english revision booklet first semester
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“Tomorrow Begins Here” Scholastic Year 2020 – 2021
ENGLISH REVISION BOOKLET
First Semester
Grade 5 Y
Name: ____________________________________ School vision: Fostering a thriving generation that has the basic skills of developed international curriculum through
addressing all individual differences and varying levels using modern technology to build a leading
personality carrying meanings of good and global citizenship.
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Table of Contents
I. Reading Comprehension:
a) Government Must Fund Inventors…………………………………….3-4-5
b) Walt Disney……………………………………………………………….........6-7
c) Many Ways to Tell a Story…………………………………………….……8-9
d) Volcanoes ……………………………………….……………………………..10-11
II. Grammar & Phonics:
a) Nouns …………………………….………………………………………..………..12-13-14
b) Subject Pronouns ………………………………….………………………...…15
c) Adjectives ………………………………………………………………………....16
d) Subject-Verb Agreement……………………………………………………..17-18
e) Action Verbs…………………………………………………………………………19-20
e) Short and Long Vowels………………………………………………………….21
Ill. Writing
Topic1: Write about your school………………..………………………….22
Topic 2: Write about your best friend …………………………………...23
Topic 3: Write about your favorite subject…………………..…………24
Topic 4: Write about your favorite food………………………….….....25
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1-Reading Comprehension
RI.5.10 Read and comprehend informational texts
1-Read the following passage then answer the questions that follow. Government Must Fund Inventors
Every year, our government collects trillions of dollars in taxes. Most of the funds pay for
programs that keep citizens safe and healthy. Other amounts fund programs such as public
education. Some of the money goes to run the government itself. It's expensive to keep our
country running!
Sadly, just a small percentage goes to fund innovation and invention. In recent years, the
government has spent only a small percentage of the federal budget on scientific and medical
research. This is not right! The federal government must spend more money to support
inventors and their work.
Invention is crucial for the economic and social well-being of our country. Funding inventors
improves people's lives, creates jobs, and helps our nation excel as a leader in science and
technology.
Inventors Need Government Support
It's often the case that only the government has the huge funds needed to support truly great
innovation. To build a faster computer or transcend the barriers of space travel, inventors
need enormous sums of money. The government spent about $20 billion on the Apollo space
program, which took astronauts to the moon. The project likely could not have succeeded
without government help.
Government support of invention has frequently led to more innovation. A simple example is
memory foam. This "space age" material first helped protect astronauts from collisions.
Consequently, many people today now sleep on mattresses made of this squishy, comfortable
material. It's even used to add cushion in shoes! Other innovations include devices that help
the deaf hear, probes that help doctors look inside arteries, and scratch-resistant eyeglasses.
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Inventors Change Our Lives for the Better
Government support of innovation has always benefited society. Specifically, government
funds have contributed to inventions such as cell phones, electric cars, and the Internet.
It's the government's job to improve the lives of its citizens. Inventors do this all the time.
Think about the contributions of inventors like the illustrious Thomas Edison. Who can doubt
that his light bulb made life easier? Think of computer giants like Bill Gates and Steve Jobs,
whom many revere for how they changed the world. The government should be doing all it
can to help new inventors follow in their footsteps.
Now, some people might feel that invention is too risky a business for the government to be
involved in. Yes, most inventors do fail at first. But failure is a central part of the process. It is
how great ideas become great products.
In 1967, for example, an Apollo spacecraft caught fire on the launch pad. Three astronauts
died. Inventors learned from this terrible accident. They made improvements to the
spacecraft. The improvements helped astronauts land on the moon.
Let’s Be World Leaders!
Innovation in technology and science helps our country maintain its place as a world leader.
Each year, thousands of students travel here from other lands. They come to study at our
schools and universities.
Inventors improve the lives of everyone. Inventors help make our country strong and
prosperous. Our government must continue to invest in inventors and their innovations.
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*Answer the following questions:
1-A person who has invented something is ……………..
Doctor Teacher Inventor
2- Is it expensive to keep a country running?
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3- What should the government do to support inventors?
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4- How much did the government spend on the Apollo program?
-About 39 billion dollars -About 20 billion dollars -About 45 billion dollars
5- What is the purpose of using memory foam in a spacecraft?
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6-……………………….. is used in spacecraft to protect astronauts from collisions.
Memory foam Seat belt Special shoes
7-What did Thomas Edison invent?
The plane The light bulb The phone
8-Who are the computer giants?
Graham Bell and Thomas Edison.
Bill Gates and Steve Jobs.
Messi and Ronaldo.
9- Innovation in technology and science helps our country maintain its place as a
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10- Inventors help make our country…………………………………………………………..
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RI.5.10 Read and comprehend informational texts.
2-Read the following passage then answer the questions that follow.
“Walt Disney”
His full name was Walter Elias Disney. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 5th,
1901. He had three brothers and a sister.
When he was seven years old, he made drawings and sold them to his neighbors. In high
school, he studied Art and Photography and he worked for the school newspaper.
When he was 19 years old, he started making cartoons with his friend, Ub Lwerks. They
made their most famous cartoon character after eight years, in 1928. That character was
Mickey Mouse!
Minnie Mouse, Goofy and Donald Duck are some of Walt Disney’s cartoon characters,
too. Walt Disney made a lot of movies. Pinocchio, Fantasia, Snow White and the Seven
Dwarfs are some of them. He won 26 awards for his movies.
He died in 1966. Walt Disney rally is the “father” of some of the most famous cartoon
characters in the world.
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*Answer the following questions:
1-How many brothers and sisters did Walt Disney have?
He had ……………brother(s) and ………… sister(s).
2- When he was ………… years old, he made …………………. and sold them to his neighbors.
3- When he was ………….. years old, he started making cartoons with his friend.
4- Walt Disney studied Art and Photography and he worked for the
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5-When was Walt Disney born?
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6-Where was Walt Disney born?
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7-Walt Disney died in …………………………………..
8-What is the full name of Walt Disney?
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9-When did he start to make cartoons with his friend?
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10- What is the title of the passage?
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RI.5.10 Read and comprehend informational texts
3-Read the text and complete the following sentences.
Many Ways to Tell a Story
Most of us think of books and prose when we think of stories, but a great story can come in
many other forms, too – myths and fables, plays, movies, poems, and even songs. For a person
who loves stories, they can be found nearly anywhere, and there are countless ways in which
to enjoy them and share them with stories!
Digital Formats
Have you ever read an "eBook" on a tablet computer or a story on a website? If so, you
probably know that digital formats sometimes offer features you won't find in a printed book.
You might be able to select a name or place and be taken to a website with extra information,
pictures, or videos about it. Some eBooks even have multimedia embedded within them, like
music the author wants readers to listen to during certain scenes or chapters.
Movies, Television, and Plays
People adore stories in the forms of movies, TV shows, and plays. These formats bring
characters, dialogue, settings, and events to life. They often feature music that supports the
mood of story scenes, especially the story's climax. But many people still prefer that special
feeling of sitting down with a good printed book. Books allow readers to use their
imaginations. They also allow authors to show more of what characters are thinking than a
typical play or film would. There's almost unlimited room for the author to provide readers
with descriptions and background information. Often, this kind of information is provided in a
foreword at the beginning of the book, but in some books it can be found throughout.
Music and Other Art Forms
Is it hard to imagine telling a story through dance? Think about famous ballets, such as The
Nutcracker. Like plays, many ballet productions feature characters and events. They use
costumes, scenery, and music to help bring a story to life.
You can probably think of several songs that tell stories all on their own, too. Such a song
might not include dialogue, but it will include characters and events. The music and the
singer's voice help set the mood and convey meaning. A symphony called "Peter and the
Wolf" tells a whole fairytale through music. The musicians' instruments play the roles of story
characters.
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Some paintings and other artworks tell stories, as well. The Bayeux (by-YOO) Tapestry is an
embroidered cloth, created hundreds of years ago. It tells the story of a battle for control of
England. Some native people of the Pacific Northwest carved totem poles that feature
characters and events from their cultures' myths and legends.
What kind of storytelling form is your favorite?
*Choose the correct answer:
1-It is a well-known story which was made up in the past.
Fable Myth EBook
2-It is a short story that tells a moral truth.
Author EBook Fable
3-It is an electronic version of a printed book.
EBook Dialogue Writer
4- The conversation between characters in a novel, or a story.
Dialogue EBook Writer
5- A writer of a book, article, or document.
Author EBook Fable
*Answer the following questions:
6-What are the forms of the story mentioned in the text?
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7-Why an eBook is better than a printed book? (From author’s point of view)
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8-Why do people adore stories in the forms of movies and plays?
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9- People adore stories in the forms of …………………………………………………………………………………
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RF.5.4b Read orally with accuracy, appropriate, rate, and expression.
4-Read the selection and answer the questions:
Volcanoes
The surface of earth is not solid. There are many holes which allow magma to
come out to the surface. Magma is molten rocks. When it does reach the
surface magma is called lava. If there is a great pressure behind the magma, it
explodes sending dust, ash, lava, and rocks high into the air. When there is
only small pressure magma simply bubble up and form a lava flow that spreads
across the land. A volcano may be active, or it may be inactive. Scientists,
called volcanologists, are always ready to learn more because each volcano is
unique and may teach them something new about the inner workings of the
earth.
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-Questions:
1- What do you see in the picture?
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2- Is the surface of the earth solid?
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3- What is magma?
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4-What is the name of magma when it reaches the surface?
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5- If there is a great pressure behind the magma, it explodes sending
…………………..…., …………………..……, ……………………….., and ............................ high into
the air.
6- A volcano may be …..............................., or it may be ……….………………………
7- Scientists, called ................................................., are always ready to learn more.
8- There are many …………………………..… which allow ………………………….…… to come
out to the surface.
9- Each volcano is ...........................
10- What is the title of the selection?
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2-Grammar & Phonics
L. 5.3a Expand, combine and reduce sentences.
Nouns 1- Write each noun under the correct heading below:
desk book teacher eyes closet Hamad
town firefighter country doctor city mall
Person Place Thing
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Underline each noun that names a place.
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*Circle the noun in each sentence.
1. The teacher wrote a letter.
2. The students completed their homework.
3. The chef cooked the meal.
4. The worker painted the garage.
5. The electrician repaired the outlet.
6. The teacher taught an algebra lesson.
7. The baker baked some bread.
8. The musician played his trumpet.
9. The dog dug a hole.
10. The farmer grew some corn.
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L. 5.3a Expand, combine and reduce sentences.
Subject Pronouns
*Replace the underlined subject with the correct subject pronoun in the sentences below.
She, He, It, They, we
1- The boy is tall.
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2- The house is new.
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3- Awad and I cook food.
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4- Nadia has a bike.
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5- The table is broken.
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6- The lions are wild animals.
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7. The car is amazing.
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8. My grandmother is a good swimmer.
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9. Maria is a great student.
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10. My dad is a lot of fun!
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L.5.6 Acquire and use general academic and domain specific words and phrases.
Adjectives
-Circle the adjective in each sentence. Underline the noun the adjective describes.
1-Our class took an exciting trip to the zoo.
2-We rode there in a yellow bus.
3-We saw many animals while we were there.
4-I liked watching the large elephants eat.
5-The tigers had sharp teeth.
6-We heard loud roars from the lions.
7-I could not believe the long necks on the giraffes!
8-Laura held her nose when we walked by the stinky monkeys.
9-We had to walk into a cold room to see the penguins.
10-The zoo is my favorite place to go!
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L.5.6 Acquire and use general academic and domain specific words and phrase.
Subject Verb Agreement
Write the correct present tense form of the verb on the line.
1-Everyone in this class……………………………………….wearing jeans. (be)
2-Many students……………………………….. for five or six years. (study)
3-Factories……………………………..economically these years. (suffer)
4-Somebody……………………………………..do something about it. (have to)
5-Either you or I………………………………………….to do it. (need)
6-Everyone…………………………………time off. (enjoy)
7-Neither the man nor the woman……………………………..older than 60. (be)
8-Today I………………………….going to make a speech. (be)
9-Either my dad or mom……………………………us to the game. (take)
10-The teacher………………………… her bike to school every day. (ride)
1-A singular subject takes a singular verb (The cat drinks milk).
2-A plural subject takes a plural verb (They drive very fast).
3-A compound subject connected by and takes a plural verb (Mom and Dad play cards).
4-A compound subject connected by either/or or neither/nor, the verb agrees with the subject closer to it (Either my sister or my brother takes me to the stadium) (Neither my family nor my friends are supporting me).
5-A singular indefinite pronoun as the subject always takes a singular verb. (anybody, anyone, everybody, everyone, no one, somebody, someone, something)
(Everybody loves Saturday nights).
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-Choose the correct verb:
1. They ( like, likes) eggs for breakfast.
2. You ( buys, buy) twelve eggs.
3. I ( cracks, crack) six eggs in half.
4. She (adds, add) some milk.
5. We (mix, mixes) the eggs in a bowl.
6. He (get, gets) the frying pan.
7. You (pour, pours) the eggs into the pan.
8. They (float, floats) over the trees.
9. You (jumps, jump) for the silver balloon.
10. I (takes, take) the balloon with the red string.
11. It (break, breaks) with a pop.
12. He (find, finds) a message inside the balloon.
13. It (tells, tell) about children in another town.
14. We (sees, see) some balloons.
15. She (fix, fixes) dinner.
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L.5.6 Acquire and use general academic and domain specific words and phrase.
Action Verbs
Write the word that is the action verb on the line.
1-Susan ran as far as she could.
2-The boys joked about the picture.
3-Sam walked all the way to school.
4-Pat drove her car to the park.
5-Ann skipped the house.
6-Kerri washed her car after the rain.
7-Curt climbed the hill.
8-The sharks swim in the ocean.
9-Harry drank all of Tom’s soda.
10-Sara played catch with the ball.
11-Ali kicked the ball.
12-They wrote a great article.
13-The man caught the big fish.
14-The girl sings a good song.
15-My brother gave me a nice gift.
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3-Writing
W.5.4 Produce writing in which development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose and audience.
1-Write a short paragraph about your school.
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2-Write a short paragraph about your best friend.
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3-Write a short paragraph about your favorite subject.
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4-Write a short paragraph about your favorite food.
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