1. Which synonym for stranger might your use to describe someone who comes to your classroom and gives a talk about careers? Explain your answer.
2. Which synonym for stranger might you use to describe someone who r moves to a new city or country? Explain your answer.
stranger
strangern,1 newcomer; uninvited person; visitor
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After reading “A Tough Act To Follow,” fi ll in the Sequence Chart to help you identify the sequence of events.
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The Instruments Return
Omar was the owner of the Bebop Theater. One night, he was working late in his office. At midnight, Omar was surprised by a barely audible screech that drifted through his closed door. “Who’s there?” Omar bellowed. Then he ran out to the auditorium.
“It’s us, Omar,” came a shout. A clarinet was talking! Next to the clarinet Omar fo und a trumpet, a clarinet, and a drum set. They all grinned at Omar.
“I know you, fellows!” said Omar. He never forgot the sharp instruments that played by themselves.
“Omar, we’re tired of traveling. We want to play all our shows at the Bebop Theater,” the clarinet said.
“Okay, I’ll sign you to a contract,” Omar said. “Now let’s get serious and play some jazz.” The instruments began to jam. After they finished their first tune, Omar clapped and cheered.
1. Underline words with the ow sound, as inw brownie or proud.
2. Circle the words in the passage that include the Latin root wordaud, which means “to hear.”
3. What happens right after Omar asks, “Who’s there?”
4. What is the last thing that happens in the passage?
5. Something that is can be heard.
serious forgotten audible
At Home:Reread the passage and talk about your favorite instrument.
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The Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is a striking domed temple located in Agra, India. Constructed more than three centuries ago, it is one of the man-made wonders of the world. Every year, between 2 million and 4 million tourists visit the Taj Mahal. Most of them are amazed by what they see.
The Taj Mahal is made of bright white marble and is decorated with gardens and detailed artwork. More than 20,000 workers were needed to build it, along with a thousand elephants to carry supplies.
A Mughal emperor commanded that the Taj Mahal be built as a tomb for his wife. He wanted its beauty to outshine that of any other building in the world. It is hard to say whether the emperor got his wish. But almost every person agrees that a place like the Taj Mahal will never be built again.
1. Underline the wordseveryyy most, and, never that signal generalizations r in the passage.
2. Put a box around the sentence that is a generalization identifying how tourists feel about the Taj Mahal.
3. Why might people think that a place like the Taj Mahal will never be built again?
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The Jazz Lesson
Becky frowned as she played the jazz song on the piano. “It doesn’t sound right,” she said after she finished.
Then her teacher knew it was time for some advice. “You’re doing fine. But remember, jazz isn’t just about playing the notes on the page. True jazz comes from your heart and soul.”
Becky thought about this advice. Later, she went home and listened to jazz music on the radio for hours. At her next lesson, Becky played the song better than ever!
1. Underline the wordsnext,then, and later that signal sequencer in the passage.
2. What is the last event that happens in the story? Put a box around the sentence that tells about it.
3. What happens right after Becky complains about her playing?
This is a signal
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Digraphs are two consonants working together to make one sound. Examples include th, sh, wh, andph, as inthat, fi sh, whisperrr, andgraph.
A. Draw a line under the word that best completes each sentence.
Write the word on the line.
1. Shirley wore a dress to the school dance.
what white whines
2. The was the biggest animal at the zoo.
elephant goldfish theaterfi
3. Theo arrived just as the was locking the store.
share wish shopkeeper 4. Paul his clay and formed a vase.
shaped shades sheriff
5. I always bring a fi lled with water to soccer practice.fi think tank thermos
6. Sasha a happy tune.
shined whistled wiped
7. The showed how prices rose over time.
graph path shack
8. Beth found an in the cake batter, so she took it out.
gather booth eggshell
B. Go back and circle the digraphs th,sh, wh, and phin the words above.
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