Test 2 Revision

Test 2 Revision

English Language Arts

Lesson Objectives

Revision for test 2

Vocabulary and Reading Topics

Monkeys: Write-in Reader (pp. 162-163)

Monkey Business Write-in Reader (pp. 164-170)

Spelling: Words with final /j/, and /s/, Reader’s Notebook, pp. 208 and 210

Vocabulary Words (Monkey Business)

Multiple Choice

The singer showed a strong belief in her voice. She has __________ that she will win the competition.

• confidence

• foster

• patiently

• performs

Multiple Choice

Because I got a full mark on all of my tests, my mother will give me a _____________.

• confidence

• reward

• patiently

• performs

Multiple Choice

The _____________ family takes care of the kittens while they are young.

• confidence

• patiently

• foster

• reward

Multiple Choice

The monkey ___________ different tasks for its owner. It gets a yummy snack when it does the task.

• confidence

• performs

• reward

• patiently

Multiple Choice

I ___________ waited for my turn to pay for the snacks. I waited without complaining to the staff.

• confidence

• patiently

• reward

• foster

Monkey Business Story

Open Ended

Give a situation where you can not pick something up.

Open Ended

Some people are not able to move their arms or legs. Some monkeys can learn to help. They can pick up things. They can open doors. They can turn lights on and off. They can even feed a person! A tiny capuchin monkey makes a good helper. It can sit up on a person’s shoulder. It can get into very small places. So it easily performs many jobs for people who need help.

A monkey performs many jobs. Which would be most helpful to you?

Open Ended

At first, a baby monkey can drink only from a bottle. Later, the baby monkey gets teeth. It begins to eat monkey food. It also gets snacks like grapes and oranges. A growing monkey loves to play. It likes to go places with the family. It likes to be hugged!

What changes after the baby monkey gets teeth?

Open Ended

People teach the monkeys to follow orders. Some monkeys learn fast. Others may need more time. The teachers work patiently with each animal.

Why is working patiently important when teaching something new?

Open Ended

Monkeys can learn to bring things to people. The teacher points a special light stick.

A dot of red light shines on something. The monkey must get the thing and bring it back. If the monkey does a good job, the teacher will reward it with a yummy treat! Soon the monkey learns to spot the dot every time. The furry helper brings the object back—even without getting a treat!

What does the monkey have to do before it is rewarded?

Open Ended

Most animals don’t have thumbs. Monkeys do! Thumbs help monkeys do many tasks. A monkey can even open a bottle.

Question: Why can’t a dog perform the tasks a monkey can?

Spelling: Words with final /j/ or /s/

Multiple Choice

Which among the choices show the final J and S words used in the paragraph below?

The judge went to the office and read the message from the secretary. She needed to out due to an emergency.

• judge, office, message

• went, read, message

• secretary, due, emergency

Open Ended

Find the words that show the final J and S words used in the paragraph below. (clue: 3 words)

We went to a palace where a stage was built from an ancient era of a legendary king. It is amazing to see a bridge made of gold and silver which connected the palace and the stage.

Multiple Choice

Which word with the final J or S sound is spelled incorrectly?

The man delivered a packaje for the same person twice.

• man

• delivered

• package

• person

Fill in the Blank

Write the correct spelling for the misspelled word in the sentence.

The damaje to the carriage must be severe.

Fill in the Blank

Spell the mispelled word correctly

The chans to practice with the best football player is truly hard to come by.

Multiple Choice

Which among the choices show the final J and S words used in the paragraph below?

The judge went to the office and read the message from the secretary. She needed to out due to an emergency.

• judge, office, message

• went, read, message

• secretary, due, emergency