WEEK #9 ANSWERS

WEEK #9 ANSWERS
1. thank 
2. tank
3. rank
4. prank
5. plank
6. plan
7. plane
8. lane
9. lean
10. lease
11. please

WEEK #9: FINAL WEEK- WORD LADDER

WEEK #9: FINAL WEEK- WORD LADDER
This is the final week for the summer blog. This is a Word Ladder. Start at the bottom with #1 to build words. Each word builds off the other. Use the clues to help you know how to change each word. Each one is worth .25, making this blog entry worth 2.75

bonus points. 

WEEK #8 ANSWERS

WEEK #8 ANSWERS
1. baking soda
2. Pop Tarts
3. chocolate chips
4. Betty Crocker
5. stovetop
6. team
7. club
8. troop
9. army
10. congregation
11. concrete
12. abstract
13. concrete
14. concrete
15. abstract
16. concrete
17. concrete
18. abstract
19. abstract
20. concrete

WEEK #8 NOUNS

WEEK #8 NOUNS
Each question is worth .15 making this activity worth 3 bonus points.
There are many different types of nouns. 
Compound nouns- a combination of words either as one or more words that stands for a single person, place, or thing. example- peanut butter
Collective nouns- a word that stands for a group. example- class
Abstract- a noun that cannot be seen, felt, heard, smelled, or tasted
Concrete- a noun that can be seen, felt, heard, smelled, or tasted

Compound Nouns: Find the compound noun in each sentence. 

1. Baking soda is used a lot in cooking and baking.

2. Did you know that Pop Tarts can be incorporated in other recipes?

3. Add chocolate chips to any cookie to make it tastier.

4. If you are looking for a cheap and tasty cake, buy Betty Crocker.

5. Even though the oven is the most common baking tool, you can still use the stovetop as well. 

Collective Nouns: Find the collective noun in each sentence.

6. My basketball team is hosting a fundraiser for cancer on Saturday.

7. Being a part of a club that participates in service projects means a lot to me.

8.  Their Girl Scout troop is selling candy bars to buy shoes for needy kids.

9. If you want to participate in making packages for the army, be at the church by 5:00P.M.

10. The other day, Father Daryl asked the congregation to donate money.

Abstract or Concrete: Label each of the following as abstract (abs) or concrete (con).  

11. Apple _______         

12. Bravery _______         

13. Paragraph _______             

14. Pencil _______

15. Talent _______        

16. Family _______           

17. Bicycle _______          

18. Air _______             

19. Anger _______             

20. Lion _______

WEEK #7 SUMMER EXPOSITORY PARAGRAPH

WEEK #7 SUMMER EXPOSITORY PARAGRAPH
It is time for a little bit of writing. How have you been spending your summer vacation? My days have been spent cleaning and organizing my basement. Oh what a mess! It will be such a relief when it is finished. 
THE TASK
1. Write an expository paragraph explaining your summer vacation so far. You can focus on a typical day or a highlight from your vacation so far.
2. Your paragraph needs to have a topic sentence, at least 3 body sentences, and a closing sentence.
GRADING
1. 1 point for organization
2. 1 point for ideas
3. 1 point for conventions
I look forward to reading about your summer vacations. 

WEEK #6 ANSWERS

WEEK #6 ANSWERS

1. for some breakfast
2. inside the refrigerator
3. on the counter
4. after breakfast
5. until 7:00P.M.
6. by dinnertime
7. with chicken, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream
8. at midnight
9. of the sun
10. under my pillow

WEEK #6 PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES

WEEK #6 PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES
Directions: Read each sentence. Identify the one prepositional phrase in each. Each is worth .3 making this activity worth 3 bonus points.
1. When I woke up, I was starving for some breakfast.
2. I looked inside the refrigerator, but nothing looked good.
3. I noticed some donuts on the counter, so I ate those.
4. After breakfast, my friend and I got together.
5. We rode our bikes, played basketball, and swam until 7:00P.M.
6. By dinnertime, I was exhausted and barely stayed awake.
7. Even though I was tired, I ate tacos with chicken, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream.
8. At midnight, I fell asleep while watching Netflix.
9. I couldn't help but wake up when the rays of the sun invaded my room.
10. I put my head under my pillow and ignored the sun.