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Multiple Meaning MapMultiple Meaning Map

4Think of as many meanings as you can for order.

4 Write a definition for each meaning.

4For each meaning, write a sentence that uses that meaning.

Unit 14 • Lesson 1 • Step 3

order

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Answers will vary.

1. A command or an instruction

I ordered you to stay out of my locker.

I will order a grilled cheese sandwich.

2. To request food at a restaurant

3. An instruction to buy or sell something

Joe ordered a new coat from the catalog.

4. A sequence of succession

Our names were called in alphabetical order.

5. Obedience to the law or authority

The police officer was present to maintain order.


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4Think of as many meanings as you can for letter.



Unit 14 • Lesson 1 • Step 3 (continued)

letter

1. A symbol used in writing to represent a sound

My little brother just learned the letters of the alphabet.

Luis sent Kim a letter while he was on vacation.

2. A piece of written communication often sent by mail

3. To earn or win an athletic award

He lettered in track last season.

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4. Precisely or exactly

She finished her chores to the letter.

5. Literal meaning

Jillian obeys the letter of the law.


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Independent Text: “Making Art”

4Write three facts about art that you learned from “Making Art” on the lines below.

4Then, write three opinion sentences based on the text.

Facts

1. ______________________________________________________________________________

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2. ______________________________________________________________________________

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3. ______________________________________________________________________________

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Opinions

1. ______________________________________________________________________________

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2. ______________________________________________________________________________

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3. ______________________________________________________________________________

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Sketching is one form of art.

Michael A. Cummings sews his art.

Art is a way to express yourself.

Sketching is a good activity to do when you’re bored.

While sketching is fun, taking notes during class is important.

Michael A. Cummings seems like an interesting artist.


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Prepositions 4Find a picture on a postcard, in a book, or on the Internet.

4�Write five sentences describing the picture. In each sentence, use a preposition to show position in space.

4Write one more sentence about the picture that indicates position in time.

Position in Space

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2. ______________________________________________________________________________

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3. ______________________________________________________________________________

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4. ______________________________________________________________________________

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5. ______________________________________________________________________________

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Position in Time

6. ______________________________________________________________________________

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The red beach ball is next to the sand castle.

The airplane is flying above the water.

The children are splashing and swimming in the lake.

The adult in the lounge chair looks very happy.

The young boy looks like he is about to jump off the pier.

The picture was taken during the afternoon.


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Review: Pronouns

4Read each sentence or sentence pair.

4Fill in the blank in the second sentence with a pronoun that correctly stands in for the noun or noun phrase in the first sentence.

4Refer to the box below for a list of pronouns.

4The first one has been done for you.

Singular PluralI weyou youhe, she, it they

Example: Michael A. Cummings is an artist. was born in Los Angeles.

1. Our class is studying art. are learning about murals.

2. When you have a pen in your hand, might sketch.

3. People look at art in different ways. can mean one thing to you and another thing to your friends.

4. You can see art in a museum. will have paintings from many different artists.

5. Elisa Kleven is an artist. makes art at home.

6. Many artists like to draw. sketch on notepads while taking notes.

He

We

They

It

It

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She


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Find It: Essential Words 4Read the six Essential Words in the box.

4Circle the four Essential Words that rhyme.

4�Find and underline the Essential Words in the sentences. There may be more than one in a sentence.

day little may

new say way

1. The girl is too little to ride a bike.

2. Did you have a hard day at work?

3. May I have the first turn?

4. Does your bird say much?

5. I entered the park using a new way.


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Instructional Text: “From Rock Art to Graffiti” 4 Choose three of the following vocabulary words: prehistoric, boundary, controversial,

immersed, vulnerable, facet.

4 Write the words below.

4 Use each chosen word in a sentence.

1. ______________________________________________________________________________

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2. ______________________________________________________________________________

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3. ______________________________________________________________________________

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The spy knows every facet of the secret plan.

The controversial book was banned from the library.

The boundary of the field is marked by a flag.

Answers will vary.

facet controversial boundary


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Double It

4Read the words in the first column.

4Fill in the next five columns for each word.

4Read the suffix.

4Write each word with its suffix.

Base Word

1 - 1 - 1

1 - 1 - 1Not

1 - 1 - 1 SuffixWrite the

Base ∙ SuffixOne

Vowel?

One Consonant After the Vowel?

One Syllable?

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

fatdarkshortbigsmarttricktripflittwist slim

-est-er-er-est-est-ed-er-ing-ing-est

X X X X fattestX X X darkerX X X shorterX X X X biggestX X X smartestX X X trickedX X X X tripperX X X X flittingX X X twistingX X X X slimmest


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Writing a Two-Sentence Introductory Paragraph

4Read the prompt provided and state your position on the topic.

4Write two star ideas that support your position.

4Write a State the Topic and a State the Plan sentence for your position.

4�Combine the State the Topic and State the Plan sentences to write your two-sentence introductory paragraph.

4Use the example as a guide.

Example:

Prompt: Explain whether or not we should consider graffiti art.

Position: (pro) People should consider graffiti art.

Star ideas: ★ many pieces of graffiti make city walls more colorful

★ graffiti artists work hard on their paintings

State the Topic: I think that people should consider graffiti art.

State the Plan: Graffiti artists work hard on their paintings to make city walls more colorful.

Two-Sentence Introductory Paragraph: I think that people should consider graffiti art. Graffiti artists work hard on their paintings to make city walls more colorful.

Prompt : Do you believe schooling is an important part of becoming an artist? Position:

★

★ State the Topic: State the Plan:

Two-Sentence Introductory Paragraph:

Answers will vary.

I think that artists need

to go to school. Schooling helps artists develop their skills and

understand the history of art.

Schooling is an important part of becoming an artist.

I think that artists should go to school.

training helps an artist understand the history of art

training helps an artist develop skills

Schooling helps artists develop their skills and

understand the history of art.



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Word Relationships: Antonyms, Synonyms, and Attributes Antonyms

4Read the words below.

4List an antonym for each of the words.

enter :

better :

start :

Synonyms


4List a synonym for each of the words.

observe :

carve :

permit :

Attributes


4List an attribute for each of the words.

pepper :

underpass :

harvest :

4Check your answers with a thesaurus or dictionary.

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exit worsefinish

watch engrave allow

black paved fall


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Decodable Text: “Art at Home and Art in Caves”

4Write a sentence that tells the types of scraps that Elisa Kleven used while making art.

4�Then, write a sentence telling what other kinds of scraps you imagine one might use when creating art.

4Write a third sentence that explains where art started.

4Write a final sentence explaining the purpose of this early art.

1. ______________________________________________________________________________

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2. ______________________________________________________________________________

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3. ______________________________________________________________________________

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4. ______________________________________________________________________________

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Answers will vary.Elisa Kleven used nutshells, yarn, twine, and caps while making art.

I imagine that buttons and ribbons can be used to create beautiful art.

Cave art was the first form of art.

Cave art was used to tell stories and provide maps.

Find It: Contractions

4Look in a newspaper to locate five different contractions. List them in the first column below.

4In the second column, write the two words that make up each contraction.

4�In the third column, note where you found the contraction (e.g. an article, a movie review, a quotation, or an advertisement).



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isn’t is not quotation

shouldn’t should not advertisement

it’s it is book review

wouldn’t would not letter to the editor

can’t cannot news article

Fact or Opinion

4�Read the sentences and determine which are statements of fact and which are opinions.

4�Write fact or opinion in the blank provided after each sentence.

4�Use the example as a guide.

Example: Drawing pictures of scary monsters is fun.

1. A graffiti artist can use paint or chalk.

2. The museum is a great place to go on a rainy day.

3. Many painters use oil paint to create paintings.

4. Some people think comic books are art.

5. People should relax by reading comic books on the weekends.

6. Museums are a place to see sculptures.

7. Art should be a part of everyone’s education.

8. Graffiti is as important as classical sculpture.



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opinion

fact

opinion

fact

fact

fact

opinion

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4Think of as many meanings as you can for cover.




cover

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1. To place upon something for warmth or protection

I will cover myself with a blanket if I get cold.

Julie covered her eyes while watching the scary movie.

2. To hide from view, to conceal

3. A blanket or quilt

Did you wash the bed covers?

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4. To report on a news story

The journalist covered the big election.

5. To defend

Jim will take first base and you can cover third base.


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4Think of as many meanings as you can for store.



Unit 14 • Lesson 8 • Step 3 (continued)

store

1. A place where things are sold

I bought a new shirt at the store.

I stored away my sweaters for the summer.

2. To put away for future use

3. To copy data into a hard drive or storage device

I stored my essay on the hard drive.

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4. A large amount or quantity

The school ordered a store of pencils for final exams.


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Instructional Text: “Becoming an Artist” 4 Choose three of the following vocabulary words: genius, motion, enormous, persistence, species, rare.

4 Write the words below.

4 Use each chosen word in a sentence.

1. ______________________________________________________________________________

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2. ______________________________________________________________________________

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3. ______________________________________________________________________________

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Answers will vary.

Do not stand up while the bus is in motion.

The bird you see in the picture is quite rare.

Their persistence helped them finish the race.

motion rare persistence


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Sort It: Prefixes

4Read the words in the box.

4Sort the words by placing them under the correct heading based on what prefix the word uses.

intersection underpass distinct discovered

instant inborn uncanny intending

nonstop display intense internationally

inter under dis in un non

intersection underpass distinct instant uncanny nonstop

internationally discovered inborn

display intense

intending

Write It: Expository (Opinion) Essay

4Think about how you would answer this question: Are comic books an art form?

4�Write a short paragraph explaining your answer. Begin by stating your opinion. Then give several reasons to support it.

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Answers will vary.

Comic books are a form of art because they

allow artists to express themselves and they

include vivid sketches of characters. Comic book

artists are able to dream up creative stories and

characters. Through this type of art, they are

able to express their thoughts and feelings just

like Picasso did when he made art. Pages of comic

books are filled with colorful graphics that tell

stories. These characters showcase the talents of

comic book artists. Comic books are definitely art

because they allow artists to communicate their

creative ideas and they are full of unique drawings

and sketches for the readers to enjoy.

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