Read the words in each row. Choose the word that has a  short (a) or a short (i ) vowel sound.

Read each sentence. Choose the correct answer.

He broke the front wheel on his …………………………...

Read each sentence. Choose the correct answer.

When I am happy, I always have a ………………….. on my face.

Read each sentence. Choose the correct answer.

The bride had one bright red ………………… in her hand.

Read each sentence. Choose the correct answer.

I need my sleeping bag to ………………….. outside.

Read each sentence. Choose the correct answer.

Mom will pay the gas ……………….. today.

Write a word from the box on the lines below to complete each word family.

sick                      click                              _____________________

Write a word from the box on the lines below to complete each word family.

fill                         will                               _____________________

Write a word from the box on the lines below to complete each word family.

clap                     tap                                 _____________________

Write a word from the box on the lines below to complete each word family.

sag                      rag                                 _____________________

Write a word from the box on the lines below to complete each word family.

pin                       fin                                  _____________________

Read the words in each row. Choose the word that has a  short (a) or a short (i ) vowel sound.

Read the words in each row. Choose the word that has a  short (a) or a short (i ) vowel sound.

Read the words in each row. Choose the word that has a  short (a) or a short (i ) vowel sound.

Read the words in each row. Choose the word that has a  short (a) or a short (i ) vowel sound.

Read the words in each row. Choose the word that has a  short (a) or a short (i ) vowel sound.

Read the following sentences, and then choose the correct answer.   

His back …………………... when he lifted the heavy box.

Read the following sentences, and then choose the correct answer.   

The music was so loud, I couldn’t ……………………. on my homework.

Read the following sentences, and then choose the correct answer.   

I am …………………..…… after finishing that delicious meal.

Read the following sentences, and then choose the correct answer.   

My mother ……………………..……… my beautiful dress.

Read each sentence. Choose the correct present-tense verb.

Armando----------- his flute every day.

Read each sentence. Choose the correct present-tense verb.

His friend Vera ---------his music.

Read each sentence. Choose the correct present-tense verb.

The teacher---------------- to Armando’s music.

Read each sentence. Choose the correct present-tense verb.

She ------------ a letter to a famous flute player.

Read each sentence. Choose the correct present-tense verb.

The musician ----------- to the letter.

Read each sentence. Write the past tense of the verb in parentheses ( ).

In the morning, snow (cover) the ground. _______________

Read each sentence. Write the past tense of the verb in parentheses ( ).

The weather (surprise) us. _______________

Read each sentence. Write the past tense of the verb in parentheses ( ).

No one (expect) snow in October! _______________

Change the verbs on the following sentences from present to future.

Our class hosts a science fair.

Change the verbs on the following sentences from present to future.

Students display their projects.

Comprehension Skills

The First Trains

Trains have been around much longer than cars and trucks. The first

train used in United States was made in England. Then, it was brought

to the United States in 1829. Because it was light green, it was called

Grasshopper. Unlike the Grasshopper, this train was not fast. It only went10 miles   an hour.

That same year, the second train was built by an American man. Compared

to the first train, the American train was faster. It went 30 miles an hour. People

were amazed. The new American train was called the Rocket. Can you guess

why?

Answer these questions about the first trains.

Where was the first train made?

Comprehension Skills

The First Trains

Trains have been around much longer than cars and trucks. The first

train used in United States was made in England. Then, it was brought

to the United States in 1829. Because it was light green, it was called

Grasshopper. Unlike the Grasshopper, this train was not fast. It only went10 miles   an hour.

That same year, the second train was built by an American man. Compared

to the first train, the American train was faster. It went 30 miles an hour. People

were amazed. The new American train was called the Rocket. Can you guess

why?

Answer these questions about the first trains.

What did people call the first train?

Comprehension Skills

The First Trains

Trains have been around much longer than cars and trucks. The first

train used in United States was made in England. Then, it was brought

to the United States in 1829. Because it was light green, it was called

Grasshopper. Unlike the Grasshopper, this train was not fast. It only went10 miles   an hour.

That same year, the second train was built by an American man. Compared

to the first train, the American train was faster. It went 30 miles an hour. People

were amazed. The new American train was called the Rocket. Can you guess

why?

Answer these questions about the first trains.

How fast did the first train travel?

Comprehension Skills

The First Trains

Trains have been around much longer than cars and trucks. The first

train used in United States was made in England. Then, it was brought

to the United States in 1829. Because it was light green, it was called

Grasshopper. Unlike the Grasshopper, this train was not fast. It only went10 miles   an hour.

That same year, the second train was built by an American man. Compared

to the first train, the American train was faster. It went 30 miles an hour. People

were amazed. The new American train was called the Rocket. Can you guess

why?

Answer these questions about the first trains.

What was the name of the new American train?

Comprehension Skills

The First Trains

Trains have been around much longer than cars and trucks. The first

train used in United States was made in England. Then, it was brought

to the United States in 1829. Because it was light green, it was called

Grasshopper. Unlike the Grasshopper, this train was not fast. It only went10 miles   an hour.

That same year, the second train was built by an American man. Compared

to the first train, the American train was faster. It went 30 miles an hour. People

were amazed. The new American train was called the Rocket. Can you guess

why?

Answer these questions about the first trains.

Which train did you like more Grasshopper or Rocket? And why?

Writing

Write a personal narrative about spending a day with your best friend. Use the graphic organizer to organize your ideas.