Instructions
Read the instructions for each section carefully and answer the questions to the best of your ability. Good luck!
Section 1: Super Synonyms & Awesome Antonyms
A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same as another word (e.g., happy/joyful). An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word (e.g., hot/cold).
Complete the table below by finding one synonym and one antonym for each word from the word banks provided.
Synonym Word Bank: courageous, large, chilly, joyful, quick
Antonym Word Bank: cowardly, small, hot, sad, slow
| Word | Synonym | Antonym |
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| Happy | ||
| Big | ||
| Fast | ||
| Cold | ||
| Brave |
Section 2: Parts of Speech Power
Read each sentence. Identify the underlined word by writing Noun, Verb, Adjective, or Adverb on the line provided.
- The sleepy cat napped in the sun. ____________________
- The girl ran quickly to catch the bus. ____________________
- My favorite book is on the shelf. ____________________
- Birds fly high in the sky. ____________________
- He ate a delicious piece of cake. ____________________
Section 3: Reading Comprehension
Read the short story below and answer the questions that follow.
Leo the chameleon wasn't like the others. While his friends could change colors to blend in with leaves and flowers, Leo could only turn bright yellow. This made hide-and-seek very difficult! One day, a large, hungry snake slithered by. All the other chameleons blended in perfectly, but Leo stood out like a little banana on a branch. Terrified, Leo did the only thing he could think of: he puffed up his chest and let out a tiny, squeaky roar. The snake was so surprised to see a bright yellow chameleon trying to be fierce that it got confused and slithered away to find an easier meal. From that day on, Leo was proud of his unique color.
- What was Leo's main problem at the beginning of the story?
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- What color could Leo turn?
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- How did Leo scare away the hungry snake?
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- What lesson did Leo learn by the end of the story?
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Section 4: Creative Writing Corner
You discover a small, wooden box buried in your backyard. When you open it, a tiny, glowing creature flies out and says, "Thank you for freeing me! I will grant you one wish." What do you wish for and why? Write at least three sentences.
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Answer Key
Section 1: Super Synonyms & Awesome Antonyms
| Word | Synonym | Antonym |
|---|---|---|
| Happy | joyful | sad |
| Big | large | small |
| Fast | quick | slow |
| Cold | chilly | hot |
| Brave | courageous | cowardly |
Section 2: Parts of Speech Power
- The sleepy cat napped in the sun. Adjective
- The girl ran quickly to catch the bus. Adverb
- My favorite book is on the shelf. Noun
- Birds fly high in the sky. Verb
- He ate a delicious piece of cake. Adjective
Section 3: Reading Comprehension
- He could not change colors to blend in like the other chameleons.
- He could only turn bright yellow.
- He puffed up his chest and let out a tiny, squeaky roar, which surprised the snake.
- He learned to be proud of what makes him unique/different. (Answers may vary but should be similar in meaning).
Section 4: Creative Writing Corner
Answers will vary. The student should write at least three sentences describing a wish and the reason for it.