List three significant achievements or moments in Marian Anderson’s life. Cite the paragraph where
you found the evidence in the text. Student answers will vary, but may include:
She won a singing award from a major orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, in 1925.
a. _____________________________________________________________________________
(Paragraph 2.)
_____________________________________________________________________________
Marian Anderson became very famous in Europe. (Paragraph 3.)

b. _____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
She sang at the inaugurations of two presidents, President Eisenhower and President Kennedy.
c. _____________________________________________________________________________
(Paragraph 5)
_____________________________________________________________________________
5. What is Marian Anderson’s legacy?
Marian Anderson leaves behind a legacy of her wonderful voice and her work for civil rights.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Student answers will vary, but may include:

6. Complete the graphic organizer below with the main idea and details about Marian Anderson’s life.
Main Idea:
Marian Anderson was a famous and successful singer during a time of racial segregation.
Detail: Detail: Detail:
She performed in concerts She went to Europe to She became widely popular
around the U.S., but many continue her singing career in the U.S., and won the
people didn't want her to because of the racial Presidential Medal of
perform. segregation in the U.S. Freedom.

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Answers Building Sentences

A co m plete t ho ught ( o r se nte n c e) c o n t ai n s a s u bj ec t an d a pred ic a t e .
That m eans yo u c a n id e nt if y a “ w h o / w h at ” an d a “ w h at abo u t i t . ”
The softball team won the game

Su b ject (w h o/what) Predic ate (wha t about it)
Sometimes , s en t en c e s c o n t a i n c o mp o u n d su b j e c t s o r p re d ic a t e s. T hat
means there a re t wo s ubjec t s o r p re d ic a t e s, like in t h e ex a m p le b el ow .
The pack of dogs and the garbage men chasing them ran
around the corner and went into the parking lot.
D irec tions: Circl e th e su b j e ct a n d un d e r l i n e t h e p re d i c a t e i n e a c h ex a mpl e below.
1. Ju lio and I wen t dow n t o t h e sc h o o l ya rd .

2. She got a t i c ke t t o r i de t h e ro lle rc o a st e r a n d t h e n b o u g h t a slu shy.
3. My new s hoes a n d s o c ks g ot d ir t y .
4 . My gum popped out o f my m o u t h a n d fe ll o n t h e flo o r.
5. M y s is ter we n t t o t h e m ov i es a n d t h e n j o in e d h e r f r ie n d s.
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Answer Key Place Value to the Thousands
Part 1: Numerals in Standard Form
Write each number in standard form. The first problem has been completed for you.
1. 3,000 + 200 + 30 + 5 2. 800 + 20 + 5

3,235 825
3. 5 hundreds 2 tens 1 one 4. three thousand, four
521 3,004
5. 7 tens 7 ones 6. 2,000 + 50 + 6
77 2,056
7. two thousand, twenty-eight 8. 8 thousand, 1 hundred
2,028 8,100
Part 2: Finding the Value of a Digit

Write the value of the underlined digit. The first problem has been completed for you.
1. 9,640 2. 754
9 thousands 4 ones
3. 675 4. 2,875
7 tens 2 thousands
5. 8,100 6. 39
0 tens 3 tens
One More Thing:

Which digit has the greatest value in the number 1,567? Explain your answer in one to two sentences.
Hint: Use the phrase place value in your explanation.
Answer: 1
Explanation: Student responses will vary. Example: The 1 is in the thousands
place and this place value is ten times greater than the hundreds place.

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Compare Multi-Digit Numbers

Part I. Comparing Numerals
2,135 ____ 2,235

Step 1: Line up the numbers vertically.
compare
thousands 2,135
Step 2: Compare each digit, starting with the
largest place value. 2,235
Answer: 2,135 < 2,235
Directions: Use the greater than and less than symbols ( > and < ) to compare each set of numbers.
1. > 1,203
1,230 _____ 8. < 660
567 _____
2. < 4,678
4,675 _____ 9. > 650
660 _____
3. > 5,405
5,505 _____ 10. < 842
832 _____
4. > 445
450 _____ 11. < 798
788 _____
5. < 641
631 _____ 12. > 4,520
4,530 _____
6. > 3,003
3,013 _____ 13. < 123
113 _____
7. > 3,235
3,335 _____ 14. < 4,119
4,109 _____
Part II. Taking a Closer Look
Directions: Refer to the number 141, 540 to answer the following questions.
hundred thousands or hundred thousands place

1. What is the name of the largest place value in this number? ____________________________________
2. What is the value of the digit in the thousands place? _________________________________

one thousand or 1,000
4
3. Which digit is in the tens place? __________________________

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Rain Forest Food Web Answer Key

All animals get their energy from food. Can you color in the rain forest scene, and then add
arrowheads to the black lines to show the direction energy flows in the rain forest?
Chameleons are small lizards
that can move each eye
There are many different independently of the other.
kinds of snakes in the rain They mainly eat insects.
forest. Small snakes will Chameleons can change their
eat small lizards, birds, color based on their mood.
and insects. Very large snakes
will eat larger mammals.
Larger lizards will eat lots of
different things depending on
the species. This iguana, for
example, mainly eats plants,
fruits, and some insects.
There are a lot of types of

butterflies in the rain forest.
They mostly get their food
from flowers, by drinking the
nectar. This also pollinates
the flower.
Many plants in the rain forest
have flowers. Often the flowers
will attract a specific animal
Leopards are the top predator to pollinate the flower. This
in the rain forest. Their spots enables the plant to reproduce.
help them to blend into the
background so they can hunt
without being seen. Leopards
are endangered.
Tapirs look like a pig with a

long snout like an elephant’s,
but actually their closest
living relatives are horses and
rhinos! They are browsers
that eat plants.
In the rain forest, plants are

the primary source of energy.
They get their energy from
the sunlight, and this energy
is passed along as organisms
eat the plants.

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Reading Between the Lines

An inference is a conclusion you come to based on reasoning and evidence within a text.
Read each paragraph below and answer the inference question that follows.
POSSIBLE ANSWERS
Harold grunted as he walked into the house. He Where was Harold before he got home? How do
carried four paper bags in his arms, each one filled you know?
to the brim. Suddenly, he tripped and one of the
bags fell, spilling oranges, a loaf of bread, and two Harold was at the grocery store, because he had
sticks of butter onto the floor. “At least I didn’t drop bags filled with food that you would typically find
the eggs!” he exclaimed. at a store.
Each day, before Renee goes to work, she puts on Where does Renee work? How do you know?
her brown uniform and sturdy work boots. She has
to get to work early because a lot of creatures, big Renee works at the zoo, because she has to feed
and small, are counting on her for their breakfast. animals and keep their homes clean. She also sees
Later in the day, she will make sure their habitats people looking into their cages.
are clean. Sometimes she gets dirty at work, but
she enjoys seeing all the people who come to visit,
peeking through fences and windows as she works.
Patrick arrived home from school with a grin. He What is Patrick celebrating? How do you know?
burst through the front door and ran into the living
room where he saw boxes wrapped in shiny paper Patrick is celebrating his eleventh birthday,
and balloons tied to a chair. On the counter sat a because there is a cake with eleven candles and
chocolate cake with eleven candles. He reached for his mom said she has to sing to him before he can
a taste of the frosting, but his mother scolded, “We eat it.
have to sing to you before eating the cake!”
Lucy sighed happily as she curled into a ball and Who is Lucy? How do you know?
licked her fur. After a long afternoon of laying in the
sun, she was happy to be snuggled up on her soft Lucy is a cat, because she was licking her fur and
bed. She purred contentedly as she closed her eyes, purring.
ready for a nap. Suddenly, she heard a buzzing
noise. Her eyes snapped open and her ears
twitched. She spotted a fly landing nearby. Lucy
watched it carefully for a moment and then,
POUNCE! She caught it!

Answer Key
Combining Sentences
Coordinating Conjunctions
Name: ____________________________________ Date: _______________________________
Coordinating conjunctions join two independent clauses to make a compound
coordinating conjunction.
Example: Jacob loves to ski. His brother likes snowboarding.
Jacob loves to ski, but his brother likes snowboarding.
F TIP
A
N Think of the words “FAN BOYS” to help you remember
B
O
the coordinating conjunctions
Y
S For And Nor But Or Yet So
for
1. He was not allowed to exercise, ______________ he needed to let his leg rest after his
surgery.
and I also like sweet potato fries.
2. I like eating french fries, ______
but
3. Brody loved to play rugby, ____________ he was nervous he was going to get injured.
so
4. Mark was really tired, ___________ he took a nap.
yet
5. She had a lot of toys to play with, ___________ she still felt bored.
1. Keith performed poorly on his science test. He forgot to study.
Keith performed poorly on his science test, for he forgot to study.
__________________________________________________________________________
2. Marco is quiet. He still has many close friends.
Marco is quiet, yet he still has many close friends.
__________________________________________________________________________
3. We waited for the bus. It didn’t show up.
We waited for the bus, but it didn’t show up.
__________________________________________________________________________
4. It was a beautiful day. We went for a walk.
It was a beautiful day, so we went for a walk.
__________________________________________________________________________
Name:
Round ‘em Up Date:
or round ‘em down! Answer Key
Rounding makes a number simpler, but keeps its value close to what it was. Rounding numbers gives
an approximate amount that is easier to think about. We can use this symbol ≈ which means “is about.”
The underlined digit shows the place value to which the number will be rounded.
Look at the digit that is one place to the right of the underlined digit.
If that digit is 5 or greater, round up.
Examples:
8,219 ≈ 8,000 14,632 ≈ 15,000
8,219 is about 8,000 14,632 is about 15,000
Directions: Use the number lines to round the underlined place value.
1. 430 ≈ 400
400 450 500
2. 2,700 ≈ 3,000
2,000 2,500 3,000
Directions: Round to the underlined place value in each of the problems below.
3. 1,930 ≈ 2,000 8. 2,504 ≈ 2,500 13. 24,652 ≈ 25,000
4. 3,418 ≈ 3,000 9. 812,934 ≈ 800,000 14. 73,986 ≈ 70,000
5. 7,735 ≈ 8,000 10. 124,873 ≈ 125,000 15. 1,454,232 ≈ 1,000,000
6. 9,636 ≈ 10,000 11. 23,093 ≈ 20,000 16. 7,018,129 ≈ 7,020,000
7. 8,452 ≈ 8,500 12. 487,325 ≈ 490,000 17. 5,343,567 ≈ 5,300,000
Word 18. Latrice went to a basketball game. There were 7,235 tickets sold.
Problem: Rounding to the nearest thousand, about how many tickets were sold?
7,000 tickets

Answer Key
Riddle Me Multidigit Addition & Subtraction
Math!
Directions:
Solve each math problem. Then find the answer and write
the letter in the correct place to solve the riddle.
Why don't lobsters share? T H E Y A R E

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
S H E L L F I S H .
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1 1
5 28 734 437 532
1. +2 89 2. –5 5 2 3. +6 2 9 4. –1 4 3
8 17 182 1066 389
443 874 263 793

5. +5 7 2 6. –3 6 2 7. +5 2 8 8. –5 2 8
1015 512 791 265
754 663 536 653

9. +1 4 6 10. –4 2 2 11. +5 7 4 12. –2 9 1
900 241 1110 362
698 920 763 630

13. +3 2 7 14. –5 3 7 15. +2 8 8 16. –2 8 4
1025 383 1051 346
T. 817 R. 512 L. 362 Y. 389 H. 900 E. 791

I. 383 E. 241 H. 182 H. 346 F. 1025
S. 265 A. 1015 S. 1051 L. 1110 E. 1066

Answer Key
WORD SEARCH
F G B F B F B T R A
I H I U M A I Z E D
G B S L L V T N T Y
U V K L E H S A R O
N O O M G N I N A W
O A W O E R A K U A
B C T O N S B D Q C
A E Y N D V Q S T D
L A G I B B O U S F
Z Q K P S N A Y A M
C R E S C E N T L E
TIP: LAST QUARTER MAIZE

←↑→↓ LEGEND FULL MOON
MAYANS CRESCENT
WANING MOON GIBBOUS
Name Date
ANSWER SHEET Simple Fiction Summary

When we summarize a story, we want to include the main character (somebody), what the character wanted
(wanted), the problem or conflict in the story (but), how the character solved the problem (so), and the final event or
end (then). By following this structure, we ensure that only the key parts of the story are included in the summary.
*Summary Phrase Bank*

In summary To sum up To summarize
In conclusion To conclude
Directions: Use the Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then framework to write a summary of the following story. Then,
choose a phrase from the bank above to complete the paragraph frame summary.
Lola was excited to be in fifth grade this year because it meant she was old enough to go to outdoor science camp.
Ever since she heard about the three-night school field trip to a local campground that was an important tradition for
Washington Elementary School, she could not wait to go. “Mom, I have the permission slip for you to sign for outdoor
science camp! Yippee, I’m finally in fifth grade and I get to go to science camp!” Lola exclaimed when she got home
from school. Lola’s favorite subject was science and she couldn’t wait to be out in nature conducting real experiments.
Her mom hugged her as she read the letter. Suddenly, her mom’s face changed from pure joy to a sad, concerned
expression. “Oh sweetie, it says we have to pay $150 for the field trip. I’m so sorry but we can’t afford that right now.
You know things are tight now,” her mom said to her. Lola was crushed. She ran to her room, crying. As she lay in bed,
she thought to herself, “I am going to find a way to get the money I need to go to outdoor camp! There has to be a
way!” Lola couldn’t feel mad at her mom because it wasn’t her fault that she lost her job a few months before and had
been trying hard to get a new one—with no luck. Lola grabbed a notebook and wrote down some ideas for ways to
raise the money. By dinnertime, she had a list of five ideas which included selling her clothes, asking her grandpa for
money, and hosting a car wash and bake sale event. She showed the list to her mom, hopeful that she would approve
one of her ideas. Her mom agreed that she could do a car wash and bake sale to raise the funds needed for the field
trip. The following weekend, Lola and her mom worked tirelessly to wash cars and sell baked goods in front of their
house. It worked! They raised a total of $168. The mother-and-daughter team was thrilled! On Monday, Lola proudly
turned in her permission slip and money to her teacher.
Summary Paragraph Frame
To summarize
, Lola, a fifth grade student,
(summary phrase from bank) (somebody)
wanted to go to outdoor science camp with her school

.
(wanted)
but didn’t have enough money to pay for it .
(but)
So, she thought of ways to raise money and organized a car wash and bake sale with her mom
.
(so)
In the end, she raised more than enough money to pay for the field trip .
(then)

Answer Key
Name:_____________________________ Date:____________________
Subtle Changes
Read each pair of sentences. Find and circle the two similar words. How have the words changed?
Underline the differences. How has the meaning changed? On each line below, describe how the words
are used differently.
Example:
When our teacher assigned us to groups she told us that we could talk with one another about our project.
Everyone was so talkative and it was difficult to hear above the noise!
Explanation: The word talkative is an adjective that describes the students but the word, talk, is a verb
and shows what the students are doing.
Answer Key (Explanations will vary)
1. On Saturday, mom decided to wash our clothes. Unfortunately, I had gotten permanent paint on my
clothes and the paint was not washable.
Explanation: “Wash” is used to show mom’s action, but “washable” describes the paint.
2. When we drove to our grandparents’ house, it was pouring down rain and we could not see clearly through
the windshield. By the time we got to her house, it was clear and there was not even a cloud in the sky!
Explanation: “Clearly” describes how they could see through the windshield, but
the word “clear” describes the sky.
3. Alissa forgot to close the fence and her dog ran through the neighborhood. Usually, she isn’t a very
forgetful person!
Explanation: The word “forgot” shows an action, but the word “forgetful” describes
an ongoing trait.
4. In art class, Michael created a sculpture using clay and paper. His art teacher admired his creation!
Explanation: The word “creation” is a noun, but the word “created” is a verb and shows an action.
5. Dad will use the ladder to climb on the roof to inspect the house. That ladder sure is useful!
Explanation: “Use” shows an action, but “useful” is used to describe the ladder.

Na me Da te
answers
THREE WAYS TO MULTIPLY
Here are three strategies you can use to multiply multi-digit factors.
For each strategy, look at the example problem on the left.
Then, try it on the right!
23 x 14 45 x 13
=1 =10 =100 45 x 13
23 x 14
BASE
TEN
ARRAY
200 + 110 + 12 = 322 400 + 170 + 15 = 585
23 x 14 = 322 45 x 13 = 585
23 x 14 45 x 13
(20 + 3) x (10 + 4) (40 + 5) x (10 + 3)
AREA
20 + 3 40 + 5
MODEL 200 400
10 10 x 20 10 x 3
30
10 10 x 40 10 x 5
120
200 30 400 50
+ 80 + 50
4 x 20 4x3 +12
____ 3 x 40 3x5 +15
____
4 80 12 322
3 120 15 585
23 x 14 = 322 45 x 13 = 585
23 45
PARTIAL x 14
____ x 13
____
PRODUCTS 12 (4 x 3) 15 (3 x 5)
80 (4 x 20) 120 (3 x 40)
30 (10 x 3) 50 (10 x 5)
+ 200
____
(10 x 20) + 400
____
(10 x 40)
322 585

Name Date
Answer Key
Area Model Multiplication
35 x 12 = _____
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Write each number in Multiply to find each of Add the partial
expanded form. the partial products. products.
30 5 30 5 30 5
1
300
10 10 300 50 10 300 50 50
60
+ 10
2 2 60 10 2 60 10
420
420
35 x 12 = _____
Directions: Use the area model method to solve each problem. Record the products on the answer
lines.
4,875
1) 65 x 75 = _____ 225
2) 15 x 15 = _____
60 5 10 5
70 4200 350 10 100 50
5 300 25 5 50 25
756
3) 18 x 42 = _____ 6,142
4) 74 x 83 = _____
8 70 4
10
40 400 320 80 5600 320
2 20 16 3 210 12

Name Date
Answer Key
2,375
5) 95 x 25 = _____ 1,152
6) 36 x 32 = _____
90 5 30 6
20 1800 100 30 900 180
5 450 25 2 60 12
624
7) 52 x 12 = _____ 6,035
8) 85 x 71 = _____
50 2 80 5
10 500 20 70 5600 350
2 100 4 1 80 5
1,488
9) 62 x 24 = _____ 2,886
10) 78 x 37 = _____
60 2 70 8
20 1200 40 30 2100 240
4 240 8 7 490 56

Name
Answer Key Date
The Mississippi River

Great Blue Heron
T HE MISSISSIPPI RIVER is probably the most famous river in

America. The Mississippi River runs from Minnesota and
ends in the Gulf of Mexico, and was the main transportation
route of the United States for many years. The Mississippi
and the Missouri Rivers join to form the longest river system in the U.S.
and the fourth longest in the world. Its name comes from misiziibi, an
Ojibwe word that means “Big River.”
“The Mighty Mississippi” starts small — in a little lake in Minnesota
called Lake Itasca. It moves on to meander past several major American
cities — Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Louis, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans
— bringing them water and hydroelectric power for their homes and
businesses. Several other major rivers feed into it, like the Missouri and
the Ohio Rivers. Though most people estimate it to be around 2,300
miles long, no one can agree on how long the Mississippi actually is!
The area around the Mississippi is one of the country’s best
agricultural regions, with farmers depending on the water and the
minerals it brings to nourish their crops. The Mississippi is also home
to several species of fish and waterfowl that thrive on it.
FACT FILE
Name: The Mississippi River Length: Estimate is around 2,300 miles
Source (where it starts): Lake Itasca, Minnesota
Mouth (where it ends): The Gulf of Mexico
Cities Along It: Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Louis, Baton Rouge, New Orleans
Tributaries (rivers or streams that feed into it): Missouri River, Ohio River
Importance to Communities Near It: Source of water and hydroelectric power for homes
and businesses, provides water and minerals for crops in agricultural regions

Name Date

ANSWER SHEET
Have you ever seen a giraffe at the zoo? Giraffes are the tallest animals in the world. The average
height of a giraffe is 16–18 feet tall. It has a very long neck and legs. Giraffes eat the leaves from tall trees. Other
animals cannot reach that high. Male giraffes are even taller than female giraffes.
Main Idea
Giraffes are very tall animals.
The average height of It has a very long Male giraffes are even
a giraffe is 16–18 feet neck and legs. taller than female
tall. giraffes.
Hurricanes are large storms. They begin over the ocean. They gather heat and energy from the water.
Hurricanes move slowly to land as they grow stronger. Hurricanes are dangerous because of their size. They
are also dangerous because of high winds and big waves. Hurricanes can bring flooding, power outages, and
tornadoes.
Main Idea
Hurricanes are large and

dangerous storms.
Hurricanes begin over They are dangerous They can cause flooding,
the sea and move because of their strong power outages, and
to land slowly. winds that cause tornadoes.
big waves.

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Living things are organisms with certain characteristics. They need water, food, and air to survive. They
grow and change, and they move on their own. Living things reproduce, or make more of themselves. For
example, plants and animals are living things. Plants make their own food and animals eat plants or other
animals for food. Main Idea
Living things have

certain characteristics.
They reproduce, or
They need air, food, and They grow and change,
create more of
water to survive. and they move on
themselves.
their own.
It is important for everyone to get exercise. Exercise helps you feel good, lose weight, and be healthy.
Taking a walk is a form of exercise. Going outside to walk and get fresh air helps us feel better. Playing a sport is
another form of exercise. This is a fun way to be active. Taking classes at a gym is also a way to be healthy and
fit. There are many types of exercise you can do to improve your health.
Main Idea
It's important for people

to get exercise.
Exercise helps you Exercise helps you Exercise helps you

feel good. have fun and be active. stay healthy and fit.

Answer Key
Name:
Metaphors
and Similes
Date:
Meet Tennyson the Turtle.

He enjoys using metaphors and similes when telling tales.
A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares
two things that are not actually alike.
Metaphors compare things by saying
something is something else.
Example: Tennyson’s eyes are pitch black pebbles.
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things by using the words like or as.
Example: Tennyson’s eyes are like pitch black pebbles.
Write the examples you find of each on the lines below the story.
My home, a moss covered rock, is an emerald fortress. It provides shelter from the heavy
springtime showers, when the raindrops are like large iridescent pearls. My rock is neighbors
with a weeping willow tree. Its branches are thick snakes, but to the children who come to swim
from town, the willow is a majestic pirate ship. I peek my head between the daisies to watch the
kids in brightly colored swimsuits plunge into the pool from the tips of the willow’s branches.
The water’s surface is like a shattered mirror. A frenzy of ripples take over the pond, and the lily
pads twirl like dancers who suddenly have the mad desire to switch partners. I fancy the idea of
surfing the pond’s wild waves one day!
Metaphors
Vocabulary
Iridescent: displaying an 1. A moss-covered rock is an emerald fortress.
array of shimmering colors. 2. Branches are thick snakes.
Magestic: splendid or 3. The willow is a ma jestic pirate ship.
impressive in appearance.
Similes
Frenzy: a period of wild activity.
1. The raindrops are like large iridescent pearls.
2. Water’s surface is like a shattered mirror.
3. The lily pads twirl like dancers.

Name Date
Answer Key
Multiply Two- and Example: 324
x 17
Three-Digit Factors 2268
+ 3240
Multiply. Regroup if needed. 5,508
118 97 32 13
× 24 × 45 × 61 × 50
2,832 4,365 1,952 650
519 678 403 981

× 23 × 12 × 39 × 42
11,937 8,136 15,717 41,202
704 592 863 199

× 32 × 244 × 305 × 671
22,528 144,448 263,215 133,529

Name Date
Answer Key
Multi-Step Equations
Use your multiplication, addition, and subtraction skills
and solve the problems below.
7 x 4 + 2 = 30 3 x 7 + 8 = 29 6 x 4 + 2 = 26
5x3+7= 22 9 x 4 + 9 = 45 7 x 2 + 13 = 27
4x2+8= 16 8x8+9= 73 9 x 2 + 7 = 25
8x6+3= 51 6 x 6 + 4 = 40 12 x 3 + 5 = 41
6x5-8= 22 5x4-2= 18 7 x 4 - 2 = 26
4x3-8= 4 8x4-6= 26 6 x 9 - 8 = 46
9 x 5 - 12 = 33 2 x 5 - 10 = 0 5 x 8 - 9 = 31
9x9-9= 72 3 x 8 - 12 = 12 10 x 3 - 17 = 13

Name Date
Answer Key
The Histor y of the Guitar

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The guitar is an ancient instrument that can be traced
back over 4,000 years! There ar
theories about its ancestry. Ancient Greeks played
a similar instrument called a kithara, which had
The earliest stringed instruments known to

archaeologists are bowl harps and tanburs, which
were made with small gourds or hollow tortoise
shells. Their necks were made with sticks, and the
strings were made from silk or, more commonly,
from animal guts.
A slightly more modern version of the gourd instrument,

called an oud, was brought to Spain from North Africa by the
Moors. Over time, the Europeans added frets to the gourd-like
instrument and changed its name to “lute”.
Most of these early instruments had four strings.

In medieval manuscripts and old churches, there is
17th century, the Italian guitar battente was

made with six strings. Soon guitars all over
Europe were seen with this new design.
Later on, guitar makers took this design a
step further, creating a 12-string guitar!
Today’s classical guitar is modeled after

an instrument made by Antonio Torres - in the
mid-1800s. He made the guitar’s body bigger and
changed its shape. This new design revolutionized
and improved the sound and volume of the guitar.
Soon, guitars were being made with steel strings.
In the late 1920s, Orville Gibson was able to improve
the design a bit further by adding “pickups,” which
then led to the creation of the electric guitar.

Name Date
The History of the Guitar Word Search Answer Key

O E L M E L F U N H A Q M G T
T Y M T T W G I R K M L F N G
S P U H N T T M R N I G E G J
N L E T E F A S U F I M T U S
I K U A T D T N K P U T Q I T
A D P D T U M H B R H B R T X
P Q K N A D I R T U W A B A K
S B L W B G V S O Y R W X R M
O O E K R R N K H N O S B I G
M R Z E A I F D P X N D C D A
H Y E B T S T R I N G 4 A R E
Q K Z A I I F C E R A O L Y Y
S R V W U H O U K K D G P Q R
J J G E G Y X E F X A F E A V
H K B U L X W V G B Z U K V N
GIBSON
Comprehension:
GREEKS 1. Describe the earliest version of
GUITAR the guitar. What was it made of?
GUITAR BATTENTE They were made from
INSTRUMENT gourds or tortoise shells.
LUTE
SPAIN Their strings were made
STRING4
of silk or animal guts.
TANBURS
2. Do you think the guitar will keep

on evolving? Describe what you
think a future guitar might look like.
Student answers will vary.

Name:
Answer Key Date:
Part I Investigating the Text

2. Describe how the boy feels about his job?
1. Which personality trait best describes
Write a complete sentence.
the boy?
Example response: The boy thinks
________________________________________
a. humble
b. thoughtful his job is boring. He grows lonely
c. mischievous
d. honest
working by himself.
3. The villagers urged the boy to stop “crying wolf.” 4. Based on how this story ends, make a prediction
Based on the boy’s response, does he listen to about whether the boy will change this behavior.
people’s advice? Circle Yes or No.
Example response: The boy will
a. Yes
pay attention to the villagers’ advice
b. No
in the future.
Part II Reader’s Response

Which personality trait(s) led to the boy’s problem?
Make sure to check each box to double check that you have followed all of the directions.
X Clearly state the boy’s problem. X Write at least three complete sentences.
in the future.
X Use at least two examples from the text to X Stuck? Look up synonyms for these traits:
support your answer. mischievous, bored, and restless.
Example response: The boy was lonely and bored working as a shepherd. He was
isolated on the hill above his village. The story explains that, “To liven up his day,
the boy thought it would be fun to scare the villagers and scream, ‘Wolf, wolf!’”
The villagers felt like they had been “tricked” by the boy. This shows that the main
character is a mischievous boy who was unkind to his villagers.

Answer Key Name:
I Beg to Differ! Date:
Writing Effective Counterclaims

One way to persuade an audience is to go beyond just stating one’s opinion.
When writers address opposing views with a reasonable rebuttal, they provide
support to their reasons.
statement opposing COUNTERCLAIM REBUTTAL reason why the counterclaim

claim; opposing view is not as strong as the claim
Part 1: Let’s Review

Directions: As you read this persuasive paragraph, pay close attention to the opinion
statement (bold), the reasons (underlined), and the support for these reasons (italicized).
Students should wear a uniform to school. First of all,
students would feel less peer pressure to dress in a certain Take a closer look!
style if everyone dressed in the same clothing. Some people The italicized sentences
may say that this is more expensive for parents because support the author’s
claims, or reasons.
they have to buy certain clothes for school. However, I Each support sentence
believe this would save money because children only have highlights the opposing
to wear one set of clothes for the school year. In addition viewpoint and persuades
the reader to see the
to this, students would save time getting ready for school.
weakness of this
Others might say that kids can save the same amount of counterclaim.
time by setting their clothes out the night before school,
but I would argue that most kids do not remember to do
this. Lastly, if students wear a uniform during field trips, it
is easier for teachers to keep track of their students. While
it might be true that teachers could ask their students to
wear a school T-shirt during this type of outing, I believe
this is one more thing that a student has to remember.
Do you think children should wear a uniform to school?

Include a reason and support for your reason in your response.
Student answers will vary.

Sample Answers * Name:
Part 2: It’s Your Turn! Date:

Directions: Read each opinion statement and reason.
Then, complete the counterclaim statements by filling in the blanks. * Student
answers
1. Opinion: Students should be allowed to chew gum in school. will vary.
Reason: Chewing gum helps some people concentrate.
Support: Teachers might argue that a student might be distracted

when chewing gum.
but I disagree with this because many kids actually focus better when
they chew gum.
2. Opinion: Kids should not get paid for good grades.

Reason: Kids should want to get good grades without getting paid for them.
Support: Kids might disagree and claim that being paid for good grades
helps motivate them to work hard.
but I don’t agree with this viewpoint because learning something well is
its own reward.
3. Opinion: Teachers should provide more time for recess.

Reason: When kids run around, it’s easier for them to concentrate in class.
Support: Some parents might say that there isn’t enough time during the
school day for recess.
However, I don’t agree with this because when students have had time to run
around, they are more focused during class.
Directions: Write your own opinion, reason, and support statements.
4. Opinion: Student answers will vary.
Reason:

Name Date
Learning Formal Writing

Directions: Use your knowledge of grammar and punctuation to edit this
newspaper article! Mark your corrections in brightly-colored pen or marker.
Local Girl Wins Science Fair

by Marshall Mallett
On Sunday evening, at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.,

local 4th-grade student Sylvia Smith was awarded the first-place prize at the
National Science Fair. Through her award-winning project, Smith discovered a
cure for the common cold.
Smith is a student in Mr. Romero's class at Sandy Hill Elementary in Bakersfield.

She began working on her project last winter. “I got sick three times in a row that
year and kept having to miss school,” said Sylvia. “I did a little research and found
that the cold is the most common reason students stay home from school. I
wanted to know how it could be prevented."
Smith’s teacher contacted local researchers about her project, called How
to Cure a Cold. “I thought she was really on to something,” said Mr. Romero.
Doctors and scientists in Bakersfield encouraged him to sign her up for the
National Science Fair, which awards winners scholarship money and a
meeting with the president as a grand prize.
Judges were impressed by her work. “In all my years, I’ve never seen a project
that accomplished something this important,” said Jane Mitchell, a judge on the
panel. With a cure for the common cold now found, scientists may be able to
find cures for other common seasonal ailments like the flu.

Name:
Answer Key
Date:
Division Riddle
What do you receive when you ask a lemon for help?
Find the answer to this riddle by solving each each division problem below!
Use the remainders for each problem to solve the riddle.
Hint: You will not use all the letters to solve the riddle.
Example: E I
146 r1 104 r3 120 r2
3 439 5 523 7 842
-3
13
-12
19
-18
1
O M N
171 r1 132 r4 90 r7
4 685 6 796 9 817
L D P
111 r6 345 r5 1 , 4 9 6 r0*
8 894 8 2,765 3 4,488
* no remainder
A What do you receive

408 r8 when you ask a lemon for help?
9 3,680
L E M O N A I D
6 3 4 1 7 8 2 5

Name Date
Beachy Word Problems

Solve the word problems. Be sure to show your work.
ANSWERS
1. Peter and Prunella were collecting seashells on the beach. They found 193 sand dollars,
284 mussel shells, and 367 oyster shells. When they got home, they discovered that 54 sand
dollars, 106 mussel shells, and 139 oyster shells were broken. How many of the shells were
unbroken?
545 shells were unbroken
2. Prunella gathered 5 baskets of shells. Each basket contained 50 shells. She gave 48 shells
to Peter, 19 shells to her mother, and 72 shells to her cousin, Petunia. How many shells did
Prunella have left?
111 shells left
3. Last week, Peter found 241 sand dollars, 106 sea snail shells, and 82 mini conch shells.
This week, he found 165 sand dollars, 319 sea snail shells, and 24 mini conch shells. During
which week did Peter find more shells? How many more?
He found 79 more shells this week
4. On Saturday morning, Peter and Prunella arrived at the annual beach clean up event at
9:00. They spent 53 minutes picking up trash and 27 minutes raking sand. If the event ends
at 10:30, how many minutes do they have left to make signs that read “keep our beach
clean”?
10 minutes

Name Date
Answers
50�States�Time�
Zones
PST
Pacific� The�
50�
United�
States span six time zones: Pacific Standard,
12�
am Standard� Mountain Standard, Central Standard, Eastern Standard, Alaskan, and
Time Hawaiian-Aleutian. Look at the map of the 50 states to see where each time
MST
Mountain� zone begins and ends. Notice the clocks, showing a comparison of the time
1�
am Standard�
CST in each zone. Then use the map to answer the questions on the next page!
Central�
Washington Time
2�
am Standard�
Time
EST New�
Eastern� Hampshire
Oregon Montana 3�
am
North� Standard�
Minnesota Time
Dakota Vermont Maine
Idaho
South� Wisconsin Massachusetts
Wyoming Dakota New�
York
Michigan
Nevada Rhode�Island
Iowa Connecticut
Utah Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Ohio New�
Jersey
California Illinois
Colorado Indiana Delaware
Kansas West Maryland
Missouri Virginia Virginia
Kentucky
Arizona North�
�
New�
Mexico Oklahoma Tennessee Carolina
Arkansas South�
Carolina
Mississippi
Georgia Time�
Across�
Zones
Alaska Alabama
Texas
Louisiana HST 12�
pm
pm
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AKST Florida
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pm
11�
pm Standard Hawaii
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9�
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Time
EST 6�
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Name Date
50�States�
Time�Zones Answers
Use�
the�
time�
zone�
map�
on�
the�
previous� to answer the questions below.
page�
1. Daniel and Jody are flying to Massachusetts for a wedding. If their plane leaves California at 7:00 am PST
and lands in Massachusetts at 3:30 pm EST, what time will it be in California when they
arrive?
12:30 pm PST
2. Carrie took a 24-hour train ride from Colorado to Illinois. If she arrived in Illinois at 2:45 pm CST on Wednesday,
when she did she leave Colorado?
1:45 pm MST on Tuesday
3. If a live New Year's Eve TV special begins broadcasting at 10:00 pm EST in New York, what time should viewers
in Nevada tune in?
7:00 pm PST
4. Chance wants to wish his cousin a happy birthday at 9:00 am CST. Chance lives in Oklahoma and his cousin lives in .
Ohio. What time will it be at his cousin's house when Chance calls to say happy birthday?
10:00 am EST
5. What time is it in Iowa when the sun goes down in New York at 5:20 pm EST?
4:20 pm CST
6. Abel and his family are going on a road trip from Rhode Island to Alabama. The drive will take 18 hours.
If they leave Rhode Island at 5:00 am EST on Friday, what time will they get to Alabama?
10:00 pm CST on Friday


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Materials You Will Need:

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Directions & Tips:

There is a schedule for each day. You

Make sure to plan your time so that you

Read the directions carefully before

Check off each of the activities when

Reading Women in Reading Simple What’s It All The Boy

Writing Persuasive Developing Persuasive Writing for a I Beg to

Grammar Building Coordinating Subtle Metaphors Learning

Math Place Value Round ‘em Three Ways Multiply 2- Division

Rain Forest Sky Stories: The The History 50 States

Write weak and strong reasons to support your

Identify subjects and predicates in sentences, and

Write numbers in standard form and identify the

Complete the arrows showing the direction energy

Women in History: Marian Anderson

Marian Anderson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1897. When

1. What is the author’s purpose in writing this text?

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Women in History: Marian Anderson

5. What is Marian Anderson’s legacy?

Detail: Detail: Detail:

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Shorter School Day

Nobody Should Litter

Everyone Should Recycle

Directions: Free-write about why this topic is important to you.

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Part 2 Test Your Reasons

Weak Reasons Strong Reasons

. I think I am old enough. . I might have homework or other tasks that

. I have proven that I am responsible in other

Topic and Opinion:

Weak Reasons Strong Reasons

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The softball team won the game

1. Ju lio and I wen t dow n t o t h e sc h o o l ya rd .

Now, create co m p le t e se nt e nc es t h at h ave…

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Place Value to the Thousands

1. 3,000 + 200 + 30 + 5 2. 800 + 20 + 5

5. 7 tens 7 ones 6. 2,000 + 50 + 6

7. two thousand, twenty-eight 8. 8 thousand, 1 hundred

Part 2: Finding the Value of a Digit

One More Thing:

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Compare Multi-Digit Numbers

2,135 ____ 2,235

1. 1,230 _____ 1,203 8. 567 _____ 660

2. 4,675 _____ 4,678 9. 660 _____ 650

3. 5,505 _____ 5,405 10. 832 _____ 842

4. 450 _____ 445 11. 788 _____ 798

5. 631 _____ 641 12. 4,530 _____ 4,520

6. 3,013 _____ 3,003 13. 113 _____ 123

7. 3,335 _____ 3,235 14. 4,109 _____ 4,119

Part II. Taking a Closer Look

2. What is the value of the digit in the thousands place? _________________________________

3. Which digit is in the tens place? __________________________

1. 1,230 _ 1,203 8. 567 _ 660

2. 4,675 _ 4,678 9. 660 _ 650

3. 5,505 _ 5,405 10. 832 _ 842

4. 450 _ 445 11. 788 _ 798

5. 631 _ 641 12. 4,530 _ 4,520

6. 3,013 _ 3,003 13. 113 _ 123

7. 3,335 _ 3,235 14. 4,109 _ 4,119

Summary Phrase Bank

9) 62 x 24 = _ 10) 78 x 37 = _