Reach For Reading, Grade 1, Reteaching Masters © 2017

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Organize Ideas Reteach
When you organize things, you group

them together. The things in a group go
with each other.
When you organize ideas, you group the
big idea with parts that tell more about
the big idea. Circle the big idea.
My garden has many plants. The plants are in groups.
It is easy to find the plant I want. I like the peas best. I
love to put peas in my salad.
Read the passage.
My Family
I have a big family. I have four sisters and three
brothers. I have a Mom and a Dad. I also have three dogs
and two cats. I love my family.
Follow the directions.
1. Circle the big idea.

2. Underline the parts that tell about the big idea.
3. Retell what you read.
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Preview and Set a Purpose Reteach
To preview means you look at pictures and words

before you read. To set a purpose means you
decide the reason why you are reading.
The girl will read a book. The title is Fun in the Sun.
There is a picture of girls playing. The girl thinks
about the picture. She thinks about the title. She
wants to find out about fun you can have outside.
Meg’s Special Day

1. Read and circle the title.
2. Look at the picture. What does it show?
3. What are the children wearing on their heads?
4. Think about the picture and the title. What do you want to
find out?

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Nouns Reteach
Grammar Rules Nouns
A noun is a word that names a person.

A noun is a word that names a place.
A noun is a word that names a thing.
This is a boy.
The boy is in a garden.
The boy sees a flower.
Read each sentence.

Draw a circle around the noun.
1. The leaf is green.

2. The sun shines.
3. The boy digs.
4. The garden is big.
5. The dirt is brown.
6. The grass is green.
7. The seeds are planted.
8. The flowers grow.

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Nouns Reteach
Grammar Rules Plural Nouns
•A plural noun names more than one person, place, or

thing.
• Most plural nouns end with – s.
• Some plural nouns do not end in – s. They have a different
spelling.
Singular noun Plural noun

bike bikes
child children
Circle the correct noun for each picture.
1. 2.
bird birds cat cats
3. 4.
foot feet
woman women
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Author’s Purpose Reteach
An author’s purpose is why he or she writes something. An author

may want to make you laugh. Or an author may tell facts about
something. Sometimes, an author wants to make you feel a certain
way about something.
to make you laugh
t o make you feel a certain

way
t o tell facts about

something
1. Look at each book cover. Think about why an author might

write the book. Draw a line to match the book cover to the
author's purpose.
2. Describe what you see in the pictures to a partner.
For use with TE page T31d RT1.5 Unit 1 | My Family
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Preview and Set a Purpose Reteach
When you preview you look at pictures and

words before you read. When you set a
purpose you decide the reason why you are
reading.
The boy and his mom want to read. First, they
will look at words and pictures. Then they will think about the book.
What do they want to find out?
A Day with Mom

1. Read and circle the title.

2. Tell what you see in the picture.
3. What do you want to find out when you read?

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Articles Reteach
Grammar Rules Articles
The words a, an, and the usually come before a noun.

Use a before a noun that begins with a consonant sound.
Use an before a noun that begins with a vowel sound.
Use the before a noun that is a specific person, place,
or thing.
a bat the bus an airplane

Write the correct article on the line.
1. tree (a, an)

2. tallest boy (the, an)
3. owl (a, an)
4. sky (the, a)
5. street (an, a)
6. apple (an, a)
7. school (the, an)
8. dog (a, an)
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Plural Nouns Reteach
Grammar Rules Plural Nouns
Add –s to the end of most nouns to show more than one.

Add –es to nouns ending in ss, s, z, sh, ch, or x to show more
than one.
two hats two dresses
Write the correct plural noun on the line.
1. Mom finds the .

(watchs, watches)
2. The are on time.
(kids, kides)
3. I have two .
(wishes, wishs)
4. I hope will be at the zoo.

(foxs, foxes)
5. I hope my will come too.
(brotheres, brothers)

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Identify Setting Reteach
The setting is the place where a story happens.

The setting is the time when a story happens.
This picture shows a setting. I see a girl.
She has a balloon. There is a lion. There is a
giraffe. I think the girl is at a zoo. The story
happens at the zoo.
Fun with Dad

Dad and I go to a lot of places. We go to the pool. We
play in the water. Dad shows me how to swim. My Dad
and I have fun.
1. Circle the sentence that tells the setting.

2. Underline the words that tell what happen in this setting.
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Preview and Predict Reteach
You can preview, or look at, pictures and

words.
Then use your preview to predict, or guess,
what might happen.
Preview: I see a boy in the library. I want to find
out what the boy is doing.
Prediction: I predict the boy will check out the book.
Do you want to see my new car? I want to see it!
1. What did you preview?
2. What do you predict will happen next?
3. Retell what you see and what you read.

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Nouns Reteach
Grammar Rules Nouns
A common noun names a person, place, or thing.

• Start a common noun with a small letter.
A proper noun names a special person, place, or thing.
• Start a proper noun with a capital letter.
We went to the beach.

We went to Plum Beach.
Circle the common noun. Underline the proper noun.
1. We see ducks at Bay Pond.

2. I took my friend Billy.
3. He brought his sister Samantha.
4. The pond is next to Miller Library.
5. We took pictures for Mr. Marks.
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Proper Nouns Reteach
Grammar Rules Proper Nouns
A proper noun can name a special person.

A proper noun can name a special animal.
A proper noun can name a special place.
• Start all proper nouns with a capital letter.
My name is Lisa.
This is my dog Max.
We are running at Gundy Park.
Draw a box around the special name. Write the letter or letters
that should be a capital.
1. I went with karla to the zoo.

2. I saw morris, the baby giraffe.
3. We ate lunch at circle lake.
4. My friend jaden fed the birds.
5. We watched sammy the seal perform.
6. Mrs. martin drove us home.
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Setting Reteach
A setting is the place where a story happens. Sometimes a story

happens in more than one place. The pictures below tell a story
about Jenny and Gabe's fun day with Mom. The story happens in
different places.
1. 2.
3. 4.

1. Retell what you see in the pictures.
2. Tell how the setting changes in each part of the story.

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Preview and Predict Reteach
You can preview, or look at, pictures

and words.
Then use your preview to predict, or guess,
what might happen.
I can help you look for them.

I cannot find my boots.
1. What did you preview?
2. What do you predict will happen next?
3. Retell what you see and read to a partner.

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Proper Nouns Reteach
Grammar Rules Proper Nouns
A proper noun names a specific person, place, animal, or

thing.
• Start a proper noun with a capital letter.
• Start the name of the day with a capital letter.
• Start the name of a month with a capital letter.
"My name is Jim. I have

a baseball game on
Saturday, June 10th."
Circle the words that should start with a capital letter.

Write the capital letter on the line.
1. It is the first week of august.

2. School starts on monday.
3. Mrs. tomas teaches reading.
4. We read about florida.
5. Dr. jones tells us the playground rules.
6. timmy the turtle is our class pet.
7. I will take him home on friday.
8. Mr. light walks me to the bus.
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Commas in Dates Reteach
Grammar Rules Commas in Dates
Use a comma between two items in a date.

Use commas between three items in a date.
July 4, 1776
Friday, October 2, 2012
Underline the dates that are written correctly.

1. May 12, 2012 May 12 2012
2. Monday, April 2, 2012 Monday, April 2 2012
3. February, 14, 2012 February 14, 2012
4. Sunday, October 31 2012 Sunday, October 31, 2012
5. September 5, 2012 September, 5, 2012
Add commas in the correct places.
6. December 14 2012
7. Tuesday March 4 2012
8. Saturday July 4 2012
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Writing Trait: Word Choice Reteach
When you write, choose descriptive

My dog, Barkley, is
words. Help your reader get a picture furry and brown!
of what you write about.
Add words that tell how things look, sound,
and feel. Using descriptive words makes your
writing interesting.
Revise the paragraph. Use the Revising Marks.
• Add descriptive words that tell more Revising Marks

Add.
about Toby.
Take out
• Choose words that fit your purpose.
My Pet
I have a pet. Her name is Toby. She has fur. She loves
to eat. She loves to sleep. Toby and I play.
Practice the Trait
Write about something you like to play with. Use words that
tell how it looks, sounds, or feels. Can your partner picture
what you are writing about?

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List Facts Reteach
A list tells the things or names that are in a group.

• A list has things or names that go with each other.
• A list has a name.
• A list helps organize facts.
Fox's body parts
nose
ears
legs
tail
Red, the Hen

Red is a hen. We get eggs from Red. We find an egg
in the pig pen. We find an egg on the bed. We can find
an egg in a barn.

1. Where do they find eggs? Circle the words in the passage.
2. Make a list of places to find the eggs.
1.
2.
3.

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Monitor Reading Reteach
When we monitor reading, we check to see if we understand.

I don’t know what
That is an enormous dog. enormous means. I’ll
keep reading. I know
It is bigger than my dad! what bigger means.
Now I understand
that enormous means
really big.
Summer Storms
Summer storms come very fast. There is sun in the
morning. There are a few small clouds. Later, the air gets
hot. The hot air goes up. The hot air makes the clouds
bigger. The clouds turn into storms. The rain begins. It
rains hard. The wind blows the clouds away. The sun is
back. The sun warms the air. The storm is gone.

1. Circle a part you didn’t understand. What did you do next?

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Adjectives Reteach
Grammar Rules Adjectives
An adjective describes, or tells about,

a noun.
A little van drives in the tall mountains.
Underline the adjective in each sentence. Circle the noun it

tells about.
1. May walks in the dry land.
2. She has a heavy backpack.
3. The hot sun shines down.
4. A white goat jumps over a rock.
5. May walks on a path of round stones.
6. Two lizards cross the trail.
7. May drinks cold water.
8. She rests on a large rock.
9. May sees beautiful birds in the sky.
10. May walks down the tall mountain.

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Determiners Reteach
Grammar Rules Determiners
Use this to point out one person or thing that is near.

Use that to point out one person or thing that is far away.
Use these to point out people or things that are near.
Use that to point out people or things that are far away.
These tulips came from that garden.
Choose the correct word from the box to complete Word Bank
each sentence. One word will be used twice this
that
1. Look at cut on my leg. these
those
2. Bring books from the car.
3. Do you like ring on my hand?
4. Take glasses off my face.
5. Did you paint picture over there?

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Use a Diagram Reteach
A diagram shows the steps of how to do something.

• It uses arrows to show the steps in order.
• It uses numbers to show the steps in order.
• It uses photos or art to give facts.
• It also uses words to give facts.
To Make Candles
1. Melt wax. 2. Cut candle 3. Dip wick 4.Dip wick in 5. Repeat

wicks. in wax. cold water. Steps 3 and
4 until candle
is as big as
you want it.
To Grow a Plant
My Dad and I get a plant. It needs sun and dirt. We dig
a hole. We put the plant in the hole. We fill the hole with
dirt. We water the plant.
Complete the diagram. List the steps in order to grow a plant.
1. Get a 2. 3. 4. 5.
plant.

For use with TE page T93d RT2.5 Unit 2 | Shoot for the Sun
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The stars come out in I don’t know what

evening means. I’ll
the evening. keep reading. When
the sky is dark, it’s
The sky is dark and nighttime. Now I
understand that evening
it’s late. means nighttime.
Grandma's Special Day

Grandma has a birthday today. Dad and I have a party
for her. Grandma claps her hands. She loves a party. I give
Grandma a big hug. She gives me a kiss. She opens her
gift. It is a red bag. She is happy!

1. Underline a part you didn’t understand.
2. What did you do next?

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Adjectives Reteach
Grammar Rules Adjectives
An adjective describes, or tells about, a noun. An adjective

can tell about size or color. It can tell about the shape of
something.
a big barn round grapes a brown bear
Draw a line under the adjective in each sentence. Circle the word
that tells what the adjective describes.
1. Marla is a little girl. size color shape

2. Draw a round face. size color shape
3. A big tree fell down. size color shape
4. Mom and I like red socks. size color shape
5. Carla saw a blue bird. size color shape
6. I took the square block. size color shape
7. The black dog runs. size color shape
8. My tall sister plays hockey. size color shape
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Adjectives Reteach
Word Bank
big
hot
round
funny
scary
Read the sentences about the picture. Choose a word from the box
to complete each sentence.
1. Zorg drives his spaceship.

2. He sees a planet called Mars.
3. He sees the planet with rings.
4. His spaceship passes the sun.
5. Watch out for monsters on Mars!

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Identify Plot Reteach
The plot tells who is in the story, where and when the story
happens, and what happens in the story.
Ren and Grandpa

Ren went to Grandpa’s home on Sunday. Ren and
Grandpa play and read books. They have fun!
Who Ren, Grandpa

Where and When Grandpa's house on Sunday
What Ren and Grandpa play and
read books.
Red Riding Hood

Red Riding Hood went to the woods. A wolf tries to eat
her grandma. The wolf tries to eat Red Riding Hood. They
are saved in the end.

1. Circle who is in the story.
2. Underline where the story happens.
3. Retell what happens.
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I don’t know what
We went to see the circus means. I’ll reread
the sentence again.
acts at the circus. There were clowns.
I know where clowns
We had fun watching work. Now I understand
the clowns! that a circus is a place
with clowns.
My Family
I have a special family. They are just great! When we
get together, it is time to celebrate. We love to dance and
eat. We love to sing and shout. We laugh and play together.
This is what family is all about.

1. Draw a square around a part you don’t understand.
2. What did you do to understand that part?
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Count and Noncount Nouns Reteach
Grammar Rules Count and Noncount Nouns
Count nouns name things we can count.
three kites
Noncount nouns name things we cannot count.
a lot of rain
Read the words. Circle the nouns that you can count.
sunshine girl air bike
milk dog water book
dirt desk homework flag
weather balloon train oil

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Number Words Reteach
Grammar Rules Number Words
Use number words with count nouns.

Number words tell an exact number.
Some and a lot can be used with count nouns, too.
Use some, a lot, much, and a little with noncount nouns.
some apples a little water
Look at the picture. Choose the correct word from Word Bank
the box to complete each sentence. Each word will much
be used once. one
a lot
1. bad weather is coming. six
some
2. I see bolt of lightning. many
3. of clouds are over the barn.

4. I hear so rain on the roof!
5. Dad led cows inside the barn.
6. of the animals are scared.

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Compare Fiction and Nonfiction Reteach
Nonfiction tells about real people and real things.

It has real photos.
Fiction tells about made-up characters and events
that do not happen in real life. It has illustrations.
Fiction Nonfiction
Look at the pictures.
1. Which picture would you find in a fiction text?
2. Which picture would you find in a nonfiction text?

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The rain is pouring I don’t know what pouring

means. I’ll reread the
down. It is all over sentence again. Now I
understand that pouring
the ground! means the rain comes
down very hard.
Baby Bears Grow

Bears are big. They start small. They
have no hair. They do not see. They are
born in winter. Bears stay with their Mom.
She shows them how to find food.

2. Put a sticky note next to a part you didn’t understand.
3. What did you do to understand?

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Adjectives Reteach
Grammar Rules Count Nouns/Noncount Nouns
Use number words with count nouns.

Number words tell an exact number.
Some and a lot can be used with count nouns, too.
Use some, a lot, much, and a little with noncount nouns.
Look at the picture. Choose the correct word from the box to
complete each sentence. Each word will be used once.
1. farmer picks apples. Word Bank

2. I see of apples on the tree. some
one
3. apples are on the ground. a lot
much
4. Going to a farm is so fun! four
5. sunshine helps trees grow.

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Adjectives Reteach
Grammar Rules How many? How much?
Use how many? to ask about a count noun.

Use how much? to ask about a noncount noun
How many kids do you see? How much music did they play?
Choose the correct words from the box to complete Word Bank
each sentence. The words can be used more How much
How many
than once.
1. rain will fall today?

2. butterflies are here?
3. gifts do I have?
4. money should I bring?
5. books do you need?
6. water did you drink?
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Writing Trait: Organization Reteach
Good writers organize their ideas in the right order.

Everything makes sense. When you write,
you can put your ideas in order. The
reader can follow your ideas.
Revise the How to list. Use the revising marks.

Revising Marks
• Make sure all materials are listed.
Add.
• Put the steps in the right order. Move to here.
How to Make a Bookmark

What you need: paper, scissors, colored paper, stickers
What you do:
Add stickers to the rectangle.
Draw a rectangle on colored paper.
Use markers or crayons to decorate the rectangle.
Cut the rectangle from the colored paper.
Practice the Trait
Write about something you can make. Put your ideas in order.
Can your partner follow your ideas?

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Categorize Reteach
A category is a group of things that are alike. The animals in the

chart are in groups. One group is Farm. The chicken, the pig, and
the sheep are alike. They live on a farm. One group is Zoo. The lion,
the bear, and the monkey are alike. They live at a zoo.
Animals
Farm Zoo
chicken lion
pig bear
sheep monkey
On one side of the chart, list jobs you do at school. On the other
side, list jobs you do at home.
My Jobs
School Home

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Ask Questions Reteach
Ask questions to Why did his cat

understand what you run away? I’ll keep
read, see, or hear. reading to find out.
Diego’s cat ran to the

house down the street.
His cat ran to his Now I know why
old owner’s house. Diego’s cat ran away.
Frog
Frog sits on the grass by a rock. Frog sits and sees
grubs on a log. Frog grins and traps all the little bugs
called grubs! The Frog sees a dog trot by. And Frog gets
out of there!

1. Circle a word or sentence you have a question about.
2. Write the question. Tell how you can find the answer.

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Present Tense Verbs Reteach
Grammar Rules Present Tense Verbs
A verb tells about the subject of a sentence.

A present tense verb tells what someone or something
does now.
I paint. I jump.
Read each sentence. Underline the present tense verb.
1. Tay and I play at the park.

2. I jump over the rocks.
3. Tay digs in the dirt.
4. I fly a kite.
5. We smell the flowers.
6. Tay kicks a soccer ball.
7. Tay and I run home.

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Add s to the action verb with he, she, it, or a singular noun.
Paul raises his hand.

He raises his hand.
Read the sentence. Write the correct form of the present tense verb
in the sentence.
1. Carl his dog for a walk. (take)

2. The dog in the bushes. (hide)
3. Carl the dog. (find)
4. It Carl on the face. (lick)
5. The dog on Carl. (jump)
6. He the dog a treat. (give)
7. The dog his treat! (eat)

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Author's Purpose Reteach
Authors write for different reasons. The writer wrote facts

This is the author’s purpose. about lions. I think the
Good readers think about why author wrote this to
the author wrote text. teach me something.
Lions are big cats. They

live in Africa. They spend a lot of time
sleeping. Lions live in a group. The group
is called a pride. The pride hunts together.
Water
A clam lives in the water. A dog runs in the water. A
man waters a plant. Kids sip water. Why do these things
happen? Water is good for us all!

1. Underline details the author wrote.
2. Why did the author write this text?

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Good readers ask questions as they read.

This helps them understand what is happening.
Look at the boys. What are the boys doing?
You can ask questions to help you understand.
1. 2.
3.

1. Look at the first picture. Write a question about it.
2. Look at the second picture. Write a question about it.
3. Look at the third picture. Write a question about it.
4. Retell what you see in the pictures.

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Add s to the end of most verbs to show the action of one

person or thing.
Add es to verbs ending in s, z, sh, ch, or x to show the action
of one person or thing.
Do not add s or es if the person doing the action is you, we,
they, or I.
Tanya talks on the phone. The girl tosses the ball.
Circle the word that correctly completes each sentence.
1. Nate (catchs/catches) a butterfly.

2. He (put/puts) it in a jar.
3. Susan (watch/watches) it fly.
4. They (open/opens) the jar.
5. The butterfly (flap/flaps) its wings.
6. Nate (close/closes) the jar.

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Use a present tense verb to talk about things you do

everyday or most days.
Use a present tense verb to talk about things other people
do some days or never.
I always play He never plays

soccer. football.
Circle the verb in each sentence. Underline the word that shows
how often the action happens.
1. Mr. Lang always reads books.

2. We never talk during storytime.
3. Donna usually brings a new book every week.
4. We sometimes draw pictures after storytime.
5. Pedro never wants the story to end.
6. We always enjoy reading!
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Identify Details Reteach
Details tell more about a big idea. Look at the story. The big idea
is a pet shop. The circled details tell things you can buy at the pet
shop.
Pet Shop
A pet shop sells things for pets.
You can buy food there. You can buy
pet toys. You can buy dishes and beds.
Idea Web
I have
fun at
a park.
Complete the idea web. Write one detail in each circle.

Tell about things you can do at a park.

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Ask questions to understand what you read, Why did she wear
see, or hear. hiking boots? I’ll
keep reading to find
Sarah is wearing hiking boots out.
on her walk.
She is walking on a path. I know that walking on rocks
can make you slip. Now I know
The path has a lot of rocks. why she is wearing hiking boots.
The Sun is Up
How can you tell that the sun is up? The bee will start
to buzz. The cat will start to hiss. The pig will start to huff.
The ox will start to puff. And the hens will start to huff and
puff. They will tell us they have eggs for us.

1. Circle a word or sentence you have a question about.
2. Write the question. Tell how you can find the answer.

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Present of Be: Is, Am, Are Reteach
Grammar Rules Is, Am, Are
Use am to talk about yourself: I + am

Use are to talk to another person: You + are
Use are to talk about yourself and another person: We + are
Use are to talk about other people: They + are
Use is to talk about one person or thing: He/She/It + is
I am happy. They are at the park. It is winter.
Circle the word that correctly completes each sentence.
1. Jen and Alex (is/are) late for school!

2. I (are/am) here with my teacher.
3. They (are/am) the last ones in line.
4. Selena (is/am) in the classroom.
5. Lan (is/am) on the bus.
6. It (are/is) time to start our work.
7. We (are/am) ready to learn!
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Present Progressive Reteach
Grammar Rules Present Progressive
Present progressive is for actions happening right now.

Use a form of the verb be.
• I + am
• He/She/It + is
• We/You/They + are
Add the ending -ing to the verb.
She is picking apples. They are eating dinner.
Underline the form of the verb be. Add -ing to the end of each verb.
1. I am pack my bag.
2. We are go to the beach.
3. Sue is carry a shovel and pail.
4. Rachel and Juan are look for seashells.
5. Vince is play in the water.
6. I am fly a kite.
For use with TE page T189B RT3.12 Unit 3 | To Your Front Door
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Connect Ideas Reteach
Good readers connect ideas. This helps them understand the text.
Look at the art. Look at the arrows. The arrows help connect ideas.
They show how a butterfly grows.
How a Butterfly Grows
Read the story.
A Baby Bird Grows Up

A mother flamingo lays an egg in a mud nest. The
mother will watch over the egg most of the time.
When it's time, a soft, white chick will hatch. The
mother keeps the chick safe. One day, the chick will grow up.
1. How are the ideas about the mother flamingo and the egg
connected?

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Good readers ask questions as they read. This

helps them understand what they are reading.
The questions can be about the words or the
pictures. Look at the boy. What do you want to
know about him? You might want to ask:
Why is he mad?
Read the story and look at the picture.
Henny the Hen

It was a hot, hot day on the
farm. Henny the Hen wanted a
nice bath. She went into the pond.
Then something splashed. It
swam by her feet. It felt big!
"Oh my!" said Henny. "It's a giant fish! HELP! HELP!"
1. Write a question about the story.
2. Write a question about the picture.

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Present of Be, Have Reteach
Grammar Rules Present of Be, Have
For one person or thing, use is. He/She/It + is

With I, use am. I + am
With you, use are. You + are
With more than one person or thing, use are. They/We + are
With you and I, use have. I/You + have
For one person or thing, use has. He/She/It + has
With you and I, use have. I/You + have
With more than one person or thing, use have. They/We +
have
Choose the correct verb to complete the story. Write it on the line.
I a little kitten. She soft fur! We

(have, has) (have, has)
a lot of fun together. It time for lunch.
(have, has) (is, am)
She a bowl of milk. I a sandwich. I
(have, has) (have, has)
happy. We friends. You
(is, am) (is, are) (is, are)
lucky if you own a cat.

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Contractions: Am, Is, Are Reteach
Grammar Rules Contractions
A contraction is a shorter way to write two words. An

apostrophe (') takes the place of the missing letter or letters.
Contraction Separate Words
I’m I am
he’s he is
she’s she is
it’s it is
we’re we are
your’re you are
they’re they are
Circle the contraction. Underline the two words that make up the
contraction.
1. I’m running the race for my class. (I am, He is)

2. They’re waiting at the finish line. (She is, They are)
3. It's a long run! (It is, she is)
4. She’s cheering me on. (I am, She is)
5. He's passing out water. (He is, it is)
6. We’re the winners. (They are, We are)
7. You're clapping for the class. (They are, You are)
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Writing Trait: Voice Reteach
When you write, use words that you might say. These
words are your voice. Add details to make your writing
interesting.
Revise the letter. Use the Revising Marks.
• Add or change words to show Revising Marks

Add.
Robert's voice.
Take out
• Add details to make the writing
interesting.
Dear Mom and Dad,
Thank you for the ball. You know
how much I love that game! Now I
can learn to play better. I hope you
come to all my games.
From,
Robert
Practice the Trait
Write a letter. Thank a friend for something he or she did.

Include words that show your voice.

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Plot Reteach
The plot tells what happens in a story.
The beginning starts In May, Fluff had kittens.

the story. Tigs is her favorite.
The middle tells Tigs plays and sleeps.

more. She grows.
The end tells what Finally, Tigs can do what

finally happens. Fluff does. She chases
a mouse!
VivÕs Guitar
It is spring. Viv, Mom, and Dad go out. Viv sees a great
guitar. ÒCan I get it? I want to strum and sing!Ó
ÒHow would you strum it? It has no strings or strapÓ
says Mom.
ÒI can fix it!Ó Viv gets the guitar strung. Viv gets one
strap. Viv starts to strum and sing. Mom and Dad like
singing, too!
1. Circle the beginning of the story.

2. Underline what happens in the end.

For use with TE page T266a RT4.1 Unit 4 | Growing and Changing
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Determine Importance Reteach
To determine importance, find the idea that matters

the most. Circle the most important idea.
Wait! Save that old can! You can use an old can to
make a pencil holder. Draw a picture. Glue it to the can.
Then put your pencils inside!
5 Hints for Spending Less

If you want to spend less, I can tell you how. Use my 5 hints to
spend less!
Hint 1 Drink tap water. It’s good!
Hint 2 Hunt for a good sale. And get to it first.
Hint 3 Fix it or mend if it you can.
Hint 4 Who will lend or rent it to you? Use it. Then give it back.
Hint 5 Put what you save in the bank.
You know how to start. Use the 5 hints to watch what you
spend!

2. Circle the most important idea.

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Pronouns: I, you, we Reteach
Grammar Rules Subject Pronouns
A pronoun can take the place of a noun.

• Use I for yourself.
• Use you when you talk to another person.
• Use we to talk about yourself and another person
I finished my letter, Dad. Yes, Clare. We will all

Can you help me mail it? go to the post office.
Choose the correct pronoun and write it on the line.
1. (I, you) am ready to mail my letter today.

2. (we, you) Dad, will take me to the post office
soon?
3. (we, I) Yes, can go now if Max is ready.
4. (you, I) Do think Max really wants to go?
5. (I, we) Oh, yes! see Max in the car already!

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Pronouns: he, she, it, they Reteach
Grammar Rules Subject Pronouns

Use he for a man or boy. Use she for a woman or girl.
Use it for a thing. Use they for more than one
person.
Clare = she Dad = he
letter = it
Dad and Max = they
She writes a letter. Dad helps. They take it to the

It is to a friend. He gets the stamp. post office.
Circle the correct pronoun in the second sentence.

The underlined noun is a hint
1. The post office is on Oak Street. It/They is easy to find.

2. Mr. Lewis works there. He/She sells stamps.
3. Workers sort the mail. It/They want the mail to go to the
right place.
4. Mrs. Li puts the mail in a truck. He/She is a mail carrier.
5. The mail leaves the post office. It/They is delivered to
people’s homes.
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Text Features Reteach
Sometimes articles have pictures with captions and labels.
boots
goggles A label names something in a picture.
Many things are

made of rubber. A caption tells more about a picture.
Read the article.
Rubber
Rubber comes from a tree! A worker
cuts a slit in a tree. What will come out?
A worker adds a tap and a cup. Then
walks to the next tree and cuts it.
Rubber from the tree
looks like thick milk.
1. Circle the labels in the picture.

2. What new detail did you learn about rubber from the
caption?
3. Retell what you learned from the article.
For use with TE page T241d RT4.5 Unit 4 | Growing and Changing
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To determine importance, you figure out the idea that matters the
most. The circled idea below is the most important idea.
Farmers work hard. A lot of food we eat comes from
farms. Farmers grow vegetables. Do you like carrots and
potatoes? Farmers raise cows and goats for milk.
The Egg Ranch

An egg ranch starts with hens. Hens lay the eggs. Eggs
hatch at the ranch. The chicks will grow up here.
Scratch, scratch! The chicks scratch around together for
food. Peck, peck! The hens chomp on bugs.
The chicks live in a hutch, but the hens need nests.
The hens lay such a big batch of eggs! You can get eggs at
a stand or in the store.

2. Draw a line through the details that are not about hens
and their eggs.
3. Circle the most important idea.

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Pronouns: I/Me, You/You, He/Him, She/Her Reteach
Grammar Rules Subject and Object Pronouns

• Use I to tell what you do. Use me after an action verb.
• Use you to talk to another person.
• For a man or a boy, use he. Use him after an action verb.
• For a woman or a girl, use she. Use her after an action verb.
I fixed the tent flap, Joe.

Will you be done soon?
Dad is almost here. Tell me when you see him,
Max. Dad will be happy
that the tent is up!
Read each sentence. Circle the correct pronoun.
1. I / Me love to walk in the park.

2. Mom takes I / me there on Saturdays.
3. Today, I show him / her a new path.
4. “Do you / me know where the path goes?” Mom asks.
5. He / She smiles as I point to the path on a map.
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Pronouns: It/It, We/Us, They/Them Reteach
Grammar Rules Subject and Object Pronouns

• Use it to talk about one animal, place, or thing.
• Use we to talk about yourself and another person. Use us
after an action verb.
• Use they to talk about more than one. Use them after an
action verb.
The girls are in a race. Who will win it?

Where are the girls now? Can you see them?
“We are at the finish line,” say the girls.
“Nobody can catch us!”
Complete the sentences. Write the correct pronoun.
1. The girls are friends. do everything together.

2. The girls ride bikes. The girls ride in the park.
3. The friends shop. “ like the mall,” the girls say.
4. The friends always ask “Will you take to
the mall?”
5. The girls watch a movie. The friends really like .

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Main Idea and Details Reteach
The main idea is what something is mostly about. It is the most

important idea. Use the details to figure out the main idea.
Jack finds some yellow paint.

+
He needs blue paint for the sky.
=
Jack paints a picture of the sun and sky.
A Fun Spot
Would you like to go to the fair? The fair is a great spot.
You can have lots and lots of fun there. You can swing
and spin. You can win a dog. We saw a big one!
You can eat lots of fun snacks. Would you want to eat a
hot dog on a stick? You can see hens and hogs. A hog is a
pig. What a smell!
Would you go to the fair? Step up to get a ticket!
1. Circle three details.

2. Underline the main idea.
3. Retell what you learned.
For use with TE page T259b RT4.9 Unit 4 | Growing and Changing
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To determine importance, you figure out the idea that matters

the most. The circled idea below is the most important idea.
Blue and red. Round or square. Buttons can be all
colors and sizes. What do your buttons look like?
The Best Gift

Sam wanted to give Mom a gift. He had $5 to spend.
Sam went to The Craft Shop. He asked for red and pink
felt. It cost $1. Sam asked for a soft strap. It cost $2. He asked
for brass rings. They cost $2.
At home, Sam cut up the felt. Then he quilted the felt on
the strap. Last he added the brass rings.
Sam had a belt. Mom said she got the very best gift.

2. Underline the important details.
3. Write the most important idea.

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Possessive Nouns Reteach
Grammar Rules Possessive Nouns
A possessive noun tells who or what owns something. It

always has an apostrophe: ’
• For one owner, use ’ s: the girl’s hat
• For more than one owner, use s ’ the girls’ hat
How many owners are there?

one more than one
the boy’s pencil the boys’ pencils
Read each sentence. Change the noun to tell who or what owns
something. Write the possessive noun in the sentence.
1. park The kite contest is today.

2. girls All the kites are ready.
3. girl One kite is very colorful.
4. kite The tail is made of pink and blue ribbons.
5. boys Most of the kites have string for the tails.
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Possessive Nouns Reteach
Read the sentences about the picture. Circle the correct

possessive noun.
1. It is busy on the city’s/cities’ streets.

2. Listen to all the car’s/cars’ horns beeping!
3. A man stands under a cart’s/carts’ umbrella.
4. He sells a hot dog to the little girl’s/girls’ Mom.
5. Near the sidewalk’s/sidewalks’ curb, a bird eats crumbs.
6. A girl’s/girls’ Dad looks up at some balloons.
7. The lady’s/ladies’ balloons are for sale.
8. She holds on to the balloon’s/balloons’ strings. Those
balloons will not float away!

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Rhythm and Rhyme Reteach
A poem is a lot like music. It has a certain beat or rhythm. A poem

can also have words that rhyme. Words that rhyme sound the
same at the end.
Each line in this poem has 9 beats. The rhyming words are circled.
I have new rain boots, yellow and red.
I like to keep them under my bed.
Read the poem.
WhatÕs That Noise?

ÒRibbit, Ribbit,Ó I hear late one night
ÒRibbit, Ribbit,Ó I turn on the light!
I ask myself now ÒWhat could that be?Ó
I get up and go over to see.
There by the pond on a big brown log
Is something green . . . I think itÕs a frog!
1. What is the poem about?

2. Read the poem aloud to yourself. Clap the beats for each
line. Tell about the rhythm.
3. Circle the rhyming words.

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To determine importance, you figure out the idea that matters the
most. The circled idea below is the most important idea.
At a farmer’s market, you can buy fresh food. Farmers
bring vegetables and fruit to town. They set up stands
outside. Walk around. Pick out what you want.
LetÕs Shop
A shop can be a shack, a shed, or a big building. Come
and see!
One shop is full of clothes. You can get a silk sash. One
shop is full of dishes. You can get a mug.
Here is a shop that is full of beach things. You can get a
shell. Another shop is full of fresh fish. You can get a crab.
Look at the shop full of masks. You can get one.
What have you found out? Where would you like to
shop next?

2. What kinds of things are in the shops? Underline the details.
3. Write the most important idea.

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Possessive Adjectives: my, your, our Reteach
Grammar Rules Possessive Adjectives
A possessive adjective tells who owns or has something.

• Use my to tell about what you have or own.
• Use your to tell what someone else has or owns.
• Use our to tell what you and someone else have or
own together.
Ray, here is our gift Here is

from Aunt Mae. your gift.
Hurray! I want to
see my surprise.
Read each sentence. Add a possessive adjective.
1. family loves to listen to music.

2. I like “Let’s Dance.” It is favorite song.
3. Mike says, “ favorite is the one with guitars.”
4. “OK,” Mom says to us. I will play both of
favorites.
5. We sing along and tap feet to the beat.

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Possessive Adjectives: his, her, its, their Reteach
Grammar Rules Possessive Adjectives
A possessive adjective tells who owns or has something.

• For a boy or man, use his.
• For a girl or woman, use her.
• For a thing, use its.
• For more than one person or thing, use their.
its holder his brush
her marker their pictures
Complete the story. Use possessive adjectives.
On Saturday, the Millers clean. They clean 1

house. Carla’s room is a mess! Baby Ben likes to play here.
2 toys are everywhere. The bed is not made.
3 cover is on the floor. Carla picks up Ben’s toys. She
makes the bed. 4 room is done! Now she can help
Ben clean 5 room.
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When you organize things, you put them in a

certain order. That way it is easier to find them.
When you write, you can put your ideas in order.
That way your readers can follow your ideas.

Revising Marks
• Show sentences that are out of order. Add.
• Add words such as then, next, after Make lowercase.
to make the order clear. Move to here.
A Tasty Dessert
First, we made the crust. I helped roll it out and put
it in the pie pan. I learned how to bake a pie from my
grandmother. Then we made the filling. I helped slice the
apples and add the sugar. We poured the filling into the
crust. The pie was delicious!
Practice the Trait
Write about something you can make. Put ideas in order.

Can your partner follow your ideas?

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Compare and Contrast Reteach
You compare to tell how things are alike. Use

words like and or both. You contrast to tell
how things are different. Use a word like
but. Look at the picture of two girls. The first
sentence tells how they are alike. The next Both girls have books. But
sentence tells how they are different. one girl has many books.
1. Write a sentence that tells how the kids are alike.

Both .
2. Write a sentence that tells how the kids are different.
But .
3. Write a sentence that tells how the pigs are alike.

Both .
4. Write a sentence that tells how the pigs are different.
But .
For use with TE page T31b RT5.1 Unit 5 | Creature Features
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Make Connections Reteach
Make connections when you read. Think I read that Marla is sick and
about how the text reminds you of she has to rest. This reminds
me of a time when I was
• of your own life sick. I had to rest a lot, too.
This helps me understand
• other stories you know. how Marla will feel better.
Marla is sick. Her mom takes her to the doctor.

The doctor tells Marla to rest. It will make her feel better.
Read the story.
Bear Cubs
It is spring. Little bear cubs wake up. They had a long
nap in the cave. Then mother bear wakes up. She watches
her cubs. The cubs play games together. They wade in a
lake to look for fish. Then they will all eat it. When winter
comes again, they will all take a long nap together.

1. Underline a sentence you can connect to your life.
2. Circle a sentence you can connect to another story.
3. Retell what you read. Share the connections you made.

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Possessive Pronouns Reteach
Grammar Rules Possessive Pronouns
A singular possessive pronoun shows that someone owns

something.
• Use mine to tell what you own.
• Use yours to tell what the person you are talking to owns.
• Use his or hers to tell what he or she owns.
This is Julio’s medal. It is his. These are my sneakers. They are mine.
Read the sentences. Circle the possessive pronoun.

1. This is my dog Sparky. He is mine.
2. Sparky has a blue bed. It is his.
3. My sister has a goldfish. It is hers.
4. You have a cat. It is yours.
5. I got a new pet. It is mine.
6. Thomas has a turtle. It is his.
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Possessive Pronouns Reteach
Grammar Rules Possessive Pronouns
A plural possessive pronoun shows that more than one

person owns something.
• Use ours to tell what you and another person own.
• Use yours to tell what people you are talking to own.
• Use theirs to tell what others own.
This is our sand castle. It is ours.
Circle the correct possessive pronoun. Write it on the line.

1. These are our skates. They are . (theirs, ours)
2. They own the horses. They are . (theirs, yours)
3. You and Pete have a game. It is . (yours, ours)
4. The Chan family owns the car. It is . (yours, theirs)
5. We have the best dog. It is . (yours, ours)
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Identify Main Idea and Details Reteach
The main idea is what a story is mostly about.

Sometimes the title tells about the main idea.
Details tell more about a main idea.
The name of the book is Bicycle Rodeo. The main
idea is the bicycle rodeo. The details will tell what
happens at the bicycle rode.
Read the story.
Where Moles Live

Moles live under the ground.
This is a mole’s home. It is made of
tunnels. A tunnel is a long hole in the
ground. Every little mole lives in a
tunnel with its mother. When a mole grows up, it makes a
home in a new tunnel.
1. What is the main idea?
2. Circle a detail that tells about the main idea.


For use with TE page T39d RT5.5 Unit 5 | Creature Features
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Make connections when you read. Think I read that Tim and Ed play
about how the text reminds you of soccer. This reminds me of
another story I read about two
• of your own life girls on different teams. One
team won. The girl who lost
• other stories you know. was very upset. This helps me
understand why Ed is sad.
Tim and Ed play soccer. They are
on different teams. It is the last game. The teams are
playing each other. Tim’s team wins. Ed is sad.
Read the story.
A Good Place
I found a good place for my stuffed pig! It can sleep
on my bed. I can carry it around. But my bed isn’t a good
place for a real pig! Pigs need a big pen. They like to play
in the mud.

1. Circle a sentence you can connect to another story.
2. Underline a sentence you can connect to your own life.
3. Retell what you read. Share the connections you made.

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Sentences Reteach
Grammar Rules Sentences
A sentence tells a complete thought.

A sentence tells what a person or thing is DOING.
Start a sentence with a capital letter.
End a sentence with an end mark.
The boy is yawning.

capital letter end mark
Read the words. Circle the complete sentences.
1. The dog
2. The dog jumps on the chair.
3. My mom
4. The barking dog
5. I take the dog outside.
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Expand Sentences Reteach
Grammar Rules Expand Sentences
A sentence tells a complete thought.

A sentence shows a person or thing DOING something.
To expand a sentence
• add words to tell more about the person or thing
• add words to tell more about the action.
The frog eats.

The hungry frog eats.
The frog eats quickly.
Read the sentences. Underline words that tell more about the
person, thing, or action.
1. The furry cat purrs.

2. Her dog runs fast.
3. The colorful fish swim.
4. His snake slithers quickly.
5. My turtle crawls slowly.
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Categorize Details Reteach
A category is a group of things that are alike. A category is a big

idea. Details tell more about a big idea.
Things you Drink

Milk
The category is “Things You Drink.” Water
Details are milk, water, and juice. Juice
Read the story.
My Home
I live in a red house. It has a lot of rooms inside. It has
two floors.
I have a big yard. It has a swing and a slide. I can play ball on
the grass.
Put the details in the correct category. One category is My House.

One category is My Yard.
My House My Yard

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Make connections when you read. Think I read that Matt saw a tiger
about how to connect facts to what you panting on a hot day. This
reminds me of the time I saw
know and see in the world around you. my dog pant on a hot day.
This is how my dog cools off.
Matt saw a tiger at the zoo. It This helps me understand that
the tiger does the same thing!
was a hot day. The tiger was panting.
Read the story.
Flamingos
A mother flamingo has an egg in a mud nest. The
mother will watch over the egg almost all of the time.
When it’s time, a soft, white chick will hatch. The chick
needs time to grow. The mother keeps the chick safe. One
day, the chick will grow up. Then it will be pink like its
mother and have two long legs!

2. Connect this story to what you know about the world.
Complete the sentence:
This reminds me of .
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Commands and Exclamations Reteach
Grammar Rules Commands and Exclamations
A command tells someone to do something.

• usually ends with a period(.)
• strong commands end with an exclamation point(!)
An exclamation shows strong emotion.
• ends with an exclamation point(!)
Close the door.

I won the race!
Read the sentences. Circle the commands. Underline the

exclamations.
1. Open your books.

2. I love to read about snakes!
3. Turn the page.
4. That green snake is huge!
5. Tell me what you learned.
6. Snakes can move fast!
7. Show me how snakes move.
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Commands and Exclamations Reteach
Grammar Rules Commands and Exclamations
You can add words to the naming part of a command

or exclamation.
You can add words to the telling part of a command
or exclamation.
It is hot today! Rita, come in the water.
Read the sentences. Circle the words that give more information
about the command or the exclamation.
1. Eric, come inside.

2. Feed the fish now.
3. Mom, there is no fish food!
4. Go to the store quickly.
5. It is too cold outside to walk!
6. Samuel, drive Eric to the store.
7. We will go right now!
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Distinguish Fact from Opinion Reteach
A fact is true. You can check it.

An opinion is what someone thinks or feels. You
cannot check an opinion.
Flowers need rain to
Look at the flowers in the rain. The first sentence grow. I think flowers
tells a fact. The next sentence tells an opinion. are so pretty!
Read the story.
Our Swimming Pool

I love to swim! Our pool has a high
dive. Sam is going to dive. I think he
looks scared. Two kids swim together.
I bet they are having fun. Swimming is
the best sport!
Write three facts under Facts. Write three opinions under Opinions.
Facts Opinions

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Make connections when you read. Think

about how to connect facts to what you I read that a fire truck
races down the street. This
know and see in the world around you. reminds me of a time I saw
a fire truck. It was going
very fast! This helps me
The fire truck races down the understand why the fire
fighters hang on to the truck.
street. Cars stop to let it pass. Fire
fighters hang on to the truck.
The Mole
A mole is an animal. It has soft, black fuzz. It has a
pink nose and pink toes. Those toes can dig. Those little
toes can dig many big holes in the ground. A mole’s home
is a tunnel. A tunnel is a long hole in the ground. A baby
mole lives in a tunnel with its mother. When a mole grows
up, it makes its own home somewhere.

1. Underline a fact about moles.
2. How is a mole like another animal you know?

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Indefinite Pronouns Reteach
Grammar Rules Indefinite Pronouns
Indefinite pronouns are words that replace any people

or things.
• Singular indefinite pronouns (anyone, something, nothing,
everything) refer to any person or thing.
• Plural indefinite pronouns (many, several, a few, both) refer
to more than one person or thing.
I see kites! Both are flying. Something is stuck in the tree.

Can anyone get it down? The wind blows everything.
Read the sentences. Circle the indefinite pronouns.
1. We have two cats. Both of them are brown.

2. Anyone can pet our cats.
3. They have several toys.
4. A few of their balls are missing.
5. The cats hide everything!
6. We will find something else for them to play with.
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Subject-Verb Agreement Reteach
Grammar Rules Subject-Verb Agreement
The subject and the verb go together in a sentence.

A singular pronoun uses a singular verb.
• If the subject names one, use s at the end of the verb.
• Or if the subject names one, use is.
A plural pronoun uses a plural verb.
• If the subject names more than one, do NOT use s at the
end of the verb.
• Or if the subject names more than one, use are.
Someone rides a bike. Both girls ride bikes.
Read the sentences. Circle the correct verb.

1. Something (is, are) in the nest.
2. We watch the eggs. Several (hatch, hatches) in the spring.
3. I see the birds. Both (munch, munches) the worms.
4. Nothing (stop, stops) them from eating.
5. Many (is, are) ready to fly.
6. Everyone (watch, watches) them fly away.
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Writing Trait: Fluency Reteach
Good writers make their writing easy to

read. They spell words correctly. They
begin each sentence with a capital letter.
They end each sentence with an end mark.
They use the right verb with each noun.
This is called fluency.
• Check for misspelled words. Revising Marks

Add.
• Use capital letters and end marks.
Take out
• Make sure the subjects and verbs
Check spelling.
match. Capitalize.
Good Meatballs!
I am a good cook. My best dish is meatballs. I lov to
mix up the meet and eggs. My mom and dad helps me
with the hot pans. we eat the meatballs with noodles. My
mom and dad lik my meatballs
Practice the Trait
Write about something you like to do. Make your writing easy
to read.

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Cause and Effect Reteach
To find cause and effect, first look for what

happens in a story. That is the effect. Next,
look for why it happens. That is the cause.
• An effect is what happens.
• A cause is why it happens.
Effect: The pins fall.
Sometimes, there is more than one effect. Cause: The ball hits them.
A Wet Ride
The sky is sunny, so Lot goes for a bike
ride. Then dark clouds fill the sky. The wind
blows hard. Lot heads back home. He
pedals fast. It begins to rain. Lot gets wet.
When he gets home, he is tired.
Read the effect. Circle the cause or why it happens.

1. Lot goes for a bike ride. (The sky was sunny./It begins to rain.)
2. Lot heads back home. (He pedals fast./The wind blows hard.)
Read the cause. Circle the effect or what happens.
3. It begins to rain. (Lot gets wet. He pedals fast.)
4. When he gets home, he is tired. (Lot heads back home.
He pedals fast.)
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Make Inferences Reteach
Good readers make inferences when they read. They think about
what they read. They think about what they know. They use
these thoughts to help them understand why things happen.
It is sunny outside. Ary’s friends are on their bikes.
Ary puts her shoes on.
What I read: It is sunny outside. It says Ary's friends are outside. It
says she puts shoes on.
What I know: When it is nice outside, I like to go outside. When my
friends are outside, I like to play with them.
Why is she at the door? I think Ary is going to go outside to play
with her friends.
Grandma’s Party
We had a party for Grandma. We gave her many gifts. We
gave her books and a coat. We had cake. We sang to her.

2. Tell something that you know about a party.
3. Why do you think there was a party for Grandma?

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Compound Sentences Reteach
Grammar Rules Sentences
A compound sentence is two sentences combined into one.

• Use and to put together two ideas that are alike.
• Use but to put together two ideas that are different.
• Use or to show a choice between two ideas.
• Use a comma before and, but, and or.
Jim digs a hole, and Marta plants seeds.
Underline the two sentences that make the compound sentence.

Circle the word that joins them together.
1. Mom waters the plants, and dad pulls the weeds.

2. Jim likes to dig, but he doesn’t like to plant.
3. Marta can plant seeds, or she can water them.
4. The vegetables grow strong, and the flowers bloom.
5. Jim can pick the flowers, or he can pick the vegetables.
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Compound Sentences Reteach
Read the sentences about the picture. Choose the correct word to
join the sentences and write it on the line.
1. The bunny likes peas, he doesn’t like lettuce.

(and, but)
2. The sun is shining, the flowers are growing.
(and, or)
3. The bunny is running, he is jumping.
(or, but)
Choose the correct word to join the sentences. Write the new
compound sentence. Use a comma.
4. The peas are growing. The lettuce is growing. (but, and)
5. The bunny can eat. The bunny can play. (but, or)

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Character’s Actions and Experiences Reteach
Characters are the people or animals in

a story. A character’s actions are what
he or she does. A character’s experiences
are things that happen to him or her.
Look at the picture. The boy rode his bike.
Then he got wet in the rain. That was
an experience that happened to him.
Fox in Trouble
Fox wanted a nice, fat hen for dinner. He climbed out of
his den. He ran to the farm on the hill. He looked all around.
Fox hid next to the henhouse until it got dark. Then a
light came on! Someone yelled at him. A smelly bag came
down over his head!

1. What are some actions that Fox did in the story?
2. What are some experiences that Fox had in the story?

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You make inferences every day. You figure

out why something happens using
• what you know, what you see, and what you read.
Look at the boy. He looks happy. You can make
an inference that he likes his skateboard.
The Giraffe
What do giraffes eat? They like green
leaves best. A giraffe will walk far to
find a tree with leaves. It must eat a lot
of leaves to get full!
Sometimes the leaves are at the top of the tree. The
giraffe stands tall. It stretches its neck. The leaves are good.

1. What does the picture tell about giraffes?
2. Circle words that tell what giraffes eat.

3. Why does the giraffe stretch its long neck?

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Grammar Rules Ask Questions
A question is a sentence that asks something.

• It ends with a question mark. ?
• It can have a short yes/no answer.
• It can have a longer answer.
May I go to the Yes, you may go to

party? the party.
Underline the questions. Circle the answers.
1. Does she want to go to the party? Yes, she wants to go.

2. Is the party next door? No.
3. Is she bringing a gift. Yes
4. Will we play games? Yes, we will play Bingo.
5. Do you want to sing happy birthday? Yes.
6. Did you have fun at the party? Yes, I had a great time.
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An information question asks about someone or something.

• It cannot be answered with a yes/no answer.
• Information questions can begin with who, what, when,
and where.
• Questions that begin with who, what, when, and where
can be followed by do or does.
Who is playing in the snow?

The girls are playing.
Circle the word in each sentence that asks for information.
1. When does it snow?

2. What is sticking out of the snow?
3. Who makes a snowball?
4. Where is the snow?
Write a question about the picture that asks for more information.

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Classify Details Reteach
When you classify, you find things that 4 Wheels

are alike. You put them in a group.
Look at the pictures. The things with 2 Wheels
four wheels are one group. The things
with two wheels are another group.
Animal Homes
Some animals live in trees. Some bees live in trees.
Birds make nests up in the branches. Squirrels do, too.
Some animals live under the ground. Ants live in
anthills. Worms make tunnels in the dirt. Furry moles
do, too.

2. Group the animals by where they live. Complete the chart.
Lives in Trees Lives Under the Ground

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You make inferences every day. You I can lift heavy

use information you know to make a things. See my
guess. Sometimes you make an muscles.
inference about a story character.
You can make an inference that Brady
feels strong.
The Bad Cookies

It was my mom’s birthday. I made cookies for her. I got
the eggs, the flour, and the salt. I got cups, a bowl, and
spoons. But guess what?
I read the recipe wrong. I put too much salt in the
cookies! I spit them out. My mom just laughed and
laughed. She gave me a big hug.
Follow the instructions.

2. Why does the child spit out the cookies?
3. Why does the mom give her child a hug?

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A declarative sentence states a fact or information.

• It has a naming part and a telling part.
You can expand a sentence by adding words to the naming
part, telling part, or both parts.
A boy skates.
A fast boy skates.
A boy skates in the race.
A fast boy skates in the race.
Read each sentence. Underline words added to the naming part.

Circle words added to the telling part.
1. The tall girl races around the track.

2. The young boy goes fast.
3. The loud crowd claps for the skaters.
4. One tired skater stops at the finish line.
5. The last skater smiles at the winner.
6. The proud skaters drink cold water.
7. The shiny trophy sits on the table.
8. The happy winner bows for the crowd.
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An imperative sentence is a command.

• It tells someone to do something.
You can combine two commands into a compound
sentence.
• Use and, but, or or
You can expand the commands by adding words to the
telling part.
Kick the ball.

Kick the ball and score a goal.
Kick the soccer ball, and score
the winning goal.
Circle the word that joins the sentences. Draw a box around words
added to the telling part.
1. Put on your new cleats, and wear your clean shirt.

2. Fill up your blue water bottle, but don't spill it on the floor.
3. Play with the orange team, or play with the green team.
4. Stop the rolling ball, or kick it hard.
5. Run quickly to me, but don't fall in the mud!

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Compare Texts Reteach
Nonfiction texts are about real people, real animals, or real

events. Many nonfiction texts have photos of real things.
Fiction texts are made up. The things cannot happen in real life.
Many fiction texts have art that someone drew.
Read the stories.
Mother Duck Mother Cat
A mother duck takes Mother Cat talked to

good care of her ducklings. her kittens. “Keep your
She keeps them safe. mittens clean. If they get
She teaches them to swim. dirty, you will get no pie.“

2. Circle the title of the fiction text.
3. Underline the title of the nonfiction text.
4. Tell how you identified each text.

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You make inferences every day. You use information you know
to make a guess. Sometimes you make an inference about a story
character.
The Trip
Ko is so excited! Today she will
go on her first train ride. Her aunt
invited her to stay for a week.
Ko is packing her suitcase.
She packs snow boots. She
packs a furry hat. Her dad tells
her to bring a warm coat, too.
“Don“t forget your mittens!“ says Dad.

2. Why is Ko excited?
3. Does her aunt live in a warm place or a cold place? How do

you know?

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An information question asks about someone or something.

• It cannot be answered with a yes/no answer.
• Information questions can begin with why and how.
How does the It tastes great!

burger taste?
Use how or why to complete each sentence.
1. does the girl feel?

2. is she happy?
3. are they eating?
4. did they make the lemonade?
5. do they have a pineapple?
6. does Dad feel?
7. do they eat outside?
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You can combine questions to make compound

sentences.
• Join two simple questions using and or or.
Do you want to open this gift now,

or do you want to open it later?
Circle the question words used in the compound questions.
1. Where is the big gift, and when will she open it?
2. Do you like ribbons, or do you like wrapping paper?
3. Where is Dad, and what is his gift?
4. Who is clapping, and why is she smiling?
Join the questions together and write a compound question.
5. When is your birthday? What do you want?

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Writing Trait: Ideas Reteach
When you think about new things I have an idea! Let’s go to Green
to do or say, these are ideas. When Lake. We can see the baby frogs!
you write, you want others to follow
your ideas.
Use descriptive words and examples
to help the reader understand.
• Add describing words that tell Reviewing Marks

Add.
what you do, hear, and see.
Take out
• Add clear examples about
what happens.
A Trip to the Beach

We went to the beach. There were people in the ocean.
We walked in the sand and had lunch. It was a really
fun day.
Practice the Trait
Write about a place you visited. Include descriptive words and

examples to make your ideas clear.

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Main Idea and Details Reteach
Good readers look for the main idea and details. The main idea
is the most important idea. Details tell more about, or support, a
main idea.
Read the text. The main idea is that autumn is a nice season. The
details tell what happens in autumn.
Autumn
Main Idea Autumn is a good season.
Details It gets colder in autumn. Leaves turn colors.
Leaves fall off trees. I love autumn!
Giant Giraffes
Giraffes are big. You can stand up
under them. Each hoof is huge. Giraffes
like leaves. They have to eat a lot of
leaves to get full!
Read the text. Follow the instructions.

1. Circle the main idea.
2. Underline details that tell more about the main idea.

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Visualize Reteach
When you visualize, you make pictures in your mind. Think about
how something looks, sounds, or feels. The pictures will help you
understand.
Think about a baseball game. Make pictures in your mind. See the
players. Hear the bat hit the ball. Feel a ball in your hand.
A Gift for a Little Girl

Mila has a gift for her friend, Aleah.
The gift is inside a box. It is in the shape
of a bear. It is furry and soft. It has a
little bell around its neck.
Mila can't wait to give the box to
Aleah. What do you think her gift is?
1. Draw one line under the sentence that

tells what the gift looks like.
2. Draw a circle around the sentence that
tells how the gift feels.
3. Draw two lines under the sentence that tells
what the gift sounds like.

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Past Tense Verbs Reteach
Grammar Rules Past Tense Verbs
A past tense verb tells about an action that has already

happened.
• Add -ed to the end of many verbs to show it happened in
the past.
Read each sentence. Underline the past Jake painted a picture

tense verb. last week.
1. Jake joined the art class two years
ago.
2. Jake worked on his picture last Friday.
3. He painted all night long.
4. Jake finished the painting on
Monday.
5. He folded the picture later.
6. Jake cleaned his brushes after class.
7. Jake showed his family the painting last night.
8. Mom and Dad clapped after they saw the painting!
9. Samantha hugged Jake!
10. Jake smiled all evening because he was proud!

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Past Tense Verbs Reteach
Grammar Rules Past Tense Verbs

happened.
• When a one-syllable verb ends with one vowel and one
consonant sound (hug), double the consonant before
adding -ed. (hugged)
• When a verb ends in y with a consonant before it (carry),
change the y to i before adding -ed. (carried)
I hug the baby. I hugged the baby.

I carry the baby. I carried the baby.
Circle the correct past tense verb to complete each sentence.
1. The baby (cried, cryed) when she was tired.

2. Mom (tryed, tried) to comfort her.
3. The baby soon (stoped, stopped) crying.
4. She (clapped, claped) her hands.
5. We (played, playd) together.
6. Mom (lookd, looked) at the baby.
7. The baby (grinned, grined).

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Author’s Reasons Reteach
When you tell why you agree with something, you give reasons.
Author’s reasons tell why they support their topic.
Drink Water!
We should drink more water. Water
is wonderful. It cools you down. It helps
when you are thirsty. It is good for
your body.
The author says we should drink more water. The author’s reasons
are: it cools you down, it helps when you’re thirsty, and it is good
for your body.
Why We Need Rain

Rain is good for everyone. Rain gives
us water to drink and to wash things.
Rain helps plants grow. It helps trees
grow in the woods. It helps crops grow in
the fields.
So when it rains, be glad!
1. Underline three reasons the author says we need rain.


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Visualize Reteach
When you visualize, you make pictures

in your mind. Think about how something
looks, sounds, or feels. The pictures help you
understand. Look at Imani on the phone. She
is talking to her grandpa. She cannot see him. Imani loves Grandpa. He has
white hair. His voice is quiet.
She has a picture of him in her mind. His beard is scratchy.
Steam Engines
Long ago, few people had cars. They
rode trains to far off places. The trains
were noisy and hot. They didn’t go very
fast. The engine made big puffs of dirty
black smoke.
Everyone knew when a train was
coming. They could hear the whistle and the bell. They
could hear the hissing steam.
1. Write words that tell how an old train looked.
2. Write words that tell how an old train sounded.

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Past Tense of Be and Have Reteach
Grammar Rules Past Tense of Be and Have

happened. Some past tense verbs do not add -ed to
the end.
Present Tense Verb Past Tense Verb
He/She/It + is I/He/She/It + was
I + am
We/You/They + are We/You/They + were
I/You/We/They + have I/You/He/She/It/We/They
He/She/It + has + had
Circle the correct past tense verb to complete She had a good
each sentence. tennis game.
1. I (was/were) the best player.
2. Juan (had/was) a good game too.
3. We (were/had) a break between
games.
4. We (was/were) happy to win.
5. It (was/had) good to get a medal.
6. Our coach (were/was) very proud!
7. We (had/was) a great time.
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Irregular Verbs Reteach
Grammar Rules Irregular Verbs

happened. Some past tense verbs do not add -ed to the end.
Present Tense Verb Past Tense Verb
say said
give gave
leave left
see saw
I said hello to Dad.

The plane flew away.
Circle the correct past tense verb to complete each sentence.
1. We (go, went) to the airport.

2. I (see, saw) the planes.
3. Mom (left, leave) with me.
4. My dad (take, took) me home.
5. We (bring, brought) a lot of bags.
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Character’s Feelings Reteach
A character is a person or animal in a story. You

can describe a character’s feelings. That means
you tell how he or she feels. Words like I am, I
feel, or I wish are clues about how a character
feels. Look at the boy. The sentences describe I am tired. I wish I
how he feels. could sleep.
A Box from Uncle Carlos

“Lucy! Look what you got in the mail,” said Lucy’s dad.
Lucy took the box. It was from Uncle Carlos. She
tried to untie the string. “I wish I could get this open!”
cried Lucy.
“I am so excited! Uncle Carlos sends me the best stuff,”
she said.
1. What does Lucy want?
2. How does Lucy feel?
3. Underline the words that give you clues to how Lucy feels.

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Visualize Reteach
When you visualize, you make pictures in

your mind. Use all your senses to imagine
how something looks, smells, sounds,
tastes, or feels.
Tony sells fresh, round
Look at the shop. You can buy hot pizza there. pizzas here.
The shop smells like fresh bread. A piece of
pizza tastes like tomatoes and cheese.
The thin crust is crunchy.
Apple Picking
We picked fresh apples. We filled our
baskets. It was a warm sunny day. We
had fun.
1. Pretend you picked and ate an apple. Complete the

chart below. Tell how your apple looks, feels, sounds,
smells, and tastes.
My Apple
Looks Feels Sounds Smells Tastes

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Conjunctions Reteach
Grammar Rules Conjunctions
A conjunction joins two sentences together.

• Use because to join two sentences that are related.
• Use because to explain why something happens.
• Use before or after to tell when something happened.
We sang. It is Sarah’s birthday.

We sang because it is Sarah’s birthday.
Underline the conjunction in each sentence.
1. We had a big dinner because it was my birthday.

2. Grandma made the cake before she went out.
3. We clapped after we sang.
Use because, before, or after to join the sentences together.
4. I am happy. It is my birthday.
5. We ate dinner. We had cake.

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Use because, before, and after to join The happy children cheer
because their team won
two sentences together. the game.
• Expand sentences by adding words
to the naming and telling parts.
Decide if the word in parentheses should be added to the naming

part or the telling part. Write the new sentence.
1. The girl jumped before the team won the game. (excited)
2. The boy laughed because he liked the game. (happy)
3. The coach shouted because the player stopped the

runner. (fast)
4. We cheered after the player kicked the ball. (rolling)
5. The players shook hands after the game was over. (proud)

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Identify Point of View Reteach
Point of view means who is telling a story.

If the narrator is a character in the story, it is
told in first person. Words like I, me, and my
signal first person. If the narrator is not in
the story, it is told in third person. Words like
My name is Mike.
he, her, and they signal third person. I have a bike.
Little Miss Muffet My Very Best Food

Little Miss Muffet I like jam! I like toast!
Sat on a tuffet, eating her What does my tummy like
lunch today. the most?
Along came a spider. The very best food for me
She sat down beside her. to eat,
And scared Miss Muffet is round and red and oh,
away. so sweet.
1. Which story is written in the first person?
2. Which poem is written in the third person?

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Visualize Reteach
When you visualize, you make pictures

in your mind. Use all your senses to
imagine how something looks, sounds,
smells, tastes, and feels.
I can hear the waves crashing. I feel
the hot sun. I hear the seagulls.
A Surprise in My Backpack
My mom put a snack in my backpack.
See if you can guess what it is. It is a bag
of skinny, orange things. They make a
crunchy sound when you bite them. Each
one feels hard. They taste salty. What is
my snack?
1. How does the snack look?
2. Underline under the word that tells how the snack sounds.
3. Circle the word that tells how the snack tastes.
4. How does the snack feel?

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Future Tense Verbs Reteach
Grammar Rules Future Tense Verbs
A future tense verb tells about an action that will happen

in the time to come.
• Use will before a verb to show something will happen.
• Use am/is/are going to before a verb to show
something will happen.
They will eat dinner soon. They

are going to have dessert later.
Read each sentence. Circle the future tense verb. Underline the
action it tells about.
1. Soon we will order dinner.

2. Then we are going to eat.
3. I will like the fish.
4. Later I am going to have fruit.
5. Then he is going to pay the bill.
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Future Tense Verbs Reteach
Grammar Rules Future Tense Verbs
A future tense verb tells about an action that will happen

in the future.
• Use the contraction for will to talk about the future.
• Use contractions for am/is/are + going to to talk about
the future.
She will climb the rocks. She’ll climb the rocks.

She is going to climb She’s going to climb
the rocks. the rocks.
Read each sentence. Write the contraction for the underlined words.
1. She will climb in the morning.

2. Later she is going to the top.
3. It will be fun to climb the mountain.
4. I am going to climb with her.
5. We are going to have a snack at the top.
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Good writers put facts in order. Facts include a

main idea and details.
The main idea is what you write about. It usually
comes first. The details tell more about the main
idea. They usually come after the main idea.
Revise the letter. Use the Revising Marks. Revising Marks

Move to here.
• Show sentences that are out of order. Take out
• Cross out the detail that does not belong.
Dear Grandma:
I made a basket! Our basketball team
played on Sunday. We won the medal. Our
coach is so happy. I had eggs for breakfast.
I wish you had been at the game.
Love, Juan
Practice the Trait
Write a letter to someone about a special game you played.

Include a main idea and at least two details.

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Use Information Reteach
Information gives facts and details about something. Use

information to help understand what you read. You can find
information in places like maps and books.
Symbols and signs are used in many places. These are drawings
that stand for something.
My aunt lives in the West. She
flies to see me in the East. You
can use information from the
east coast
map. It tells the west coast is
west coast
on the left. It tells that the east
coast is on the right.
Walk Around the Block

I walk around my block. I see signs. Some show people.
Some show words. Some signs show pictures with lines
through them. T Chart
Sign Meaning
Read the passage. Use the information for
ideas to complete the chart. On one side,
draw two symbols or signs. On the other
side, tell what they mean.

For use with TE page T225b RT8.1 Unit 8 | Get Out the Map!
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Reading Strategies Reteach
You have learned to use reading strategies. The strategies help

you understand what you read
Plan: What am I going to read? What do I want to find out?
Monitor: Do I understand what I read?
Ask questions: What do I want to know? Where can I find the
answers?
Determine importance: What is the most important thing I read?
Good Ideas from Carmen

Carmen likes to invent things. She thinks of mittens
that don’t get wet. She thinks of a small picnic basket. It
fits in a pocket. She wants to make life better for people.
One of her ideas won a big prize!
1. Read the title. What do you want to find out?
2. Read the last sentence. What is a question you want to ask?
3. What is the most important idea in this story?

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Capital Letters Reteach
Grammar Rules Capital Letters
Use a capital letter for

• the first word in a sentence
• the word I
• a proper noun and each important word in a proper noun
• the abbreviation of a proper noun.
Read each sentence. Underline the sentence that has the correct
capital letter or letters. It is raining
I like to walk in the
hard!
1. i ran through the rain. rain Mrs. Torres.
I ran through the rain.

2. I gave Mrs. Torres an umbrella.
I gave mrs. Torres an umbrella.
3. We walked through Winter Park.
We walked through winter Park.
4. When it rains, i like to splash in puddles.
When it rains, I like to splash in puddles.
5. I will go home and see my friend molly.
I will go home and see my friend Molly

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Capital Letters Reteach
Grammar Rules Capital Letters
Use a capital letter for

• the closing of a letter
• the opening of a letter.
And also
• the first word in a sentence
• the word I
• a proper noun and each important word in a proper noun
• the abbreviation of a proper noun.
Dear Aunt Judy,

Thanks for a great time. Dan and I were glad we could
visit you.
Love, Amy
Read the letter. Circle the words with the correct capital letter.
(dear, Dear) Grandpa,

I had a great time at Miller (Lake, lake). I had so much fun
that (i, I) didn’t want to leave! It was great to go fishing and
sail in (mr., Mr.) Benson’s boat. I hope we can go again next
(June, june).
(Love, love), Dan
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Identify Elements of Poetry Reteach
A poem has lines, words,

The Kangaroo Poem
and syllables, or parts of
words. Some poems have I love the kangaroo.
words that rhyme. A poem It jumps and jumps, just like you!
might tell how something
looks, sounds, feels, smells, or tastes. It might tell how someone feels.
The Kangaroo Poem has two lines. The rhyming words are you and
kangaroo. The poem tells the poet loves kangaroos.
Corn on the Cob

Corn on the cob is fun to eat.
It’s yellow and juicy and oh, so sweet.
With butter and salt it’s hard to beat,
So yummy and crunchy and fun to eat.
1. How many lines are in the corn poem?
2. Draw a line under two words that tell how corn tastes.
3. Draw a box around three words that rhyme.
4. Tell how the poet feels about corn on the cob.

For use with TE page T231d RT8.5 Unit 8 | Get Out the Map!
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You have learned to use reading strategies as you read. The

strategies help you understand what you read.
Make Connections: Does this remind me of anything?
Make Inferences: What do I know that will help me understand
what I read?
Visualize: Can I picture what I read?
Galileo and His Telescope

Galileo was the first man to use a telescope. A
telescope helps you see things that are far away.
Galileo looked through one end of his telescope. He saw
things in the night sky that no one had ever seen before!
1. What does this story remind you of?
2. What do you think Galileo saw in the night sky?
3. Picture in your mind what Galileo saw. Write a sentence

that describes it.

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Adverbs Reteach
Grammar Rules Adverbs
An adverb tells more about a verb. An adverb can tell how

an action happens.
• An adverb can end with -ly.
Mother cat carries her baby carefully.

verb adverb
Circle the adverb in each sentence.
1. Baby cat meows quietly.

2. Mother cat runs quickly to her baby.
3. Mother cat purrs loudly.
4. She easily picks up her baby.
5. Mother cat walks slowly to the couch.
6. She lays her baby carefully on the pillow.
7. Baby cat curls neatly into a ball.
8. Baby cat finally falls asleep.
9. Mother cat watches tiredly.
10. Mother cat loves baby cat dearly.
For use with TE page T231d RT8.7 Unit 8 | Get Outthe Map!
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Adverbs Reteach
Grammar Rules Adverbs:
An adverb tells more about a verb. An adverb can tell

• when an action happens
• where an action happens
• how often an action happens.
When My birthday party is

today!
Where Put the cake here.
How often We always sing songs.
Circle the adverb in each sentence.

Write if the adverb tells when, where, or how often.
1. We are setting up for the party here.

2. I always invite my friends.
3. My friend Shelly comes early.
4. She wants to help now.
5. Let’s put the plates there.
6. I never forget balloons!
7. We will play games later.
8. It’s time for the party now!
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Identify Problem and Solution Reteach
A problem is something you need to fix.

A solution is a way to fix the problem.
Look at the frog. The problem is it is The hungry frog
hungry. The solution is catching a fly. catches flies to eat.
Joe’s Hungry Fish

“Gran! Frankie invited me to go
camping this weekend!” said Joe.
“Okay,” said Gran. “But who will feed
your cat while you’re gone?”
Joe thought about his problem for awhile. Then he had an
idea. “I’ll ask Jenna. I’ll even pay her. I bet she’ll do it for me.”
1. What is the problem in this story?
2. What does Joe do to fix his problem?
3. What is Joe’s solution to his problem?

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Reading strategies help you understand what you read. Before

you read, look at the cover and the inside pages to get ideas about
the story. During reading, stop now and then. Ask questions about
the story. After you read, think about what you learned.
Kitten’s First Hunt

Kitten sniffs and sniffs. What is that
smell? It doesn’t smell like his sister or
his mother. It doesn’t smell like Prince
the dog. Kitten is curious.
Kitten keeps looking around. Then
something runs behind the pot. It’s a fat mouse!
Fill in the chart. In the first box, tell an idea you had before
reading. In the middle box, write a question you asked as you
read. In the last box, tell what you learned from the story.
Before During After

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Commas Reteach
Grammar Rules Commas
Use a comma
• after the day when writing a complete date
• after the day of the week when writing the date
• to separate three or more items listed in a series.
Do NOT use a comma after the day when the year is not
included.
I was born on April 12, 2005. My birthday party

is on Friday, April 12, 2012. I have balloons,
friends, and presents at my party. My brother’s
birthday is on July 7.
Write commas in the correct places.
1. My sister was born on January 17 2003.

2. She invited Fred Rita and José to her party.
3. We will celebrate our school's birthday on Monday April 15.
4. Fred’s birthday is on Friday December 1.
5. He wants cars robots and blocks for his birthday.
6. Rita's birthday is on Wednesday March 10.
7. Her party is on Friday March 12.
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Sentence Punctuation Reteach
Grammar Rules Punctuation
Use a period at the end of a statement.

Use an exclamation point at the end of an emotional or
excited statement or command.
Use a question mark at the end of a question.
I am wearing my new shoes.

These shoes hurt my feet!
Why did I buy these shoes?
Write the correct punctuation on the line.
1. I shop for shoes

2. I want these shoes
3. How much do they cost
4. I have enough money
5. Can I wear them home
6. I walk slowly
7. They are too tight
8. I really don’t like these shoes

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Describe the Connection Reteach
Good readers connect, or put together, different ideas to

understand a text. Then they describe the connection.
Steps to score a goal:
1. Make a line with your body, the ball, and the goal.
2. Kick the ball.
3. You score a goal!
How do you score a goal? First, you line up with the ball and the
goal. Then you kick the ball to the goal.
Use a Rain Gauge

Put your rain gauge outside. Then
check the gauge every day. Look at
the water level. Write the number of
inches. This tells how much rain falls.

2. Complete the chart to show how to use a rain gauge.
1. 2. 3. 4.
3. Tell how the steps connect to each other.

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Use Reading Strategies Reteach
You have learned to use reading strategies. Before you read,

look at the cover and the inside pages to get ideas about the story.
During reading, stop now and then. Ask questions about the story.
After you read, think about what you learned.
Kyla’s Hot Dog

At the class picnic, Kyla started to eat her hot dog. She
took two bites. “Something is wrong with this hot dog,” she
said.
It looked like a hot dog. It smelled like a hot dog. But
it didn’t taste like a hot dog! Her friend Dylan came over.
“Kyla, you forgot the mustard!” he cried.

1. Read the title. What do think the story will be about?
2. Write one question you asked during reading.
3. What did you learn from this story?

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Prepositions Reteach
Grammar Rules Prepositions:
A preposition can tell:

• where a person is • where a thing is
• a way to go • when something happens
Place a preposition before a noun that names a place.
Place a preposition before a noun that tells about a time.
Jenny is at the table.

The pencils are in the cup.
She plans her story during writing.
It is about her trip to Texas.
Circle the preposition in each sentence.
1. Ana buys skates at the store.

2. She practices skating on her driveway.
3. Ana takes a break at noon.
4. After lunch, Ana skates around the lake.
5. She skates under the bridge.
6. Ana gives her skates to her brother.
7. Her brother skates into the park.
8. Ana watches her brother skate over the bridge!
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Prepositions Reteach
Read the sentences about the picture. Choose the correct

preposition and write it on the line.
1. Sarah is going a trip. (toward, on)

2. She put clothes her bag. (into, across)
3. She laid her sneakers her pants. (from, near)
4. Sarah leaves two hours. (in, on)
5. She will fly the ocean. (across, in)
6. She will arrive lunch. (above, during)
7. Her aunt will get her the airport. (on, from)
8. They will travel California. (around, during)
9. They camp the stars. (under, over)
10. Sarah will go home three weeks. (on, in)

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Writing Trait: Fluency Reteach
Good writers make sure their sentences go together.

The ideas flow from one event to the next. They tell
what happen and include details. If they give an
opinion, they support it with reasons. This makes
the writing easier to understand.
Revise the story. Use the Revising Marks. Revising Marks

Add.
• Move the sentence that is out of order. Take out.
Move to here.
• Add a reason that tells why this
park is the best.
A Day at the Park
Our dog loves to run across the field. My family is at
the park. This is the best park. It has a big slide, lots of
swings, and a great sandbox. The field is filled with red
flowers. We always have fun at the park!
Practice the Trait
Write about a place you like to visit. Make sure your sentences
go together. Support opinions with reasons.

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Organize Ideas Reteach

When you organize things, you group

Read the passage.

Follow the directions.

1. Circle the big idea.

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Preview and Set a Purpose Reteach

To preview means you look at pictures and words

Meg’s Special Day

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Grammar Rules Nouns

A noun is a word that names a person.

Read each sentence.

1. The leaf is green.

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Grammar Rules Plural Nouns

•A  plural noun names more than one person, place, or

Singular noun Plural noun

Circle the correct noun for each picture.

bird birds cat cats

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Author’s Purpose Reteach

An author’s purpose is why he or she writes something. An author

to make you laugh

t o make you feel a certain

t o tell facts about

1. Look at each book cover. Think about why an author might

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Preview and Set a Purpose Reteach

When you preview you look at pictures and

A Day with Mom

1. Read and circle the title.

3. What do you want to find out when you read?

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Grammar Rules Articles

The words a, an, and the usually come before a noun.

a bat the bus an airplane

1. tree (a, an)

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Plural Nouns Reteach

Grammar Rules Plural Nouns

Add –s to the end of most nouns to show more than one.

two hats two dresses

Write the correct plural noun on the line.

1. Mom finds the .

4. I hope will be at the zoo.

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Identify Setting Reteach

The setting is the place where a story happens.

Fun with Dad

Follow the directions.

1. Circle the sentence that tells the setting.

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•A plural noun names more than one person, place, or

t o make you feel a certain

t o tell facts about