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Comprehension:
Don’t get rid of yourJourneys book yet!
Your teacher has chosen some selections from the book.
Find each reading selection in your English book, then follow the instructions.
Selection1:
Ecology for Kids
By Federico Arana Journeys book pgs. 378-388
Follow the steps below when reading “Ecology for Kids”.
1. Before you read survey the chapter—look at any pictures or titles to start getting an idea of what the story is about.
2. Look at the comprehension and vocabulary questions (below) and the Vocabulary in Context in your book before you start the story so you know what answers to look for while you read.
3. Begin to read the story—look for answers to the comprehension and vocabulary questions.
4. Recite after you have read each page—after you finish reading page say out loud a short summary of the page you read. (You can also write this in your notebook if you choose.)
5. Finish the story and review—after you finish reading the story review the characters and the events that happened and answer the questions below.
Grade 4 English Summer Work Name: ____________________
International School of Arts and Sciences
ISAS 2013 – 2014
A. Comprehension:
Answer each of the following questions in full sentences.
1. What clues in the text around the word organisms let you know
what the word means? ____________________________________________________________________
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2. Based on the heading and the first few paragraphs, why do you think the author wrote this article? ___________________________________________________________________
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3. What details help to explain what an ecosystem is? ___________________________________________________________________
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4. What does it mean to have something directly affect you? ___________________________________________________________________
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5. Do you think the people who cut down large parts of the forest intended to cause problems? Explain ___________________________________________________________________
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6. Why is it important to know that the sea covers four-fifths of the Earth’s surface? ___________________________________________________________________
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7. Why is the ozone layer important for living things on the Earth? ___________________________________________________________________
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B. Vocabulary:
1. Read the words in the box below, and try to find their meaning by looking at the Vocabulary in Context and how they are used in the selection. Then write the definition of each word on the lines below. organisms – directly – traces – variety – species – radiation
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2. How might a happy movie affect you?
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3. Draw a picture of the bear’s habitat.
4. Use the word banned in a meaningful sentence. _______________________________________________________
5. What would you do first if you found yourself alone in a vast desert? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
C. Grammar:
1. Find one exclamatory sentence and one question in the story and write them on the lines below. ______________________________________________________________________
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2. Write five imperative sentences of your own on the lines below.
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3. Rewrite these sentences adding the correct punctuation mark. Then
tell whether each sentence is imperative or exclamatory.
a. Wait for me after school ___________________________________________________________________
b. Wow you are a good player
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c. Hey, that player can really jump ___________________________________________________________________
d. Put your uniforms on ___________________________________________________________________
D. Activities and Links
Learn more about how you can be an environmentalist and help care for our planet! http://www.ecology.com/ecology-kids/planet-earth/ - http://www.ecology.com/ecology-kids/planet-earth/ a. http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/clubhouse/index_pre.html b. http://www.quia.com/rr/45767.html?AP_rand=130796019 6 c.http://www.superteachertools.com/jeopardy/usergames/Oct201040/
game1286225708.php
Selection 2:
Moon Runner By Carolyn Marsden book pgs. 454-464
Follow the steps below when reading “Moon Runner”. 1. Before you read survey the chapter—look at any pictures or titles to
start getting an idea of what the story is about.
2. Look at the comprehension and vocabulary questions (below) and the Vocabulary in Context in your book before you start the story so you know what answers to look for while you read.
3. Begin to read the story—look for answers to the comprehension
and vocabulary questions.
4. Recite after you have read each page—after you finish reading a page say out loud a short summary of the page you read. (You can also write this in your notebook if you choose.)
5. Finish the story and review—after you finish reading the story review the characters and the events that happened and answer the questions below.
A. Comprehension:
Answer each of the following questions in full sentences.
1. Who are the main characters in the story? Describe each of
them with as many details as you can. _____________________________________________________________
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2. Describe the setting of the story with as many adjectives as
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3. On pg 457, Mina talks about changes in the Fellow Friends group. What effect does Mina identify as a result of these changes?
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4. Why does the author say that Mina’s legs “felt as though they needed braces”?
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5. Why does Mina wish she could celebrate the Chinese Moon
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6. How might Ruth feel if she knew that Mina had let her win the race?
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7. Why do you think Ruth wants to do the Fellow Friends Handshake?
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B. Vocabulary:
1. Read the words in the box below, and try to find their meaning by looking at the Vocabulary in Context and how they are used in the selection. Then write the definition of each word on the lines below.
lapped - vanished - haze - deliberately - crisp
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2. Draw a picture of a gigantic car next to a miniature car.
3. Write a meaningful sentence using the word especially. ________________________________________________________________
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4. Describe a fun, outdoor activity that will always lure you out
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5. If a friend feels jealous, how can he or she best handle the
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C. Grammar:
1. Find 10 pronouns in the story and write them on the lines below. Then tell who or what they refer to.
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2. Find five adjectives in the story and write them on the lines
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3. Rewrite each sentence by replacing each underlined noun
with the correct pronoun. a. The girl put the food on the table.
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b. Steve’s backpack is on the floor in Steve’s room. ______________________________________________________
c. The school’s name has changed. ______________________________________________________
d. Amanda went to the store with Gary, and Amanda and Gary bought two new books. ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________
e. After the puppy ran after the ball, the puppy drank some water. ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________
D. Activities and Links
Make an Award: Make a “good friend” award for one of your friends. Include his or her name and three or four words that describe his or her good qualities.
a. http://www.softschools.com/language_arts/grammar/pron
oun/balloon_game/
b.http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/game/en27pron-game- personal-pronouns-treasure-hunt
c. http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/pronoun_clubhou
se/index_pre.html
Selection 3:
Antarctic Journal By Jennifer Owings Dewey Journeys Book pgs. 328-338
Follow the steps below when reading “Antarctic Journal.”
1. Before you read survey the chapter—look at any pictures or titles to start getting an idea of what the story is about.
2. Look at the comprehension and vocabulary questions (below) and the Vocabulary in Context in your book before you start the story so you know what answers to look for while you read.
4. Begin to read the story—look for answers to comprehension and vocabulary questions.
5. Recite after you have read each page—after you finish reading a page say out loud a short summary of the page you read. (You can also write this in your notebook if you choose.)
6. Finish the story and review—after you finish reading the story review the characters and the events that happened and answer the questions below.
A. Comprehension: Answer each of the following questions in full sentences. 1. Describe the main characters and the setting of the story.
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2. Who is telling us the story? (this person is the narrator) ________________________________________________________________________
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3. How long is the author p lanning on s tay ing on L i tch f i e ld I s land? How do you know? ________________________________________________________________________
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4. What might happen if someone walked carelessly over moss-covered
ground in Antarctica? ________________________________________________________________________
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5. How are the penguins and the author alike?
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6. Why do you think they added garlic and butter to the krill?
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B. Vocabulary: 1. Read the words in the box below, and try to find their meaning. Then
write the definition of each word on the lines below. alert - standards - vision - huddle - weariness
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2. Write a meaningful sentence using the word display. ________________________________________________________________________
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3. If you were stranded on an island, what three items would you want to have with you? ______________________________________________________________________
4. Why is it a bad idea to pour water into a fractured glass? ________________________________________________________________________
5. What are two things you have concluded about how to be a good
friend? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Name an animal that is graceful, and describe how it moves. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
C. Grammar: 1. Circle the main verb in red and the helping verb in blue for each
sentence.
a. This dog food is made for larger dogs.
b. One bad of food can feed two adult Dalmatians.
c. I have developed a special formula for the food.
d. It could satisfy the hungriest dogs!
e. This customer would like a sample.
f. I am buying two bags of this dog food.
D. Activities and Links
Which is Worse? Compare Extremes. The bitterly cold continent of Antarctica is one of the most extreme environments on Earth. Write a paragraph in which you compare and contrast Antarctica in winter with the desert in the U.A.E in summer. In which environment to you think survival would be most difficult? Why? Take a picture that shows what the desert in the U.A.E is like during the summer, and add it to illustrate your paragraph.
a.http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/verb_power/index_pre.html b.http://www.quia.com/rr/121293.html c.http://www.quia.com/ba/63175.html
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Selection 4:
The World According to Humphrey By Betty G. Birney
Journeys book pgs. 534-546
Follow the steps below when reading “Antarctic Journal.” 1. Before you read survey the chapter—look at any pictures or
titles to start getting an idea of what the story is about.
2. Look at the comprehension and vocabulary questions (below) and the Vocabulary in Context in your book before you start the story so you know what answers to look for while you read.
3. Begin to read the story—look for answers to comprehension and vocabulary questions.
4. Recite after you have read each page—after you finish reading a
page say out loud a short summary of the page you read. (You can also write this in your notebook if you choose.)
5. Finish the story and review—after you finish reading the story
review the characters and the events that happened and answer the questions below.
A. Comprehension
Answer each of the following questions in full sentences.
1. Why does A.J. believe that Garth is no longer his friend? _____________________________________________________________
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2. What does Humphrey discover about A.J.’s behavior in school from watching his family at home? _____________________________________________________________
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3. What does the Thomas family like to do? _____________________________________________________________
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4. How does the Thomas family respond to life without a TV? _____________________________________________________________
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5. How does Humphrey play a part in ending the conflict between A.J. and Garth? _____________________________________________________________
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6. What do you think Mr. and Mrs. Thomas will do about the unplugged TV? _____________________________________________________________
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7. How do you think the Thomas family will be different after Humphrey leaves? _____________________________________________________________
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B. Grammar 1. Rewrite each underlined verb in past tense.
a. Writing stories about dinosaurs is Jane‘s favorite pastime.
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b. She begins with a description of the dinosaur. ___________________________________________________________
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c. Jane thinks of its habitat.
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d. Then she writes about events form her imagination. ___________________________________________________________
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e. When she makes a mistake, she throws the page away.
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f. The stories are always great! ___________________________________________________________
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g. Jane knows so much about these animals. ___________________________________________________________
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C. Vocabulary 1. Write a sentence to answer each question. Use the past-
tense form of the verb you see in the question.
a. When did you go to bed last night? ___________________________________________________________
b. What kind of shoes did you wear yesterday? ___________________________________________________________
c. When did you begin your reading yesterday?
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d. What did you see on your way to the mall? ___________________________________________________________
e. What did you think of the last book that you read? ___________________________________________________________
2. Read the words in the box below, and try to find their
meaning. Then write the definition of each word on the lines below.
alert- standards- weariness-vision- huddle
3. If you could introduce yourself to anyone in the world, who would it be? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Name one movie you would suggest your classmates see. _____________________________________________________________
5. Describe something that makes a racket. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Would you enjoy having a pet that was nocturnal? Why or why not? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. Why is it a good idea to do your homework promptly when you get home from school? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
D. Activities and Links
TV Time-Out: Make a Calculation With a friend, calculate
how many hours you spend watching TV and playing video
games in one week. Start by estimating how many hours you
spend on these activities in one day. Once you have figured
out the total, brainstorm some other ways you could spend
that time. a. http://firstschoolyears.com/literacy/sentence/grammar/v
erbs/interactive/irregular.htm b. http://www.manythings.org/wbg/verbs_past1-mw.html
http://www.quia.com/cb/8111.html
c. http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/game/en32tens-game- tenses-treasure-hunt
Selection 5:
The Ever-Living Tree By Linda Vieira
Journeys book pgs. 584-598
Follow the steps below when reading “Antarctic Journal.” 1. Before you read survey the chapter—look at any pictures or
titles to start getting an idea of what the story is about.
2. Look at the comprehension and vocabulary questions (below) and the Vocabulary in Context in your book before you start the story so you know what answers to look for while you read.
3. Begin to read the story—look for answers to comprehension and vocabulary questions.
4. Recite after you have read each page—after you finish reading a
page say out loud a short summary of the page you read. (You can also write this in your notebook if you choose.)
5. Finish the story and review—after you finish reading the story
review the characters and the events that happened and answer the questions below.
A. Comprehension Answer each of the following questions in full sentences. 1. Find five text and/or graphic features in the story. Tell where
they are located and explain what the purpose of each feature is. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________
2. What are some things that happen to the tree as the years go by? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________
3. Why isn’t the tree destroyed by the fire? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________
4. What happens to the cones after they fall to the ground? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________
5. How were Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus alike? How were they different? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________
civilized - resources - evaporate - dense moisture - customs
B. Vocabulary
1. Read the words in the box below, and try to find their meaning. Then write the definition of each word on the lines below.
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2. Would you rather swim in deep or shallow water? Why? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Which other continent would you most like to visit? Why? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Do you think it’s good to be independent? Why or why not? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Write a meaningful sentence using the word opportunities. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
C. Grammar 1. Combine the simple sentences into one compound sentence
by using the appropriate conjunction.
a. The girl goes to the park. The girl rides her bike. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
b. My mom needed help around the house. I did the dishes for her. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
c. I went to sleep early. I was very tired. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
d. My friends decided to play outside. It was raining outside. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
e. The boy wanted to build a sandcastle. The boy did not want to get all sandy. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
f. The dress did not look nice. The shoes did not look nice. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
g. He felt very exhausted at school today. He didn’t get enough sleep. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
D. Activities and Links Watch this video about redwood trees: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6tc5EEJbsg
Then, use what you have learned from the reading and video to make a poster. Pretend you work at the Redwood National Forest and want to get people to come visit the park and see the trees. Make a poster that includes five interesting facts about redwood trees and a colorful drawing or image of what the park and trees look like.
1.http://www.funenglishgames.com/grammargames/conjunction.html 2.http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/grammar/conjunction/quiz350.html 3.http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/sensort/index_pre.html
Selection 6:
Owen and Mzee By Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, and Dr. Paula Kahumbu Journeys book pgs. 612-622 \
Follow the steps below when reading “Antarctic Journal.” 1. Before you read survey the chapter—look at any pictures or
titles to start getting an idea of what the story is about.
2. Look at the comprehension and vocabulary questions (below) and the Vocabulary in Context in your book before you start the story so you know what answers to look for while you read.
3. Begin to read the story—look for answers to comprehension and vocabulary questions.
4. Recite after you have read each page—after you finish reading a
page say out loud a short summary of the page you read. (You can also write this in your notebook if you choose.)
5. Finish the story and review—after you finish reading the story
review the characters and the events that happened and answer the questions below.
A. Comprehension
Answer each of the following questions in full sentences. 1. What do you think is the main idea of the last paragraph on
pg. 614? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Do you think Dr. Paula’s decision to bring Stephen Tuei to Malindi was a good idea? What evidence from the text supports your answer? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Why do you think Sabine and the other workers wanted to prepare Owen’s new home before he arrive at the sanctuary? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. What facts support the idea that Mzee wasn’t very friendly? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. What are some reasons that caused Owen to run to Mzee when he arrived at Haller Park? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Describe some ways that Owen and Mzee’s friendship is similar to a friendship or bond you have with someone. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
B. Vocabulary
Read the words in the box below, and try to find their meaning. Then write the definition of each word on the lines below.
suffered - intruder - affection - chief companion - exhausted
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Why is it important for an animal at the zoo to be kept in an enclosure? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Who are two people you would describe as inseparable? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Who is someone with whom you share a bond? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
