Learning - Essentials Grade - 4

Written by teachers working in the Canadian classroom
Learning
Essentials 4
• Math
• Reading
• Writing
Three Books in One
Kevin D. Misner, B.Ed.

Elaine J. Kenny, B.Ed.
Grade 4 Learning Essentials
Forward Learning
Dear Parents:
Strong math, reading, and writing skills are vital to academic success. As teachers and parents
ourselves, we wrote these workbooks to help Canadian children build and reinforce these key
areas of the Grade 4 curriculum.
To make the most of your child’s learning time, you can:
• Talk about each activity to make sure your child understands what to do;
• Allow your child to work independently but be available in case questions come up;
• Praise your child’s efforts, work at a pace that is comfortable for him or her, and stop when
he or she shows signs of tiring.
You can extend your child’s learning in many ways:
• Play math games to review times tables in the car, have your child add up prices and figure
out change at the store, and review measuring and fractions while cooking together.
• Allow relaxed time for reading each day. Ask your child to predict what might happen
next, summarize a story, or connect a story to something familiar. Provide plenty of
opportunities for your child to read notes, lists, stories, maps, labels, and instructions. Reading
about a topic of interest on the computer is a great way to read together!
• Provide lots of opportunity to write, including lists, stories, invitations, even letters to the local
newspaper about an issue of interest to your child. Display examples of your child’s writing to
show your pride in his or her efforts.
Involved, encouraging parents have a strong positive impact on a child’s learning. Completing
the activities in these workbooks is one way to help your child build skills to succeed in elementary
school and beyond.
Sincerely,

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Math 4
2 4
• Multiplication practice
• Measuring length, perimeter, elapsed time
• Shapes, angles, symmetry
• Growth patterns, sorting data, graphs
• And much more!
Grade 4 Math
Contents
Number Sense and Numeration .......................... 2 Geometry and Spatial Sense ............................. 26
Learn How to Multiply .......................................2 Sides and Vertices of 2-D Shapes .....................26
Step 1: Counting by 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s .....................2 Introduction to Angles .....................................27
Step 2: The Nine Times Table ............................3 Measuring Angles ..........................................28
Factors of Nine ................................................4 Parallel Lines .................................................29
Step 3: The Eight Times Table ............................5 Properties of Shapes Review ............................30
Factors of Eight ................................................6 Quadrilaterals ...............................................31
Review Five Times Table ....................................7 Special Quadrilaterals ....................................32
Step 4: The Six Times Table............................... 7 Symmetry ......................................................33
Factors of Six ...................................................8 More Symmetry .............................................34
Step 5: The Seven Times Table........................... 9 Comparing Shapes ........................................35
Factors of Seven...............................................9 Shape Review ................................................36
Multiplication Word Problems ..........................10 Shape Review Word Questions........................ 37
Multiplication to 10 x 10 ................................11
Data Management and Probability .................... 38
Measurement ................................................... 12 Sorting Data ..................................................38
Estimating Length in Centimetres ......................12 Venn Diagrams ..............................................39
Measuring in Centimetres ................................13 Bar Graphs ...................................................42
Estimating in Millimetres ..................................14
Measururing in Millimetres ..............................15 Patterning ........................................................ 44
Comparing Centimetres and Millimetres ............15 Patterns .........................................................44
Estimating in Metres .......................................16 Counting Backwards ......................................46
Kilometres .....................................................16 Patterning Vocabulary Review ..........................48
Assigning Appropriate Units ............................17 Multiplication Patterns .....................................49
Perimeter .......................................................18 Number Pyramids ..........................................50
Measuring the Perimeter of a Shape .................18 Sudoku: How to Play ......................................51
Measuring Perimeter........................................19 Increasing Growth Patterns ..............................52
Perimeter Word Problems ................................21 T-tables: Geometric Growth Patterns .................54
Time Review ..................................................22 Geometric Growth Patterns .............................56
Telling Time (One-Minute Intervals) ...................23
Elapsed Time: How Much Time Has Gone By? ...24 Solutions .......................................................... 57
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Number Sense and Numeration – Number Order
Learn How to Multiply!
Knowing the times tables is very important as you move to the higher grades. You need
to be able to multiply quickly and correctly in order to keep up with the new work in
patterning, fractions, problem solving, and so on. If you practise the following steps
you can learn your multiplication facts in no time at all!
Step 1: Counting by 2s, 3s, 4s, and 5s

Skip count by 2s, 3s, 4s, and 5s up to 50. Use your fingers as a way to keep track as
you count. Start by closing your fist. Begin with your thumb.
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Sta r th
6 9 8 12 16 10 15 20
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yo 4 8 6 12
10 15 20 25
2 3 4 5
Once you know how to skip count by 2s, 3s, 4, and 5s, you can multiply by any
combination of these numbers.
Example: 4 x 4 = 16
1x4=4 2x4=8 3 x 4 = 12 4 x 4 = 16 5 x 4 = 20
8 8 12 8 12
16 8 12
16
4 4 4 4 20
4
Practice skip counting until you are able to multiply quickly and correctly using 2s, 3s,
4s, and 5s.
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Number Sense and Numeration
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Step 2: The Nine Times Table
You can also use your fingers to help learn the nine times table. By using both hands,
you can see the answers to the first ten multiples of 9.
1 x 9 = 9 6x9 = 54
2 x 9 = 18 7x9 = 63
3 x 9 = 27 8x9 = 72
4 x 9 = 36 9x9 = 81
5 x 9 = 45 10 x 9 = 90
For example, try 4 x 9. First, hold up all ten fingers. Then, since you are multiplying
9 by 4, start counting from the left and hold down your 4th finger. You will see that you
have 3 fingers to the left of your bent finger and 6 to the right of it. The answer is 36.
4 x 9 = 36
3 6
4th finger bent
This method works up to 10 x 9 = 90. Practice it with each multiple above. You will be
amazed how quickly you know the nine times table!
3 x 9 = 27 9 x 9 = 81
2 fingers before 7 8 fingers before
7 fingers after 8 1 finger after
2
1
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Factors of Nine
Skip count by 9s to complete the chart.
X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
9 0 9 18
Multiply.
0 10 1 2 8 3
×9 ×9 ×9 ×9 ×9 ×9
7 5 6 0 10 1
×9 ×9 ×9 ×9 ×9 ×9
9 8 3 7 4 6
×9 ×9 ×9 ×9 ×9 ×9
5 7 2 8 9 4
×9 ×9 ×9 ×9 ×9 ×9
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Step 3: The Eight Times Table
There are two patterns in the digits of the 8 times table.
First, here are the multiples from 1 x 8 to 5 x 8. Look at the patterns in the ones and
tens
Multiple = Tens Ones You can find the tens digit of the first
five multiples of 8 by starting at 0 and
1x8 = 0 8
counting up by 1s.
2x8 = 1 6
3x8 = 2 4 You can find the ones digit of the first
4x8 = 3 2 five multiples of 8 by starting at 8 and
5x8 = 4 0 counting backwards by 2s.
Second, here are the multiples from 6 x 8 to 10 x 8. Look at the patterns in the ones
and tens columns:
Multiple = Tens Ones You can find the tens digit of the next
6x8 = 4 8 five multiples of 8 by starting at 4 and
7x8 = 5 6 counting up by 1s.
8x8 = 6 4
You can find the ones digit of the next
9x8 = 7 2
five multiples of 8 by starting at 8 and
10 x 8 = 8 0
counting backwards by 2s again.
Practice writing the multiples of 8 from 1 x 8 = 8 to 10 x 8 = 80.

Keep going until you know the list!
M5
Factors of Eight
X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
8 0 8 16
Multiply.
0 10 1 2 8 5
×8 ×8 ×8 ×8 ×8 ×8
7 4 6 0 10 1
×8 ×8 ×8 ×8 ×8 ×8
9 8 3 7 4 6
×8 ×8 ×8 ×8 ×8 ×8
5 4 2 3 9 7
×8 ×8 ×8 ×8 ×8 ×8
M6
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Review Five Times Table:
1x5= 2x5= 3x5= 4x5= 5x5=
6x5= 7x5= 8x5= 9x5= 10 x 5 =
Step 4: The Six Times Table

You now know your 8 and 9 times tables. That means you already know 6 x 9 = 54
and 6 x 8 = 48. Most of us know our 5 times table already
because we can skip count by 5s. So you know 6 x 5 = 30 too! If you know your
5 times table and you can add, then the 6 times table is easy!
Here’s an example: 6 x 4 = 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4
4 x 5 = 20.
This is 4 more.
So, 4 x 6 = 4 x 5 + 4 = 20 + 4 = 24
Review these:
2 x 6 = 2 x 5 + 2 = 1 0 + 2 = 1 2
3 x 6 = 3 x 5 + 3 = 1 5 + 3 = 1 8
4 x 6 = 4 x 5 + 4 = 2 0 + 4 = 2 4
5 x 6 = 5 x 5 + 5 = 2 5 + 5 = 3 0
6 x 6 = 6 x 5 + 6 = 3 0 + 6 = 3 6
7 x 6 = 7 x 5 + 7 = 3 5 + 7 = 4 2
8 x 6 = 8 x 5 + 8 = 4 0 + 8 = 4 8
9 x 6 = 9 x 5 + 9 = 4 5 + 9 = 5 4
10 x 6 = 10 x 5 + 10 = 50 + 10 = 60
M7
Factors of Six
X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6 0 6 12
Multiply.
0 10 1 2 8 3
×6 ×6 ×6 ×6 ×6 ×6
7 4 6 0 10 1
×6 ×6 ×6 ×6 ×6 ×6
9 8 3 7 4 6
×6 ×6 ×6 ×6 ×6 ×6
5 7 2 3 9 7
×6 ×6 ×6 ×6 ×6 ×6
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Step 5: The Seven Times Table
Now you know the 6, 8, and 9 times tables. That means you already know
5 x 7 = 35, 6 x 7 = 42, 8 x 7 = 56, 9 x 7 = 63 plus you know 1 x 7 = 7. You have
only four new facts to memorize!
2 x 7 = 14 3 x 7 = 21 4 x 7 = 28 7 x 7 = 49
Factors of Seven
X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
7 0 7 14
Multiply.
0 10 1 2 8 3
×7 ×7 ×7 ×7 ×7 ×7
7 4 6 0 10 1
×7 ×7 ×7 ×7 ×7 ×7
9 8 3 6 7 4
×7 ×7 ×7 ×7 ×7 ×7
2 4 0 3 9 8
×7 ×7 ×7 ×7 ×7 ×7
M9
Multiplication Word Problems
Hint: “Of” means “x” or “multiply”.
1. Reid and John each raked 4 piles of leaves. How many piles of leaves were raked
in all?
_________ x ________ = _________
2. Last month it snowed 8 centimetres each week. How many centimetres of snow did
it snow all together last month? Hint: Last month had 4 weeks.
__________ x __________ = _________
3. Six friends go to the movies. The admission costs $7 each. How much will it cost for
them altogether?
__________ x _________ = __________
4. Jack ate 4 apples each week for a month. How many apples did Jack eat all
together? Hint: The month had 4 weeks.
__________ x _________ = __________
5. Jeff counted the number of ads on the sides of 4 buses. Each bus had 9 ads.
How many ads were there altogether?
_________ x _________ = __________
6. Elaine played six games of hockey each week for seven weeks. How many hockey
games did she play altogether?
_________ x _________ = __________
Fill in box with the missing factor.

4 7 6 9 3 5
× × × × × ×
28 14 42 36 24 20
9 6 7 5 2 6
× × × × × ×
36 54 63 35 14 54
8 5 8 4 4 7
× × × × × ×
24 40 16 M10
32 24 49
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Multiplication to 10 x 10
Fill in the grid by multiplying each factor.
X 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2 18
3 9
4 20
6 18 42
9 54
10 80
M11
Measurement
Estimating Lengths in Centimetres
A centimetre is a unit of measurement used for length, height, and thickness. We use
1cm
cm for short.
0 cm 1 2 3 4 5
Put your finger on the ruler. Which finger is closest to 1 centimetre (cm) wide? You can
use this finger to estimate 1 cm. Use this finger to measure the following items. Fill in
the blanks.
My eraser is approximately _____________ cm long.
My pencil is approximately ____________ cm long.
1cm
0 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Put your hand on the ruler. Spread your fingers until you cover 10 cm. Now you can
use your hand to estimate 10 cm. Use your hand to measure the following items. Fill in
the blanks.
My table is approximately __________ cm long.
My arm is approximately ___________ cm long.
My TV is approximately ___________ cm long.
My door is approximately ___________ cm long.
Choose four more objects to measure with your hand. Fill in the blanks below.
a) ___________________________ is approximately __________________ cm long.
b) __________________________ is approximately __________________ cm long.
c) __________________________ is approximately __________________ cm long.
d) __________________________ is approximately __________________ cm long.
M12
Measurement
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Measuring in Centimetres
Sam measures the distance between the arrows by counting the number of “skips” it
takes to move from one to the other. Each skip is one centimetre.
End
t 1 2 3 4 5 6 at 6
6
Sam counted __________ centimetres (cm) Star0
at
between the arrows.
0 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Measure the distance between the arrows. Record the answer on the line.
0 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 _______ cm 0 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 _______ cm
0 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 _______ cm 0 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 _______ cm
6 cm 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 _______ cm 12 cm 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 _______ cm
Measure each line. Record the length in the box. Don’t forget to include the units.
t
Stearre
h
mm 1cm 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
14 cm
0 cm 1 2 3 4 5
M13
Measurement
Estimating in Millimetres
This ruler shows centimetres (cm) and millimeters (mm). There are 10 mm in 1 cm.
mm 1cm 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
The line is ___________ cm long. The line is ____________ mm long.

Think about it:
There are 10 millimetres in each centimetre. We can convert measurements from
centimetres to millimeters by multiplying. We multiply measurement in centimetres by
________ to find out the measurement in millimetres.
Remember that your finger is about 1 centimetre wide. That means it is about 10 mm
wide. Use your finger to estimate the length of the following objects in centimetres.
Then convert the measurement to millimetres. Fill in the blanks.
a) My pencil is about _________ cm long. That is _________ mm long.
b) My sock is about _________ cm wide. That is ________ mm wide.
c) My eraser is about ________ cm wide. That is ________ mm wide.
d) My shoe is about ________ cm long. That is _________ mm long.
1 mm tall 10 mm tall
dime
Ask someone if you may borrow a dime. One dime is about 1 mm tall. That means a
stack of 10 dimes would be about 10 mm tall. How many centimetres tall would the
stack be? If you said 1 cm tall, you are right!
How many dimes would you need to build a stack:
3 cm tall? _______ 7 cm tall? _______ 5 cm tall? _______ 8 cm tall? _______
40 mm tall? _______ 20 mm tall? _______ 6 mm tall? _______ 11 mm tall?_______
M14
Measurement
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Measuring in Millimetres
Ashley wants to measure a line that is 33 mm long. She does not have to count each
millimeter. Rather, she will count by 10s until she reaches 30. Then she will count on by
1s until she reaches 33mm.
31 32
10 20 30 33
mm 1cm 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Measure each blue line.
mm 1cm 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 mm 19cm 10
2 11
3 12
4 13
5 14
6 15
7 8 9 10 11 12
__________mm __________mm
Measure the distance between each pair of arrows.
mm 1cm 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 mm 19cm 10
2 11
3 12
4 13
5 14
6 15
7 8 9 10 11 12
__________mm __________mm
Comparing Centimetres and Millimetres

Fill in the blanks.
To convert one centimetre (cm) to millimetres (mm), we multiply by ___________.
cm mm cm mm cm mm cm mm
1 2 5 10
67 12 40 287
78 132 270 123
M15
Measurement
Estimating in Metres
A metre (m) is a unit of measurement used for length, height, and thickness.
It is equal to 100 cm.
Hint: 1000 mm = 1 m
Convert the following measurements. Fill in the blanks.
100 cm = 1 m
m cm m cm cm m
1 100 4 400 300 3
3 16 1000
9 39 1500
15 45 400
75 63 700
Kilometres
A kilometre (km) is a unit of measurement used for length or distance. One km is equal
to 1000 m.
Use the map to find out distances.
Fill in the blanks.
The driving distance between:
a) Ottawa and Peterborough is _____ km;

100 km
60 km
b) Toronto and Hamilton is _____ km;
50 km
50 km
c) Sudbury and Niagara Falls is ______ km;
30 km
d) Windsor and Belleville is _______ km. 30 km
100 km
Scale
100 0 100 200 300
km km
M16
Measurement
TEXT
Assigning Appropriate Units
Different units are appropriate for different lengths. Look at the examples below.
The thickness of a The width of a finger The width of your The height of a child in The distance you can
dime is about is about hand is about kindergarten is about walk in 15 minutes is
1 mm 1 cm. 10 cm 1 m. about 1 km.
Number the items in each red box from shortest to longest. Use 1 for the shortest, 2 for
next longest, and 3 for longest. Then add the appropriate units that you would use to
measure each item.
Hint: You can use the pictures above for help.
# ________ # ________ # ________ # ________

units ________ units ________ units ________ units ________
# ________ # ________ # ________ # ________

# ________ # ________ # ________ # ________

Draw a line from the short form to the unit of measurement. Then continue the line to
the item you would measure with these units.
mm centimetre
cm millimetre
m kilometre MY
SCHOOL
km metre
M17
Measurement
Perimeter
A perimeter is the total distance around a shape. We find perimeter of a shape by
adding together the measurements of all of its sides.
8 cm 6 cm
1 cm 1 cm
6 cm
8 cm 8 cm
7 cm
5 cm
8 cm 5 cm
To find the perimeter of the square we add 8 cm + 8 cm + 8 cm + 8 cm = 32 cm.

To find the perimeter of the rectangle we add 1 cm + 6 cm + 1 cm + 6 cm = 14 cm.
To find the perimeter of the triangle we add 5 cm + 5 cm + 7 cm = 17 cm.
Measuring the Perimeter of a Shape

In the shapes below, each square is one unit. To find the perimeter of each shape, count
up the number of squares on all its sides. Write the perimeter on the line. The first one is
started for you. = 1 unit
5
1
2
4 2
2
1
5
________ units ________ units ________ units ________ units
M18
Measurement
TEXT
Measuring Perimeter
Find the perimeter of each shape. Don’t forget to include the units. Which shape has
the largest perimeter? Circle it. 5 cm 5 cm
5 cm 1 cm
1 cm 1 cm
5 cm 5 cm
3 cm 3 cm 3 cm
5 cm
5 cm 3 cm
perimeter: ________ perimeter: ________ perimeter: ________
Find the perimeter of each shape. Which shape has the smallest perimeter in each
group? Circle it.
M19
Measurement
Measuring Perimeter 3 cm
Find the perimeter of each shape.
6 cm 2 cm 2 cm
3 cm
perimeter: ____________
6 cm 6 cm
5 cm
6 cm
1 cm 1 cm
perimeter: ____________
3 cm 3 cm 1 cm 1 cm
3 cm 3 cm
3 cm 3 cm
perimeter: ____________ perimeter: ____________
Complete the following table.

l
Example:
P=l+l+w+w l = length w w
= (2 x l) + (2 x w) w = width
l
Rectangle Length Width Perimeter
1 10 cm 5 cm
2 13 cm 56 cm
3 14 cm 38 cm
4 9 cm 42 cm
5 7 cm 20 cm
M20
TEXT
Measurement
Perimeter Word Problems
1. Each side of a square is 4 cm long. What is the perimeter? ________
2. A rectangle has a length of 12 cm and width of 6 cm.

What is the perimeter? ________
3. Two equilateral triangles are joined to form a rhombus. If each side of the triangle is
3 cm long, what is the perimeter of the rhombus? _________
4. A farmer put a fence around his farm. His fence is 2 km wide and 8 km long.
What is the perimeter of the fence?
M21
Measurement
Time Review Draw the hands on the clock from start to end.
When telling time, the short hand
tells the hour and the long hand tells 10 15 9 30
the minutes.
Time
We can Start Maze
9 30
skip count
55
60
by 5’s to count
10
the minutes
50
from one number
45 15 to the next. 3 00
40 20
9 15
35 25
6 00
3 : 30
9 : 00
6 : 15
4 : 45 9 : 00
8 : 00
3 :30
1 : 30
10 00
11: 30
10 15
3 :45
3 : 00
9 : 30
4 : 45
9 :00
End
M22
Measurement
TEXT
Telling Time (One-Minute Intervals) 1 23
Each “skip” line between the numbers on a clock stands for 1 minute.
This clock shows the minute hand pointing 3 lines past (after) the 12.
It is 3 minutes after (past) the hour.
5
10 This clock shows the minute hand between the 4 and 5. To count
the minutes, we first skip count by 5s until we get to 4. That is
15 20 minutes past (after) the hour. Then we count each line. That
is 3 more minutes past (after) the hour. It is 23 minutes past
5
20
(after) the hour. 10
1
2
3
Then we look at the hour hand. It is about half way past (after) 15
the 1. It is 23 minutes past (after) 1 o’clock or 1: 23. 20

1
2
3
For each clock, write the time to the nearest minute. The first one has been done for you.
a) b) c)
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d) e) f)
M23
Measurement
Elapsed Time: How Much Time Has Gone By?
On each clock, skip count by 5s to find how much time has gone by. Start at the pink
minute hand.
a) b) c)
Start
time
10
End
time 15
20
20 minutes
d) e) f)
Skip count by 5s to find out how much time has elapsed. The first one has been
started for you.
a) 7:50 to 8:25
7:50, 7:55, 8:00, 8:05, 8:10, _______, _______, _______ Elapsed time is __________.
0 5 10 15 20
b) 6:45 to 7:05
______, ______, ______, _____, _____ Elapsed time is _____________.
c) 2:55 to 3:25
______, ______, ______, _____, _____, _____, _____ Elapsed time is ____________.
d) 9:45 to 10:20
______, ______, ______, _____, _____, _____, _____, ______
Elapsed time is ___________.

M24
Measurement
TEXT
Elapsed Time (continued)
Count the minutes by 5s and the hours by 1s to find the time elapsed. The first one is
done for you.
a) 6:40 to 9:10
20 minutes 2 hours 10 minutes
6:40 6:45 6:50 6:55 7:00 8:00 9:00 9:05 9:10

Time elapsed: ____________________________________________________________
20 minutes + 2 hours + 10 minutes = 2 hours and 30 minutes
b) 10:50 to 2:05
10:50 10:55 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 2:05

Time elapsed: ____________________________________________________________
c) 6:40 to 9:15
6:40 6:45 6:50 6:55 7:00 8:00 9:00 9:05 9:10 9:15
Time elapsed: ____________________________________________________________
Count by 5-minute (min) and 1-hour (h) intervals to find the time elapsed between the
pairs of times. The first one is done for you.
a) 9:55 and 12:20
9:55, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 12:05, 12:10, 12:15, 12:20
0 5 min 1 h 1 h 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min
Time elapsed: 2 hours, 25 minutes
b) 4:50 and 6:10
________, ________, ________, ________, ________, ________
Time elapsed: ______________________________
c) 3:45 and 6:05
________, ________, ________, ________, ________, ________ ________
Time elapsed: ______________________________

M25
Geometry and Spatial Sense
Sides and Vertices of 2-D Figures
A polygon is a 2-D (flat) shape that has sides that are straight lines. All polygons have
sides (“edges”) and vertices (“corners”). One “corner” is called a vertex.
3
( ) vertices3 3
(3) sides
3 3
3
Count the number of sides and vertices on each of the following polygons. The first one
is done for you.
3
______sides ______sides ______sides
3 3
3
______vertices ______vertices ______vertices
3



Using a ruler, draw

a polygon with sides
as described below:
A 3 sides
B 4 sides
C 6 sides
Label each polygon
A,B, or C.
M26
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Introduction to Angles
Two lines that intersect (meet or cross each other) create an angle. The place where the
two lines intersect is called the vertex.
angle
angle angle
vertex vertex
vertex
We know that a right angle is formed when the lines intersect at exactly 90°. All squares
and rectangles have right angles. A right angle triangle includes one right angle.
Cool Stuff: The mathematical symbol used to mark a right angle (90°) is a small square.
90˚ right
angle
When the lines intersect at less than a right angle, an acute angle is formed.
Half a right angle is an acute angle that is 45°.
Examples:
45° 45°
When the lines intersect at more than a right angle, an obtuse angle is formed.
Examples:
Identify each angle below as less than a right angle, a right angle, or more than a right
angle. (You can check for right angles with the corner of a piece of paper.) Add the
right angle symbol to each right angle.
a) b) c) d)
e) f) g) h)
M27
Measuring Angles
180°
A protractor is the tool used to measure the size of an
angle. Each line on the protractor indicates one degree (°).
The protractor measures angles from 0° to 180°.
We know that a right angle is exactly 90°. 90° 90°
Examples:
We know that an acute angle is less than 90°.

50°
45°
Examples:
120°
An obtuse angle is greater than 90°. 100°
Examples:
A straight angle is 180°. The lines that form

the angle create a straight line. Example:
Without using a protractor, identify each angle as less than 90° or greater than 90°.
a) b) c)
Example:
less than 90°
d) e) f)
g) h) i)
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Parallel Lines
Parallel lines are like straight railroad tracks. Parallel lines are:
1. always exactly the same distance apart
2. straight.
Parallel lines never meet or cross each other, no matter how long they are. Parallel lines
can be of different lengths as long as they are always the same distance apart and are
straight.
Examples:
Cool Fact: Pairs of arrows like this are the mathematical symbol used to mark parallel lines.
Mark any pairs of lines that are parallel with arrows. The first one is done for you.
2. 3.
4.
1. Example:
5.
7. 8.
6.
Draw a second line parallel each of the four lines below. Use a ruler!
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Properties of Shapes Review
Review the following shapes.
No parallel lines: ONE pair of parallel lines: TWO pairs of parallel lines:
For each shape, first mark the parallel lines with arrows. Then mark the right angles
with squares. Write the number of pairs of parallel sides on the line. Last, fill in the
chart. One has been done for you.
Example:
A B C D
2 pairs of parallel lines
E F G H
I J K L
Number of Number of
Shape Shape
Right Angles Parallel Lines
0 0 pairs
1 1 pair
2
4 A 2 pairs A
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Quadrilaterals
A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides.
Examples:
5 sides = NOT quadrilateral 4 sides = quadrilateral 3 sides = NOT quadrilateral
Answer the questions about the following shapes.
Which shapes are quadrilaterals? _____________________________________________
Which shapes are NOT quadrilaterals? ________________________________________
Which shapes are polygons? _________________________________________________
Which shapes have a right (90°) angle? ________________________________________
What do shapes C, H, and M have in common? _________________________________
Which shapes have more than 4 vertices? ______________________________________
Which shapes are not polygons? ______________________________________________
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Special Quadrilaterals
Some quadrilaterals have special names. (Remember that a quadrilateral is a shape
with 4 sides.)
A parallelogram is a quadrilateral that has 2 pairs of parallel sides.
Examples:
A rectangle is a parallelogram with 4 right angles.
A square is a parallelogram that has 4 right angles and 4 sides of equal length.
A rhombus is a parallelogram with 4 sides of equal length.
A trapezoid is a quadrilateral that has only one pair of parallel sides.
Mark all the right (90°) angles on the following quadrilaterals. Then name the shapes.
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Symmetry
Symmetrical shapes are shapes that have two identical halves. We can imagine a line
that divides the two identical sides. This imaginary line is called a line of symmetry.
A shape can have more than one line of symmetry. The line of symmetry can go in any
direction.
The following shapes are NOT symmetrical because they can’t be divided into two
identical halves. They have no line of symmetry.
You can check for a line of Another way to check for

symmetry in different ways. symmetry is to fold the shape
One way is to place a mirror in half. If the halves on either
across half the shape. If the side match exactly, the fold
reflected image makes your shows a line of symmetry.
shape look whole again, the
shape is symmetrical.
Using a ruler, draw a horizontal line of symmetry through each figure.

A B C
Draw a vertical line of symmetry through each figure.

A B C
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More Symmetry
Draw a line of symmetry through each shape. Some have more than one line of
symmetry.
Print three letters of the alphabet that are symmetrical. Draw the line of symmetry for
A A
each.
Example:
BONUS: Print a letter that has 2 lines of symmetry. Draw both. _______________
Triangles
A right angle triangle is classified by one of its angles.
We can also classify triangles by the lengths of its sides.

An equilateral triangle has 3 sides of equal length
.
Cool Stuff: The mathematical symbol that indicates that sides are of equal length is a
pair of short lines on each of the equal lines.
An isosceles triangle has 2 sides of equal length.
A scalene triangle has NO sides of equal length.
Use a ruler to measure the sides of each triangle. Write each measurement beside the
line. Mark the equal lines with the symbol. Then complete the chart.
Classification of Triangle
Equilateral
Isosceles
Scalene
A B C D E F G
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Comparing Shapes
Fill in the chart by comparing Triangles A and B.
Triangle A Triangle B
Property Triangle A Triangle B A & B the Same? A & B Different?

Number of Edges
Number of Vertices
Number of Right Angles
Number of Pairs of
Parallel Sides
Has a Line of Symmetry?
(yes/no)
Number of Lines of Symmetry
Equilateral Triangle?
Fill in the chart by comparing Shapes C and D.

Shape C Shape D
Property Shape C Shape D C & D the Same? C & D Different?

Number of Edges
Number of Vertices
Number of Right Angles
Number of Pairs of
Parallel Sides
(yes/no)
Number of Lines of Symmetry
Equilateral Triangle?
List the similarities and differences between Shapes E and F.

Shape E Shape F
Hint: Think about edges, vertices, right angles, parallel sides, and symmetry.
Similarities Differences
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Shape Review
equilateral triangle right angle triangle
square parallelogram rhombus
rectangle trapezoid
pentagon (5 sides) hexagon (6 sides) heptagon (7 sides)
octogon (8 sides) nonagon (9 sides) decagon (10 sides)
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Shape Review Word Questions
Use a check mark to mark the correct shape.
Austin drew a shape with 4 sides. What two shapes could he have drawn?
____ rhombus
____ pentagon
____ parallelogram
____ circle
Kate found that a stop sign has 8 sides. She remembered that this shape is called a:
____ triangle
____ hexagon
____ octagon
____ rhombus
This piece of paper is a:

____ parallelogram
____ rhombus
____ trapezoid
____ rectangle
Anna folded a piece of paper into a 3-sided shape that included one right angle. That
shape is called a:
____ equilateral triangle
____ right angle triangle
____ heptagon
____ parallelogram
Mohammed drew a shape that had 6 sides and 6 vertices. What shape did he draw?
____ pentagon
____ decagon
____ quadrilateral
____ hexagon
A shape that has 4 sides and only 1 pair of parallel sides is called a:
____ square
____ rectangle
____ parallelogram
____ trapezoid
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Data Management and Probability
Sorting Data
Data are facts or pieces of information that are collected and sorted. For example,
your hair colour is a piece of data, and so is your age. We use categories to sort data.
For example, you could sort data about hair colour for kids in your class into
4 categories: brown hair, black hair, red hair, and blond hair.
Other examples:
Age of kids in my class—sort data into 2 categories: 9 or 10 years old
Gender—sort data into 2 categories: boy or girl
Sort the data below into categories. First, circle the birds. Then, underline the fish.
Last, put a box around the insects. How many animals in each category?
Categories: Birds ________ Fish ________ Insects ________
Sort the data below. Count how many in each category.
Categories: Fruit ______ Meat ______ Dairy Products ______
Match the data with the correct category.

A. cheese, pepperoni, mushroom ___ coins
B. penny, dime, loonie ___ pizza toppings
C. baseball, football, soccer ball ___ cities in Canada
D. maple, oak, pine ___ trees
E. Ottawa, Calgary, Halifax ___ sports balls

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Venn Diagrams
In math we can use circles to sort and compare items. Items inside the circle have a
specific attribute, e.g., “things that are red.” Objects outside the circle do not, e.g.
“things that are not red.”
Attribute: Tells something about what the item is like, e.g., its size, colour, or shape
Look at the shapes below. Then read the attributes in each circle. Put the letter for each
shape inside or outside the circle.
A B C D E F G
1. Example 2. 3.
Shapes Shapes Shapes
A Triangle Yellow Green

E
BG
CD
We can use two circles that overlap to show objects that fit two categories. This is
called a Venn diagram.
Sort the shapes above in each Venn diagram below. Put the letter for shape in the
correct circle. If a shape fits both categories, put it where the circles overlap.
Yellow Triangle Triangle Green
Square Red Blue Triangle
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Venn Diagrams
Sort the pictures according to the attributes in the Venn diagrams. Put the letter for each
one in the correct circle.
A B C D E F G H I J
Female Adult
A B C D E F G H
Used in the garden Starts with “r”

2
A B C D E F G H I
Has legs Living
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Venn Diagrams
Sort the numbers according to the attributes in the Venn diagrams.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Even Has a 1 in it
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Ends in 0 Has 5 in it
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Bar Graphs
Favourite Activities
Music Students at the Park
40 80
# OF PEOPLE
# OF STUDENTS
30 60
20 40 Children
Morning
10 20 Parents
0 Afternoon 0
gh oy oy er ng te ic al
l
n R h isn i Ki cn b
Si r. s .C M Sw Fly Pi ley
s. M r. l
M M M Vo
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES
How many students does Mr. Roy teach in How many parents like to play volleyball?
one day? ____________________ ____________________
Olympic Gold Medals Favourite Vegetables

70
120
60
100
# OF GOLD MEDALS
# OF CHILDREN
50
80
40
60
30 2008
40 Girls
20 2012 Boys
20
10 0
0 Peas Broccoli Corn Lettuce
Norway Canada USA
VEGETABLES
COUNTRIES COMPETING IN THE OLYMPICS
How many gold medals did Canada win in How many more boys and girls like corn
2008? ____________________ than like peas? _______________________
Favourite Animal Preferred Source for Books

70 100
60 80
# OF PEOPLE
# OF STUDENTS
50 60
40 40
Girls Bookstore
30
Boys 20 Library
20
0
10
t ur
e
te ry zles ou
r
0 ven ys Puz um
M H
Ad
Monkey Lion Tiger
TYPE OF BOOKS
ANIMALS
How many boys chose a tiger? How many people preferred to get puzzle
____________________ books at the bookstore? _______________
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Bar Graphs
Use the bar graph to fill in the chart below.
Home Country of Visitors to Canada
Home Country of Visitors to Canada
12
Country Thousands of people
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE
10
8 1990s 2000s
6 Mexico
1990’s
4 England
2 2000’s
USA
0
Mexico England USA India India
COUNTRIES
Drama Club Committees Use the bar graph to fill in the chart below.
30
Drama Club Committees
25
20 Committee Parents Children
# OF PEOPLE
15 Lights
Parents
10 Set Painting
5 Children
Costumes
0
Lights Set Costumes
Painting
COMMITTEES
Fruit consumption per Capita (kg) in 2012

Country January to June July to December
Canada 6 7
USA 3 4
Mexico 7 8
Use the chart above to fill in the graph below.
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
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Patterning
Patterns
Find the difference between the numbers. Write your answer in the circle. (Count on
your fingers for help.) The first one is done for you.
+3
3 6 4 9 7 10 21 26
32 37 33 39 88 92 13 21
51 55 46 49 28 32 89 98
Use the number line to find the difference between the numbers below.
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
33 36 34 38 33 40 39 42
31 35 35 39 37 42 41 43
Use the number line above to find the difference between the numbers.
32 + = 36 33 + = 40 36 + = 42
+ 33 = 39 + 38 = 41 + 34 = 41
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Patterning
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Patterns
Add the number in the circle to the number beside it. Put the answer on the line.
+4 +3 +4 +3
6 9 7 21
+3 +7 +8 +6
18 14 12 19
Find the gap between the numbers in the following patterns. Fill in the circles. Then
extend the patterns. The first one is done for you.
Example:
+2 +2 +2 +2 +2
2, 4, 6, 8 10 12 2, 6, 10,
3, 7, 11, 1, 4, 7,
33, 36, 39,
22, 25, 28,
84, 86, 88, 19, 21, 23,
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Patterning
Counting Backwards
What number must you subtract from the larger number to get the smaller number?
Example: 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
-3
33 30 35 29 29 26 32 25
31 26 34 27 33 28 24 19
Find the gap between the numbers by counting backwards.
50 48 66 63 57 52 86 81
100 98 52 47 24 19 33 30
Use the number line above to find the difference between the numbers.
33 – ___ = 30 32 – ___ = 28 28 – ___ = 24
34 – ___ = 29 33 – ___ = 27 32 – ___ = 26
Subtract the numbers in the circle from the number beside it. Put the answer on the line.
6 7 31 29
34 32 26 35
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Patterning
Counting Backwards
We can find decreasing patterns using subtraction. Look at the example.
Example:
11, 9, 7, 5,
Step1: Step 2:
–2 –2 –2 –2 –2
11, 9, 7, 5, 11, 9, 7, 5,
Extend the following decreasing patterns. First, find the gaps and fill in the circles.
Then, extend the patterns.
10, 8, 6, 12, 10, 8,
70, 60, 50, 25, 20, 15,
24, 23, 22, 100, 95, 90,
Extend the patterns. (Hint: Find the gaps first.)
–5 –5 –5 –5 –5
30, 25, 20, 15 10
___, 5
___, ___ 89, 86, 83, ___, ___, ___
21, 18, 15, ___, ___, ___ 24, 20, 16, ___, ___, ___
90, 80, 70, ___, ___, ___ 38, 32, 26, ___, ___, ___
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Patterning
Patterning Vocabulary Review
Read and review the tables.
Columns run Columns are numbered The 3rd column
up and down. left to right. is shaded.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Shade the correct columns:

The 2nd column. The 3rd column. The 1st column. The 4th column.
Rows run side to side. Rows are numbered

from top to bottom. The 2nd row is shaded.
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Shade the correct rows:

The 1st row. The 3rd row. The 2nd row. The 4th row.
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Patterning
Multiplication Patterns
Complete the multiplication table.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
x
10
What patterns do you see in the green (2s) column?
What patterns do you seen in the blue (5s) column?
What patterns do you see in the red (10s) column?
What patterns do you see in the 2s (purple) row?
What patterns do you see in the 5s (orange) row?
What patterns do you see in the 10s (brown) row?
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Patterning
Number Pyramids
Can you see the rule for the pyramid patterns below?
12 19
4 8 10 4 8 10 9
2 2 3 5 6 4 1 3 5 4 6 3
Write the rule here.
Use the same rule to fill in the missing numbers below.
1 3 4 2 6 3 3 9 10 4
6 10 12 9 10
3 5 7 4 1
30 50 50 45
10 20 10 40 41 33
Super challenge! Use the same rule below. Good luck!
15
15 7
2 4 6 10 7 3
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Patterning
Sudoku - How to play
Fill in the blanks so that each row, column, and ‘box’ has a 1,2,3, and 4 in it. Each
number can go only once in each row, column, or box. Look at the completed example
with an adult. Then start puzzling!
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Patterning
Increasing Growth Patterns
We want to find the pattern for the number sequence below.
1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 16, ____
Step 1 Draw the “gap bubbles” between the numbers.
1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 16,
Step 2 Find the difference between the numbers.
+1 +2 +3 +4 +5
1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 16,
Step 3 Do you see the pattern? What should be in the final gap bubble?
Did you say +6? Right!!
+6
16,
Step 4 Next, find the next term in the sequence by adding 6 to 16.
16 + 6 = 22
Now we know that 22 is the next term in the pattern.

Fill it in.
+1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6
1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 16, 22
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Patterning
Increasing Growth Patterns
Try these growth patterns.
1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 16,
1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21,
Now you put in the “gap bubbles.” Challenge:

Then fill in the box. “Gap Bubbles” Maze
2 are done for you.
2
1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 4 +3
7
9 12
1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21, 28,
+2
14
1, 1, 2, 4, 7,
17
19
3, 5, 8, 12, 17, 22
24
6, 8, 11, 15, 20, 26, 27

34 37
29 32
6, 7, 9, 12, 16, 21, 27,
39
7, 8, 10, 13, 17, 22, 28,

42
44
47
5, 7, 10, 14, 19,
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Patterning
T-tables: Geometric Growth Patterns
Read the word problem.
Bob Wong’s Hardware Store ordered 4 hammers in February, 12 hammers in March,
36 hammers in April, and 108 hammers in May. If this pattern continues, how many
hammers will the store order in June?
First, we need to look for a pattern.
Step 1 Draw a T-table.
Step 2
Fill in the table with months and number of hammers.
Add “gap bubbles”. Find the gaps and fill them in. # OF
MONTH HAMMERS
February 4
x3
Step 3 March 12
x3
What do you notice? Hammers are increasing. April 36
x3
The number of hammers is tripling every month! May 108
x3
June ?
Step 4
In June there will be 3 times the hammers as in May. This
is 108 x 3 = 324.
Step 5
Write out in words the answer to the question from the word problem.
Bob Wong’s Hardware Store will order 324 hammers in June.

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Patterning
T-tables: Geometric Growth Patterns
Read the word problem. Fill in the blanks.
Samantha did 36 sit-ups on Wednesday, 45 sit-ups on Thursday, 54 sit-ups on

Friday, 63 sit-ups on Saturday, and 72 sit-ups on Sunday. If this pattern continues,
how many sit-ups will Samantha do on Monday?
Fill in the blanks on the T-table.
# of Sit Ups
Wednesday 36
Saturday
Sunday
Samantha will do ___________ sit ups on Monday.
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Patterning
Geometric Growth Patterns
Try these. Draw your own “gap bubbles” for each one.
1, 2, ____ , 8, 16
1, 3, ____ , 27, 81, 243
1, ____ , 100, 1000
1, ____ , 25, 125, 625
2, 4, 8, 16, ____ , 64,
Good Job!
2, 4, 8, 16, ____ ,
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Solutions
Number Sense and Numeration Number Sense and Numeration Number Sense and Numeration
TEXT
Factors of Nine Factors of Eight Review Five Times Table:
Skip count by 9s to complete the chart. Skip count by 8s to complete the chart.
1x5=5 2 x 5 = 10 3 x 5 = 15 4 x 5 = 20 5 x 5 = 25
X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6 x 5 = 30 7 x 5 = 35 8 x 5 = 40 9 x 5 = 45 10 x 5 = 50
9 0 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90 8 0 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80
Step 4: The Six Times Table
Multiply. You now know your 8 and 9 times tables. That means you already know 6 x 9 = 54
Multiply.
and 6 x 8 = 48. Most of us know our 5 times table already
0 10 1 2 8 3 0 10 1 2 8 5 because we can skip count by 5s. So you know 6 x 5 = 30 too! If you know your
×9 ×9 ×9 ×9 ×9 ×9 ×8 ×8 ×8 ×8 ×8 ×8 5 times table and you can add, then the 6 times table is easy!
Here’s an example: 6 x 4 = 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4
0 90 9 18 72 27 0 80 8 16 64 40
4 x 5 = 20.
7 5 6 0 10 1 7 4 6 0 10 1
×9 ×9 ×9 ×9 ×9 ×9 ×8 ×8 ×8 ×8 ×8 ×8 This is 4 more.
63 45 54 0 90 9 56 32 48 0 80 8 So, 4 x 6 = 4 x 5 + 4 = 20 + 4 = 24
Review these:
2 x 6 = 2 x 5 + 2 = 1 0 + 2 = 1 2
9 8 3 7 4 6 9 8 3 7 4 6 3 x 6 = 3 x 5 + 3 = 1 5 + 3 = 1 8
×9 ×9 ×9 ×9 ×9 ×9 ×8 ×8 ×8 ×8 ×8 ×8 4 x 6 = 4 x 5 + 4 = 2 0 + 4 = 2 4
81 72 27 63 36 54 72 64 24 56 32 48
5 x 6 = 5 x 5 + 5 = 2 5 + 5 = 3 0
6 x 6 = 6 x 5 + 6 = 3 0 + 6 = 3 6
7 x 6 = 7 x 5 + 7 = 3 5 + 7 = 4 2
5 7 2 8 9 4 5 4 2 3 9 7 8 x 6 = 8 x 5 + 8 = 4 0 + 8 = 4 8
×9 ×9 ×9 ×9 ×9 ×9 ×8 ×8 ×8 ×8 ×8 ×8
9 x 6 = 9 x 5 + 9 = 4 5 + 9 = 5 4
45 63 18 72 81 36 40 32 16 24 72 56
10 x 10 = 10 x 5 + 10 = 50 + 10 = 60
4 6 7 7
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Number Sense and Numeration Number Sense and Numeration
TEXT
Factors of Six Multiplication Word Problems
Step 5: The Seven Times Table Hint: “Of” means “x” or “multiply”.
Skip count by 6s to complete the chart. Now you know the 6, 8, and 9 times tables. That means you already know 1. Reid and John each raked 4 piles of leaves. How many piles of leaves were raked
5 x 7 = 35, 6 x 7 = 42, 8 x 7 = 56, 9 x 7 = 63 plus you know 1 x 7 = 7. You have in all?
X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 only four new facts to memorize! 2 4
_________ x ________ 8
= _________
2 x 7 = 14 3 x 7 = 21 4 x 7 = 28 7 x 7 = 49
6 0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 2. Last month it snowed 8 centimetres each week. How many centimetres of snow did
Factors of Seven it snow all together last month? Hint: Last month had 4 weeks.
Multiply. 4
__________ 8
x __________ 32
= _________
0 10 1 2 8 3 3. Six friends go to the movies. The admission costs $7 each. How much will it cost for
×6 ×6 ×6 ×6 ×6 ×6 X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 them altogether?
6
__________ 7
x _________ 42
= __________
0 60 6 12 48 18 7 0 7 14 21 28 35 42 49 56 63 70 4. Jack ate 4 apples each week for a month. How many apples did Jack eat all
Multiply. together? Hint: The month had 4 weeks.
__________
4 x _________
4 = __________
16
0 10 1 2 8 3
×7 ×7 ×7 ×7 ×7 ×7 5. Jeff counted the number of ads on the sides of 4 buses. Each bus had 9 ads.
7 4 6 0 10 1 How many ads were there altogether?
0 70 7 14 56 21 4
_________ 9
x _________ = __________
36
×6 ×6 ×6 ×6 ×6 ×6
6. Elaine played six games of hockey each week for seven weeks. How many hockey
42 24 36 0 60 6 games did she play altogether?
7 4 6 0 10 1 _________
6 x _________
7 = __________
42
×7 ×7 ×7 ×7 ×7 ×7
Fill in box with the missing factor.
49 28 42 0 70 7
9 8 3 7 4 6 4 7 6 9 3 5
×6 ×6 ×6 ×6 ×6 ×6 ×7 ×2 ×7 ×4 ×8 × 4
54 48 18 42 24 36 9 8 3 6 7 4 28 14 42 36 24 20
×7 ×7 ×7 ×7 ×7 ×7
9 6 7 5 2 6
63 56 21 42 49 28 ×4 ×9 ×9 ×7 ×7 × 9
5 7 2 3 9 7 36 54 63 35 14 54
×6 ×6 ×6 ×6 ×6 ×6 2 4 0 3 9 8 8 5 8 4 4 7
30 42 12 18 54 42 ×7 ×7 ×7 ×7 ×7 ×7 ×3 ×8 ×2 ×8 ×6 × 7
14 28 0 21 63 56 24 40 16 32 24 49
8 9 10
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TEXT Measurement
TEXT
Measurement
Multiplication to 10 x 10 Estimating Lengths in Centimetres Measuring in Centimetres
Fill in the grid by multiplying each factor.
A centimetre is a unit of measurement used for length, height, and thickness. We use Sam measures the distance between the arrows by counting the number of “skips” it
1cm takes to move from one to the other. Each skip is one centimetre.
X 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
cm for short.
6
Sam counted __________ centimetres (cm) Start
at 0
1 2 3 4 5 6
End
at 6
0 cm 1 2 3 4 5 between the arrows.

1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6
Put your finger on the ruler. Which finger is closest to 1 centimetre (cm) wide? You can
Measure the distance between the arrows. Record the answer on the line.
2 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 use this finger to estimate 1 cm. Use this finger to measure the following items. Fill in
the blanks.
My eraser is approximately _____________ cm long. 0 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 cm 0 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 cm
3 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
_______ _______
My pencil is approximately ____________ cm long.
4 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40
1cm
0 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
0 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 cm
_______ 0 cm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 cm
_______
5 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Put your hand on the ruler. Spread your fingers until you cover 10 cm. Now you can
use your hand to estimate 10 cm. Use your hand to measure the following items. Fill in
the blanks. Answers will vary.
6 18 42 2 cm 3
19 _______ cm
6 12 24 30 36 48 54 60 6 cm 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 _______ 12 cm 13 14 15 16 17 18
My table is approximately __________ cm long. Measure each line. Record the length in the box. Don’t forget to include the units.
7 7 14 21 28 35 42 49 56 63 70
My arm is approximately ___________ cm long.
t
Starre
he
8 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 My TV is approximately ___________ cm long.
mm 1cm 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
My door is approximately ___________ cm long.

9
14 cm
9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
Choose four more objects to measure with your hand. Fill in the blanks below.
10 Answers will vary. 9 cm
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
a) ___________________________ is approximately __________________ cm long.
b) __________________________ is approximately __________________ cm long. 5 cm

c) __________________________ is approximately __________________ cm long.
10 cm
d) __________________________ is approximately __________________ cm long.
2 cm 13
11 12
Measurement
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Measurement Measurement
Estimating in Millimetres Measuring in Millimetres Estimating in Metres
This ruler shows centimetres (cm) and millimeters (mm). There are 10 mm in 1 cm. Ashley wants to measure a line that is 33 mm long. She does not have to count each A metre (m) is a unit of measurement used for length, height, and thickness.
millimeter. Rather, she will count by 10s until she reaches 30. Then she will count on by It is equal to 100 cm.
1s until she reaches 33mm.
mm 1cm 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 31 32 Hint: 1000 mm = 1 m
10 20 30 33 Convert the following measurements. Fill in the blanks.
100 cm = 1 m
4
The line is ___________ 40
cm long. The line is ____________ mm long. mm 1cm 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Think about it: m cm m cm cm m
There are 10 millimetres in each centimetre. We can convert measurements from Measure each blue line. 1 100 4 400 300 3
centimetres to millimeters by multiplying. We multiply measurement in centimetres by
________
10 to find out the measurement in millimetres. 3 300 16 1600 1000 10
mm 1cm mm 1cm
2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 6
9 900 39 3900 1500 15
Remember that your finger is about 1 centimetre wide. That means it is about 10 mm
42
__________mm 28
__________mm 15 1500 45 4500 400 4
wide. Use your finger to estimate the length of the following objects in centimetres.
Measure the distance between each pair of arrows. 75 7500 63 6300 700 7
Then convert the measurement to millimetres. Fill in the blanks. Answers will vary.
a) My pencil is about _________ cm long. That is _________ mm long.
b) My sock is about _________ cm wide. That is ________ mm wide.
Kilometres
c) My eraser is about ________ cm wide. That is ________ mm wide. mm 1cm 2 3 4 5 6 mm 1cm 2 3 4 5 6
A kilometre (km) is a unit of measurement used for length or distance. One km is equal
d) My shoe is about ________ cm long. That is _________ mm long.
to 1000 m.
36
__________mm 28
__________mm
Use the map to find out distances.
Fill in the blanks.
1 mm tall 10 mm tall Comparing Centimetres and Millimetres The driving distance between:
dime Fill in the blanks.
110 km;
a) Ottawa and Peterborough is _____
10
To convert one centimetre (cm) to millimetres (mm), we multiply by ___________.
Ask someone if you may borrow a dime. One dime is about 1 mm tall. That means a 100 km
60 km
stack of 10 dimes would be about 10 mm tall. How many centimetres tall would the 30 km;
b) Toronto and Hamilton is _____
stack be? If you said 1 cm tall, you are right! cm mm cm mm cm mm cm mm 50 km
210 km;
c) Sudbury and Niagara Falls is ______ 50 km
How many dimes would you need to build a stack: 1 10 2 20 5 50 10 100
230 km.
d) Windsor and Belleville is _______ 30 km
30
3 cm tall? _______ 70
7 cm tall? _______ 50
5 cm tall? _______ 80
8 cm tall? _______ 67 670 12 120 40 400 287 2870 30 km
100 km
40
40 mm tall? _______ 20
20 mm tall? _______ 6
6 mm tall? _______ 11
11 mm tall?_______ 78 780 132 1320 270 2700 123 1230
Scal e
10 0 0 10 0 200 300
km km
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Assigning Appropriate Units Perimeter Measuring Perimeter
Different units are appropriate for different lengths. Look at the examples below. Find the perimeter of each shape. Don’t forget to include the units. Which shape has
A perimeter is the total distance around a shape. We find perimeter of a shape by
the largest perimeter? Circle it. 5 cm 5 cm
adding together the measurements of all of its sides.
5 cm 1 cm 1 cm
8 cm 6 cm
1 cm 1 cm
5 cm 5 cm
The thickness of a The width of a finger The width of your The height of a child in The distance you can 1 cm 1 cm 3 cm 3 cm 3 cm 3 cm
dime is about is about hand is about kindergarten is about walk in 15 minutes is
1 mm 1 cm. 10 cm 1 m. about 1 km.
6 cm
Number the items in each red box from shortest to longest. Use 1 for the shortest, 2 for 5 cm
next longest, and 3 for longest. Then add the appropriate units that you would use to 5 cm 3 cm
measure each item. 16 cm
perimeter: ________ 20 cm
perimeter: ________ perimeter:18 cm
________
8 cm 8 cm
Hint: You can use the pictures above for help.
7 cm Find the perimeter of each shape. Which shape has the smallest perimeter in each
5 cm
group? Circle it.
2
# ________ 3
# ________ 1
# ________ 1
# ________
m
units ________ km
units ________ cm
units ________ units mm
________
8 cm 5 cm
1 2 3 2 To find the perimeter of the square we add 8 cm + 8 cm + 8 cm + 8 cm = 32 cm.

# ________ # ________ # ________ # ________
cm m km cm To find the perimeter of the rectangle we add 1 cm + 6 cm + 1 cm + 6 cm = 14 cm.
units ________ units ________ units ________ units ________ 20 units 14 units 12 units
To find the perimeter of the triangle we add 5 cm + 5 cm + 7 cm = 17 cm.
Measuring the Perimeter of a Shape

In the shapes below, each square is one unit. To find the perimeter of each shape, count
3
# ________ 1
# ________ 2
# ________ 3
# ________ up the number of squares on all its sides. Write the perimeter on the line. The first one is
m
units ________ mm
units ________ cm
units ________ m
units ________ started for you. = 1 unit
Draw a line from the short form to the unit of measurement. Then continue the line to
16 units 12 units 10 units
the item you would measure with these units. 5
1
mm centimetre 4 2
2
2
1
cm millimetre 5
m kilometre
MY
SCHOOL
22
________ units 20 units
________ 32 units
________ 36 units
________ 14 units 24 units 20 units
km metre
24 18 19
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Perimeter Word Problems Time Review Draw the hands on the clock from start to end.
Measuring Perimeter 3 cm
Find the perimeter of each shape. 16 cm
1. Each side of a square is 4 cm long. What is the perimeter? ________ When telling time, the short hand
tells the hour and the long hand tells 10 15 9 30
6 cm 2 cm 2 cm Time
the minutes.
2. A rectangle has a length of 12 cm and width of 6 cm. We can Start Maze
3 cm 9 30
36 cm
What is the perimeter? ________ skip count
10 cm
perimeter: ____________ 60
by 5’s to count
55
10
the minutes
6 cm 6 cm 50
from one number
3. Two equilateral triangles are joined to form a rhombus. If each side of the triangle is
45 15 to the next. 3 00
12 cm
3 cm long, what is the perimeter of the rhombus? _________
40 20
9 15
35 25
6 00
5 cm
6 cm
1 cm 1 cm 3 : 30
24 cm
perimeter: ____________
3 cm 3 cm 1 cm 1 cm 4. A farmer put a fence around his farm. His fence is 2 km wide and 8 km long.
What is the perimeter of the fence? 9 : 00
3 cm 3 cm The perimter is 20 km.
3 cm 3 cm 6 : 15
9cm 18 cm
perimeter: ____________
perimeter: ____________
4 : 45 9 : 00
Complete the following table.
l 8 : 00
Example:
P=l+l+w+w l = length w w 3 :30
w = width
1 : 30
= (2 x l) + (2 x w)
l 10 00
11: 30
Rectangle Length Width Perimeter
10 15
3 :45
1 10 cm x 2 = 20 cm 5 cm x 2 = 10 cm 30 cm
2 15 cm x 2 = 30 cm 13 cm x 2 = 26 cm 56 cm 3 : 00
3 14 cm x 2 = 28 cm 5 cm x 2 = 10 cm 38 cm 9 : 30
4 12 cm x 2 = 24 cm 9 cm x 2 = 18 cm 42 cm 4 : 45
9 :00
5 7 cm x 2 = 14 cm 3 cm x 2 = 6 cm 20 cm End
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Telling Time (One-Minute Intervals) 1 23 Elapsed Time: How Much Time Has Gone By? Elapsed Time (continued)
On each clock, skip count by 5s to find how much time has gone by. Start at the pink Count the minutes by 5s and the hours by 1s to find the time elapsed. The first one is
Each “skip” line between the numbers on a clock stands for 1 minute. minute hand. done for you.
This clock shows the minute hand pointing 3 lines past (after) the 12. a) b) c)
Start a) 6:40 to 9:10
It is 3 minutes after (past) the hour. Example: time
5 5
10 This clock shows the minute hand between the 4 and 5. To count
the minutes, we first skip count by 5s until we get to 4. That is 10 6:40 6:45 6:50 6:55 7:00 8:00 9:00 9:05 9:10
15 20 minutes past (after) the hour. Then we count each line. That End Time elapsed: 20 minutes + 2 hours + 10 minutes = 2 hours and 30 minutes
is 3 more minutes past (after) the hour. It is 23 minutes past time 15
20
(after) the hour. 20 b) 10:50 to 2:05
1 20 minutes 30 minutes 25 minutes 3 hours 5 minutes
2 10 minutes
3
Then we look at the hour hand. It is about half way past (after)
the 1. It is 23 minutes past (after) 1 o’clock or 1: 23. d) e) f)
10:50 10:55 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 2:05
Time elapsed: 10
____________________________________________________________
minutes + 3 hours + 5 minutes = 3 hours and 15 minutes
For each clock, write the time to the nearest minute. The first one has been done for you. c) 6:40 to 9:15
a) b) c)
6:40 6:45 6:50 6:55 7:00 8:00 9:00 9:05 9:10 9:15
35 minutes 20 minutes 35 minutes Time elapsed: 20
____________________________________________________________
minutes + 2 hours + 15 minutes = 2 hours and 35 minutes
Skip count by 5s to find out how much time has elapsed. The first one has been Count by 5-minute (min) and 1-hour (h) intervals to find the time elapsed between the
started for you. pairs of times. The first one is done for you.
a) 9:55 and 12:20
6 26 1 40 8 27 a) 7:50 to 8:25 9:55, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 12:05, 12:10, 12:15, 12:20
7:50, 7:55, 8:00, 8:05, 8:10, _______, 8:20 _______
8:15 _______, 8:25 Elapsed time is __________.
35 minutes
0 5 min 1 h 1 h 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Time elapsed: 2 hours, 25 minutes
b) 6:45 to 7:05 b) 4:50 and 6:10
d) e) f)
6:45 ______,
______, 6:50 ______,
6:55 _____,
7:00 _____
7:05 Elapsed time is _____________.
20 minutes 4:50
________, 4:55
________, 5:00
________, 6:00
________, 6:05
________, 6:10
________
0 5 10 15 20
0 5 min 5 min 1h 5 min 5 min
c) 2:55 to 3:25
1 hours, 20 minutes
Time elapsed: ______________________________
______,
2:55 ______,
3:00 ______,
3:05 _____,
3:10 _____,
3:15 _____,
3:20 _____ 30 minutes
3:25 Elapsed time is ____________.
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
c) 3:45 and 6:05
d) 9:45 to 10:20
______,
9:45 ______,
9:50 ______, _____, _____,
9:55 10:00 10:05 _____,
10:10 _____,
10:15 ______
10:20 3:45
________, 3:50
________, 3:55
________, 4:00
________, 5:00
________, 6:05
6:00 ________
________
6 08 4 46 6 50 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 0 5 min 5 min 5 min 1h 1h 5 min
35 minutes
Elapsed time is ___________. 2 hours, 20 minutes
24 Time elapsed: ______________________________ 25
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TEXT Geometry and Spatial Sense
Sides and Vertices of 2-D Figures Introduction to Angles Measuring Angles
A polygon is a 2-D (flat) shape that has sides that are straight lines. All polygons have Two lines that intersect (meet or cross each other) create an angle. The place where the A protractor is the tool used to measure the size of an 180°
sides (“edges”) and vertices (“corners”). One “corner” is called a vertex. two lines intersect is called the vertex. angle. Each line on the protractor indicates one degree (°).
✓ angle The protractor measures angles from 0° to 180°.
( ) vertices✓ ✓ angle angle
(✓) sides vertex vertex
vertex
We know that a right angle is exactly 90°. 90° 90°
✓ ✓
We know that a right angle is formed when the lines intersect at exactly 90°. All squares Examples:
✓
and rectangles have right angles. A right angle triangle includes one right angle.
Count the number of sides and vertices on each of the following polygons. The first one
is done for you.
Cool Stuff: The mathematical symbol used to mark a right angle (90°) is a small square. We know that an acute angle is less card 90°.
3
______sides 4
______sides 5
______sides 45°
50°
✓ 90˚ right
✓ Examples:
3
______vertices 4
______vertices 5
______vertices angle
✓
An obtuse angle is greater than 90°. 120°
4 8 3 When the lines intersect at less than a right angle, an acute angle is formed. 100°
Half a right angle is an acute angle that is 45°. Examples:
4
______vertices 8
______vertices 3
______vertices Examples:
45° 45°
A straight angle is 180°. The lines that form

8
______sides 10
______sides 16
______sides When the lines intersect at more than a right angle, an obtuse angle is formed.
the angle create a straight line. Example:
Examples:
8
______vertices 10
______vertices 16
______vertices
Without using a protractor, identify each angle as less than 90° or greater than 90°.
Identify each angle below as less than a right angle, a right angle, or more than a right a) b) c)
______sides
7 ______sides
8 ______sides
10 angle. (You can check for right angles with the corner of a piece of paper.) Add the Example:
right angle symbol to each right angle.
7
______vertices 8
______vertices 10
______vertices
a) b) c) d) less than 90° greater than 90° less than 90°
Using a ruler, draw d) e) f)

a polygon with sides less than right angle right angle less than right angle more than right angle
as described below:
A 3 sides B C e) f) g) h) less than 90° greater than 90° less than 90°
B 4 sides A
C 6 sides g) h) i)
Label each polygon
A,B, or C. right angle more than right angle less than right angle more than right angle
Answers will vary.
27 greater than 90° less than 90° 28 greater than 90°
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Parallel Lines Properties of Shapes Review Quadrilaterals

Review the following shapes. A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides.
Parallel lines are like straight railroad tracks. Parallel lines are:
1. always exactly the same distance apart Examples:
No parallel lines: ONE pair of parallel lines: TWO pairs of parallel lines:
2. straight.
Parallel lines never meet or cross each other, no matter how long they are. Parallel lines
can be of different lengths as long as they are always the same distance apart and are
straight.
Examples:
5 sides = NOT quadrilateral 4 sides = quadrilateral 3 sides = NOT quadrilateral
For each shape, first mark the parallel lines with arrows. Then mark the right angles
with squares. Write the number of pairs of parallel sides on the line. Last, fill in the Answer the questions about the following shapes.
chart. One has been done for you.
Example:
Cool Fact: Pairs of arrows like this are the mathematical symbol used to mark parallel lines.
Mark any pairs of lines that are parallel with arrows. The first one is done for you. A B C D
2. 3.
4.
1. Example: 2 pairs of parallel lines 1 pair parallel lines 2 pairs of parallel lines 2 pairs of parallel lines
5.
7. 8. E F G H
6. no pairs parallel lines 2 pairs of parallel lines 1 pair parallel lines 22pairs
pairsof
ofparallel
parallellines
lines
A, B, F, G, K, L
Which shapes are quadrilaterals? _____________________________________________
C, D, E, H, I, J, M, N, O, P
Which shapes are NOT quadrilaterals? ________________________________________
Draw a second line parallel each of the four lines below. Use a ruler!
I J K L A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, P
Which shapes are polygons? _________________________________________________
A, B, E, F, H, I ,L, M, O, P
Which shapes have a right (90°) angle? ________________________________________
no pairs parallel lines no pairs parallel lines 1 pair parallel lines 1 pair parallel lines
They are all triangles.
What do shapes C, H, and M have in common? _________________________________
Number of Number of
Shape Shape
Right Angles Parallel Lines D, E, I, J, P
Which shapes have more than 4 vertices? ______________________________________
0 CEFJ 0 pairs E IJ
1 I N, O
2 BGKL
1 pair BGKL Which shapes are not polygons? ______________________________________________
4 A DH 2 pairs AC DFH
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Geometry and Spatial Sense Geometry and Spatial Sense

Special Quadrilaterals Symmetry More Symmetry
Some quadrilaterals have special names. (Remember that a quadrilateral is a shape Symmetrical shapes are shapes that have two identical halves. We can imagine a line Draw a line of symmetry through each shape. Some have more than one line of
with 4 sides.) that divides the two identical sides. This imaginary line is called a line of symmetry. symmetry.
A parallelogram is a quadrilateral that has 2 pairs of parallel sides. A shape can have more than one line of symmetry. The line of symmetry can go in any
Examples: direction.
Print three letters of the alphabet that are symmetrical. Draw the line of symmetry for
AD
each.
A rectangle is a parallelogram with 4 right angles. The following shapes are NOT symmetrical because they can’t be divided into two
Example:
H I M O T U V W X Y
identical halves. They have no line of symmetry.
H I O X
BONUS: Print a letter that has 2 lines of symmetry. Draw both.
_______________
A square is a parallelogram that has 4 right angles and 4 sides of equal length. Triangles
A right angle triangle is classified by one of its angles.
You can check for a line of Another way to check for
symmetry in different ways. symmetry is to fold the shape We can also classify triangles by the lengths of its sides.
A rhombus is a parallelogram with 4 sides of equal length.
One way is to place a mirror in half. If the halves on either An equilateral triangle has 3 sides of equal length
across half the shape. If the side match exactly, the fold .
reflected image makes your shows a line of symmetry. Cool Stuff: The mathematical symbol that indicates that sides are of equal length is a
shape look whole again, the pair of short lines on each of the equal lines.
A trapezoid is a quadrilateral that has only one pair of parallel sides.
shape is symmetrical.
An isosceles triangle has 2 sides of equal length.
Using a ruler, draw a horizontal line of symmetry through each figure. A scalene triangle has NO sides of equal length.
Mark all the right (90°) angles on the following quadrilaterals. Then name the shapes.
A B C
Use a ruler to measure the sides of each triangle. Write each measurement beside the
line. Mark the equal lines with the symbol. Then complete the chart.
Classification of Triangle Triangle
rectangle rhombus square trapezoid
Equilateral F
Isosceles ABE
Draw a vertical line of symmetry through each figure. Scalene CDG
A B C A B C D E F G
parallelogram parallelogram trapezoid square
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Comparing Shapes Shape Review Word Questions
Fill in the chart by comparing Triangles A and B. Use a check mark to mark the correct shape. Data are facts or pieces of information that are collected and sorted. For example,
your hair colour is a piece of data, and so is your age. We use categories to sort data.
Triangle A Triangle B Austin drew a shape with 4 sides. What two shapes could he have drawn?
For example, you could sort data about hair colour for kids in your class into
____
✓ rhombus 4 categories: brown hair, black hair, red hair, and blond hair.
____ pentagon
Property Triangle A Triangle B A & B the Same? A & B Different? ____
✓ parallelogram Other examples:
Number of Edges 3 3 ____ circle Age of kids in my class—sort data into 2 categories: 9 or 10 years old
Number of Vertices 3 3
Number of Right Angles 1 0
Number of Pairs of Kate found that a stop sign has 8 sides. She remembered that this shape is called a: Gender—sort data into 2 categories: boy or girl
Parallel Sides 0 0 ____ triangle
Has a Line of Symmetry? ____ hexagon Sort the data below into categories. First, circle the birds. Then, underline the fish.
(yes/no) no yes
Number of Lines of Symmetry 0 3
✓ octagon
____ Last, put a box around the insects. How many animals in each category?
Equilateral Triangle? no yes ____ rhombus
Fill in the chart by comparing Shapes C and D. This piece of paper is a:

____ parallelogram
Shape C Shape D
____ rhombus Categories: 4
Birds ________ 2
Fish ________ 2
Insects ________
____ trapezoid
✓ rectangle
____
Sort the data below. Count how many in each category.
Property Shape C Shape D C & D the Same? C & D Different?
Number of Edges
Anna folded a piece of paper into a 3-sided shape that included one right angle. That
4 4
Number of Vertices 4 4 shape is called a:
Number of Right Angles 4 0 ____ equilateral triangle
Number of Pairs of ____
✓ right angle triangle
Parallel Sides 2 2
____ heptagon Categories: 3
Fruit ______ 3
Meat ______ 3
Dairy Products ______
(yes/no) yes no ____ parallelogram
Number of Lines of Symmetry 2 1
Equilateral Triangle? no no Mohammed drew a shape that had 6 sides and 6 vertices. What shape did he draw? Match the data with the correct category.
____ pentagon
A. cheese, pepperoni, mushroom B coins
___
List the similarities and differences between Shapes E and F. ____ decagon
Shape E Shape F ____ quadrilateral
____
✓ hexagon B. penny, dime, loonie A pizza toppings
___
Hint: Think about edges, vertices, right angles, parallel sides, and symmetry. A shape that has 4 sides and only 1 pair of parallel sides is called a:
____ square C. baseball, football, soccer ball E cities in Canada
___
Similarities Differences
Both have no line of symmetry Different number of edges ____ rectangle
Different number of vertices ____ parallelogram
D. maple, oak, pine D trees
___
____
✓ trapezoid
Only F has a right angle
Only F has a pair of parallel lines
E. Ottawa, Calgary, Halifax C sports balls
___
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Venn Diagrams
Venn Diagrams Venn Diagrams
Sort the pictures according to the attributes in the Venn diagrams. Put the letter for each
Sort the numbers according to the attributes in the Venn diagrams.
In math we can use circles to sort and compare items. Items inside the circle have a
specific attribute, e.g., “things that are red.” Objects outside the circle do not, e.g. one in the correct circle.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
“things that are not red.”
Attribute: Tells something about what the item is like, e.g., its size, colour, or shape
Look at the shapes below. Then read the attributes in each circle. Put the letter for each Even Has a 1 in it
A B C D E F G H I J
shape inside or outside the circle. 2 3
1 5
A B C D E F G 4 10 11
Female Adult 6 12 7
8 9
B H AI DEFJ
1. Example 2. 3. C G
Shapes Shapes Shapes
A Triangle Yellow Green C

E A A
F
BG
F B DE E B F
CD G
C G D A B C D E F G H
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
We can use two circles that overlap to show objects that fit two categories. This is Used in the garden Starts with “r”
called a Venn diagram. 2
Sort the shapes above in each Venn diagram below. Put the letter for shape in the BEF A CDGH
correct circle. If a shape fits both categories, put it where the circles overlap. Ends in 0 Has 5 in it
4. 5. 10
20 5 35
A 30 50 15 45
Yellow Triangle Triangle Green 25 55
A F E
40
E D CB CD B
G G 60
F
A B C D E F G H I
6. 7.
Has legs Living
B Square Red E Blue Triangle AEG BDFH CI
C F A G A F C E
BD
G
D
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Bar Graphs Bar Graphs Patterns
Use the bar graph to fill in the chart below. Find the difference between the numbers. Write your answer in the circle. (Count on
Favourite Activities Home Country of Visitors to Canada
Music Students at the Park Home Country of Visitors to Canada
your fingers for help.) The first one is done for you.
12
40 80 Country Thousands of people
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE
# OF PEOPLE
10
# OF STUDENTS
30 60
20 40 Children 8 1990s 2000s +3 +5 +3 +5
Morning
10 20 Parents 6 Mexico 2 5 3 6 4 9 7 10 21 26
0 Afternoon 0 4 1990’s
England 5 4
gh y y er g e
nic ll 2 2000’s
Sin Ro Ch
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isn
Sw
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Pic ey
ba USA 11 10
s. M
r. s. r.
M Fly ll 0
M M M Vo Mexico England USA India India 5 5 +5 +6 +4 +8
COUNTRIES
TEACHERS ACTIVITIES 32 37 33 39 88 92 13 21
How many students does Mr. Roy teach in How many parents like to play volleyball?
50
one day? ____________________ 60
____________________ Drama Club Committees Use the bar graph to fill in the chart below.
+4 +3 +4 +9
30
Drama Club Committees
Olympic Gold Medals Favourite Vegetables 25 51 55 46 49 28 32 89 98
20 Committee Parents Children
# OF PEOPLE
70
120 15 Lights 10 5
60
100 10 Parents
Set Painting 10 25 Use the number line to find the difference between the numbers below.
# OF GOLD MEDALS
# OF CHILDREN
50 5 Children
40
80
0
Costumes 15 25
60
30 2008 Lights Set Costumes
40 Girls Painting
20 2012 Boys
20 COMMITTEES
10 0 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
0 Peas Broccoli Corn Lettuce
Norway Canada USA
Fruit consumption per Capita (kg) in 2012
VEGETABLES
COUNTRIES COMPETING IN THE OLYMPICS Country January to June July to December
Canada 6 7
How many gold medals did Canada win in How many more boys and girls like corn +3 +4 +7 +3
USA 3 4
40
2008? ____________________ 200-50=150 more
than like peas? _______________________ Mexico 7 8
33 36 34 38 33 40 39 42
Use the chart above to fill in the graph below.
Favourite Animal Preferred Source for Books +4 +4 +5 +2
100
Fruit Consumption per capita
70
60 80 8 31 35 35 39 37 42 41 43
# OF PEOPLE
# OF STUDENTS
50 60 7
(kg) in 2012
40 40 6
Girls Bookstore
30 5 January to June Use the number line above to find the difference between the numbers.
Boys 20 Library
20 4
0
10
ntu
r e
ter
y
zz
les ou
r 3
32 + 4 = 36 33 + 7 = 40 36 + 6 = 42
0 ve ys Pu
m 2
M Hu July to December
Ad
Monkey Lion Tiger 1
TYPE OF BOOKS
0
6 + 33 = 39 3 + 38 = 41 7 + 34 = 41
ANIMALS
How many boys chose a tiger? How many people preferred to get puzzle Canada USA Mexico
40
____________________ 80
books at the bookstore? _______________
42 43 44
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Patterning
Patterns Counting Backwards Counting Backwards
Add the number in the circle to the number beside it. Put the answer on the line. What number must you subtract from the larger number to get the smaller number? We can find decreasing patterns using subtraction. Look at the example.
Example:
+4 +3 +4 +3 Example: 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 11, 9, 7, 5,
-3 -6 -3 -7 Step1: Step 2:
6 10 9 12 7 11 21 24
33 30 35 29 29 26 32 25 –2 –2 –2 –2 –2 –2 –2 –2 –2 –2
11, 9, 7, 5, 11, 9, 7, 5, 3 1
+3 +7 +8 +6 -5 -7 -5 -5
Extend the following decreasing patterns. First, find the gaps and fill in the circles.
18 14 12 19 31 26 34 27 33 28 24 19 Then, extend the patterns.
21 21 20 25
–2 –2 –2 –2 –2 –2 –2 –2 –2 –2
Find the gap between the numbers by counting backwards.
Find the gap between the numbers in the following patterns. Fill in the circles. Then 10, 8, 6, 4 2 0 12, 10, 8, 6 4 2
extend the patterns. The first one is done for you.
Example: -2 -3 -5 -5
50 48 66 63 57 52 86 81 –3 –3 –3 –3 –3 –3 –3 –3 –3 –3
+2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +4 +4 +4 +4 +4
20, 17, 14, 11 8 5 24, 21, 18, 15 12 9
2, 4, 6, 8 10 12 2, 6, 10, 14 18 22
-2 -5 -5 -3 –10 –10 –10 –10 –10 –5 –5 –5 –5 –5
100 98 52 47 24 19 33 30
+4 +4 +4 +4 +4 +3 +3 +3 +3 +3 70, 60, 50, 40 30 20 25, 20, 15, 10 5 0
3, 7, 11, 15 19 23 1, 4, 7, 10 13 16
Use the number line above to find the difference between the numbers. –1 –1 –1 –1 –1 –5 –5 –5 –5 –5
3 = 30
33 – ___ 4 = 28
32 – ___ 4 = 24
28 – ___ 24, 23, 22, 21 20 19 100, 95, 90, 85 80 75
+5 +5 +5 +5 +5 +3 +3 +3 +3 +3
1, 6, 11, 16 21 34 – ___
5 = 29 33 – ___
6 = 27 32 – ___
6 = 26 Extend the patterns. (Hint: Find the gaps first.)
26 33, 36, 39, 42 45 48
Subtract the numbers in the circle from the number beside it. Put the answer on the line.
–5 –5 –5 –5 –5 –3 –3 –3 –3 –3
+3 +3 +3 +3 +3 +4 +4 +4 +4 +4 -2 -4 -6 -2 30, 25, 20, 15 10
___, 5
___, ___ 89, 86, 83, ___, 77 ___
80 ___, 74
6 4 7 3 31 25 29 27
22, 25, 28, 31 34 37 53, 57, 61, 65 69 73
–3 –3 –3 –3 –3 –4 –4 –4 –4 –4
21, 18, 15, 12 ___,
___, 9 ___
6 24, 20, 16, 12 ___,
___, 8 4
___
-3 -5 -1 -7
+2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 34 31 32 27 26 25 35 28
–10 –10 –10 –10 –10 –6 –6 –6 –6 –6
84, 86, 88, 90 92 94 19, 21, 23, 25 27 29
90, 80, 70, ___, 50 ___
60 ___, 40 38, 32, 26, ___, 14 ___
20 ___, 8
45 46 47
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Solutions
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Patterning Patterning TEXT
Patterning
Multiplication Patterns Number Pyramids Sudoku - How to play
Complete the multiplication table. Can you see the rule for the pyramid patterns below? Fill in the blanks so that each row, column, and ‘box’ has a 1,2,3, and 4 in it. Each
number can go only once in each row, column, or box. Look at the completed example
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 19
x with an adult. Then start puzzling!
4 8 10 4 8 10 9
1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2 2 3 5 6 4 1 3 5 4 6 3
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
3 2
2
3 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
Write the rule here. Add together the numbers on the two base blocks to get the 4
sum on the box above them.
4 3
4 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40
5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Use the same rule to fill in the missing numbers below.
5
6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60
4 6 9 12 14 3 2
6
1 3 4 2 6 3 3 9 10 4
7 7 14 21 28 35 42 49 56 63 70
8 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80
6 10 12 9 10 3 4 1 4 2
3 3 5 5 5 7 5 4 1 9
2 3
9 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
10 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
What patterns do you see in the green (2s) column? All the numbers are even.
30 30 50 50 45
4 1
Start at 2 and add 2 each time. 10 20 10 20 10 40 41 9 12 33
What patterns do you seen in the blue (5s) column? All the numbers have a 5
4 1 2 4 2
or 0 in the ones column. Start at 5 and add 5 each time.
What patterns do you see in the red (10s) column? The ones digit is always “0” 1 3 4
The tens digits column starts at 1 and goes up by one each time.
Super challenge! Use the same rule below. Good luck!
What patterns do you see in the 2s (purple) row? All the numbers are even. 2 4 3 1 4
Start at 2 and add 2 each time.
16 27 15
What patterns do you see in the 5s (orange) row? All the numbers have a 5 4 1 3
or 0 in the ones column. Start at 5 and add 5 each time. 6 10 15 12 7 8
What patterns do you see in the 10s (brown) row? The ones digit is always “0” 2 4 6 10 5 7 4 3 5 3 1 4 2 4
The tens digits column starts at 1 and goes up by one each time.
49 50 51
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Increasing Growth Patterns T-tables: Geometric Growth Patterns Geometric Growth Patterns
Try these growth patterns. Read the word problem. Fill in the blanks. Try these. Draw your own “gap bubbles” for each one.
+1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 Samantha did 36 sit-ups on Wednesday, 45 sit-ups on Thursday, 54 sit-ups on

x2 x2 x2 x2
Friday, 63 sit-ups on Saturday, and 72 sit-ups on Sunday. If this pattern continues,
22 how many sit-ups will Samantha do on Monday? 4
1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 16, 1, 2, ____ , 8, 16
+2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 Fill in the blanks on the T-table. x3 x3 x3 x3 x3

28
1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21, 9
Days of the Week # of Sit Ups 1, 3, ____ , 27, 81, 243
Now you put in the “gap bubbles.” Challenge:
Then fill in the box. “Gap Bubbles” Maze Wednesday 36
+9
2 are done for you. x10 x10 x10
+1 +2 +3 +4 +5 2 +2 Thursday 45 10
16 +9 1, ____ , 100, 1000
1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 4 +3
Friday 54
+2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 7 +2 +3
36 9 12 +9
1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21, 28, x5 x5 x5 x5
+2 Saturday 63 5
+0 +1 +2 +3 +4 +9
1, ____ , 25, 125, 625
11 +3 14
1, 1, 2, 4, 7, Sunday
+2 17 72
+2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +2 +9 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2
23 +3 19
3, 5, 8, 12, 17, 22 Monday
24 81 32 128
2, 4, 8, 16, ____ , 64,
+2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +3
33
6, 8, 11, 15, 20, 26, 27
+3
+2 +2 37
+1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 34 81
34
29 +3 32 +2
Samantha will do ___________ sit ups on Monday.
Good Job!
6, 7, 9, 12, 16, 21, 27,
39
+3
+1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7 35
7, 8, 10, 13, 17, 22, 28, +2 42
+3
+2 +3 +4 +5 +6 44
47
5, 7, 10, 14, 19, 25
+2
53 49
47 56
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Reading 4
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far, fa ar,
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biography
OPEN folktales
poetry
myths
comedy
drama tragedy
fables
fiction
•
non-fiction
Reading different genres
• Comprehension skills
• High-interest readings and exercises
• And much more!

Grade 4 Reading
Contents
Genres ..............................................................................2
Genres and Subgenres ........................................................2
Non-Fiction Subgenres .........................................................3
Drama Subgenres ...............................................................5
Fiction Subgenres ................................................................6
Folklore/Folktales Subgenres ................................................8
Poetry ..............................................................................10
Genre and Subgenre Review ..............................................12
Subgenre Match-Up ...........................................................15
Genre and Subgenre Movie Poster ......................................16
Classifying .......................................................................17
Fill That Category ..............................................................18
Name that Category......................................................... 19
What Belongs?................................................................. 20
Context Clues ...................................................................21
Choose the Right Word ......................................................23
Non-Fiction Reading, “Rock On!” ........................................25
Following Directions: More About Rocks Crossoword ............28
Fiction Reading, “A Great Day at Sea” ................................30
Non-Fiction Reading, “Pulleys and Gears” ...........................35
Book Synopsis ..................................................................38
Movie Review ...................................................................40
Non-Fiction Reading, “Being Active” ...................................42
The Newspaper ................................................................44
Non-Fiction Editorial ..........................................................46
“Graffiti at School Should be Stopped” ................................47
Want Ads ........................................................................49
Reading Labels .................................................................51
Reading Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating .................54
Solutions ...............................................................................58
Great Books!.....................................................................64

Number
Grade 4 Sense
Reading
and Numeration – Number Order
Genres
We can put every piece of writing into a specific category. The categories we use to
classify writing are known as genres. Two examples are a fairy tale and a newspaper
report: the first is fiction and the second is non-fiction.
There are 5 main genres:

Non-fiction
Drama
Poetry
Folklore
Fiction
Genres and Subgenres

Each genre has many different types of writing in it. These are known as subgenres.
Non-
Fiction
• Autobiography • Comedy • Historical Fiction

• Biography • Tragedy • Science Fiction
• Informational • Fantasy
Writing • Real Fiction
• Persuasive Writing
• Myth • Haiku
• Tall Tale • Acrostic
• Fable • Qinzaine
• Legend • Cinqzain
• Fairytale
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Non-Fiction Subgenres
This genre is based on facts. There are four subgenres in non-fiction writing.
1. Autobiography
An autobiography is a true story written by someone about his or her own life. Many
autobiographies are written by people who want their lives to be remembered.
Example:
Reverend Ben: Autobiography of an Irish-Canadian Preacher
by Ben Taylor
Notice the author’s name is the same as the name in the title.
Reverend
Ben:
Autobiograp
hy of
an Irish-Can
adian Preach
er
by Ben T
aylor
2. Biography
A biography is a true life story written about someone else’s life. Often the author
writes about a famous person they are very interested in or a person who has passed
away.
Example:
The Story of Walt Disney: Maker of Magical Worlds
by Bernice Seldon
Notice the author’s name is different than that of the person that the book is about.
The Stor
Walt Disny ofe
Maker o y:
Magical f
Worlds
by Ber nic
e Seldon
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3. Informational Writing
This subgenre explains or gives information about something. How-to manuals and
textbooks fall into this category.
Example:
Old Farmer’s Almanac, Canadian Edition
This book contains weather forecasts, tide tables, advice about planting, and so on. It
is full of real information about the things Canadian farmers need to know.
Old Farmer’s Almanac

Canadian Editio
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This book
contains we
tide tables, ather foreca
advice abou sts,
It is full of t planting,
real inform and so on.
Canadian fa ation abou
rmers need t the things
to know.
4. Persuasive Writing
This type of writing tries to influence the reader. A newspaper
editorial falls into this subgenre. It uses facts to support an
opinion.
Example:
Our province should have a shorter school year because
it would give students and teachers a much needed rest. Let’s
all write to our school board members to let them know what
we think!
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Drama Subgenres
This genre takes the form of a script of a play or movie. The script is the written text
that is used to prepare for a performance. Drama has two subgenres.
1. Comedy
This type of drama is written to make the audience laugh.
Typically, its subject is not serious and it has a
happy ending.
Example:
All for Beaver Hats All for
David S. Craig
This hilarious play tells about three hundred
years of Canadian history in just 45 minutes.
Beaver
Hats
David S. Craig
2. Tragedy
Tragedy is one of the oldest forms of drama. Tragedy
usually involves serious subject matter that includes
the death of a main character. Tragedies rarely
have a happy ending.
Example:
Hamlet
William Shakespeare
This is the story of how Prince Hamlet takes
revenge on his Uncle Claudius.
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Fiction Subgenres
This genre is based on the author’s imagination. The author can make up characters and
events any way he or she likes. There are four subgenres in fiction.
1. Historical Fiction
A story in this subgenre is set in the past. The story is
based on real people and may also be based on real
events. Since it happened long ago the author has to
imagine many
details.
Example: This is the
Shaken story of a
15-year-old
boy named
by Eric Walters who is in H Josh
aiti during
This is the story of a 15-year-old boy named Josh a devastatin
g earthqua
ke.
who is in Haiti during a devastating earthquake.
2. Science Fiction
A story in this subgenre may include robots, aliens, super
technology or spaceships. It is often set in the future
in a place that is entirely make-believe.
Example:
Ender’s Game
by Orson Scott Card
Ender is a seven-year-old boy. He is Earth’s last
hope for survival. Ender needs to defeat the Ender is a
aliens in order to save the planet. He is Ear seven-yea
r-old boy.
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3. Fantasy
A story in this subgenre is often set in a totally
make-believe place. It can have monsters, contain
magic, or characters with super powers.
Example:
Dragon Flight
by Anne McCaffrey
Dragon Flight
by Anne McCaffrey
A young girl depends on her dragon to help
her save her people.
A young
g
on her d irl depends
ragon to
her save help
her peo
ple.
4. Realistic Fiction
A story in this subgenre tells an imaginary story about
people and events that might be found in the real world.
It doesn’t have any elements of fantasy.
Example:
Cracker Jackson
by Betsy Byars
Nine-year-old Jackson Hunter suspects his
babysitter is being abused by her husband.
He comes up with a plan to save her and
Nine-year
her baby from harm. suspects
-old Jackso
his babys
n Hunter
abused b itter is be
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rs
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Folklore/Folktales Subgenres
This genre includes traditional stories that were once passed down orally. This type of
writing usually has an “unknown” author and is “retold” by the author. There are five
subgenres of folklore/folktales.
1. Myth
A story in this subgenre includes ancient stories about
King Midas
gods, goddesses, and heroes. Many myths tell a story
about how or why something in our world came
to be, for example thunder.
Example: King Midas
King Midas received a golden touch from Dionysus,
the god of life force. Everything he touched turned
to gold.
King Midas received a golden touch

from Dionysus, the god of life force.
Everything he touched turned to gold.
2. Tall Tale
A story in this subgenre includes characters with
greatly exaggerated traits. They may be super strong,
huge, or lightning fast. This character trait plays an Paul Bunyan
important role in the story line. Tall tales are often
funny. Many are set in the Wild West.
Example: Paul Bunyan
Paul Bunyan was a giant woodsman who could cut
down many trees at once. He had a blue ox named
Babe.
Paul Bunyan was a giant woodsman

who could cut down many trees at
once. He had a blue ox named Babe.
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3. Fable
A story in this subgenre is usually very short. It includes
talking animals and just one or two events. There is
always a moral to the story. The moral is the lesson
the author wants to pass on. Aesop was the author of
many very old fables.
Example: The Bear and the Bees
A bear learns to stay quiet about a small injury rather
than provoke a thousand bees by complaining.
A bear learns to stay quiet about a

small injury rather than provoke a
thousand bees by complaining.
4. Legend
A story in this subgenre is based on a person or
event from long ago. The story is usually a mixture of
true and imaginary events.
Example: Robin Hood
Robin Hood was a heroic outlaw in Old England.
He was known for robbing the rich to give to the
poor.
Beauty Beast
5. Fairy tale
A story in this subgenre often begins with
“Once upon a time......” It has humans as the
main characters, includes magic, and usually
some animals. It is a much older type of
story than fantasy.
Example: Beauty and the Beast Belle’s courage and loyalty save her
Belle’s courage and loyalty save her father’s father’s life and break a spell that
life and break a spell that had turned a man had turned a man into a beast.
into a beast.
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Poetry
This genre is not easily defined. Poetry uses the sounds and rhythms of words to create a
vivid feeling or image in the reader’s mind. It allows an author to share thoughts, feelings
and ideas in a special way. Poetry has no subgenres but there are many different types
of poetry. Some types follow rules and others are completely free. Examples of some of
the types of poetry that follow certain rules are below.
A haiku is a three-lined poem. It must have a specific number of syllables in each line.
This creates a rhythm for the reader to enjoy. It does not rhyme. Originally from Japan,
it is often about nature.
Rule: Example:
Line 1 – 5 syllables Snow falls on bare ground (5)
Line 2 – 7 syllables Piles up a thick white layer. (7)
Line 3 – 5 syllables Nature’s winter coat! (5)
A quinzaine a 15-syllable poem that doesn’t rhyme. The first line makes a statement,
the next two lines ask a question related to the statement.
Rule: Example:
Line 1 – 7 syllables (statement) Antelope senses cheetah. (7)
Line 2 – 5 syllables (question) Will prey outrun its (5)
Line 3 – 3 syllables (question) predator? (3)
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Acrostic
An acrostic poem is one in which each letter of a word is used as the first letter for one
line of a poem about that word. Many people use their name as the subject. This type
of poem does not need to rhyme.
Examples: Special games
Reid is a kind boy. Promote fun and fitness.
Everyone likes his smile, Official rules are in place.
Including his brother Jack. Ready, set, go
Definitely a good friend. To meet friends
Something for everyone!
A cinquain is a simple five-line poem that follows a specific pattern.

Rule: Example:
Line 1 – one word of two syllables (noun) Puppy
Line 2 – four syllables (adjectives describing the noun) Playful, happy
Line 3 – six syllables (action words describing the noun) Barking, chewing, sleeping
Line 4 – eight syllables (a feeling about the noun) I’m always happy to see him
Line 5 – two syllables (a word or two renaming the noun) Best friend
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Genre and Subgenre Review
• Autobiography • Comedy • Historical Fiction • Myth

• Biography • Tragedy • Science Fiction • Tall Tale
• Informational Writing • Fantasy • Fable
• Persuasive Writing • Real Fiction • Legend
• Fairytale
Grade 4 Reading
Using the information above, identify the genre and subgenre of the following texts.
Explain why the writing fits those categories. Use complete sentences in your explanation.
1. The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis

This story is about a boy named Peter who is High King of Narnia. This novel has talking
horses, evil men, and epic battles.
Genre _________________________ Subgenre ______________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
2. Winter Camp by Kirkpatrick Hill

This story is about two young orphans who go to live with Natasha, the oldest member
of their village. Natasha teaches them the “old ways,” skills their people used to use to
survive Alaskan winters. When tragedy strikes, will the children be able to survive?
Genre _________________________ Subgenre ______________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
3. Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi

This is about a poor peasant boy living in medieval England at a time when that country
was at war with France. He becomes an apprentice to a travelling jester.
Genre _________________________ Subgenre ______________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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4. Winged Warfare: The Illustrated Classic Autobiography of Canada WWI Ace

Billy Bishop by Billy Bishop
Genre _________________________ Subgenre ______________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
5. Rapunzel retold by the Brothers Grimm

Once upon a time a young girl named Rapunzel was imprisoned in a tower by an evil
witch. One day a prince sees Rapunzel at the window and falls in love with her. After
many twists and turns, Rapunzel and the prince marry and live happily ever after.
Genre _________________________ Subgenre ______________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
6. All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradburg

This story tells about a class of school children living on the planet Venus where the sun
comes out for only one hour every seven years. It is set in the future.
Genre _________________________ Subgenre ______________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
7. Tales of the Greek Heroes retold by Roger Lancelyn Green

This book contains many exciting stories from Ancient Greece about gods and heroes.
Genre _________________________ Subgenre ______________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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8. The Secret Life of Money: A Kid’s Guide to Cash by Kira Vermond

This book gives detailed information about all you need to know about money.
Genre _________________________ Subgenre ______________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
9. “Why We Need More Sports at Our School” by Jeffrey Misner

Jeffery writes five paragraphs arguing for more sports at Upper Canada Elementary
School. He has a strong introduction, three arguments, and closing remarks.
Genre _________________________ Subgenre ______________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
10. Elementary and Middle School Mathematics, Canadian Edition

by John A. Van De Walle
This text outlines different ways to teach math. It includes charts, graphs, and diagrams.
Genre _________________________ Subgenre ______________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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Subgenre Match-Up
Match each clue to the subgenre. Put the correct letter in the box provided.
1. This type of writing is set in the past. It is based on A – Informational

real life situations but includes some imaginary writing
characters or events.
2. This type of writing seems like real life but the author B – Tall tale
has invented it.
3. A true life story written about someone else’s life. C – Science fiction
D – Historical fiction
4. This type of writing contains gods and goddesses.
E – Persuasive writing
5. This type of writing is often set in a totally
make-believe place. It may contain magic.
F – Realistic fiction
6. This type of writing includes talking animals and a
moral to be learned.
G – Biography
7. This type of writing gives facts about something. H – Myths
8. This type of writing is often set in the Wild West and

contains characters with greatly exaggerated traits. I – Autobiography
9. This type of writing may be set in the future and

include robots, aliens, super technology or
spaceships. J – Fantasy
10. This is a true life story written by someone about

K – Fable
him or herself.
11. This type of writing tries to influence the reader. L – Fairytale
12. This type of writing often begins with “Once upon a

time....”
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Genre and Subgenre Movie Poster
Analyze the movie poster below. Identify the genre and subgenre. Remember to include
the reasons for your choices in your answer.
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Classifying
When you place similar things into categories it is called classifying.
Read the following list of words. Draw a line through the one that doesn’t belong.
Example: boat car taxi shoe train
Boat, car, taxi, and train are all methods of transportation.

Shoe does not fit into that category.
1. rose frog tulip daisy
2. Tuesday January May September
3. dog cat elephant hamster
4. skiing snowmobiling skating house
5. apple pork chop steak chicken
6. scooter ruler pencil eraser
7. house brother sister mother
8. blue yellow pineapple green
9. cup saucer stick plate
10. fork shovel knife spoon
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Fill That Category!
Before reading the following story, look at the list of categories below. As you read,
circle the words that fit in any of the four categories. Then fill in the categories with the
words you’ve circled.*Bonus – What category has four items in it?
Jeffery, Samantha, and Kevin are talking about where they hope to travel some day.
“I want to go on a plane to Germany.” Samantha says. “My mom says they make
delicious pretzels and sausages!”
“I can’t wait to drive to the United States and spend time in Florida. My dad
bought me a new bathing suit,” says Jeffery.
“Oh yes,” says Kevin. “You would love Florida. They have lots of ice cream stands
and you might get to drive a golf cart.”
“I’m going to take a train to France to buy some new shoes and a pretty dress,”
says Samantha. “I’ve been saving up since last summer!”
“It sounds like everyone will have a wonderful trip some day!” says Jeff.
Countries Clothing
1. ________________________ 1. ________________________
2. ________________________ 2. ________________________
3. ________________________ 3. ________________________
________________________ ________________________
Ways to travel Food

1. ________________________ 1. ________________________
2. ________________________ 2. ________________________
3. ________________________ 3. ________________________
________________________ ________________________
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Name That Category!
Look at each set of words below. Choose a category that best classifies each group.
Put the correct letter in the box.
1. car, truck, taxi, bike A – Types of sports
2. Suite Life on Deck, MythBusters, B – Weather

How It’s Made, Survivorman
3. lightning, blizzard, snow, rain C – TV shows
4. nose, mouth, ears, heart D – Girls’ names
5. Nate, Bob, Ryan, Jack E – Things to eat
6. fridge, stove, bathroom, toaster F – Parts of the body
7. basketball, hockey, lacrosse, football G – Things in a house
8. apple, muffin, cookie, pear H – Transportation
9. Veronica, Beth, Samantha, Marie I – Ice cream flavours
10. chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, cookies and cream J – Boys’ names
5 cm 5 cm
1 cm
5 cm
1 cm 1 cm
5 cm 5 cm 3 cm
3 cm
3 cm
5 cm 5 cm 3 cm
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What Belongs?
After reading the category, circle the words that belong in it.
Example: Things that float.
row boat rocks jet ski canoe
1. Things that bounce

soccer balls tennis balls scooters basketballs
2. Things that grow in the garden

flowers trees weeds bird bath
3. Things that you write with

stick pen pencil crayon
4. Sports
tennis volleyball reading basketball
5. A type of pet
elephant dog hamster cat
6. Types of clothing
pants socks hat moustache
7. Parts of a body
shoe hair fingers nose
8. Types of food
pizza spaghetti cardboard hamburger
9. Things you listen to

iPod TV radio book
10. Countries
North Pole Canada United States India
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Context Clues
Sometimes it is easy to figure out the meaning of a word you don’t know by reading
it in context. Context is the ideas in a sentence or a thought that give clues about a
word’s meaning.
After reading the following sentences, write down what you think the definition of the
underlined word is based on its context. Look up the word definition in the dictionary
and write it down. Were you close?
1. Sarah was ravenous. She ate everything in sight.

Your definition ____________________________________________________________
Dictionary definition _______________________________________________________
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2. Ben is always punctual. He’s never been late for school.

Your definition ____________________________________________________________
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3. Greg is skeptical about how helpful cough syrup is. He doesn’t feel any better after
taking it.
Your definition ____________________________________________________________
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4. Diane was obstinate in her refusal to eat broccoli. She wouldn’t try it even after
the other children finished theirs.
Your definition ____________________________________________________________
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Context Clues continued
5. The singer had a dubious reason for starting the concert late. She said she had just
gotten back from the International Space Station where she had been teaching
astronauts to sing.
Your definition ____________________________________________________________
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6. Ken was relegated to the back of the choir because his singing was so awful.
Your definition ____________________________________________________________
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7. The strife between the two brothers led them to vow they would never speak to
each other again.
Your definition ____________________________________________________________
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8. Lisa was vehement in her denial that she had broken the window. She defended her
self loudly against the accusation.
Your definition ____________________________________________________________
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9. Lil was nostalgic about her past. She was longing for her younger days.
Your definition ____________________________________________________________
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Choose the Right Word
Read the paragraph below. Answer the questions using information that you learn.
Most people feel good when someone is smiling at them. At McDonald’s one of
the slogans is “Smiles are free,” because they know how positive a smile can be.
At Poplar Road Public School, the librarian believes all students should get a smile
from someone every day. She__________ visits each classroom to give out free
smiles. Most children look forward to her visits, but some children loathe it. They
are really shy and even eye contact makes them nervous. The librarian’s goal is to
make them smile!
1. Circle the best word for the blank in this paragraph.

a. never
b. accidentally
c. seldom
d. deliberately
2. Circle the word that means the same as loathe.

a. dislike
b. expect
c. encourage
d. love
3. Underline the words in the paragraph that helped you answer #2.
4. Write a sentence of your own using the word loathe.

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Choose the Right Word continued
Bender is a large black cat. He loves to __________ around the

neighbourhood looking for things to do. Sometimes neighbours find
him far from his home and need to contact his owners. Bender’s
favourite thing to do is sleep in the sun, either inside or outside
depending on the time of year. He has a really loud purr that gives
instant gratification to the person who is patting him. Hearing Bender
purr always makes people smile.

a. skip
b. roam
c. hop
d. dance
2. Circle the word that means the same as gratification.

a. shock
b. headache
c. pleasure
d. dismay
4. Write a sentence of your own using the word gratification. ____________________

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Non-Fiction
Rock On!
The Earth is made up of liquid and solid rock. There are many types of rock, but all
rocks are made up of minerals. Rocks come in different sizes, textures, colours and
shapes. No two rocks are the same!
There are three main types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and

metamorphic. Igneous rock begins as magma. Magma is hot
3 Types of Rock:
liquid rock found deep inside the Earth. It is pushed towards
1. Igneous
the surface of the earth by volcanoes and
2. Sedimentary
earthquakes. Some of the magma reaches the surface, 3. Metamorphic
but most of it gets trapped underground where it gradually
cools. As it cools, the magma hardens into igneous rock.
Granite is an example
of an igneous rock. Did you know?
• Glass is made from rock.
Sedimentary rock is • The lava that flows out of volcanoes is melted rock.
formed from rock already • Soapstone is a type of rock that is very easy
on the Earth’s surface. to carve, and it feels slippery like soap.
Through the process of • Cement is made from rock.
erosion, tiny pieces of rock
(sand) are carried into large bodies of water,
where they settle on the bottom. Layers and
layers of rock build up over a long time.
Eventually the pressures from the weight of
the upper layers turn the lower layers into
Erosion
solid rock. Shale, sandstone and limestone Erosion is the process by
are examples of sedimentary rock. If you which the surface of the Earth
crack shale open you can actually see the is worn away by water,
different layers of rock. Fossils are formed glaciers, wind, waves,
in sedimentary rock because tiny creatures and so on.
are trapped between the layers of rock and
the pressure turns the creatures into stone.
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Metamorphic rocks start out as either igneous or sedimentary rock. Metamorphic rock
can be a result of hot magma being trapped under the rocks nearby. Another way
metamorphic rock forms is by the pressure of the shifting of the Earth’s crust. This
pressure fuses the rock together creating an extremely hard rock. The sedimentary
rock shale, turns into the metamorphic rock slate, through intense pressure.
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Questions
After reading the non-fiction article “Rock On,” answer the following questions.
Remember to answer in complete sentences.
1. What is the earth made up of? ___________________________________________

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2. Explain what erosion is. What type of rock does erosion help form?
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3. List the three types of rock and give examples of each.

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4. Describe 3 things that you learned from reading “Rock On.”

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Following Directions: More About Rocks!
Grade
Review 4 Reading
what you read about rocks, then complete the cross word puzzle.
Crossword Clues
Across
1. This causes the layer of small rocks (sand) to change into sedimentary rock.
2. This type of rock begins as magma.
3. _______________ is a type of sedimentary rock.
4. Tiny creatures trapped between layers of rock can turn into
__________________________.
5. __________ is a type of sedimentary rock.
6. All rocks are made up of these.
Down
1. This type of rock is formed from other tiny rocks.
2. Hot, liquid rock is called __________.
3. The process by which the surface of the earth is worn away by water, glaciers,
wind, waves is __________.
4. This is an example of igneous rock.
5. This type of rock begins as either igneous or sedimentary rock.
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More About Rocks Crossword Puzzle
1 1
3 3
5 5
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Fiction
A Great Day at Sea
“Hey lets sign up for a deep sea fishing trip,” I said to my dad.
“Deep sea fishing? Are you sure you want to?”
My dad and I were in Florida visiting my Grandma during the summer holidays.
Dad was usually up for adventure, but I could tell he was not too keen on deep sea
fishing. He’s a little nervous in boats. But I had just seen a documentary about it and
I was really excited to give it a try. Since we lived in Toronto where there wasn’t an
ocean nearby, Florida was the first place I had ever been where I could try it.
“Of course I’m sure,” I said. “This advertisement in the paper says they take
groups out every day. And this time of year is cheaper because Florida has fewer
tourists in the summer.” This argument finally convinced my Dad, so we contacted the
company and set up a time to go during the following week.
On the day of the fishing trip we drove down to the pier at 5:30 in the morning.
We met our guide, Captain Mike. Then we helped him load the fishing gear into the
boat. It was going to be just the three of us. I was really excited! Captain Mike said he
could practically guarantee us a catch! He briefed us on the day as we headed out into
the ocean. “Being out here can be dangerous if you don’t follow a few simple rules.
Make sure to drink lots of water and keep your hat on to prevent sunstroke. If you feel
queasy at any time just sit down and put your
head between your knees,” Captain Mike told
us.
The sun was just rising as we dropped
the anchor to make our first stop. Captain Mike
put worms on our fishing lines then taught us
how to pull up the line quickly as soon as we
felt a nibble. Dad and I caught a dozen small
fish before we knew it. Captain Mike explained
that the smaller fish were going to be the bait
we would use to catch bigger fish farther from
shore. Then we pulled up the anchor and
headed out in search of a good fishing spot.
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“Here we are. This is the spot,” said Captain Mike as we dropped anchor for a
second time.
“The spot for what?” I asked.
“Shark,” replied Captain Mike.
“What?” my dad exclaimed. “I didn’t think we were fishing for shark!”
Captain Mike assured my dad that we would be safe. He taught us how to cast
out really far from the boat and then reel the line in slowly. As soon as we felt a tug
on the rod, we were supposed to let some of line out so the shark didn’t realize it was
hooked. Captain Mike told us to then slowly reel the line back in and make sure to let
him know so he could help us.
Not long after that I felt a tug and yelled for help. He rushed over and talked
me through reeling the fish in. As the fish got closer to the boat, it got harder to hold
on to the rod. I was just about to drop the rod when Captain Mike grabbed it out
of my hand and told me to get the metal net. By the time I returned, Captain Mike
had reeled in a five-foot shark! He took the net from me, scooped up the shark, and
dropped it onto the bottom of the boat. I was scared and excited at the same time.
“I can’t believe I caught a shark!”
We bent over the shark, making sure to keep far enough away that it wouldn’t
harm us. Captain Mike measured it, weighed it, and finally took a picture of it with
me near it. My dad was really excited too.
We fished for a few more hours, catching grouper and whitefish, but no more
sharks. At around noon Captain Mike suggested we head back to shore for lunch.
Our fishing day was over.
When Dad and I got home later that afternoon we told our Grandma all about
our day. She couldn’t believe I had caught a shark, so I was glad we had Captain
Mikes picture to prove it.
It was a great day. I couldn’t wait for the next adventure I would go on with my
dad.
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After reading “A Great Day at Sea,” answer the following questions. Write your
answers in complete sentences.
1. Whose idea was it to go on the fishing trip? Why was this a good time to go?
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2. Why did the boy want to try deep sea fishing? Have you ever wanted to try some-
thing new after seeing a TV show? Explain. ____________________________________
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3. What were the rules Captain Mike told them about? Why were they important?
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4. Using ideas from the story and your own ideas, explain why the dad seemed a bit
nervous after Captain Mike mentioned sharks.
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5. Write a different ending to the story. ________________________________________

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A Great Day at Sea continued

The boy convinced his dad to go deep sea fishing using facts from an advertisement
he had seen in the paper. Using ideas from the story, design what the advertisement
might have looked like.
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Non-Fiction
Pulleys and Gears
Pulleys and gears make it easier to lift heavy loads. They
are special kinds of wheels. A wheel is a simple machine
that makes it possible to move big objects with a little effort.
A pulley is a wheel with a groove in it. The groove is there
so a rope or metal cable can be placed around the wheel
and it won’t slip off. One end of the rope or cable has a
heavy object attached to it. The object can be easily lifted
by pulling down on the other end of the rope or cable.
Pulling down is easier than pulling up because you can use
your weight to help you. The wheel at the top makes it
really easy for the rope of cable to slide through. A crane
uses a pulley system to move very large
objects.
A gear is a wheel with teeth around its rim. The teeth on one
gear wheel will fit between the teeth of another gear wheel.
When one wheel turns, it turns any other wheels linked to
it. Gears can be linked together so that one gear makes
several gears turn. This is called a gear train. Each gear
moves in the opposite direction of the ones touching it.
Gear trains may contain gears of different sizes. Clocks
and watches use many gears to keep time.
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After reading the article on pulleys and gears, answer the following questions.
Use complete sentences.
1. What is a wheel? ________________________________________________________

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2. Why is it easier to pull down rather than pull up when using a pulley system?
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3. What is the groove in the wheel of a pulley for? ______________________________
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4. What is a gear train? ____________________________________________________

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5. How do gears work? _____________________________________________________

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6. Give some examples of real life pulleys and gears. ___________________________

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Book Synopsis
A book synopsis is often found on the back cover of a book. If the synopsis is well
done, it will make a person want to read the book.
Read the book synopsis below. Answer the questions using full sentences.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Welcome to a fantastical world where mythical creatures exist and animals can
speak. The story begins with Lucy, a young girl who is sent away from her home in
London, England with her sister and two brothers during the war. Lucy, Susan,
Edmund, and Peter arrive in the English countryside to live with an old professor in
a large manor house.
During a game of hide-and-go-seek, Lucy hides in an old wardrobe and suddenly

finds herself in the magical Land of Narnia. There she befriends a talking faun and
learns that a terrible witch has cast a spell over the whole land that made it always
winter. Can Lucy, Susan, Edmund and Peter break the spell?
Questions
For what audience do you think this book was written? (Gender, age)
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Why are the children sent away from their home in the city to live in the country?
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What do you think Lucy’s reaction was when she found herself in Narnia?
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Write an ending to the story. ________________________________________________

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TEXT
After reading the book synopsis of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe design a
cover for the book.
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Non-Fiction Movie Review
Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone
Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone is a great movie. For starters there’s a terrific
story. Harry is a young orphan boy who finds out he is a wizard and has been
accepted into a boarding school for wizards called Hogwarts School of Wizardry.
Harry makes two good friends at Hogwarts, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. To-
gether they have all sorts of adventures. Ron comes from a large, loving wizard family
and Hermione is the daughter of muggles (non-magical humans).
The people in Harry’s life prior to Hogwarts have been cruel to him. His Aunt Petunia
and Uncle Vernon allow Harry to live with them but make him sleep in a closet under
the stairs and wear their spoiled son’s too-large clothes. Harry discovers that his aunt
and uncle have known the secret of his parents’ wizarding life and their deaths by
murder but have never told Harry the truth.
At Hogwarts, Harry meets adults who knew and loved his parents. He goes on a quest
to find out about his parents and the life he had with them before they were killed.
Harry also learns about Lord Voldemort, the evil wizard who murdered his parents
when Harry was a baby. Lord Voldemort had also tried and failed to kill baby Harry.
This movie is full of special effects and magical characters. The adventures of Harry
and his friends will keep you on the edge of your seat. You will feel like you are flying
as you watch in the Quidditch matches, and bite your lip as Ron, Harry and Hermione
go on the quest to find the philosopher’s stone. Sit back and enjoy the ride! It’ll be
great!
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Questions
1. A movie review is an opinion piece. What is the opinion of this reviewer about
the movie? _____________________________________________________________
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2. A movie review often gives examples from the movie. What examples does the
reviewer give you about Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone?
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3. A movie reviewer needs to have reasons to support his or her opinion. What
reasons does this reviewer give for her opinion? _____________________________
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Non-Fiction
Being Active
I bet you exercise all the time without even realizing it. At recess you might play four
squares or join a game of tag on the playground. You might take dance lessons or
just enjoy swaying to the beat while listening to music. These are all examples of
exercise.
Exercising is a way to keep your heart happy. Doing exercises makes you breathe
faster than normally so you can take in lots of air. Air contains the oxygen that
your muscles need to work. Your heart gets a lot of practice pumping blood and
oxygen throughout your body as you exercise, and as a result, it becomes a stronger
muscle. Skipping rope, swimming, soccer, cross-country skiing, jogging, biking, and
rollerblading are just some of the ways you can exercise to strengthen your heart.
Exercise builds other muscles too, making you stronger all over. It also helps you
become more flexible. Being flexible means you can bend and stretch your body
without much discomfort. Gymnastics and yoga are activities that help improve your
flexibility.
Exercise also helps you maintain a healthy weight. Every day your body needs a
certain amount of food for fuel to keep it functioning and growing. Food also provides
fuel for exercise. By balancing healthy eating with healthy exercise, you will build a
strong body that maintains a healthy weight.
Having a strong, flexible body lets you participate in all sorts of activities. Most
important of all, it keeps you feeling great! Put a smile on your face by being active
every day!
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Questions
After reading “Being Active!” answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. What are some of the ways you might be exercising without knowing it?
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2. How does exercising help your heart? ______________________________________

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3. List three other ways exercising helps you. Give an example of each.
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4. Create a weekly schedule for exercising. Then give it a try. See if you can keep
it up for one month. Write down an activity for each day. Add a 3 when you finish
each activity.
Exercise Schedule
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4
Activity ✓ Activity ✓ Activity ✓ Activity ✓
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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Non-Fiction
The Newspaper
ER
SPAP
NEW
S
Use a copy of your local newspaper to answer the following questions in the space
provided. Use full sentences in your answers.
What is the name of the newspaper?

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What is the date on the newspaper?

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What is the headline on the front page?
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Who is the editor of the newspaper?

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How often is the newspaper published?

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Which section of the newspaper has the results of sporting events?

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Does the newspaper include a weather forecast? In a few words, give the weather
forecast for the cities below. If they are not included, give the forecast for your own
town.
Vancouver _______________________________________________________
Calgary _______________________________________________________
Edmonton _______________________________________________________
Montreal _______________________________________________________
Ottawa _______________________________________________________
Toronto _______________________________________________________
Your town _______________________________________________________
What section of the newspaper includes comic strips?

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Write a different headline for an international news story that appears in the
newspaper.
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In what section of the newspaper would you find stock reports?

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Can you find a recipe in today’s newspaper? If so, in what section is it found?
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Does your newspaper have today’s T.V. listings in it? If so what is on at 9 p.m.?
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Editorial
An editorial is a persuasive essay written by the editor of a newspaper or
magazine. The editorial gives an opinion about a topic that is important to
the reading audience. There is usually a particular page devoted especially to
editorials.
Example: An editorial found in a hockey magazine might give an opinion about
what should be done about violence in hockey.
An editorial must have the following four elements:
1. An introductory “hook” that makes the reader want to read more. This is a clever
beginning that may contain a personal story, rhetorical question, or “imagine that”
phrase.
2. An opinion on an issue that is important to the audience.
3. Support for the opinion.
4. A strong conclusion that briefly restates key points.
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Read the following editorial. Look carefully for each of the elements it should include.
Does it have all four? Then answer the questions that follow using complete sentences.
Graffiti at School Should Be Stopped

Imagine coming to school on Monday morning and finding your name followed by
“has cooties” spray-painted all over the school walls. How would you feel? Would
some students treat you differently? Would you be able to concentrate in class? Would
you feel proud of your school? This unpleasant event could happen to you or one of
your classmates unless graffiti at school is stopped.
Graffiti can be a form of bullying. Nasty words, whether about a student or a teacher,
can cause that person to feel hurt, angry, or afraid of becoming the target of other
bullying. Unfortunately, some children might repeat the nasty words and make the
victim feel even worse. Classmates and school staff may be upset and wonder who
the next target might be. Speaking out against graffiti at school tells everyone that
students and staff should be valued and treated with respect.
Graffiti is also a form of vandalism. A person who writes on school walls is damaging
something that doesn’t belong to him or her. Cleaning it off costs money that could be
better spent in other ways, but if the graffiti is left alone, some people may think it’s
okay to vandalize the school. It is not okay. Our schools belong to the community and
should be taken care of in a way that everyone can be proud of.
Last, graffiti, even if it is not nasty, distracts everyone from the main purpose of school,
which is learning. It causes students and staff to focus their attention away from the
lessons being taught and prevents students from reaching their full potential.
Graffiti harms the feelings of people in the school community, damages our clean and
safe school environment, and distracts everyone from learning. Let’s speak out against
it!
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Questions
1. In the editorial “School Graffiti” what was the hook?
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2. Was the hook effective? Why or why not?

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3. What was the author’s opinion about graffiti?

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4. What were the facts that the author used to support their opinion?
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5. Did the conclusion tie the whole piece together? Why or why not?
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Want Ads
Want ads are found in newspapers, magazines, flyers, on bulletin boards
and online. They are used to tell the reader about a variety of things: items
for sale or wanted to buy, about jobs available, or people looking for jobs.
Read the want ads. Then answer the questions in complete sentences.
HELP WANTED May 05, 20XX
Physical Education Teacher Registered Nurse

Part-time, mornings. Full-Time.
High school phys-ed teacher with 10+ Position is open immediately! Requires
years experience needed for new flexible individual with 5+ years
school. Only those with Honours Degree hospital experience. Three shifts:
need apply. 6 a.m.– 3 p.m., 2 p.m. – 11 p.m.,
Call 555-222-4143 to schedule an 10 p.m.– 7a.m. Four-day work week
interview. Criminal background check including weekends.
required. Apply in person at Century Hospital.
33 Bandaid Avenue, Saskatoon, SK.
Wait Staff Phone 555-123-4567
35+ hours per week.
Wait staff needed immediately. Retail Clerk
Restaurant holds 120 customers. Hours Full-Time (40+ hours/week).
vary. Restaurant experience is an asset. Mature individual wanted immediately.
$10 per hour plus tips. Please apply in Women’s clothing store. Possibility of
person at Elaine’s Eatery between 1 and management. Must have prior retail
3 p.m. experience. May include evenings and
643 Conference Blvd. Calgary, AB. weekend work. $10.75/hour. Please
Phone 555-353-2222 forward your resume to:
Lady Days
64 Durham Woods, Vancouver, B.C.
555-765-4324
Attn. Sue Mollard
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Questions
May 05, 20XX
HELP WANTED 1. What jobs do not require previous

experience?
Day Care Assistant
Afternoons (12 p.m.– 6 p.m.) Monday
to Friday.
Entry position available beginning of
July. No prior experience necessary.
Early Childhood Education Diploma is
an asset. Starting salary $10.75.
2. What job is a part-time morning job?
Please apply M – F at Big Bear Daycare _____________________________________
42 Bucket Lane, Kingston, ON. _____________________________________
Phone 555-659-4441 _____________________________________
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3. What job requires shift work? How many shifts per week?
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4. What job requires the most experience?

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5. What job requires you to mail in a resume?

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6. Do any of the jobs require a background check? If so, which ones?

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7. What job suggests a promotion is possible?

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8. What job begins in July? _____________________________________________

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Note to parents: Of course, children should never take any medicine without the permission and
direct supervision of an adult. Learning to read and understand the labels is an important skill that
is part of the elementary school curriculum.
Reading Labels
A person should never take any form of medication
before carefully reading the label. The label contains
information about dosage (how much you should
take at one time), instructions about how often you
should take it, and other important information. The For fast, safe relief of fever
information here does NOT contain real instructions and pain related to earaches,
headaches, colds, and flu.
and should not be used for any real medication.
DO NOT USE IF SEAL IS BROKEN
Never take any medication without your parents’
permission.
1. What does dosage mean?
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2. How many ml of medicine should a 17 kg child Repeat every 4-6 hours as needed.
take at one time? Do not exceed 4 doses in a 24 hour period.
_______________________________________________ WARNING: If symptoms continue for

_______________________________________________ more than 4 days, consult a physician.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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3. How often can this medicine be taken?
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4. What is this medicine to be used for?

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5. Why are some words printed in bold red letters? Why are some words printed in
bold black letters?
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Children’s
Motion Sickness
Remedy
For the prevention and
treatment of nausea, vomiting
or dizziness due to
motion (travel) sickness.
DO NOT USE IF SEALED
BLISTER UNIT IS BROKEN
Dose should be taken at least a half hour
and preferably 1 to 2 hours before travelling.
Dose: Children 6-12 years: Take one

tablet every 6-8 hours as needed.
Do not exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours.
Children 2-5 years: Take ½ a tablet

every 6-8 hours as needed. Do not
exceed 1 ½ tablets in 24 hours.
Infants under 2 years: Use only as

directed by physician.
WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
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Questions
1. How many tablets is the maximum a 4-year-old can take in 24 hours?

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2. How many tablets should a 9-year-old child take at one time?

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3. How often can this medicine be taken by children 6-12?

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4. What is this medicine to be used for?

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5. Do you think the different colours used for different information on the label is
effective? Why or why not?
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Reading Canada’s Food Guide To Healthy Eating
Read the information below and answer the questions about it in full sentences.
Eating a variety of good food every day gives us energy, builds good health, and
helps us feel good. To help us do this, Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating tells us
the four types of food we should eat each day. It also tells us how much of each type
of food we should eat each day.
The chart below is just part of Canada’s Food Guide. It shows the four food groups:
• vegetables and fruit,
• grain products,
• milk and alternatives,
• meat and alternatives.
The chart tells us how many servings of each type of food we need each day. A
serving for many types of food is an amount about the size of your fist. The number
of servings a person needs changes as he or she gets older. It can also depend on
whether a person is male or female.
Children Teens
Age in Years 2-3 4-8 9-13 14-18
Sex Girls and Boys Females Males
Vegetables 4 5 6 7 8
and Fruit
Grain 3 4 6 6 7
Products
Milk and 2 2 3-4 3-4 3-4
Alternatives
Meat and 1 1 1-2 2 3
Alternatives
Source: Canada’s Food Guide. Health Canada, 2011. Reproduced with the permission of the Minister of Health, 2012.
1. How many servings of vegetables and fruit should a 9-year-old eat each day?
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2. At what age does a person need 4 servings of grain products each day?
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3. What food group does a person need the fewest number of servings each day?
What food group does a person need the greatest number of servings each day?
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4. For most foods, what is the size of one serving? _______________________________

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5. Would you use the chart to choose what foods to eat? Why or why not? Can you
think of something that could be added to make the chart more useful?
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Reading a Nutrition Labels

Read the information below. Answer the questions in full sentences.
Nutrition labels tell us about the nutrition in packaged food. They help us choose which
foods meet our needs.
This tells what amount of the

food is considered one serving
according to the Nutrition This column tells if there
Facts chart. It is sometimes not is a little or a lot of the
the same size as one serving nutrient in one serving.
according to Canada’s Food 5% would be just a little of
Guide. what you need in one day.
100% would be all you
Nutrition Facts need in one day.
Serving size 1 cup (55 g)

Amount % Daily Value
This column tells how much of Calories 200
each nutrient is in the serving
Fat 2 g 3%
size listed at the top.
Saturated Fat 0 g
+ Trans 0 g 0%
Calories tell how much Cholesterol 0 mg
energy the food contains. Sodium 260 mg 10%
Your muscles and brain use
energy. Carbohydrate 45 g 15%
Fibre 8 g 32%
Sugars 14 g
Fibre is found in many different
Protein 0 g
foods. It helps keep our digestive
system healthy. Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0 % Iron 40%
Iron helps produce red blood cells that

carry oxygen throughout the body.
1. What is the serving size listed on the nutrition label? ___________________________

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2. How many calories are in one cup of Happy O’s? _____________________________

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3. How many grams (g) of sodium does one cup of

Happy O’s contain? Is this none, a little, or a lot of the
sodium you need in a day? _________________________
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4. Do Happy O’s contain none, a little, or a lot of the

Vitamin C you need in a day?
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5. Do you think the Nutrition Facts label is effective? Why or why not?
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Genre and Subgenre Review
4. Winged Warfare: The Illustrated Classic Autobiography of Canada WWI Ace Genre and Subgenre Review continued
Billy Bishop by Billy Bishop
8. The Secret Life of Money: A Kid’s Guide to Cash by Kira Vermond
Genre _________________________
Non-Fiction Subgenre ______________________
Autobiography
This book gives detailed information about all you need to know about money.
____________________________________________________________________________
This book fits these categories because it tells about a real person, real events
(World War II), and is written by the person the book is about (Billy Bishop).
____________________________________________________________________________ Non-Fiction
Genre _________________________ Informational writing
Subgenre ______________________
____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
This book fits these categories because it gives real information (the title says it is a
“Guide”) about a real topic (money).
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• Autobiography • Comedy • Historical Fiction • Myth
• Biography • Tragedy • Science Fiction • Tall Tale ____________________________________________________________________________
• Informational • Fantasy • Fable 5. Rapunzel retold by the Brothers Grimm
Writing • Real Fiction • Legend Once upon a time a young girl named Rapunzel was imprisoned in a tower by an evil
• Persuasive Writing • Fairytale witch. One day a prince sees Rapunzel at the window and falls in love with her. After 9. “Why We Need More Sports at Our School” by Jeffrey Misner
many twists and turns, Rapunzel and the prince marry and live happily ever after. Jeffery writes five paragraphs arguing for more sports at Upper Canada Elementary
Grade 4 Reading School. He has a strong introduction, three arguments, and closing remarks.
Using the information above, identify the genre and subgenre of the following texts. Genre _________________________
Folklore Subgenre ______________________
Fairytale
Explain why the writing fits those categories. Use complete sentences in your explanation. ____________________________________________________________________________
This book fits these categories because the story begins with “Once upon a time”, Genre _________________________
Persuasive writing
the main characters are human, and it includes a magical character (an evil witch).
____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
This essay fits these categories because it tries to influence the reader (to have more sports)
1. The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis ____________________________________________________________________________
The stories are “retold” so we can guess they are very old. ____________________________________________________________________________
about a real-world topic (sports at school).
This story is about a boy named Peter who is High King of Narnia. This novel has talking ____________________________________________________________________________
horses, evil men, and epic battles.
6. All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradburg
Genre _________________________
Fiction Subgenre ______________________
Fantasy This story tells about a class of school children living on the planet Venus where the sun
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This book fits these categories because the setting (Narnia) is imaginary and some comes out for only one hour every seven years. It is set in the future. 10. Elementary and Middle School Mathematics, Canadian Edition
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characters (talking horses) are magical. by John A. Van De Walle
Fiction
Genre _________________________ Science fiction
Subgenre ______________________ This text outlines different ways to teach math. It includes charts, graphs, and diagrams.
____________________________________________________________________________
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This book fits these categories because the story is set in the future, in a make-believe
school on another planet (Venus).
Genre _________________________
Informational writing
2. Winter Camp by Kirkpatrick Hill ____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
This book fits these categories because it gives real information about how to do a real
This story is about two young orphans who go to live with Natasha, the oldest member ____________________________________________________________________________
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thing (teach math in elementary and middle schools).
of their village. Natasha teaches them the “old ways,” skills their people used to use to
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survive Alaskan winters. When tragedy strikes, will the children be able to survive?
7. Tales of the Greek Heroes retold by Roger Lancelyn Green
Fiction
Genre _________________________ Realistic fiction
Subgenre ______________________ This book contains many exciting stories from Ancient Greece about gods and heroes.
____________________________________________________________________________
This book fits these categories because the setting is realistic (an Alaskan village), and the
Genre _________________________
Folklore Subgenre ______________________
Myths
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events (surviving an Alaskan winter) could happen in real life.
____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
This book fits these categories because the stories are set in ancient times and the
characters include gods and heroes.
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3. Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi ____________________________________________________________________________
This is about a poor peasant boy living in medieval England at a time when that country
was at war with France. He becomes an apprentice to a travelling jester.
Genre _________________________
Fiction Subgenre ______________________
Historical fiction
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This book fits these categories because the events take place in a real place (England) in the
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past (medieval times when England was at war with France), and the characters are realistic
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Subgenre Match-Up Genre and Subgenre Movie Poster Classifying
Match each clue to the subgenre. Put the correct letter in the box provided. Analyze the movie poster below. Identify the genre and subgenre. Remember to include
When you place similar things into categories it is called classifying.
the reasons for your choices in your answer.
1. This type of writing is set in the past. It is based on Read the following list of words. Draw a line through the one that doesn’t belong.
A – Informational
real life situations but includes some imaginary Example: boat car taxi shoe train
writing
characters or events. D
Boat, car, taxi, and train are all methods of transportation.
2. This type of writing seems like real life but the author B – Tall tale Shoe does not fit into that category.
has invented it. F
C – Science fiction 1. rose frog tulip daisy

3. A true life story written about someone else’s life. G
D – Historical fiction
4. This type of writing contains gods and goddesses. H 2. Tuesday January May September
E – Persuasive writing
5. This type of writing is often set in a totally
make-believe place. It may contain magic. J 3. dog cat elephant hamster
F – Realistic fiction
6. This type of writing includes talking animals and a
moral to be learned. K 4. skiing snowmobiling skating house
G – Biography
7. This type of writing gives facts about something. A H – Myths 5. apple pork chop steak chicken
8. This type of writing is often set in the Wild West and

contains characters with greatly exaggerated traits. B I – Autobiography 6. scooter ruler pencil eraser
9. This type of writing may be set in the future and

include robots, aliens, super technology or 7. house brother sister mother
spaceships. C J – Fantasy
This poster advertises a movie that is science fiction. We know this because it
10. This is a true life story written by someone about 8. blue yellow pineapple green
K – Fable is set in outer space and includes imaginary characters (aliens) and technology
him or herself. I
(space ships).
9. cup saucer stick plate
11. This type of writing tries to influence the reader. E L – Fairytale
12. This type of writing often begins with “Once upon a 10. fork shovel knife spoon
time....” L
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Fill That Category! Name That Category! What Belongs?
Before reading the following story, look at the list of categories below. As you read, Look at each set of words below. Choose a category that best classifies each group. After reading the category, circle the words that belong in it.
circle the words that fit in any of the four categories. Then fill in the categories with the
words you’ve circled.*Bonus – What category has four items in it? Put the correct letter in the box. Example: Things that float.
Jeffery, Samantha, and Kevin are talking about where they hope to travel some day. 1. car, truck, taxi, bike H A – Types of sports
row boat rocks jet ski canoe
“I want to go on a plane to Germany.” Samantha says. “My mom says they make
delicious pretzels and sausages!”
2. Suite Life on Deck, MythBusters, B – Weather
“I can’t wait to drive to the United States and spend time in Florida. My dad C
How It’s Made, Survivorman 1. Things that bounce
bought me a new bathing suit,” says Jeffery.
“Oh yes,” says Kevin. “You would love Florida. They have lots of ice cream stands soccer balls tennis balls scooters basketballs
3. lightning, blizzard, snow, rain B C – TV shows
and you might get to drive a golf cart.”
2. Things that grow in the garden
“I’m going to take a train to France to buy some new shoes and a pretty dress,” flowers trees weeds bird bath
says Samantha. “I’ve been saving up since last summer!” 4. nose, mouth, ears, heart F D – Girls’ names
“It sounds like everyone will have a wonderful trip some day!” says Jeff. 3. Things that you write with
stick pen pencil crayon
5. Nate, Bob, Ryan, Jack J E – Things to eat
Countries Clothing 4. Sports
Germany
1. ________________________ bathing suit
1. ________________________ tennis volleyball reading basketball
United States
2. ________________________ shoes
2. ________________________ 6. fridge, stove, bathroom, toaster G F – Parts of the body
France
3. ________________________ dress
3. ________________________ 5. A type of pet
________________________ ________________________ elephant dog hamster cat
7. basketball, hockey, lacrosse, football A G – Things in a house
6. Types of clothing
Ways to travel Food pants socks hat moustache
plane
1. ________________________ 1. ________________________
pretzels
8. apple, muffin, cookie, pear E H – Transportation
car
2. ________________________ 2. ________________________
sausages 7. Parts of a body
golf cart
3. ________________________ 3. ________________________
ice cream shoe hair fingers nose
train
________________________ ________________________
9. Veronica, Beth, Samantha, Marie D I – Ice cream flavours 8. Types of food
pizza spaghetti cardboard hamburger
10. chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, cookies and cream I J – Boys’ names 9. Things you listen to
iPod TV radio book
10. Countries
North Pole Canada United States India
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Context Clues Context Clues continued Choose the Right Word
Sometimes it is easy to figure out the meaning of a word you don’t know by reading 5. The singer had a dubious reason for starting the concert late. She said she had just Read the paragraph below. Answer the questions using information that you learn.
it in context. Context is the ideas in a sentence or a thought that give clues about a gotten back from the International Space Station where she had been teaching
word’s meaning. astronauts to sing.
Your definition ____________________________________________________________
After reading the following sentences, write down what you think the definition of the
arousing doubt; doubtful
underlined word is based on its context. Look up the word definition in the dictionary
and write it down. Were you close? _________________________________________________________________________ Most people feel good when someone is smiling at them. At McDonald’s one of
the slogans is “Smiles are free,” because they know how positive a smile can be.
At Poplar Road Public School, the librarian believes all students should get a smile
1. Sarah was ravenous. She ate everything in sight. 6. Ken was relegated to the back of the choir because his singing was so awful.
from someone every day. She__________ visits each classroom to give out free
Your definition ____________________________________________________________ Your definition ____________________________________________________________ smiles. Most children look forward to her visits, but some children loathe it. They
to be assigned to an obscure place, position, are really shy and even eye contact makes them nervous. The librarian’s goal is to
extremely hungry
or condition
_________________________________________________________________________ make them smile!
_________________________________________________________________________
7. The strife between the two brothers led them to vow they would never speak to a. never
2. Ben is always punctual. He’s never been late for school. b. accidentally
each other again.
Your definition ____________________________________________________________ c. seldom
Your definition ____________________________________________________________ d. deliberately
prompt Dictionary definition _______________________________________________________
bitter conflict; a struggle, fight, or quarrel
_________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ 2. Circle the word that means the same as loathe.
a. dislike
b. expect
3. Greg is skeptical about how helpful cough syrup is. He doesn’t feel any better after 8. Lisa was vehement in her denial that she had broken the window. She defended her c. encourage
taking it. self loudly against the accusation. d. love
Your definition ____________________________________________________________ Your definition ____________________________________________________________ 3. Underline the words in the paragraph that helped you answer #2.
marked by or given to doubt; questioning
Dictionary definition _______________________________________________________ forceful or intense in expression, emotion,
or conviction 4. Write a sentence of your own using the word loathe.
_________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Answers will vary.
9. Lil was nostalgic about her past. She was longing for her younger days. __________________________________________________________________________
4. Diane was obstinate in her refusal to eat broccoli. She wouldn’t try it even after
the other children finished theirs. Your definition ____________________________________________________________
Your definition ____________________________________________________________ a bittersweet longing for things, persons, or
stubbornly adhering to an attitude, an opinion,
Dictionary definition _______________________________________________________ situations of the past
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
or a course of action
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More About Rocks Crossword Puzzle
Choose the Right Word continued
Questions
After reading the non-fiction article “Rock On,” answer the following questions.
Bender is a large black cat. He loves to __________ around the 1 1 1 1
Remember to answer in complete sentences.
neighbourhood looking for things to do. Sometimes neighbours find
him far from his home and need to contact his owners. Bender’s The Earth is made up of liquid and solid
1. What is the earth made up of? ___________________________________________
favourite thing to do is sleep in the sun, either inside or outside rock.
_________________________________________________________________________
depending on the time of year. He has a really loud purr that gives
_________________________________________________________________________
instant gratification to the person who is patting him. Hearing Bender 2 2
purr always makes people smile. _________________________________________________________________________
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_________________________________________________________________________ 4 4
a. skip 2 2
b. roam 2. Explain what erosion is. What type of rock does erosion help form?
c. hop Erosion is the process by which the surface of the earth is worn
_________________________________________________________________________ 3 3 3 3
d. dance away by water, glaciers, wind, waves, and so on. It helps to form
_________________________________________________________________________
sedimentary rock.
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2. Circle the word that means the same as gratification. 4 4
a. shock _________________________________________________________________________
b. headache _________________________________________________________________________
c. pleasure _________________________________________________________________________
d. dismay
3. List the three types of rock and give examples of each.
_________________________________________________________________________
There are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Granite is 5 5 5 5
4. Write a sentence of your own using the word gratification. ____________________ an example of igneous rock. Shale, sandstone, and limestone are
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examples of sedimentary rock. Slate is an example of metamorphic
__________________________________________________________________________
rock.
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Answers will vary.
__________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________
4. Describe 3 things that you learned from reading “Rock On.”

Answers will vary.
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Book Synopsis 4. Using ideas from the story and your own ideas, explain why the dad seemed a bit
A book synopsis is often found on the back cover of a book. If the synopsis is well nervous after Captain Mike mentioned sharks. A Great Day at Sea continued
done, it will make a person want to read the book. At the beginning of the story the boy said his dad was nervous about
__________________________________________________________________________ The boy convinced his dad to go deep sea fishing using facts from an advertisement
__________________________________________________________________________
boats so he would probably be extra-nervous about being in a boat he had seen in the paper. Using ideas from the story, design what the advertisement
Read the book synopsis below. Answer the questions using full sentences. __________________________________________________________________________ might have looked like.
near a shark. Maybe Dad was afraid the shark would pull on the line
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe __________________________________________________________________________
so hard that he or his son might fall in the water.
Welcome to a fantastical world where mythical creatures exist and animals can __________________________________________________________________________ Answers will vary. Answers should include the following:
speak. The story begins with Lucy, a young girl who is sent away from her home in __________________________________________________________________________ 1. words that say that the company takes groups out every day
London, England with her sister and two brothers during the war. Lucy, Susan, __________________________________________________________________________ 2. words that say summer is less expensive because there are fewer
Edmund, and Peter arrive in the English countryside to live with an old professor in __________________________________________________________________________ tourists
a large manor house.
__________________________________________________________________________ 3. company name and phone number
During a game of hide-and-go-seek, Lucy hides in an old wardrobe and suddenly 4. eye-catching picture
finds herself in the magical Land of Narnia. There she befriends a talking faun and 5. Write a different ending to the story. ________________________________________
Answers will vary.
learns that a terrible witch has cast a spell over the whole land that made it always ___________________________________________________________________________
winter. Can Lucy, Susan, Edmund and Peter break the spell? ___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Questions ___________________________________________________________________________
For what audience do you think this book was written? (Gender, age) ___________________________________________________________________________
This book was written for both boys and girls who are interested in
__________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________
stories about magical adventures. Since the brothers and sisters in the
__________________________________________________________________________
story are different ages, the audience for the book might be different ___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
ages also.
__________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Why are the children sent away from their home in the city to live in the country? ___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
The children are sent to the country to avoid the war in London. ___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
What do you think Lucy’s reaction was when she found herself in Narnia? ___________________________________________________________________________
Lucy might be excited or amazed to be able to make friends with a
__________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
talking fun. When she hears about the witch, she might feel afraid
__________________________________________________________________________
or might want to help her new friend. She might be eager to tell her
brothers and sister about what she has seen in Narnia.
__________________________________________________________________________
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Write an ending to the story. Answers will vary.

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After reading the article on pulleys and gears, answer the following questions. Book Synopsis
3. What is the groove in the wheel of a pulley for? ______________________________
A pulley has a groove in it A book synopsis is often found on the back cover of a book. If the synopsis is well
Use complete sentences.
__________________________________________________________________________
so a rope or metal cable can be placed around the wheel and it won’t done, it will make a person want to read the book.
A wheel is a simple machine that makes it possible
1. What is a wheel? ________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
slip off.
__________________________________________________________________________ Read the book synopsis below. Answer the questions using full sentences.
__________________________________________________________________________
to move big objects with little effort.
__________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Welcome to a fantastical world where mythical creatures exist and animals can
__________________________________________________________________________ speak. The story begins with Lucy, a young girl who is sent away from her home in
A gear train is a set of wheels that have teeth
4. What is a gear train? ____________________________________________________
London, England with her sister and two brothers during the war. Lucy, Susan,
that fit together so that each gear turns the one it is linked to. Gear
__________________________________________________________________________
2. Why is it easier to pull down rather than pull up when using a pulley system? Edmund, and Peter arrive in the English countryside to live with an old professor in
trains may contain gears of different sizes.
__________________________________________________________________________ a large manor house.
When using a pulley system it is easier to pull down
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
because you can use your weight to help you.
________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________ During a game of hide-and-go-seek, Lucy hides in an old wardrobe and suddenly
______________________________________________________
finds herself in the magical Land of Narnia. There she befriends a talking faun and
_____________________________________________________ learns that a terrible witch has cast a spell over the whole land that made it always
The teeth of each gear fit between the teeth of the
5. How do gears work? _____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________ winter. Can Lucy, Susan, Edmund and Peter break the spell?
gears beside it. The linked gears move in opposite directions to each
__________________________________________________________________________
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other.
__________________________________________________________________________ Questions
________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________ For what audience do you think this book was written? (Gender, age)
______________________________________________ This book was written for both boys and girls who are interested in
__________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________ stories about magical adventures. Since the brothers and sisters in the
__________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________ A crane is an example of
6. Give some examples of real life pulleys and gears. ___________________________ story are different ages, the audience for the book might be different
__________________________________________________________________________
ages also.
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
a pulley. A bike has gears linked by a chain.
__________________________________________________________________________ Why are the children sent away from their home in the city to live in the country?
__________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
The children are sent to the country to avoid the war in London.
__________________________________________________________________________
What do you think Lucy’s reaction was when she found herself in Narnia?
Lucy might be excited or amazed to be able to make friends with a
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
talking fun. When she hears about the witch, she might feel afraid
__________________________________________________________________________
or might want to help her new friend. She might be eager to tell her
brothers and sister about what she has seen in Narnia.
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Write an ending to the story. Answers will vary.

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After reading the book synopsis of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe design a Questions
Questions
cover for the book. 1. A movie review is an opinion piece. What is the opinion of this reviewer about After reading “Being Active!” answer the following questions in complete sentences.
the movie? _____________________________________________________________
The reviewer’s opinion is that Harry Potter and the 1. What are some of the ways you might be exercising without knowing it?
__________________________________________________________________________
Philosopher’s Stone is “a great movie”. She says the story is “terrific”, __________________________________________________________________________
We might be exercising without knowing it when we play four squares or
__________________________________________________________________________
and that the adventures of Harry and his friends “will keep you on the __________________________________________________________________________
tag, take dance lessons or dance just for fun.
__________________________________________________________________________
edge of your seat”.
__________________________________________________________________________ Exercising helps our hearts by
2. How does exercising help your heart? ______________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________ making it pump harder to get blood and oxygen to our muscles. This
_________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
makes our heart (which is also a muscle) stronger.
2. A movie review often gives examples from the movie. What examples does the __________________________________________________________________________
reviewer give you about Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone?
The examples from the movie that the reviewer mentions are
__________________________________________________________________________ 3. List three other ways exercising helps you. Give an example of each.
__________________________________________________________________________
descriptions of the cruel things Harry’s aunt and uncle have done to Exercises like skipping, swimming, soccer, cross-country skiing, jogging,
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
him, Harry’s new friends at Hogwarts, the evil wizard Lord Voldemort, biking, and rollerblading make our muscles stronger. Exercises like
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
and the flying sport of Quidditch. __________________________________________________________________________
gymnastics and yoga make us more flexible. All exercises help us maintain
__________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
a healthy weight and also help us feel great.
3. A movie reviewer needs to have reasons to support his or her opinion. What 4. Create a weekly schedule for exercising. Then give it a try. See if you can keep
The reviewer uses the
reasons does this reviewer give for her opinion? _____________________________ it up for one month. Write down an activity for each day. Add a √ when you finish
__________________________________________________________________________
examples from the movie to support her opinion that the movie is each activity.
__________________________________________________________________________
“great”. She also mentions the special effects, magical characters,
__________________________________________________________________________
and the quest to find the philosopher’s stone. Exercise Schedule
__________________________________________________________________________ Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4
__________________________________________________________________________ Activity √ Activity √ Activity √ Activity √
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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Non-Fiction Does the newspaper include a weather forecast? In a few words, give the weather Questions
The Newspaper forecast for the cities below. If they are not included, give the forecast for your own 1. In the editorial “School Graffiti” what was the hook?
town. __________________________________________________________________________
The hook is the first sentence, “Imagine coming to school on
Vancouver _______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
Monday morning and finding your name followed by ‘has
PER
SPA
NEW __________________________________________________________________________
cooties’ spray-painted all over the school walls.”
Calgary _______________________________________________________
S
__________________________________________________________________________
Edmonton _______________________________________________________
Use a copy of your local newspaper to answer the following questions in the space Montreal _______________________________________________________ 2. Was the hook effective? Why or why not?
provided. Use full sentences in your answers. Ottawa _______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
The hook is effective because it makes the reader imagine how
__________________________________________________________________________
they would feel in that situation. This makes the reader want to
Toronto _______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
What is the name of the newspaper? read on.
___________________________________________________________________________ Your town _______________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
What is the date on the newspaper? What section of the newspaper includes comic strips? 3. What was the author’s opinion about graffiti?
___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
The author believes graffiti is wrong for three reasons: it can be
__________________________________________________________________________
a form of bullying, it is vandalism, and it is a distraction from
What is the headline on the front page? Write a different headline for an international news story that appears in the __________________________________________________________________________
learning.
___________________________________________________________________________ newspaper. __________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________ 4. What were the facts that the author used to support their opinion?
In what section of the newspaper would you find stock reports? __________________________________________________________________________
The author reminds us of the fact that nasty words can make
Who is the editor of the newspaper? _____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
someone feel hurt and angry to show how graffiti can be a form
___________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
of bullying. The fact that the school belongs to the community
___________________________________________________________________________ Can you find a recipe in today’s newspaper? If so, in what section is it found? __________________________________________________________________________
shows that graffiti is vandalism. The fact that graffiti causes
___________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
students and teachers to focus attention away from learning
__________________________________________________________________________
shows that it is a distraction.
How often is the newspaper published? Does your newspaper have today’s T.V. listings in it? If so what is on at 9 p.m.? __________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________
5. Did the conclusion tie the whole piece together? Why or why not?
Which section of the newspaper has the results of sporting events? __________________________________________________________________________
The conclusion tied the piece of writing by briefly restating the
___________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
three key points and asking the reader to do something about
__________________________________________________________________________
the issue.
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
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Grade 4 Reading
TEXT
TEXT
Note to parents: Of course, children should never take any medicine without the permission and Questions
Questions direct supervision of an adult. Learning to read and understand the labels is an important skill that
May 05, 20XX
is part of the elementary school curriculum.
HELP WANTED 1. What jobs do not require previous
experience?
1. How many tablets is the maximum a 4-year-old can take in 24 hours?
Day Care Assistant The day care assistant job does
Reading Labels Dosage is the amount of medicine a person should take at one time.
__________________________________________________________________________
A person should never take any form of medication __________________________________________________________________________
Afternoons (12 p.m.– 6 p.m.) Monday not require previous experience.
before carefully reading the label. The label contains __________________________________________________________________________
to Friday. The wait staff job does not
information about dosage (how much you should __________________________________________________________________________
Entry position available beginning of require previous experience but
take at one time), instructions about how often you
July. No prior experience necessary. says it is an asset.
should take it, and other important information. The For fast, safe relief of fever 2. How many tablets should a 9-year-old child take at one time?
Early Childhood Education Diploma is
information here does NOT contain real instructions and pain related to earaches, __________________________________________________________________________
an asset. Starting salary $10.75. headaches, colds, and flu. A nine-year-old child should take one tablet at one time, at least half
2. What job is a part-time morning job? and should not be used for any real medication. __________________________________________________________________________
an hour and preferably 1-2 hours before travelling.
Please apply M – F at Big Bear Daycare The physical education teacher
_____________________________________ DO NOT USE IF SEAL IS BROKEN
Never take any medication without your parents’
42 Bucket Lane, Kingston, ON. _____________________________________
job is part-time mornings. permission. 3. How often can this medicine be taken by children 6-12?
Phone 555-659-4441 _____________________________________
_____________________________________ 1. What does dosage mean? This medicine can be taken every 6 to 8 hours.
__________________________________________________________________________
Dosage is the amount of medicine a person
_______________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
3. What job requires shift work? How many shifts per week? should take at one time.
_______________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
The registered nurse job requires shift work. There are 3 shifts. The job 4. What is this medicine to be used for?
____________________________________________________________________________
is for 4 days per week. 2. How many ml of medicine should a 17 kg child __________________________________________________________________________
This medicine is used for the prevention and treatment of nausea,
Repeat every 4-6 hours as needed.
____________________________________________________________________________ take at one time? Do not exceed 4 doses in a 24 hour period. vomiting or dizziness due to motion (travel) sickness.
__________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________
A 17 kg child should take 7.5 ml at one time. WARNING: If symptoms continue for __________________________________________________________________________
4. What job requires the most experience?
_______________________________________________ more than 4 days, consult a physician.
____________________________________________________________________________
The physical education teacher job requires the most experience KEEP OUT OF REA CH OF CHILDREN.
____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ 5. Do you think the different colours used for different information on the label is
(10+ years).
____________________________________________________________________________ 3. How often can this medicine be taken? effective? Why or why not?
This medicine can be taken every 4 to 6 hours.
___________________________________________________________________________ The different colours are effective because they draw our attention to
__________________________________________________________________________
5. What job requires you to mail in a resume? __________________________________________________________________________
important information.
____________________________________________________________________________
The retail clerk requires you to mail in a resume. 4. What is this medicine to be used for? __________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________
This medicine is used for fever and pain related to earaches, __________________________________________________________________________
headaches, colds, and flu.
_________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
6. Do any of the jobs require a background check? If so, which ones?
____________________________________________________________________________
The physical education teacher job requires a background check.
____________________________________________________________________________ 5. Why are some words printed in bold red letters? Why are some words printed in
bold black letters?
7. What job suggests a promotion is possible? Some words are printed in bold red letters because they are
___________________________________________________________________________
The retail clerk job suggests a promotion to management is possible.
____________________________________________________________________________ the most important ones to read. Some words are printed in
___________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________ bold black letters because they are the second most important
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
ones to read.
8. What job begins in July? The
_____________________________________________
day car assistant job begins in July.
___________________________________________________________________________
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TEXT
Grade 4 Reading
3. What food group does a person need the fewest number of servings each day? Reading a Nutrition Labels
What food group does a person need the greatest number of servings each day? Read the information below. Answer the questions in full sentences.
A person needs the fewest servings per day of meat and alternatives.
____________________________________________________________________________ Nutrition labels tell us about the nutrition in packaged food. They help us choose which
Most people need the greatest number of servings per day of
____________________________________________________________________________ foods meet our needs.
vegetables and fruit. Children 9 to 13 need an equal number of
____________________________________________________________________________
servings per day of vegetables/fruit and grain products.
____________________________________________________________________________
This tells what amount of the
food is considered one serving
One serving is an amount
4. For most foods, what is the size of one serving? _______________________________ according to the Nutrition This column tells if there
Facts chart. It is sometimes not is a little or a lot of the
about the size of your fist.
____________________________________________________________________________ the same size as one serving nutrient in one serving.
____________________________________________________________________________ according to Canada’s Food 5% would be just a little of
Guide. what you need in one day.
____________________________________________________________________________ 100% would be all you
Nutrition Facts need in one day.
____________________________________________________________________________
Serving size 1 cup (55 g)
5. Would you use the chart to choose what foods to eat? Why or why not? Can you Amount % Daily Value
think of something that could be added to make the chart more useful? This column tells how much of Calories 200
each nutrient is in the serving
Answers will vary.
____________________________________________________________________________ Fat 2 g 3%
size listed at the top.
Saturated Fat 0 g
____________________________________________________________________________
+ Trans 0 g 0%
____________________________________________________________________________ Calories tell how much Cholesterol 0 mg
____________________________________________________________________________ energy the food contains. Sodium 260 mg 10%
Your muscles and brain use
____________________________________________________________________________ energy. Carbohydrate 45 g 15%
Fibre 8 g 32%
Sugars 14 g
Fibre is found in many different
Protein 0 g
foods. It helps keep our digestive
system healthy. Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0 % Iron 40%
Iron helps produce red blood cells that

carry oxygen throughout the body.
The serving size is

1. What is the serving size listed on the nutrition label? ___________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
1 cup (55 g).
___________________________________________________________________________
One cup of Happy O’s

2. How many calories are in one cup of Happy O’s? _____________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
contains 200 calories.
__________________________________________________________________________
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3. How many grams (g) of sodium does one cup of

Happy O’s contain? Is this none, a little, or a lot of the
sodium you need in a day? _________________________
One cup of Happy O’s
__________________________________________________
contains 260 mg or 15% of the sodium we
__________________________________________________
need in a day. This is a little of the sodium
__________________________________________________
we need in a day.
__________________________________________________
4. Do Happy O’s contain none, a little, or a lot of the

Vitamin C you need in a day?
__________________________________________________
Happy O’s contain none of the Vitamin C
_________________________________________________
we need in a day.
_________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
5. Do you think the Nutrition Facts label is effective? Why or why not?
Answers will vary.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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Great Books!
Here are some suggestions of books that you might enjoy reading. If none of these
strikes your fancy, try asking a librarian for suggestions. Librarians know about a lot
of great books for every age and interest!
Dear Canada series, by different authors

The 39 Clues series, by Gordon Korman
Anne of Green Gables, by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Screech Owls Series, by Roy Macgregor
The Boggart, by Susan Cooper
Owls in the Family, by Farley Mowat
Lost in the Barrens, by Farley Mowat
The Sky is Falling, by Kit Pearson
Silverwing, Kenneth Oppel
The Nose from Jupiter, by Richard Scrimger
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Writing 4
The Writing Depot
• Word patterns, parts of speech,

punctuation
• Use of similes, metaphors, analogies,
and other writing techniques
• Dictionary skills
• High-interest writing practice
• And much more!
Grade 4 Writing
Contents
Prefixes ...................................................................2
Suffixes ...................................................................8
Similes ..................................................................13
Personification .......................................................15
Homonyms ............................................................17
Common Homonyms ..............................................19
Homographs..........................................................22
Metaphors ............................................................23
More Metaphors ....................................................24
Metaphor Poem......................................................25
Articles: A or An ....................................................27
Dictionary Skills .....................................................28
Alphabetical Order ................................................28
Guide Words ........................................................29
Key to Kidney ........................................................30
Toast to Tolerable ...................................................31
Using a Thesaurus ..................................................32
Superlatives ...........................................................33
Categorizing Words ...............................................34
Beginning or End ...................................................35
Synonyms .............................................................36
Antonyms ..............................................................38
Synonyms and Antonyms ........................................39
Analogies .............................................................40
Rules of Punctuation ................................................42
End Punctuation .....................................................43
The Comma ...........................................................44
Quotation Marks ....................................................45
Editorials ...............................................................46
My Editorial #1 .....................................................48
My Editorial #2 .....................................................50
Write On ..............................................................52
Troublesome Spelling Words ...................................55
Solutions ................................................................... 58

Number
Grade 4 Sense
Writing
and Numeration – Number Order
Prefixes
A group of letters added to the beginning of a word that changes that word’s meaning
is called a prefix.
Example: Example: un + kind = unkind Unkind means not kind.
un
un is a prefix. It means not.
Write the meaning of the original word, than add the prefix un to the front of the word.
Write the meaning of the new word. Put the new word in a sentence.
1. able ___________________________________________________________________
un + able ______________________________________________________________
Sentence:_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. even __________________________________________________________________
un + even_______________________________________________________________
Sentence: ______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
3. dress __________________________________________________________________
un + dress ______________________________________________________________
Sentence: ______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. do _________________________________________________________________________________
un + do____________________________________________________________________________
Sentence: __________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
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5. fair _______________________________________________________________________________
un + fair ___________________________________________________________________________
Sentence: __________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
6. pack ______________________________________________________________________________
un + pack __________________________________________________________________________
Sentence: __________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
7. tie ________________________________________________________________________________
un + tie ____________________________________________________________________________
Sentence: __________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
8. lock _______________________________________________________________________________
un + lock __________________________________________________________________________
Sentence: __________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
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Prefixes - dis
dis is a prefix. It means not or the absence of or the opposite of.
dis + appear = disappear
the opposite of + made visible = made not visble
Write the meaning of the original word, than add the prefix dis to the front of the word.
1. like_____________________________________________________________________
dis + like________________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
2. obey____________________________________________________________________
dis + obey_______________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
3. honest___________________________________________________________________
dis + honest______________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
4. order____________________________________________________________________
dis + order_______________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
5. connect__________________________________________________________________
dis + connect_____________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
6. agree___________________________________________________________________
dis + agree______________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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Prefixes - pre
pre is a prefix. It means before or in advance.
pre + school = preschool
BEST
GLUE
Y
PH
RA
OG
before + place for teaching children = a place you can go

GE
GE
OG
RA
PH
Y
before you are the age to attend elementary school.

Write the meaning of the original word, then add the prefix pre to the front of the
word. Write the meaning of the new word. Put the new word in a sentence.
1. teen_____________________________________________________________________
pre + teen_______________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2. order____________________________________________________________________
pre + order______________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3. cook____________________________________________________________________
pre + cook_______________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
4. test______________________________________________________________________
pre + test________________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
5. pay_____________________________________________________________________
pre + pay________________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
6. view____________________________________________________________________
pre + view_______________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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Prefixes - mis
mis is a prefix. It means wrongly or mistakenly.
mis + count = miscount
wrongly + add up = add up incorrectly
Write the meaning of the original word, then add the prefix mis to the front of the word.
1. print_____________________________________________________________________
mis + print________________________________________________________________
Sentence:_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
2. behave___________________________________________________________________
mis + behave_____________________________________________________________
Sentence:_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
3. fortune___________________________________________________________________
mis + fortune______________________________________________________________
Sentence:_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
4. understand_______________________________________________________________
mis + understand__________________________________________________________
Sentence:_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
5 spell_____________________________________________________________________
mis + spell________________________________________________________________
Sentence:_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
6. lead_____________________________________________________________________
mis + lead________________________________________________________________
Sentence:_________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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Prefixes - re
re is a prefix. It means repeat or again.
re + name = rename
repeat + give a name = give a new name
Write the meaning of the original word, then add the prefix re to the front of the
word. Write the meaning of the new word. Put the new word in a sentence.
1. enter_____________________________________________________________________
re + enter ________________________________________________________________
Sentence:_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
2. charge___________________________________________________________________
re + charge_______________________________________________________________
Sentence:_________________________________________________________________
3. build_____________________________________________________________________
re + build_________________________________________________________________
Sentence:_________________________________________________________________
4. do_______________________________________________________________________
re + do___________________________________________________________________
Sentence:_________________________________________________________________
5 fill_______________________________________________________________________
re + fill___________________________________________________________________
Sentence:_________________________________________________________________
6. gain_____________________________________________________________________
re + gain_________________________________________________________________
Sentence:_________________________________________________________________
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Suffixes - ing
A group of letters added to the end of a word that changes
the words meaning is called a suffix.
Example: ing is a suffix. One meaning is that an action is happening now.
write + ing = writing
put down words + happening now
Write the meaning of the original word, then add the suffix ing to the end word.
1. play_____________________________________________________________________
play + ing _______________________________________________________________
Sentence:_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
2. shout_____________________________________________________________________
shout + ing_______________________________________________________________
Sentence:_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
3. clean____________________________________________________________________
clean + ing_______________________________________________________________
Sentence:_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
4. view_____________________________________________________________________
view + ing________________________________________________________________
Sentence:_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
5 dance____________________________________________________________________
dance + ing ______________________________________________________________
Sentence:_________________________________________________________________
6. skate_____________________________________________________________________
skate + ing_______________________________________________________________
Sentence:_________________________________________________________________
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Suffixes - ly
ly is a suffix. It means in a way that is.
Many words that end in ly are adverbs. Adverbs describe verbs (actions). They answer
the questions how, when, where, or how much.
Examples: jogged slowly, played noisily, returned promptly.
A few words that end in ly are adjectives. They describe nouns (person, animal, place,
or thing).
Examples: daily walk, early bird, friendly dog
Write the meaning of the original word and the new word. Decide if the new word is
an adjective or adverb and circle your answer. Put the new word in a sentence.
1. slow_____________________________________________________________________
slow + ly adjective adverb ______________________________________________
Sentence:_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
2. cautious__________________________________________________________________
cautious + ly adjective adverb___________________________________________
Sentence:_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
3. silent_____________________________________________________________________
silent + ly adjective adverb______________________________________________
Sentence:_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
4. sad _____________________________________________________________________
sad + ly adjective adverb_______________________________________________
Sentence:_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
5 quiet_____________________________________________________________________
quiet + ly adjective adverb ______________________________________________
Sentence:_________________________________________________________________
6. careful___________________________________________________________________
careful + ly adjective adverb______________________________________________
Sentence:_________________________________________________________________
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Grade 4 Writing
Suffixes - ful
ful is a suffix. It means having the quality of something.
help + ful = helpful
Write the meaning of the original word, then add the suffix ful to the word.
1. meaning_________________________________________________________________
meaning + ful____________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2. colour___________________________________________________________________
colour + ful_______________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3. hope____________________________________________________________________
hope + ful_______________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
4. truth_____________________________________________________________________
truth + ful________________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
5. play_____________________________________________________________________
play + ful________________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
6. wonder__________________________________________________________________
wonder + ful_____________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
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Suffixes - er
er is a suffix. It can be used to compare a quality of one thing with another thing. er
means the one has more of that quality than the other.
small + er = smaller
Write the meaning of the original word, then add the suffix er to the end of the word.
Write the meaning of the new word. Put the new word into a sentence.
1. soft_____________________________________________________________________
soft + er_________________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2. dark____________________________________________________________________
dark + er________________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3. light_____________________________________________________________________
light + er_________________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
4. rich_____________________________________________________________________
rich + er_________________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
5. quiet____________________________________________________________________
quiet + er________________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
6. fast_____________________________________________________________________
fast + er_________________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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Suffixes - est
est is a suffix. It means most when comparing a quality among three or more things.
small + est = smallest
something is tiny + one thing has the most of this quality = something is the most small
among 3 or more things.
Write the meaning of the original word, then add the suffix est. Write the meaning of the
new word. Write a sentence containing the new word.
1. kind_____________________________________________________________________
kind + est________________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2. mean____________________________________________________________________
mean + est_______________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3. soft_____________________________________________________________________
soft + est_________________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
4. weak____________________________________________________________________
weak + est_______________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
5. bright___________________________________________________________________
bright + est_______________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
6. rich_____________________________________________________________________
rich + est________________________________________________________________
Sentence:________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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TEXT
Similes
A simile is a figure of speech that describes something by saying it is like something
else. It compares two things that are not normally alike. Most similes use the words
like or as. Authors use them to make their writing more interesting or entertaining.
Example: The dog’s face is as ugly as a dried up fig.
The dog’s face is being described. It is compared to a dried up fig.

Underline the word or phrase that is being described by each simile. Put brackets
around the word or phrase it is being compared to.
Example: His temper was as explosive as (a volcano.)
1. Playing scrabble with you is like trying to outsmart a computer.
2. My mom is as old as the pyramids.
3. Ameya was as tall as a tree.
4. Mom’s cookies taste like lumps of coal.
5. Marilyn’s smile is as sweet as pie.
6. John skied like the wind.
7. The lake was as cold as an ice cream cone.
8. Elaine was as quiet as a mouse.
9. Samantha’s sweater was as soft as a kitten.
10. Marie was as happy as a kid in a candy store.
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Similes
Remember, similes describe something by comparing it to something else using the words
like or as. Think about some things you could describe in this way. Write some similes on
the lines below.
Example: Bethany is as pretty as a flower.
1. .......................................................................................................................
2. ......................................................................................................................
3. ......................................................................................................................
4. ......................................................................................................................
5. ......................................................................................................................
Pick the simile you like the best. Write it in the box below. Illustrate it!
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Personification
Personification is giving human qualities to something that is not human.
Example: The watermelon seemed to call, “Eat me first!”
This means the watermelon looked delicious.
Underline the object being personified. Put brackets around the words that make it seem
human. Write the meaning of the personification underneath.
Example:
1. The lights in the distance (welcomed us home).
We felt happy to be almost home.
Meaning:________________________________________________________________
2. Your computer hates me.

Meaning:________________________________________________________________
3. T he snow kissed my cheeks as it fell.

Meaning:________________________________________________________________
4. The chocolate beckoned me from the shelf.

Meaning:________________________________________________________________
5. The boat engine groaned and coughed before it started in the rainstorm.
Meaning:________________________________________________________________
6. Time marches on.

Meaning:________________________________________________________________
7. The alarm clock told me it was time to get up.

Meaning:________________________________________________________________
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Personification continued
8. The tulips nodded their colourful heads at the children.

Meaning:________________________________________________________________
9. The security camera saw the whole thing.

Meaning:________________________________________________________________
10.The wind screamed through the trees.

Meaning:________________________________________________________________
Try writing some sentences that use personification.
1. _________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________________________________
5. _________________________________________________________________________
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Homonyms
Homonyms are words that sound the same but have different meanings. They sometimes
have the same spelling.
Examples: sail sale
part of a boat when something
cost less than the
original price
bear bear bare

animal carry uncovered
Match each word below with its homonym. Put the letter in the space provided.
1. fare ___________________ a. hour

2. ate ___________________ b. know
3. our ___________________ c. higher
4. write___________________ d. whether
5. bare___________________ e. fair
6. no_____________________ f. where
7. wear__________________ g. eight
8. hire___________________ h. tow
9. threw__________________ i. hole
10. weather________________ j. right
11. brake__________________ k. stair
12. toe____________________ l. pare
13. whole__________________ m. bear
14. stare___________________ n. break
15. pear___________________ o. through
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Homonyms continued
Use each word in the list below in a sentence. Use a dictionary if you need to figure
out the word’s meaning.
1. two_____________________________________________________________________
2. too_____________________________________________________________________
3. hare____________________________________________________________________
4. hair_____________________________________________________________________
5. hour____________________________________________________________________
6. our_____________________________________________________________________
7. tale_____________________________________________________________________
8. tail_____________________________________________________________________
9. buy_____________________________________________________________________
10. by______________________________________________________________________
11. peace__________________________________________________________________
12. piece___________________________________________________________________
13. no______________________________________________________________________
14. know___________________________________________________________________
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Common Homonyms
our, are, hour
Fill in the blanks with our, are, or hour.
1. We _______ going to be late for _______ game!
2. I hope _______ team wins the city championship.
3. Jeffrey was two _______ late for dinner.
4. “_______ you ready yet?”
5. _______ club needs to work together to finish painting the mural.
6. In half an _______ my chores will be finished.
7. It takes two _______ to drive to my grandmother’s house.
8. _______ whole school took part in Track and Field Day.
9. You _______ the only person who rode a bike to school today.
10. After playing hockey for an _______, I’m starving!
11. _______ you coming over for dinner?
12. _______ family took one _______ to choose _______ cat’s name.
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Common Homonyms
to, two, or too
to
1. is a preposition meaning “towards”. Example: I’m going to the store.
2. creates an infinitive verb. Example: I need to study.
two is the number 2.
Spelling hint: Think of the sentence, “Twins come in twos!” (The words twins [which is 2
people] and two both have a w in them.)
too
1. is a synonym for also. Example: Can I go too?
2. means more than enough. Example: I ate too much!
Spelling hint: Imagine a person who is a sign-installer who is carrying a heavy box full
of giant metal O’s. That person might say, “Too many o’s are too heavy!” (This reminds
us that too has more than one o in it.)
Fill in the blank with the correct spelling of to/two/too to complete the sentences.
1. We have a lot _______ do before the company gets here.
2. I am _______ tired to go for a walk.
3. I’m going ______ the park.
4. I had ________ doughnuts at lunch.
5. My dad called and said he was going _______ be late.
6. I played tag for _______ hours.
7. Kevin ate _______ much chocolate.
8. I have _______ cats.
9. This tuque belongs _______ Ben.
10. Amanda ate _______ pieces of pie.
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Common Homonyms
there, their, they’re
there a place Example: It is over there.
can be used with is and are. Example: There are 20 students in our class.
Spelling hint: Think of “here and there”. Just add a t to here to get there.
their shows possession. Example: Their car is green and our car is yellow.
they’re a contraction of they are. Example: They’re winning the game.
Spelling hint: Remember, if you mean “they are” you need an apostrophe to replace the a.
Fill in the blank with the right word (there, their, or they’re). Use capital letters where
needed.
1. __________ planning to go to the zoo.
2. They wanted to visit __________ grandmother.
3. The store is over __________.
4. ___________ dog is running all around the yard.
5. “Please go over __________and pick up that garbage,” said Mme. Desjardins.
6. ___________ all going to Samantha’s birthday party.
7. Someone threw an egg at __________ house on Halloween.
8. __________ all members of the school choir.
9. __________ class is in first place in the bottle drive.
10. __________ are four basketball nets in the schoolyard.

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Homographs
Homographs are a type of homonym. They are words that have different meanings but
are spelled the same way. They might be pronounced differently.
Example: Bow can have 3 different meanings and can be pronounced two ways (to
rhyme with toe or to rhyme with cow).
weapon type of knot bend at the waist with respect
Circle the meaning of the underlined word.

1. If you sing well, why not join the choir?
a deep hole capably
2. The kids were standing all in a row.
move by oars in a line
3. I love going to the craft fair.
market reasonable
4. My dad uses his saw in the work shop.
looked at tool
5. My mom got a rose on her birthday.
flower got up
6. We learned how to use a bow at camp.
bend with respect knot weapon
7. She was standing very close to the door.
near shut
8. My mother uses her fine china at Christmas.
delicate penalty feeling well
9. My dog stays in a pen during the day.
tool for writing enclosure write
10. I am a huge Toronto Maple Leaf fan.
tool to cool oneself enthusiast
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Metaphors
A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes what something is like by imagining it
is something else. A metaphor usually says the subject is something else. Writers use
metaphors to make their writing vivid and imaginative.
Example: My brother is a pig.
This means my brother is messy, not that he is a barnyard animal.
(Compare the metaphor above to this simile: My brother is as messy as a pig.)
1. When we say someone has a heart of gold, we really mean that
2. When we say someone spilled the beans, we really mean that
3. When we say someone is frozen with fear, we really mean that
4. When we say it’s raining cats and dogs, we really mean that
5. When we say she kicked the bucket, we really mean that
6. When we say he is boiling mad, we really mean that
7. When we say her holiday was a dream, we really mean that
8. When we say he is a shady character, we really mean that
9. When we say she is feeling blue, we really mean that
10. When we say his memory is a little cloudy, we really mean
11. When we say the king has the heart of a lion, we really mean
12. When we say a caterpillar is an upholstered worm, we really mean
13. When we say her cheeks are polished apples, we really mean
14. When we say he is a card shark, we really mean
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More Metaphors
Write a metaphor to describe something (or someone) with each quality below.
Examples: light The baby was just a feather in her arms.
sneaky The pickpocket was a snake slithering through the crowd.
1. shiny ___________________________________________________________________
2. noisy ___________________________________________________________________
3. slippery _________________________________________________________________
4. tall _____________________________________________________________________
5. kindness _________________________________________________________________
6. fast _____________________________________________________________________
7. slow ____________________________________________________________________
8. beautiful _________________________________________________________________
9. old _____________________________________________________________________
10. stubborn _______________________________________________________________
11. shy ____________________________________________________________________
12. angry __________________________________________________________________
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Metaphor Poem
Read the metaphor poem below. Then write one of your own.
The Storm
The storm was a stallion,
Galloping across the field,
Tearing the earth,
Snapping off branches,
Shrieking a message
It was wild and free.

Metaphor Poem Title ____________________________________________
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Illustrate your metaphor poem and share it with three people.
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Articles
A or An
Use a if the next word begins with a consonant.
Use an if the next word begins with a vowel.
Diane bought a newspaper at the store. She also bought an apple.
consonant vowel
Use either an or a to complete each sentence.

1. Amal saw _______ antelope at the zoo.
2. He choose _______ purple crayon to finish his art.
3. Lily had _______ egg salad sandwich for lunch.
4. Lots of people take _______ bus to work.
5. During the summer I’m going to _______ overnight camp.
6. Maia and Sarita bought their father _______ blue tie for Father’s Day.
7. Marie brought home _______ treat for her cat.
8. Alex decided to have _______ apple and _______ orange for breakfast.
9. Many people use training wheels when they are learning to ride _______ bike.
10. Good writers use _______ dictionary to check their spelling.
11. They saw _______ frog in the creek.
12. There was _______ sidewalk sale on at the mall.
13. Bert had _______ extra-large ice cream for dessert.
14. Veronica had _______ glass of apple juice to drink with her dinner.
15. Samantha goes to _______ orthodontist for her braces.

16. Many teachers use _______ whistle in gym class.
17. My mother is _______ English teacher.
18. Doing the laundry is _______ chore that I like.

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Dictionary Skills: Alphabetical Order
In order to use the dictionary correctly, you must be able to put words in alphabetical
order. That means put the words in order in which they appear in the alphabet.
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o b q r s t u v w x y z
To put words in alphabetical order, we look at the first letter of each word. For example,
apple comes before zamboni. But if the first letters are the same, we look at the second
letter. If the second letters are the same, then we look at the third, and so on.
Example: storage storm
The first four letters (s, t, o, r) are the same are the same in both words. We have to
look at the fifth letters to put them in alphabetical order. Storage comes before storm
because a comes before m in the alphabet.
Alphabetize the words in each list below.

LIST 1 LIST 2
calculus 1. ______________________ frequent 1. _______________________
avalanche 2. ______________________ participate 2. _______________________
force 3. ______________________ persecute 3. _______________________
calorie 4. ______________________ partial 4. _______________________
friction 5. ______________________ instant 5. _______________________
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Dictionary Skills: Guide Words
Guide words are the first word and last word found on one dictionary page according
to alphabetical order. These words appear at the top left (first word) and top right (last
word) of the page. Guide words
Example:
1st word describe 255 desire
on page
describe delleetra. Curabitur
descrem ipsum delleosuere justo.
descr sit amet, dvend potenti.
descectetur adips delleuam vel augue
desc Nam tinci unt dellemalesuada
dellentesque sem delleendisse ipsum
dravida ultr ces. dellela, unt eget
delleuctor ligula delleer at,
delle mauris co delleequat orci.
delle. phar tra. delleliquet libero last word
dellebitur nec pere desire on page
Read each pair of guide words for a dictionary page then circle the words you find on
that page.
1. guest/guise guard guide grumble guilt guff
2. liver/lobby livid lock loathe list load
3. morrow/mote motif motto mortal mortgage motor
4. false/famous fame fall fake family familiar
5. plaid/planet plain pivot plank plane plan
6. sell/seminar select semester self Seminole send
7. traverse/treat travel trauma tread tray treasure
8. let/Levis lest level levity levy letter
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Dictionary Skills: Key to Kidney
key kidney
Imagine that the guide words on a dictionary page are
key and kidney. For the list below, circle the words that
are found on this page, put B beside the words found
before the page, and A beside the words found after the
page.
on the page B - before the page A - after the page
1. keg _____________________ 11. kerchief ____________________

2. khaki _____________________ 12. kilometre ____________________
3. kiln _____________________ 13. keen ____________________
4. kibbutz _____________________ 14. khan ____________________
5. key _____________________ 15. kilt ____________________
6. kelp _____________________ 16. keep ____________________
7. kindergarten _____________________ 17. kick ____________________
8. kidnap _____________________ 18. kind ____________________
9. king _____________________ 19. kettle ____________________
10. kernel _____________________ 20. kid ____________________
List the words above in alphabetical order.

1. _________________________________ 11. _________________________________
2. _________________________________ 12. _________________________________
3. _________________________________ 13. _________________________________
4. _________________________________ 14. _________________________________
5. _________________________________ 15. _________________________________
6. _________________________________ 16. _________________________________
7. _________________________________ 17. _________________________________
8. _________________________________ 18. _________________________________
9. _________________________________ 19. _________________________________
10. _________________________________ 20. _________________________________
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Dictionary Skills: Toast to Tolerable
Imagine that the guide words on a dictionary page are toast tolerable
toast and tolerable. For the list below, circle the words
found on the page, put a B beside the words found
before the page, and put an A beside the words found
after the page.
1. tire _____________________ 11. toil ____________________

2. toffee _____________________ 12. tissue ____________________
3. tomato _____________________ 13. together ____________________
4. to _____________________ 14. taken ____________________
5. tomato _____________________ 15. titan ____________________
6. toasty _____________________ 16. toil ____________________
7. tone _____________________ 17. tomorrow ____________________
8. title _____________________ 18. tizzy ____________________
9. toboggan _____________________ 19. toad ____________________
10. token _____________________ 20. toilet ____________________
List the words above in alphabetical order.

1. _________________________________ 11. _________________________________
2. _________________________________ 12. _________________________________
3. _________________________________ 13. _________________________________
4. _________________________________ 14. _________________________________
5. _________________________________ 15. _________________________________
6. _________________________________ 16. _________________________________
7. _________________________________ 17. _________________________________
8. _________________________________ 18. _________________________________
9. _________________________________ 19. _________________________________
10. _________________________________ 20. _________________________________
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Using a Thesaurus
A thesaurus is a book of words and their synonyms. Writers often use a thesaurus it to
add variety and interest to a piece of writing.
Synonyms: Words that have the same or nearly the same meaning.
Example: joy – happiness
Use a thesaurus to find a new word to replace each underlined word. Write the new
word on the line.
1. Roger was really excited about the first day of school.____________________________
2. Roshane was wearing a stylish hat.____________________________________________

3. Mr. Hill had to overpower his opponent.________________________________________
4. There is a strong link between illness and smoking._______________________________
5 I think a singing contest would be interesting.____________________________________
6. Teachers hope to encourage their students.______________________________________
7 The monster had a hideous face._______________________________________________
8 My friend is always grumbling about her heavy backpack.________________________
9. All the band members liked the music teacher.___________________________________
10. My mother told me never to meddle in other people’s business._____________________
___________________________________________________________________________
11. The elephant is a big animal.__________________________________________________
12. Leaving the milk on the counter could cause it to spoil.____________________________
13. The police had all the evidence they needed to make an arrest.____________________
14. Eating garlic makes my stomach upset._________________________________________
15. The principal had to alert the students about a stray dog in the schoolyard.__________
___________________________________________________________________________
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Superlatives
A superlative is the form of an adjective or adverb that suggests the most or least of
some quality.
Examples: She talked the loudest. the tallest mountain.

Adverb: a word that describes a verb Adjective: a word that describes a noun
Read each sentence below and choose the word that fits.
1. My dad is the ___________ dad in my neighbourhood.
(tallest, tall, taller)
2. Mrs. Boden was never ___________ than when everyone did their homework.
(happy, happier, happiest)
3. Jeffrey ran ___________ today than yesterday.
(fast, faster, fastest)
4. Bronwyn is the ___________ girl in our class.
(short, shorter, shortest)
5. My mom makes the ___________ shepherd’s pie.
(tasty, tastier, tastiest)
6. That was the ___________ lunch ever!
(good, better, best)
7. She is the ___________ runner on our relay team.
(slow, slower, slowest)
8. That was the ___________ grade I have ever received.
(bad, worse, worst)
9. My mom’s pie is ___________ than yours.
(best, good, better)
10. There are many quick routes to school but this shortcut is the ___________ .
(quicker, quickest, quick)
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Categorizing Words
Circle the word that doesn’t belong in the set, then briefly describe why the other words
belong together.
all sports
Example: basketball, soccer, checkers, volleyball _______________________
1. September, Friday, December, June _________________________________________
2. cat, dog, moose, hamster _________________________________________________
3. pizza, pencil, eraser, paper _______________________________________________
4. jazz, tap, hip hop, rubberband ____________________________________________
5. summer, snowball, winter, spring ___________________________________________
6. house, car, bike, train ____________________________________________________
7. tree, flower, bush, sidewalk _______________________________________________
8. towel, beachball, pail, carrot ______________________________________________
9. banana, juice, milk, water ________________________________________________
10. teacher, student, mailman, principal ________________________________________
11. fork, shovel, knife, spoon _________________________________________________
12. ball, red, yellow, green ___________________________________________________
13. shirt, pants, bed, tire _____________________________________________________
14. math, english, geography, hopscotch _______________________________________
15. magazine, ball, book, flyer ________________________________________________
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Beginning or End
Look at each group of words below. What one word can you add to the beginning or
end of every word listed in the group to make a new word or phrase?
Example: ache, beat, attack heart _(makes heartache, heartbeat, heart attack)
1. book, music, pad________________________________________________________
2. man, ball, flake__________________________________________________________
3. soccer, foot, basket_______________________________________________________
4. foot, back, handed_______________________________________________________
5. sauce, pine, crab________________________________________________________
6. bubble, drop, chewing____________________________________________________
7. mark, cover, report_______________________________________________________
8. lesson, pool, club________________________________________________________
9. track, yard, station_______________________________________________________
10. port, pool, freight_______________________________________________________
11. puppet, ring, print______________________________________________________
12. brow, lid, glasses_______________________________________________________
13. ache, master, a_________________________________________________________
14. sail, motor, row_________________________________________________________
15. bottle, proof, table______________________________________________________
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Synonyms
Synonyms are words that have the same or nearly the same meaning.
Examples: joy – happiness choose – pick
Read each sentence. Look at the underlined word in each sentence. Choose another
word from the box that means the same as the underlined word.
1. Jack was angry because his sister tore his jacket. .......
2. Someone was sitting in my chair................................
3. I love eating ice cream with my pie. ..........................
4. My teacher was sick today. ......................................
5. That cheese is really smelly. .....................................
6. He had an argument with his parents.........................
7. A rock was thrown throughout the classroom window...
8. She had a huge bowl of yogurt for lunch. ..................
9. The stray kitten was really skinny...............................
10. That pie was tasty!...................................................
Word Box
mad delicious enjoy thin seat

ill stone disagreement gigantic enjoy
stinky
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More Synonyms
Circle the pairs of synonyms in each set.
1. hop run jump swim
2. friend teammate neighbour pal
3. adventure scary frightening sad
4. tiny child friend small
5. hungry ill tardy late
6. athletic playful hopeful adventurous
7. silent sad unhappy sick
8. walk run stroll skip
Write a synonym for each word.

A. happy ______________________ G. beautiful ______________________
B. little ______________________ H. hideous ______________________
C. toss ______________________ I. silly ______________________
D. tiny ______________________ J. modest ______________________
E. run ______________________ K. loud ______________________
F. sad ______________________ L. finish ______________________
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Antonyms
Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.
Examples: hot – cold late – early
Read the sentences below. Choose the antonym of the underlined word from the word
box.
1. I keep my bag on a shelf below my desk.___________________________
2. My sister finished first in the race. ___________________________________________
3. Your need to teach your dog tricks when it is young.___________________________
4. Make sure you close your window before you go to bed. ______________________
5. My dog has a wet nose. ___________________________________________________
6. The math test was hard. ___________________________________________________
7. My room is messy. ________________________________________________________
8. I watched a sad movie.____________________________________________________
9. I have a small dog. _______________________________________________________
10. I have my books on the low shelf. _________________________________________

Word Box
happy above high last dry

big tidy open easy old
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Synonyms and Antonyms
Read the pairs of words below. Decide if they are synonyms or antonyms.
Write synonyms or antonyms on the line.
1. chilly, cool____________________________________
2. start, finish___________________________________
3. bravery, courage______________________________
4. sad, unhappy_________________________________
5. tall, short_____________________________________
6. angry, peaceful________________________________
7. fall, tumble____________________________________
8. cold, hot______________________________________
9. silent, quiet____________________________________
10. ponder, think_________________________________
11. sink, float____________________________________
12. windy, calm__________________________________
Think of 3 pairs of synonyms and 3 pairs of antonyms on your own.
Synonyms Antonyms
1.__________________________________ 1.__________________________________
2.__________________________________ 2.__________________________________
3.__________________________________ 3.__________________________________
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Analogies
An analogy is comparison of things that have something in common. Often the things
being compared are alike in only one or two ways and very different in other ways.
Similes and metaphors are types of analogies.
Example: Wide is to narrow as deep is to shallow. This analogy tells us that the way
deep and shallow are related (i.e. they are opposites) is the same way that wide and
narrow are related.
Write the correct word on the line to complete the analogy.
1. Bird is to feathers as mammal is to ____________________.
2. Hill is to mountain as kitten is to_______________________.
3. Tree is to forest as book is to__________________________.
4. Chocolate is to taste as flower is to ____________________.
5. Girl is to niece as boy is to ___________________________.
6. Cat is to kitten as cow is to ___________________________.
7. Bird is to fly as fish is to______________________________.
8. Pig is to piglet as duck is to___________________________.
9. Ant is to 6 legs as spider is to_________________________.
10. Cap is to baseball as helmet is to____________________.
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More Analogies
An analogy can be used for different purposes. It can be used to help explain
something complicated or unusual by comparing it to something the reader is familiar with.
Example:
Think of red blood cells travelling through blood vessels to deliver oxygen all over
the body the way delivery trucks travel down roads to deliver goods all over the city.
This analogy helps us understand how red blood cells work in our bodies by
comparing them to delivery trucks.
Forward Learning Forward Learning
For each analogy, what are the two things being compared?
1. Memories are stored in your brain the way photographs are stored on a memory
card in a digital camera.
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2. Learning to sail is like learning to ride a bike. It seems hard at first, and you _
might tip over a few times while you are learning, but once you know how, it’s _
easy.
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3. Teachers plant seeds of curiosity, water new ideas with encouragement, weed _
out mistakes, and then watch knowledge blossom.
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Rules of Punctuation
Punctuation marks are symbols that help readers understand what they are reading.
They tell a reader when to pause, when a sentence ends, and what kind of sentence it
is.
End Punctuation
1. A
_ n imperative sentence gives an order. It ends with a period (.) or an exclamation
point (!).
Examples: Please pass the salt. Stay out of my bedroom!
2. A declarative sentence makes a simple statement of fact or information. It ends with
a period (.).
Example: The cat is fat.
3. An interrogative sentence asks a question. It ends with a question mark (?).
Example: Is that your book?
4. An exclamatory sentence states a fact with strong emotion. It ends with an
exclamation mark (!).
Example: Oh no, the house is on fire!
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End Punctuation
Read the sentences below. Five of them have incorrect end punctuation. For each
sentence, change the end punctuation to make it correct or put a check mark on the line
if it is already correct.
1. Dinner is ready? _____
2. Come over here and sign your name. _____
3. What time is it! _____
4. I love that song! _____
5. What are you having for dinner? _____
6. When will you be finished. _____
7. You did a great job on your art project. _____
8. Ouch, that hurts. _____
9. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is one of my favourite books? _____
10. When does the movie start? _____
Write four sentences using proper end punctuation (.), (.), (!), (?).
1. Imperative _____________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2. Declarative____________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3. Interrogative ___________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
4. Exclamatory____________________________________________________________
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The Comma
The comma is one of the most frequently used punctuation marks. It is used in many
ways. Here are a few:
1. To separate items in a list of three or more items,
Example: She likes to play volleyball, softball, ping pong, and tennis.
2. To introduce or follow a quotation mark,
Examples: Kevin asked, “What’s for dinner?”
“That was a great dinner,” said Kevin.
3. A
_ fter a person’s name when speaking directly to that person,
Example: Dad, may I have a quarter?
4. To create a pause after an introductory word or phrase,
Example: Clearly, it was too cold to go swimming even though the sun was shining.
5. _After the day of the week and before the year when writing out the date.
Example: Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Read the following paragraph and add the missing commas.

“Mom someday I will be a professional dancer ” said Victoria.
After that she practiced and practiced every day after school.
On Mondays Victoria took tap jazz and hip-hop lessons. On
We d n e s d a y s s h e t o o k b a l l e t m o d e r n a n d h i g h l a n d d a n c e l e s s o n s .
Sometimes she felt tired and sore yet she continued to practice
d a i l y. C l e a r l y d a n c i n g w a s h e r d r e a m .
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Quotation Marks
Quotation marks are used for several purposes. They are used to indentify spoken words,
the title of a song, a chapter in a book, a short story, and an article in a newspaper or
magazine. (Remember that the titles of the book, newspaper or magazine should be in
italics or underlined.) Quotation marks are also used around short quotes from someone
else’s written work.
Read the following sentences and put quotation marks where they are necessary.
1. What time is tonight’s game? asked my mother.
2. The title of my book is Journey to Adventure. The first chapter of my

book is called The Mysterious Visitor.
3. The school choir sang Wind Beneath My Wings at the school

concer t.

4. Do you want to go to the movies? Jeffrey asked his sister Sam.
5. How To Build a Potato Batter y is the first ar ticle in my Owl magazine

this month.
6. Bethany and Veronica sang Happy Bir thday to their grandma.
7. The headline in our newspaper was Robber Caught with Loot.
8. May I go to the bathroom? Husna asked her teacher.
9. The instructions in the manual say, Inser t peg A into slot B.
10. Sam said, I like this pie. It is my favourite desser t.
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Editorials
An editorial is a persuasive essay written by the editor or a newspaper or magazine.
The editorial gives a opinion about a topic that is important to the reading audience.
There is usually a particular page devoted especially to editorials.
Remember, an editorial must:
1. Start with a “hook” that captures the reader’s attention;
2. Clearly state an opinion in the opening paragraph;
3. Include support for the opinion, usually in the form of three paragraphs, each
containing a different key point;
4. Finish with a strong conclusion that briefly restates the key points that support the
opinion.
Using the following prompts, choose two topics to write editorials on.
Prompt #1: Promoting Cell Phone Free Restaurants
Suppose you and your family went to a local restaurant last Friday night. While
you were eating you were constantly irritated by other customers’ cell phones ringing
and people talking loudly into their phones. Write an editorial in which you request
that managers of local restaurants make their establishments cell phone free. Make
sure to clearly state your opinion and include 2 or 3 reasons to support your opinion.
Remember to develop your ideas fully and clearly and to write a strong conclusion
that summarizes your key points.
Prompt #2: Donating Clothes and Toys to Local Charity

Suppose you read an advertisement from a local charity requesting donations of
used clothing and toys. Write an editorial for your school newspaper in which you
ask your classmates to donate clothes and toys to the charity. Make sure to clearly
state your opinion why this is a good idea. Include 2 or 3 reasons to support your
opinion. Remember to develop your ideas fully and clearly and to write a strong
conclusion that summarizes your key points.
Prompt #3: Kindness to Animals

Suppose you and your classmates want to start a “kindness towards animals”
movement. Write an editorial for your school newspaper in which you request that
all members of your school community be kind to animals, including pets and strays.
Clearly state your opinion and include 2 to 3 reasons to support your opinion.
Remember to develop your ideas fully and clearly and to write a strong conclusion
that summarizes your key points.
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Prompt #4: Keeping your Local Community Playground Clean

Suppose you notice littering and/or graffiti in your local playground. Write an
editorial for both your school newspaper and your local newspaper in which you
request members of the community do a better job keeping the playground clean.
Clearly state your opinion and include 2 to 3 reasons to support your opinion.
Remember to develop your ideas fully and clearly and to write a strong conclusion that
summarizes your key points.
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My Editorial #1
Title: ______________________________________________________
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Use some of the following prompts to complete some creative writing of your
own. After editing your work, share it with a friend.
Prompt #1: Explain It to Me!
Think about a place you like to go to be alone. Write about this place and explain
why you like to go there to be alone. What does it smell like, sound like, feel like, and
look like? Are there certain times you like to be alone? How do you feel when you are
there? What do you do?
Prompt #2: Persuade Me!

Imagine that many of your friends are allowed to stay up late, but you have an early
bed time. Pretend you are writing to your parents to persuade them to change your
bed time. Remember to state your opinion and then support that opinion with 2 to 3
reasons. Also include a strong conclusion. Good luck!
Prompt #3
When I’m older, the career I will choose is…
Prompt #4
Write a story about something you have waited a very long time to achieve, or
experience, or buy.
Prompt #5
What would happen if you were principal for a day?
Prompt #6
My favourite things to do after school are…
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If I could live anywhere in the world I would choose…
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Troublesome Spelling Words
a lot ______________________ _______________________
again ______________________ _______________________
all right ______________________ _______________________
almost ______________________ _______________________
already ______________________ _______________________
although ______________________ _______________________
another ______________________ _______________________
answer ______________________ _______________________
August ______________________ _______________________
beautiful ______________________ _______________________
between ______________________ _______________________
can’t ______________________ _______________________
careful ______________________ _______________________
change ______________________ _______________________
character ______________________ _______________________
children ______________________ _______________________
clothes ______________________ _______________________
continent ______________________ _______________________
could ______________________ _______________________
country ______________________ _______________________
dangerous ______________________ _______________________
December ______________________ _______________________
definitely ______________________ _______________________
different ______________________ _______________________
doesn’t ______________________ _______________________
don’t ______________________ _______________________
enough ______________________ _______________________
especially ______________________ _______________________
everybody ______________________ _______________________
everyone ______________________ _______________________
example ______________________ _______________________
except ______________________ _______________________
favourite ______________________ _______________________
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February ______________________ _______________________
fourth ______________________ _______________________
Friday ______________________ _______________________
friend ______________________ _______________________
group ______________________ _______________________
guitar ______________________ _______________________
heard ______________________ _______________________
idea ______________________ _______________________
important ______________________ _______________________
January ______________________ _______________________
kitchen ______________________ _______________________
knew ______________________ _______________________
knee ______________________ _______________________
know ______________________ _______________________
knowledge ______________________ _______________________
let’s ______________________ _______________________
Monday ______________________ _______________________
November ______________________ _______________________
October ______________________ _______________________
people ______________________ _______________________
picture ______________________ _______________________
potato ______________________ _______________________
probably ______________________ _______________________
really ______________________ _______________________
receive ______________________ _______________________
recycle ______________________ _______________________
Saturday ______________________ _______________________
September ______________________ _______________________
similar ______________________ _______________________
something ______________________ _______________________
sometimes ______________________ _______________________
strength ______________________ _______________________
success ______________________ _______________________
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supposed ______________________ _______________________
terrible ______________________ _______________________
though ______________________ _______________________
thought ______________________ _______________________
Thursday ______________________ _______________________
toward ______________________ _______________________
trouble ______________________ _______________________
Tuesday ______________________ _______________________
unnecessary ______________________ _______________________
until ______________________ _______________________
usually ______________________ _______________________
we’re ______________________ _______________________
Wednesday ______________________ _______________________
women ______________________ _______________________
won’t ______________________ _______________________
would ______________________ _______________________
wouldn’t ______________________ _______________________
capital city ______________________ _______________________
Ottawa ______________________ _______________________
Victoria ______________________ _______________________
Edmonton ______________________ _______________________
Saskatoon ______________________ _______________________
Winnipeg ______________________ _______________________
Toronto ______________________ _______________________
Quebec City ______________________ _______________________
Fredericton ______________________ _______________________
St. John’s ______________________ _______________________
Halifax ______________________ _______________________
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and Numeration – Number Order Grade 4 Writing
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Prefixes Answers will vary. Prefixes - dis
A group of letters added to the beginning of a word that changes that word’s meaning a condition of something being right and just
5. fair _______________________________________________________________________________
dis is a prefix. It means not or the absence of or the opposite of.
is called a prefix. dis + appear = disappear
a condition of something not being right and just
un + fair __________________________________________________________________________
Example: Example: un + kind = unkind Unkind means not kind. the opposite of + made visible = made not visble
It is unfair that we share the work but only you get paid.
Sentence: _________________________________________________________________________
un
un is a prefix. It means not. __________________________________________________________________________________
Write the meaning of the original word, than add the prefix dis to the front of the word.
Write the meaning of the original word, than add the prefix un to the front of the word. Write the meaning of the new word. Put the new word in a sentence.
Write the meaning of the new word. Put the new word in a sentence. put clothes in a suitcase
6. pack _____________________________________________________________________________
Answers will vary.
Answers will vary. take clothes out of a suitcase
un + pack _________________________________________________________________________
be fond of
1. like ____________________________________________________________________
can do something
1. able __________________________________________________________________ When we get home from a trip we unpack right away.
Sentence: _________________________________________________________________________ dis + like _______________________________________________________________
not be fond of
cannot do something
un + able _____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Sentence: _______________________________________________________________
I dislike the sound of fingernails on a chalkboard.
I am unable to walk to you house today because I have
Sentence: ______________________________________________________________
to be home early. make a knot
7. tie _______________________________________________________________________________ do what one is told to do
2. obey ___________________________________________________________________
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take a knot apart not do what one is told to do
dis + obey ______________________________________________________________
un + tie ___________________________________________________________________________
smooth or equal
2. even _________________________________________________________________ A soldier must obey his leader.
Sentence: _______________________________________________________________
Please untie the dog so he can run free.
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not smooth or unequal
un + even ______________________________________________________________
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3. honest __________________________________________________________________
I tripped because the path was very uneven. The pirate
Sentence: _____________________________________________________________ not truthful or fair
dis + honest _____________________________________________________________
captain got most of the gold because the division of the loot was uneven.
______________________________________________________________________ fasten with a key
8. lock ______________________________________________________________________________ It is dishonest to say you didn’t eat the candy if you really
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unfasten with a key
un + lock _________________________________________________________________________ did.
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put on clothes
3. dress _________________________________________________________________ When you get home I’ll unlock the door.
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take off clothes
un + dress _____________________________________________________________ organized
4. order ___________________________________________________________________
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After I undress, I put on my pyjamas and brush my teeth. dis + order ______________________________________________________________
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It is hard to find things when my desk is in disorder.
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attach
5. connect _________________________________________________________________
complete an action
4. do ________________________________________________________________________________
dis + connectdetach
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take something apart
un + do ___________________________________________________________________________ Sentence: _______________________________________________________________
When I disconnect the plug, the power goes out.
Can you undo this knot?
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6. agree __________________________________________________________________
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hold a different opinion from someone else
I disagree that dogs make the best pets because it is
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obvious that cats make the best pets.
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Prefixes - pre Prefixes - mis Prefixes - re
pre is a prefix. It means before or in advance. mis is a prefix. It means wrongly or mistakenly. re is a prefix. It means repeat or again.
pre + school = preschool
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GLUE
mis + count = miscount re + name = rename

repeat + give a name = give a new name
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before + place for teaching children = a place you can go

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wrongly + add up = add up incorrectly

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before you are the age to attend elementary school.

Write the meaning of the original word, then add the prefix re to the front of the
Write the meaning of the original word, then add the prefix pre to the front of the Write the meaning of the original word, then add the prefix mis to the front of the word. word. Write the meaning of the new word. Put the new word in a sentence.
word. Write the meaning of the new word. Put the new word in a sentence. Write the meaning of the new word. Put the new word in a sentence. Answers will vary.
Answers will vary.
Answers will vary. go in
1. enter ____________________________________________________________________
a person who is between 13 and 19 years old
1. teen ____________________________________________________________________ write
1. print ____________________________________________________________________ go in again
re + enter _______________________________________________________________
pre + teen ______________________________________________________________
a person who is bit less than 13 years old writing with a mistake in it
mis + print _______________________________________________________________ You may reenter the game room after waiting outside for five
Sentence: ________________________________________________________________
The Grade 5 students went to a pre-teen dance.
Sentence: _______________________________________________________________
Sentence: ________________________________________________________________
The newspaper headline had a misprint in it. minutes.
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request add power
2. charge __________________________________________________________________
2. order ___________________________________________________________________ act
2. behave __________________________________________________________________
request something ahead of time
pre + order _____________________________________________________________ re + charge ______________________________________________________________
add power again
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poorly
If we preorder the pizza, it will be ready when we get
Sentence: _______________________________________________________________ Please recharge the batteries if they run out.
Sentence: ________________________________________________________________
Sentence: ________________________________________________________________
Puppies often misbehave until they are taught good
there to pick it up.
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manners. 3. build ____________________________________________________________________
construct
heat food
3. cook ___________________________________________________________________ luck
3. fortune __________________________________________________________________ construct again
re + build ________________________________________________________________
heat food ahead of time
pre + cook ______________________________________________________________ mis + fortune bad luck
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Sentence: ________________________________________________________________
Let’s precook the rice, then add the sauce.
Sentence: _______________________________________________________________ It was a misfortune to drop my money down the drain.
Sentence: ________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________ perform
4. do ______________________________________________________________________
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perform again
re + do __________________________________________________________________
check knowledge
4. test _____________________________________________________________________ comprehend
4. understand_______________________________________________________________ I will redo the painting because it has been scratched.
Sentence: ________________________________________________________________
check knowledge ahead of time
pre + test _______________________________________________________________ comprehend wrongly
mis + understand _________________________________________________________
Before we start a new lesson, we have a pretest.
Sentence: _______________________________________________________________ If you misunderstand the directions you might turn the
Sentence: ________________________________________________________________ 5 fill ______________________________________________________________________
put substance in until full
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put substance in again until full
Sentence: ________________________________________________________________
If you empty the watering can, please refill it.
give money for something
5. pay ____________________________________________________________________ make words with letters
5 spell ____________________________________________________________________
give money ahead of time
pre + pay _______________________________________________________________ make words wrongly with letters
mis + spell _______________________________________________________________ 6. gain ____________________________________________________________________
earn
Sentence: _______________________________________________________________
If we prepay for ten tickets we will get a discount. If you practice difficult words you won’t misspell them
Sentence: ________________________________________________________________ re + gain ________________________________________________________________
earn again
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anymore. After the race you must rest to regain your strength.
see something
6. view ___________________________________________________________________ go in a certain direction for others to follow
6. lead ____________________________________________________________________
see something ahead of time
pre + view ______________________________________________________________ go the wrong way for others to follow
mis + lead _______________________________________________________________
We can preview part of the movie before we decide to go
Sentence: _______________________________________________________________ Sentence: ________________________________________________________________
If you mislead people about the truth, soon they won’t trust you.
see it.
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Grade 4 Writing Grade 4 Writing

Suffixes - ing Suffixes - ly Suffixes - ful
A group of letters added to the end of a word that changes ly is a suffix. It means in a way that is. ful is a suffix. It means having the quality of something.
the words meaning is called a suffix. Many words that end in ly are adverbs. Adverbs describe verbs (actions). They answer help + ful = helpful
the questions how, when, where, or how much.
Example: ing is a suffix. One meaning is that an action is happening now.
write + ing = writing Examples: jogged slowly, played noisily, returned promptly.
Write the meaning of the original word, then add the suffix ful to the word.
put down words + happening now A few words that end in ly are adjectives. They describe nouns (person, animal, place, Write the meaning of the new word. Put the new word in a sentence.
Write the meaning of the original word, then add the suffix ing to the end word. or thing). Answers will vary.
Write the meaning of the new word. Put the new word in a sentence. Examples: daily walk, early bird, friendly dog something that makes a person understand something
1. meaning ________________________________________________________________
Answers will vary. Write the meaning of the original word and the new word. Decide if the new word is having the quality of making a person understand something
meaning + ful ___________________________________________________________
1. play ____________________________________________________________________
do something for fun an adjective or adverb and circle your answer. Put the new word in a sentence.
The meaningful ceremony helped us understand the soldiers’
Sentence: _______________________________________________________________
Answers will vary.
play + ing _______________________________________________________________
doing something for fun sacrifice.
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not quick
1. slow ____________________________________________________________________
Sentence: ________________________________________________________________
Are you playing hopscotch? not quickly
slow + ly adjective adverb _____________________________________________
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a quality of everything we see
Sentence: She slowly walked home.
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colour + ful______________________________________________________________
having the quality of bright colours
yell
2. shout____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
Sentence: _______________________________________________________________
The children painted colourful pictures.
yelling
shout + ing ______________________________________________________________
careful
2. cautious _________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
Sentence: ________________________________________________________________
The children were laughing and shouting.
cautious + ly adjective adverb __________________________________________
carefully
________________________________________________________________________ the quality of wishing for something in the future (noun) or the act of wishing (verb)
3. hope ___________________________________________________________________
Sentence: ________________________________________________________________
He cautiously tasted the hot soup.
take away the dirt ________________________________________________________________________ having the quality of hope
hope + ful_______________________________________________________________
3. clean ___________________________________________________________________
clean + ing ______________________________________________________________
taking away the dirt Sentence: _______________________________________________________________
The hopeful child asked for a cookie.
quiet
3. silent ____________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
After cleaning our boots we will leave them outside to dry.
Sentence: ________________________________________________________________
quietly
silent + ly adjective adverb _____________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________ something that is a fact
4. truth ____________________________________________________________________
The children tiptoed silently toward the baby bird.
Sentence: ________________________________________________________________
see
4. view ____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ having the quality of being factual
truth + ful _______________________________________________________________
seeing
view + ing _______________________________________________________________ The truthful boy admitted he had broken the vase.
Sentence: _______________________________________________________________
unhappy
4. sad ____________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
When viewing the garden, keep an eye out for rabbits.
Sentence: ________________________________________________________________
unhappily
sad + ly adjective adverb ______________________________________________
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She looked sadly at the broken toy.
Sentence: ________________________________________________________________ an act that is done for fun (noun) or doing something for fun (verb)
5. play ____________________________________________________________________
move to music
5 dance ___________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ having the quality of play
play + ful _______________________________________________________________
dance + ing moving to music
_____________________________________________________________ The playful dog chased the ball.
Sentence: _______________________________________________________________
not noisy
5 quiet ____________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
Dancing is good exercise.
Sentence: ________________________________________________________________
quiet + ly adjective adverb _____________________________________________
not noisily
Sentence: The
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librarian quietly shut the door. 6. wonder _________________________________________________________________
a feeling of amazement (noun) or thinking about something (verb)
glide on ice
6. skate ____________________________________________________________________
wonder + ful ____________________________________________________________
having the quality of being amazing
gliding on ice
skate + ing ______________________________________________________________ 6. careful __________________________________________________________________
cautious Sentence: _______________________________________________________________
The party was a wonderful surprise.
I love skating fast!
Sentence: ________________________________________________________________ cautiously
careful + ly adjective adverb _____________________________________________
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carefully placed the glass slipper on her foot.
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Suffixes - er Suffixes - est Similes
er is a suffix. It can be used to compare a quality of one thing with another thing. er est is a suffix. It means most when comparing a quality among three or more things. A simile is a figure of speech that describes something by saying it is like something
means the one has more of that quality than the other. small + est = smallest else. It compares two things that are not normally alike. Most similes use the words
small + er = smaller something is tiny + one thing has the most of this quality = something is the most small like or as. Authors use them to make their writing more interesting or entertaining.
among 3 or more things.
Example: The dog’s face is as ugly as a dried up fig.
Write the meaning of the original word, then add the suffix er to the end of the word. Write the meaning of the original word, then add the suffix est. Write the meaning of the
Write the meaning of the new word. Put the new word into a sentence. new word. Write a sentence containing the new word. The dog’s face is being described. It is compared to a dried up fig.
Answers will vary. Answers will vary. Underline the word or phrase that is being described by each simile. Put brackets
the quality of not hard
1. soft ____________________________________________________________________ 1. kind ____________________________________________________________________
thoughtful around the word or phrase it is being compared to.
more of the quality of not hard
soft + er ________________________________________________________________ kind + est _______________________________________________________________
the most thoughtful Example: His temper was as explosive as (a volcano.)
The kitten was softer than the porcupine.
Sentence: _______________________________________________________________ Sentence: _______________________________________________________________
My grandmother is the kindest person in town.
_______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ 1. Playing scrabble with you is like(trying to outsmart a computer.)
nasty
2. mean ___________________________________________________________________ 2. My mom is as old as(the pyramids.)
the quality of not having light
2. dark ___________________________________________________________________
more of the quality of not having light
dark + er _______________________________________________________________ the most nasty
mean + est ______________________________________________________________ 3. Ameya was as tall as (a tree.)
When the clouds covered the moon, the night got darker.
Sentence: _______________________________________________________________ That dog is the meanest dog in our neighbourhood.
Sentence: _______________________________________________________________
4. Mom’s cookies taste like(lumps of coal.)
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5. Marilyn’s smile is as sweet as(pie.)
not hard
3. soft ____________________________________________________________________
the quality of little weight or being bright
3. light ____________________________________________________________________
soft + est ________________________________________________________________
lacking the most hardness 6. John skied like(the wind.)
more of the quality of little weight or being bright
light + er________________________________________________________________
All the baby animals were soft but the baby chicks were the softest.
Sentence: _______________________________________________________________ 7. The lake was as cold as (an ice cream cone.)
The feather was lighter than the brick. When the sun came up, the
Sentence: _______________________________________________________________
sky got lighter.
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8. Elaine was as quiet as( a mouse.)
lacking strength
4. weak ___________________________________________________________________
4. rich the quality of having a lot of something (often money)
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lacking the most strength
weak + est ______________________________________________________________
more of the quality of having a lot of something
rich + er ________________________________________________________________ 10. Marie was as happy as (a kid in a candy store.)
The weakest rope broke before any of the other ropes.
Sentence: _______________________________________________________________
The millionaire was rich but the billionaire was richer.
Sentence: _______________________________________________________________
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5. bright __________________________________________________________________
having light
the quality of not making much noise
5. quiet ___________________________________________________________________ bright + est______________________________________________________________
having the most light
more of the quality of not making much noise
quiet + er _______________________________________________________________ Sentence: _______________________________________________________________
We need sunglasses when the sun is the brightest.
It is quieter in the library than in the gym.
Sentence: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
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6. rich ____________________________________________________________________
having a lot of something (often money)
6. fast the quality of quickness
____________________________________________________________________ rich + est _______________________________________________________________
having the most of something
more of the quality of quickness
fast + er ________________________________________________________________ Sentence: _______________________________________________________________
Will the richest person donate the most money?
The lion ran fast but the gazelle ran faster.
Sentence: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________
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Similes Personification Personification continued
Remember, similes describe something by comparing it to something else using the words Personification is giving human qualities to something that is not human. Answers will vary.
like or as. Think about some things you could describe in this way. Write some similes on
Example: The watermelon seemed to call, “Eat me first!” 8. The tulips nodded their colourful heads at the children.
the lines below.
Example: Bethany is as pretty as a flower. This means the watermelon looked delicious. The tulips near the children moved pleasantly in the breeze.
Meaning:_______________________________________________________________
Answers will vary.
Underline the object being personified. Put brackets around the words that make it seem
1. ...................................................................................................................... human. Write the meaning of the personification underneath. 9. The security camera saw the whole thing.
2. ...................................................................................................................... The event was recorded on the security camera.
Example: Meaning:_______________________________________________________________
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1. The lights in the distance (welcomed us home).
4. ......................................................................................................................
We felt happy to be almost home.
Meaning:_______________________________________________________________ 10.The wind screamed through the trees.
5. ...................................................................................................................... Answers will vary. The wind was strong, loud, and frightening as it blew through the trees.
Meaning:_______________________________________________________________
Pick the simile you like the best. Write it in the box below. Illustrate it!
2. Your computer hates me.
Try writing some sentences that use personification.
I am having trouble using your computer.
Meaning:_______________________________________________________________
Answers will vary.
1. ________________________________________________________________________
3. The snow kissed my cheeks as it fell. 2. ________________________________________________________________________

I enjoyed the snow falling on my cheeks.
Meaning:_______________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________________________________
4. The chocolate beckoned me from the shelf.
I wanted to eat the chocolate on the shelf.
Meaning:_______________________________________________________________ 5. ________________________________________________________________________
5. The boat engine groaned and coughed before it started in the rainstorm.
I had difficulty starting the boat engine in the rain.
Meaning:_______________________________________________________________
6. Time marches on.

Time keeps passing.
Meaning:_______________________________________________________________
7. The alarm clock told me it was time to get up.

The alarm clock rang.
Meaning:_______________________________________________________________
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Homonyms are words that sound the same but have different meanings. They sometimes Use each word in the list below in a sentence. Use a dictionary if you need to figure our, are, hour
have the same spelling. out the word’s meaning.
Fill in the blanks with our, are, or hour.
Examples: sail sale Answers will vary.
part of a boat when something The two identical children are twins.
1. two ____________________________________________________________________ 1. are going to be late for _______
We _______ our game!
cost less than the
original price Too many candies make me feel sick. Does that happen to you too? 2. our team wins the city championship.
I hope _______
2. too ____________________________________________________________________
bear bear bare A hare is taller than a rabbit. 3. Jeffrey was two _______
hours late for dinner.
3. hare ___________________________________________________________________
animal carry uncovered
4. Are
“_______ you ready yet?”
Please cut my hair short.
4. hair____________________________________________________________________
5. Our club needs to work together to finish painting the mural.
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Match each word below with its homonym. Put the letter in the space provided.
In one hour we will finish our first game.
5. hour ___________________________________________________________________
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1. fare __________________ a. hour 6. In half an _______
hour my chores will be finished.
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2. ate ___________________ b. know In two hours we will start our next game.
6. our ____________________________________________________________________
7. hours to drive to my grandmother’s house.
It takes two _______
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3. our __________________ c. higher This is the tale of two children and a friendly dragon.
7. tale ____________________________________________________________________ 8. Our whole school took part in Track and Field Day.
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4. write__________________ d. whether
The dog wagged his tail.
8. tail ____________________________________________________________________ 9. are the only person who rode a bike to school today.
You _______
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5. bare __________________ e. fair
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6. no ____________________ f. where 10. hour I’m starving!
After playing hockey for an _______,
Please go buy some milk.
9. buy ____________________________________________________________________
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7. wear _________________ g. eight 11. Are
_______ you coming over for dinner?
c This painting of a totem pole was painted by Emily Carr.
10. by _____________________________________________________________________
8. hire___________________ h. tow
12. Our
_______ hour to choose _______
family took one _______ our cat’s name.
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9. threw _________________ i. hole 11. peace When the war ended, everyone enjoyed peace.
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10. weather _______________ j. right
Would you like a piece of pie?
12. piece __________________________________________________________________
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11. brake _________________ k. stair
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12. toe ___________________ l. pare There are no cookies left.
13. no _____________________________________________________________________
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13. whole _________________ m. bear
I know who ate them.
14. know __________________________________________________________________
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14. stare __________________ n. break
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Common Homonyms Common Homonyms Homographs
to, two, or too there, their, they’re Homographs are a type of homonym. They are words that have different meanings but
are spelled the same way. They might be pronounced differently.
to there a place Example: It is over there. Example: Bow can have 3 different meanings and can be pronounced two ways (to
1. is a preposition meaning “towards”. Example: I’m going to the store. can be used with is and are. Example: There are 20 students in our class. rhyme with toe or to rhyme with cow).
2. creates an infinitive verb. Example: I need to study.
Spelling hint: Think of “here and there”. Just add a t to here to get there.
two is the number 2.
their shows possession. Example: Their car is green and our car is yellow.
Spelling hint: Think of the sentence, “Twins come in twos!” (The words twins [which is 2
people] and two both have a w in them.) they’re a contraction of they are. Example: They’re winning the game. weapon type of knot bend at the waist with respect
too Spelling hint: Remember, if you mean “they are” you need an apostrophe to replace the a. Circle the meaning of the underlined word.
1. is a synonym for also. Example: Can I go too? 1. If you sing well, why not join the choir?
2. means more than enough. Example: I ate too much! Fill in the blank with the right word (there, their, or they’re). Use capital letters where
needed. a deep hole capably
Spelling hint: Imagine a person who is a sign-installer who is carrying a heavy box full 2. The kids were standing all in a row.
of giant metal O’s. That person might say, “Too many o’s are too heavy!” (This reminds They’re planning to go to the zoo.
1. __________ move by oars in a line
us that too has more than one o in it.)
3. I love going to the craft fair.
their
2. They wanted to visit __________ grandmother. market reasonable
Fill in the blank with the correct spelling of to/two/too to complete the sentences.
to do before the company gets here. 4. My dad uses his saw in the work shop.
1. We have a lot _______ 3. The store is over __________.
there
looked at tool
2. too tired to go for a walk.
I am _______
4. ___________
Their dog is running all around the yard. 5. My mom got a rose on her birthday.
3. to the park.
I’m going ______ flower got up
4. two doughnuts at lunch.
I had ________ there
5. “Please go over __________and pick up that garbage,” said Mme. Desjardins. 6. We learned how to use a bow at camp.
bend with respect knot weapon
5. to be late.
My dad called and said he was going _______
They’re
6. ___________ all going to Samantha’s birthday party. 7. She was standing very close to the door.
6. two hours.
I played tag for _______
near shut
7. too much chocolate.
Kevin ate _______ their
7. Someone threw an egg at __________ house on Halloween.
8. My mother uses her fine china at Christmas.
8. two cats.
I have _______ delicate penalty feeling well
They’re all members of the school choir.
8. __________
9. My dog stays in a pen during the day.
9. to
This tuque belongs _______ Ben.
Their
9. __________ class is in first place in the bottle drive. tool for writing enclosure write
two pieces of pie.
10. Amanda ate _______
10. I am a huge Toronto Maple Leaf fan.
10. __________
There are four basketball nets in the schoolyard. tool to cool oneself enthusiast
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TEXT
Metaphors More Metaphors
Write a metaphor to describe something (or someone) with each quality below.
Metaphor Poem
A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes what something is like by imagining it
Examples: light The baby was just a feather in her arms. Read the metaphor poem below. Then write one of your own.
is something else. A metaphor usually says the subject is something else. Writers use
sneaky The pickpocket was a snake slithering through the crowd. Answers will vary.
metaphors to make their writing vivid and imaginative.
The Storm
Example: My brother is a pig. Answers will vary.
The storm was a stallion,
This means my brother is messy, not that he is a barnyard animal. 1. shiny ___________________________________________________________________
The gold coin was a spotlight in the sand. Galloping across the field,
(Compare the metaphor above to this simile: My brother is as messy as a pig.) Tearing the earth,
1. When we say someone has a heart of gold, we really mean that Snapping off branches,
2. noisy ___________________________________________________________________
The school lunch room was full of chattering birds.
the person is very kind. Shrieking a message
2. When we say someone spilled the beans, we really mean that It was wild and free.
the person told a secret. 3. slippery _________________________________________________________________
During the winter the road was a skating rink.
3. When we say someone is frozen with fear, we really mean that Metaphor Poem Title ____________________________________________
the person is too frightened to move.
4. When we say it’s raining cats and dogs, we really mean that 4. tall _____________________________________________________________________
He was a mountain of a man. ____________________________________________________________________________
it’s raining hard. ____________________________________________________________________________
5. When we say she kicked the bucket, we really mean that 5. kindness _________________________________________________________________
She planted kindness wherever she went.
she died. ____________________________________________________________________________
6. When we say he is boiling mad, we really mean that
____________________________________________________________________________
he is very angry. 6. fast _____________________________________________________________________
He blazed down the race course.
7. When we say her holiday was a dream, we really mean that ____________________________________________________________________________
she enjoyed her holiday.
8. When we say he is a shady character, we really mean that 7. slow ____________________________________________________________________
You are a snail in the morning! ____________________________________________________________________________
he might be a criminal. ____________________________________________________________________________
9. When we say she is feeling blue, we really mean that
8. beautiful _________________________________________________________________
The garden was a masterpiece.
she is feeling sad. ____________________________________________________________________________
10. When we say his memory is a little cloudy, we really mean
____________________________________________________________________________
he can’t remember something. 9. old _____________________________________________________________________
My grandmother says she is an antique.
11. When we say the king has the heart of a lion, we really mean ____________________________________________________________________________
the king is brave.
12. When we say a caterpillar is an upholstered worm, we really mean 10. stubborn You
_______________________________________________________________
are such a mule! ____________________________________________________________________________
the caterpillar is fuzzy. ____________________________________________________________________________
13. When we say her cheeks are polished apples, we really mean
11. shy ____________________________________________________________________
My sister is a mouse. ____________________________________________________________________________
her cheeks are red.
14. When we say he is a card shark, we really mean
____________________________________________________________________________
he is smart. 12. angry __________________________________________________________________
My dad boiled over when he found out I had broken his watch.
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Grade
Articles Dictionary Skills: Alphabetical Order Dictionary Skills: Guide Words
A or An In order to use the dictionary correctly, you must be able to put words in alphabetical Guide words are the first word and last word found on one dictionary page according
order. That means put the words in order in which they appear in the alphabet. to alphabetical order. These words appear at the top left (first word) and top right (last
Use a if the next word begins with a consonant. word) of the page. Guide words
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o b q r s t u v w x y z
Use an if the next word begins with a vowel. Example:
To put words in alphabetical order, we look at the first letter of each word. For example, 1st word describe 255
Diane bought a newspaper at the store. She also bought an apple. desire
apple comes before zamboni. But if the first letters are the same, we look at the second on page
letter. If the second letters are the same, then we look at the third, and so on. describe delleetra. Curabitur
consonant vowel delleosuere justo.
Example: storage storm descrem ipsum
Use either an or a to complete each sentence. descr sit amet, dvend potenti.
The first four letters (s, t, o, r) are the same are the same in both words. We have to descectetur adips delleuam vel augue
an antelope at the zoo.
1. Amal saw _______ look at the fifth letters to put them in alphabetical order. Storage comes before storm desc Nam tinci unt dellemalesuada
because a comes before m in the alphabet. dellentesque sem delleendisse ipsum
2. He choose _______
a purple crayon to finish his art. dravida ultr ces. dellela, unt eget
delleuctor ligula delleer at,
an egg salad sandwich for lunch.
3. Lily had _______
Alphabetize the words in each list below. delle mauris co delleequat orci.
a
4. Lots of people take _______ bus to work. LIST 1 LIST 2 delle. phar tra. delleliquet libero last word
dellebitur nec pere desire on page
calculus avalanche
1. _____________________ frequent frequent
1. ______________________
an
5. During the summer I’m going to _______ overnight camp.
calculus
avalanche 2. _____________________ instant
participate 2. ______________________
6. Maia and Sarita bought their father _______
a blue tie for Father’s Day. Read each pair of guide words for a dictionary page then circle the words you find on
force calorie
3. _____________________ persecute partial
3. ______________________ that page.
a
7. Marie brought home _______ treat for her cat.
calorie force
4. _____________________ partial participate
4. ______________________
an apple and _______
8. Alex decided to have _______ an orange for breakfast. 1. guest/guise guard guide grumble guilt guff
friction friction
5. _____________________ instant persecute
5. ______________________
a
9. Many people use training wheels when they are learning to ride _______ bike. 2. liver/lobby livid lock loathe list load
a
10. Good writers use _______ dictionary to check their spelling.
3. morrow/mote motif motto mortal mortgage motor
a
11. They saw _______ frog in the creek.
4. false/famous fame fall fake family familiar
a
12. There was _______ sidewalk sale on at the mall.
an extra-large ice cream for dessert.
13. Bert had _______ 5. plaid/planet plain pivot plank plane plan
14. Veronica had _______

a glass of apple juice to drink with her dinner. 6. sell/seminar select semester self Seminole send
an orthodontist for her braces.
15. Samantha goes to _______
7. traverse/treat travel trauma tread tray treasure
a
16. Many teachers use _______ whistle in gym class.
8. let/Levis lest level levity levy letter
17. My mother is _______
an English teacher.
a
18. Doing the laundry is _______ chore that I like.
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Grade Grade 4 Writing
Dictionary Skills: Key to Kidney Dictionary Skills: Toast to Tolerable Using a Thesaurus
key kidney Imagine that the guide words on a dictionary page are toast tolerable A thesaurus is a book of words and their synonyms. Writers often use a thesaurus it to
Imagine that the guide words on a dictionary page are
key and kidney. For the list below, circle the words that toast and tolerable. For the list below, circle the words add variety and interest to a piece of writing.
are found on this page, put B beside the words found found on the page, put a B beside the words found Synonyms: Words that have the same or nearly the same meaning.
before the page, and A beside the words found after the before the page, and put an A beside the words found Example: joy – happiness
page. after the page.
Use a thesaurus to find a new word to replace each underlined word. Write the new
on the page B - before the page A - after the page word on the line.
Answers will vary.
1. Roger was really excited about the first day of school. ___________________________
thrilled
1. keg B
____________________ 11. kerchief B
___________________ 1. tire ____________________
B 11. toil ___________________
2. fRoshane was wearing a stylish hat. ___________________________________________
fashionable
2. khaki ____________________ A
12. kilometre ___________________ 2. toffee ____________________ 12. tissue ___________________
B
3. kiln A
____________________ 13. keen B
___________________ 3. tomato ____________________
A 13. together ___________________ 3. Mr. Hill had to overpower his opponent. _______________________________________
beat
4. kibbutz ____________________ 14. khan ___________________ 4. to ____________________
B 14. taken ___________________
B 4. There is a strong link between illness and smoking. ______________________________
connection
5. key ____________________ 15. kilt A
___________________ 5. tomato ____________________
A 15. titan ___________________
B
5 I think a singing contest would be interesting. ___________________________________
engaging
6. kelp B
____________________ 16. keep B
___________________ 6. toasty ____________________ 16. toil ___________________
A
6. Teachers hope to encourage their students. _____________________________________
inspire
A
7. kindergarten ____________________ 17. kick ___________________ 7. tone ____________________
A 17. tomorrow ___________________
A
8. kidnap ____________________ 18. kind A
___________________ 8. title ____________________
B 18. tizzy ___________________
B 7 The monster had a hideous face. ______________________________________________
ugly
9. king A
____________________ 19. kettle B
___________________ 9. toboggan ____________________ 19. toad ___________________
B 8 My friend is always grumbling about her heavy backpack. _______________________
complaining
10. kernel B
____________________ 20. kid ___________________ 10. token ____________________ 20. toilet ___________________
9. All the band members liked the music teacher. __________________________________
loved
10. My mother told me never to meddle in other people’s business. ____________________
interfere
List the words above in alphabetical order. List the words above in alphabetical order.
1. keen
________________________________ kibbutz
11. ________________________________ 1. taken
________________________________ toffee
11. ________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________
2. keep
________________________________ kick
12. ________________________________ 2. tire
________________________________ together
12. ________________________________ 11. The elephant is a big animal. _________________________________________________
large
3. keg
________________________________ kid
13. ________________________________ 3. tissue
________________________________ toil
13. ________________________________ 12. Leaving the milk on the counter could cause it to spoil. ___________________________
sour
4. kelp
________________________________ kidnap
14. ________________________________ 4. titan
________________________________ toilet
14. ________________________________
13. The police had all the evidence they needed to make an arrest. ___________________
signs
5. kerchief
________________________________ kiln
15. ________________________________ 5. title
________________________________ token
15. ________________________________
6. kernel
________________________________ kilometre
16. ________________________________ 6. tizzy
________________________________ toll
16. ________________________________ 14. Eating garlic makes my stomach upset. ________________________________________
uncomfortable
7. kettle
________________________________ kilt
17. ________________________________ 7. to
________________________________ tomato
17. ________________________________ 15. The principal had to alert the students about a stray dog in the schoolyard. _________
notify,
8. key
________________________________ kind
18. ________________________________ 8. toad
________________________________ tomorrow
18. ________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
tell
khaki
9. ________________________________ kindergarten
19. ________________________________ toasty
9. ________________________________ tone
19. ________________________________
khan
10. ________________________________ king
20. ________________________________ toboggan
10. ________________________________ tongue
20. ________________________________ HIS
TOR
Y
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Grade 4 Writing
Superlatives Categorizing Words Beginning or End
A superlative is the form of an adjective or adverb that suggests the most or least of Circle the word that doesn’t belong in the set, then briefly describe why the other words Look at each group of words below. What one word can you add to the beginning or
some quality. belong together. end of every word listed in the group to make a new word or phrase?
all sports
Example: basketball, soccer, checkers, volleyball ______________________ Example: ache, beat, attack heart (makes heartache, heartbeat, heart attack)
Examples: She talked the loudest. the tallest mountain. all months
1. September, Friday, December, June ________________________________________ note
1. book, music, pad _______________________________________________________
Adverb: a word that describes a verb Adjective: a word that describes a noun
all pets
2. cat, dog, moose, hamster ________________________________________________ snow
2. man, ball, flake _________________________________________________________
Read each sentence below and choose the word that fits.
all writing tools (or circle eraser/
tallest dad in my neighbourhood.
1. My dad is the ___________ 3. pizza, pencil, eraser, paper ______________________________________________
category is all words that start with p) ball
3. soccer, foot, basket ______________________________________________________
(tallest, tall, taller)
all dance styles
4. jazz, tap, hip hop, rubberband ___________________________________________ bare
4. foot, back, handed ______________________________________________________
happier than when everyone did their homework.
2. Mrs. Boden was never ___________ all seasons (or circle winter/
(happy, happier, happiest) category all words that start with s)
5. summer, snowball, winter, spring __________________________________________ apple
5. sauce, pine, crab _______________________________________________________
faster
3. Jeffrey ran ___________ today than yesterday.
all methods of transportation
6. house, car, bike, train ___________________________________________________ gum
6. bubble, drop, chewing ___________________________________________________
(fast, faster, fastest)
shortest girl in our class.
4. Bronwyn is the ___________ all plants
7. tree, flower, bush, sidewalk ______________________________________________ book
7. mark, cover, report ______________________________________________________
(short, shorter, shortest) swimming

8. lesson, pool, club _______________________________________________________
all beach items
8. towel, beachball, pail, carrot _____________________________________________
tastiest shepherd’s pie.
5. My mom makes the ___________
all drinks
9. banana, juice, milk, water _______________________________________________ train
9. track, yard, station ______________________________________________________
(tasty, tastier, tastiest)
best
6. That was the ___________ lunch ever! all people at school
10. teacher, student, mailman, principal _______________________________________ car
10. port, pool, freight ______________________________________________________
(good, better, best)
all utensils
11. fork, shovel, knife, spoon ________________________________________________ finger
11. puppet, ring, print _____________________________________________________
slowest runner on our relay team.
7. She is the ___________
(slow, slower, slowest) all colours
12. ball, red, yellow, green __________________________________________________ eye
12. brow, lid, glasses ______________________________________________________
worst
8. That was the ___________ grade I have ever received.
all clothes head
13. ache, master, a ________________________________________________________
13. shirt, pants, bed, tire ____________________________________________________
(bad, worse, worst)
better
9. My mom’s pie is ___________ than yours. boat
14. sail, motor, row ________________________________________________________
all school subjects
14. math, english, geography, hopscotch ______________________________________
(best, good, better) water
15. bottle, proof, table _____________________________________________________
all things to read
15. magazine, ball, book, flyer _______________________________________________
quickest .
10. There are many quick routes to school but this shortcut is the ___________
(quicker, quickest, quick)
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Synonyms More Synonyms Antonyms
Synonyms are words that have the same or nearly the same meaning. Circle the pairs of synonyms in each set. Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.
Examples: joy – happiness choose – pick
1. hop run jump swim Examples: hot – cold late – early
Read each sentence. Look at the underlined word in each sentence. Choose another
word from the box that means the same as the underlined word. 2. friend teammate neighbour pal Read the sentences below. Choose the antonym of the underlined word from the word
3. adventure scary frightening sad box.
mad
1. Jack was angry because his sister tore his jacket. ...... 4. tiny child friend small above
1. I keep my bag on a shelf below my desk. __________________________
seat 5. hungry ill tardy late
2. Someone was sitting in my chair. .............................. last
2. My sister finished first in the race. __________________________________________
6. athletic playful hopeful adventurous
enjoy old
3. Your need to teach your dog tricks when it is young. __________________________
3. I love eating ice cream with my pie. ......................... 7. silent sad unhappy sick
ill 8. walk run stroll skip open
4. Make sure you close your window before you go to bed. _____________________
4. My teacher was sick today. .....................................
dry
5. My dog has a wet nose. __________________________________________________
stinky
5. That cheese is really smelly. .................................... Write a synonym for each word.
easy
6. The math test was hard. __________________________________________________
disagreement A. happy _____________________
joyful G. beautiful _____________________
lovely
6. He had an argument with his parents. ....................... tidy
7. My room is messy. _______________________________________________________
B. little _____________________
small H. hideous _____________________
ugly
stone happy
8. I watched a sad movie. ___________________________________________________
7. A rock was thrown throughout the classroom window..
C. toss _____________________
throw I. silly _____________________
goofy
gigantic big
9. I have a small dog. ______________________________________________________
8. She had a huge bowl of yogurt for lunch. .................
D. tiny _____________________
small J. modest _____________________
mild high
10. I have my books on the low shelf. ________________________________________
thin
9. The stray kitten was really skinny. .............................
E. run _____________________
dash K. loud _____________________
noisy Word Box
delicious
10. That pie was tasty! .................................................. happy above high last dry
F. sad _____________________
unhappy L. finish _____________________
complete
big tidy open easy old
Word Box
mad delicious enjoy thin seat

ill stone disagreement gigantic enjoy
stinky
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Synonyms and Antonyms Analogies More Analogies
Read the pairs of words below. Decide if they are synonyms or antonyms. An analogy is comparison of things that have something in common. Often the things An analogy can be used for different purposes. It can be used to help explain
Write synonyms or antonyms on the line. being compared are alike in only one or two ways and very different in other ways. something complicated or unusual by comparing it to something the reader is familiar with.
Similes and metaphors are types of analogies. Example:
1. chilly, cool ___________________________________
synonyms Think of red blood cells travelling through blood vessels to deliver oxygen all over
Example: Wide is to narrow as deep is to shallow. This analogy tells us that the way the body the way delivery trucks travel down roads to deliver goods all over the city.
2. start, finish __________________________________
antonyms deep and shallow are related (i.e. they are opposites) is the same way that wide and This analogy helps us understand how red blood cells work in our bodies by
narrow are related. comparing them to delivery trucks.
3. bravery, courage _____________________________
synonyms
Write the correct word on the line to complete the analogy.
4. sad, unhappy_________________________________
synonyms
fur
1. Bird is to feathers as mammal is to ___________________.
5. tall, short ____________________________________
antonyms Forward Learning Forward Learning
cat
2. Hill is to mountain as kitten is to ______________________.
6. angry, peaceful _______________________________
antonyms
library
3. Tree is to forest as book is to _________________________. For each analogy, what are the two things being compared?
7. fall, tumble ___________________________________
synonyms
smell
4. Chocolate is to taste as flower is to __ _________________. 1. Memories are stored in your brain the way photographs are stored on a memory
8. cold, hot _____________________________________
antonyms card in a digital camera.
nephew
5. Girl is to niece as boy is to __________________________. Memories are being compared to photographs. Your brain is
____________________________________________________________________
9. silent, quiet ___________________________________
synonyms being compared to a memory card in a digital camera.
____________________________________________________________________
calf
6. Cat is to kitten as cow is to __________________________. ____________________________________________________________________
10. ponder, think ________________________________
synonyms
____________________________________________________________________
swim
7. Bird is to fly as fish is to _____________________________.
11. sink, float ___________________________________
antonyms
2. Learning to sail is like learning to ride a bike. It seems hard at first, and you
duckling
8. Pig is to piglet as duck is to __________________________.
12. windy, calm _________________________________
antonyms might tip over a few times while you are learning, but once you know how, it’s
8 legs easy.
9. Ant is to 6 legs as spider is to ________________________.
Learning to sail is being compared to learning to ride a bike.
____________________________________________________________________
Think of 3 pairs of synonyms and 3 pairs of antonyms on your own. ____________________________________________________________________
hockey
10. Cap is to baseball as helmet is to ___________________.
____________________________________________________________________
Synonyms Answers will vary. Antonyms Answers will vary.
____________________________________________________________________
1. _________________________________ 1. _________________________________
2. _________________________________ 2. _________________________________ 3. Teachers plant seeds of curiosity, water new ideas with encouragement, weed
out mistakes, and then watch knowledge blossom.
3. _________________________________ 3. _________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Teachers are being compared to gardeners. Students are being
____________________________________________________________________
compared to a garden.
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
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End Punctuation The Comma Quotation Marks
Read the sentences below. Five of them have incorrect end punctuation. For each The comma is one of the most frequently used punctuation marks. It is used in many Quotation marks are used for several purposes. They are used to indentify spoken words,
sentence, change the end punctuation to make it correct or put a check mark on the line ways. Here are a few: the title of a song, a chapter in a book, a short story, and an article in a newspaper or
if it is already correct. 1. To separate items in a list of three or more items, magazine. (Remember that the titles of the book, newspaper or magazine should be in
.
1. Dinner is ready? _____ Example: She likes to play volleyball, softball, ping pong, and tennis. italics or underlined.) Quotation marks are also used around short quotes from someone
else’s written work.
2. Come over here and sign your name. _____ 2. To introduce or follow a quotation mark,
Examples: Kevin asked, “What’s for dinner?” Read the following sentences and put quotation marks where they are necessary.
?
3. What time is it! _____ “That was a great dinner,” said Kevin.
1.‘‘ What time is tonight’s game? asked my mother.
‘‘
3. After a person’s name when speaking directly to that person,
4. I love that song! _____
Example: Dad, may I have a quarter? 2. The title of my book is Journey to Adventure. The first chapter of my
‘‘
5. What are you having for dinner? _____ 4. To create a pause after an introductory word or phrase, book is called ‘‘The Mysterious Visitor.
?
6. When will you be finished. _____
Example: Clearly, it was too cold to go swimming even though the sun was shining.
3. The school choir sang‘‘Wind Beneath My Wings at the school
‘‘
!
5. After the day of the week and before the year when writing out the date.
7. You did a great job on your art project. _____ concer t.
Example: Tuesday, January 12, 2016 ‘‘
!
8. Ouch, that hurts. _____
Read the following paragraph and add the missing commas.
4.‘‘ Do you want to go to the movies? Jeffrey asked his sister Sam.
‘‘
.
9. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is one of my favourite books? _____ “ M o m, s o m e d a y I w i l l b e a p r o f e s s i o n a l d a n c e r, ” s a i d V i c t o r i a .
5. ‘‘ How To Build a Potato Batter y is the first ar ticle in my Owl magazine
this month.
10. When does the movie start? _____ A f t e r t h a t, s h e p r a c t i c e d a n d p r a c t i c e d e v e r y d a y a f t e r s c h o o l . ‘‘
O n M o n d a y s, V i c t o r i a t o o k t a p j a z z a n d h i p - h o p l e s s o n s . O n 6. Bethany and Veronica sang ‘‘ Happy Bir thday to their grandma.
Write four sentences using proper end punctuation (.), (.), (!), (?). ‘‘
We d n e s d a y s, s h e t o o k b a l l e t m o d e r n, a n d h i g h l a n d d a n c e l e s s o n s . 7. The headline in our newspaper was‘‘ Robber Caught with Loot.
Answers will vary.
1. Imperative ____________________________________________________________ ‘‘
S o m e t i m e s s h e f e l t t i r e d a n d s o r e, y e t s h e c o n t i n u e d t o p r a c t i c e
8.‘‘ May I go to the bathroom? Husna asked her teacher.
_______________________________________________________________________ d a i l y. C l e a r l y, d a n c i n g w a s h e r d r e a m . ‘‘
9. The instructions in the manual say,‘‘ Inser t peg A into slot B.
2. Declarative ___________________________________________________________ ‘‘
10. Sam said,‘‘ I like this pie. It is my favourite desser t.
_______________________________________________________________________
3. Interrogative __________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. Exclamatory___________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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Written by teachers working in the Canadian classroom

Three Books in One

Kevin D. Misner, B.Ed.

Elaine J. Kenny, B.Ed.

Canadian Curriculum Press is an imprint of Telegraph Road.

Senior Series Editor: Lisa Penttila

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada

Learn How to Multiply!

Step 1: Counting by 2s, 3s, 4s, and 5s

Practice writing the multiples of 8 from 1 x 8 = 8 to 10 x 8 = 80.

Step 4: The Six Times Table

Fill in box with the missing factor.

My table is approximately __________ cm long.

My arm is approximately ___________ cm long.

My TV is approximately ___________ cm long.

My door is approximately ___________ cm long.

a) ___________________________ is approximately __________________ cm long.

b) __________________________ is approximately __________________ cm long.

c) __________________________ is approximately __________________ cm long.

d) __________________________ is approximately __________________ cm long.

The line is ___________ cm long. The line is ____________ mm long.

3 cm tall? _______ 7 cm tall? _______ 5 cm tall? _______ 8 cm tall? _______

40 mm tall? _______ 20 mm tall? _______ 6 mm tall? _______ 11 mm tall?_______

Measure each blue line.

Measure the distance between each pair of arrows.

Comparing Centimetres and Millimetres

1 100 4 400 300 3

a) Ottawa and Peterborough is _____ km;

# ________ # ________ # ________ # ________

# ________ # ________ # ________ # ________

# ________ # ________ # ________ # ________

To find the perimeter of the square we add 8 cm + 8 cm + 8 cm + 8 cm = 32 cm.

Measuring the Perimeter of a Shape

________ units ________ units ________ units ________ units

Complete the following table.

2. A rectangle has a length of 12 cm and width of 6 cm.

the 1. It is 23 minutes past (after) 1 o’clock or 1: 23. 20

Elapsed time is ___________.

6:40 6:45 6:50 6:55 7:00 8:00 9:00 9:05 9:10

10:50 10:55 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 2:05

Time elapsed: ______________________________

c) 3:45 and 6:05

________, ________, ________, ________, ________, ________ ________

Time elapsed: ______________________________

______sides ______sides ______sides

______sides ______sides ______sides

______sides ______sides ______sides

Using a ruler, draw

We know that a right angle is exactly 90°. 90° 90°

We know that an acute angle is less than 90°.

A straight angle is 180°. The lines that form

less than 90°

2 pairs of parallel lines

5 sides = NOT quadrilateral 4 sides = quadrilateral 3 sides = NOT quadrilateral

Answer the questions about the following shapes.

Which shapes are quadrilaterals? _____________________________________________

Which shapes are NOT quadrilaterals? ________________________________________

Which shapes are polygons? _________________________________________________

Which shapes have a right (90°) angle? ________________________________________

a) _________ is approximately cm long.

b) ________ is approximately cm long.

c) ________ is approximately cm long.

d) ________ is approximately cm long.

The line is _ cm long. The line is __ mm long.

3 cm tall? ___ 7 cm tall? _ 5 cm tall? _ 8 cm tall? ___

40 mm tall? ___ 20 mm tall? _ 6 mm tall? _ 11 mm tall?___

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units units units units

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sides sides __sides

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Categories: Birds Fish Insects

Categories: Fruit Meat Dairy Products __

33 – _ = 30 32 – _ = 28 28 – ___ = 24

34 – _ = 29 33 – _ = 27 32 – ___ = 26