Teacher’s Manual
Characters
4
Components
6
6-Step Writing Process
8
Scope and Sequence
10
Lesson Plans
12
Workbook Answer Key
112
Grammar Worksheets
127
Grammar Worksheet Answer Key
142
Writing Correction Worksheets
146
Writing Correction Worksheet Answer Key
161
Tests
165
Placement Test Information
165
Placement Test
166
Unit Tests (Units 1-
9)
168
Midterm Test
177
Unit Tests (Units 10
-15)
179
Final Test
185
Test Answer Key
188
Lesson Plans
Tests
1
Unit
12
2
Unit
18
3
Unit
24
Writing Project 1
30
4
Unit
32
5
Unit
38
6
Unit
44
Writing Project 2
50
7
Unit
52
8
Unit
58
9
Unit
64
Writing Project 3
70
10
Unit
72
11
Unit
78
12
Unit
84
Writing Project 4
90
13
Unit
92
14
Unit
98
15
Unit
104
Writing Project 5
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Exercises for sentence pattern
practice
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Review of vocabulary and grammar
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Designed to be used for homework
or self-study
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Systematic 6-step writing process
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Familiar topics relevant to young
learners
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Fun and instructive model passages
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An entertaining family of characters
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Colorful illustrations and real
photos
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Idea webs for making topic-related
sentences
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Exercises to develop sentence-
building skills
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Easy-to-follow writing projects
Student Book
Student Book
Workbook
Workbook
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E-book for classroom use
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Worksheets and Tests
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Downloadable Teacher Resources
- Student Book answer key
- Workbook answer key
- Digital Teacher’s Manual
- Writing correction worksheets
- Grammar worksheets
- Placement, midterm, final, and unit tests
- Answer keys for supplementary materials
- Daily lesson plans
- Award certificate
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Digital Teacher’s Manual
Digital Teacher’s Manual
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Complete and detailed lesson plans
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A variety of teaching tips and
outside-the-box activity ideas
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Answer keys for the Student Book
and Workbook
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Photocopiable placement,
midterm, final, and unit tests
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Photocopiable worksheets for
every unit
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Through various exercises, students will be introduced to and
be given opportunities to practice new grammar points.
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In this step, students should learn how to construct meaningful
and grammatically correct sentences.
Grammar Practice
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Through various exercises, students will be exposed to useful
vocabulary and expressions that are related to the writing topic.
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Photos and illustrations are used to bring the new words to life
for students.
Word Practice
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A model passage, presented alongside a colorful
illustration of the characters, introduces the
writing topic to students.
•
Students will actively participate in completing the
passage before testing their understanding of it
through a reading comprehension exercise.
Warm-up
Step
1
Step
2
Step
3
8
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Based on the writing topic, students will develop and
organize their ideas using an idea web like the one in Step 4.
•
An illustrated word bank provides words and phrases to
support the development of students’ ideas when necessary.
Your Idea Web
•
Using information displayed within an idea web, students
will practice writing complete sentences. This will help to
consolidate critical sentence-building skills.
Writing Practice
Step
6
Step
5
•
Students will write their own sentences about the
topic using information from the idea web they
created in Step 5.
•
Students will also draw a picture of their story to
supplement their writing from a visual perspective.
Your Writing
Step
4
Welcome to
9
Unit
(Writing Topic)
Vocabulary
Grammar
Future
Events
1
Weekend Events
weekend activities, action
verbs
future time words
common verbs
(future tense)
2
School Events
school events, action verbs
future time words
will / will not
3
Our Dreams
occupations
words describing jobs
common verbs
(future tense)
Writing Project 1 Weekend Plans
Schedule Writing
Family
Fun
4
Family Events
family events
words describing family
events
Be verbs (past tense)
5
Family Trips
places for vacation
things to do on vacation
common verbs (past tense)
6
Enjoying Arts
words related to performing
arts
common verbs (past tense)
adverbs
Writing Project 2 My Diary
Journal Writing
Days of
Our Lives
7
Being Sick
illnesses
words related to illnesses
did / didn’t
8
Holiday Fun
national holidays
words related to national
holidays
in / on + time words
9
Cooking
words related to cooking
first, second, then, next,
finally
quantifiers: a slice of,
a glass of, a scoop of, some
Writing Project 3 My Snack Recipe
Sequence Writing
10
Unit
(Writing Topic)
Vocabulary
Grammar
The Best
and
the Worst
10
My Best Day
happy events
common verbs (past tense)
prepositions: with, against,
to, about
11
My Worst Day
unhappy events or
moments
common verbs (past tense)
helping verbs: couldn’t,
had to
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The Best Vacation
things to do on vacation
words related to vacations
by (transportation)
on foot
Writing Project 4 Thank You Notes
Note Writing
The World
and
Beyond
13
A City
cities around the world
words describing specific
cities
things in the cities
grammar link and review
14
A Country
countries in the world
words describing specific
countries
big numbers
superlatives
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A Planet
planets in the solar system
words describing planets
things on specific planets
grammar link and review
Writing Project 5 A Planet Report
Report Writing
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Objectives
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Students can describe their
upcoming weekend plans while
applying proper writing conventions.
•
Students can write in the future
tense.
Grammar
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Common verbs (future tense)
Materials
•
Grammar Worksheet 1
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Writing Correction Worksheet 1
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Unit 1 Test
•
E-book, pages 6-11 (optional)
will do
will buy
will go
will have
Warm-up
1
STEP
A
Write the words to complete the story.
•
Have students read and complete the story by writing the correct
words chosen from the word bank.
•
Read the completed story together after students have finished.
B
Check True or False.
•
Ask students to read the sentences and check True or False.
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Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Student Book pp.
6-9
Lesson 1
Picture Talk
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books
to page 6.
2. Have students look at the picture
and ask them questions about it.
T: Where will they go tomorrow?
Ss:
They will go to the shopping
mall.
T: What will they have for lunch?
Ss: They will have pizza.
3. Encourage students to point at
the picture when answering the
questions.
Lead-in
Unit
1
12
go
go
visit
stay
borrow
eat
play
make
read
ride
bake
watch
High Noon
Materials: paper, pencils
1. Divide students into two teams.
2. Have each student write one word
covered in Step 2 on a piece of
paper.
3. Holding their piece of paper, ask
one student from each team to
come up to the front and stand
back-to-back.
4. Have both students slowly take
three steps forward, counting off
each step aloud.
5. On three, have both students
quickly turn around and show the
word written on their paper to the
opposing student.
6. The first student to say the opposing
student’s word gets a point for their
team.
7.
Repeat steps 3-6 with new students.
The team with more points at the
end wins!
Extension Activity
Word Practice
2
STEP
>
Choose and write the word.
•
Have students turn to page 7.
•
Ask students to read the words in the word banks.
•
Have students complete the sentences by filling in the blanks with the
correct words chosen from the word banks.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Teaching Tip
•
Have students circle the word in each word bank that best represents
its corresponding illustration.
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Grammar Practice
3
STEP
A
Write the correct form of
the verb.
•
Have students turn to page 8.
•
Go over the sample sentences
written in the future tense with
students.
•
Ask students to complete the
sentences by writing the correct form
of the verb.
•
Go over the answers together after
students have finished.
B
Circle the mistake. Write
the correct sentence.
•
Have students read the sentences.
•
Ask students to find and circle the
mistakes among the words that are
underlined.
•
Then have students write the correct
sentences.
•
If necessary, ask students questions
to guide them along.
T:
Do days of the week start with
a capital letter?
Ss: Yes, they do.
T: Is tomorrow in the past, present,
or future?
Ss: Tomorrow is in the future.
•
Go over the answers together after
students have finished.
Materials: two dice
1. Divide the board into two halves and divide the class into two teams.
2. Ask each team to line up in front of one half of the board and give each
team one die.
3. On the board, assign the following tenses to the numbers on the dice:
1-4 = Future
5-6 = Present
4. Have teams repeatedly roll their die and write sentences in the
corresponding tense.
5. The first team to write four sentences in the future tense and two in
the present tense wins!
Extension Activity
Grammar Roll
will visit
will eat out
will watch
will play
will fly
will go hiking
will do
Tomorrow is Sunday.
We will go swimming tomorrow.
He will buy new books tomorrow.
She will get up early tomorrow.
We will go to the park tomorrow.
They will visit a museum tomorrow.
I will borrow books tomorrow.
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Writing Practice
4
STEP
>
Choose and complete the idea web. Write the
sentences using the idea web.
•
Have students turn to page 9.
•
Ask students to complete the idea web by filling in the blanks with the
correct words chosen from the word bank.
•
Then have students write the sentences using the information in the
idea web.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 6.
2. Have students look at the picture
and read the text silently for 30
seconds.
3. Have students cover the text with a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to take turns making a
sentence about the picture.
S1: Tomorrow is Sunday.
S2:
They will go to the shopping
mall.
S3:
They will go and see the
circus.
S4: They will have fun tomorrow.
Wrap-up
Homework
>> Workbook 3: pages 4
-
7
Answer Key on page 112
>> Grammar Worksheet 1
Photocopiable from page 127
Answer Key on page 142
will go
like
will drive
will buy
will see
will have
will go to the aquarium this Saturday.
like going to the aquarium.
My dad will drive his car.
My mom will buy the tickets.
We will see many sea animals and take pictures.
We will have a lot of fun at the aquarium.
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Your Idea Web
5
STEP
>
Make your idea web about your family’s plans
for this weekend.
•
Have students open their books to page 10.
•
Following the example in Step 4, ask students to complete the idea
web by coming up with their own words.
•
Tell students they may refer to the word bank for helpful suggestions
when necessary.
•
After students have finished, ask them to share some of their ideas
with the class.
T: Which ideas did you write down?
Ss: My family will go to the theater.
Brainwriting
Materials: a board, a marker, paper,
pencils
1. Before students have opened their
books to page 10, write the topic of
the idea web on the board.
2. Divide students into groups of four.
3. Have each student write down
three ideas related to the topic on a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to pass their paper to
the next student in their group.
5.
Have students then read the ideas
written on the paper and write three
more ideas that build upon them.
6.
Continue this pattern until students
receive back their original paper.
Then ask students to share the ideas
written on their paper with the class.
Lead-in
Sentence Bee
Materials: N/A
1. Divide students into two teams.
2. Call out a sentence from Lesson 1.
For example, We will play card
games tomorrow.
3. Taking turns word by word, have
students on one team spell the
words of the given sentence in order.
4. Then repeat steps 2-3 for the
opposing team and continue
alternating between teams.
5.
If a team fails to spell the words of
the given sentence correctly, they
get a strike. After three strikes, the
team is out and the other team wins!
Lesson Link
Student Book pp.
10-11
Lesson 2
will go to the library this Sunday
like going to the library
will read interesting
books
will borrow books
will read comic
books
will do my homework
will read many books
will have fun at the library
dad
mom
brother
*Answers may vary.
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Teaching Tip: Peer Editing
•
After students have finished writing
out their story in Step 6, have them
exchange their books with a partner.
•
Ask students to check their partner’s
writing according to the writing
checklist and provide feedback to each
other.
Show and Tell
Materials: N/A
1. Choose three students to present
their stories to the class.
2. One at a time, ask each student
to come to the front and show the
picture of their story to the class.
3. After showing their picture, have
the students tell the class about
their family’s plans for this weekend
by reading their story.
Extension Activity
Your Writing
6
STEP
>
Look at your idea web in Step 5. Draw and write
your story.
•
Have students turn to page 11.
•
Ask students to draw a picture that represents their ideas from Step 5.
•
Then ask students to write out their ideas in full sentences to complete
their story.
•
Have students check their writing conventions by completing the writing
checklist.
>> Unit 1 Test
Photocopiable from page 168
Answer Key on page 188
Wrap-up
Homework
>>
Writing Correction Worksheet 1
Photocopiable from page 146
Answer Key on page 161
At the Library
We like going to the library.
My family will go to the library this Sunday.
My dad will read interesting books.
My mom will borrow books.
We will read many books.
I will do my homework.
My brother will read comic books.
We will have fun at the library.
*Answers may vary.
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Objectives
•
Students can describe various school
events while applying proper writing
conventions.
•
Students can write in the future
tense.
Grammar
•
Will / Will not
Materials
•
Grammar Worksheet 2
•
Writing Correction Worksheet 2
•
Unit 2 Test
•
E-book, pages 12-17 (optional)
Warm-up
1
STEP
A
Write the words to complete the story.
•
Have students read and complete the story by writing the correct
words chosen from the word bank.
•
Read the completed story together after students have finished.
B
Write Yes or No.
•
Ask students to read the questions and write Yes or No.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Unit
2
Lead-in
Student Book pp.
12-15
Lesson 1
Picture Talk
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 12.
2. Have students look at the picture
and ask them questions about it.
T:
What event do they have at
school every year?
Ss: They have a field day.
T: What will they do?
Ss:
They will do long jumps and
play tug-of-war.
3. Encourage students to point at
the picture when answering the
questions.
will play
will run
will be
will have
Yes
Yes
No
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Slam It
Materials: paper, pencils
1. Have students make one word card
of each of the words introduced
in Step 2 by writing the words on
pieces of paper.
2. Spread the word cards out on a
table.
3. Divide students into two teams.
4. Ask one student from each team to
come up to the table.
5. Call out one of the words on
the word cards. The first student
to slam their hand down on the
corresponding word card gets a
point for their team.
6. Repeat steps 4-5 with other
students. After each student has
had a turn, the team with more
points wins!
Activity Adaptation
Have two students from each team
come up and call out two words at
once.
Extension Activity
Word Practice
2
STEP
>
Choose and write the word(s).
•
Have students turn to page 13.
•
Ask students to read the words in the word bank.
•
Have students complete the sentences by filling in the blanks with the
correct words chosen from the word bank.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Teaching Tip
•
Before students look at the options in the word bank, have them try to
answer as many questions as they can first.
act
play
sing
dance
watch
get
drink
have
cheer
jump rope
run
go
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Grammar Practice
3
STEP
A
Rewrite the sentence
using not.
•
Have students turn to page 14.
•
Go over the sentences using not in
the future tense with students.
•
Ask students to rewrite the
sentences using not.
•
Go over the answers together after
students have finished.
B
Circle the correct word(s).
•
Ask students to read the sentences
with each answer option.
•
Have students circle the correct
words to complete the sentences.
•
If necessary, ask students questions
to guide them along.
T: For tomorrow, do we use the
past, present, or future tense?
Ss: We use the future tense.
T: Is many used with singular or
plural nouns?
Ss: It is used with plural nouns.
•
Go over the answers together after
students have finished.
Materials: a ball
1. Divide students into two teams and have them line up in two rows facing
each other, roughly one meter apart.
2. Give the ball to a student on one team and ask them to say a sentence
that uses a grammar point covered in Step 3. For example, He will not
be tired.
3. After saying a sentence, have the student pass the ball to a student on
the other team, who then says another sentence.
4. Continue having students on each team pass the ball back and forth to
each other after saying a sentence.
5. If a student says an incorrect sentence or cannot say a sentence within
five seconds of receiving the ball, the other team gets a point. The first
team to get six points wins!
Extension Activity
Tennis
We will not have a party.
There will not be classes.
She will not study all day.
He will not be tired.
It will not rain next week.
We will not go to the zoo.
I will not be at school.
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Writing Practice
4
STEP
>
Choose and complete the idea web. Write the
sentences using the idea web.
•
Have students turn to page 15.
•
Ask students to complete the idea web by filling in the blanks with the
correct words chosen from the word bank.
•
Then have students write the sentences using the information in the
idea web.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 12.
2. Have students look at the picture
and read the text silently for 30
seconds.
3. Have students cover the text with a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to take turns making a
sentence about the picture.
S1:
They have a field day at
school.
S2: Next Friday is the field day.
S3: They will have a 100 m race.
S4: There will be many prizes.
Wrap-up
Homework
>> Workbook 3: pages 8
-11
Answer Key on page 113
>> Grammar Worksheet 2
Photocopiable from page 128
Answer Key on page 142
is
will have
will play
will eat
will perform
will have
Tomorrow is Teacher’s Day.
We will have a party for our teacher.
We will play fun games.
We will eat some snacks.
We will perform a short play.
We will have so much fun.
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Your Idea Web
5
STEP
>
Make your idea web about a school event in the
future.
•
Have students open their books to page 16.
•
Following the example in Step 4, ask students to complete the idea
web by coming up with their own words.
•
Tell students they may refer to the word bank for helpful suggestions
when necessary.
•
After students have finished, ask them to share some of their ideas
with the class.
T: Which ideas did you write down?
Ss: We will have a sack race.
Brainwriting
Materials: a board, a marker, paper,
pencils
1. Before students have opened their
books to page 16, write the topic of
the idea web on the board.
2. Divide students into groups of four.
3. Have each student write down
three ideas related to the topic on a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to pass their paper to
the next student in their group.
5. Have students then read the ideas
written on the paper and write
three more ideas that build upon
them.
6. Continue this pattern until students
receive back their original paper.
Then ask students to share the
ideas written on their paper with
the class.
Lead-in
Sentence Bee
Materials: N/A
1. Divide students into two teams.
2. Call out a sentence from Lesson 1.
For example, It will rain next week.
3. Taking turns word by word, have
students on one team spell the
words of the given sentence in
order.
4. Then repeat steps 2-3 for the
opposing team and continue
alternating between teams.
5. If a team fails to spell the words of
the given sentence correctly, they
get a strike. After three strikes,
the team is out and the other team
wins!
Lesson Link
Student Book pp.
16-17
Lesson 2
a field day
is the field day
will play fun games
will run a relay
will jump rope
will have a sack race
will cheer for our team
will have a picnic
Tomorrow
*Answers may vary.
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Teaching Tip: Peer Editing
•
After students have finished writing
out their story in Step 6, have them
exchange their books with a partner.
•
Ask students to check their partner’s
writing according to the writing
checklist and provide feedback to each
other.
Show and Tell
Materials: N/A
1. Choose three students to present
their stories to the class.
2. One at a time, ask each student
to come to the front and show the
picture of their story to the class.
3. After showing their picture, have
the students tell the class about a
school event in the future by
reading their story.
Extension Activity
Your Writing
6
STEP
>
Look at your idea web in Step 5. Draw and write
your story.
•
Have students turn to page 17.
•
Ask students to draw a picture that represents their ideas from Step 5.
•
Then ask students to write out their ideas in full sentences to complete
their story.
•
Have students check their writing conventions by completing the writing
checklist.
>> Unit 2 Test
Photocopiable from page 169
Answer Key on page 188
Wrap-up
Homework
>>
Writing Correction Worksheet 2
Photocopiable from page 147
Answer Key on page 161
Fun Field Day
Tomorrow is the field day.
We have a field day every year.
We will play fun games.
We will run a relay.
We will cheer for our team.
We will have a sack race.
We will jump rope.
We will have a picnic.
*Answers may vary.
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Objectives
•
Students can describe various
occupations while applying proper
writing conventions.
•
Students can write in the future
tense.
Grammar
•
Common verbs (future tense)
Materials
•
Grammar Worksheet 3
•
Writing Correction Worksheet 3
•
Unit 3 Test
•
E-book, pages 18-23 (optional)
Warm-up
1
STEP
A
Write the sentences to complete the story.
•
Have students read and complete the story by writing the correct
sentences in the blanks.
•
Read the completed story together after students have finished.
B
Read and match.
•
Ask students to read and correctly match the parts of each sentence.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Unit
3
Lead-in
Student Book pp.
18-21
Lesson 1
Picture Talk
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 18.
2. Have students look at the picture
and ask them questions about it.
T: What does Ella want to be?
Ss: She wants to be a movie star.
T: Where will Cody work?
Ss: He will work in a lab.
3. Encourage students to point at
the picture when answering the
questions.
She will make wonderful movies.
I want to be a scientist.
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Write the Same Word
Materials: a board, a marker, paper,
pencils
1. Write a word introduced in Step 2
on the board.
2. Ask each student to write one
related word on a piece of paper.
For example, if the word written on
the board is teacher, students might
want to write school on their piece
of paper.
3. Have students hold up their pieces
of paper and reveal the words that
they wrote down to each other.
4. Students that wrote the same word
as at least one other student stay in
the game. Students that did not are
out.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 until no two
students are able to write the same
word. The students that stayed in
the game until the latest round are
the winners.
Extension Activity
Word Practice
2
STEP
>
Choose and write the word.
•
Have students turn to page 19.
•
Ask students to read the words in the word banks.
•
Have students complete the sentences by filling in the blanks with the
correct words chosen from the word banks.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Teaching Tip
•
Before students look at the word banks, have them try to create their
own based on the pictures.
doctor
work
help
writer
write
books
teacher
teach
be
pianist
famous
concerts
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Grammar Practice
3
STEP
A
Circle the number and
say the sentences.
•
Have students turn to page 20.
•
Go over the words given under
Subject, Verb, and Others with
students.
•
Ask students to circle the number of
sentences that they can make with
the first subject, I.
•
If necessary, ask students questions
to guide them along.
T: Do we say I want or I wants?
Ss: We say I want.
•
Then have students say the sentences
out loud.
•
Repeat the same steps for the
subjects He and Amy and Tom.
•
Here are the sentences that can be
made with each subject:
①
– 4 sentences
I will be famous.
I will discover new things.
I want to be a scientist.
I want new things.
②
He – 2 sentences
He will be famous.
He will discover new things.
③
Amy and Tom – 3 sentences
Amy and Tom will be famous.
Amy and Tom will discover new
things.
Amy and Tom want new things.
B
Circle and write the
correct word(s).
•
Have students circle the correct
words and write them in the blanks
to complete the sentences.
•
Go over the answers together after
students have finished.
Materials: a ball
1. Ask students to stand in a circle and give one student the ball.
2. Have students pass the ball around and around to each other as fast as
they can.
3. Before students can pass the ball, however, they must first say one
sentence in the future tense. For example, He will run in the Olympics.
4. If students cannot say a sentence within five seconds or do not use the
future tense correctly, they are out. Play until there is one student left
standing.
Extension Activity
Hot Potato
be
swim
wants
a
doctors
build
will be
fastest
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Writing Practice
4
STEP
>
Choose and complete the idea web. Write the
sentences using the idea web.
•
Have students turn to page 21.
•
Ask students to complete the idea web by filling in the blanks with the
correct words chosen from the word bank.
•
Then have students write the sentences using the information in the
idea web.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 18.
2. Have students look at the picture
and read the text silently for 30
seconds.
3. Have students cover the text with a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to take turns making a
sentence about the picture.
S1:
Ella will make wonderful
movies.
S2: Finn will be a baseball player.
S3: Cody wants to be a scientist.
S4:
Cody will discover new things.
Wrap-up
Homework
>> Workbook 3: pages 12
-15
Answer Key on page 114
>> Grammar Worksheet 3
Photocopiable from page 129
Answer Key on page 142
John wants to be a pilot.
likes planes very much.
He will fly planes all over the world.
I want to be an artist.
I will make beautiful paintings.
I will be a famous artist.
wants to be
want
likes
will make
will fly
will be
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Your Idea Web
5
STEP
>
Make your idea web about future dreams of
yourself and your friends.
•
Have students open their books to page 22.
•
Following the example in Step 4, ask students to complete the idea
web by coming up with their own words.
•
Tell students they may refer to the word bank for helpful suggestions
when necessary.
•
After students have finished, ask them to share some of their ideas
with the class.
T: Which ideas did you write down?
Ss: I want to be a ping-pong player.
Brainwriting
Materials: a board, a marker, paper,
pencils
1. Before students have opened their
books to page 22, write the topic of
the idea web on the board.
2. Divide students into groups of four.
3. Have each student write down
three ideas related to the topic on a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to pass their paper to
the next student in their group.
5. Have students then read the ideas
written on the paper and write
three more ideas that build upon
them.
6. Continue this pattern until students
receive back their original paper.
Then ask students to share the
ideas written on their paper with
the class.
Lead-in
Sentence Bee
Materials: N/A
1. Divide students into two teams.
2. Call out a sentence from Lesson 1.
For example, She will swim in the
Olympics.
3. Taking turns word by word, have
students on one team spell the
words of the given sentence in
order.
4. Then repeat steps 2-3 for the
opposing team and continue
alternating between teams.
5. If a team fails to spell the words of
the given sentence correctly, they
get a strike. After three strikes,
the team is out and the other team
wins!
Lesson Link
Student Book pp.
22-23
Lesson 2
wants to be a movie star
will act in the movies
wants to be a writer
will write interesting stories
will make children’s books
want to be a pianist
will have concerts around the world
will be famous around the world
Sally
Jacob
*Answers may vary.
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Teaching Tip: Peer Editing
•
After students have finished writing
out their story in Step 6, have them
exchange their books with a partner.
•
Ask students to check their partner’s
writing according to the writing
checklist and provide feedback to each
other.
Show and Tell
Materials: N/A
1. Choose three students to present
their stories to the class.
2. One at a time, ask each student
to come to the front and show the
picture of their story to the class.
3. After showing their picture, have
the students tell the class about the
future dreams of themselves and
their friends by reading their story.
Extension Activity
Your Writing
6
STEP
>
Look at your idea web in Step 5. Draw and write
your story.
•
Have students turn to page 23.
•
Ask students to draw a picture that represents their ideas from Step 5.
•
Then ask students to write out their ideas in full sentences to complete
their story.
•
Have students check their writing conventions by completing the writing
checklist.
>> Unit 3 Test
Photocopiable from page 170
Answer Key on page 188
Wrap-up
Homework
>>
Writing Correction Worksheet 3
Photocopiable from page 148
Answer Key on page 161
>> Writing Project 1
Ask students to make a plan for
this weekend with their family.
Our Dreams
She will act in the movies.
Sally wants to be a movie star.
Jacob wants to be a writer.
He will write interesting stories.
I will be famous around the world.
I want to be a pianist.
He will make children’s books.
I will have concerts around the world.
*Answers may vary.
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Writing Project
1
Style
•
Schedule Writing
Objective
•
Students can write a schedule of
their family’s weekend plans using
descriptive words that they learned
in Units 1-3.
Materials
•
Pencils
•
Colored pencils
1
STEP
Preparation
B
Project Model
•
Have students open their books to page 24.
•
Draw students’ attention to the project model.
•
Ask students questions about the weekend schedule.
T: Will they go to their grandpa’s farm on Sunday?
Ss: No, they will go on Saturday.
T: What fruit will they pick?
Ss: They will pick wild blueberries.
•
Read the sentences in the schedule together with students.
Student Book pp.
24-25
Lesson 3
Mind Reader
Materials: paper, pencils
1. Give each student three strips of
paper.
2. Have students write one question
about their future on each strip of
paper. For example, What will I eat
this weekend?
3. Divide the class into Mind Readers
and Customers.
4. Ask Mind Readers to sit around the
room. Ask Customers to sit opposite
Mind Readers and ask them the
three questions written on their
strips of paper.
5. After Mind Readers have given
their responses to the questions,
ask Customers to stand up and visit
a new Mind Reader.
6. Once Customers have visited all of
the Mind Readers, have students
switch roles and repeat steps 4-5.
7. Have students share the predictions
for their futures with the class.
Lead-in
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Show and Tell
Materials: N/A
1. Choose three students to present
their projects to the class.
2. One at a time, ask each student to
come to the front and show their
drawing of their family’s weekend
plans to the class.
3. After showing their picture, have
the students tell the class about
their family’s weekend plans by
reading what they wrote.
Extension Activity
Writing
2
STEP
C
Your Project
•
Have students turn to page 25.
•
Ask students to draw pictures of their family’s weekend plans, one for
Saturday and one for Sunday.
•
Have students write about their family’s weekend plans by filling in the
blanks with the appropriate details.
Homework
•
Ask students to share their project
with their parents.
•
Have students report back next
class describing their parents’
reaction to the project.
Fortune Strips
Materials: a pouch, paper, pencils
1. Give each student three strips of
paper.
2. Have students write one fortune
on each strip of paper. Each fortune
should begin with You will...
3. After students have finished writing,
collect all of the strips of paper and
place them in a pouch.
4. Going around the room, have
students take turns drawing strips
of paper from the pouch and reading
their fortunes aloud.
5. After each fortune is read out, ask
students to guess who they think
wrote it.
Wrap-up
Julie Hulme
*Answers may vary.
visit our grandma.
stay at home.
will bake cookies for Grandma.
will watch a movie.
will play board games together.
will make some popcorn.
will read books together.
will have a lot of fun.
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Warm-up
1
STEP
A
Write the words to complete the story.
•
Have students read and complete the story by writing the correct
words chosen from the word bank.
•
Read the completed story together after students have finished.
B
Check True or False.
•
Ask students to read the sentences and check True or False.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Unit
4
Objectives
•
Students can describe family events
while applying proper writing
conventions.
•
Students can write in the past tense.
Grammar
•
Be verbs (past tense)
Materials
•
Grammar Worksheet 4
•
Writing Correction Worksheet 4
•
Unit 4 Test
•
E-book, pages 26-31 (optional)
Lead-in
Student Book pp.
26-29
Lesson 1
Picture Talk
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 26.
2. Have students look at the picture
and ask them questions about it.
T: Whose birthday was it?
Ss: It was Grandma’s birthday.
T:
What did Cody’s mom bake for
Grandma?
Ss: She baked a birthday cake.
3. Encourage students to point at
the picture when answering the
questions.
went
baked
gave
sang
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High Noon
Materials: paper, pencils
1. Divide students into two teams.
2. Have each student write one word
covered in Step 2 on a piece of
paper.
3. Holding their piece of paper, ask
one student from each team to
come up to the front and stand
back-to-back.
4. Have both students slowly take
three steps forward, counting off
each step aloud.
5. On three, have both students
quickly turn around and show the
word written on their paper to the
opposing student.
6. The first student to say the opposing
student’s word gets a point for their
team.
7.
Repeat steps 3-6 with new students.
The team with more points at the
end wins!
Extension Activity
Word Practice
2
STEP
>
Choose and write the word(s).
•
Have students turn to page 27.
•
Ask students to read the words in the word banks.
•
Have students complete the sentences by filling in the blanks with the
correct words chosen from the word banks.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Teaching Tip
•
Before students look at the options in the word banks, have them try to
answer as many questions as they can first.
wedding day
went
bride
wore
first birthday
family get-together
went
was
were
relatives
brought
cooked
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Grammar Practice
3
STEP
A
Write the correct past
form of the Be verb.
•
Have students turn to page 28.
•
Go over the sentences of the Be
verbs used in the past tense with
students.
•
Ask students to complete the
sentences by writing the correct past
form of the Be verb.
•
Go over the answers together after
students have finished.
B
Choose and write the
past form of the verb.
•
Go over the words in the word bank
with students.
•
Ask students to complete the
sentences by writing the correct past
forms of the verbs chosen from the
word bank.
•
If necessary, ask students questions
to guide them along.
T: What is the past form of give?
Ss: The past form of give is gave.
T: Cooked is the past form of
which verb?
Ss: Cooked is the past form of
cook.
•
Go over the answers together after
students have finished.
Materials: two dice
1. Divide the board into two halves and divide the class into two teams.
2. Ask each team to line up in front of one half of the board and give each
team one die.
3. On the board, assign the following tenses to the numbers on the dice:
1-4 = Past
5 = Present
6 = Future
4. Have teams repeatedly roll their die and write sentences in the
corresponding tense.
5. The first team to write four sentences in the past tense, and one in each
of the present and future tense, wins!
Extension Activity
Grammar Roll
were
were
was
was
were
was
went
gave
came
sang
cooked
bought
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Writing Practice
4
STEP
>
Choose and complete the idea web. Write the
sentences using the idea web.
•
Have students turn to page 29.
•
Ask students to complete the idea web by filling in the blanks with the
correct words chosen from the word bank.
•
Then have students write the sentences using the information in the
idea web.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 26.
2. Have students look at the picture
and read the text silently for 30
seconds.
3. Have students cover the text with a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to take turns making a
sentence about the picture.
S1: She became 75 years old.
S2:
They all went to Grandma’s
house.
S3: They all sang Happy Birthday!
S4: Grandma was very happy.
Wrap-up
Homework
>> Workbook 3: pages 16
-19
Answer Key on page 115
>> Grammar Worksheet 4
Photocopiable from page 130
Answer Key on page 142
was
had
cooked
bought
made
were
Last Saturday was Mother’s Day.
We had a special dinner at home.
My dad and I cooked a lot of food.
My dad bought my mom flowers.
My sister and I made a “Thank you” card.
We were very happy.
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Your Idea Web
5
STEP
>
Make your idea web about a family event in the
past.
•
Have students open their books to page 30.
•
Following the example in Step 4, ask students to complete the idea
web by coming up with their own words.
•
Tell students they may refer to the word bank for helpful suggestions
when necessary.
•
After students have finished, ask them to share some of their ideas
with the class.
T: Which ideas did you write down?
Ss: She wore a wedding dress.
Brainwriting
Materials: a board, a marker, paper,
pencils
1. Before students have opened their
books to page 30, write the topic of
the idea web on the board.
2. Divide students into groups of four.
3. Have each student write down
three ideas related to the topic on a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to pass their paper to
the next student in their group.
5. Have students then read the ideas
written on the paper and write
three more ideas that build upon
them.
6. Continue this pattern until students
receive back their original paper.
Then ask students to share the
ideas written on their paper with
the class.
Lead-in
Sentence Bee
Materials: N/A
1. Divide students into two teams.
2. Call out a sentence from Lesson 1.
For example, We went to the park
yesterday.
3. Taking turns word by word, have
students on one team spell the
words of the given sentence in
order.
4. Then repeat steps 2-3 for the
opposing team and continue
alternating between teams.
5. If a team fails to spell the words of
the given sentence correctly, they
get a strike. After three strikes,
the team is out and the other team
wins!
Lesson Link
Student Book pp.
30-31
Lesson 2
was a family get-together
had a special dinner at home
cooked a lot of food
cleaned our house
came for dinner
were very happy
were very excited
played with my cousins
Last Sunday
My relatives
I
*Answers may vary.
dad and mom
brother and I
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Teaching Tip: Peer Editing
•
After students have finished writing
out their story in Step 6, have them
exchange their books with a partner.
•
Ask students to check their partner’s
writing according to the writing
checklist and provide feedback to each
other.
Show and Tell
Materials: N/A
1. Choose three students to present
their stories to the class.
2. One at a time, ask each student
to come to the front and show the
picture of their story to the class.
3. After showing their picture, have
the students tell the class about a
family event in the past by reading
their story.
Extension Activity
Your Writing
6
STEP
>
Look at your idea web in Step 5. Draw and write
your story.
•
Have students turn to page 31.
•
Ask students to draw a picture that represents their ideas from Step 5.
•
Then ask students to write out their ideas in full sentences to complete
their story.
•
Have students check their writing conventions by completing the writing
checklist.
>> Unit 4 Test
Photocopiable from page 171
Answer Key on page 188
Wrap-up
Homework
>>
Writing Correction Worksheet 4
Photocopiable from page 149
Answer Key on page 161
My Family Get-together
We had a special dinner at home.
Last Sunday was a family get-together.
My dad and mom cooked a lot of food.
My brother and I cleaned our house.
We were very happy.
I played with my cousins.
My relatives came for dinner.
We were very excited.
*Answers may vary.
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Warm-up
1
STEP
A
Write the words to complete the story.
•
Have students read and complete the story by writing the correct
words chosen from the word bank.
•
Read the completed story together after students have finished.
B
Write Yes or No.
•
Ask students to read the questions and write Yes or No.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Unit
5
Objectives
•
Students can describe vacation
destinations and related activities
while applying proper writing
conventions.
•
Students can write in the past tense.
Grammar
•
Common verbs (past tense)
Materials
•
Grammar Worksheet 5
•
Writing Correction Worksheet 5
•
Unit 5 Test
•
E-book, pages 32-37 (optional)
Lead-in
Student Book pp.
32-35
Lesson 1
Picture Talk
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 32.
2. Have students look at the picture
and ask them questions about it.
T: What did they build at night?
Ss: They built a campfire.
T: What did Cody tell?
Ss: He told ghost stories.
3. Encourage students to point at
the picture when answering the
questions.
put up
traveled
had
roasted
No
Yes
No
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Slam It
Materials: paper, pencils
1. Have students make one word card
of each of the words introduced
in Step 2 by writing the words on
pieces of paper.
2. Spread the word cards out on a
table.
3. Divide students into two teams.
4. Ask one student from each team to
come up to the table.
5. Call out one of the words on
the word cards. The first student
to slam their hand down on the
corresponding word card gets a
point for their team.
6. Repeat steps 4-5 with other
students. After each student has
had a turn, the team with more
points wins!
Activity Adaptation
Have two students from each team
come up and call out two words at
once.
Extension Activity
Word Practice
2
STEP
>
Choose and write the word(s).
•
Have students turn to page 33.
•
Ask students to read the words in the word banks.
•
Have students complete the sentences by filling in the blanks with the
correct words chosen from the word banks.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Teaching Tip
•
After completing the exercise, have students try drawing the words in
the word banks.
lake
ski trip
visited
cabin
skied
sightseeing
swimming
snowboarding
museum
barbecue
cable car
seafood
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Grammar Practice
3
STEP
A
Circle the number and
say the sentences.
•
Have students turn to page 34.
•
Go over the words given under
Subject, Verb, and Others with
students.
•
Ask students to circle the number of
sentences that they can make with
the first subject, I.
•
Then have students say the sentences
out loud.
•
Repeat the same steps for the
subjects She and We.
•
Here are the sentences that can be
made with each subject:
①
– 4 sentences
I was at the lake.
I had seafood for dinner.
I went swimming at the lake.
I went swimming last summer.
②
She – 4 sentences
She was at the lake.
She had seafood for dinner.
She went swimming at the lake.
She went swimming last
summer.
③
We – 3 sentences
We had seafood for dinner.
We went swimming at the lake.
We went swimming last
summer.
B
Write the correct past
form of the verb.
•
Ask students to complete the
sentences by writing the correct past
forms of the verbs.
•
Go over the answers together after
students have finished.
Materials: a ball
1. Divide students into two teams and have them line up in two rows facing
each other, roughly one meter apart.
2. Give the ball to a student on one team and ask them to say a sentence
that uses a grammar point covered in Step 3. For example, The barbecue
was delicious.
3. After saying a sentence, have the student pass the ball to a student on
the other team, who then says another sentence.
4. Continue having students on each team pass the ball back and forth to
each other after saying a sentence.
5. If a student says an incorrect sentence or cannot say a sentence within
five seconds of receiving the ball, the other team gets a point. The first
team to get six points wins!
Extension Activity
Tennis
went
were
was
walked
ate
stayed
was
took
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Writing Practice
4
STEP
>
Choose and complete the idea web. Write the
sentences using the idea web.
•
Have students turn to page 35.
•
Ask students to complete the idea web by filling in the blanks with the
correct words chosen from the word bank.
•
Then have students write the sentences using the information in the
idea web.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 32.
2. Have students look at the picture
and read the text silently for 30
seconds.
3. Have students cover the text with a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to take turns making a
sentence about the picture.
S1: They traveled to Mount Tuca.
S2: They were very excited.
S3: They roasted marshmallows.
S4: They told ghost stories.
Wrap-up
Homework
>> Workbook 3: pages 20
-
23
Answer Key on page 116
>> Grammar Worksheet 5
Photocopiable from page 131
Answer Key on page 143
My family visited Ha Tien Island last weekend.
took a plane to the island.
We stayed at a hotel.
We went bike riding around the island.
We watched a sunrise.
We had a wonderful trip.
visited
took
stayed
went
watched
had
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Your Idea Web
5
STEP
>
Make your idea web about a family trip in the
past.
•
Have students open their books to page 36.
•
Following the example in Step 4, ask students to complete the idea
web by coming up with their own words.
•
Tell students they may refer to the word bank for helpful suggestions
when necessary.
•
After students have finished, ask them to share some of their ideas
with the class.
T: Which ideas did you write down?
Ss: We went fishing at the lake.
Brainwriting
Materials: a board, a marker, paper,
pencils
1. Before students have opened their
books to page 36, write the topic of
the idea web on the board.
2. Divide students into groups of four.
3. Have each student write down
three ideas related to the topic on a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to pass their paper to
the next student in their group.
5. Have students then read the ideas
written on the paper and write
three more ideas that build upon
them.
6. Continue this pattern until students
receive back their original paper.
Then ask students to share the
ideas written on their paper with
the class.
Lead-in
Sentence Bee
Materials: N/A
1. Divide students into two teams.
2. Call out a sentence from Lesson 1.
For example, We stayed at a hotel.
3. Taking turns word by word, have
students on one team spell the
words of the given sentence in
order.
4. Then repeat steps 2-3 for the
opposing team and continue
alternating between teams.
5. If a team fails to spell the words of
the given sentence correctly, they
get a strike. After three strikes,
the team is out and the other team
wins!
Lesson Link
Student Book pp.
36-37
Lesson 2
visited London last year
went sightseeing around the city
went to a museum
were very excited at the museum
ate burgers for dinner
stayed at a hotel for three nights
had a wonderful trip
had ice cream after dinner
*Answers may vary.
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Teaching Tip: Peer Editing
•
After students have finished writing
out their story in Step 6, have them
exchange their books with a partner.
•
Ask students to check their partner’s
writing according to the writing
checklist and provide feedback to each
other.
Show and Tell
Materials: N/A
1. Choose three students to present
their stories to the class.
2. One at a time, ask each student
to come to the front and show the
picture of their story to the class.
3. After showing their picture, have
the students tell the class about
a family trip in the past by reading
their story.
Extension Activity
Your Writing
6
STEP
>
Look at your idea web in Step 5. Draw and write
your story.
•
Have students turn to page 37.
•
Ask students to draw a picture that represents their ideas from Step 5.
•
Then ask students to write out their ideas in full sentences to complete
their story.
•
Have students check their writing conventions by completing the writing
checklist.
>> Unit 5 Test
Photocopiable from page 172
Answer Key on page 189
Wrap-up
Homework
>>
Writing Correction Worksheet 5
Photocopiable from page 150
Answer Key on page 162
City Tour
We went sightseeing around the city.
My family visited London last year.
We went to a museum.
We were very excited at the museum.
We stayed at a hotel for three nights.
We had ice cream after dinner.
We ate burgers for dinner.
We had a wonderful trip.
*Answers may vary.
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Warm-up
1
STEP
A
Write the sentences to complete the story.
•
Have students read and complete the story by writing the correct
sentences in the blanks.
•
Read the completed story together after students have finished.
B
Read and match.
•
Ask students to read and correctly match the parts of each sentence.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Unit
6
Objectives
•
Students can describe various
performing arts while applying
proper writing conventions.
•
Students can write in the past tense.
•
Students can use adverbs in their
writing.
Grammar
•
Common verbs (past tense)
•
Adverbs
Materials
•
Grammar Worksheet 6
•
Writing Correction Worksheet 6
•
Unit 6 Test
•
E-book, pages 38-43 (optional)
Lead-in
Student Book pp.
38-41
Lesson 1
Picture Talk
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 38.
2. Have students look at the picture
and ask them questions about it.
T: What kind of concert was it?
Ss: It was a rap concert.
T: Were they excited?
Ss: Yes, they were excited.
3. Encourage students to point at
the picture when answering the
questions.
It was a rap concert for kids.
We like rap music very much.
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B
Choose and write the
word(s).
•
Ask students to read the words in the
word bank.
•
Have students complete the sentences
by filling in the blanks with the correct
words chosen from the word bank.
•
Go over the answers together after
students have finished.
Write the Same Word
Materials: a board, a marker, paper,
pencils
1. Write a word introduced in Step 2
on the board.
2. Ask each student to write one
related word on a piece of paper.
For example, if the word written on
the board is concert, students might
want to write music on their piece
of paper.
3. Have students hold up their pieces
of paper and reveal the words that
they wrote down to each other.
4. Students that wrote the same word
as at least one other student stay in
the game. Students that did not are
out.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 until no two
students are able to write the same
word. The students that stayed in
the game until the latest round are
the winners.
Extension Activity
Word Practice
2
STEP
A
Look and write the word.
•
Have students turn to page 39.
•
Ask students to read the words in the word bank.
•
Have students look at the pictures and fill in the blanks with the correct
words chosen from the word bank.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Teaching Tip
•
After completing the exercise, have students act out the four different
events from the word bank.
play
concert
exhibition
musical
paintings
students
singers
pianist
very much
very well
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Grammar Practice
3
STEP
A
Write the words in the
correct order.
•
Have students turn to page 40.
•
Go over the sentences that use
adverbs with students.
•
Ask students to write the words in
the correct order.
•
Go over the answers together after
students have finished.
B
Circle the correct word(s).
•
Have students read the sentences
with each answer option.
•
Ask students to complete the
sentences by circling the correct
words.
•
If necessary, ask students questions
to guide them along.
T: Is the article a used with
singular or plural nouns?
Ss: It is used with singular nouns.
T: Does the verb sang go with
beautiful or beautifully?
Ss: It goes with beautifully.
•
Go over the answers together after
students have finished.
Materials: a ball
1. Ask students to stand in a circle and give one student the ball.
2. Have students pass the ball around and around to each other as fast as
they can.
3. Before students can pass the ball, however, they must first say one
sentence that uses an adverb. For example, The girls sang loudly.
4. If students cannot say a sentence within five seconds or do not use the
adverb correctly, they are out. Play until there is one student left
standing.
Extension Activity
Hot Potato
We liked the movie very much.
The boys sang loudly.
The ballerina danced beautifully.
The girls performed very well.
The rappers rapped excitingly.
I enjoyed the play very much.
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Writing Practice
4
STEP
>
Choose and complete the idea web. Write the
sentences using the idea web.
•
Have students turn to page 41.
•
Ask students to complete the idea web by filling in the blanks with the
correct words chosen from the word bank.
•
Then have students write the sentences using the information in the
idea web.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 38.
2. Have students look at the picture
and read the text silently for 30
seconds.
3. Have students cover the text with a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to take turns making a
sentence about the picture.
S1: It was at Arts Center.
S2: They rapped very well.
S3:
Ella, Finn, and Cody were
excited.
S4: The concert was last Friday.
Wrap-up
Homework
>> Workbook 3: pages 24
-
27
Answer Key on page 117
>> Grammar Worksheet 6
Photocopiable from page 132
Answer Key on page 143
went
like
was
was
played
enjoyed
My family went to a concert last Sunday.
like classical music very much.
The concert was at City Concert Hall.
The orchestra was wonderful.
played music beautifully.
Everyone enjoyed the concert.
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Your Idea Web
5
STEP
>
Make your idea web about your family’s
art-themed event in the past.
•
Have students open their books to page 42.
•
Following the example in Step 4, ask students to complete the idea
web by coming up with their own words.
•
Tell students they may refer to the word bank for helpful suggestions
when necessary.
•
After students have finished, ask them to share some of their ideas
with the class.
T: Which ideas did you write down?
Ss: The pianist played beautifully.
Brainwriting
Materials: a board, a marker, paper,
pencils
1. Before students have opened their
books to page 42, write the topic of
the idea web on the board.
2. Divide students into groups of four.
3. Have each student write down
three ideas related to the topic on a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to pass their paper to
the next student in their group.
5. Have students then read the ideas
written on the paper and write
three more ideas that build upon
them.
6. Continue this pattern until students
receive back their original paper.
Then ask students to share the
ideas written on their paper with
the class.
Lead-in
Sentence Bee
Materials: N/A
1. Divide students into two teams.
2. Call out a sentence from Lesson 1.
For example, The girls performed
very well.
3. Taking turns word by word, have
students on one team spell the
words of the given sentence in
order.
4. Then repeat steps 2-3 for the
opposing team and continue
alternating between teams.
5. If a team fails to spell the words of
the given sentence correctly, they
get a strike. After three strikes,
the team is out and the other team
wins!
Lesson Link
Student Book pp.
42-43
Lesson 2
went to a school play last week
had a great time
was at my school
was very fun
were wonderful
bought flowers for the students
liked the school play very much
performed very well
The school play
The students
Many people
Everyone
*Answers may vary.
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Teaching Tip: Peer Editing
•
After students have finished writing
out their story in Step 6, have them
exchange their books with a partner.
•
Ask students to check their partner’s
writing according to the writing
checklist and provide feedback to each
other.
Show and Tell
Materials: N/A
1. Choose three students to present
their stories to the class.
2. One at a time, ask each student
to come to the front and show the
picture of their story to the class.
3. After showing their picture, have
the students tell the class about
their family’s art-themed event in
the past by reading their story.
Extension Activity
Your Writing
6
STEP
>
Look at your idea web in Step 5. Draw and write
your story.
•
Have students turn to page 43.
•
Ask students to draw a picture that represents their ideas from Step 5.
•
Then ask students to write out their ideas in full sentences to complete
their story.
•
Have students check their writing conventions by completing the writing
checklist.
>> Unit 6 Test
Photocopiable from page 173
Answer Key on page 189
Wrap-up
Homework
>>
Writing Correction Worksheet 6
Photocopiable from page 151
Answer Key on page 162
My School Play
We had a great time.
My family went to a school play last week.
The school play was at my school.
It was very fun.
Many people bought flowers for the students.
They performed very well.
The students were wonderful.
Everyone liked the school play very much.
*Answers may vary.
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Writing Project
2
Style
•
Journal Writing
Objective
•
Students can write a diary entry of
their day today using descriptive
words that they learned in Units 4-6.
Materials
•
Pencils
•
Colored pencils
1
STEP
Preparation
B
Project Model
•
Have students open their books to page 44.
•
Draw students’ attention to the project model.
•
Ask students questions about the sample diary entry.
T: When did Danny write the diary entry?
Ss: He wrote it on June 2
nd
, 2019.
T: Who did Danny play with all afternoon?
Ss: He played with his cousins.
•
Read the sentences from the diary entry together with students.
Student Book pp.
44-45
Lesson 3
Two Truths, One Lie
Materials: paper, pencils
1. Give each student a piece of paper
and ask students to think about
what they did today.
2. Have students write down three
things that they did today, two that
are true and one that is a lie. For
example:
1) I ate cereal for breakfast.
2) I woke up at 8 o'clock.
3) I walked to school.
3. Ask a student to come up to
the front and share their three
statements with the class.
Encourage other students to
ask follow-up questions to test
the truthfulness of the student’s
statements. For example, What kind
of cereal did you eat?
4. Then ask other students to guess
which of the three statements they
believe to be a lie. Students that
guess correctly get a point.
5. Repeat steps 3-4 for other students.
The student with the most points at
the end wins!
Lead-in
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Show and Tell
Materials: N/A
1. Choose three students to present
their projects to the class.
2. One at a time, ask each student to
come to the front and show a
picture of their diary to the class.
3.
After showing their picture, have the
students tell the class about what
they did today by reading what they
wrote.
Extension Activity
Writing
2
STEP
C
Your Project
•
Have students turn to page 45.
•
Ask students to think about what they did today.
•
Have students write the date and draw a picture of their day today.
•
Have students write their diary entry with the appropriate details.
Homework
•
Ask students to share their project
with their parents.
•
Have students report back next
class describing their parents’
reaction to the project.
Two Lies, One Truth
Materials: paper, pencils
1. Give each student a piece of paper
and ask students to think about
what they did today.
2. Have students write down three
things that they did in the past, one
that is true and two that are lies.
For example:
1) I rode a horse.
2) I ate a spider.
3) I went to Paris.
3. Ask a student to come up to
the front and share their three
statements with the class.
Encourage other students to
ask follow-up questions to test
the truthfulness of the student’s
statements. For example, Where
did you ride a horse?
4. Then ask other students to guess
which of the three statements they
believe to be true. Students that
guess correctly get a point.
5. Repeat steps 3-4 for other students.
The student with the most points at
the end wins!
Wrap-up
May 12, 2019
Jane
*Answers may vary.
Today was Mother’s Day.
My brother and I cooked breakfast for Mom.
We cooked a lot of food.
We made a “Thank you” card for Mom.
My dad bought my mom flowers.
My mom was very happy.
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Warm-up
1
STEP
A
Circle the words to complete the story.
•
Have students read and complete the story by circling the correct
words.
•
Read the completed story together after students have finished.
B
Check True or False.
•
Ask students to read the sentences and check True or False.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Objectives
•
Students can describe various
illnesses and what to do when
sick while applying proper writing
conventions.
•
Students can write in the past tense.
Grammar
•
Did / Didn’t
Materials
•
Grammar Worksheet 7
•
Writing Correction Worksheet 7
•
Unit 7 Test
•
E-book, pages 46-51 (optional)
Unit
7
Lead-in
Student Book pp.
46-49
Lesson 1
Picture Talk
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 46.
2. Have students look at the picture
and ask them questions about it.
T: Did Ella feel well yesterday?
Ss:
No, she didn’t feel well
yesterday.
T: Where did Ella stay all day?
Ss: She stayed in bed all day.
3. Encourage students to point at
the picture when answering the
questions.
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B
Choose and write the word.
•
Ask students to read the words in the
word bank.
•
Have students complete the sentences
by filling in the blanks with the correct
words chosen from the word bank.
•
Go over the answers together after
students have finished.
High Noon
Materials: paper, pencils
1. Divide students into two teams.
2. Have each student write one word
covered in Step 2 on a piece of
paper.
3. Holding their piece of paper, ask
one student from each team to
come up to the front and stand
back-to-back.
4. Have both students slowly take
three steps forward, counting off
each step aloud.
5. On three, have both students
quickly turn around and show the
word written on their paper to the
opposing student.
6. The first student to say the opposing
student’s word gets a point for their
team.
7.
Repeat steps 3-6 with new students.
The team with more points at the
end wins!
Extension Activity
Word Practice
2
STEP
A
Look and write the word(s).
•
Have students turn to page 47.
•
Ask students to read the words in the word bank.
•
Have students look at the pictures and fill in the blanks with the correct
words chosen from the word bank.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Teaching Tip
•
After completing the exercise, have students act out the various
illnesses in the word bank.
toothache
fever
headache
runny nose
stomach
dentist
flu
medicine
stomachache
sore throat
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Grammar Practice
3
STEP
A
Write the verb using
didn’t.
•
Have students turn to page 48.
•
Go over the sentences using didn’t
with students.
•
Ask students to complete the
sentences by writing the verb in
combination with didn’t.
•
Go over the answers together after
students have finished.
B
Rewrite the sentence in
the past tense.
•
Have students rewrite the sentences
in the past tense.
•
If necessary, ask students questions
to guide them along.
T: What is the verb in the sentence
for question number one?
Ss: The verb in the sentence is
stays.
T: What is the past form of stay?
Ss: Stayed is the past form of stay.
•
Go over the answers together after
students have finished.
Materials: two dice
1. Divide the board into two halves and divide the class into two teams.
2. Ask each team to line up in front of one half of the board and give each
team one die.
3. On the board, assign the following tenses to the numbers on the dice:
1-4 = Past
5 = Present
6 = Future
4. Have teams roll their die and write sentences in the corresponding tense.
5. The first team to write four sentences in the past tense, and one in each
of the present and future tense, wins!
Extension Activity
Grammar Roll
didn’t drink
didn’t give
didn’t feel
didn’t eat
didn’t play
didn’t go out
She stayed in bed all day.
He took some medicine.
I had a bad stomachache.
We slept all day.
We didn’t feel well all day.
She didn’t go to the dentist.
He didn’t catch a cold.
I didn’t have a fever.
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Writing Practice
4
STEP
>
Choose and complete the idea web. Write the
sentences using the idea web.
•
Have students turn to page 49.
•
Ask students to complete the idea web by filling in the blanks with the
correct words chosen from the word bank.
•
Then have students write the sentences using the information in the
idea web.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 46.
2. Have students look at the picture
and read the text silently for 30
seconds.
3. Have students cover the text with a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to take turns making a
sentence about the picture.
S1: Ella didn’t feel well yesterday.
S2: She caught a cold.
S3: She had a high fever.
S4: Ella took the medicine.
Wrap-up
Homework
>> Workbook 3: pages 28
-
31
Answer Key on page 118
>> Grammar Worksheet 7
Photocopiable from page 133
Answer Key on page 143
didn’t feel
had
had
rubbed
gave
stayed
I didn’t feel well yesterday.
I had a bad stomachache.
I had a terrible headache too.
My mom rubbed my stomach.
gave me some medicine.
I stayed in bed all afternoon.
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Your Idea Web
5
STEP
>
Make your idea web about yourself or your
family being sick in the past.
•
Have students open their books to page 50.
•
Following the example in Step 4, ask students to complete the idea
web by coming up with their own words.
•
Tell students they may refer to the word bank for helpful suggestions
when necessary.
•
After students have finished, ask them to share some of their ideas
with the class.
T: Which ideas did you write down?
Ss: My brother had a runny nose.
Brainwriting
Materials: a board, a marker, paper,
pencils
1. Before students have opened their
books to page 50, write the topic of
the idea web on the board.
2. Divide students into groups of four.
3. Have each student write down
three ideas related to the topic on a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to pass their paper to
the next student in their group.
5. Have students then read the ideas
written on the paper and write
three more ideas that build upon
them.
6. Continue this pattern until students
receive back their original paper.
Then ask students to share the
ideas written on their paper with
the class.
Lead-in
Sentence Bee
Materials: N/A
1. Divide students into two teams.
2.
Call out a sentence from Lesson 1.
For example, Ella’s dad gave her
some medicine.
3. Taking turns word by word, have
students on one team spell the
words of the given sentence in
order.
4. Then repeat steps 2-3 for the
opposing team and continue
alternating between teams.
5. If a team fails to spell the words of
the given sentence correctly, they
get a strike. After three strikes,
the team is out and the other team
wins!
Lesson Link
Student Book pp.
50-51
Lesson 2
yesterday
had a runny nose
had a sore throat too
gave me some hot water
took me to the doctor
gave me some medicine
stayed in bed all afternoon
checked my nose and throat
I
My mom
The doctor
I
*Answers may vary.
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Teaching Tip: Peer Editing
•
After students have finished writing
out their story in Step 6, have them
exchange their books with a partner.
•
Ask students to check their partner’s
writing according to the writing
checklist and provide feedback to each
other.
Show and Tell
Materials: N/A
1. Choose three students to present
their stories to the class.
2. One at a time, ask each student
to come to the front and show the
picture of their story to the class.
3. After showing their picture, have
the students tell the class about
themselves or their family being
sick in the past by reading their
story.
Extension Activity
Your Writing
6
STEP
>
Look at your idea web in Step 5. Draw and write
your story.
•
Have students turn to page 51.
•
Ask students to draw a picture that represents their ideas from Step 5.
•
Then ask students to write out their ideas in full sentences to complete
their story.
•
Have students check their writing conventions by completing the writing
checklist.
>> Unit 7 Test
Photocopiable from page 174
Answer Key on page 189
Wrap-up
Homework
>>
Writing Correction Worksheet 7
Photocopiable from page 152
Answer Key on page 162
A Bad Cold
I had a runny nose.
I didn’t feel well yesterday.
I had a sore throat too.
My mom gave me some hot water.
He gave me some medicine.
The doctor checked my nose and throat.
She took me to the doctor.
I stayed in bed all afternoon.
*Answers may vary.
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Warm-up
1
STEP
A
Write the words to complete the story.
•
Have students read and complete the story by writing the correct
words chosen from the word bank.
•
Read the completed story together after students have finished.
B
Write Yes or No.
•
Ask students to read the questions and write Yes or No.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Objectives
•
Students can describe various
national holidays while applying
proper writing conventions.
•
Students can use the prepositions in
and on in their writing.
Grammar
•
Prepositions: in, on
Materials
•
Grammar Worksheet 8
•
Writing Correction Worksheet 8
•
Unit 8 Test
•
E-book, pages 52-57 (optional)
Lead-in
Student Book pp.
52-55
Lesson 1
Picture Talk
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 52.
2. Have students look at the picture
and ask them questions about it.
T: Which holiday is it?
Ss: It is Halloween.
T: What are they wearing?
Ss:
They are wearing Halloween
costumes.
3. Encourage students to point at
the picture when answering the
questions.
Unit
8
on
wear
say
collect
No
Yes
Yes
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Slam It
Materials: paper, pencils
1. Have students make one word card
of each of the words introduced
in Step 2 by writing the words on
pieces of paper.
2. Spread the word cards out on a
table.
3. Divide students into two teams.
4. Ask one student from each team to
come up to the table.
5. Call out one of the words on
the word cards. The first student
to slam their hand down on the
corresponding word card gets a
point for their team.
6. Repeat steps 4-5 with other
students. After each student has
had a turn, the team with more
points wins!
Activity Adaptation
Have two students from each team
come up and call out two words at
once.
Extension Activity
Word Practice
2
STEP
>
Choose and write the word(s).
•
Have students turn to page 53.
•
Ask students to read the words in the word banks.
•
Have students complete the sentences by filling in the blanks with the
correct words chosen from the word banks.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Teaching Tip
•
Before students look at the options in the word banks, have them try to
answer as many questions as they can first.
June 1
st
activities
presents
for free
December 25
th
put up
write
exchange
August 13
th
light
welcome
watch
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Grammar Practice
3
STEP
A
Write in or on.
•
Have students turn to page 54.
•
Go over the prepositional phrases of
in and on with students.
•
Ask students to complete the
sentences by filling in the blanks
with in or on.
•
If necessary, ask students questions
to guide them along.
T: In Mexico, is Children’s Day in
August?
Ss: No, it is in April.
T:
Is April Fool’s Day on January 1
st
?
Ss: No, it is on April 1
st
.
•
Go over the answers together after
students have finished.
B
Circle the correct word(s).
•
Have students read the sentences
with each answer option.
•
Ask students to complete the
sentences by circling the correct
words.
•
Go over the answers together after
students have finished.
Materials: a ball
1. Divide students into two teams and have them line up in two rows facing
each other, roughly one meter apart.
2. Give the ball to a student on one team and ask them to say a sentence
that uses a grammar point covered in Step 3. For example, Thanksgiving
Day is in November.
3. After saying a sentence, have the student pass the ball to a student on
the other team, who then says another sentence.
4. Continue having students on each team pass the ball back and forth to
each other after saying a sentence.
5. If a student says an incorrect sentence or cannot say a sentence within
five seconds of receiving the ball, the other team gets a point. The first
team to get six points wins!
Extension Activity
Tennis
on
in
on
in
on
in
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Writing Practice
4
STEP
>
Choose and complete the idea web. Write the
sentences using the idea web.
•
Have students turn to page 55.
•
Ask students to complete the idea web by filling in the blanks with the
correct words chosen from the word bank.
•
Then have students write the sentences using the information in the
idea web.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 52.
2. Have students look at the picture
and read the text silently for 30
seconds.
3. Have students cover the text with a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to take turns making a
sentence about the picture.
S1:
Halloween is my favorite
holiday.
S2: It is on October 31
st
.
S3:
We go around the
neighborhood.
S4:
We collect candy and
chocolates.
Wrap-up
Homework
>> Workbook 3: pages 32
-
35
Answer Key on page 119
>> Grammar Worksheet 8
Photocopiable from page 134
Answer Key on page 143
is
is
is
watch
makes
eat
Thanksgiving Day is my favorite holiday.
is on the fourth Thursday of November.
It is a wonderful holiday.
We watch a Thanksgiving parade in the morning.
My mom makes a big Thanksgiving dinner.
We eat turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie.
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Your Idea Web
5
STEP
>
Make your idea web about your favorite holiday.
•
Have students open their books to page 56.
•
Following the example in Step 4, ask students to complete the idea
web by coming up with their own words.
•
Tell students they may refer to the word bank for helpful suggestions
when necessary.
•
After students have finished, ask them to share some of their ideas
with the class.
T: Which ideas did you write down?
Ss: We light mukaebi fire.
Brainwriting
Materials: a board, a marker, paper,
pencils
1. Before students have opened their
books to page 56, write the topic of
the idea web on the board.
2. Divide students into groups of four.
3. Have each student write down
three ideas related to the topic on a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to pass their paper to
the next student in their group.
5. Have students then read the ideas
written on the paper and write
three more ideas that build upon
them.
6. Continue this pattern until students
receive back their original paper.
Then ask students to share the
ideas written on their paper with
the class.
Lead-in
Sentence Bee
Materials: N/A
1. Divide students into two teams.
2. Call out a sentence from Lesson 1.
For example, We get presents from
our parents.
3. Taking turns word by word, have
students on one team spell the
words of the given sentence in
order.
4. Then repeat steps 2-3 for the
opposing team and continue
alternating between teams.
5. If a team fails to spell the words of
the given sentence correctly, they
get a strike. After three strikes,
the team is out and the other team
wins!
Lesson Link
Student Book pp.
56-57
Lesson 2
is
is on December 25
th
is a special holiday
write Christmas cards
exchange presents
makes a big dinner
watch a parade
puts up a Christmas tree
Christmas
We
My dad
My mom
We
*Answers may vary.
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Teaching Tip: Peer Editing
•
After students have finished writing
out their story in Step 6, have them
exchange their books with a partner.
•
Ask students to check their partner’s
writing according to the writing
checklist and provide feedback to each
other.
Show and Tell
Materials: N/A
1. Choose three students to present
their stories to the class.
2. One at a time, ask each student
to come to the front and show the
picture of their story to the class.
3. After showing their picture, have
the students tell the class about
their favorite holiday by reading
their story.
Extension Activity
Your Writing
6
STEP
>
Look at your idea web in Step 5. Draw and write
your story.
•
Have students turn to page 57.
•
Ask students to draw a picture that represents their ideas from Step 5.
•
Then ask students to write out their ideas in full sentences to complete
their story.
•
Have students check their writing conventions by completing the writing
checklist.
>> Unit 8 Test
Photocopiable from page 175
Answer Key on page 189
Wrap-up
Homework
>>
Writing Correction Worksheet 8
Photocopiable from page 153
Answer Key on page 162
A Special Holiday
It is on December 25
th
.
Christmas is my favorite holiday.
It is a special holiday.
We write Christmas cards.
My mom makes a big dinner.
My dad puts up a Christmas tree.
We exchange presents.
We watch a parade.
*Answers may vary.
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Warm-up
1
STEP
A
Write the words to complete the story.
•
Have students read and complete the story by writing the correct
words chosen from the word bank.
•
Read the completed story together after students have finished.
B
Check True or False.
•
Ask students to read the sentences and check True or False.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Objectives
•
Students can describe activities
related to cooking while applying
proper writing conventions.
•
Students can use quantifiers in their
writing.
•
Students can use sequence adverbs
in their writing.
Grammar
•
Quantifiers: a slice of, a glass of, a
scoop of, some
Materials
•
Grammar Worksheet 9
•
Writing Correction Worksheet 9
•
Unit 9 Test
•
E-book, pages 58-63 (optional)
Lead-in
Student Book pp.
58-61
Lesson 1
Picture Talk
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 58.
2. Have students look at the picture
and ask them questions about it.
T: What is Cody making?
Ss:
He is making sandwiches.
T:
What is on the sandwich?
Ss:
Meat, cheese, lettuce, and
tomatoes.
3. Encourage students to point at
the picture when answering the
questions.
Unit
9
to make
some
on
slice
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Teaching Tip
•
After completing the exercise, have
students act out making the three foods
step by step according to the four
directions for each.
Write the Same Word
Materials: a board, a marker, paper,
pencils
1. Write a word introduced in Step 2
on the board.
2. Ask each student to write one
related word on a piece of paper.
For example, if the word written on
the board is cheese, students might
want to write pizza on their piece of
paper.
3. Have students hold up their pieces
of paper and reveal the words that
they wrote down to each other.
4. Students that wrote the same word
as at least one other student stay in
the game. Students that did not are
out.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 until no two
students are able to write the same
word. The students that stayed in
the game until the latest round are
the winners.
Extension Activity
Word Practice
2
STEP
>
Choose and write the word.
•
Have students turn to page 59.
•
Ask students to read the words in the word banks.
•
Have students complete the sentences by filling in the blanks with the
correct words chosen from the word banks.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Note:
The answers to questions 1 and 2 are interchangeable. Both peanut
butter and jam can be either put or spread onto bread.
put/spread
spread/put
bread
cut
peel
dish
put
spread
sprinkle
bake
cheese
top
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Grammar Practice
3
STEP
A
Circle the number and
say the sentences.
•
Have students turn to page 60.
•
Go over the words given under
Subject, Verb, and Others with
students.
•
Ask students to circle the number of
sentences that they can make with
the first subject, I.
•
Then have students say the sentences
out loud.
•
Repeat the same steps for the
subjects We and My dad.
•
Here are the sentences that can be
made with each subject:
①
– 4 sentences
I want the sandwiches.
I want to make sandwiches.
I want tomatoes in the
sandwich.
I will make the sandwiches.
②
We – 4 sentences
We want the sandwiches.
We want to make sandwiches.
We want tomatoes in the
sandwich.
We will make the sandwiches.
③
My dad – 2 sentences
My dad puts tomatoes in the
sandwich.
My dad will make the
sandwiches.
B
Write a or some.
•
Go over the phrases representing the
quantifiers with students.
•
Have students complete the
sentences by filling in the blanks
with a or some.
•
Go over the answers together after
students have finished.
Materials: a ball
1. Ask students to stand in a circle and give one student the ball.
2. Have students pass the ball around and around to each other as fast as
they can.
3. Before students can pass the ball, however, they must first say one
sentence that uses a
___
of or some. For example, My dad bought some
ice cream yesterday.
4. If students cannot say a sentence within five seconds or do not use the
quantifier correctly, they are out. Play until there is one student left
standing.
Extension Activity
Hot Potato
some
a
some
a
some
some
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Writing Practice
4
STEP
>
Choose and complete the idea web. Write the
sentences using the idea web.
•
Have students turn to page 61.
•
Ask students to complete the idea web by filling in the blanks with the
correct words chosen from the word bank.
•
Then have students write the sentences using the information in the
idea web.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 58.
2. Have students look at the picture
and read the text silently for 30
seconds.
3. Have students cover the text with a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to take turns making a
sentence about the picture.
S1:
Cody likes making turkey
sandwiches.
S2: First, he needs some bread.
S3:
Next, he puts lettuce on a
slice of bread.
S4:
Then, he adds a slice of
tomato.
Wrap-up
Homework
>> Workbook 3: pages 36
-
39
Answer Key on page 120
>> Grammar Worksheet 9
Photocopiable from page 135
Answer Key on page 144
I want to make spaghetti with my mom.
We need spaghetti noodles and tomatoes.
my mom makes her spaghetti sauce.
we cook spaghetti noodles.
we put the spaghetti noodles in a big bowl.
we pour the sauce over the noodles.
to make
need
makes
cook
put
pour
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Your Idea Web
5
STEP
>
Make your idea web about making your favorite
lunch or dessert.
•
Have students open their books to page 62.
•
Following the example in Step 4, ask students to complete the idea
web by coming up with their own words.
•
Tell students they may refer to the word bank for helpful suggestions
when necessary.
•
After students have finished, ask them to share some of their ideas
with the class.
T: Which ideas did you write down?
Ss: I put the ice cream on the banana.
Brainwriting
Materials: a board, a marker, paper,
pencils
1. Before students have opened their
books to page 62, write the topic of
the idea web on the board.
2. Divide students into groups of four.
3. Have each student write down
three ideas related to the topic on a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to pass their paper to
the next student in their group.
5. Have students then read the ideas
written on the paper and write
three more ideas that build upon
them.
6. Continue this pattern until students
receive back their original paper.
Then ask students to share the
ideas written on their paper with
the class.
Lead-in
Sentence Bee
Materials: N/A
1. Divide students into two teams.
2. Call out a sentence from Lesson 1.
For example, I cut the sandwich in
half.
3. Taking turns word by word, have
students on one team spell the
words of the given sentence in
order.
4. Then repeat steps 2-3 for the
opposing team and continue
alternating between teams.
5. If a team fails to spell the words of
the given sentence correctly, they
get a strike. After three strikes,
the team is out and the other team
wins!
Lesson Link
Student Book pp.
62-63
Lesson 2
pepperoni and cheese pizza
pizza sauce and pita bread
cheese and pepperoni
spread pizza sauce on pita bread
put pepperoni over the cheese
bake the pizza in the oven
sprinkle cheese over the sauce
I
I
I
*Answers may vary.
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Teaching Tip: Peer Editing
•
After students have finished writing
out their story in Step 6, have them
exchange their books with a partner.
•
Ask students to check their partner’s
writing according to the writing
checklist and provide feedback to each
other.
Show and Tell
Materials: N/A
1. Choose three students to present
their stories to the class.
2. One at a time, ask each student
to come to the front and show the
picture of their story to the class.
3. After showing their picture, have
the students tell the class about
making their favorite lunch or
dessert by reading their story.
Extension Activity
Your Writing
6
STEP
>
Look at your idea web in Step 5. Draw and write
your story.
•
Have students turn to page 63.
•
Ask students to draw a picture that represents their ideas from Step 5.
•
Then ask students to write out their ideas in full sentences to complete
their story.
•
Have students check their writing conventions by completing the writing
checklist.
>> Unit 9 Test
Photocopiable from page 176
Answer Key on page 189
Wrap-up
Homework
>>
Writing Correction Worksheet 9
Photocopiable from page 154
Answer Key on page 163
Pizza Time
I will make pepperoni and cheese pizza.
I want to make lunch for my family.
I need pizza sauce and pita bread.
I also need cheese and pepperoni.
I put pepperoni over the cheese.
I sprinkle cheese over the sauce.
I spread pizza sauce on pita bread.
I bake the pizza in the oven.
*Answers may vary.
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Writing Project
3
Style
•
Sequence Writing
Objective
•
Students can write a recipe for a
snack using descriptive words that
they learned in Units 7-9.
Materials
•
Pencils
•
Colored pencils
1
STEP
Preparation
B
Project Model
•
Have students open their books to page 64.
•
Draw students’ attention to the project model.
•
Ask students questions about the sample recipe.
T: How many bananas are put in the blender?
Ss: One banana is put in the blender.
T: What is the milkshake poured into?
Ss: The milkshake is poured into a glass.
•
Read the sentences in the recipe together with students.
Student Book pp.
64-65
Lesson 3
Shopping List
Materials: paper, pencils
1.
Divide students into groups of three.
2. Ask each group to choose a kind of
party that they would like to shop
for. For example, a Halloween party.
3. Have each group make a shopping
list of 10 items for their chosen
party, including such things as food
and decorations.
4. Ask groups to use quantifiers when
writing the items on their shopping
lists. For example:
1) a box of apples
2) some balloons
5. Once finished, have groups share
with the class the items on their
lists.
Lead-in
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Show and Tell
Materials: N/A
1. Choose three students to present
their projects to the class.
2. One at a time, ask each student to
come to the front and show their
snack recipe to the class.
3. After showing their recipe, have the
students tell the class about their
snack recipe by reading what they
wrote.
Extension Activity
Writing
2
STEP
C
Your Project
•
Have students turn to page 65.
•
Ask students to think about a simple snack that they can make.
•
Have students write the name of the snack and the directions to the
recipe step by step.
•
Ask students to add drawings or pictures to their recipe.
Homework
•
Ask students to go home and make
their chosen snack.
•
Have students report back next
class describing the taste of the
snack.
Make-your-own Dish
Materials: a board, a marker, paper,
pencils
1. Write a list of 20 different foods on
the board, five from each of the four
major food groups: Grains, Dairy,
Meat, and Fruits & Vegetables.
2. Ask students to use any number
of the various foods written on the
board to create their own dish.
3. Before creating their dish,
have students first classify their
dish according to the following
categories:
Type: (e.g. Dessert)
Cuisine: (e.g. Italian)
Taste: (e.g. Sweet)
Serve: (e.g. Cold)
4. According to their chosen
classification, ask students to
create their own dish by listing the
ingredients involved, describing
how it is made, and by giving it a
name.
5. Once finished, have students share
their food creations with the class.
Wrap-up
Strawberry Kiwi Fruit Pops
Aaron Little
*Answers may vary.
Put into the blender:
Put the molds into the freezer.
Pour the mix into molds.
Enjoy your fruit pops.
1 cup of milk, 3 kiwis, 10 strawberries
Wait 4 to 6 hours.
Blend everything together.
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Warm-up
1
STEP
A
Circle the words to complete the story.
•
Have students read and complete the story by circling the correct
words.
•
Read the completed story together after students have finished.
B
Check True or False.
•
Ask students to read the sentences and check True or False.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Unit
10
Objectives
•
Students can describe parties and
school events while applying proper
writing conventions.
•
Students can write in the past tense.
•
Students can use the prepositions
with, against, to, and about in their
writing.
Grammar
•
Common verbs (past tense)
•
Prepositions: with, against, to, about
Materials
•
Grammar Worksheet 10
•
Writing Correction Worksheet 10
•
Unit 10 Test
•
E-book, pages 66-71 (optional)
Lead-in
Student Book pp.
66-69
Lesson 1
Picture Talk
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 66.
2. Have students look at the picture
and ask them questions about it.
T:
Where did Cody’s class go on a
field trip?
Ss:
His class went to the space
science museum.
T: What did they try on?
Ss: They tried on spacesuits.
3. Encourage students to point at
the picture when answering the
questions.
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High Noon
Materials: paper, pencils
1. Divide students into two teams.
2. Have each student write one word
covered in Step 2 on a piece of
paper.
3. Holding their piece of paper, ask
one student from each team to
come up to the front and stand
back-to-back.
4. Have both students slowly take
three steps forward, counting off
each step aloud.
5. On three, have both students
quickly turn around and show the
word written on their paper to the
opposing student.
6. The first student to say the opposing
student’s word gets a point for their
team.
7.
Repeat steps 3-6 with new students.
The team with more points at the
end wins!
Extension Activity
Word Practice
2
STEP
>
Choose and write the word(s).
•
Have students turn to page 67.
•
Ask students to read the words in the word banks.
•
Have students complete the sentences by filling in the blanks with the
correct words chosen from the word banks.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Teaching Tip
•
Before students look at the word banks, have them try to create their
own based on the pictures.
soccer game
against
scored
won
invited
party
watched
presents
spelling bee
class
spelled
prize
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Grammar Practice
3
STEP
A
Circle the number and
say the sentences.
•
Have students turn to page 68.
•
Go over the words given under
Subject, Verb, and Others with
students.
•
Ask students to circle the number of
sentences that they can make with
the first subject, We.
•
If necessary, ask students questions
to guide them along.
T: Which verbs can go with We?
Ss:
Won and went can go with We.
•
Then have students say the sentences
out loud.
•
Repeat the same steps for the
subjects My friends and The magic
show.
•
Here are the sentences that can be
made with each subject:
①
We – 2 sentences
We won the first prize.
We went to the museum.
②
My friends – 2 sentences
My friends won the first prize.
My friends went to the museum.
③
The magic show – 1 sentence
The magic show was exciting.
B
Circle the correct word.
•
Go over the sentences containing
prepositions with students.
•
Have students read the sentences
with each answer option and circle
the correct words to complete the
sentences.
•
Go over the answers together after
students have finished.
Materials: two dice
1. Divide the board into two halves and divide the class into two teams.
2. Ask each team to line up in front of one half of the board and give each
team one die.
3. On the board, assign the following tense-preposition combinations to
the numbers on the dice:
1-2 = Past + with
3-4 = Past + to
5 = Past + against
6 = Past + about
4. Have teams repeatedly roll their die and write sentences with the
corresponding tense-preposition combinations.
5. The first team to write at least one sentence according to each tense-
preposition combination wins!
Extension Activity
Grammar Roll
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Writing Practice
4
STEP
>
Choose and complete the idea web. Write the
sentences using the idea web.
•
Have students turn to page 69.
•
Ask students to complete the idea web by filling in the blanks with the
correct words chosen from the word bank.
•
Then have students write the sentences using the information in the
idea web.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 66.
2. Have students look at the picture
and read the text silently for 30
seconds.
3. Have students cover the text with a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to take turns making a
sentence about the picture.
S1:
Yesterday was Cody’s best
day.
S2: His class went on a field trip.
S3: They saw real space shuttles.
S4:
They talked to a real
astronaut.
Wrap-up
Homework
>> Workbook 3: pages 40
-
43
Answer Key on page 121
>> Grammar Worksheet 10
Photocopiable from page 136
Answer Key on page 144
Last Sunday was my best day.
I went to my school fair with my family.
We bought some raffle tickets at the fair.
I had the lucky number seven on my ticket.
I won the first prize in the raffle.
I got a video game player.
was
went
bought
had
won
got
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Your Idea Web
5
STEP
>
Make your idea web about your best day in the
past.
•
Have students open their books to page 70.
•
Following the example in Step 4, ask students to complete the idea
web by coming up with their own words.
•
Tell students they may refer to the word bank for helpful suggestions
when necessary.
•
After students have finished, ask them to share some of their ideas
with the class.
T: Which ideas did you write down?
Ss: We bought some raffle tickets.
Brainwriting
Materials: a board, a marker, paper,
pencils
1. Before students have opened their
books to page 70, write the topic of
the idea web on the board.
2. Divide students into groups of four.
3. Have each student write down
three ideas related to the topic on a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to pass their paper to
the next student in their group.
5. Have students then read the ideas
written on the paper and write
three more ideas that build upon
them.
6. Continue this pattern until students
receive back their original paper.
Then ask students to share the
ideas written on their paper with
the class.
Lead-in
Sentence Bee
Materials: N/A
1. Divide students into two teams.
2. Call out a sentence from Lesson 1.
For example, I scored the winning
goal.
3. Taking turns word by word, have
students on one team spell the
words of the given sentence in
order.
4. Then repeat steps 2-3 for the
opposing team and continue
alternating between teams.
5. If a team fails to spell the words of
the given sentence correctly, they
get a strike. After three strikes,
the team is out and the other team
wins!
Lesson Link
Student Book pp.
70-71
Lesson 2
was
played a soccer game at school
was very excited
played against another school
won the game
was so happy
really like soccer
scored the winning goal
Last Friday
I
We
I
I
*Answers may vary.
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Teaching Tip: Peer Editing
•
After students have finished writing
out their story in Step 6, have them
exchange their books with a partner.
•
Ask students to check their partner’s
writing according to the writing
checklist and provide feedback to each
other.
Show and Tell
Materials: N/A
1. Choose three students to present
their stories to the class.
2. One at a time, ask each student
to come to the front and show the
picture of their story to the class.
3. After showing their picture, have
the students tell the class about
their best day in the past by reading
their story.
Extension Activity
Your Writing
6
STEP
>
Look at your idea web in Step 5. Draw and write
your story.
•
Have students turn to page 71.
•
Ask students to draw a picture that represents their ideas from Step 5.
•
Then ask students to write out their ideas in full sentences to complete
their story.
•
Have students check their writing conventions by completing the writing
checklist.
>> Unit 10 Test
Photocopiable from page 179
Answer Key on page 190
Wrap-up
Homework
>>
Writing Correction Worksheet 10
Photocopiable from page 155
Answer Key on page 163
The Soccer Game
I played a soccer game at school.
Last Friday was my best day.
I was very excited.
We played against another school.
I was so happy.
I scored the winning goal.
We won the game.
I really like soccer!
*Answers may vary.
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Warm-up
1
STEP
A
Write couldn’t or had to to complete the story.
•
Have students read and complete the story by writing couldn’t or
had to.
•
Read the completed story together after students have finished.
B
Write Yes or No.
•
Ask students to read the questions and write Yes or No.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Unit
11
Objectives
•
Students can describe unhappy
events or moments while applying
proper writing conventions.
•
Students can write in the past tense.
•
Students can use the helping verbs
couldn’t and had to in their writing.
Grammar
•
Common verbs (past tense)
•
Helping verbs: couldn’t, had to
Materials
•
Grammar Worksheet 11
•
Writing Correction Worksheet 11
•
Unit 11 Test
•
E-book, pages 72-77 (optional)
Lead-in
Student Book pp.
72-75
Lesson 1
Picture Talk
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 72.
2. Have students look at the picture
and ask them questions about it.
T: Did Cody catch his school bus?
Ss: No, he missed his school bus.
T:
What kind of test was at
school?
Ss:
There was a math test at
school.
3. Encourage students to point at
the picture when answering the
questions.
had to
couldn’t
Yes
No
No
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Slam It
Materials: paper, pencils
1. Have students make one word card
of each of the words introduced
in Step 2 by writing the words on
pieces of paper.
2. Spread the word cards out on a
table.
3. Divide students into two teams.
4. Ask one student from each team to
come up to the table.
5. Call out one of the words on
the word cards. The first student
to slam their hand down on the
corresponding word card gets a
point for their team.
6. Repeat steps 4-5 with other
students. After each student has
had a turn, the team with more
points wins!
Activity Adaptation
Have two students from each team
come up and call out two words at
once.
Extension Activity
Word Practice
2
STEP
>
Choose and write the word(s).
•
Have students turn to page 73.
•
Ask students to read the words in the word banks.
•
Have students complete the sentences by filling in the blanks with the
correct words chosen from the word banks.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Teaching Tip
•
Before students look at the options in the word banks, have them try to
answer as many questions as they can first.
had
took
gave
had to stay
got out
looked
couldn’t find
lost
fell off
embarrassing
rode
were
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Grammar Practice
3
STEP
A
Read and match. Discuss
your choices.
•
Have students turn to page 74.
•
Go over the sentences that use
couldn’t and had to with students.
•
Ask students to read and correctly
match the parts of each sentence.
•
Once students have finished, discuss
their answer choices with them.
T: Why did you match I had a
stomachache. with I had to miss
my baseball game.?
Ss: It is hard to play baseball with
a stomachache.
B
Circle the correct word(s).
•
Ask students to read the sentences
with each answer option.
•
Have students circle the correct
words to complete the sentences.
•
Go over the answers together after
students have finished.
Materials: a ball
1. Divide students into two teams and have them line up in two rows facing
each other, roughly one meter apart.
2. Give the ball to a student on one team and ask them to say a sentence
that uses a grammar point covered in Step 3. For example, I couldn’t eat
anything.
3. After saying a sentence, have the student pass the ball to a student on
the other team, who then says another sentence.
4. Continue having students on each team pass the ball back and forth to
each other after saying a sentence.
5. If a student says an incorrect sentence or cannot say a sentence within
five seconds of receiving the ball, the other team gets a point. The first
team to get six points wins!
Extension Activity
Tennis
80
Writing Practice
4
STEP
>
Choose and complete the idea web. Write the
sentences using the idea web.
•
Have students turn to page 75.
•
Ask students to complete the idea web by filling in the blanks with the
correct words chosen from the word bank.
•
Then have students write the sentences using the information in the
idea web.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 72.
2. Have students look at the picture
and read the text silently for 30
seconds.
3. Have students cover the text with a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to take turns making a
sentence about the picture.
S1:
Cody woke up late this
morning.
S2: He had to walk to school.
S3: He lost his favorite pen.
S4: He couldn’t find it anywhere.
Wrap-up
Homework
>> Workbook 3: pages 44
-
47
Answer Key on page 122
>> Grammar Worksheet 11
Photocopiable from page 137
Answer Key on page 144
Today was my worst day.
It rained a lot after school.
I didn’t have an umbrella.
I had to run home from the bus stop.
I slipped and fell in the rain.
My backpack fell into a puddle.
was
rained
didn’t have
had to run
slipped
fell
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Your Idea Web
5
STEP
>
Make your idea web about your worst day in the
past.
•
Have students open their books to page 76.
•
Following the example in Step 4, ask students to complete the idea
web by coming up with their own words.
•
Tell students they may refer to the word bank for helpful suggestions
when necessary.
•
After students have finished, ask them to share some of their ideas
with the class.
T: Which ideas did you write down?
Ss: It rained a lot.
Brainwriting
Materials: a board, a marker, paper,
pencils
1. Before students have opened their
books to page 76, write the topic of
the idea web on the board.
2. Divide students into groups of four.
3. Have each student write down
three ideas related to the topic on a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to pass their paper to
the next student in their group.
5. Have students then read the ideas
written on the paper and write
three more ideas that build upon
them.
6. Continue this pattern until students
receive back their original paper.
Then ask students to share the
ideas written on their paper with
the class.
Lead-in
Sentence Bee
Materials: N/A
1. Divide students into two teams.
2. Call out a sentence from Lesson 1.
For example, The doctor gave me a
shot.
3. Taking turns word by word, have
students on one team spell the
words of the given sentence in
order.
4. Then repeat steps 2-3 for the
opposing team and continue
alternating between teams.
5. If a team fails to spell the words of
the given sentence correctly, they
get a strike. After three strikes,
the team is out and the other team
wins!
Lesson Link
Student Book pp.
76-77
Lesson 2
was
had a terrible cold
couldn’t get out of bed
woke me up
took me to a doctor
gave me some medicine
had to stay in bed all afternoon
gave me a shot
Yesterday
I
My dad
The doctor
I
*Answers may vary.
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Teaching Tip: Peer Editing
•
After students have finished writing
out their story in Step 6, have them
exchange their books with a partner.
•
Ask students to check their partner’s
writing according to the writing
checklist and provide feedback to each
other.
Show and Tell
Materials: N/A
1. Choose three students to present
their stories to the class.
2. One at a time, ask each student
to come to the front and show the
picture of their story to the class.
3. After showing their picture, have
the students tell the class about
their worst day in the past by
reading their story.
Extension Activity
Your Writing
6
STEP
>
Look at your idea web in Step 5. Draw and write
your story.
•
Have students turn to page 77.
•
Ask students to draw a picture that represents their ideas from Step 5.
•
Then ask students to write out their ideas in full sentences to complete
their story.
•
Have students check their writing conventions by completing the writing
checklist.
>> Unit 11 Test
Photocopiable from page 180
Answer Key on page 190
Wrap-up
Homework
>>
Writing Correction Worksheet 11
Photocopiable from page 156
Answer Key on page 163
A Terrible Cold
I had a terrible cold.
Yesterday was my worst day.
I couldn’t get out of bed.
My dad woke me up.
She gave me some medicine.
The doctor gave me a shot.
He took me to a doctor.
I had to stay in bed all afternoon.
*Answers may vary.
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Warm-up
1
STEP
A
Write the sentences to complete the story.
•
Have students read and complete the story by writing the correct
sentences in the blanks.
•
Read the completed story together after students have finished.
B
Read and match.
•
Ask students to read and correctly match the parts of each sentence.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Unit
12
Objectives
•
Students can describe vacation
destinations while applying proper
writing conventions.
•
Students can write the prepositions
by and on in combination with
various forms of transportation.
Grammar
•
by (transportation)
•
on foot
Materials
•
Grammar Worksheet 12
•
Writing Correction Worksheet 12
•
Unit 12 Test
•
E-book, pages 78-83 (optional)
Lead-in
Student Book pp.
78-81
Lesson 1
Picture Talk
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 78.
2. Have students look at the picture
and ask them questions about it.
T: Which country are they in?
Ss: They are in Egypt.
T: What did they see in Egypt?
Ss: They saw the pyramids.
3. Encourage students to point at
the picture when answering the
questions.
We went there by plane.
It was half-human and half-lion.
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Write the Same Word
Materials: a board, a marker, paper,
pencils
1. Write a word introduced in Step 2
on the board.
2. Ask each student to write one
related word on a piece of paper.
For example, if the word written on
the board is picnic, students might
want to write food on their piece of
paper.
3. Have students hold up their pieces
of paper and reveal the words that
they wrote down to each other.
4. Students that wrote the same word
as at least one other student stay in
the game. Students that did not are
out.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 until no two
students are able to write the same
word. The students that stayed in
the game until the latest round are
the winners.
Extension Activity
Word Practice
2
STEP
>
Choose and write the word(s).
•
Have students turn to page 79.
•
Ask students to read the words in the word banks.
•
Have students complete the sentences by filling in the blanks with the
correct words chosen from the word banks.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Teaching Tip
•
Before students look at the options in the word banks, have them try to
answer as many questions as they can first.
vacation
by
visited
spent
Arizona
dry
cacti
tour
at
movies
picnic
board games
85
Grammar Practice
3
STEP
A
Choose and complete
the sentences about
yourself and your family.
•
Have students turn to page 80.
•
Go over the prepositional phrases in
the word bank with students.
•
Ask students to complete the
sentences by writing the appropriate
prepositional phrases chosen from
the word bank according to the
situation of themselves and their
family.
•
If necessary, ask students questions
to guide them along.
T: Do you usually go to school by
car?
Ss: No, I usually go to school on
foot.
T: Does your mom usually go to
the store by car?
Ss: Yes, she usually goes to the
store by car.
B
Circle the correct word.
•
Ask students to read the sentences
with each answer option.
•
Have students circle the correct
words to complete the sentences.
•
Go over the answers together after
students have finished.
Materials: a ball
1. Ask students to stand in a circle and give one student the ball.
2. Have students pass the ball around and around to each other as fast as
they can.
3. Before students can pass the ball, however, they must first say one
sentence that uses the preposition by or on. For example, My mom goes
to work by bus.
4. If students cannot say a sentence within five seconds or do not use the
preposition correctly, they are out. Play until there is one student left
standing.
Extension Activity
Hot Potato
on foot
by train
by car
by subway
by plane
on foot
*Answers may vary.
86
Writing Practice
4
STEP
>
Choose and complete the idea web. Write the
sentences using the idea web.
•
Have students turn to page 81.
•
Ask students to complete the idea web by filling in the blanks with the
correct words chosen from the word bank.
•
Then have students write the sentences using the information in the
idea web.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 78.
2. Have students look at the picture
and read the text silently for 30
seconds.
3. Have students cover the text with a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to take turns making a
sentence about the picture.
S1:
Cody’s family had a vacation
in Egypt last summer.
S2: They went there by plane.
S3: They had a lot of fun in Egypt.
S4: It was the best vacation ever.
Wrap-up
Homework
>> Workbook 3: pages 48
-
51
Answer Key on page 123
>> Grammar Worksheet 12
Photocopiable from page 138
Answer Key on page 144
had
went
stayed
went swimming
did
visited
My family had a vacation in Maui.
We went there by plane.
We stayed at a hotel near the beach.
We went swimming at the beach every day.
We did a whale watching tour.
We visited Banyan Tree Park too.
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Your Idea Web
5
STEP
>
Make your idea web about your best vacation.
•
Have students open their books to page 82.
•
Following the example in Step 4, ask students to complete the idea
web by coming up with their own words.
•
Tell students they may refer to the word bank for helpful suggestions
when necessary.
•
After students have finished, ask them to share some of their ideas
with the class.
T: Which ideas did you write down?
Ss: We spent a week there.
Brainwriting
Materials: a board, a marker, paper,
pencils
1. Before students have opened their
books to page 82, write the topic of
the idea web on the board.
2. Divide students into groups of four.
3. Have each student write down
three ideas related to the topic on a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to pass their paper to
the next student in their group.
5. Have students then read the ideas
written on the paper and write
three more ideas that build upon
them.
6. Continue this pattern until students
receive back their original paper.
Then ask students to share the
ideas written on their paper with
the class.
Lead-in
Sentence Bee
Materials: N/A
1. Divide students into two teams.
2. Call out a sentence from Lesson
1. For example, We went there by
plane.
3. Taking turns word by word, have
students on one team spell the
words of the given sentence in
order.
4. Then repeat steps 2-3 for the
opposing team and continue
alternating between teams.
5. If a team fails to spell the words of
the given sentence correctly, they
get a strike. After three strikes,
the team is out and the other team
wins!
Lesson Link
Student Book pp.
82-83
Lesson 2
went there by plane
had a vacation in Peru
visited Machu Picchu
spent two days there
went hiking
saw many things there
had a lot of fun
did a tour of Machu Picchu
*Answers may vary.
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Teaching Tip: Peer Editing
•
After students have finished writing
out their story in Step 6, have them
exchange their books with a partner.
•
Ask students to check their partner’s
writing according to the writing
checklist and provide feedback to each
other.
Show and Tell
Materials: N/A
1. Choose three students to present
their stories to the class.
2. One at a time, ask each student
to come to the front and show the
picture of their story to the class.
3. After showing their picture, have
the students tell the class about
their best vacation by reading their
story.
Extension Activity
Your Writing
6
STEP
>
Look at your idea web in Step 5. Draw and write
your story.
•
Have students turn to page 83.
•
Ask students to draw a picture that represents their ideas from Step 5.
•
Then ask students to write out their ideas in full sentences to complete
their story.
•
Have students check their writing conventions by completing the writing
checklist.
>> Unit 12 Test
Photocopiable from page 181
Answer Key on page 190
Wrap-up
Homework
>>
Writing Correction Worksheet 12
Photocopiable from page 157
Answer Key on page 163
Vacation in Peru
We went there by plane.
My family had a vacation in Peru.
We visited Machu Picchu.
We spent two days there.
We saw many things there.
We did a tour of Machu Picchu.
We went hiking.
We had a lot of fun.
*Answers may vary.
89
Writing Project
4
Style
•
Note Writing
Objective
•
Students can write thank you notes
to special people in their lives using
descriptive words that they learned
in Units 10-12.
Materials
•
Pencils
1
STEP
Preparation
B
Project Model
•
Have students open their books to page 84.
•
Draw students’ attention to the project model.
•
Ask students questions about the sample thank you notes.
T: What is Amy thanking her mom for?
Ss: For making dinner every day.
T: What is she thanking her teacher for?
Ss: For teaching her English.
•
Read the sentences in the thank you notes together with students.
Student Book pp.
84-85
Lesson 3
Post-it Everywhere
Materials: 2 sets of post-it notes
(different colors)
1.
Before students come to class,
write each word of five sentences
from Units 10-12 on separate post-it
notes. Then do the same on another
set of post-it notes of a different
color.
2.
Hide the post-it notes all over the
classroom.
3.
Once students come to class, divide
them into two teams and assign
each team a color according to the
two colors of post-it notes used.
4.
Ask teams to find their own team’s
post-it notes around the classroom
and put them in order to make the
five chosen sentences from Units
10-12.
5.
The first team to put their post-it
notes in the correct order and read
aloud the five sentences wins!
Lead-in
90
Show and Tell
Materials: N/A
1. Choose three students to present
their projects to the class.
2. One at a time, ask each student to
come to the front and show their
thank you notes to the class.
3.
After showing their thank you notes,
have the students tell the class
about their thank you notes by
reading what they wrote.
Extension Activity
Writing
2
STEP
C
Your Project
•
Have students turn to page 85.
•
Ask students to think about the people in their life who they want to
thank.
•
Have students think about the reasons why they want to thank the
people whom they thought of.
•
Have students write thank you notes to their mom, dad, and three
other people of their choice by filling in the blanks with the appropriate
details.
Homework
•
Ask students to read out their thank
you notes to the people whom they
wrote them for.
Post-it Forward
Materials: post-it notes, pencils
1. Give each student a post-it note
and have them write the name of a
country on it.
2. Ask students to stand in a circle.
Without letting the student see the
name of the country, have students
stick the post-it note onto the
forehead of the student to their left.
3. Going around the circle, have
students take turns asking yes-no
questions about the country written
on the post-it note on their
forehead. For example, Is it in
Europe? Do people speak Spanish?
Is it Spain?
4. Play until all students have correctly
guessed the name of their country.
Wrap-up
Annie Chen
making ham sandwiches.
baking cookies every Sunday.
teaching me French.
inviting me to your party.
giving me birthday presents.
My teacher
Mike
Jenny
*Answers may vary.
91
Warm-up
1
STEP
A
Write the words to complete the story.
•
Have students read and complete the story by writing the correct
words chosen from the word bank.
•
Read the completed story together after students have finished.
B
Check True or False.
•
Ask students to read the sentences and check True or False.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Objectives
•
Students can describe cities in the
world while applying proper writing
conventions.
•
Students can use comparatives in
their writing.
•
Students can use superlatives in
their writing.
Grammar
•
Link and review
•
Comparatives
•
Superlatives
Materials
•
Grammar Worksheet 13
•
Writing Correction Worksheet 13
•
Unit 13 Test
•
E-book, pages 86-91 (optional)
Lead-in
Student Book pp.
86-89
Lesson 1
Picture Talk
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 86.
2. Have students look at the picture
and ask them questions about it.
T:
Which city is it?
Ss:
It is New York.
T: What is New York famous for?
Ss:
It is famous for tall
skyscrapers.
3. Encourage students to point at
the picture when answering the
questions.
Unit
13
coast
languages
theaters
visiting
92
High Noon
Materials: paper, pencils
1. Divide students into two teams.
2. Have each student write one word
covered in Step 2 on a piece of
paper.
3. Holding their piece of paper, ask
one student from each team to
come up to the front and stand
back-to-back.
4. Have both students slowly take
three steps forward, counting off
each step aloud.
5. On three, have both students
quickly turn around and show the
word written on their paper to the
opposing student.
6. The first student to say the opposing
student’s word gets a point for their
team.
7.
Repeat steps 3-6 with new students.
The team with more points at the
end wins!
Extension Activity
Word Practice
2
STEP
>
Choose and write the word(s).
•
Have students turn to page 87.
•
Ask students to read the words in the word banks.
•
Have students complete the sentences by filling in the blanks with the
correct words chosen from the word banks.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Teaching Tip
•
Before students look at the options in the word banks, have them try to
create their own based on the pictures.
Island
million
harbors
yachts
capital
750,000
canals
bikes
church
popular
hosted
second largest
93
Grammar Practice
3
STEP
A
Circle the number and
say the sentences.
•
Have students turn to page 88.
•
Go over the words given under
Subject, Verb, and Others with
students.
•
Ask students to circle the number of
sentences that they can make with
the first subject, It.
•
Then have students say the sentences
out loud.
•
Repeat the same steps for the
subjects Many people and There.
•
Here are the sentences that can be
made with each subject:
①
t – 2 sentences
It is in the city.
It is on the coast.
②
Many people – 4 sentences
Many people are in the city.
Many people are on the coast.
Many people live in the city.
Many people live on the coast.
③
There – 1 sentence
There are many buildings.
B
Circle the correct word.
•
Have students read the sentences
with each answer option.
•
Ask students to circle the correct
words to complete the sentences.
•
Go over the answers together after
students have finished.
Materials: two dice
1. Divide the board into two halves and divide the class into two teams.
2. Ask each team to line up in front of one half of the board and give each
team one die.
3. On the board, assign the following words to the numbers on the dice:
1-2 = in
3-4 = on
5-6 = is
4. Have teams repeatedly roll their die and write sentences with the
corresponding words. For example, if a team rolls a 3, they could write
People live on the coast.
5. The first team to write at least two sentences with each word wins!
Extension Activity
Grammar Roll
94
Writing Practice
4
STEP
>
Choose and complete the idea web. Write the
sentences using the idea web.
•
Have students turn to page 89.
•
Ask students to complete the idea web by filling in the blanks with the
correct words chosen from the word bank.
•
Then have students write the sentences using the information in the
idea web.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 86.
2. Have students look at the picture
and read the text silently for 30
seconds.
3. Have students cover the text with a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to take turns making a
sentence about the picture.
S1:
New York is the largest city
in the US.
S2:
The city is famous for tall
skyscrapers.
S3:
People like visiting New York.
S4:
There are a lot of fun things
to do.
Wrap-up
Homework
>> Workbook 3: pages 52
-
55
Answer Key on page 124
>> Grammar Worksheet 13
Photocopiable from page 139
Answer Key on page 145
Guayaquil is the largest city in Ecuador.
is on the west side of the Guayas River.
It is the main port in Ecuador.
About 2.7 million people live in the city.
There are many interesting places in the city.
Las Penas is a colorful, old neighborhood.
is
is
is
live
are
is
95
Your Idea Web
5
STEP
>
Make your idea web about a city in the world.
•
Have students open their books to page 90.
•
Following the example in Step 4, ask students to complete the idea
web by coming up with their own words.
•
Tell students they may refer to the word bank for helpful suggestions
when necessary.
•
After students have finished, ask them to share some of their ideas
with the class.
T: Which ideas did you write down?
Ss: It is the largest city in Ecuador.
Brainwriting
Materials: a board, a marker, paper,
pencils
1. Before students have opened their
books to page 90, write the topic of
the idea web on the board.
2. Divide students into groups of four.
3. Have each student write down
three ideas related to the topic on a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to pass their paper to
the next student in their group.
5. Have students then read the ideas
written on the paper and write
three more ideas that build upon
them.
6. Continue this pattern until students
receive back their original paper.
Then ask students to share the
ideas written on their paper with
the class.
Lead-in
Sentence Bee
Materials: N/A
1. Divide students into two teams.
2. Call out a sentence from Lesson
1. For example, Amsterdam is the
capital of the Netherlands.
3. Taking turns word by word, have
students on one team spell the
words of the given sentence in
order.
4. Then repeat steps 2-3 for the
opposing team and continue
alternating between teams.
5. If a team fails to spell the words of
the given sentence correctly, they
get a strike. After three strikes,
the team is out and the other team
wins!
Lesson Link
Student Book pp.
90-91
Lesson 2
is on Spain’s east coast
is the second largest city in Spain
is one of the main ports in Spain
hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics
is famous for its soccer team
is a famous church
live in the city
is the most popular sport
Barcelona
It
Soccer
The Sagrada
Familia
About 1.6
million people
*Answers may vary.
96
Teaching Tip: Peer Editing
•
After students have finished writing
out their story in Step 6, have them
exchange their books with a partner.
•
Ask students to check their partner’s
writing according to the writing
checklist and provide feedback to each
other.
Show and Tell
Materials: N/A
1. Choose three students to present
their stories to the class.
2. One at a time, ask each student
to come to the front and show the
picture of their story to the class.
3. After showing their picture, have
the students tell the class about
a city in the world by reading their
story.
Extension Activity
Your Writing
6
STEP
>
Look at your idea web in Step 5. Draw and write
your story.
•
Have students turn to page 91.
•
Ask students to draw a picture that represents their ideas from Step 5.
•
Then ask students to write out their ideas in full sentences to complete
their story.
•
Have students check their writing conventions by completing the writing
checklist.
>> Unit 13 Test
Photocopiable from page 182
Answer Key on page 191
Wrap-up
Homework
>>
Writing Correction Worksheet 13
Photocopiable from page 158
Answer Key on page 164
Barcelona, Spain
It is on Spain’s east coast.
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain.
It is one of the main ports in Spain.
It hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics.
The Sagrada Familia is a famous church.
Soccer is the most popular sport.
It is famous for its soccer team.
About 1.6 million people live in the city.
*Answers may vary.
97
Warm-up
1
STEP
A
Write the words to complete the story.
•
Have students read and complete the story by writing the correct
words chosen from the word bank.
•
Read the completed story together after students have finished.
B
Write Yes or No.
•
Ask students to read the questions and write Yes or No.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Objectives
•
Students can describe countries
in the world while applying proper
writing conventions.
•
Students can use superlatives in
their writing.
•
Students can write big numbers.
Grammar
•
Superlatives
Materials
•
Grammar Worksheet 14
•
Writing Correction Worksheet 14
•
Unit 14 Test
•
E-book, pages 92-97 (optional)
Lead-in
Student Book pp.
92-95
Lesson 1
Picture Talk
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 92.
2. Have students look at the picture
and ask them questions about it.
T: What country is it?
Ss: It is China.
T:
What is the capital city of
China?
Ss:
Beijing is the capital city of
China.
3. Encourage students to point at
the picture when answering the
questions.
Unit
14
countries
capital
history
inventions
No
Yes
Yes
98
Slam It
Materials: paper, pencils
1. Have students make one word card
of each of the words introduced
in Step 2 by writing the words on
pieces of paper.
2. Spread the word cards out on a
table.
3. Divide students into two teams.
4. Ask one student from each team to
come up to the table.
5. Call out one of the words on
the word cards. The first student
to slam their hand down on the
corresponding word card gets a
point for their team.
6. Repeat steps 4-5 with other
students. After each student has
had a turn, the team with more
points wins!
Activity Adaptation
Have two students from each team
come up and call out two words at
once.
Extension Activity
Word Practice
2
STEP
>
Read the chart and complete the sentences.
•
Have students turn to page 93.
•
Ask students to read the chart.
•
Have students complete the sentences by filling in the blanks with the
correct information chosen from the chart.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Teaching Tip
•
Before students look at the options in the chart, have them try to answer
as many questions as they can first.
Indian Ocean
26 million
Malagasy
Lemurs
North America
Central Europe
8.5 million
German
French
chocolate
130 million
Spanish
Tacos
burritos
99
Grammar Practice
3
STEP
A
Complete the sentence
using the given word.
•
Go over the sentences containing the
superlatives with students.
•
Have students complete the
sentences by writing the given word
in the superlative form.
•
Go over the answers together after
students have finished.
B
Write the correct word.
•
Go over the written and numerical
forms of the numbers with students.
•
Ask students to fill in the blanks with
the correct words.
•
If necessary, ask students questions
to guide them along.
T: How many digits are in one
thousand?
Ss: There are four digits in one
thousand.
T: How many zeroes does a billion
end with?
Ss: A billion ends with nine
zeroes.
•
Go over the answers together after
students have finished.
Materials: a ball
1. Divide students into two teams and have them line up in two rows facing
each other, roughly one meter apart.
2. Give the ball to a student on one team and ask them to say a sentence
that uses a grammar point covered in Step 3. For example, Russia is one
of the coldest countries in the world.
3. After saying a sentence, have the student pass the ball to a student on
the other team, who then says another sentence.
4. Continue having students on each team pass the ball back and forth to
each other after saying a sentence.
5. If a student says an incorrect sentence or cannot say a sentence within
five seconds of receiving the ball, the other team gets a point. The first
team to get six points wins!
Extension Activity
Tennis
the largest
the most beautiful
the most expensive
the coldest
the hottest
thousand
million
thousand
billion
million
thousand
billion
100
Writing Practice
4
STEP
>
Choose and complete the idea web. Write the
sentences using the idea web.
•
Have students turn to page 95.
•
Ask students to complete the idea web by filling in the blanks with the
correct words chosen from the word bank.
•
Then have students write the sentences using the information in the
idea web.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 92.
2. Have students look at the picture
and read the text silently for 30
seconds.
3. Have students cover the text with a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to take turns making a
sentence about the picture.
S1: China is located in East Asia.
S2:
About 1.4 billion people live
in China.
S3: China has a long history.
S4:
The largest city in China is
Shanghai.
Wrap-up
Homework
>> Workbook 3: pages 56
-
59
Answer Key on page 125
>> Grammar Worksheet 14
Photocopiable from page 140
Answer Key on page 145
is
is
is
live
are
is
India is one of the largest countries in the world.
is located in South Asia.
It is the second most populous country.
Over 1.3 billion people live in India.
There are 22 different languages.
India is famous for colorful clothes.
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Your Idea Web
5
STEP
>
Make your idea web about a country in
the world.
•
Have students open their books to page 96.
•
Following the example in Step 4, ask students to complete the idea
web by coming up with their own words.
•
Tell students they may refer to the word bank for helpful suggestions
when necessary.
•
After students have finished, ask them to share some of their ideas
with the class.
T: Which ideas did you write down?
Ss: India is located in South Asia.
Brainwriting
Materials: a board, a marker, paper,
pencils
1. Before students have opened their
books to page 96, write the topic of
the idea web on the board.
2. Divide students into groups of four.
3. Have each student write down
three ideas related to the topic on a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to pass their paper to
the next student in their group.
5. Have students then read the ideas
written on the paper and write
three more ideas that build upon
them.
6. Continue this pattern until students
receive back their original paper.
Then ask students to share the
ideas written on their paper with
the class.
Lead-in
Sentence Bee
Materials: N/A
1. Divide students into two teams.
2. Call out a sentence from Lesson 1.
For example, Sudan is one of the
hottest countries in the world.
3. Taking turns word by word, have
students on one team spell the
words of the given sentence in
order.
4. Then repeat steps 2-3 for the
opposing team and continue
alternating between teams.
5. If a team fails to spell the words of
the given sentence correctly, they
get a strike. After three strikes,
the team is out and the other team
wins!
Lesson Link
Student Book pp.
96-97
Lesson 2
is in Africa
is an island country
is located in the Indian Ocean
live in Madagascar
is the largest city
speak Malagasy and French
are famous animals in Madagascar
are two different languages
Madagascar
About 26
million people
Antananarivo
There
People
Lemurs
*Answers may vary.
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Teaching Tip: Peer Editing
•
After students have finished writing
out their story in Step 6, have them
exchange their books with a partner.
•
Ask students to check their partner’s
writing according to the writing
checklist and provide feedback to each
other.
Show and Tell
Materials: N/A
1. Choose three students to present
their stories to the class.
2. One at a time, ask each student
to come to the front and show the
picture of their story to the class.
3. After showing their picture, have
the students tell the class about a
country in the world by reading their
story.
Extension Activity
Your Writing
6
STEP
>
Look at your idea web in Step 5. Draw and write
your story.
•
Have students turn to page 97.
•
Ask students to draw a picture that represents their ideas from Step 5.
•
Then ask students to write out their ideas in full sentences to complete
their story.
•
Have students check their writing conventions by completing the writing
checklist.
>> Unit 14 Test
Photocopiable from page 183
Answer Key on page 191
Wrap-up
Homework
>>
Writing Correction Worksheet 14
Photocopiable from page 159
Answer Key on page 164
An Island Country
It is in Africa.
Madagascar is an island country.
It is located in the Indian Ocean.
About 26 million people live in Madagascar.
People speak Malagasy and French.
There are two different languages.
Antananarivo is the largest city.
Lemurs are famous animals in Madagascar.
*Answers may vary.
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Warm-up
1
STEP
A
Write the sentences to complete the story.
•
Have students read and complete the story by writing the correct
sentences in the blanks.
•
Read the completed story together after students have finished.
B
Read and match.
•
Ask students to read and correctly match the parts of each sentence.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Objectives
•
Students can describe planets of the
solar system while applying proper
writing conventions.
•
Students can use superlatives in
their writing.
•
Students can use comparatives in
their writing.
Grammar
•
Link and review
•
Superlatives
•
Comparatives
Materials
•
Grammar Worksheet 15
•
Writing Correction Worksheet 15
•
Unit 15 Test
•
E-book, pages 98-103 (optional)
Lead-in
Student Book pp.
98-101
Lesson 1
Picture Talk
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 98.
2. Have students look at the picture
and ask them questions about it.
T:
What is the mountain on Mars
called?
Ss: It is called Olympus Mons.
T:
How many moons does Mars
have?
Ss: It has two moons.
3. Encourage students to point at
the picture when answering the
questions.
Unit
15
It looks red from space.
Mars has two moons.
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Write the Same Word
Materials: a board, a marker, paper,
pencils
1. Write a word introduced in Step 2
on the board.
2. Ask each student to write one
related word on a piece of paper.
For example, if the word written
on the board is Sun, students might
want to write hot on their piece of
paper.
3. Have students hold up their pieces
of paper and reveal the words that
they wrote down to each other.
4. Students that wrote the same word
as at least one other student stay in
the game. Students that did not are
out.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 until no two
students are able to write the same
word. The students that stayed in
the game until the latest round are
the winners.
Extension Activity
Word Practice
2
STEP
>
Choose and write the word(s).
•
Have students turn to page 99.
•
Go over the picture of the planets of the solar system with students.
•
Have students complete the sentences by filling in the blanks with the
correct words chosen from the word banks.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Teaching Tip
•
After completing the exercise, have students sketch their own map of
the solar system and label it with the names of the planets.
Sun
life
oceans
moon
Jupiter
planet
bands
small moons
second largest
sixth
rings
many
105
Grammar Practice
3
STEP
A
Read and match.
•
Have students turn to page 100.
•
Ask students to read and correctly
match the parts of each sentence.
•
If necessary, ask students questions
to guide them along.
T: Where are the eight planets?
Ss: They are in the solar system.
T: Is there life on Earth?
Ss: Yes, there is life on Earth.
•
Go over the answers together after
students have finished.
B
Circle the correct word.
•
Ask students to read the sentences
with each answer option.
•
Have students circle the correct
words to complete the sentences.
•
Go over the answers together after
students have finished.
Materials: a ball
1. Ask students to stand in a circle and give one student the ball.
2. Have students pass the ball around and around to each other as fast as
they can.
3. Before students can pass the ball, however, they must first say one
sentence that uses in, on, or from. For example, There is life on Earth.
4. If students cannot say a sentence within five seconds or do not use one
of the words correctly, they are out. Play until there is one student left
standing.
Extension Activity
Hot Potato
106
Writing Practice
4
STEP
>
Choose and complete the idea web. Write the
sentences using the idea web.
•
Have students turn to page 101.
•
Ask students to complete the idea web by filling in the blanks with the
correct words chosen from the word bank.
•
Then have students write the sentences using the information in the
idea web.
•
Go over the answers together after students have finished.
Materials: N/A
1. Ask students to open their books to
page 98.
2. Have students look at the picture
and read the text silently for 30
seconds.
3. Have students cover the text with a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to take turns making a
sentence about the picture.
S1:
Mars is the fourth planet
from the Sun.
S2: It is smaller than Earth.
S3:
Mars’ surface is very dry and
rocky.
S4: They are Deimos and Phobos.
Wrap-up
Homework
>> Workbook 3: pages 60
-
63
Answer Key on page 126
>> Grammar Worksheet 15
Photocopiable from page 141
Answer Key on page 145
Venus is the second planet from the Sun.
is the hottest planet in the solar system.
It is a little smaller than Earth.
It is called the “morning star” and “evening star.”
It rains on Venus.
The rain is acid rain.
is
is
is
is called
rains
is
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Your Idea Web
5
STEP
>
Make your idea web about a planet in the solar
system.
•
Have students open their books to page 102.
•
Following the example in Step 4, ask students to complete the idea
web by coming up with their own words.
•
Tell students they may refer to the word bank for helpful suggestions
when necessary.
•
After students have finished, ask them to share some of their ideas
with the class.
T: Which ideas did you write down?
Ss: It is the second largest planet.
Brainwriting
Materials: a board, a marker, paper,
pencils
1. Before students have opened their
books to page 102, write the topic
of the idea web on the board.
2. Divide students into groups of four.
3. Have each student write down
three ideas related to the topic on a
piece of paper.
4. Ask students to pass their paper to
the next student in their group.
5. Have students then read the ideas
written on the paper and write
three more ideas that build upon
them.
6. Continue this pattern until students
receive back their original paper.
Then ask students to share the
ideas written on their paper with
the class.
Lead-in
Sentence Bee
Materials: N/A
1. Divide students into two teams.
2. Call out a sentence from Lesson 1.
For example, There are many
oceans on Earth.
3. Taking turns word by word, have
students on one team spell the
words of the given sentence in
order.
4. Then repeat steps 2-3 for the
opposing team and continue
alternating between teams.
5. If a team fails to spell the words of
the given sentence correctly, they
get a strike. After three strikes,
the team is out and the other team
wins!
Lesson Link
Student Book pp.
102-103
Lesson 2
is the fifth largest planet
is the third planet from the Sun
is bigger than Mercury, Venus, and Mars
has many oceans
has one moon
is called the “blue planet”
looks blue from space
is life on Earth
Earth
Earth
There
Earth
*Answers may vary.
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Teaching Tip: Peer Editing
•
After students have finished writing
out their story in Step 6, have them
exchange their books with a partner.
•
Ask students to check their partner’s
writing according to the writing
checklist and provide feedback to each
other.
Show and Tell
Materials: N/A
1. Choose three students to present
their stories to the class.
2. One at a time, ask each student
to come to the front and show the
picture of their story to the class.
3. After showing their picture, have
the students tell the class about a
planet in the solar system by
reading their story.
Extension Activity
Your Writing
6
STEP
>
Look at your idea web in Step 5. Draw and write
your story.
•
Have students turn to page 103.
•
Ask students to draw a picture that represents their ideas from Step 5.
•
Then ask students to write out their ideas in full sentences to complete
their story.
•
Have students check their writing conventions by completing the writing
checklist.
>> Unit 15 Test
Photocopiable from page 184
Answer Key on page 191
Wrap-up
The Blue Planet
It is the fifth largest planet.
Earth is the third planet from the Sun.
It is larger than Mercury, Venus, and Mars.
It has many oceans.
Earth is called the “blue planet.”
There is life on Earth.
It has one moon.
Earth looks blue from space.
Homework
>>
Writing Correction Worksheet 15
Photocopiable from page 160
Answer Key on page 164
>> Writing Project 5
Ask students to choose one
planet in the solar system and
find fun facts about it.
*Answers may vary.
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Writing Project
5
Style
•
Report Writing
Objective
•
Students can write a report of
a planet of their choice using
descriptive words that they learned
in Units 13-15.
Materials
•
Pencils
•
Colored pencils
1
STEP
Preparation
B
Project Model
•
Have students open their books to page 104.
•
Draw students’ attention to the project model.
•
Ask students questions about the sample planet report.
T: How many years does it take for Saturn to orbit the Sun?
Ss: It takes 29.5 years.
T: Which is Saturn’s largest moon?
Ss: Titan is Saturn’s largest moon.
•
Read the sentences in the report together with students.
Student Book pp.
104-105
Lesson 3
Space Senses
Materials: N/A
1. Divide students into groups of three
to four.
2. Ask groups to discuss what they
imagine outer space to be like.
3. Encourage students to organize
their discussions according to
the five senses by asking them
questions. For example, What can
you see? Can you hear anything?
What does it smell like?
4. After their discussions have
finished, have groups take turns
sharing their ideas with the class.
Lead-in
110
Show and Tell
Materials: N/A
1. Choose three students to present
their projects to the class.
2. One at a time, ask each student to
come to the front and show their
planet report to the class.
3. After showing their report, have the
students tell the class about their
planet by reading what they wrote.
Extension Activity
Writing
2
STEP
C
Your Project
•
Have students turn to page 105.
•
Ask students to draw a picture of their planet in the frame.
•
Have students write about their planet using the fun facts that they
found for homework.
Homework
•
Ask students to give their
postcards from
Planet Postcards
to the person whom they chose to
write to.
Planet Postcards
Materials: card stock, pencils
1. According to the sample below,
have students make postcards with
card stock.
2. Ask each student to choose one
planet of the solar system.
3. Pretending to be on their chosen
planet, have students write a
postcard to a person in their life.
4. Once students have finished writing,
ask them to share their postcards
with the class.
To
:
From
:
Wrap-up
Ben Lee
Mercury
*Answers may vary.
Mercury is the first planet from the Sun.
It takes 88 days to orbit the Sun.
It is the smallest planet in the solar system.
Mercury doesn’t have a moon.
Mercury is the second hottest planet.
Venus is hotter than Mercury.
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go
We will go to the park.
go
We will go to the library.
borrow
We will borrow interesting books.
read
We will read the books at home.
eat
We will eat lunch at the park.
ride
We will ride our bikes at the park.
stay
We will stay at home.
make
We will make some popcorn.
watch
We will watch a movie.
visit
We will visit our grandparents.
play
We will play board games together.
bake
We will bake cookies together.
will go camping
will eat
will play
will visit
will write
will ride
will fly
will stay at home
will go to the library
will go to the shopping mall.
will make some popcorn.
will borrow books.
will buy some new clothes.
will watch a movie together.
will borrow magazines.
We will go to our favorite restaurant.
will play a board game.
will watch a movie
We will have pizza for lunch.
is Sunday.
go to the shopping mall.
will buy clothes and shoes.
will have pizza
She will do her homework.
He will watch a movie tomorrow.
They will eat out tomorrow night.
We will go to the library.
It is Saturday tomorrow.
We will make dinner together.
*Answers may vary.
Workbook Answer Key
shopping
clothes
112
pages 8-11
play
go
watch
get
drink
cheer
sing
run
act
jump rope
dance
have
He will play the trumpet.
They will go to an amusement park.
They will watch a magic show.
They will get presents.
They will drink milkshakes.
talent
field day
They will cheer for their team.
will run a 100 m race.
is the field day.
will do long jumps.
will play tug-of-war.
They will act in a play.
They will jump rope.
They will sing.
They will run a relay.
She will dance.
They will have a sack race.
I will not go to the library.
We will not be sad.
They will not watch a movie.
There will not be a party.
She will not be at home.
He will not play the piano.
will get presents.
sing together.
will jump rope.
Next Sunday is Children’s Day.
the talent show.
the field day.
We will go to an amusement park.
will dance together.
will have a sack race.
We will watch a magic show.
will play the piano.
will cheer for our team.
*Answers may vary.
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pages 12-15
writer
She wants to be a writer.
teacher
I want to be an English teacher.
teach
I will teach English to children.
be
I will be a good teacher.
write
She will write wonderful stories.
books
She will make children’s books.
pianist
He wants to be a pianist.
famous
He will be famous.
concerts
He will have concerts around the world.
doctor
I want to be a doctor.
work
I will work at a hospital.
help
I will help sick people.
be
act
to be
an
will be an artist
will be a movie star
will be an English teacher in the future.
draw pictures.
will act in the movies.
I will work at a school.
will make beautiful paintings.
will make great movies.
I will teach English to children.
will be famous.
will make lots of money.
I will be a good teacher.
to be a movie star.
wants to be a sports player.
want to be a scientist.
will discover new things.
will be famous.
will teach English to children.
wants to be a writer.
will be famous.
will teach English to children.
will be famous.
will teach English to children.
*Answers may vary.
movie
sports
114
pages 16-19
wedding day
Yesterday was my aunt’s wedding day.
first birthday
Last Sunday was my cousin’s first birthday.
went
We went to my uncle’s house.
were
There were a lot of people.
brought
They all brought gifts for my cousin.
family get-together
Last Saturday was a family get-together.
was
It was at our house.
relatives
Our relatives came for a special dinner.
cooked
My mom cooked a lot of food all day.
went
We all went to her wedding.
bride
She was a beautiful bride.
wore
She wore a long, white wedding dress.
were
was
were
was
was
were
made
wrote
ate
went
became
wore
birthday
wedding
to Grandma’s house.
was my grandma’s birthday.
baked her a birthday cake.
all sang
Happy Birthday
.
We went to our grandparents’ house.
to her birthday party.
cooked breakfast
Last Saturday was a family get-together.
was my cousin’s birthday.
was Mother’s Day.
Our relatives came for a special dinner.
all gave her gifts.
bought her flowers.
We ate delicious food together.
all sang
Happy Birthday.
wrote a “Thank you” letter.
*Answers may vary.
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pages 20-23
visited
My family visited Boston last weekend.
sightseeing
We went sightseeing around the city.
museum
We went to the science museum too.
seafood
We ate seafood for dinner.
ski trip
My family went on a ski trip last winter.
skied
My mom and dad skied together.
snowboarding
My brother and I took a snowboarding lesson.
cable car
We rode a cable car to the mountain top.
lake
My family went to the lake last weekend.
cabin
We stayed in a cabin by the lake.
swimming
We went swimming in the lake.
barbecue
We had a barbecue for dinner.
had
walked
were
built
to Hainan Island
on a ski trip
went on a camping trip last weekend.
took a plane
stayed at a ski resort.
We put up the tent.
stayed at a hotel.
skied together.
We built a campfire at night.
went sightseeing
had a lot of fun.
We had a barbecue for dinner.
on a camping trip
put up the tent.
built a campfire at night.
roasted marshmallows.
ate Chinese food.
went snowboarding last winter.
ate Chinese food.
went snowboarding last winter.
were excited.
ate Chinese food.
went snowboarding last winter.
*Answers may vary.
camping
sleeping
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pages 24-27
musical
dancers
singers
concert
musicians
play
artists
exhibition
actors
We saw a musical.
enjoyed
We enjoyed the art exhibition.
paintings
There were many paintings.
very much
We liked the play very much.
very well
The kids performed very well.
concert
music
The dancers danced very well.
The singers sang beautifully.
was at Arts Center.
to a rap concert
were excited.
rap music
We saw a school play.
The artists painted very well.
We went to a piano concert.
The musicians played great music.
We went to an art exhibition.
The actors performed beautifully.
The kids performed very well.
We liked the exhibition very much.
They played the drums excitingly.
The artist painted the pictures wonderfully.
It was at Arts Center.
was at the concert hall.
was at my school.
went to a rap concert last Saturday.
went to a piano concert
saw a musical
The kids made their own rap music.
played the piano very well.
sang wonderfully.
We were very excited.
enjoyed the concert.
liked the musical
*Answers may vary.
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pages 28-31
stomachache
sore throat
toothache
fever
headache
runny nose
He has a stomachache.
She has a sore throat.
He has a toothache.
She has a fever.
She has a headache.
He has a runny nose.
stomach
My mom rubbed my stomach.
dentist
He went to the dentist.
medicine
Mom gave me some medicine.
flu
She caught the flu.
didn’t take
didn’t stay
didn’t go
didn’t catch
didn’t have
didn’t sleep
went
didn’t eat
didn’t do
rubbed
had
took
didn’t feel
didn’t feel well
didn’t feel well
didn’t feel well yesterday.
had a headache.
had a high fever.
I had a stomachache.
had a runny nose.
had a sore throat.
I took some medicine.
took some medicine.
stayed in bed
I slept all day.
didn’t feel well
a cold.
had a high fever.
gave her some cold medicine.
*Answers may vary.
fever
medicine
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pages 32-35
holiday
Halloween
is on October 31
st
.
is a fun holiday.
wear Halloween costumes.
collect candy and chocolates.
June 1
st
Children’s Day in China is on June 1
st
.
August 13
th
Obon in Japan starts on August 13
th
.
light
We light
mukaebi
fire outside our house.
welcome
We welcome our ancestors to our home.
watch
We watch an Obon festival dance.
activities
We do fun activities.
presents
We get presents from our parents.
for free
We go to the movies and parks for free.
December 25
th
Christmas is on December 25
th
.
put up
We put up a Christmas tree.
write
We write Christmas cards.
exchange
We exchange Christmas presents.
It is a fun holiday.
is a wonderful holiday.
is an exciting holiday.
Halloween is on October 31
st
.
is in November.
is on June 1
st
We wear Halloween costumes.
makes a special dinner.
get many presents.
We collect candy and chocolates.
eat turkey and pumpkin pie.
do many fun activities.
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on
in
in
on
in
on
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put/spread
peel
spread/put
dish
bread
put
cut
top
I put/spread peanut butter on the bread.
I peel a banana and cut it in two.
I spread/put jam on another slice of bread.
I put the banana in a long dish.
I put the slices of bread together.
I put in 3 scoops of ice cream.
I cut the sandwich in half.
I add whipped cream on top.
spread
I spread pizza sauce on pita bread.
sprinkle
I sprinkle cheese over the sauce.
cheese
I put pepperoni slices over the cheese.
bake
I bake the pizza in the oven.
make spaghetti
make peanut butter and
jelly sandwiches
some spaghetti noodles.
some peanut butter and jam.
some spaghetti sauce.
some bread.
cook the noodles.
I put peanut butter on a slice of bread.
I heat the spaghetti sauce.
I spread jam on another slice of bread.
I put the noodles
I put the slices of bread together.
I pour the sauce
I cut the sandwich in half.
make turkey sandwiches.
some bread.
need some turkey and cheese.
also need some lettuce and tomatoes.
*Answers may vary.
bread
sandwich
some
a
some
a
a
want the sandwiches.
want to make sandwiches.
want lettuce in the sandwich.
will make the sandwiches.
puts lettuce in the sandwich.
will make the sandwiches.
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science
shuttle
saw real space shuttles.
to the space science museum.
tried on space suits.
talked to a real astronaut.
a spelling bee
There was a spelling bee at school.
soccer game
There was a soccer game at school.
against
We played against another school.
scored
I scored the winning goal.
won
We won the game.
class
My class played against another class.
spelled
We spelled the words correctly.
prize
My class won the first prize.
invited
I invited my friends to my birthday party.
party
The party was at an indoor playground.
watched
We watched a magic show.
presents
I got many great presents.
I had my birthday party at an indoor playground.
a spelling bee
a soccer game.
Yesterday was my best day.
was my best day.
was my best day.
We watched a magic show.
spelled the words correctly.
played against another school.
I got many great presents.
won the first prize.
scored the winning goal.
*Answers may vary.
against
with
to
about
with
scored the winning goal.
went to the soccer game.
was great.
scored the winning goal.
went to the soccer game.
was great.
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us
well
everywhere
off
late
There
couldn’t
had to
couldn’t
had to
couldn’t
had to
got out
My dog got out of the house.
looked
I looked everywhere for him.
couldn’t find
I couldn’t find him anywhere.
lost
My dog was lost for three days.
had
I had a terrible stomachache.
took
My mom took me to a doctor.
gave
The doctor gave me a shot.
had to stay
I had to stay in bed all afternoon.
rode
I rode my bike to the park.
were
There were many people.
fell off
I fell off my bike.
embarrassing
It was so embarrassing.
was my worst day.
my school bus.
didn’t do well
I lost my favorite pen.
school
favorite
was my worst day.
was my worst day.
Yesterday was my worst day.
rained a lot
had a terrible sore throat.
I rode my bike to the park.
didn’t have an umbrella.
took me
I fell off my bike.
fell into a puddle.
gave me a shot.
It was so embarrassing.
*Answers may vary.
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pyramids
Sphinx
went there by plane.
had a vacation in Egypt.
saw the amazing pyramids.
saw the Great Sphinx of Giza.
vacation
My family had a vacation in Peru.
at
board games
movies
picnic
We had a vacation at home.
We played board games.
We watched movies.
We had a picnic in the backyard.
by
We went there by plane.
visited
We visited Machu Picchu.
spent
We spent two days at Machu Picchu.
Arizona
My family had a vacation in Arizona.
dry
The weather was hot and dry.
cacti
We saw many huge cacti there.
tour
We did the Grand Canyon tour.
The weather was hot and dry.
watched movies.
went to Hawaii by plane.
had a vacation in Arizona.
a vacation at home.
had a vacation in Hawaii.
We saw many huge cacti there.
had a picnic in the backyard.
stayed at a hotel.
We did the Grand Canyon tour.
was the best vacation ever.
went to the beach every day.
*Answers may vary.
by boat
by subway
by car
by plane
by train
on foot
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million
filled
for
the
are
second largest
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain.
church
The Sagrada Familia is a famous church.
popular
Soccer is the most popular sport in Barcelona.
hosted
Barcelona hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics.
capital
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands.
750,000
About 750,000 people live in the city.
canals
Amsterdam is famous for its canals.
bikes
People ride their bikes around the city.
is a big harbor.
is in the city.
is famous for museums.
are in the city.
live in the city.
is a big harbor.
Island
Auckland is on New Zealand’s North Island.
million
About 1.5 million people live in Auckland.
harbors
Auckland has two harbors around it.
yachts
Auckland’s harbors are filled with yachts.
is the largest city
8.6 million people live
for tall skyscrapers.
are many theaters and museums
skyscraper
theaters
is the largest city in Ecuador.
is the capital of the Netherlands.
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain.
is the main port
About 750,000 people live
The Sagrada Familia is a famous church.
2.7 million people live
are many canals.
Soccer is the most popular sport in Barcelona.
are many interesting places
is famous for its canals.
Barcelona hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics.
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capital
history
1.4 billion people live in China.
is located in East Asia.
is the capital city of China.
has a long history.
Central Europe
8.5 million
French
German
chocolate
Indian Ocean
26 million
Malagasy
Lemurs
Switzerland is located in Central Europe.
About 8.5 million people live in Switzerland.
They speak German, French, Italian, and Romansh.
Switzerland is famous for its chocolate.
Madagascar is in the Indian Ocean.
About 26 million people live in Madagascar.
They speak Malagasy and French.
Lemurs are famous animals in Madagascar.
North America
130 million
Spanish
Tacos and burritos
Mexico is located in North America.
About 130 million people live in Mexico.
They speak Spanish.
Tacos and burritos are famous Mexican foods.
About 8.5 million people live in Switzerland.
130 million people live in Mexico.
is one of the largest countries in the world.
Switzerland is located in Central Europe.
is located in North America.
is located in South Asia.
They speak German, French, Italian, and Romansh.
is the capital city of Mexico.
1.3 billion people live in India.
It is famous for its chocolate.
speak Spanish.
are 22 different languages.
*Answers may vary.
one of the richest
one of the largest
one of the warmest
one of the coldest
one of the smallest
one of the most beautiful
one of the biggest
thousand
thousand
million
million
thousand
billion
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Sun
Earth is the third planet from the Sun.
life
There is life on Earth.
oceans
There are many oceans on Earth.
moon
It has one moon.
sixth
Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun.
second largest
It is the second largest planet in the solar system.
rings
It has beautiful rings.
many
It has many moons.
in the solar system.
from the Sun.
on Earth.
27 moons.
Venus is the second planet from the Sun.
Earth looks blue from space.
Mercury is the smallest planet in the solar system.
Neptune is bigger than Earth.
Jupiter
Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun.
biggest planet
It is the biggest planet in the solar system.
many bands
It has many bands on its surface.
small moons
It has four large moons and many small moons.
is the fourth planet
is smaller than Earth.
has two moons.
are Deimos and Phobos.
solar
Earth
is the fifth planet
is the second planet from the Sun.
Earth is the third planet from the Sun.
is the largest planet
is the hottest planet in the solar system.
There is life on Earth.
has many bands
is smaller than Earth.
There are many oceans on Earth.
has many small and large moons.
the “morning star.”
It has one moon.
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7
I borrow books next week.
8
James will stays at home tomorrow.
9
It is tuesday tomorrow.
10
She will sees animals at the zoo next weekend.
Circle the mistake. Write the correct sentence.
>
Write the correct form of the verb.
>
1
go
We
to the aquarium next Friday.
2
stay
My family
at home next week.
3
bake
My grandma
a pie tomorrow morning.
4
ride
David and I
bikes next Sunday.
5
play
Cindy
board games tomorrow night.
6
watch
My students
a movie tomorrow.
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dance
play the trumpet
1
Sally
2
Sally
3
David
4
David
will dance.
Write the sentence using will not or will not be.
>
5
She swims.
6
He is sad.
7
It snows a lot.
8
I play the piano.
9
We jump rope.
10
There is a field day.
She will not swim.
Sally
X
David
X
1
2
3
4
*
-> will, X -> will not
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I wants to be a pianist.
7
They will are artists in the future.
8
Lena will has piano concerts in Europe.
9
John teach math to children in the future.
10
He will is a baseball player.
Circle the mistake. Write the correct sentence.
>
Grammar Worksheet
3
Choose and complete the sentence using will.
>
1
Alice wants to be a pilot. She
planes.
2
Ben wants to be a movie star. He
in the movies.
3
Cindy wants to be a scientist. She
new things.
4
Lisa wants to be a writer. She
interesting stories.
5
Paul wants to be a doctor. He
sick people.
help write act discover fly
will fly
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>
Grammar Worksheet
4
1
I
at home all day yesterday.
2
We
excited at our brother’s wedding.
3
There
many people at the movie theater.
4
He
tired after the basketball game.
5
Sally
pretty at her wedding.
6
They
happy at the birthday party last night.
7
Jack
thirsty after the sack race.
Write the words in the correct order. Cross out the extra word(s).
>
8
cook
.
cooked
yesterday
We
some snacks
9
came
.
Judy
last week
to my house
comes
10
gives
You
gave
to your teacher
a present
.
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A
B
6
I eat some pizza for dinner yesterday.
7
My family visits Jeju island last year.
8
Mark watches a sunset last night.
9
Jen travels to London last winter.
10
They roast a chicken last weekend.
Circle the mistake. Write the correct sentence.
>
went
1
We go
to the cabin.
2
We have
a barbecue.
3
My mom and dad ski
.
4
We stay
in a cabin.
5
My brother and I take
a snowboarding lesson.
A
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1
dance
My friend
on stage last Sunday.
2
play
He
the piano last night.
3
buy
I
some flowers for my mom yesterday.
4
perform
Emily
well in the play last week.
5
go
Fred
to a violin concert last month.
6
enjoy
They
the musical last Friday.
Grammar Worksheet
6
Circle the correct word(s).
>
7
Amy sang and danced beautiful / beautifully .
8
We like the show very much / very well .
9
The students rapped interesting / interestingly .
10
Tony played the cello wonderful / wonderfully .
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1
The doctor checked my eyes.
2
She had a fever last night.
3
Ken doesn’t catch a cold.
4
You don’t have a sore throat.
5
They played outside.
Write the sentence using didn’t.
>
Write the correct past form of the verb.
>
6
go
I
to see a doctor last week.
7
have
Lucy
a runny nose last night.
8
doesn’t take
Tom
any medicine at home.
9
don’t stay
You
in bed.
10
don’t feel
She
well last night.
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Grammar Worksheet
8
Make and write the sentences.
>
7
My birthday
8
Dad
9
They
10
They
1
Halloween is
October 31
st
.
2
We traveled to New York
January.
3
My favorite holiday is
May. It is Children’s Day.
4
I visited my grandma
New Year’s Day.
5
My family enjoyed turkey
Thanksgiving Day.
6
They plant trees
Arbor Day.
Others
Subject
Verb
My birthday
Dad
They
is
do
bought
on May 7
th
a Christmas tree
fun activities
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1
I put some cucumbers on
bread.
2
She needs
ice cream on the apple pie.
3
Liam drinks
orange juice every morning.
4
Sandra ate
cheese and some cookies last night.
5
My brother had
milk and some popcorn yesterday.
6
You add
ham over the cheese.
Grammar Worksheet
9
Choose and write the words.
>
a slice of (3x) a glass of (2x) a scoop of
Circle the correct word(s).
>
7
Mom made a / some spaghetti sauce.
8
She needs two slice of / slices of bread.
9
I drank some / a glass of milk yesterday.
10
Jay added a scoop of / slice of cheese.
a slice of
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>
A
B
Circle the correct word.
>
6
My sister played tennis about / against Mom.
7
He wanted to talk about / with the movie last night.
8
Sam did his homework with / to me. I helped him.
9
Maria talked against / to the artist at the museum.
10
My team raced about / against another team last Tuesday.
1
I invite
my friends to my
birthday party.
2
My class play
against
another class in a spelling bee.
3
We spell
the words
correctly.
4
We watch
a magic show.
5
We win
the first prize
in the spelling bee.
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Mike lost his new hat.
2
Jessica got up late.
3
I got the flu.
4
Ben caught a bad cold yesterday.
5
My mom had a toothache.
Choose and write the correct sentence.
>
He couldn’t find it anywhere.
She had to see a dentist.
I had to stay in bed.
He couldn’t go camping.
She had to run to the bus stop.
Grammar Worksheet
11
Make and write the sentences.
>
6
I
7
I
8
There
9
The doctor
10
The doctor
Others
Subject
Verb
I
There
The doctor
couldn’t
was
gave
find her anywhere
him a shot
a test at school
He couldn’t find it anywhere.
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1
My mom usually goes to the market
.
2
My dad goes to work
.
3
My family goes to Grandpa’s house
.
4
My family sometimes travels to other countries
.
5
My family goes to the park
.
6
My family goes to the movie theater
.
Choose and complete the sentences about your family.
>
by plane by subway by car by bus by train on foot
7
They went to Canada on plane.
8
Our vacation in China was a best.
9
My brothers always go to church in foot.
10
Lucy and I went swim at the beach.
Circle the mistake. Write the correct sentence.
>
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7
There are many interesting place in the country.
8
Barcelona is the second large city in Spain.
9
The harbor are filled with ships.
10
It is in the south coast of the country.
Circle the mistake. Write the correct sentence.
>
1
New York is the largest / larger city in the US.
2
There are many tall skyscraper / skyscrapers in the town.
3
Baseball is the most / more popular sport in the country.
4
Chicago is smallest / smaller than New York.
5
The city is famous for / in its traditional food.
6
About two million / millions people live in the city.
Circle the correct word.
>
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Complete the sentence using the superlative form of the adjective.
>
7
5,000 = five
8
6,000,000 = six
9
35,000,000,000 = thirty-five
10
79,000,000 = seventy-nine
Choose and write the word.
>
thousand million (2x) billion
1
famous
Paris is one of the
cities in the world.
2
long
The Nile River is one of the
rivers in the world.
3
high
K2 is one of the
mountains in the world.
4
strong
A gorilla is one of the
animals in the world.
5
beautiful
Australia is one of the
countries in the world.
6
fast
A falcon is one of the
birds in the world.
most famous
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Choose the correct picture. Circle the correct word.
>
A
B
5
Mars look red from space.
6
Mars is small than Earth.
7
There are many ocean on Earth.
8
Saturn is the six planet from the Sun.
9
It have many moons and beautiful rings.
10
It has the larger mountain in the solar system.
Circle the mistake. Write the correct sentence.
>
1
Earth is the three / third planet from the Sun.
2
Jupiter has many band / bands on its surface.
3
Jupiter is the five / fifth planet from the Sun.
4
There is life on / at Earth.
A
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My First Writing 3
(Units 1-
4)
Unit
1
Unit
3
Unit
2
Unit
4
1
was
2
were
3
were
4
was
5
was
6
were
7
was
8
cook, We cooked some snacks
yesterday.
9
comes, Judy came to my house last
week.
10
gives, You gave a present to your
teacher.
1
Sally will dance.
2
Sally will not play the trumpet.
3
David will not dance.
4
David will play the trumpet.
5
She will not swim.
6
He will not be sad.
7
It will not snow a lot.
8
I will not play the piano.
9
We will not jump rope.
10
There will not be a field day.
1
will fly
2
will act
3
will discover
4
will write
5
will help
6
wants, I want to be a pianist.
7
are, They will be artists in the future.
8
has, Lena will have piano concerts in
Europe.
9
teach, John will teach math to children
in the future.
10
is, He will be a baseball player.
1
will go
2
will stay
3
will bake
4
will ride
5
will play
6
will watch
7
borrow, I will borrow books next week.
8
stays, James will stay at home
tomorrow.
9
tuesday, It is Tuesday tomorrow.
10
sees, She will see animals at the zoo
next weekend.
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(Units 5
-
8)
1
A, went
2
A, had
3
B, skied
4
A, stayed
5
B, took
6
eat, I ate some pizza for dinner yesterday.
7
visits, My family visited Jeju island last
year.
8
watches, Mark watched a sunset last
night.
9
travels, Jen traveled to London last
winter.
10
roast, They roasted a chicken last
weekend.
1
danced
2
played
3
bought
4
performed
5
went
6
enjoyed
7
beautifully
8
very much
9
interestingly
10
wonderfully
Unit
5
Unit
7
Unit
6
1
The doctor didn’t check my eyes.
2
She didn’t have a fever last night.
3
Ken didn’t catch a cold.
4
You didn’t have a sore throat.
5
They didn’t play outside.
6
went
7
had
8
didn’t take
9
didn’t stay
10
didn’t feel
Unit
8
1
on
2
in
3
in
4
on
5
on
6
on
7
My birthday is on May 7
th
.
8
Dad bought a Christmas tree.
9
They do fun activities.
10
They bought a Christmas tree.
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(Units 9
-12)
1
a slice of
2
a scoop of
3
a glass of
4
a slice of
5
a glass of
6
a slice of
7
some
8
slices of
9
a
10
slice of
Unit
9
Unit
11
Unit
10
Unit
12
1
by bus
2
by subway
3
by train
4
by plane
5
on foot
6
by car
*Answers may vary.
7
on, They went to Canada by plane.
8
a, Our vacation in China was the best.
9
in, My brothers always go to church on
foot.
10
swim, Lucy and I went swimming at the
beach.
1
A, invited
2
B, played
3
B, spelled
4
A, watched
5
B, won
6
against
7
about
8
with
9
to
10
against
1
He couldn’t find it anywhere.
2
She had to run to the bus stop.
3
I had to stay in bed.
4
He couldn’t go camping.
5
She had to see a dentist.
6
I couldn’t find her anywhere.
7
I gave him a shot.
8
There was a test at school.
9
The doctor couldn’t find her anywhere.
10
The doctor gave him a shot.
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(Units 13
-15)
1
largest
2
skyscrapers
3
most
4
smaller
5
for
6
million
7
place, There are many interesting
places in the country.
8
large, Barcelona is the second largest
city in Spain.
9
are, The harbor is filled with ships.
10
in, It is on the south coast of the
country.
1
most famous
2
longest
3
highest
4
strongest
5
most beautiful
6
fastest
7
thousand
8
million
9
billion
10
million
Unit
13
Unit
15
Unit
14
1
A, third
2
B, bands
3
B, fifth
4
A, on
5
look, Mars looks red from space.
6
small, Mars is smaller than Earth.
7
ocean, There are many oceans on
Earth.
8
six, Saturn is the sixth planet from the
Sun.
9
have, It has many moons and beautiful
rings.
10
larger, It has the largest mountain in
the solar system.
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Going to the Movies
My family will go to the park this Friday.
We like going to the park.
We eat will lunch at the park.
My sister will rides her bike.
my mother will read books.
I will fly a kite.
We will have fun at the park
Writing Checklist
1
Sentences begin with a capital letter.
4
Words are in the correct order.
2
Sentences end with a period.
5
The title describes the story.
3
Verbs are in the correct form.
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Teacher’s Day
We have Children’s Day every year
tomorrow is Children’s Day.
We will get presents.
We will goes to an amusement park.
We will watch a magic show.
We will milkshakes drink.
We will have so much fun.
Writing Checklist
1
Sentences begin with a capital letter.
4
Words are in the correct order.
2
Sentences end with a period.
5
The title describes the story.
3
Verbs are in the correct form.
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Our Toys
harry wants to be a doctor.
He will help sick people
Emily want to be a writer.
She will make children’s books.
I to want be an English teacher.
I will teach English to children.
I will be a good teacher.
Writing Checklist
1
Sentences begin with a capital letter.
4
Words are in the correct order.
2
Sentences end with a period.
5
The title describes the story.
3
Verbs are in the correct form.
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Writing Correction Worksheet 4
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My Aunt’s Wedding Day
last Sunday was my cousin’s birthday.
We went to my uncle’s house
There were a lot of people.
My mom brought nice gifts for cousin my.
My dad make my cousin a birthday cake.
I made my cousin a birthday card.
We were very happy.
Writing Checklist
1
Sentences begin with a capital letter.
4
Words are in the correct order.
2
Sentences end with a period.
5
The title describes the story.
3
Verbs are in the correct form.
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City Trip
my family went on a ski trip last weekend.
We go to a ski resort.
We were excited.
My mom and dad skied together
My brother and I took a snowboarding lesson.
rode We a cable car to the mountain top.
We had a good time.
Writing Checklist
1
Sentences begin with a capital letter.
4
Words are in the correct order.
2
Sentences end with a period.
5
The title describes the story.
3
Verbs are in the correct form.
Writing Correction Worksheet 5
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Writing Correction Worksheet 6
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The Exhibition
My family went to a musical Sunday last.
we like musicals very much.
The musical was at City Theater
The singers sang and dance beautifully.
It was very fun.
Mom, Dad, and I enjoyed the musical.
We all had a great time.
Writing Checklist
1
Sentences begin with a capital letter.
4
Words are in the correct order.
2
Sentences end with a period.
5
The title describes the story.
3
Verbs are in the correct form.
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Catching a Toothache
I am sick yesterday.
I caught the flu
I had a high fever.
My mom is our doctor.
She me checked.
she gave me some medicine.
I slept all day.
Writing Checklist
1
Sentences begin with a capital letter.
4
Words are in the correct order.
2
Sentences end with a period.
5
The title describes the story.
3
Verbs are in the correct form.
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Writing Correction Worksheet 8
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Mother’s Day in China
children’s Day in China is my favorite holiday.
It is June on 1
st
.
We do fun activities.
We get presents from our parents
We watches movies for free.
We go to parks for free too.
We all like Children’s Day.
Writing Checklist
1
Sentences begin with a capital letter.
4
Words are in the correct order.
2
Sentences end with a period.
5
The title describes the story.
3
Verbs are in the correct form.
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Writing Correction Worksheet 9
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Writing Checklist
1
Sentences begin with a capital letter.
4
Words are in the correct order.
2
Sentences end with a period.
5
The title describes the story.
3
Verbs are in the correct form.
Making Breakfast
I want to make dessert for my family.
I will make a banana split
I need a banana, ice cream, and whipped cream.
first, I peel a banana and cut it in two.
Next, I puts the banana in a long dish.
Then, I put three scoops of ice cream on the banana.
After that, add I whipped cream on top of the
ice cream.
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Writing Correction Worksheet 10
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The Magic Show
Last Friday was my day best.
There was a spelling bee at school.
There was four teams.
my class played against three other classes.
We spelled all the words correctly.
We won the first pri
e
The spelling bee was very exciting.
Writing Checklist
1
Sentences begin with a capital letter.
4
Words are in the correct order.
2
Sentences end with a period.
5
The title describes the story.
3
Verbs are in the correct form.
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Writing Correction Worksheet 11
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My Wedding Day
today was my worst day.
It was cold.
It rained a lot
My dog got out of the house.
I look everywhere for him.
I couldn’t him find anywhere.
My dog was lost for ten hours.
Writing Checklist
1
Sentences begin with a capital letter.
4
Words are in the correct order.
2
Sentences end with a period.
5
The title describes the story.
3
Verbs are in the correct form.
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Writing Correction Worksheet 12
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Vacation in Egypt
My family had a vacation in Ari
ona last year.
we went there by plane.
The weather is very hot and dry.
We saw many cacti there
They huge were.
We did the Grand Canyon tour.
We had a lot of fun in Ari
ona.
Writing Checklist
1
Sentences begin with a capital letter.
4
Words are in the correct order.
2
Sentences end with a period.
5
The title describes the story.
3
Verbs are in the correct form.
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Writing Correction Worksheet 13
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The City of Amsterdam
amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands.
It is largest the city in the Netherlands.
About 750,000 people live in the city
People in Amsterdam is from all over the world.
Amsterdam is famous for its canals.
Many people ride their bikes around city the.
There are a lot of fun things to do.
Writing Checklist
1
Sentences begin with a capital letter.
4
Words are in the correct order.
2
Sentences end with a period.
5
The title describes the story.
3
Verbs are in the correct form.
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Writing Correction Worksheet 14
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A Country in South America
mexico is located in North America.
Mexico is the eleventh most populous country
in the world
Mexico is the second most populous country
in Latin America.
About 130 million people in live Mexico.
They speaks Spanish.
Tacos and burritos are famous Mexican foods.
Many people like Mexican food.
Writing Checklist
1
Sentences begin with a capital letter.
4
Words are in the correct order.
2
Sentences end with a period.
5
The title describes the story.
3
Verbs are in the correct form.
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Writing Correction Worksheet 15
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The Smallest Planet
jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.
It is the fifth planet from the Sun.
It is between Mars and Saturn.
It is mostly made of gas
It have many bands on its surface.
It has a big red spot.
It has four large moons and many moons small.
Writing Checklist
1
Sentences begin with a capital letter.
4
Words are in the correct order.
2
Sentences end with a period.
5
The title describes the story.
3
Verbs are in the correct form.
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Writing Correction Worksheet Answer Key
(Units 1-
4)
My First Writing 3
Going to the
Park
My family will go to the park this Friday.
We like going to the park.
We will eat lunch at the park.
My sister will ride her bike.
My mother will read books.
I will fly a kite.
We will have fun at the park.
Children’s
Day
We have Children’s Day every year.
Tomorrow is Children’s Day.
We will get presents.
We will go to an amusement park.
We will watch a magic show.
We will drink milkshakes.
We will have so much fun.
Our
Dreams
Harry wants to be a doctor.
He will help sick people.
Emily wants to be a writer.
She will make children’s books.
I want to be an English teacher.
I will teach English to children.
I will be a good teacher.
My
Cousin’s Birthday
Last Sunday was my cousin’s birthday.
We went to my uncle’s house.
There were a lot of people.
My mom brought nice gifts for my cousin.
My dad made my cousin a birthday cake.
I made my cousin a birthday card.
We were very happy.
Unit
1
Unit
2
Unit
3
Unit
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8)
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Ski
Trip
My family went on a ski trip last weekend.
We went to a ski resort.
We were excited.
My mom and dad skied together.
My brother and I took a snowboarding
lesson.
We rode a cable car to the mountain top.
We had a good time.
The
Musical
My family went to a musical last Sunday.
We like musicals very much.
The musical was at City Theater.
The singers sang and danced beautifully.
It was very fun.
Mom, Dad, and I enjoyed the musical.
We all had a great time.
Catching
the Flu
I was sick yesterday.
I caught the flu.
I had a high fever.
My mom is our doctor.
She checked me.
She gave me some medicine.
I slept all day.
Children’s
Day in China
Children’s Day in China is my favorite
holiday.
It is on June 1
st
.
We do fun activities.
We get presents from our parents.
We watch movies for free.
We go to parks for free too.
We all like Children’s Day.
Unit
5
Unit
6
Unit
7
Unit
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-12)
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Making
Dessert
I want to make dessert for my family.
I will make a banana split.
I need a banana, ice cream, and whipped
cream.
First, I peel a banana and cut it in two.
Next, I put the banana in a long dish.
Then, I put three scoops of ice cream on
the banana.
After that, I add whipped cream on top of
the ice cream.
The
Spelling Bee
Last Friday was my best day.
There was a spelling bee at school.
There were four teams.
My class played against three other
classes.
We spelled all the words correctly.
We won the first prize.
The spelling bee was very exciting.
My
Worst
Day
Today was my worst day.
It was cold.
It rained a lot.
My dog got out of the house.
I looked everywhere for him.
I couldn’t find him anywhere.
My dog was lost for ten hours.
Vacation in
Arizona
My family had a vacation in Arizona last
year.
We went there by plane.
The weather was very hot and dry.
We saw many cacti there.
They were huge.
We did the Grand Canyon tour.
We had a lot of fun in Arizona.
Unit
9
Unit
10
Unit
11
Unit
12
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The City of Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital of the
Netherlands.
It is the largest city in the Netherlands.
About 750,000 people live in the city.
People in Amsterdam are from all over the
world.
Amsterdam is famous for its canals.
Many people ride their bikes around the
city.
There are a lot of fun things to do.
A Country in
North
America
Mexico is located in North America.
Mexico is the eleventh most populous
country in the world.
Mexico is the second most populous
country in Latin America.
About 130 million people live in Mexico.
They speak Spanish.
Tacos and burritos are famous Mexican
foods.
Many people like Mexican food.
The
Largest
Planet
Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar
system.
It is the fifth planet from the Sun.
It is between Mars and Saturn.
It is mostly made of gas.
It has many bands on its surface.
It has a big red spot.
It has four large moons and many small
moons.
Unit
13
Unit
14
Unit
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Placement Recommendation
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My First Writing 3
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from studying
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first.
21-
40
The student knows some of the skills covered in
My First Writing 3
. Starting
My First Writing 3
following a review of
My First Writing 2
is the recommended
course of action.
41-70
The student is ready to begin studying
My First Writing 3
.
71
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80
The student knows the majority of skills covered in
My First Writing 3
. Starting
My Next Writing 1
following a review of
My First Writing 3
is the recommended
course of action.
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The student is ready to begin
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Scoring Rubric
The
My First Writing 3
Placement Test has been designed to help teachers accurately place students
in the appropriate level of the series by evaluating students’ existing knowledge. The test questions
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My First Writing 3
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Placement Test Information
1
Print or photocopy the test pages.
2
Make sure students are comfortable and know how to complete the questions.
3
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appropriate class. There are 20 questions, and each question is worth 5 points.
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exhibition Mars musical spelling bee concert play
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4
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5
3
6
Placement Test
Write the words in the correct order.
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7
weekend
will
next
My family
go hiking
.
8
go to
the zoo
Children’s Day
They
.
on
9
about
We
the
talked
soccer game
.
10
is
from the Sun
Mercury
planet
the first
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(5 points each)
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E.g.
China is one of the largest country.
18
We go to the park yesterday.
19
The singer sang wonderful.
20
Amy don’t play outside yesterday.
China is one of the largest countries.
Look, circle, and write the word.
(5 points each)
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15
My family had
vacation in Hawaii.
a
a
b
an
c
some
16
We went to Hawaii
plane.
a
with
b
on
c
by
17
We
at a hotel.
a
staying
b
stayed
c
are stay
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11
We are / will be happy now.
13
I drink a / some glass of milk.
12
She will swims / swim in the competition.
14
He didn’t do very good / well .
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We are get up early tomorrow.
6
He will buys new books tomorrow.
7
She will visited our grandma this Sunday.
8
I am will watch a movie tomorrow night.
9
My family is eat out next weekend.
10
Ben will making dinner tonight.
Circle the mistake. Write the correct sentence.
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Look and circle the correct word.
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a
make
b
borrow
a
play
b
read
a
eat
b
fly
a
go
b
watch
1
3
2
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E.g.
We are / will be very happy now.
5
Sue will have / has fun tomorrow.
6
There will be / is a field day next year.
7
Jim will be / is very excited now.
8
He is / will be very sad tomorrow.
9
She watch / watches movies all day.
10
They will go not / not go to school.
We are very happy now.
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1
3
2
4
r
n
i
k
d
h
r
e
c
e
h
w
t
c
a
y
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p
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doctor movie star writer scientist teacher pianist
1
4
2
5
3
6
7
doctors
Amy and Tom
be
will
in the future
.
8
will
buildings
I
beautiful
build
.
9
She
swim
will
the Olympics
in
.
10
runner
will
be
John
the fastest
.
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He is at the library yesterday.
6
My dad cooks dinner last Sunday.
7
They was at home last weekend.
8
My friends sang a song for I.
9
I writed a letter to my cousin yesterday.
10
We making a birthday card last night.
Circle the mistake. Write the correct sentence.
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Look and circle the correct words.
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a
wedding day
b
first birthday
a
first birthday
b
Mother’s Day
a
Mother’s Day
b
family get-together
a
wedding day
b
Mother’s Day
1
3
2
4
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1
3
2
4
n
b
c
i
a
u
o
t
r
city
e m r
c
f
a
i
p
r
i
t
p
ski
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5
We go / went swimming yesterday.
6
They were / ate ice cream last night.
7
He stayed / walked at a hotel.
8
She will be / was happy yesterday.
9
My dad built / build a campfire.
10
You took / ate a train last month.
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a
painting
b
play
a
concert
b
museum
a
exhibition
b
painter
a
gallery
b
musical
1
3
2
4
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>
5
He played the piano wonderful / wonderfully .
6
The play was excitingly / exciting .
7
I liked the movie very much / very well .
8
We played beautifully / beautiful music.
9
Jay had / has a great time yesterday.
10
We see / saw a musical last week.
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headache
fever
toothache
runny nose
sore throat
stomachache
1
4
2
5
3
6
7
rub
Dad
didn’t
my
stomach
.
8
a
had
I
stomachache
bad
.
9
in
all day
bed
Tom
stayed
.
10
feel
today
We
well
didn’t
.
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for free put up June 1
st
December 25
th
5
Family Day is on February in Canada.
6
My favorite holiday is at the winter.
7
Thanksgiving started at 1621.
8
Children wear costumes in Halloween.
9
Children’s Day in Korea is at May 5
th
.
10
They visit temples at New Year’s Day.
Circle the mistake. Write the correct sentence.
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1
Children’s Day in China is on
.
2
Christmas is on
.
3
Children go to the movies and parks
on
Children’s Day in China.
4
People
a Christmas tree.
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a
butter
b
sandwich
a
cheese
b
lettuce
a
scoop
b
dish
a
spaghetti
b
banana split
1
3
2
4
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>
5
My mom bought an / some oranges.
6
Joe ate a / some slice of cheese.
7
We want an / some chocolate.
8
They need a / some peanut butter.
9
There is a / some jar of honey.
10
I had a / some scoop of ice cream.
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(Page 1/2)
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a (2x) some (2x)
1
John wants
slice of pizza.
3
My mom needs
tomatoes.
2
There are
egg sandwiches.
4
I drink
glass of water.
Circle the correct word(s).
(5 points each)
>
5
There are / will be a lot of people at the picnic now.
6
We want to be / are famous artists in the future.
7
The ballet dancers danced beautiful / beautifully .
Write the words in the correct order.
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8
mom
their
flowers
They
bought
.
9
go to
the
dentist
didn’t
She
.
10
yesterday
were
There
people
a lot of
.
Midterm Test (Units 1-
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11
I will goes camping this weekend.
12
People plant trees in Arbor Day.
13
She will not bakes cookies for us tomorrow.
14
They liked the movie very well.
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(5 points each)
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Choose and write the sentence.
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visited took watched stayed went had
15
16
17
18
19
Bali last weekend
a plane to Bali
at a nice hotel
bike riding around the hotel
a sunrise
a wonderful time
20
15
16
17
18
19
20
My family
We
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won soccer game spelled prize
5
My brother went about the museum.
6
They played to another team.
7
I learned with planets in science class.
8
Kate played about her friends yesterday.
9
He raced to his mom, and he won.
10
We talk about John last week.
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>
1
There was a
at school.
2
My class won the first
.
3
We
the words correctly.
4
We
the soccer game.
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fell off had had to stay rode
1
I
a terrible stomachache.
2
I
my bike to the park.
3
I
in bed all evening.
4
I
my bike. It was so embarrassing.
5
Ann was sick. She couldn’t went to work.
6
My room was messy. I had to cleans it.
7
Kate woke up very lately this morning.
8
The doctor gave he a shot yesterday.
9
There were an English test at school.
10
We had on finish our homework by today.
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5
I usually go to school by foot.
6
Sally did many fun things in home.
7
My dad goes to work on car.
8
We went to the island in boat.
9
They go to Grandma’s house at train.
10
Cody goes to the library at subway.
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a
vacation
b
backyard
a
beach
b
picnic
a
plane
b
train
a
cacti
b
pyramids
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3
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Island harbors canals capital
1
Amsterdam is the
of the Netherlands.
2
Auckland is on New Zealand’s North
.
3
Amsterdam is famous for its
.
4
Auckland has two
around it.
5
Many people live on the city.
6
New York is largest than Chicago.
7
About six millions people live in the city.
8
Seoul is famous by its subway system.
9
He is the good soccer player ever.
10
There are many tall building in the city.
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tacos chocolate Central Europe North America
1
Mexico is located in
.
2
Switzerland is located in
.
3
Burritos and
are famous Mexican foods.
4
Switzerland is famous for its
.
5
There are five thousands people here.
6
Brazil is one of the bigger countries.
7
One of the coldest countries are Finland.
8
Sudan is one of the hottest country.
9
Singapore is one of the most small countries.
10
It is one of the most beautifulest countries.
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Switzerland
Mexico
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sixth largest bands rings
1
Jupiter is the
planet in the solar system.
2
Saturn has beautiful
.
3
Jupiter has four large moons and many
.
4
Saturn is the
planet from the Sun.
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5
Uranus have / has 27 moons.
6
Mercury is smaller / smallest than Earth.
7
There is water / waters on Earth.
8
Earth look / looks blue from space.
9
Venus is a / the hottest planet.
10
There are / is no life on Jupiter.
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Final Test (Units 10
-15)
Write the words in the correct order.
(5 points each)
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8
anywhere
find
my turtle
couldn’t
I
.
9
had to
night
study
Fred
last
.
10
for
parks
It is
its large
famous
.
5
Saturn have many moons.
6
We went with the museum yesterday.
7
It is the second large city.
Circle the mistake. Write the correct sentence.
(5 points each)
>
Write is, are, was, or were.
(5 points each)
>
1
There
a soccer game yesterday.
2
The weather
very cold today.
3
We
at the magic show now.
4
There
a lot of people at the park last weekend.
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(5 points each)
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on by to against
11
Finn talked
his mother.
13
They went there
train.
12
I go to school
foot.
14
Ann raced
Jenny.
Choose and write the sentence.
(5 points each)
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slipped was didn’t have fell had to run rained
15
16
17
18
19
my worst day
a lot after school
an umbrella
home from the bus stop
and fell in the rain
into a puddle
20
15
16
17
18
19
20
Today
My
backpack
I
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Unit Tests (Units 1-
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Midterm Test
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Unit Tests (Units 10
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Final Test
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Answer Key
Placement Test
1
play
2
spelling bee
3
exhibition
4
Mars
5
musical
6
concert
7
My family will go hiking next weekend.
8
They go to the zoo on Children’s Day.
9
We talked about the soccer game.
10
Mercury is the first planet from the Sun.
11
are
12
swim
13
a
14
well
15
ⓐ
16
ⓒ
17
ⓑ
18
We went to the park yesterday.
19
The singer sang wonderfully.
20
Amy didn’t play outside yesterday.
Unit 1
Test
1
ⓑ
2
ⓐ
3
ⓐ
4
ⓑ
5
are, We will get up early tomorrow.
6
buys, He will buy new books tomorrow.
7
visited, She will visit our grandma this
7
Sunday.
8
am will, I will watch a movie tomorrow
8
night.
9
is, My family will eat out next weekend.
10
making, Ben will make dinner tonight.
Unit 2
Test
1
play
2
watch
3
drink
4
cheer
5
will have, Sue will have fun tomorrow.
6
will be, There will be a field day next year.
7
is, Jim is very excited now.
8
will be, He will be very sad tomorrow.
9
watches, She watches movies all day.
10
not go, They will not go to school.
Unit 3
Test
1
scientist
2
doctor
3
writer
4
pianist
5
movie star
6
teacher
7
Amy and Tom will be doctors in the future.
8
I will build beautiful buildings.
9
She will swim in the Olympics.
10
John will be the fastest runner.
Unit 4
Test
1
ⓐ
2
ⓑ
3
ⓐ
4
ⓑ
5
is, He was at the library yesterday.
6
cooks, My dad cooked dinner last Sunday.
7
was, They were at home last weekend.
8
I, My friends sang a song for me.
9
writed,
I wrote a letter to my cousin yesterday.
10
making, We made a birthday card last
10
night.
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Unit 5
Test
1
cabin
2
trip
3
tour
4
campfire
5
went, We went swimming yesterday.
6
ate, They ate ice cream last night.
7
stayed, He stayed at a hotel.
8
was, She was happy yesterday.
9
built, My dad built a campfire.
10
took, You took a train last month.
Unit 6
Test
1
ⓑ
2
ⓐ
3
ⓐ
4
ⓑ
5
wonderfully, He played the piano
5
wonderfully.
6
exciting, The play was exciting.
7
very much, I liked the movie very much.
8
beautiful, They played beautiful music.
9
had, Jay had a great time yesterday.
10
saw, We saw a musical last week.
Unit 7
Test
1
toothache
2
headache
3
stomachache
4
fever
5
runny nose
6
sore throat
7
Dad didn’t rub my stomach.
8
I had a bad stomachache.
9
Tom stayed in bed all day.
10
We didn’t feel well today.
Unit 8
Test
1
June 1
st
2
December 25
th
3
for free
4
put up
5
on, Family Day is in February in Canada.
6
at, My favorite holiday is in the winter.
7
at, Thanksgiving started in 1621.
8
in, Children wear costumes on Halloween.
9
at, Children’s Day in Korea is on May 5
th
.
10
at, They visit temples on New Year’s Day.
Unit 9
Test
1
ⓑ
2
ⓑ
3
ⓐ
4
ⓐ
5
some, My mom bought some oranges.
6
a, Joe ate a slice of cheese.
7
some, We want some chocolate.
8
some, They need some peanut butter.
9
a, There is a jar of honey.
10
a, I had a scoop of ice cream.
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Midterm Test
1
a
2
some
3
some
4
a
5
are
6
be
7
beautifully
8
They bought their mom flowers.
9
She didn’t go to the dentist.
10
There were a lot of people yesterday.
11
goes, I will go camping this weekend.
12
in, People plant trees on Arbor Day.
13
bakes, She will not bake cookies for us
13
tomorrow.
14
well, They liked the movie very much.
15
My family visited Bali last weekend.
16
We took a plane to Bali.
17
We stayed at a nice hotel.
18
We went bike riding around the hotel.
19
We watched a sunrise.
20
We had a wonderful time.
Question Index (Midterm Test)
Question
Unit
Question
Unit
1
U9
11
U1
2
U9
12
U8
3
U9
13
U2
4
U9
14
U6
5
U2
15
U5
6
U3
16
U5
7
U6
17
U5
8
U4
18
U5
9
U7
19
U5
10
U4
20
U5
Unit 10
Test
1
soccer game
2
prize
3
spelled
4
won
5
about, My brother went to the museum.
6
to, They played against another team.
7
with, I learned about planets in science
7
class.
8
about, Kate played with her friends
8
yesterday.
9
to, He raced against his mom, and he won.
10
talk, We talked about John last week.
Unit 11
Test
1
had
2
rode
3
had to stay
4
fell off
5
went, Ann was sick. She couldn’t go to
5
work.
6
cleans, My room was messy. I had to
6
clean it.
7
lately,
Kate woke up very late this morning.
8
he, The doctor gave him a shot yesterday.
9
were, There was an English test at school.
10
on, We had to finish our homework by
10
today.
Unit 12
Test
1
ⓐ
2
ⓑ
3
ⓑ
4
ⓑ
5
by, I usually go to school on foot.
6
in, Sally did many fun things at home.
7
on, My dad goes to work by car.
8
in, We went to the island by boat.
9
at, They go to Grandma’s house by train.
10
at, Cody goes to the library by subway.
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Unit 13
Test
1
capital
2
Island
3
canals
4
harbors
5
on, Many people live in the city.
6
largest, New York is larger than Chicago.
7
millions, About six million people live in
7
the city.
8
by, Seoul is famous for its subway system.
9
good, He is the best soccer player ever.
10
building, There are many tall buildings in
10
the city.
Unit 14
Test
1
North America
2
Central Europe
3
tacos
4
chocolate
5
thousands,
There are five thousand people here.
5
or There are five people here.
6
bigger, Brazil is one of the biggest
6
countries.
7
are, One of the coldest countries is Finland.
8
country, Sudan is one of the hottest
8
countries.
9
most small, Singapore is one of the
9
smallest countries.
10
beautifulest, It is one of the most
10
beautiful countries.
Unit 15
Test
1
largest
2
rings
3
bands
4
sixth
5
has, Uranus has 27 moons.
6
smaller, Mercury is smaller than Earth.
7
water, There is water on Earth.
8
looks, Earth looks blue from space.
9
the, Venus is the hottest planet.
10
is, There is no life on Jupiter.
Final Test
1
was
2
is
3
are
4
were
5
have, Saturn has many moons.
6
with, We went to the museum yesterday.
7
large, It is the second largest city.
8
I couldn’t find my turtle anywhere.
9
Fred had to study last night.
10
It is famous for its large parks.
11
to
12
on
13
by
14
against
15
Today was my worst day.
16
It rained a lot after school.
17
I didn’t have an umbrella.
18
I had to run home from the bus stop.
19
I slipped and fell in the rain.
20
My backpack fell into a puddle.
Question Index (Final Test)
Question
Unit
Question
Unit
1
U10
11
U10
2
U12
12
U12
3
U10
13
U12
4
U11
14
U10
5
U15
15
U11
6
U10
16
U11
7
U14
17
U11
8
U11
18
U11
9
U11
19
U11
10
U13
20
U11
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