Dear Parent/Guardians of future 5th Graders, The summer break will soon be upon us! During the summer months, we encourage students to continue to practice essential ELA skills. This packet includes practice in the following areas: ~Main Idea/ Supporting Details ~Cause and Effect ~Character Traits ~Text Evidence ~Author’s Purpose ~Inferencing ~Grammar Review ~Persuasive/Opinion Essay ~Poetry Thank you for supporting our efforts to reinforce students’ ELA skills in preparation for a successful start to 5th grade. We hope this packet will help students feel more confident when returning to school in August. Along with this packet, please encourage your child to read daily!! Reading is an essential skill that can never be over practiced! We look forward to seeing you all next year! This packet will be collected within the first few weeks of school.

5 Grade ELA Teachers

Summer Packet

Suggested Reading

I’ve attached a book list that will

hopefully help keep students reading over the summer.

Online Resource for Games and

Worksheets…

https://www.education.com/

Kindly direct your questions to:

Cynthia Yoakum cyoakum@mauryk12.org

FANTASY

Dragon with a Chocolate Heart by Stephanie

Burgis

Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George

Amulet by Kazu Kibuishi

Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick

Riordan

The Land of Stories by Chris Colfer

Dragon Slippers by Jessica Day George

ADVENTURE & MYSTERY

Elements of Genius by Jess Kea>ng

Survivor Diaries: Avalanche! by Terry Lynn

Johnson

Belly Up by Stuart Gibbs

Star Scouts by Mike Lawrence

The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier

Me, Frida, and the Secret is the Peacock Ring

by Angela Cervantes

Jada Sly, ArPst & Spy by Sherri Winston

HISTORICAL FICTION

American Girl Mysteries by various

John Lincoln Clem Civil War Drummer Boy by

E.F. AbboJ

Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan

Lifeboat 12 by Susan Hood

Escape This Book Tombs of Egypt by Bill

Doyle

Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park

FUNNY

Get to Work, Hercules! by Kate McMullan

The Terrible Two by Mac BarneJ & Jory John

Phoebe and Her Unicorn by Dana Simpson

The Worst Class Trip Ever by Dave Barry

Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja by Marcus

Emerson

Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman

Big Nate Welcome to My World by Lincoln

Peirce

REALISTIC

Coo by Kaela Noel

Guts by Raina Telgemeier

Unteachables by Gordon Korman

One-Third Nerd by Gennifer Choldenko

Restart by Gordon Korman

Click by Kayla Miller

Hero by Jennifer Li Shotz

NONFICTION

Gross As A Snot OZer by Jess Kea>ng

From an Idea to Nike by Lowey Bundy Sichol

Rocket to the Moon by Don Brown

Beavers by Rachel Poliquin

2020 NaPonal Geographic Almanac

The Thri\y Guide to Ancient Rome by

Jonathan W. Stokes

Weird But True! Greek Mythology by Sarah

Wassner Flynn

4th Grade Summer Reading List

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Name: _____________________________________________ S’mores are a summer time favorite but their history is a little unclear. We do know that the s’mores recipe was printed in 1927 in a Girl Scout book called, Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts. It explained that the name was a shortened form of the phrase, “some more”, because once you tasted these treats, you always asked for some more. This was later shortened to what we call them today "s'mores".

S’mores are made from three ingredients: marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate. We do know a little more about the history of each one of these ingredients.

The marshmallow’s history goes way back to 4,000 years ago in Egypt, where they squeezed the mallow plant for gods and royalty. In the 1800’s, the French added the plant to egg whites and sugar to make medicines for coughs and for cuts and burns. It was so popular that they stopped mixing it by hand and ended up making them by machine. At this point they took out the mallow and made the marshmallows from corn syrup, corn starch, sugar, and gelatin. Marshmallows are definitely not a medicine today but they are still popular and Americans buy more than 95 million pounds per year.

The graham cracker was created by Sylvester Graham in 1829. He originally made the graham cracker for vegetarians. He designed the graham crackers to be high in fiber and made with wheat flour that is unrefined.

One of the best parts of s’mores is the chocolate! Its history dates back to more than 4,000 years ago. Chocolate was first grown in the Amazon Rainforest and quickly spread throughout the world. The actual chocolate bar however, was invented in 1847 by Joseph Fry. He created a paste from chocolate that could be pressed into a mold and shaped.

Here is the original 1927 Girl Scout recipe for you to enjoy! "Some More”:

8 sticks (for toasting the marshmallows) 16 graham crackers 8 bars plain chocolate (any of the good plain brands, broken in two) 16 marshmallows Toast two marshmallows over the coals to a crisp gooey state and then put them inside a graham cracker and chocolate bar sandwich. The heat of the marshmallow between the halves of chocolate bar will melt the chocolate a bit. Though it tastes like "some more" one is really enough.

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Cause Effect When someone tastes these treats, they always want some more.

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They gave the mallow plant juices to gods and royalty in Egypt.

The French used the mallow plant in the 1800’s.

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These were made for vegetarians.

After being over a campfire, the marshmallows become toasted and warm.

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Jacques Cousteau (Jawk Koo-stow) brought the wonders of ocean life to millions of fascinated viewers, when he filmed a television series about underwater creatures in the 1960’s and 1970’s. Jacques Cousteau was born in France on June 11, 1910. Even though he was sickly as a child, he took to the water very quickly, and learned to swim when he was just four years old. This initial swim, gave him a curiosity about the sea and a desire to spend time there. When Cousteau was thirteen, he saved enough money to buy his first camera and before he took any pictures with it, he took it apart to find out how it worked!

In 1930, Cousteau joined the French Navy and enrolled in aviation school to become a pilot. While traveling with the navy, Cousteau was able to go to many exotic places, such as Polynesia and the South Seas. He made sure to take his camera with him wherever he went, taking pictures of lots of unique people and places. One of the sights that intrigued him was near Polynesia, where he saw South Sea pearl divers wearing goggles and diving deep under the water to search for oysters.

Cousteau’s plans to become a pilot came to a halt in 1933, when he was involved in a serious car accident that nearly cost him his life. After he healed, Cousteau began swimming daily in the Mediterranean to regain his health. His love of the ocean prompted him to invent his own set of underwater goggles, to help him see things more clearly. In 1937, Cousteau married Simone Melchior and they had two sons, Jean-Michel and Phillipe.

As Cousteau and his friends tried to dive deeper and to document what they saw on film, they experimented with underwater breathing machines to allow them to stay submerged longer. The compressed air cylinder had just been invented and this helped Cousteau and a fellow inventor, combine items like snorkel hoses, body suits, and a breathing apparatus to create the Aqualung, which we now use for scuba diving. Cousteau also invented a waterproof cover for his camera.

During World War II, Cousteau returned to the French Navy to work as a spy. He gathered information about Italy, which was Germany’s ally at the time. After the war, Cousteau was awarded several medals for this dangerous work and he also helped the navy get rid of underwater bombs that had been placed on France’s coast.

Cousteau is most well-known for his television series, which ran for nine years. He and his crew sailed on the Calypso, searching for interesting sea life to feature on the television program. Cousteau’s goal was not just to entertain audiences, but to educate them about the ocean’s problems, like pollution and to encourage ocean conservation. In 1997, Cousteau died at his home in France, but he will always be remembered for his dedication to protecting the ocean.

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1. Why is it surprising that Cousteau learned to swim at such a young age?

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2. Cousteau invented swim goggles, scuba gear, and a waterproof camera cover. Which invention do you think is the most important and why?

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3. How do you think a television show like Cousteau’s about sea creatures

could help people care more about conserving the oceans? ____________

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4. What character traits do you see in Cousteau’s life? Name at least

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The largest fish in the world is a whale shark! These fish got their names because they’re huge like whales, but actually they’re not whales (mammals) but are sharks (fish). Whale sharks can grow up to 40 feet long

but are usually 18 - 32 feet long and weigh

about 20 tons. Basically, they are about the size

of a school bus! While whales are much bigger

than great white sharks, they are not as dangerous and pose no threat to humans!

Whale sharks have mouths which are five feet wide and they have 300 teeth, which

are arranged in rows. Whale sharks don’t use their teeth to eat though. In fact, scientists

aren’t sure why they even have teeth! Whale sharks eat using pads, which are filters.

While they swim, whale sharks open and close their mouths, gulping large amounts of

water. Whale sharks eat the tiny plankton in the water which gets trapped in their filter

and the rest of the water is expelled through their gills. Plankton is the main food of

whale sharks but they sometimes also eat small creatures like krill, mackerel, sardines,

anchovies, jellyfish, squid, and crab.

Whale sharks have a few interesting features. Their heads do not look pointy, like

typical sharks. They have a rounded snout and a flattened head. They also have short

barbels, which are located near the nostrils. These barbels look like the whiskers on a

catfish and are used to help the sharks learn about objects in the water. Whale sharks

have white undersides and can be gray or brown. They have white spots and pale stripes

on their tops and sides. A whale shark’s pattern of spots is unique and is similar to human

fingerprints.

Whale sharks live around the world in warm waters. They may live close to the

shore or far out at sea. Most (75%) are found in the Indian and Pacific oceans. The

largest concentration of whale sharks is thought to be off the coast of the Philippines.

Whale sharks usually swim alone but they sometimes swim in groups to feed, to mate, or

to travel long distances.

Female whale sharks may become mothers when they are about 30 years old.

Mother sharks lay eggs and may have up to 300 babies at a time. Few survive however,

as young sharks are eaten by many sea predators. Whale sharks may live up from 70 to

100 years!

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Directions: For numbers 1 - 8, use your crayons to underline evidence from the text.

Make sure to underline the complete sentence, and not simply a word or two.

1. Using blue, underline the text which explains how the whale shark eats plankton.

2. Using red, underline the text which describes how many babies a whale shark has at

one time.

3. Using yellow, underline the text which describes why whale shark babies may not

survive.

4. Using green, underline the text which tells what percentage of whale sharks live in the

Indian or Pacific oceans.

5. Using purple, underline the text which compares the size of a whale shark to an object

most people know.

6. Using orange, underline the text which describes what barbels do.

7. Using brown, underline the text which describes whether a whale shark is a fish or a

mammal.

8. Using black, underline the text which explains what other sea creatures are eaten by

whale sharks.

Directions: There are six paragraphs in the passage. Match the question about the text,

to the number of the paragraph where the answer is found.

9. _____ How long do whale sharks live?

10. _____ Are all whale sharks spotted in the same way?

11. _____ Do whale sharks like warm or cool water?

12. _____ Do whale sharks swim alone?

13. _____ How long is a typical whale shark?

14. _____ How many teeth do whale sharks have?

15. _____ How are whale sharks different than great white sharks?

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Name:

Whether you call them fireflies or lightning

bugs, these nocturnal insects are actually beetles!

They get their name from the flashes of light they

naturally produce. This light is made from an organ

under the firefly’s abdomen. When the insect

breathes in oxygen, special cells combine the oxygen

with a chemical, to create light with almost no heat.

Fireflies flash their lights (yellow, green, or orange) at night. Each species

flashes a different pattern. They flash their lights for several reasons. One

purpose is to attract a mate. The other purpose for their light is to help

fireflies attract prey. While the light may attract prey, it may actually scare

predators away. The blinking lights tell predators that this insect has a bitter

taste. Even firefly larvae may glow to scare away some predators!

There are about 2,000 firefly species, which live in many places

throughout the world. In fact, they are found on every continent except

Antarctica. They prefer warm environments and love moisture. For this reason,

they often live in the humid areas of Asia or North and South America. You might

see fireflies on summer evenings in parks, meadows, gardens, and woodland

edges.

Firefly larvae inject their prey with a numbing chemical before eating

them. They like to eat snails, worms, and slugs. Adults may eat other fireflies,

nectar, or pollen. Some fireflies don’t eat at all! The reason adult fireflies may

not eat is because they live only a few weeks, which is just long enough to find

mates and reproduce.

When females are ready to lay eggs, they each lay about 500 eggs into the

ground. In a month, the eggs hatch underground. When the eggs hatch, the

larvae lives underground from one to three years. When a firefly larvae is big

enough, it creates a hard exterior shell which protects it during this pupa stage

of its life. The pupa soon will go through a metamorphosis to become an adult

firefly. Adult fireflies leave the underground and emerge in the early summer.

Unfortunately, scientists are concerned that the firefly population is

declining. The think this may be due to light pollution and loss of habitat.

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Directions: For numbers 1 - 8, use your crayons to underline evidence from the text. Make sure to underline the complete sentence, and not simply a word or two.

1. Using blue, underline the text which explains where the firefly’s light is made.

2. Using red, underline the text which describes the continents where fireflies may live.

3. Using yellow, underline the text which describes why scientists think the firefly population is decreasing.

4. Using green, underline the text which tells what adult fireflies eat.

5. Using purple, underline the text which explains how many eggs a female firefly may lay.

6. Using orange, underline the text which describes the kinds of colored lights different species of fireflies may flash.

7. Using brown, underline the text which describes what firefly larvae like to eat.

8. Using black, underline the text which explains when adult fireflies emerge from the underground.

Directions: There are six paragraphs in the passage. Match the question about the text, to the number of the paragraph where the answer is found.

9. _____ Which climate (weather) do fireflies prefer?

10. _____ When a pupa changes into an adult, what is the process called?

11. _____ Fireflies are which type of insect?

12. _____ How many species of fireflies are there?

13. _____ When a firefly is a larvae, what does it inject into its prey?

14. _____ Why do fireflies flash their lights?

15. _____ Which two ingredients help fireflies create light?

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Hammerhead sharks are fascinating creatures. These sharks

mostly live in warm waters near the coastlines and far offshore, all

around the world. Most hammerheads migrate to cooler water in the

summer months. Although they travel in large groups with as many as 100

sharks during the day, these sharks like to hunt alone at night.

There are nine different species of hammerheads but only three are dangerous to

humans; the great hammerhead, the smooth hammerhead, and the scalloped sharks.

Hammerhead sharks come in a variety of sizes and weights, with the great hammerhead

being the largest of them all. It can grow up to 20 feet in length and weigh up to 1,000

pounds. Most hammerhead species though, are fairly small and are considered harmless to

humans.

Hammerhead sharks are gray-brown to olive-green on top. Underneath, they are off-

white, which allows them to blend in well in the water. One of its most recognized feature is

the shape of its head. It looks somewhat like a hammer, with its eyes set far apart at each

end of its head. On the tops of their bodies, hammerhead sharks have a large dorsal fin with

a point at the top of it. Their triangular teeth are pointy too and grow in rows, just like other

types of sharks. These teeth are jagged and are extremely sharp.

Hammerhead sharks are expert predators and eat a variety of foods including small

fish, small sharks, shrimp, octopus, and squid. Their favorite food is sting ray, which often

hides under the sandy ocean floor. When food is scarce, some scientists believe that the

hammerheads will eat each other in order to survive.

Hammerheads have an excellent sense of smell, which helps them locate food easily.

The shape of their head and the placement of their eyes, also helps them locate prey by

allowing them to see in various directions better than other species of sharks. In addition,

they have a number of sensory organs in their head to feel vibrations and movements of

their prey, even when they don’t see them.

Unlike most fish, hammerhead sharks do not lay eggs but give birth to live young

around 11 months. Female hammerhead sharks give birth to 20 - 40 pups at a time. The

mothers do not take care for their young, but separate themselves from them immediately.

Some baby sharks are eaten by other sharks but a good number still survive. Most

hammerheads live from 20 - 25 years in the wild.

Hammerhead Sharks

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1. Look at the choices below. Write SD for supporting details or MI for the main idea of the hammerhead shark passage. A. ____ Hammerhead sharks eat a variety of foods. B. ____ Hammerhead sharks are unique animals. C. ____ A hammerhead shark’s body features help it find prey. D. ____ Hammerhead sharks are born live. 2. The author stated that hammerhead sharks will eat other hammerhead sharks if food is scarce. What does “scarce” mean? A. Easily found B. Scary C. Not easily found

3. Look at the second paragraph. Which one is the best choice for its main idea? A. There are several different species of hammerhead sharks. B. Most hammerhead sharks are harmless to humans. C. The great hammerhead is the largest hammerhead shark. 4. Look at the first paragraph. Which one is the best choice for its main idea? A. Hammerhead sharks swim to cooler waters in the warmer months. B. Hammerhead sharks live in many oceans around the world. C. Hammerhead sharks hunt alone. 5. Which food is a hammerhead’s favorite? A. Squid B. Sting ray C. Octopus 6. Which one is NOT a supporting detail from this passage? A. A hammerhead’s eyes allow it to see in many directions. B. Just like bats and owls, hammerheads are nocturnal. C. Most hammerheads live 20 - 25 years in the wild.

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Directions: Read each phrase below and write the author’s purpose:

P = Persuade I = Inform E = Entertain

1. To explain about animals living near the Great Barrier Reef ____

2. To convince tourists to be respectful of the fragile coral environment ____

3. To tell about Charlie the Crab who lives on the Great Barrier Reef ____

4. To describe the different parts of the Pacific Ocean ____

5. To list ocean jokes ____

6. To urge Congress to pass laws to clean up the plastic in the ocean ____

7. To describe funny experiences that Jamba Juice workers have had ____

8. To tell about how adding more fruits to your diet is helpful and why you

should drink Jamba Juice smoothies ____

9. To give readers one of the Jamba Juice recipes to try at home ____

10. To ask campers to take their trash with them ____

11. To tell campfire stories ____

12. To explain about all the equipment you need for a camping trip ____

13. To write a letter to lawmakers to clean up our city parks ____

14. To describe birthday activities that could be done at a park ____

15. To describe animals who live at city parks and their habitats there ____

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16. To look at the garden from the viewpoint of an ant ____

17. To describe how pesticides hurt plants and animals in garden areas ____

18. To give gardening tips for first time gardeners ____

19. To tell about the history of Disneyland ____

20. To urge Disneyland to become more earth friendly ____

21. To tell stories of the secret places and symbols at Disneyland ____

22. To warn surfers to stay out of the ocean during storm conditions ____

23. To give readers step by step instructions on how to stand up on a

surfboard ____

24. To describe how some dogs have become expert surfers ____

25. To explain how Mt. Rushmore was created ____

26. To tell how Thomas Jefferson’s nose broke on Mt. Rushmore ____

27. To describe how Mt. Rushmore visitors need to be respectful ____

28. To describe the biggest family animal reunion that ever took place ____

29. To give planning tips for holding your own family reunion ____

30. To warn of topics to avoid to keep family reunions peaceful ____

31. To tell baseball knock-knock jokes ____

32. To urge baseball parks to use more natural ingredients in their snack

foods ____

33. To present the history of baseball ____

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Directions: Match the topic to the best text structure for organizing it. Use these inititals: Description = D Order and Sequence = OS Compare and Contrast = CC

Cause and Effect = CE Problem Solution = PS

1. Biography of Walt Disney _____

2. Volcano erupts and airplanes are delayed because of it _____

3. Drama Director's handout explains how each costume should look _____

4. Bargain hunter compares prices of bikes at two sporting goods stores _____

5. Newspaper article tells about a lake area that used to be filled with

trash but now is clean thanks to a community group _____

6. Science book talks about how the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean are alike and different

7. Recipe book describes how to make slushies. _____

8. Tourist brochure gives details about the Washington, D.C. area _____

9. The weather center issues an alert due to possible tornadoes _____

10. Gas prices are increasing for summer but electric cars use little gas _____

11. Craft book teaches how to make cootie catchers _____

12. A son tells his dad about the racecar he saw on the freeway _____

13. A family tries to decide if Lego Land or the zoo would be a better place to go _____

14. A lizard has adaptations that allow it to be comfortable in the heat _____

15. Your teacher asks you to write about the history of chocolate ______

16. Your older sister is debating whether to get a new bike or a used one _____

17. A letter to the editor explains how the Community Pool is in poor shape

and that something needs to be done to fix it_____

18. A science book tells about the life cycle of the ladybug _____

19. A magazine article explains all about grasshoppers _____

20. A social studies book looks at the cultures of Mexico and Spain _____

Informational Text Structures:

Real Life Examples Matching tures:

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Directions: Match each supporting detail to its main idea by writing the number of the main idea on the line.

1. Planning for a Backpacking Trip

2. Backpacking Gear

3. Backpacking Food

4. Backpacking Manners

A. Bring a small tent with you. ______

B. Re-package food and spices, leaving behind bulky, heavy containers. ______

C. Don’t do dishes in the creek or lake. ______

D. Instant oatmeal is lightweight and makes a hearty breakfast. ______

E. Plan on hiking no more than 5 to 7 miles a day. ______

F. Freeze-dried food is fast, easy, and might be better than you think. ______

G. Make sure to wear comfortable hiking boots and wool socks. _______

H. Make a checklist of everything you’ll need for the trip. _______

I. If you are near others camping, keep your noise down. ______

J. Bring some snacks like trail mix, dried fruit, energy bars, chocolate, and cookies. ______

K. Get a small camping stove and a few cans of fuel for cooking. _______

L. Let someone at home know your plans, and stick to your route so you'll be easy to find if necessary. _______

M. A pad for under your sleeping bag is one item you won’t want to forget. _____

N. Leave plants and animals alone and respect the environment. _______

Main Idea Matching:

Backpacking

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Directions: Match each supporting detail to its main idea by writing the number of the main idea on the line.

1. Use the Proper Scuba Diving Equipment

2. Scuba Diving Safety Rules

3. Scuba Diving Training

4. Be Respectful of the Ocean Environment

A. It’s important not to stay underwater for too long. ______

B. A wet suit helps protect you from cuts and scrapes and keeps you warm. _____

C. A “confined water dive” takes place in the pool and helps beginners fell more comfortable. ______

D. A mask helps you see clearly in the water.______

E. Coral reefs are fragile and should not be touched. ______

F. The first step is to take a class to learn the basics of scuba diving. ______

G. Make sure that you never scuba dive alone. ______

H. A dive watch helps you keep track of time.______

I. Once you become more skilled, you are allowed to do “open water” dives._____

J. Fish, lobster, and other underwater animals need their space. _____

K. Fins allow you to swim more quickly. ______

L. Take only photographs and leave only bubbles from your dive. _____

M. Don’t dive beyond your training level. _____

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Directions: Make an inference. What kind of summer activity are they doing?

1. They ask their mom for cups, a small table, and poster board. They gather lemons

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2. They pack as few things as possible to get through the three days. They fill up

their water bottles and pack their tent in their backpack. _____________________

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3. Their luggage is packed and they have their tickets. They find their terminal and sit

down to wait. _____________________________________________________

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4. They put on their team’s shirt and paint their faces red and blue. They stop to get peanuts and popcorn. They sit down and wait for the first pitch.

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5. They mix pineapple and strawberries in the blender. They add orange juice and ice.

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6. They came in the front gates and saw people in costumes. They stood in line and then got on. They went up a hill and then down fast with a twist.

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7. The parents wore red, white and blue and hid dangerous items. They waited until it got dark. Their parents lit a match. Everyone looked up.

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8. They finally convinced their dad. They bought a bowl, some food, and a bed. They also bought a small shovel and a leash. They went next door to see their neighbor’s

puppies. ________________________________________________________

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9. They went to a very large, fancy building. They walked in quietly. They looked at everything on the walls. Some had old fashioned gold frames and some were not

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10. They got out a big bag and put in their soccer ball, Frisbee, and sack lunches. When they drove up, the grass was green and no one was on the swings. _______________________________________________________________

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11. They took popcorn into the bedroom. They climbed onto the bunk bed. They put in the Disney movie. After that they chatted almost the whole night. _______________________________________________________________

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12. They went to the sink and carefully filled them. They put on their bathing suits. They ran around the backyard throwing them at each other. _______________________________________________________________

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13. They cut a long fruit in half. They put the ice cream on top and then loaded it up with toppings. Next they added chocolate sauce. Some of them added a cherry too. _______________________________________________________________

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14. They heard some music and went outside. They walked up to the white truck.

They gave the man some money and left with a dessert. _____________________

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Directions: Correct the following sentences by adding capitals and punctuation. Add the corrections into the sentences.

1. we cant wait to go to yellowstone national park this summer

2. my grandma is planning to visit us from new york city

3. i am so excited to be able to go to a yankees baseball game

4. my little sister taylor ran outside when she heard the ice cream truck

5. we want to go swimming fishing and hiking at the lake

6. do you think its fun to go backpacking

7. my family wants to see the statue of liberty on ellis island

8. one day I hope that I can tour washington dc

9. my grandpa lives near disney world in florida

10. when is your family going camping at yosemite

11. my dad loves to get subway for lunch when we go to the park

12. i think we’re going to plant our garden on memorial day

13. on mothers day were giving my mom a surprise

14. on fathers day were taking my dad out to dinner

15. summer is going to go by quickly

Grammar Practice

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Directions: Circle the correct homophone to complete the sentence.

16. We took our beach (pale, pail) with us to the ocean.

17. Did you see the boat with the pretty (sails, sales)?

18. The seashell I found is so (deer, dear) to me.

19. We saw a starfish near the (peer, pier).

20. My baby sister had to go back to the (in, inn) to take a nap.

21. The ocean’s (tide, tied) was coming in.

22. I can’t believe we (ate, eight) the (hole, whole) watermelon.

23. The (muscle, mussel) men were exercising on the sand.

24. That seagull has sharp (clause, claws)!

25. My mom started to (pour, pore) all of us some lemonade.

26. The sun’s (raise, rays) were shining down on us.

Directions: Write the plural form for each word below:

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28. shell _______________________________________

29. holiday _______________________________________

30. strawberry _______________________________________

31. peach _______________________________________

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Directions: Correct the following sentences by adding capitals and punctuation. Add the corrections into the sentences.

1. were driving to mt rushmore to see the presidents in stone

2. i want to use the telescope tonight to try to see venus

3. my dad asked us if we wanted to go to taco bell for lunch

4. my neighborhood is having a parade for the fourth of july

5. we made water balloons to throw at my cousins max and sam

6. my mom got the sweetest watermelon at walmart

7. our dog rover jumped into the pool as soon as we let him outside

8. my favorite ice creams are cookie dough chocolate and mint chip

9. we ran to target to buy some paper plates for the picnic

10. my baseball games are played at george washington park

11. did you know that I read harry potter all day yesterday

12. san francisco california is a beautiful city

13. dad made us hot dogs hamburgers and chicken last night

14. when are we going to your dance recital in los angeles

15. were going to camp at fort bragg next july

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Practice

Directions: Write the correct word in the blank. Your choices are:

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16. Let’s go over to _________________________________ house.

17. I can’t wait to take a vacation ___________________________.

18. Did you know that _______________________ my best friends?

19. My bicycle is over _____________________________________.

20. That homemade ice cream is ___________________ specialty.

21. I love to go to the park near ______________________ house.

22. ____________________________________ really nice cousins.

23. When you get to the mountains, let me know you’re ________.

24. ____________________________ brand new pool is really fun!

25. I like the weather ________________________ better than here.

Directions: Make the following words into contractions.

26. should not _________________________________________

27. can not ______________________________________________

28. I have _______________________________________________

29. He is ________________________________________________

30. We are ______________________________________________

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Directions: Correct the following sentences by adding capitals and punctuation. Add the corrections into the sentences.

1. what time does the boat sail from destin beach

2. were going to eat popcorn play games and watch a movie

3. on mothers day my dad is buying her some flowers

4. his birthday is going to be on august 25th

5. my sister is going to see the lincoln memorial tomorrow

6. i love mustard ketchup and relish on my hot dog

7. my dog buddy likes to stick his head out of the car window

8. on fathers day my mom is making his favorite cake

9. mittens my cat is having babies this june

10. we went to best buy to look for a new computer

11. memorial day is special to us because my uncle fought in the war

12. my aunt works at the mall of america

13. we put chocolate sauce sprinkles and cherries on our sundaes

14. were going to celebrate the fourth of july at the lake

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Directions: Write the correct word in the blank. Your choices are:

to too two

16. I want a shaved ice ______________________________ please.

17. My best friend got _______________ new puppies this summer.

18. I’m going ________________________ play soccer at the park.

19. She asked for ______________________ scoops of ice cream.

20. They had to wait ________________ months before their aunt

and uncle came to their house.

21. They’re going _________________ call us when they get there.

22. I think swimming is really fun ___________________________.

23. We need ________________ pull the weeds out of our garden.

24. My little brother turned _______________ years old yesterday.

25. He eats ___________________________________ much candy!

Directions: Make the following words plural.

26. mouse __________________________

27. child __________________________

28. goose __________________________

29. city __________________________

30. bench __________________________

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Choose a word to write in capital letters down the left side of your paper. You can choose something you’re interested in or even your name! Then write phrases that start with each of the letters in that word. This type of poetry does not have to rhyme.

Donuts By Miss Larson

Delicious morning treats,

Only good the first day,

Need a cold glass of milk with them,

Usually like chocolate donuts with sprinkles the best,

Tastes like a little bit of heaven,

Super sweet once in a while treat.

Ocean By Miss Larson

Octopus swims near the rocks,

Crab crawls on the sand,

Eel slithers in a sea cave,

Angelfish swims gracefully under the waves,

Narwhal hunts for fish in the Arctic.

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Acrostic Poem Summer

Number poems are ten lines long and can rhyme but do not have to. These poems can start at one and go to ten, or they may start at ten and countdown to one.

Candy Shop By Miss Larson

One rainbow lollipop, Two pink cotton candies, Three yellow gumballs, Four huge jawbreakers, Five golden brown caramels, Six sweet chocolate bars, Seven pieces of red licorice, Eight green-apple hard candies, Nine sour gummy worms, Ten kids at the counter.

Solar System By Miss Larson

Ten asteroids floating through space, Nine stars twinkling in the night sky, Eight planets revolving around the sun, Seven satellites hovering over Earth, Six comets zooming around the sun, Five moons circling Pluto, Four constellations sparkling nightly, Three astronauts waiting for take-off, Two rovers searching for signs of life, One sun shining in our solar system.

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Number Poem

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Introduction:

o I started the essay with a strong “hook”.

o My topic sentence clearly states my position.

Body Paragraphs: (usually three)

o Paragraph reasons are written in order of importance, with the most important

reason as the last.

o Each paragraph has a topic sentence.

o Each paragraph has several supporting details to explain the topic sentence

statement.

o Each paragraph uses good transition words.

o Each paragraph has a conclusion sentence.

Conclusion Paragraph:

o I started the conclusion paragraph with a topic sentence to wrap up my essay.

o My topic sentence is similar to the introductory topic sentence but is worded

differently.

o My conclusion gives a specific call to action.

Writing Skills:

o I reread my essay to make sure it flows well and to check for missing words.

o I used a variety of sentence types and lengths.

o I checked for capitalization.

o I made sure to use commas and periods where needed.

o I double checked spelling and looked up any necessary words.

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Opinion Piece/persuasive essay

Checklist

Choose one of the topics below and write a persuasive essay/opinion piece to convince someone of your opinion.

1. Do you deserve to move on to the next grade?

2. Is summer the best season?

3. Do students need a long summer break?

4. Is year round school the best for students?

5. Is spending time outdoors in the summer important?

6. Should students be able to grade their teachers?

7. Should students make money over the summer doing jobs like dog walking, pet sitting, or lemonade stands?

8. Should your family go on a vacation to _____________ this year?

9. Should state and national parks be free?

10. Should summer camps be offered at all school sites?

11. Should students be required to complete homework over the summer?

Persuasive Essay/Opinion Piece:

Topics for the End of the Year

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Thank you for completing the ELA Summer Packet. It was intended to help you keep your math skills sharp over the summer. If you had trouble with some of the worksheets, it’s O.K, we will work through them together. This packet is expected to be returned within the first few weeks of school. Your ELA teacher will give you an exact date in August. We are so excited to have you become part of our General Team and we will see you in August! 5th Grade ELA Teachers