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Contractions Jellies
Phonics: Contractions

Put the words together to write contractions. Then read

each contraction.

1. you + are =

2. is + not =

3. we + will =

4. it + is =

5. do + not =

6. I + am =

Use the contractions you wrote above

to complete the sentences below.

7. The sun going to

shine today.

8. I think going to rain all day.

9. have to stay inside.

10. I hope planning to

come over to my house.

11. I know what we can play.

12. sure we can think of

something to do.

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Past Time Verbs with -ed Jellies

Grammar: Verbs in the Present,
Past, and Future

Some verbs name actions that are

happening now. Other verbs name actions
that happened before now, or in the past. Add
-ed to most verbs to show that the
action happened in the past. Thinking Question
When does or did
the action happen?
Yesterday the jellyfish (float, floated)
in the water.

Read each sentence. Choose the verb that tells about

the past. Then rewrite the sentence.

1. Fish (pass, passed) by the jellyfish.

2. Sea turtles (splashed, splash) near the fish.

3. Whales (leap, leaped) over the sea turtles.

4. The sharks (watched, watch) the animals move.

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Contractions Jellies
Phonics: Contractions

Use the two words below the line

to make a contraction. Write the
contraction on the line. Then read
each completed sentence.

1. I know how to skate.

do not
2. more fun to ride my bike.
It is
3. I find my knee pads.
did not
4. try to find my helmet.
I will
5. Then have fun on our bikes.
we will

Draw a circle around the contraction in each sentence.

Then write the two words for each contraction.

6. I’m going to the store.

7. If you’re ready, you can go, too.

8. The store isn’t too far away.

9. We’ll need to buy milk and meat.

10. I don’t think I can carry it on my bike!

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Fact and Opinion Jellies

Introduce Comprehension:
Fact and Opinion

Coral reefs are found in some oceans. These reefs are

made by tiny animals. When these tiny animals die, they leave
behind piles of empty shells. More tiny animals grow on top of
these shells. This happens over and over again. The coral reef
gets bigger and bigger.
You can dive near a coral reef! Everything you see will
be beautiful. You might even see green sea turtles. They are
a little bit scary, though. They are about three feet long and
weigh about 300 pounds.
You may also see colorful angelfish. They aren’t afraid as
they swim around. They can hide inside cracks in the coral if
they need to be safe.

Read the article above. Then complete a T-Map that lists

three facts and three opinions from the article.

Fact Opinion

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Contractions Jellies
Spelling: Contractions

Sort the Spelling Words by the word used to make each Spelling Words
contraction. The first one is done for you.
Basic
with not with is with have Words
1. I’m
don’t
2. don’t
3. isn’t
4. can’t
5. we’ll
6. it’s
7. I’ve
8. didn’t
9. you’re
10. that’s
11. wasn’t
with am with will with are 12. you’ve
Review
Words
13. us
14. them

Then add three contractions that you know to any of the lists.

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Verbs in Future Time Jellies

Grammar: Verbs in the Present,
Past, and Future

Some verbs name actions that are going to

happen. Add will before a verb to show that
the action is going to happen in the future.
Thinking Question
When does or did
The sea turtles want food. Present the action happen?
The sea turtles will want food. Future

Decide how to make each underlined verb show that

the action happens in the future. Then rewrite the sentence.

1. The sea turtles rush past the whale.

2. The waves wash over the beach.

3. The jellyfish drift out to sea.

4. Sea birds swoop down.

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Focus Trait: Word Choice Jellies

Writing: Write to Inform

Using Exact Words

Using synonyms is one way to rewrite sentences in
your own words.

When it stings, a jellyfish does When it stings, a jellyfish is not

not know if it is hurting a friend aware if it is hurting a buddy or a
or an enemy. rival.

Read each sentence. Replace each underlined word with a

synonym.

1. The ocean is a huge

place.

2. There are many strange

creatures in the ocean.

3. Getting stung by a
jellyfish can be painful.

4. Jellyfish are beautiful.

5. Special plants
survive underwater in
the ocean.

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Cumulative Review Jellies

Phonics: Cumulative Review

Read each sentence. Choose the word from the box

that completes each sentence and write the word on
the line. Then read each completed sentence.
Word Bank

fishing shining flashed then

wished chasing think path

1. The sun was .

2. Dale and Jack wanted to go .

3. The boys walked along a .

4. Jack they would get to

the lake soon.

5. Just , a rabbit ran by.

6. The bunny its white tail.

7. Dale didn’t rabbits

could run that fast.

8. Was someone it?

Now write on the line a word you know that begins with each
letter pair.

9. ch 10. sh

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Facts and Opinions Jellies

Deepen Comprehension:
Identify Facts and Opinions

Read the selection below.

I went to the library to learn more about dolphins. I read

books and looked on the Internet, too. I learned a lot.
Some people think that dolphins are always happy.
That’s because it looks like they’re smiling all the time. But
dolphins aren’t always happy. The shape of their mouths just
looks like a smile.
Dolphins are playful. Scientists say that dolphins play
all day long. Some dolphins love to play with balls and hoops.
They love their trainers, too. I think it would be fun to play
with dolphins!

Complete a T-Map like the one here to list facts and

opinions. Then answer the questions below.

1. What sentence in this selection told a fact?

2. What sentence in this selection told an opinion?

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Contractions Jellies
Spelling: Contractions

Write the Spelling Word that has the same meaning. Spelling Words

1. you are 5. we will Basic

Words
2. cannot 6. you have 1. I’m
2. don’t
3. I am 7. it is 3. isn’t
4. can’t
4. is not 8. I have
5. we’ll
6. it’s
7. I’ve
8. didn’t
9. you’re
10. that’s
Read each sentence. Think about the underlined word or 11. wasn’t
12. you’ve
words. Then write the Spelling Word that makes the sentence
say the opposite. Review
Words
9. I did make my bed. 13. us
14. them
10. That is not my book.

11. Sara was late to school.

12. You are not my friends.

13. I am not asking Miguel.

14. I do have time to spend with you.

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Present, Past, Jellies

Grammar: Verbs in the Present,
Past, and Future

and Future Time

Rewrite each sentence. Change the verb so it tells that
the action happened at the time shown.

1. The sea animals want food. (action in past)

2. The crabs searched for small fish. (action in present)

3. The jellyfish look under a big rock. (action in past)

4. Waves wash away the sand castle. (action in future)

5. Max and Beth play in the water. (action in future)

6. They peek inside a shell. (action in future)

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Suffixes -er, -est Jellies

Vocabulary Strategies:
Suffixes -er, -est

Circle the comparing word that completes each

sentence.

1. A mouse is smaller smallest than a cat.

2. I am going to exercise so I get

stronger strongest.
3. That is the bigger biggest spider I have
ever seen!
4. Being sick made me feel weaker weakest
than I did before.
5. Juan wants to be the smarter smartest
student in the class.
6. That side of the pool is shallower shallowest
than this side.
7. Chocolate is the sweeter sweetest kind of
ice cream.

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Proofread for Spelling Jellies

Spelling: Contractions

Rewrite each sentence. Use two contractions in

Spelling Words
each sentence.
Basic
1. I am sure he did not see me. Words
1. I’m
2. don’t
2. That is where you are going. 3. isn’t
4. can’t
5. we’ll
6. it’s
3. It is our class picnic, so we will go early. 7. I’ve
8. didn’t
9. you’re
10. that’s
Proofread the note. Cross out the six misspelled
11. wasn’t
contractions. Spell each word correctly in the margin. 12. you’ve
Dear Pam,
I kan’t go tomorrow because I’ave got too much
homework. I know yo’uve been counting on me.
Maybe I can come over later in the evening. Then wi’ll
have time to talk. I hope its’ OK. I’am
going to start my math problems right now.
Sincerely,
Carmen

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Singular and Plural Nouns Jellies

Grammar: Spiral Review

Draw a line under the noun in each sentence.

If the noun names one, write S for singular. If the noun
names more than one, write P for plural.

1. The sharks swim fast.

2. Four girls watch.

3. One boy points.

4. A girl looks again.

5. The animals are gone now.

Read each sentence. Then rewrite each underlined

noun in the correct plural form.

6. Look at the crab.

7. Do not touch the claw.

8. Tell the adult to come quickly.

9. The boy can use help.

10. The crabs crawled in the bag.

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Sentence Fluency Jellies

Grammar: Connect to Writing

Verbs Telling About Different Times Verbs Telling the Same Time
Last week Jill and Jake walked on Last week Jill and Jake walked on
the beach. They play in the water. the beach. They played in the water.

Read this story. It tells about something that happened

in the past. Five verbs do not tell about the past. Fix these
five verbs. Then write the story correctly on the lines below.
Jill and Jake skipped along the shore. Jake saw
two large shells. Jake point to them. Jill rush over to
see them. Jill and Jake look closely. Jill pick up one
shell. Jill and Jake wash the shells and took them home.

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