Included in This Packet Is Some Work for Your Children to Work on While We Are Waiting for the Green Light to Return to School

Dear Parent/Guardian,

It was great to speak with so many of you over the past few days! Included in this packet is some work for your children to work on while we are waiting for the green light to return to school. No stress! Just a few pages a day and some time on the computer if you have access to the internet. We hope this helps your child pass the time and keeps them engaged in learning.

We hope everyone remains healthy and we look forward to returning to school soon!

The Fourth Grade Team

Buckley Carpenter Elementary

If your child has access to a computer these are the resources that they can use while we are out of school.

Ms. Perry and Mrs. Taylor-Hurt’s classes please login into prodigy and work on the math assigned there.

Prodigy Game https://play.prodigygame.com/

Mrs. McCloud’s class login to your Clever account and go into Freckle. You may work on the Math and/or Reading assigned in there.

https://clever.com/oauth/sis/login

All students may login to MyOn via their Clever account to read books and take quizzes. https://clever.com/oauth/sis/login Adjectives

worksheets and resources

Adjectives

Adjectives are words that describe a noun. Adjectives can include descriptions of how a noun acts, looks, feels, smells, tastes, or sounds. Sometimes nouns will act like adjectives when they describe another noun. For example, a tree house is a house located in a tree. Possessive adjectives show the owner of a noun. My, your, his, and her are all possessive adjectives. Numbers are also adjectives.

Underline or highlight the adjectives in each sentence.

1. Henry stared down at the brown dog.

2. Lila ate chocolate ice cream.

3. I have six cookies.

4. Kyle went to the store to buy strawberry yogurt.

5. Nina did a beautiful dance across the stage.

6. The gray cat sat on the orange chair.

7. Gina was fun to play with at recess.

8. The cow was black, but she made white milk.

9. The seven little puppies ran around the huge yard.

10. My favorite blanket is blue and white.

11. Louise ran around the circular track.

12. Where are my pink socks?

13. That movie was so long!

14. Jamie is my best friend.

15. That hat is his.

1. Sarah ran outside to see if it was raining. ______

2. The loud thunder made the dog run and hide. ______

3. The birds flew through the air singing. ______

4. The President lives in Washington D.C. ______

5. What do you use a jump rope for? ______

6. I was excited to get a new trampoline. ______

Directions: Write Common or Proper next to each noun.

7. Mrs. Jones ______8. school ______

9. Shoes ______10. Dr. Wells ______

11. Nikes ______12. football ______

13. shark ______14. Sea World ______

Directions: Read the sentences below. Circle any Proper noun in red and underline and common noun in yellow.

15. Jessica called her mom on her cell phone and asked her to pick up pizza from Pizza Hut.

16. It was a fun day at Spring Creek Elementary School.

17. The blue truck drove past the hospital on their way to Bush Airport.

18. Cory and Daniel play baseball for the Astros.

19. My family took a trip to California to visit the San Diego Zoo.

20. There is a football, baseball, and basketball for my brother to play with.

Created By: 3rdGradeJunkie Name______

Nikki’s Puppy

Write adjectives to describe Nikki’s puppy. Can you think of an Adjective for each letter of the alphabet.

Examples:

A- Nikki’s puppy is an awful puppy

B- Nikki’s puppy is a baby puppy.

A- Nikki’s puppy is an ______puppy.

B- Nikki’s puppy is a ______puppy.

C- Nikki’s puppy is a ______puppy.

D- Nikki’s puppy is a ______puppy.

E- Nikki’s puppy is an ______puppy.

F- Nikki’s puppy is a ______puppy.

G- Nikki’s puppy is a ______puppy.

H- Nikki’s puppy is a ______puppy.

I- Nikki’s puppy is an ______puppy.

J- - Nikki’s puppy is a ______puppy.

K- Nikki’s puppy is a ______puppy.

L- Nikki’s puppy is a ______puppy.

M- Nikki’s puppy is a ______puppy.

N- Nikki’s puppy is a ______puppy.

O- Nikki’s puppy is an ______puppy.

P- Nikki’s puppy is a ______puppy.

Q- Nikki’s puppy is a ______puppy.

R- Nikki’s puppy is a ______puppy.

S- Nikki’s puppy is a ______puppy.

T- Nikki’s puppy is a ______puppy.

U- Nikki’s puppy is an ______puppy.

V- Nikki’s puppy is a ______puppy.

W- Nikki’s puppy is a ______puppy.

X- Nikki’s puppy is a ______puppy.

Y- Nikki’s puppy is a ______puppy.

Z- Nikki’s puppy is a ______puppy.

Name ______# ______Language Arts Test Verbs

Circle the ACTION VERB in each sentence.

1. The black cat ran through the tall grass. 2. The doorbell rang loudly. 3. Timmy walks to school everyday. 4. Michael rides his bicycle everywhere. 5. The children played in the yard today. 6. We watched a movie in childcare yesterday. 7. The dog found his toy under the bed. 8. Hannah told us all about her vacation. 9. Suzy ate sandwiches everyday for lunch. 10. Kate read a book to her little brother.

Write PAST, PRESENT, or FUTURE to tell when the sentence happens.

______11. Betsy saw a black snake in her yard. ______12. Gwen will go to school. ______13. Mike eats ice cream. ______14. Cindy will play basketball. ______15. Ashley feeds her three cats. ______16. Sheryl played with her dog. ______17. Harry will go with Bob to the movies. ______18. Leslie sings in the choir. ______19. Anne writes stories for her friends. ______20. Tom sold his baseball cards.

Choose the correct verb to go in each sentence. 21. Yesterday, Marion ______at Jacob to stop running. a. yelled b. yells c. will yell 22. Mike helps Cathy ______cookies. a. baked b. bake c. will bake 23. After he catches the ball, Charles ______the ball to Claudia. a. threw b. throws c. will throw 24. Last week, Glenn ______a picture of a dog. a. painted b. paints c. will paint 25. Tomorrow, Mark ______his bookbag to school. a. carried b. carries c. will carry

Combine the two sentences. Write the new sentence on the line. 26. Jim brought three pencils. Jim brought his calculator. ______27. David was very angry. David wanted to yell. ______28. Joey was great at math. Joey was great at spelling. ______29. Seth and Adam went to the theater. Seth and Adam saw a movie. ______30. The grass is very tall. The grass needs to be mowed. ______Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai by ReadWorks

Photo Credit: DFID - UK Department for International Development (Malala Yousafzai: Education for girls), CC BY 2.0

Photograph of Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai was born on July 12, 1997, in Mingora, Pakistan. As a young child, Malala was exposed to the importance of education. Her father was in charge of running a local learning institution and instilled in Malala the value of attending school. Everything changed for Malala and her family when the Taliban began to have more authority in the Swat Valley region around 2007. The Taliban, a violent fundamental Islamist group, prohibited females from participating in many activities, including attending school. The Taliban were so committed to banning female access to education that they destroyed around 400 schools within two years of their control.

But Malala would not be deterred from her passion for learning. Not only did she continue to attend school, but she also spoke publicly about her dissent. On a Pakistani televised

ReadWorks.org · © 2017 ReadWorks®, Inc. All rights reserved. Malala Yousafzai program, Malala was brave enough to express her disbelief; "How dare the Taliban take away my basic right to education?" Malala boldly proclaimed. Under the pseudonym 'Gul Makai,' she also began to blog about what it was like as a female under the Taliban's oppressive rule. Life became so dangerous for Malala and her family that they had to flee their home as a temporary safety measure. When they returned, Malala and her father started to become more vocal in opposition to the Taliban's sexist rules. Word started to spread about this father- daughter duo and Malala began to win awards for her bravery. The Taliban was extremely unhappy with Malala, and on October 9, 2012, a member of the Taliban shot Malala in the head.

Malala received immediate medical attention, and after multiple surgeries, she woke up from a coma. Miraculously, the trauma did not cause any permanent brain damage! As the story of her survival and bravery spread, Malala became an international icon and an education advocate. Since recovering from her wound, Malala has written a best-selling book and started a foundation for female empowerment. In October 2014, Malala won a much- deserved Nobel Peace Prize.

Photograph of the Obama family meeting with Malala

Name: ______Date: ______1. Where was Malala Yousafzai born?

A. Afghanistan B. India C. Pakistan D. Turkey

2. The text describes the sequence of important events in Malala Yousafzai's life. What happened on October 9, 2012?

A. Malala met President Obama and his family. B. A member of the Taliban shot Malala in the head. C. Malala left Pakistan with her family. D. Malala won the Nobel Peace Prize.

3. Read the following sentences from the text.

"But Malala would not be deterred from her passion for learning. Not only did she continue to attend school, but she also spoke publicly about her dissent. On a Pakistani televised program, Malala was brave enough to express her disbelief; 'How dare the Taliban take away my basic right to education?' Malala boldly proclaimed. Under the pseudonym 'Gul Makai,' she also began to blog about what it was like as a female under the Taliban's oppressive rule."

Which conclusion about Malala does this information best support?

A. She is very kind but reserved. B. She is very determined and outspoken. C. She is very mysterious and troubled. D. She is very creative but lazy.

4. Why is the rule of the Taliban especially harmful to girls and women?

A. The Taliban stops females from having children of their own. B. The Taliban violently forces females to get an education when they don't want one. C. The Taliban stops femalesfrom participating in many activities, including getting an education. D. The Taliban forces families to get rid of their female relatives.

5. What is the main idea of the text?

A. The Taliban, a violent fundamental Islamist group, prohibited females from participating in many activities, including attending school. B. Malala Yousafzai risked her life to pursue an education and speak out against the Taliban's sexist rules, becoming an international icon and education advocate. C. Malala Yousafzaiwas shot by a Taliban member, but miraculously, the trauma did not cause any permanent brain damage. D. Malala Yousafzai'sfather was in charge of running a local learning institution when she was a child and instilled in Malala the value of education.

6. Read the following sentences.

"The Taliban, a violent fundamental Islamist group, prohibited females from participating in many activities, including attending school. The Taliban were so committed to banning female access to education that they destroyed around 400 schools within two years of their control. "

Based on the text, what does the word "prohibit" mean?

A. increase B. stop C. encourage D. educate

7. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.

Malala and her father started to become more vocal in opposition to the Taliban's sexist rules. ______, a member of the Taliban shot Malala in the head.

A. However B. In conclusion C. Consequently D. Contrastly

8. Why did the Taliban destroy around 400 schools in Pakistan within two years of their control?

9. How did Malala Yousafzai react to the Taliban's policies against girls and women? Use information from the text to support your answer.

10. The text states that Malala Yousafzai became "an international icon." An icon can be a person who is highly respected and regarded.

Why might Malala be considered "an international icon"? Use information from the text to support your answer.

Now Hear This! Care for Your Ears

parts of the human ear

Everyone in the pet store heard it. It was a young child's voice, but very, very loud. "HELLO, MR. TURTLE!" it said. "HELLO! HELLO!"

"Sh-h-h," said the voice's mother. "Why are you yelling so loudly at the turtle?"

"He doesn't have any ears!" the child wailed. "He can't hear me unless I talk loud."

"Yes, he does," the mother explained. "You just can't see them. They aren't on the outside of his head like ours."

The child in the pet store was looking for the turtle's outer ears. Turtles don't have them, but humans do. The outer ear does several jobs. It gathers sound waves and produces earwax. It even allows you to identify where sounds come from.

The outer ear is called the pinna (PIN-uh) or auricle (OR-ric-le). It is made up of cartilage and skin. There are no bones in your outer ears, but read on! The outer ear gathers in sound waves moving through the air because of its shell shape.

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Next the sound waves go down the funnel-shaped ear canal. Special glands in the skin of the outer ear canal produce earwax. This sticky, gummy wax prevents the skin of the outer ear canal from becoming dry and scaly. Earwax also traps dirt and discourages insects from entering the ear. When the wax becomes dry, it flakes off, carrying dust and dirt with it. Then these glands make new earwax.

Ears working as a pair help tell you where a sound is coming from. If a sound comes from your left, then the sound waves entering your left ear will arrive at your brain slightly before the sound waves entering your right ear. Your brain then tells you that the sound is coming from your left. Your brain also uses how loud a sound is to decide where it came from. This process is called sound localization (low-kul-ih-ZAY-shun).

The Middle Ear

The eardrum is made up of three layers. The outer layer is a thin part of the skin of the ear canal. The center layer of the eardrum vibrates with the sound collected by the outer ear. It is protected by the other layers because it continues to grow. It can heal itself if it becomes torn or punctured. The inside layer is a membrane that continues in the middle ear.

The middle ear begins at the eardrum, which is like the head of a drum. It vibrates with sound. Here is where your "ear bones" come into play. Three tiny bones, called ossicles (OS-ik-ulz), are behind the eardrum. They help carry the sound. The malleus (MAL-le-us), or hammer, which looks something like a hammer, is the first bone. It attaches to the eardrum. The second bone is the incus (IN-kus), or anvil. It attaches to the hammer. The third bone is the stapes (STAY-peez), or stirrup. It attaches to the anvil. When the eardrum vibrates with sound, it sets first the hammer, then the anvil, and then the stirrup into motion.

The middle ear also helps balance the pressure on the inside of the eardrum. This helps protect it from injury. The Eustachian (you-STAY-shun) tube connects to the back of the throat and acts like a pressure valve.

The tube decreases pressure when you cough or swallow, creating a popping sound. Sometimes when you are in an airplane, your ears "pop" several times. That's your Eustachian tube opening and reducing the pressure behind your eardrum.

The Inner Ear

The inner ear has two jobs: It changes sound into nerve signals, and it helps you keep your balance. A round structure called the cochlea (COKE-lee-uh) is filled with liquid and lined with tiny hairs. These change as sound vibrations pass through the liquid and set various hairs in motion. They change sound into nerve signals, which your brain can understand.

Different pitches of sound and different volumes will vibrate various hairs and different numbers of hairs. The nerve signals are then taken by the auditory (AUD-uh-tore-ee) nerve to your brain.

Three small loops located behind the cochlea are called semicircular canals. They, too, are filled with liquid and lined with hairs. They help you to keep your balance. Each time you move, the moving liquid and the movement of the hairs tell your brain what position your head is in.

Your brain tells your body which muscles to move to help keep you upright. But sometimes your brain gets tricked. Your eyes tell your brain that you have stopped twirling around, but the liquid in your ears keeps moving. One message says you are still moving. The other message says you have stopped. You feel dizzy until your brain gets only one message.

Protect Your Ears

You now know that your ears do some important jobs. For them to be their healthiest, you must help protect them from infection and injury. Follow these simple steps:

1. Keep your outer ears clean and dry. A little soap and warm water on a clean washcloth are all you need. Dry your ears carefully with a soft towel.

2. Do not put anything in your ears. Period. Objects can injure the canal or even the eardrum. This can lead to infection.

3. Cover your ears in cold weather to prevent frostbite.

4. Protect your hearing from very loud noise. Turn down the volume on your headphones. Wear earplugs in noisy places.

5. Using a sunscreen? Don't forget to rub some on and behind your ears.

With proper care, your ears will give you a lifetime of hearing enjoyment. Take time to notice all the sounds you can hear when you are inside and outside. Close your eyes. Now identify all the sounds you can hear. Appreciate your sense of hearing. ReadWorks.org Copyright © 2016 Weekly Reader Corporation. All rights reserved. Used by permission.Weekly Reader is a registered trademark of Weekly Reader Corporation. Now Hear This! Care for Your Ears - Comprehension Questions

Name: ______Date: ______1. What part of the ear gathers sound waves and produces earwax?

A. the cochlea B. the inner ear C. the middle ear D. the outer ear

2. What does the last section of this article list?

A. the layers of the middle ear B. the jobs of the inner ear C. steps you should take to protect your ears D. differences between a turtle's ears and a human's ears

3. Read this sentence from the text.

"The outer ear does several jobs."

What evidence in the text supports this statement?

A. The outer ear gathers sound waves, produces ear wax, and helps the brain identify where sounds come from. B. Earwax flakes off when it becomes dry, and then special glands make new earwax. C. Sound localization is the name of a process in which a person's brain uses the volume of a sound to decide where the sound is coming from. D. The outer layer of the eardum is a thin part of the skin of the ear canal.

4. Read these sentences from the text.

"Three small loops located behind the cochlea are called semicircular canals. They, too, are filled with liquid and lined with hairs. They help you to keep your balance. Each time you move, the moving liquid and the movement of the hairs tell your brain what position your head is in.

If the liquid in a person's ears is not moving, what can you infer about that person?

A. That person is twirling around. B. That person is jumping high into the air. C. That person is moving quickly. D. That person is not moving.

5. What is the main idea of this text?

A. Turtles do not have outer ears, but humans do. B. The inner ear changes sound into nerve signals and helps you keep your balance. C. Your ears have many parts and do several jobs. D. You should cover your ears in cold weather to prevent frostbite.

6. Read these sentences from the text.

"The middle ear begins at the eardrum, which is like the head of a drum. It vibrates with sound. Here is where your 'ear bones' come into play. Three tiny bones, called ossicles (OS-ik-ulz), are behind the eardrum. They help carry the sound. The malleus (MAL-le- us), or hammer, which looks something like a hammer, is the first bone. It attaches to the eardrum. The second bone is the incus (IN-kus), or anvil. It attaches to the hammer. The third bone is the stapes (STAY-peez), or stirrup. It attaches to the anvil. When the eardrum vibrates with sound, it sets first the hammer, then the anvil, and then the stirrup into motion."

What does the phrase "come into play" mean here?

A. start having fun B. get involved C. cause trouble D. play a game

7. Read these sentences from the text.

"The outer ear is called the pinna (PIN-uh) or auricle (OR-ric-le). It is made up of cartilage and skin. There are no bones in your outer ears, but read on! The outer ear gathers in sound waves moving through the air because of its shell shape.

Next the sound waves go down the funnel-shaped ear canal."

What word could replace "Next" in the last sentence without changing the sentence's meaning?

A. First B. Then C. Currently D. Instead

8. What does the inner ear change sound into?

9. Describe what happens when a sound reaches your middle ear. Be sure to mention what the hammer, anvil, and stirrup do.

10. Summarize the process by which sound reaches your brain.

The Surfer Girl by ReadWorks

When she was little, Lucy never dreamed she would become a professional surfer. She was too obsessed with horseback riding to think of much else. All her toys were horse-related. Her walls were covered with horse posters. When she got home from school, the first thing she did was run to the stable, where her parents kept Barnie, her stallion.

Over time, though, the work of keeping a horse started to wear her down. Cleaning the stable, brushing Barnie every day, shoveling hay-it was a lot of work. The summers were especially hard. Temperatures in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina could reach upwards of 100 degrees.

"Who should be expected to wear jodhpurs and a riding helmet on a 100-degree day?" she asked her mother one time.

"Not me," her mother replied. "I'm thankful I get to wear a skirt and a tank-top!"

Lucy's mind was made up one day in August. She was trotting with Barnie around an obstacle course, preparing to perform some jumps. All of a sudden, a hedgehog came bounding across the ground. Spooked by the animal, Barnie rose onto his hind legs and sent Lucy tumbling into the dirt.

"That's it!" Lucy thought as she dusted herself off. "I am officially done with horseback riding."

She resolved to spend the rest of the summer at the beach. She would later recall this as the moment that set her future in motion.

For years, Lucy had been so consumed with horses that she hadn't noticed how popular surfing was among her friends. Surfing, she realized, was the thing to do. By age 10, half the boys and girls she knew had their own surfboards.

That Christmas, she asked her parents for her own board.

But she quickly realized that surfing is not easy. Watching her friends and their surf videos, it looked pretty straightforward. A wave comes, and you paddle into it. Then you stand up and ride the wave in. Anyway, South Carolina was not Hawaii. The waves rarely got bigger than 3 or 4 feet in height.

Once you got into the water, things were not so simple. Waves moved a lot faster than she thought. Often, the entire wave broke at the same time. This prevented you from actually riding it. Instead, she discovered, it crashed right on top of you, sending you and your board flying.

She was discouraged at first. She would never be as good as the pro surfers whose videos she watched at her friends' houses. By now, her friends had a few years of experience on her. As Lucy got tossed around in the surf, they were up and riding waves. They gave each other high fives on the beach. She tried not to get angry at the sight of it.

Still, Lucy was athletic-and determined. If I can learn how to balance atop a sprinting horse, she thought, I can learn how to ride a piece of fiberglass on a wave!

And so she kept at it. Since her house was just a 10-minute walk from the beach, she started surfing before school. As soon as the bell rang at 2 p.m., Lucy jumped on her bike and pedaled back out to the water, her surfboard tucked under her arm.

She improved rapidly. Her friends took notice. Two years after she got her first board, Lucy was already performing moves they had never tried. When hurricanes off the coast increased ReadWorks.org · © 2013 ReadWorks®, Inc. All rights reserved. The Surfer Girl the size of the waves, her friends tended to stay on the beach. They watched the older boys and girls surf instead.

Not Lucy.

"Why are you guys just sitting here?" she'd ask them before rushing into the water. "Look at the size of those waves!"

Before long, Lucy was winning local surf contests. The Eastern Surfing Association hosted competitions up and down the coast. In recent years, they had paid more attention to the talented girls who were competing. Big-name surf companies were always on the hunt for new talent to feature in their videos and advertisements. When a team manager saw Lucy at a contest in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, she signed her up on the spot.

Other companies followed. By 14, Lucy was sponsored by several surf brands. She got so much free clothing that she gave most of it away to friends. They were grateful. Many of them had gazed longingly at the same shorts, bathing suits and sandals at the mall, where the items cost as much as $70 apiece. And now they were getting them for free!

One of the perks of being a sponsored surfer, Lucy discovered, is that companies pay you to travel to beaches around the world. In return, they ask that you allow photographers to shoot pictures of you. True, they usually required you to wear what they wanted you to. But why would you care, if you're on the southern coast of France, or the white-sand beaches of the Maldives Islands?

The constant travel posed a problem, however. Lucy had to withdraw from school. She couldn't show up to class five days a week and still travel to Tahiti on a moment's notice. So, her parents hired a tutor. To keep up with her assignments, she got used to studying calculus and chemistry textbooks on international flights. She'd surf all morning, take a study break for lunch, surf again, and then hit the books after dinner. Despite not being in the classroom, she managed to get good grades. She even got a few As here and there.

But the stress of life on the road took a toll on her.

"I know I shouldn't be complaining," she emailed her friend Denise one night from a hotel in Indonesia. "I get sent to the most beautiful places on the planet every month. And I get to do what I love: surfing every day, all day! But once you've seen 10 white-sand beaches with crystal clear water and perfect waves, they all start to blend together. I never used to understand why people who grew up on tropical islands in the Caribbean wanted to move to cities like Los Angeles or New York. They're living in tropical paradise! Why would they want to live amidst the dirt and grime of the city? But now I sort of know what they mean." ReadWorks.org · © 2013 ReadWorks®, Inc. All rights reserved. The Surfer Girl

Traveling around the globe, Lucy started to miss her friends. While she was away in Bali or Australia, her girlfriends began to go on dates. They joined the field hockey, basketball and lacrosse teams. They started to learn to drive and went shopping for jeans at the mall. Lucy still sent them her extra boxes of clothing, of course. But as they got older, they weren't as interested in wearing surf-related items all the time.

By the time she turned 16, Lucy's surf career was soaring. She placed in the top 10 in the junior division of the Association of Surfing Professionals, the highest achievement for female surfers under 21. In a few more years, she would be allowed to qualify for the professional tour. The "Pro Tour," as it was called, was as far as you could go as a surfer. Only 17 girls around the world were able to compete at such a high level. Lucy still wanted to be among them.

Her heroine was a female surfer named Carlita Meroni. A beautiful Floridian surfer with blonde hair and amazing surf style, Carlita had qualified for the Pro Tour at age 19. She was now 23, and had appeared on the covers of magazines like Surfer and Transworld Surf. When Lucy realized that she and Carlita would be surfing at the same contest in Puerto Rico that summer, she decided to say hello.

The waves on contest day were intimidating, to say the least. A sharp reef lay just six feet underwater. If you fell, you were likely to get scraped up. Lucy competed in her junior heats. But she surfed scared. She wound up placing sixth overall. When the Pro sessions began, she made her way to the water's edge to watch Carlita.

She had never seen a woman so fearless in the water. During the men's events, some of the guys paddled back in, claiming the waves were too rough.

"I'd rather not lose an arm on that reef," one of them said, as he walked up the beach with his board.

But Carlita stayed out. She caught huge wave after huge wave. And she did it with style, snapping her board against the lip of the wave. The spectators on the beach gasped in amazement.

That night, the contest organizers held a bonfire on the beach for all the surfers. Carlita, as usual, was swarmed by admirers.

"How were you not terrified in that surf?" one of them asked her. "I didn't even want to paddle out."

Carlita laughed. She seemed flattered by the attention.

As the night wore on, though, she distanced herself from the group. Lucy, who had been eyeing at her all night, watched as Carlita made her way to the edge of the water. Seeing her opportunity, she pounced.

"Carlita?" Lucy said, as she approached.

"Oh, hey," Carlita said, a bit startled. "How's it going? You're Lucy, right?"

Lucy blushed. Carlita knew who she was!

"Yeah, that's me all right," she said, and quickly changed the subject. "You were really amazing out there today. I mean, I'm sure everyone's been telling you that. But you're just, like, my favorite surfer of all time. I felt I should tell you that."

Carlita smiled and looked out at the waves. "Thanks," she said, and stood there silently for a while. Then she said, "How old are you, by the way?"

"Sixteen," Lucy said.

"Wow," Carlita said. "I remember being 16. That was the year I quit school to surf full-time. Which seemed like a good idea at the time."

"What do you mean?" Lucy said, growing nervous.

"Well, it's a big deal to leave your hometown, your friends and your family at such a young age. I've had a blast as a professional surfer. I've traveled all over the world and met so many amazing people. But sometimes, I think I would have been happier as a regular kid, hanging out with my friends back in Florida."

Lucy sympathized completely. She felt as if she were talking to her older self.

"I know exactly what you mean," she said. "We live the most amazing life. I feel guilty for complaining. But I'm not really sure who I am anymore. I wish I could spend more time back home."

Thinking about her friends and family back home in South Carolina, Lucy suddenly began to cry.

"Oh, sweetie," Carlita said, pulling Lucy in for a hug. "I'm sorry if I upset you. I'm just in a strange mood today. Those huge waves out there today must have got me thinking."

"Yeah, they were pretty huge," Lucy said, sniffling.

"You know, the one consolation is that we're all in this together," Carlita said. "The other girls on tour are like my family now. We're competitive, but we also support each other through everything. They're always there for me, and I'm always there for them."

"I guess I have to start making more friends in the surf world," Lucy said.

"Well, you've got one right here," she said.

"Really?" Lucy said, brightening. "You'll be my friend?"

"Of course!" Carlita said. "Let's get back to the barbecue. I know some girls I think you should meet."

Name: ______Date: ______1. What activity does Lucy start after horseback riding?

A. surfing B. sailing C. biking D. motorcycling

2. What event in the story makes Lucy switch from horseback riding to surfing?

A. Lucy meets Carlita Meroni. B. Lucy falls off a horse. C. Lucy sees a surf video. D. Lucy gets tossed around in the surf.

3. Lucy wants to be part of the surfing "Pro Tour." Traveling around the world to surf makes Lucy miss her friends at home.

What can be concluded from this information?

A. Lucy hates surfing. B. Lucy has mixed feelings about surfing. C. Lucy does not want to become a professional surfer. D. Lucy is excited about meeting Carlita Meroni.

4. Why does Lucy feel like she is talking to her older self when speaking with Carlita Meroni?

A. Carlita is almost the same age as Lucy. B. Carlita and Lucy look a lot alike. C. Carlita is a beautiful Floridian surfer with blonde hair and an amazing surf style. D. Carlita has been through what Lucy is going through now.

5. What is a theme of this story?

A. how too much money can ruin a person's life if he or she is not careful B. the importance of protecting oceans and ocean life from pollution C. the difference between being happy and being successful at something D. the difficulty of raising a family while working at a full-time job

6. Read the following sentences: "She resolved to spend the rest of the summer at the beach. She would later recall this as the moment that set her future in motion."

What does the phrase set her future in motion mean?

A. made her decide on a job that involved driving B. had a big impact on her life afterward C. caused her to act like a grown-up D. made her wonder where she would live

7. Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below.

Lucy likes some things about being a surfer ______dislikes others.

A. so B. specifically C. first D. yet

8. Why does Lucy say that she should not be complaining when talking to Denise?

9. Why does Lucy cry when talking to Carlita?

10. Should Lucy continue touring the world to surf or go back home to live with her friends and family? Support your answer with information from the passage.

Perimeter: measurement of the distance around an object 5 in. p= s + s + s + s

5 in. 5 in. p = 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 p = 20 in. 5 in.

Area: measurement of 2D space inside an object

a= l x w

2 units a = 3 x 2

a = 6 units2 3 units

Volume: measurement of 3D space inside an object

4 meters v= l x w x h v = 3 x 2 x 4

2 meters 3 3 meters v = 24 meters © Create-abilities 2014 Name: ANSWER KEY Area of a Rectangle Area of a Rectangle

To find the area of a rectangle, use the formula length x width = area. To find the area of a rectangle, use the formula length x width = area. 10 cm This formula is often written as l x w = A. 10 cm This formula is often written as l x w = A. The rectangle pictured here has a length of 10 cm and a width of 8 cm. The rectangle pictured here has a length of 10 cm and a width of 8 cm. l = 10 cm l = 10 cm

8 cm w = 8 cm 8 cm w = 8 cm 10 cm x 8 cm = 80 cm2 10 cm x 8 cm = 80 cm2 Note that the area’s unit is written as cm2. Note that the area’s unit is written as cm2. This is said as “square centimeters” or “centimeters squared”. This is said as “square centimeters” or “centimeters squared”.

Find the area of each rectangle. Find the area of each rectangle. 2 km 2 km 3 ft 3 ft a. b. c. a. b. c. 10 ft 10 ft 4 km 4 km 9 cm 9 cm

81 cm2 30 ft2 8 km2

d. e. 7 mm f. d. e. 7 mm f. 8 mi 8 mi

12 in. 12 in.

6 mm 6 mm 6

5 mi 5 mi 6 in. 6 in.

72 in.2 42 mm2 40 mi2 Challenge: Find the area of the polygon. All corners are 90°. Use the back if you need work Challenge: Find the area of the polygon. All corners are 90°. Use the back if you need work space. space. 12 m 12 m

3 m 3 m area of A = 3 x 3 = 9 m2 B 3 m 3 m A 2 11 m 11 m area of B = 12 x 11 = +132 m 141 m2

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Area / Perimeter Worksheet

1 a. Find the area of the rectangle. 1 b. Find the perimeter of the square.

6 5

10 5

2 a. Find the missing side length, 2 b. Find the missing side length, when the area is 9 square units. when the perimeter is 18.

3 ? A = 9 square units 3 ?

3 a. Find the area of the square. 3 b. Find the perimeter of the rectangle.

7 11

3 7

4 a. Find the missing side length, 4 b. Find the missing side length, when the area is 110 square units. when the perimeter is 10.

10 ? A = 110 square units 2 ?

Copyright Homeschoolmath.net - www.HomeschoolMath.net/worksheets. Permission to copy: You are free to copy this worksheet to any number of students for their mathematics work. Do not distribute on websites, books, or any such material without permission. Name:______Date: ______

Skill: Find the Area and Perimeter of a rectangle (Mixed) Set #1A

Instructions: Find the perimeter and area of each rectangle and write your answers.

1. 2. 3 ft 18 cm

2 ft 12 cm

A = A =

P = P =

3. L = 10 cm , W = 16 cm 8. L = 36 cm , W = 7 cm A = A =

P = P =

4. L = 13 cm , W = 28 cm 9. L = 12 ft , W = 43 ft A = A =

P = P =

5. L = 11 m , W = 12 m 10. L = 7 cm , W = 48 cm A = A =

P = P =

6. L = 36 cm , W = 15 cm 11. L = 18 m , W = 12 m A = A =

P = P =

7. L = 32 cm , W = 32 cm 12. L = 26 ft , W = 37 ft A = A =

P = P =

Copyright © 2007 by Zach Wingo Name:______x Area of a Rectangle x x x x Calculate the area and perimeter of each rectangle. Remember to label each answer x with the correct unit of measurement! A= x. x P = x + x + x + x 1. 12 in 2. 6.2 ft. 3. 4 in 3.1 ft. 11 cm

A=_____ A=_____ A=_____ P=_____ P=_____ P=_____ 5.3 cm 4. 5. 6. If a rectangle has one One side of a box lid is 29 cm side that measures 56 the other side is 4 cm. What 8 ft. feet and another that is are the area and perimeter? 22 feet, what are the area and perimeter? 12.ft A=_____ A=_____ A=_____ P=_____ P=_____ P=_____ 7. 8 cm 8. 9. 12 cm 2 cm 4.2 cm 16 cm 8 cm A=_____ A=_____ A=_____ P=_____ P=_____ P=_____ 10. 11. If one side of a book is 7 12.If a rectangular envelope inches and another is 4 has one side that 13 cm inches, what are the area measures 6.3 inches and and perimeter? another that is 2.5 inches, what are the area and A=_____ A=_____ perimeter? A=_____ P=_____ 8 cm P=_____ P=_____ One side of a rectangular 13. 15. 47 in 14. sign is 15 inches and another is 7 inches, what 5 ft. are the area and 55in perimeter? A=_____ A=_____ A=_____

1. a rectangle with a perimeter of 22 in. ______

2. a triangle with a perimeter of 18 in. ______

3. a parallelogram with a perimeter of 18 in. ______

4. a square with a perimeter of 16 in. ______

5. a trapezoid with a perimeter of 18 in. ______

6. a triangle with a perimeter of 17 in. ______

7. A rhombus with a perimeter of 28 in. ______

8. a rectangle with a perimeter of 20 in. ______

4 in. A. 4 in. B. 5 in. 5 in. C.

7 in.

D. 6 in. 4 in. E. 5 in.

3 in. 8 in.

7in.

F. 7 in. G. 4 in. H. 7 in.

6 in. 2 in.

Finding Perimeter & Area Name: Find the perimeter and area of each figure. Each figure is in inches (in). Not to scale. Answers 1) 2) 3) 4 2 4 1. 26 in 30 in 10 2 9 2 2. 12 in 8 in

2 3 3. 26 in 36 in

2 4. 26 in 42 in 4) 6 5) 6) 2 3 5. 28 in 49 in 7 7 6 2 6. 18 in 18 in 7

2 7. 20 in 16 in

2 8. 22 in 24 in 7) 8) 8 9) 9 3 2 5 9. 28 in 45 in 8 2 10. 22 in 30 in 2 2 11. 10 in 6 in

2 12. 30 in 56 in 10) 6 11) 3 12) 2 2 5 13. 34 in 70 in 8 2 14. 28 in 40 in 7 2 15. 16 in 12 in

13) 10 14) 4 15) 2

7 6 10

1-10 93 87 80 73 67 60 53 47 40 33 Math www.CommonCoreSheets.com 10 11-15 27 20 13 7 0 Multiplication Practice: Practice your multiplication facts. To make it more fun, have someone time you for two minutes to see how many you can complete. If you do not finish in the two minutes be sure to complete the rest of the page.

6 9 4 3 8 7 2 5 9 7 X7 X5 X8 X3 X3 X6 X7 X4 X9 X1

8 4 5 6 3 2 8 0 2 9 X8 X5 X8 X6 X6 X4 X1 X9 X8 X7

8 4 6 9 4 5 7 5 0 9 X2 X9 X2 X8 X3 X1 X5 X2 X4 X1

7 0 8 4 6 4 5 8 0 8 X3 X7 X7 X4 X9 X2 X6 X7 X8 X5

6 6 9 8 4 2 7 4 0 3 X8 X4 X3 X9 X7 X9 X7 X1 X6 X1

3 8 7 8 9 3 6 0 6 5 X4 X6 X2 X4 X6 X8 X5 X5 X1 X9

9 7 3 0 3 4 2 5 5 0 X2 X8 X7 X5 X9 X6 X5 X7 X5 X3

3 9 2 2 7 2 7 6 5 5 X5 X4 X2 X1 X9 X6 X4 X3 X3 X9

Subtraction Practice: Subtract using mental math. 1 1. 100 – 60 =______

2. 140 – 3- = ______

3. 900 – 400 = ______

4. 1600 – 800 = ______

5. 1200 – 300 = ______

Estimate by rounding to the nearest ten. Write a new number model for the rounded numbers and then subtract. Example: 124 – 21 = ______120 – 20 = 100

6. 93 – 38 = ______

7. 67- 49 = ______

8. 75 – 27 = ______

9. 51 – 14 = ______

Estimate by rounding to the nearest hundred or dollar. Write a new number model for the rounded numbers and then subtract. 10. 635 – 379 = ______

11. 809 – 292 = ______

12. $5.50 - $1.89 = ______

13. $7.98 - $5.25 = ______

Subtract 14. 739 15. $6.00 16. 832 17. 503 18. 8,426 19. 5,000 -372 -$2.79 -457 -298 -2,518 -3,642

20. 8,030 21. 3,285 22. $98.05 23. 8,264 24. 9,063 Bonus: -2,746 -2,639 -$39.52 -3,537 - 879 6,003,070 -3,471,684

Place Value Review: Follow the steps to find each number in Problems 1 and 2. 2

1. Write 6 in the ones place. 2. Write 6 in the tens place. Write 4 in the thousands place. Write 4 in the ten thousands place. Write 9 in the hundreds place. Write 9 in the ones place. Write 0 in the tens place. Write 0 in the hundreds place. Write 1 in the ten thousands place. Write 1 in the thousands place.

______, ______, ______

3. Compare the two numbers you wrote in Problems 1 and 2. Which is greater?______

4. Complete. Example: The 9 in 4,965 stands for 9 hundreds or 900

The 7 in 87, 629 stands for 7 ______or ______

The 4 in 48, 215 stands for 4 ______or ______

The 0 in 72, 601 stands for 0 ______or ______

Continue the Counts.

5. 4,707; 4,708; 4,709; ______; ______; ______

6. 7,697; 7,698; 7,699; ______; ______; ______

7. 903; 902; 901; ______; ______; ______

8. 6,004; 6,003; 6,002; ______; ______; ______

9. 47, 265; 47, 266; 47, 267; ______; ______; ______

Write the number that is 1,000 more.

10. 6,583 ______11. 9,990 ______12. 39,510 ______

Write the number that is 1,000 less.

13. 6,583 ______14. 9,990 ______15. 20,000 ______Addition and Subtraction Review: Pay careful attention to the sign. 3

537 7,257 921 -219 -4,188 -472

10,781 49,548 267 +73,919 +56,711 +777

Add

9 dollars 12 quarters 25 dimes 11 nickels + 18 pennies ______Total amount of money $ ______

Mrs. Patton baked 135 delicious cookies. She took 47 to church and took 14 to her neighbor’s home. Her family ate 8 cookies. She plans to bring the remaining cookies to the fourth grade party. How many cookies will she bring? Show your work and remember your unit.

______Addition Practice 4

327 1,537 8,134 12,929 104,278 +481 +7,914 + 817 +58,182 + 45,487

789 371,843 9,674 489 87 +6,135 +563,777 +7,432 243 234 +156 468 +146

Write each number. 5

Example: one million, four hundred thousand, five hundred three 1,410,503

1. three million, nine hundred fifty-four thousand, six hundred twenty-nine

______

2. nine million, six hundred twenty-one thousand, six hundred eight

______

3. two million, thirty – nine thousand, four hundred ninety-eight

______

4. nine hundred forty –one thousand, eight hundred five

______

5. seven million, three thousand, two hundred eighty

______

6. six million, two hundred nine thousand, four hundred fifty – five

______

7. nine million, eight hundred two

______

8. six million, nine thousand, ten

______

6 Write the multiplication and division fact family for each group of numbers. Example: 4, 28, 7 4 x 7 = 28 7 x 4 = 28 28 / 7 = 4 28 / 4 = 7

1. 45, 9, 5

______

2. 32, 4, 8

______

3. 20, 4, 80

______

4. 6, 40, 240

______

5. 10, 6, 60

______

6. 30, 70, 210

______Measurement Review: Use fractions to carefully measure these drawings using both the 7 inch and centimeter sides of your ruler.

1. The length of the fish is about ______inches and about ______cm.

2. A B

The distance of line segment AB above is about ______in and ______cm.

3. A B

C D Line segment AB measures about ______in.

Line segment AB measures about ______cm.

Line segment AC measures about ______in.

Line segment AC measures about ______cm.

Carefully draw the following line segments.

4. 9,5 cm

5. 4 ½ in

6. 2 cm shorter than 9.5 cm.

7. 1 ¼ in. shorter than 4 ¼ in. Write the number that matches each description. 9

1. 4 in the tenths place 2. 5 in the tenths place 2 in the thousandths place 3 in the tens place 7 in the hundredths place 5 in the ones place 0 in the ones place 3 in the hundredths place

______

3. 4 in the thousandths place 4. 0 in the hundredths place 2 in the ones place 6 in the ones place 7 in the hundredths place 8 in the thousandths place 0 in the tenths place 0 in the tenths place

______

Write each number below as a decimal.

5. nine-tenths ______6. thirty-thousandths ______

7. fifty-three hundredths ______8. sixty and four-tenths ______

9. seven and seven-thousandths ______10. sixty and four-hundredths ______

11. eight hundred ______12. sixty-two thousandths ______

Fill in the missing numbers.

13.

0 ______1

14.

0 ______1

Solve each problem.

1. Samuel bought presents for 40 cents, 50 cents, 60 cents, and 70 cents. How much money did he spend in all? ______

CHECK: Does my answer make sense? ______

2. Trini rode her bike 12 miles on Friday. She rode 14 miles on Saturday and 15 miles on Sunday. How many miles did she ride in all? ______

CHECK: Does my answer make sense? ______

3. Jon, Dave, and Kevin collected rocks at the beach. Each boy collected 25 rocks. How many rocks did the boys collect in all? ______

CHECK: Does my answer make sense? ______

4. The Torrey family was on vacation. One day, they spent $140 for a motel room, $130 for meals, and $200 at a park. How much money did they spend that day? ______

CHECK: Does my answer make sense? ______

Use a straightedge to draw the following. 11

1. Draw and label line segment AB

2. Draw and label line XY

3. Draw and label ray CD

Use the figure to the right to answer the following questions.

4. Write 2 names for this figure. F

______G H 5. What point names the vertex of this figure? ______

6. Write the name of each polygon below under the picture.

Round to the nearest ten. 12

275 ______462______

3, 144 ______8,392______

54, 297 ______278, 434 ______

Round to the nearest hundred.

465 ______6, 130______

2, 451______2, 451 ______

64, 958 ______2, 429 ______

Round each number to the given place.

1. Round 23, 876 to the nearest ten ______hundred ______thousand______ten thousand ______

2. Round 297, 497, 026 to the nearest

Hundred______thousand______

Ten ______hundred thousand______

3. Round 34, 973. 382 to the nearest

Tenth______hundred______

Ten thousand ______hundredth______

One ______ten ______

Types of Lines Parallel will never touch.

Perpindicular Will cross to make right angles.

Intersecting Will cross, but do NOT make a right angle.

Name ______Date ______DC Klein

Johnson Street

Nixon Street

Lady Bird Johnson

Park

Bank Bush Ave Bush

Library

Clinton Street

Carter St. Carter 1 . Which street is perpendicular to Clinton Street? ______

2. True or False: Johnson St. is parallel to Bush Ave. ______

3. Which street is parallel to Carter Street? a. Nixon b. Bush c. Clinton d. Lincoln

Lyndon 4. Which two streets are intersecting with Texas Ave? ______Johnson Lake 5. Draw one street that is perpendicular to Carter St. and intersecting with Texas Ave. *use ruler

6. Draw a street that connects Johnson Street to Nixon Street. It must be parallel to Carter St. 4G.A.1 Name:______

Draw points, lines, line segments, rays, angles (right, acute, obtuse), and perpendicular and parallel lines. Identify these in two-dimensional figures. Directions: Label each as a point, line, line segment, ray

Directions: Label each as parallel, perpendicular, or intersecting

Directions: Use the space to draw the angle listed.

Acute: Obtuse: Right:

CHALLENGE! Draw as many parallelograms as you can!