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page 455 The dragon
page 459 Peter's reaction
pages 467-468 The dragon's eyes
Details
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Conclusions
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Comprehension Check
Name _________________ _
Peter's Adventure Complete the story map to tell about The Last Dragon.
Where does the story take place?
What does Peter find?
What is the problem with what he finds?
Who helps Peter? List at least four people.
What happens on the last night of Peter's visit with Great Aunt?
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A Snapshot of America
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Comprehension Skill Drawing Conclusions
Read the article. Then read the statements on the next page.
Decide if the statement is true, false, or if not enough
information is given to draw a conclusion.
United States Population to Double
Washington, DC- By the year 2100, there will be twice as many Americans as there are today. Imagine twice as many cars on the highways. Imagine twice as many people in line at the supermarket. Can our nation handle the change?
Today about 275 million people live in the United States. According to the Census Bureau, by 2100 that number will be about 5 71 million. That would make our population density (people per area) a bit over 160 people per square mile. In comparison, the density of Germany today is over 400 people per square mile. It's a good thing that our country is large and vast.
Today there are around 65,000 people age 100 or older. In 2100, there may be 5 million. The elderly will make up one~fifth of our population. The median age (the age at which half the population is older and half younger) will rise by 2100 to over 40, compared to around 3 6 today.
The Hispanic population of the United States is expected to triple in the next 50 years. The Asian and Pacific Islander population will more than triple. Today, non-Hispanic white people make up about three-quarters of the population. Although that group will grow, too, by 2050, they will make up only about one-half of the total.
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Comprehension Skill Drawing Conclusions
A Snapshot of America continued
I. The Hispanic population in the United States is expected to double in the next 50 years.
true false not enough information
2. The population density of Germany is greater than the population density of the United States.
true false not enough information
3. Germany has a larger population than the United States has.
true false not enough information
4. There are more Asian Americans than Hispanic Americans in the United States today.
true false not enough information
5. In the year 2100, there will be more people in the United States over 1 00 years old than today.
true false not enough information
6. Doubling the amount of cars will cause terrible gridlock.
true false not enough information
7. By the year 2050, our population will be around 571 million.
true false not enough information
8. The United States is vaster than Germany.
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Structural Analysis Prefixes pre-, con-, and com-
Complete Prefix Control Write two words from the box that together match each
description. Use each word only once. Use a dictionary if
you need help.
Example:
No one "exactly expected" how the dragon would look when finished.
In other words, no one precisely predicted how it would look.
commercial concert congratulations preowned
committee concise constant prerecorded
companion concrete construction preserved
completely condition consumer preteen
computer confused prehistoric preventable
l.~eadyfriend: ____________________________________ _
2.m~ed-up~oup: __________________________________ _
3. advertisement taped earlier: __________________________ _
4. buyer between the ages of 9 and 12:
5. totally saved from an earlier time:
6 . used machine that runs programs:
7. very old musical performance:
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Spelling Final /j/ and /s/
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Final /j/ and Is/ Remember these spelling patterns for the final /j/, 11. jl, and Is/ sounds:
/ j / in a one-syllable word dge, ge (bridge, strange)
/ Tj / in a word of more than one syllable age (village)
I s! ce (ence)
Remember that in words with a short vowel sound, final /j/ is spelled dge. In words with a long vowel sound, final /j/ is spelled ge.
Write each Spelling Word under the correct heading.
ljl in One-Syllable Words /1 j/ in Two-Syllable Words
Final/ s/ Spelled ce
I. village
2. cottage
3. bridge
4. fence
5. strange
6. chance
7. twice
8. cage
9. change
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Spelling Spree Rhyming Pairs Complete each sentence by writing a
pair of rhyming Spelling Words.
1-2. I had to duck and __ snowboarders on my way to the ski __
3-4. The bride and groom rode off in a horse-drawn __ to begin their __
5-6. I know this outfit looks a little , so I think I'll go back home and __
7-8. We must cross the __ to get to the __ on the
other side of the river.
I. ----------- 5. ________ __
2. ------------ 6. ________ __
3. ________ __ 7. ________ __
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Quick Pick Write the Spelling Word that best matches
the meaning of each word or group of words below.
Example: courtroom official judge
9. animal carrier
I 0. vegetable
I I . barrier around a garden
I 2. small town
13. small house
14. quick look
I 5. rim or border
I. village
2. cottage
3. bridge
4. fence
5. strange
6. chance
7. twice
8. cage
9. change
I 0. carriage
I I. glance
12. ridge
13. manage
14. damage
15. since
I 6. marriage
17. edge
18. lodge
19. cabbage
20. dodge
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Proofreading and Writing Proofreading Circle the five misspelled Spelling Words
in this ad. Then write each word correctly.
HELP WANTED
Experts Needed to Repair Dragon
At first glanse, he might not look like much. All
this Chinese dragon needs, though, is tender loving
care to repair a little damidge. If you can manige to
spare some time to help, please ask for Peter at the
noodle factory. In return for sewing, painting, frame
repair, and blessings, I promise to run errands and do
small jobs (sins I don't have any money for payment).
Don't think twice. All the dragon needs is a chanse!
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6. chance
7. twice
8. cage
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13. manage
14. damage
15. since
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person's help was important. Use Spelling Words from
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Vocabulary Skill Suffixes -ful, -less, -/y
Rewrite each sentence below, replacing the words in
italics with one word. Make the new word by adding the
suffix -ful, -less, or -ly to the underlined word. Use a
dictionary if you need help remembering the meanings
of the suffixes.
I. Great Aunt thought the old dragon was without hope.
Great Aunt thought the old dragon was ______________________ _
2. Great Aunt's full of cheer friends repaired the dragon's crest.
Great Aunt's _______________________ friends repaired
the dragon's crest.
3. Peter waited in a patient way for Mr. Pang to repair the dragon's body.
Peter waited ________________________ for Mr. Pang to repair
the dragon's body.
4. With respect to luck, Dr. Fong located eyes for the dragon.
________________________ ,Dr. Fong located eyes for the dragon.
Add two suffixes to the underlined word in each sentence below.
5. The dragon moved in a manner without effort on silken legs.
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Grammar Skill Adjectives
Complete each sentence with the adjective from the box
that fits best. Use each adjective only once. Underline the
noun each adjective modifies. Write whether the adjective
tells what kind or how many.
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I . Its mouth opened with a ____________________ sound.
2. Fixing the dragon will be a __________ job.
3. Miss Tam made ___________ dumplings.
4. Peter did ___________ things for Miss Rose.
5. The kite shop was not far from the _________ _
restaurant. _________ _
Complete each sentence by choosing the correct article in
parentheses. Then write your choice in the blank.
6. Peter noticed ____________________ severed tail. (an, the)
7. Miss Rose had idea. (a, an)
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Dragon Menu The pictures below show what foods might have been served at Peter's farewell dinner at the Golden Palace Restaurant. Write a caption for each picture, describing the food shown and how it tastes. Use adjectives to tell what kind and how many. Color the pictures to show what the foods look like and to help you describe them.
Won-ton Soup
Peppery Shrimp
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Noodles
Vegetables
On a separate sheet of paper, write a description of something else you would like to see on the menu.
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Grammar Skill Improving Your Writing
Expanding with Adjectives Good writers add interest and detail to their sentences by including adjectives
that tell what kind and how many. Read the sentences below. Rewrite each
sentence using specific adjectives that tell what kind or how many.
I . The crest on the dragon's head was _______ and __ _
2. Peter didn't like Great Aunt's _________ apartment.
3. Peter was carrying a sack of ________ _ __ ___ crabs.
4. The jaw could move easily now.
5. Miss Rose sewed scales on the tail.
6. The streets of Chinatown were filled with people.
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Writing Skill A Com pa rison/Contrast Composition
Use this page to plan your comparison/ contrast composition.
Fill in the graphic organizer with details about how two places,
activities, or books are alike and different. Then, on a separate
sheet of paper, write a comparison/ contrast composition.
When you have finished your composition, exchange papers
with a partner.
Comparison/Contrast of
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How It Is Different
How They're
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Correcting Sentence Fragments Writers know that sentence fragments can be used for any note-taking graphic organizer. Good
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Writing Skill Improving Your Writing
writers also know to use complete sentences when writing paragraphs, essays, or reports. Complete sentences have subjects and predicates.
subject predicate
The English teacher I suggested showing the dragon to a kite maker.
Sentence fragments that only have a subject need a predicate. subject: Great Aunt 's apartment
needs predicate: is in Chinatown.
Sentence fragments that only have a predicate need a subject. predicate: made a new crest for the dragon.
needs subject: Great Aunt's downstairs neighbor j Mrs. Li
Read each group of words. If it is a complete sentence, write Complete Sentence on the lines below. If it is a sentence fragment, change it into a complete sentence by adding a missing subject or predicate.
I . Did chores and ran errands.
2. Something special about that dragon.
3. Dr. Fang's herb shop.
4. Blessed by a priest or the dragon will stay blind.
5. The dragon paraded through the restaurant.
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