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SPECTRUM Language ArtsKINDERGARTEN
Focused Practice for Language Arts Mastery • Parts of speech
• Grammar and usage
• Capitalization and punctuation
• Writer’s guide
• Answer key
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Language Arts
Kindergarten
Published by Spectrum®
an imprint of Carson-Dellosa Publishing LLCGreensboro, NC
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An imprint of Carson-Dellosa Publishing LLCP.O. Box 35665Greensboro, NC 27425 USA
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Table of Contents
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Spectrum Language Arts Kindergarten Table of Contents
Kindergarten
Chapter 1 Alphabet Review
ABC Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Lesson 1.1 ABC Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Lesson 1.2 Capital and Lowercase Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Lesson 1.3 Letter Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Review: Alphabet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chapter 2 Grammar
Parts of SpeechLesson 2.1 Common Nouns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Lesson 2.2 Proper Nouns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Review: Common and Proper Nouns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Lesson 2.3 Verbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Lesson 2.4 Prepositions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Lesson 2.5 Pronouns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Review: Verbs, Prepositions, and Pronouns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
SentencesLesson 2.6 Sentences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Lesson 2.7 Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Lesson 2.8 Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Review: Sentences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Chapter 3 Mechanics
CapitalizationLesson 3.1 Capitalizing the First Word in a Sentence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Lesson 3.2 Capitalizing the Pronoun I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Lesson 3.3 Capitalizing Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Review: Capitalization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
PunctuationLesson 3.4 Periods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Lesson 3.5 Question Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Review: Periods and Question Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Letter SoundsLesson 3.6 Beginning Consonant Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Lesson 3.7 Ending Consonant Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Review: Consonant Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Lesson 3.8 Short Vowel Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Review: Vowel Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
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Spectrum Language Arts Kindergarten Table of Contents
Chapter 4 Usage
Lesson 4.1 Plurals with s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Lesson 4.2 Prefixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Lesson 4.3 Suffixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Lesson 4.4 Rhyming Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Review: Plurals, Prefixes, Suffixes, and Rhyming Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Lesson 4.5 Order Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Lesson 4.6 Sequencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Review: Order Words and Sequencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Lesson 4.7 Antonyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Lesson 4.8 Category Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Review: Antonyms and Category Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Chapter 5 Writer’s Guide
Lesson 5.1 Telling What You Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Lesson 5.2 Using Telling Words to Describe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Lesson 5.3 Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Lesson 5.4 Revising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Lesson 5.5 Writing a Friendly Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Answer Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Aa Bb Cc Dd
Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp QqRr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1Kindergarten Alphabet Review
ABC ChartChapter 1 Alphabet Review
Aa Bb Cc Dd
Ii Jj Kk Ll Mm Nn Oo Pp QqRr Ss Tt Uu Vv Ww Xx Yy Zz
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ABC Order
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lesson 1Kindergarten Alphabet Review
Lesson 1.1
Follow the letters in ABC order.
ab
de
fg
h
i
j
k
l
mn
o
p
qr
s
t
u
v
wx
y
z
c
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ABC Order
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lesson 1Kindergarten Alphabet Review
Lesson 1.1
Help the dog fi nd his house. Follow the letters in ABC order.
A
B
C D
E
FFF
I
G
G
HJ
K
L
M
N
O
P
YWX
WX Y
ZZ
J
L
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X
W V
U
TTS R Q
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lesson 2Kindergarten Alphabet Review
Lesson 1.2 Capital and Lowercase Letters
Color in each pair of socks that shows a capital and lowercase pair.
Examples: Vv Hh
Bb
Tt
Ee
Ww
Gg
Li
Mn
Kk
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lesson 2Kindergarten Alphabet Review
Lesson 1.2 Capital and Lowercase Letters
Write the missing capital letter in each pair. Use the letters in the box.
a z d fWrite the missing lowercase letter in each pair. Use the letters in the box.
Q V J P
Z A D F
v p q j
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Draw a line to match each capital and lowercase letter.
U h
O i
N u
R y
H n
Y s
S r
I o
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lesson 2Kindergarten Alphabet Review
Lesson 1.2 Capital and Lowercase Letters
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Circle the capital letters in the picture. Cross out the lowercase letters.
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lesson 2Kindergarten Alphabet Review
Lesson 1.2 Capital and Lowercase Letters
cs
t
l
B
Z
Me F
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lesson 3Kindergarten Alphabet Review
Lesson 1.3 Letter Recognition
Name each picture. Circle the letter it starts with. Write the letter on the line.
a
p
u
d
e
s
g
m
b
c
h
g
f
s
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lesson 3Kindergarten Alphabet Review
Lesson 1.3 Letter Recognition
Draw a line from each word to the letter it starts with.
igloo
nose
kid
hand
lamp
moon
jam
m
k
l
i
j
n
h
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Name each picture. Circle the words in each row that start with the same letter as the picture.
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lesson 3Kindergarten Alphabet Review
Lesson 1.3 Letter Recognition
on bug ox fox
pie pan bee duck
jam gum quilt goat
rake pig ring nest
zoo snake sit egg
tiger hill lamp tree
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Say each picture name. Find the missing letter in the box. Write it on the line.
mbrella ase
ing fo
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Lesson 1.3 Letter Recognition
u v w x y z
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lessons 1–3Kindergarten Alphabet Review
Review
Color the fish with capital letters purple. Color the fish with lowercase letters green.
Q
G
e
d
L
P
yC
E
a
B
Revi
ew
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Name each picture. Circle the letter it starts with. Write the letter on the line.
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lessons 1–3Kindergarten Alphabet Review
Review
c
p
f
g
b
t
h
b
u
t
h
d
w
s
Review
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Chapter 2 GrammarCommon Nouns
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A noun is a naming word. It can name a person.
boy teacher
Circle the noun that names each person.
Lesson 2.1
girl boy
pan man
fox farmer
baby duck
bug doctor
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Common Nouns
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 1Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
Nouns can name things.
car ball
Fill in the missing letters in the nouns that name things. Use the words in the box to help you.
chair desk book apple pen bag
Lesson 2.1
pehair
leba bo apdes
k
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Common Nouns
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 1Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
Nouns can also name places.
park farm
Trace the name of each noun that names a place. Write it on the line. Then, color the picture.
house library beach school
Lesson 2.1
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Common Nouns
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 1Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
Remember, nouns are naming words. They can name a person, place, or thing.
Look at each picture below and the noun that names it.
Circle the nouns that name a person. farmer
Make a line under nouns that name a place. beach
Cross out nouns that name a thing. hat
Lesson 2.1
baby
store
truck
city
boy
womanparkball
bug
X_
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A proper noun can name a certain person. Proper nouns start with capital letters.
Example: Mom Grandma Ann Luis
Trace the names of the people in this family. Circle the capital letter in each name.
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 2Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
Proper NounsLesson 2.2
Grandpa
Mom
Jack Sam Kate
Dad
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Each person below has two names. Circle the name that is a proper noun. Make a line under the name that is a common noun.
Example: Harry clown
Li doctor
brother Ben
man grandpa
Mom woman
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 2Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
Lesson 2.2 Proper Nouns
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A proper noun can also name an animal. Remember, proper nouns start with capital letters.
The horses are missing their names. Choose a name for each horse from the box. Write it on the line. Circle the capital letter.
Star Ace Tom Rosy Buck
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 2Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
Lesson 2.2 Proper Nouns
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Circle the name that is a proper noun. Make a line under the name that is a common noun.
Example: Max snake
dog Buddy
Duke bird
Bubbles fish
cat Daisy
Chip hamster
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 2Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
Lesson 2.2 Proper Nouns
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Revi
ew
Review
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lessons 1–2Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
Look at each picture and word below. If the noun names a person, write P on the line. If it names a thing, write T.
fan girl
baby balloon
brushfirefighter
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Review
Review
Draw a picture of your family. If you have a pet, draw its picture, too. Write the name of each person and pet on the lines. Ask an adult if you need help spelling the names.
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lessons 1–2Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 3Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
VerbsLesson 2.3
A verb is an action word. It tells what happens in a sentence.
Example: jump eat throw
Name the action words below. Write the missing letters on the lines. Use the words in the box to help you.
swim run kick laugh clap
augh kic
cla wim
ru
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Dad and Ana are cooking. Circle the action word in each sentence that tells what they do.
Dad chops.
Ana mixes.
Ana stirs.
Ana washes.
Dad peels.
They bake.
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 3Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
Lesson 2.3 Verbs
augh
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A preposition can show location (where) or time (when). Prepositions link nouns to other words in the sentence.
Example: on the table in the barn before lunch
Trace the prepositions that match each picture.
to
under
above
off Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 4Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
Lesson 2.4 Prepositions
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Choose a preposition to complete each sentence. Write it on the line.
to, on, with
Sam ran
the park.off, into, in
Ling hid the shed.
at, on, up
The cat can jump
the table.at, on, under
Mom will be home
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Lesson 2.4 Prepositions
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A pronoun can take the place of a person’s name. You, he, she, they, and it are pronouns.
Example: Will is six. He is six.
Circle the pronoun in each sentence.
Write it on the line.
He can draw.
She likes to paint.
It is messy and fun.
They make art.
You can color.
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 5Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
PronounsLesson 2.5
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Circle the pronoun to complete each sentence. Use the pictures to help you.
He She paints with red.
He It likes green.
She They spill the paint!
It They is on the table.
He It wipes it.
They She helps, too.
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 5Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
PronounsLesson 2.5
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Review
Look at each word and picture. Circle the words that are verbs, or action words.
Circle the preposition in each sentence.
Sid’s ball is on the roof.
Put the pen in the cup.
Send the book to Dad.
Rex hid under the bed.
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lessons 3–5Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
cuphug eat
clap dig flag
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Review
Pronouns
Verbs
Match each pronoun to the person or thing it names.
it
she
he
they
Write two sentences of your own. Use one pronoun from the pronoun box. Use one verb from the verb box.
He She It
runs skates flies
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lessons 3–5Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
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A sentence is a group of words. It tells a complete thought. A sentence starts with a capital letter. It ends with a period.
Examples: My name is Ling. It is hot. I like dogs.
Look at each sentence. Circle the capital letter. Circle the period.
It is dark.
Look at the stars.
A cat is by the tree.
There are no clouds.
I see the moon.
I hear an owl.
I jump into bed.
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 6Kindergarten Grammar: Sentences
SentencesLesson 2.6
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Name each picture. Then, finish the sentence. Use the words in the box.
Soup eyes baby Dad read swim
My mom likes to
My sister is still a
is a good cook.
We all like to
Mom and I have brown
is our favorite dinner.
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 6Kindergarten Grammar: Sentences
Lesson 2.6 Sentences
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.
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Make a line under each group of words that is a sentence. Remember, a sentence is a complete thought. It starts with a capital letter. It ends with a period.
a big day
Nico is five.
Lin gives him a new book.
Cal brings a toy car.
eats some cake
likes balloons
Abby and Lex play a game.
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 6Kindergarten Grammar: Sentences
SentencesLesson 2.6
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Look at each group of words. If it is a sentence, make a check mark 4 on the line. Circle the capital letter. Circle the period.
Sam likes trees.
is his tree house
Sam reads in it.
He plays, too.
It has a door.
peeks out the windows
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 6Kindergarten Grammar: Sentences
SentencesLesson 2.6
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A statement is a kind of sentence. A statement is a telling sentence. It starts with a capital letter. It ends with a period.
Look at each picture. Trace the statement. Circle the capital letter and the period. Write the statement on the line.
The snow is cold.
I like autumn.
Lesson 2.7 Statements
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 7Kindergarten Grammar: Sentences
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Look at each picture. Circle the capital letter and the period in the statement. Write another telling sentence about the picture. Ask an adult to help you.
The girl is wet.
Sam has hot feet.
StatementsLesson 2.7
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 7Kindergarten Grammar: Sentences
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 8Kindergarten Grammar: Sentences
QuestionsLesson 2.8
A question is a type of sentence. It is an asking sentence. It starts with a capital letter. It ends with a question mark.
Trace the question marks.
Make a question mark at the end of each question.
What is your name
How old are you
Do you have a sister or brother
What color do you like best
Do you have a pet
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Make a line under the question in each pair. Circle the question mark.
I draw cars and trucks. Can you draw?
Do you dance? I love to dance.
Do you like to play ball? I play kickball.
I sing funny songs. What can you sing?
Do you swim? I swim at the pool.
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 8Kindergarten Grammar: Sentences
QuestionsLesson 2.8
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Review
Each sentence is missing something. Use the box next to each sentence to complete it.
. Kat camps with Dad
They sleep in a tent.
? Have you slept in a tent
Dad makes a fire.
. They cook dinner
? What did they make
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lessons 6–8Kindergarten Grammar: Sentences
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Review
Look at each sentence below. If it is a statement, write S on the line. If it is a question, write Q on the line.
We go to the park.
We can swing.
Is there a slide?
Can we feed the ducks?
I have a snack.
Do you like apples?
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lessons 6–8Kindergarten Grammar: Sentences
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A sentence always starts with a capital letter.
Examples:
Meg is five. The dog is black. Toss me the ball.
Circle the capital letter that starts each sentence.
Jen and Ty make a kite.
They need paper.
Ty picks blue and red.
He cuts the paper.
Where is the glue?
Jen ties the string.
Capitalizing the First Word in a SentenceLesson 3.1Chapter 3 Mechanics
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 1Kindergarten Mechanics: Capitalization
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 1Kindergarten Mechanics: Capitalization
Each sentence should start with a capital letter. Write the word in the box on the line. Use a capital letter.
it is a windy day.
a dog runs past.
he tugs on the string.
the kite takes off.
jen calls the dog.
he runs.
what a day to fly a kite!
Lesson 3.1 Capitalizing the First Word in a Sentence
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The word I is always spelled with a capital letter. It can start a sentence. It can be in the middle of a sentence.
Circle the word I each time you see it.
I like to hike.
My dad and I hike a lot.
Dad has our bag.
I help him pack it.
We walk for awhile.
Then, I ask Dad for a snack.
Dad and I love the woods.
Capitalizing the Pronoun ILesson 3.2
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 2Kindergarten Mechanics: Capitalization
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The word I is missing from each sentence.
Write a capital I on each line.
like to look for animals.
Dad and saw a deer once.
see birds a lot.
Dad and want to see a possum.
Will see a fox one day?
hope so!
Capitalizing the Pronoun ILesson 3.2
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 2Kindergarten Mechanics: Capitalization
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 1Kindergarten Mechanics: Capitalization
Names start with a capital letter.
Examples: Tess Will Min
Write your name on the line. Ask an adult if you need help.
None of the names below start with a capital letter.
Write each name on the line. Use a capital letter.
dante erik
tom may
cam jess
rico nora
Capitalizing NamesLesson 3.3
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Lesson 3.3
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 1Kindergarten Mechanics: Capitalization
The names of pets start with a capital letter, too.
Examples: Buddy Lulu Socks
Each pet needs a name. Choose a name from the box.
Write it under the pet. Use a capital letter.
lady sam spot jake gus bella coco
Capitalizing Names
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Look at each sentence. Write the word in the box on the line. Use a capital letter.
dogs can bark.
the owl hoots.
i Lee and hear the cat purr.
birds chirp in the tree.
cows say moo.
i hear bees buzz.
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lessons 1–3Kindergarten Mechanics: Capitalization
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Circle each letter that should be a capital.
Min Jon jane amad
lex Ava ben
lucky rocky Luna
star bo Daisy
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A period comes at the end of a sentence. It shows you where the sentence ends.
Example: My cat’s name is Laney.
Circle the period in each sentence.
The sky is blue.
Roses are red.
The dove is gray.
Worms are brown.
The crow is black.
Grass is green.
Lesson 3.4 Periods
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 4Kindergarten Mechanics: Punctuation
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Add a period to each sentence.
Ben likes blue balloons
Pat’s pig is pink
Rosy has a red wagon
Greg has a green bag
Bess has black hair
Yuri’s jacket is yellow
Lesson 3.4 Periods
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 4Kindergarten Mechanics: Punctuation
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A question mark comes at the end of a question. It shows you where the question ends.
Examples: Did you see the frog? Is that Tim’s bus?
Circle each question mark.
Who wants nuts?
Is the soup hot?
Can we fry the eggs?
Will Jon eat grapes?
Did you make rice?
Did you drop that peach?
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 5Kindergarten Mechanics: Punctuation
Lesson 3.5 Question Marks
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Write a question mark at the end of each question.
Do you like corn
Where is the jam
What is for lunch
Can we have peas
Are we out of milk
What is a kiwi
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 5Kindergarten Mechanics: Punctuation
Lesson 3.5 Question Marks
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Draw a line under the question in each pair. Circle the question mark.
Fox and Pig have a race. Who will win?
Cat is asleep. Will Mouse wake him?
Where is Duck? She is at the pond.
Why is Frog sad? He lost his lily pad.
Cow looks for Sheep. Is she in the barn?
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lessons 4–5Kindergarten Mechanics: Punctuation
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Look at each sentence. If it has a P, write a period at the end. If it has a Q, write a question mark.
P We went to the beach
P The waves are big
Q Did you see the fish
P I have a beach ball
Q Is the sand hot
Q Do you want to swim
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lessons 4–5Kindergarten Mechanics: Punctuation
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 6Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Say each picture name. Circle the letter for the beginning sound.Write the letter on the line.
g b
h t
l b
w m
m d
n j
Beginning Consonant SoundsLesson 3.6
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 6Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Say each picture name. Draw a line between the words that start with the same sound.
car vase
doll pig
van ring
zebra fox
fence zipper
rug cat
pie duck
Beginning Consonant SoundsLesson 3.6
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 6Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Beginning Consonant SoundsLesson 3.6
s g k h y j
oat arn
ey eep
un orse
Say the name of each picture. Fill in the missing letter for each word.Choose from the letters in the box.
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 6Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Beginning Consonant SoundsLesson 3.6
Color the pictures in each row with the same beginning sound. Write the letter for the sound.
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 7Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Ending Consonant SoundsLesson 3.7
Circle the pictures in each row with the same ending sound. Write the letter for the sound.
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 7Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Ending Consonant SoundsLesson 3.7
fox
pin
bird
spoon
bus
box
hill
webcrab
Say the name of each picture. Match the pictures that end with the same sound.
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 7Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Ending Consonant SoundsLesson 3.7
Circle the words in each row that end with /p/, like stamp.
Circle the words in each row that end with /s/, like grass.
Circle the words in each row that end with /m/, like broom.
ship
buzz
pan
tub
dress
drum
cap
bus
gum
bed
ax
sun
shee
ma
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 7Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Ending Consonant SoundsLesson 3.7
Say the name of each picture. Fill in the missing letter for each word.Choose from the letters in the box.
d t n p
shee
ma lam
ne sle
li
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Spectrum Language Arts Review Chapter 3 Lessons 6–7Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Color the pictures in each row with the same beginning sound. Write the letter for the sound.
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Spectrum Language Arts Review Chapter 3 Lessons 6–7Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Say each picture name. Circle the letter for the ending sound. Writethe letter on the line.
s d
n p
h t
l g
x w
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 8Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Short Vowel SoundsLesson 3.8
Short a makes the vowel sound you hear in cap
Say the name of each picture. Circle the pictures that have the shorta sound, like pan
.
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 8Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Short Vowel SoundsLesson 3.8
Short e makes the vowel sound you hear in pen
Say the name of each picture. Fill in the missing letter for each word.
.
wbhnt
bdnstn
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 8Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Short Vowel SoundsLesson 3.8
Short i makes the vowel sound you hear in crib .
Help the fish find its pond. Follow the words that have the short i sound,like wig .
map
zip
hill
pig
bib
pink sit
dog
van
tub
rug
cat
ox
red
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 8Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Short Vowel SoundsLesson 3.8
Short o makes the vowel sound you hear in log
Short u makes the vowel sound you hear in brush
Say each picture name. Circle the vowel sound you hear ineach word.
.
.
van
tub
red
o u
o u
o u
o u
o u
o u
pot
tub
box
bus
drum
dog
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Review
Color the fish with short o words green. Color the fish with short iwords blue.
fox
doll
dog
six
crib
fish
ship
sock
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Spectrum Language Arts Review: Chapter 3 Lesson 8Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Review
Say the name of each picture. Match the pictures that have the same vowel sound.
flag
sled
truck
cat
ring
rope
bib
bed
bus
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 1Kindergarten Mechanics: Usage
Plurals with sLesson 4.1Chapter 4 Usage
Plural means more than one. Make a word plural by adding s.
Example: 1 sock 4 socks
Draw a line to match each word to the correct picture.
cars
boats
truck
plane
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 1Kindergarten Mechanics: Usage
Plurals with sLesson 4.1
Look at each picture and word. If there is more than one of something, add s.
hatdresssockcoatskirtboot
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 2Kindergarten Mechanics: Prefixes
PrefixesLesson 4.2
A prefix is added to the beginning of a root word. It changes the word’s meaning.
The prefix un- means not. Examples: unhappy = not happy
The prefix re- means again. Example: replay = play again
Circle the word that has a prefix in each sentence.
Meg was unable to open the box.
Lee will reset the computer.
Can you untie my bow?
Let me unpack the bags.
Dad will rename the dog.
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 2Kindergarten Mechanics: Prefixes
PrefixesLesson 4.2
Add a prefix to each root word. Write the new word on the line.
re + fill =
un + do =
re + sell =
un + wrap =
re + write =
un + plug =
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 3Kindergarten Mechanics: Prefixes
SuffixesLesson 4.3
A suffix is added to the end of a root word. It changes the word’smeaning.
The suffix -ful means full of. Example: joyful = full of joy
The suffix -ed means that something happened in the past.
Example: Last week, I picked out the gift.
Write the root word and the suffix for each blue word.
Ana’s bike rusted in the rain.
Can I have a of popcorn?
This worm will be when we go fishing.
Mom the flat tire in no time.
I need a cupful of milk.
We walked to the park.
The book ended sadly.
My tooth is painful when I wiggle it.
rust ed+
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 3Kindergarten Mechanics: Prefixes
SuffixesLesson 4.3
Add the suffix -ful or -ed to each bold word below. The meaning of the sentence will help you decide which to add.
That puppy is so .
Can I have a of popcorn?
The play for an hour.
This worm will be when we go fishing.
Mom the flat tire in no time.
fish
hand
uslast
fix
playOmar at the lake.
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 4Kindergarten Usage
Lesson 4.4 Rhyming Words
Words that rhyme sound alike. The middle and ending sound is the same.
Examples: pig wig
Name the first picture. Circle the words in each row that rhyme with it.
box fox
mop
map
hat
bed
bat
red
rock top drum
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 4Kindergarten Usage
Rhyming WordsLesson 4.4
Draw a line between the rhyming picture names.
nail
truck
house
spoon
moon pail
duckmouse
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 4Kindergarten Usage
Lesson 4.4 Rhyming Words
Fill in the missing letters for each pair of rhymes.
pan
frog
pig
flag b
w
d
m
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 4Kindergarten Usage
Rhyming WordsLesson 4.4
Say each picture name. In the box, draw a picture of a rhyming word.
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lessons 1–4Kindergarten Usage
Review
Help the cat find her party hat. Follow the words that rhyme through
the maze.
cat
sat
fat
rat
pat
pig
bat
bus
lid
hill
doll
sock
dog
hat
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lessons 1–2Kindergarten Usage
Rewrite each word below as a plural.
Circle the prefix or suffix in each sentence.
hatpigbug
Ann planted the seeds.
Can you unfold the sheets?
Lita will refill the cups.
Jin is fearful of storms.
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 5Kindergarten Usage
Order WordsLesson 4.5
Some words tell in what order things happen. First, next, and last are
order words.
Trace each word. Then, write it on your own.
first next last
first
next
last
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 5Kindergarten Usage
Order WordsLesson 4.5
Before and after are also order words.
Look at each before picture. Draw a picture of what might
happen after.
before
Before After
after
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 6Kindergarten Usage
SequencingLesson 4.6
Trace each number. Then, write it on your own.
Look at each picture. Which happened first? Which happened last?
Show the order. Write 1, 2, 3, or 4 under each picture.
1 2 3 4
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 6Kindergarten Usage
SequencingLesson 4.6
The pictures below are in order. One is missing. What do you think
happens in that picture? Draw it.
1 2
3 4
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Spectrum Language Arts Review: Chapter 4 Lessons 5–6Kindergarten Usage
Review
Look at the pictures. Show the order. Write first, next, and lastunder them.
The pictures below are in order. One is missing. What do you think
happens in that picture? Draw it.
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Review
The pictures below are in order. One is missing. What do you think
happens in that picture? Draw it.
2
4
1
3
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 7Kindergarten Usage
Lesson 4.7 Antonyms
Antonyms are opposites.
Draw a line to match each picture to its antonym.
up down
full
day
summer
winter
right
empty
nightleft
big small
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 7Kindergarten Usage
AntonymsLesson 4.7
Look at each antonym pair. Fill in the missing letters. Use the words in
the box to help you.
stop open tall in
right
short
o
go op
i out
closed
llt
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 8Kindergarten Usage
Category WordsLesson 4.8
Words that are like each other can be put in a group.
Make a circle around the animal words. Make a line under things you
find in a house.
Foods: apple , bread , soup
lamp
frog
cat
couch
bed
dog
fish
, pizza
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 8Kindergarten Usage
Category wordsLesson 4.8
Draw a line from each word to the group it belongs in.
School Words
desk
crayon
tree
book
bird
grass
Outside Words
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Spectrum Language Arts Review: Chapter 4 Lessons 7–8Kindergarten Usage
Draw a line to match each picture to its antonym.
cold right
empty
up
hot
little
left
big
full
down
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Spectrum Language Arts Review: Chapter 4 Lessons 7–8Kindergarten Usage
Look at each group. Cross out the things that do not belong.
right
up
hot
little
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 5 Lesson 1Kindergarten Writer’s Guide
Lesson 5.1 Telling What You KnowChapter 5 Writer’s Guide
You can write to share what you know.
Examples:
Make a list of three things you know about. You can use the ideas in the box. You can use your own ideas, too.
Cats have fur. They have tails.They sleep a lot. Cats like milk.
soccer
train
dog baby
art frog
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 5 Lesson 2Kindergarten Writer’s Guide
Using Telling Words to DescribeLesson 5.2
Telling words make your writing more fun to read. Telling words letothers know how something looks or feels.
Pick a word from the box that tells more about the picture. Write the word on the line.
Examples: a black dog hot soup a small mouse
pink
soft
big
red
blue
brown
green
long
a
a
a tree
dress
puppy
hair
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 5 Lesson 3Kindergarten Writer’s Guide
ProofreadingLesson 5.3
When you write, check your work. Look for mistakes.
If a period is missing, add it like this: Dan has a dog
If a letter should be a capital, fix it like this: i am hot.
Fix the mistake in each sentence. Use the marks you learned.
we like to sled.
we run up the hill
Mira can go fast
she has a red hat.
Tom’s nose is cold
will we get more snow?
MI
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 5 Lesson 4Kindergarten Writer’s Guide
RevisingLesson 5.4
First, find your mistakes. Then, fix them.
If a period is missing, add it like this: Dan has a dog my ball is green My ball is green.
max is a boy
lulu is his cat
she has white fur
If a letter should be a capital, fix it like this: i am hot. Fix the mistakes in each sentence.
Write them on the line.
.M
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 5 Lesson 5Kindergarten Writer’s Guide
Writing a Friendly LetterLesson 5.5
Writing a letter is a good way to keep in touch.
You can tell a story. You can share some news.
Write the date in the right corner.
Start with Dear and the person’s name. Use capital letters.
You can ask a question.
A closing can be words like Love, Yours Truly, or Your Friend.
Sign your name. Remember to start it with a capital letter.
Share some good news.
January 18, 2011
Dear Grandpa,
I miss you. Come visit soon!
Love,
Carlos
It is very cold here. I like the snow. We got two feetlast week! Mom and I cut out snowflakes. We hung them up.
How are you? Is it hot in Tampa?
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 5 Lesson 5Kindergarten Writer’s Guide
Writing a Friendly LetterLesson 5.5
Write your own letter. Ask an adult to help you.
Dear ,
Yours Truly,
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lesson 2Kindergarten Alphabet Review
Lesson 1.2 Capital and Lowercase Letters
Color in each pair of socks that shows a capital and lowercase pair.
Examples: Vv Hh
Bb
Tt
Ee
Ww
Gg
Li
Mn
Kk
Bb
Tt
Ee
Ww
Gg
Kk
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lesson 1Kindergarten Alphabet Review
Lesson 1.1
Help the dog fi nd his house. Follow the letters in ABC order.
A
B
C D
E
FFF
I
G
G
HJ
K
L
M
N
O
P
YWX
WX Y
ZZ
J
L
NQPR
UV
X
W V
U
TTS R Q
D
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lesson 2Kindergarten Alphabet Review
Lesson 1.2 Capital and Lowercase Letters
Write the missing capital letter in each pair. Use the letters in the box.
a z d f Write the missing lowercase letter in each pair. Use the letters in the box.
Q V J P
A ZFD
qj p
v
Z A D F
v p q j
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lesson 1Kindergarten Alphabet Review
Lesson 1.1
Follow the letters in ABC order.
ab
de
fg
h
i
j
k
l
mn
o
p
qr
s
t
u
v
wx
y
z
c
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Draw a line to match each capital and lowercase letter.
U h
O i
N u
R y
H n
Y s
S r
I o
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lesson 3Kindergarten Alphabet Review
Lesson 1.3 Letter Recognition
Name each picture. Circle the letter it starts with. Write the letter on the line.
a
p
u
d
e
s
g
m
b
c
h
g
f
s
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lesson 2Kindergarten Alphabet Review
Lesson 1.2 Capital and Lowercase Letters
cs
t
l
B
Z
Me F
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lesson 3Kindergarten Alphabet Review
Lesson 1.3 Letter Recognition
Draw a line from each word to the letter it starts with.
igloo
nose
kid
hand
lamp
moon
jam
m
k
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Name each picture. Circle the letter it starts with. Write the letter on the line.
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lessons 1–3Kindergarten Alphabet Review
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lessons 1–3Kindergarten Alphabet Review
Review
Color the fi sh with capital letters purple. Color the fi sh with lowercase letters green.
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Say each picture name. Find the missing letter in the box. Write it on the line.
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Lesson 1.3 Letter Recognition
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Name each picture. Circle the words in each row that start with the same letter as the picture.
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lesson 3Kindergarten Alphabet Review
Lesson 1.3 Letter Recognition
on bug ox fox
pie pan bee duck
jam gum quilt goat
rake pig ring nest
zoo snake sit egg
tiger hill lamp tree
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Spectrum Language ArtsKindergarten Answer Key
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Common Nouns
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 1Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
Remember, nouns are naming words. They can name a person, place, or thing.
Look at each picture below and the noun that names it.
Circle the nouns that name a person. farmer
Make a line under nouns that name a place. beach
Cross out nouns that name a thing. hat
Lesson 2.1
baby
store
truck
city
boy
womanparkball
bug
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Common Nouns
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 1Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
Nouns can also name places.
park farm
Trace the name of each noun that names a place. Write it on the line. Then, color the picture.
house library beach school
Lesson 2.1
househouselibrary library
beachbeachschoolschool
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 1Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
Nouns can name things.
car ball
Fill in the missing letters in the nouns that name things. Use the words in the box to help you.
chair desk book apple pen bag
Lesson 2.1
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Chapter 2 GrammarCommon Nouns
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 1Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
A noun is a naming word. It can name a person.
boy teacher
Circle the noun that names each person.
Lesson 2.1
girl boy
pan man
fox farmer
baby duck
bug doctor
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Circle the name that is a proper noun. Make a line under the name that is a common noun.
Example: Max snake
dog Buddy
Duke bird
Bubbles fi sh
cat Daisy
Chip hamster
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 2Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
Lesson 2.2 Proper Nouns
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A proper noun can also name an animal. Remember, proper nouns start with capital letters.
The horses are missing their names. Choose a name for each horse from the box. Write it on the line. Circle the capital letter.
Star Ace Tom Rosy Buck
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 2Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
Lesson 2.2 Proper Nouns
Buck TomAce
Rosy Star
Location of names will vary
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Each person below has two names. Circle the name that is a proper noun. Make a line under the name that is a common noun.
Example: Harry clown
Li doctor
brother Ben
man grandpa
Mom woman
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 2Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
Lesson 2.2 Proper Nouns
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A proper noun can name a certain person. Proper nouns start with capital letters.
Example: Mom Grandma Ann Luis
Trace the names of the people in this family. Circle the capital letter in each name.
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 2Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
Proper NounsLesson 2.2
Grandpa
Mom
Jack Sam Kate
Dad
Grandpa
Mom Dad
Sam KateJack
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Dad and Ana are cooking. Circle the action word in each sentence that tells what they do.
Dad chops.
Ana mixes.
Ana stirs.
Ana washes.
Dad peels.
They bake.
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 3Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
Lesson 2.3 VerbsNAME
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 3Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
VerbsLesson 2.3
A verb is an action word. It tells what happens in a sentence.
Example: jump eat throw
Name the action words below. Write the missing letters on the lines. Use the words in the box to help you.
swim run kick laugh clap
augh kic
cla wim
ru
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Review
Review
Draw a picture of your family. If you have a pet, draw its picture, too. Write the name of each person and pet on the lines. Ask an adult if you need help spelling the names.
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lessons 1–2Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
Drawings will vary.
Names will vary.
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lessons 1–2Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
Look at each picture and word below. If the noun names a person, write P on the line. If it names a thing, write T.
fan girl
baby balloon
brushP
P
P
T
T
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fi refi ghter
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Spectrum Language ArtsKindergarten Answer Key112
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Circle the pronoun to complete each sentence. Use the pictures to help you.
He She paints with red.
He It likes green.
She They spill the paint!
It They is on the table.
He It wipes it.
They She helps, too.
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 5Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
PronounsLesson 2.5NAME
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A pronoun can take the place of a person’s name. You, he, she, they, and it are pronouns.
Example: Will is six. He is six.
Circle the pronoun in each sentence.
Write it on the line.
He can draw.
She likes to paint.
It is messy and fun.
They make art.
You can color.
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 5Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
PronounsLesson 2.5
HeSheIt
TheyYou
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Choose a preposition to complete each sentence. Write it on the line.
to, on, with
Sam ran
the park.off, into, in
Ling hid the shed.
at, on, up
The cat can jump
the table.at, on, under
Mom will be home
6:00.Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 4Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
Lesson 2.4 Prepositions
to
in
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A preposition can show location (where) or time (when). Prepositions link nouns to other words in the sentence.
Example: on the table in the barn before lunch
Trace the prepositions that match each picture.
to
under
above
off Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 4Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
Lesson 2.4 Prepositions
tounderaboveoff
tounderaboveoff
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Spectrum Language ArtsKindergarten Answer Key
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Name each picture. Then, fi nish the sentence. Use the words in the box.
Soup eyes baby Dad read swim
My mom likes to
My sister is still a
is a good cook.
We all like to
Mom and I have brown
is our favorite dinner.
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 6Kindergarten Grammar: Sentences
Lesson 2.6 Sentences
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A sentence is a group of words. It tells a complete thought. A sentence starts with a capital letter. It ends with a period.
Examples: My name is Ling. It is hot. I like dogs.
Look at each sentence. Circle the capital letter. Circle the period.
It is dark.
Look at the stars.
A cat is by the tree.
There are no clouds.
I see the moon.
I hear an owl.
I jump into bed.
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 6Kindergarten Grammar: Sentences
SentencesLesson 2.6
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Pronouns
Verbs
Match each pronoun to the person or thing it names.
it
she
he
they
Write two sentences of your own. Use one pronoun from the pronoun box. Use one verb from the verb box.
He She It
runs skates fl ies
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lessons 3–5Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
Answers will vary, but each sentence should include one pronoun and one verb.
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Look at each word and picture. Circle the words that are verbs, or action words.
Circle the preposition in each sentence.
Sid’s ball is on the roof.
Put the pen in the cup.
Send the book to Dad.
Rex hid under the bed.
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lessons 3–5Kindergarten Grammar: Parts of Speech
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clap dig fl ag
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Look at each picture. Circle the capital letter and the period in the statement. Write another telling sentence about the picture. Ask an adult to help you.
The girl is wet.
Sam has hot feet.
StatementsLesson 2.7
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 7Kindergarten Grammar: Sentences
Answers will vary.
Answers will vary.
The girl is wet.
Sam has hot feet.
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A statement is a kind of sentence. A statement is a telling sentence. It starts with a capital letter. It ends with a period.
Look at each picture. Trace the statement. Circle the capital letter and the period. Write the statement on the line.
The snow is cold.
I like autumn.
Lesson 2.7 Statements
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 7Kindergarten Grammar: Sentences
The snow is cold.
I like autumn.
The snow is cold.
I like autumn.
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Look at each group of words. If it is a sentence, make a check mark ✔ on the line. Circle the capital letter. Circle the period.
Sam likes trees.
is his tree house
Sam reads in it.
He plays, too.
It has a door.
peeks out the windows
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 6Kindergarten Grammar: Sentences
SentencesLesson 2.6
✔
✔ ✔
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Make a line under each group of words that is a sentence. Remember, a sentence is a complete thought. It starts with a capital letter. It ends with a period.
a big day
Nico is five.
Lin gives him a new book.
Cal brings a toy car.
eats some cake
likes balloons
Abby and Lex play a game.
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 6Kindergarten Grammar: Sentences
SentencesLesson 2.6
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Review
Each sentence is missing something. Use the box next to each sentence to complete it.
. Kat camps with Dad
They sleep in a tent.
? Have you slept in a tent
Dad makes a fi re.
. They cook dinner
? What did they make
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lessons 6–8Kindergarten Grammar: Sentences
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Look at each sentence below. If it is a statement, write S on the line. If it is a question, write Q on the line.
We go to the park.
We can swing.
Is there a slide?
Can we feed the ducks?
I have a snack.
Do you like apples?
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 1 Lessons 6–8Kindergarten Grammar: Sentences
SS
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Make a line under the question in each pair. Circle the question mark.
I draw cars and trucks. Can you draw?
Do you dance? I love to dance.
Do you like to play ball? I play kickball.
I sing funny songs. What can you sing?
Do you swim? I swim at the pool.
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 8Kindergarten Grammar: Sentences
QuestionsLesson 2.8
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 2 Lesson 8Kindergarten Grammar: Sentences
QuestionsLesson 2.8
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?? ? ? ? ? ? ? A question is a type of sentence. It is an asking sentence. It starts with a capital letter. It ends with a question mark.
Trace the question marks.
Make a question mark at the end of each question.
What is your name
How old are you
Do you have a sister or brother
What color do you like best
Do you have a pet
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The word I is missing from each sentence.
Write a capital I on each line.
like to look for animals.
Dad and saw a deer once.
see birds a lot.
Dad and want to see a possum.
Will see a fox one day?
hope so!
Capitalizing the Pronoun ILesson 3.2
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 2Kindergarten Mechanics: Capitalization
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The word I is always spelled with a capital letter. It can start a sentence. It can be in the middle of a sentence.
Circle the word I each time you see it.
I like to hike.
My dad and I hike a lot.
Dad has our bag.
I help him pack it.
We walk for awhile.
Then, I ask Dad for a snack.
Dad and I love the woods.
Capitalizing the Pronoun ILesson 3.2
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 2Kindergarten Mechanics: Capitalization
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 1Kindergarten Mechanics: Capitalization
Each sentence should start with a capital letter. Write the word in the box on the line. Use a capital letter.
it is a windy day.
a dog runs past.
he tugs on the string.
the kite takes off.
jen calls the dog.
he runs.
what a day to fl y a kite!
Lesson 3.1 Capitalizing the First Word in a Sentence
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What
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A sentence always starts with a capital letter.
Examples:
Meg is fi ve. The dog is black. Toss me the ball.
Circle the capital letter that starts each sentence.
Jen and Ty make a kite.
They need paper.
Ty picks blue and red.
He cuts the paper.
Where is the glue?
Jen ties the string.
Capitalizing the First Word in a SentenceLesson 3.1Chapter 3 Mechanics
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 1Kindergarten Mechanics: Capitalization
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Spectrum Language ArtsKindergarten Answer Key
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Circle each letter that should be a capital.
Min Jon jane amad
lex Ava ben
lucky rocky Luna
star bo Daisy
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lessons 1–3Kindergarten Mechanics: Capitalization
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Look at each sentence. Write the word in the box on the line. Use a capital letter.
dogs can bark.
the owl hoots.
i Lee and hear the cat purr.
birds chirp in the tree.
cows say moo.
i hear bees buzz.
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lessons 1–3Kindergarten Mechanics: Capitalization
DogsThe
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Lesson 3.3
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 1Kindergarten Mechanics: Capitalization
The names of pets start with a capital letter, too.
Examples: Buddy Lulu Socks
Each pet needs a name. Choose a name from the box.
Write it under the pet. Use a capital letter.
lady sam spot jake gus bella coco
Capitalizing Names
Answers will vary, but each pet’s name should begin with
a capital letter.
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 1Kindergarten Mechanics: Capitalization
Names start with a capital letter.
Examples: Tess Will Min
Write your name on the line. Ask an adult if you need help.
None of the names below start with a capital letter.
Write each name on the line. Use a capital letter.
dante erik
tom may
cam jess
rico nora
Capitalizing NamesLesson 3.3
Answers will vary. The nameshould begin with a capital letter.
Dante ErikTom MayCamRico Nora
Jess
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Write a question mark at the end of each question.
Do you like corn
Where is the jam
What is for lunch
Can we have peas
Are we out of milk
What is a kiwi
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 5Kindergarten Mechanics: Punctuation
Lesson 3.5 Question Marks
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A question mark comes at the end of a question. It shows you where the question ends.
Examples: Did you see the frog? Is that Tim’s bus?
Circle each question mark.
Who wants nuts?
Is the soup hot?
Can we fry the eggs?
Will Jon eat grapes?
Did you make rice?
Did you drop that peach?
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 5Kindergarten Mechanics: Punctuation
Lesson 3.5 Question Marks
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Add a period to each sentence.
Ben likes blue balloons
Pat’s pig is pink
Rosy has a red wagon
Greg has a green bag
Bess has black hair
Yuri’s jacket is yellow
Lesson 3.4 Periods
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 4Kindergarten Mechanics: Punctuation
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A period comes at the end of a sentence. It shows you where the sentence ends.
Example: My cat’s name is Laney.
Circle the period in each sentence.
The sky is blue.
Roses are red.
The dove is gray.
Worms are brown.
The crow is black.
Grass is green.
Lesson 3.4 Periods
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 4Kindergarten Mechanics: Punctuation
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Spectrum Language ArtsKindergarten Answer Key
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 6Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Say each picture name. Draw a line between the words that start with the same sound.
car vase
doll pig
van ring
zebra fox
fence zipper
rug cat
pie duck
Beginning Consonant SoundsLesson 3.6NAME
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 6Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Say each picture name. Circle the letter for the beginning sound.Write the letter on the line.
g b
h t
l b
w m
m d
n j
Beginning Consonant SoundsLesson 3.6
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Review
Look at each sentence. If it has a P, write a period at the end. If it has a Q, write a question mark.
P We went to the beach
P The waves are big
Q Did you see the fish
P I have a beach ball
Q Is the sand hot
Q Do you want to swim
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lessons 4–5Kindergarten Mechanics: Punctuation
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Draw a line under the question in each pair. Circle the question mark.
Fox and Pig have a race. Who will win?
Cat is asleep. Will Mouse wake him?
Where is Duck? She is at the pond.
Why is Frog sad? He lost his lily pad.
Cow looks for Sheep. Is she in the barn?
Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lessons 4–5Kindergarten Mechanics: Punctuation
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 7Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Ending Consonant SoundsLesson 3.7
fox
pin
bird
spoon
bus
box
hill
webcrab
Say the name of each picture. Match the pictures that end with the same sound.
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 7Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Ending Consonant SoundsLesson 3.7
Circle the pictures in each row with the same ending sound. Write the letter for the sound.
d
t
g
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 6Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Beginning Consonant SoundsLesson 3.6
Color the pictures in each row with the same beginning sound. Write the letter for the sound.
swrlb
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 6Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Beginning Consonant SoundsLesson 3.6
s g k h y j
oat arn
ey eep
un orse
Say the name of each picture. Fill in the missing letter for each word.Choose from the letters in the box.
g y
k j
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Spectrum Language ArtsKindergarten Answer Key
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Spectrum Language Arts Review Chapter 3 Lessons 6–7Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Say each picture name. Circle the letter for the ending sound. Writethe letter on the line.
s d
n p
h t
l g
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Spectrum Language Arts Review Chapter 3 Lessons 6–7Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Color the pictures in each row with the same beginning sound. Write the letter for the sound.
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 7Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Ending Consonant SoundsLesson 3.7
Say the name of each picture. Fill in the missing letter for each word.Choose from the letters in the box.
d t n p
shee
ma lam
ne sle
lip d
n p
t d
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 7Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Ending Consonant SoundsLesson 3.7
Circle the words in each row that end with /p/, like stamp.
Circle the words in each row that end with /s/, like grass.
Circle the words in each row that end with /m/, like broom.
ship
buzz
pan
tub
dress
drum
cap
bus
gum
bed
ax
sun
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 8Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Short Vowel SoundsLesson 3.8
Short i makes the vowel sound you hear in crib
Help the fish find its pond. Follow the words that have the short i sound,like wig
.
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map
zip
hill
pig
bib
pink sit
dog
van
tub
rug
cat
ox
red
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 8Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Short Vowel SoundsLesson 3.8
Short o makes the vowel sound you hear in log
Short u makes the vowel sound you hear in brush
Say each picture name. Circle the vowel sound you hear ineach word.
.
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o u
o u
o u
o u
o u
o u
pot
tub
box
bus
drum
dog
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 8Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Short Vowel SoundsLesson 3.8
Short e makes the vowel sound you hear in pen
Say the name of each picture. Fill in the missing letter for each word.
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bdnstn
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 3 Lesson 8Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Short Vowel SoundsLesson 3.8
Short a makes the vowel sound you hear in cap
Say the name of each picture. Circle the pictures that have the shorta sound, like pan
.
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Spectrum Language ArtsKindergarten Answer Key
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 1Kindergarten Mechanics: Usage
Plurals with sLesson 4.1
Look at each picture and word. If there is more than one of something, add s.
hatdresssockcoatskirtboot
s
ss
s
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 1Kindergarten Mechanics: Usage
Plurals with sLesson 4.1Chapter 4 Usage
Plural means more than one. Make a word plural by adding s.
Example: 1 sock 4 socks
Draw a line to match each word to the correct picture.
cars
boats
truck
plane
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Review
Spectrum Language Arts Review: Chapter 3 Lesson 8Kindergarten Mechanics: Letter Sounds
Review
Say the name of each picture. Match the pictures that have the same vowel sound.
fl ag
sled
truck
cat
ring
rope
bib
bed
bus
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Review
Color the fish with short o words green. Color the fish with short iwords blue.
fox
doll
dog
six
crib
fi sh
ship
sock
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 3Kindergarten Mechanics: Prefixes
SuffixesLesson 4.3
A suffix is added to the end of a root word. It changes the word’smeaning.
The suffix -ful means full of. Example: joyful = full of joy
The suffix -ed means that something happened in the past.
Example: Last week, I picked out the gift.
Write the root word and the suffix for each blue word.
Ana’s bike rusted in the rain.
I need a cupful of milk.
We walked to the park.
The book ended sadly.
My tooth is painful when I wiggle it.
rust ed+cup fulwalk edend edpain ful
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 3Grade K Mechanics: Prefixes
SuffixesLesson 4.3
Add the suffix -ful or -ed to each bold word below. The meaning of the sentence will help you decide which to add.
That puppy is so .
Can I have a of popcorn?
The play for an hour.
This worm will be when we go fishing.
Mom the flat tire in no time.
fish
hand
uslast
fix
playfulful
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Omar at the lake.
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 2Grade K Mechanics: Prefixes
PrefixesLesson 4.2
Add a prefix to each root word. Write the new word on the line.
re + fill =
un + do =
re + sell =
un + wrap =
re + write =
un + plug =
refillundo
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 2Kindergarten Mechanics: Prefixes
PrefixesLesson 4.2
A prefix is added to the beginning of a root word. It changes the word’s meaning.
The prefix un- means not. Examples: unhappy = not happy
The prefix re- means again. Example: replay = play again
Circle the word that has a prefix in each sentence.
Meg was unable to open the box.
Lee will reset the computer.
Can you untie my bow?
Let me unpack the bags.
Dad will rename the dog.
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lessons 1–2Kindergarten Usage
Rewrite each word below as a plural.
Circle the prefix or suffix in each sentence.
hatpigbug
Ann planted the seeds.
Can you unfold the sheets?
Lita will refill the cups.
Jin is fearful of storms.
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lessons 1–4Kindergarten Usage
Review
Help the cat find her party hat. Follow the words that rhyme through
the maze.
cat
sat
fat
rat
pat
pig
bat
bus
lid
hill
doll
sock
dog
hat
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 4Kindergarten Usage
Rhyming WordsLesson 4.4
Say each picture name. In the box, draw a picture of a rhyming word.
Possible answer:a picture of a box
Possible answer:a picture of a bee
Answers will vary.
Possible answer:a picture of a cat
Possible answer:a picture of a cake
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 4Kindergarten Usage
Lesson 4.4 Rhyming Words
Fill in the missing letters for each pair of rhymes.
pan
frog
pig
flag b
w
d
m an
og
ig
ag
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 4Kindergarten Usage
Rhyming WordsLesson 4.4
Draw a line between the rhyming picture names.
nail
truck
house
spoon
moon pail
duckmouse
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 4Kindergarten Usage
Lesson 4.4 Rhyming Words
Words that rhyme sound alike. The middle and ending sound is the same.
Examples: pig wig
Name the first picture. Circle the words in each row that rhyme with it.
box fox
mop
map
hat
bed
bat
red
rock top drum
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 6Kindergarten Usage
SequencingLesson 4.6
The pictures below are in order. One is missing. What do you think
happens in that picture? Draw it.
1 2
3 4
Answerswill vary.
Possible answer:a small plant
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Spectrum Language Arts Review: Chapter 4 Lessons 5–6Kindergarten Usage
Review
Look at the pictures. Show the order. Write first, next, and lastunder them.
last
next
first
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Spectrum Language Arts Review: Chapter 4 Lessons 5–6Kindergarten Usage
Review
The pictures below are in order. One is missing. What do you think
happens in that picture? Draw it.
2
4
1
3
Answerswill vary.
Possible answer:a picture of a tree in winter
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 6Kindergarten Usage
SequencingLesson 4.6
Trace each number. Then, write it on your own.
Look at each picture. Which happened first? Which happened last?
Show the order. Write 1, 2, 3, or 4 under each picture.
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 5Kindergarten Usage
Order WordsLesson 4.5
Before and after are also order words.
Look at each before picture. Draw a picture of what might
happen after.
before
Before After
after
Possible answer:a child slidingdown a slide
Possible answer:a child unwrappinga gift
Answers will vary.
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 5Kindergarten Usage
Order WordsLesson 4.5
Some words tell in what order things happen. First, next, and last are
order words.
Trace each word. Then, write it on your own.
fi rst next last
first
next
last
first
last last
nextnext
first
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 8Kindergarten Usage
Category wordsLesson 4.8
Draw a line from each word to the group it belongs in.
School Words
desk
crayon
tree
book
bird
grass
Outside Words
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Spectrum Language Arts Review: Chapter 4 Lessons 7–8Kindergarten Usage
Draw a line to match each picture to its antonym.
cold right
empty
up
hot
little
left
big
full
down
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Spectrum Language Arts Review: Chapter 4 Lessons 7–8Kindergarten Usage
Look at each group. Cross out the things that do not belong.
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Category WordsLesson 4.8
Words that are like each other can be put in a group.
Make a circle around the animal words. Make a line under things you
find in a house.
Foods: apple , bread , soup
lamp
frog
cat
couch
bed
dog
fi sh
, pizza
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 7Kindergarten Usage
AntonymsLesson 4.7
Look at each antonym pair. Fill in the missing letters. Use the words in
the box to help you.
stop open tall in
short
o
go op
i out
closed
llt a
pen
st
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 4 Lesson 7Kindergarten Usage
Lesson 4.7 Antonyms
Antonyms are opposites.
Draw a line to match each picture to its antonym.
up down
full
day
summer
winter
right
empty
nightleft
big small
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 5 Lesson 4Kindergarten Writer’s Guide
RevisingLesson 5.4
First, find your mistakes. Then, fix them.
my ball is green My ball is green.
max is a boy
lulu is his cat
she has white fur
Fix the mistakes in each sentence.
Write them on the line.
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Max is a boy.
She has white fur.
Lulu is his cat.
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 5 Lesson 5Kindergarten Writer’s Guide
Writing a Friendly LetterLesson 5.5
Write your own letter. Ask an adult to help you.
Dear ,
Yours Truly,
Letters will vary.They should include capital
letters and periods.
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 5 Lesson 3Kindergarten Writer’s Guide
ProofreadingLesson 5.3
When you write, check your work. Look for mistakes.
If a period is missing, add it like this: Dan has a dog
If a letter should be a capital, fix it like this: i am hot.
Fix the mistake in each sentence. Use the marks you learned.
we like to sled.
we run up the hill
Mira can go fast
she has a red hat.
Tom’s nose is cold
will we get more snow?
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 5 Lesson 2Kindergarten Writer’s Guide
Using Telling Words to DescribeLesson 5.2
Telling words make your writing more fun to read. Telling words letothers know how something looks or feels.
Pick a word from the box that tells more about the picture. Write the word on the line.
Examples: a black dog hot soup a small mouse
pink
soft
big
red
blue
brown
green
long
a
a
a tree
dress
puppy
hair
Answers will vary.
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Spectrum Language Arts Chapter 5 Lesson 1Kindergarten Writer’s Guide
Lesson 5.1 Telling What You KnowChapter 5 Writer’s Guide
You can write to share what you know.
Make a list of three things you know about. You can use the ideas in the box. You can use your own ideas, too.
Cats have fur. They have tails.They sleep a lot. Cats like milk.
soccer
train
dog baby
art frog
Answers will vary.
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