grade 2 grammar transparencies - vusd intranet and...

This PDF document contains teacher annotations on a separate layer of the file. To view and print this information, open the “Layers” panel in the PDF Reader application. Select the eye icon to toggle the information on or off.

This box needed to retain Annotations Layer

---A2_CA_TRN_TP.indd 1 2/25/09 9:26:44 AM

A

Published by Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, of McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.,

Two Penn Plaza, New York, New York 10121.

Copyright © by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. These transparencies may be displayed in a classroom

setting for use with Treasures, provided such display includes a copyright notice in the name of Macmillan/McGraw-Hill.

No other use of these transparencies is permitted without the prior written consent of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.,

including, but not limited to, network storage or transmission, or broadcast for distance learning.

Printed in the United States of America

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 081 11 10 09 08

ii_A2_TRNG_CA_FM_E_RD10.indd iiii_A2_TRNG_CA_FM_E_RD10.indd ii 1/14/08 10:42:57 AM1/14/08 10:42:57 AM

Contents

UNIT 1

David’s New Friends• Statements and Questions

Transparency 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Mr. Putter & Tabby Pour the Tea• Commands and Exclamations

Transparency 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Time for Kids: Their Native Tongue

• SubjectsTransparency 11, 12, 13, 14, 15

Meet Rosina• Predicates

Transparency 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

My Name Is Yoon• Sentence Combining

Transparency 21, 22, 23, 24, 25

UNIT 2

Babu’s Song• Nouns

Transparency 26, 27, 28, 29, 30

Tomás and the Library Lady• Plural Nouns

Transparency 31, 32, 33, 34, 35

Time for Kids: Fighting the Fire

• Possessive NounsTransparency 36, 37, 38, 39, 40

One Grain of Rice• Proper Nouns

Transparency 41, 42, 43, 44, 45

African-American Inventors• Plurals and Possessives

Transparency 46, 47, 48, 49, 50

UNIT 3

The Alvin Ailey Kids:Dancing as a Team

• Action VerbsTransparency 51, 52, 53, 54, 55

Abuelo and the Three Bears• Present-Tense Verbs

Transparency 56, 57, 58, 59, 60

Time for Kids:Music of the Stone Age

Past-Tense VerbsTransparency 61, 62, 63, 64, 65

Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type

• The Verb ‘Have’Transparency 66, 67, 68, 69, 70

Stirring Up Memories• Sentence Combining

Transparency 71, 72, 73, 74, 75

UNIT 4

Head, Body, Legs• Linking Verbs

Transparency 76, 77, 78, 79, 80

Offi cer Buckle and Gloria• Helping Verbs

Transparency 81, 82, 83, 84, 85

Time for Kids: A Trip to the Emergency Room

• Irregular VerbsTransparency 86, 87, 88, 89, 90

A Harbor Seal Pup Grows Up• Irregular Verbs

Transparency 91, 92, 93, 94, 95

Mice and Beans• Contractions

Transparency 96, 97, 98, 99, 100

UNIT 5

The Tiny Seed• Pronouns

Transparency 101, 102, 103, 104, 105

The Ugly Vegetables• I and Me, We and Us

Transparency 106, 107, 108, 109, 110

Time for Kids: Meet Super Croc

• Possessive PronounsTransparency 111, 112, 113, 114, 115

Farfallina and Marcel• Contractions

Transparency 116, 117, 118, 119, 120

Nutik, the Wolf Pup• Pronoun-Verb Agreement

Transparency 121, 122, 123, 124, 125

UNIT 6

Dig, Wait, Listen• Adjectives

Transparency 126, 127, 128, 129, 130

Splish! Splash! Animal Baths• Use ‘a’ and ‘an’

Transparency 131, 132, 133, 134, 135

Time for Kids: A Way to Help Planet Earth

• Synonyms and AntonymsTransparency 136, 137, 138, 139, 140

Super Storms• Adjectives That Compare

Transparency 141, 142, 143, 144, 145

Pushing Up the Sky• Adverbs

Transparency 146, 147, 148, 149, 150

Grammar

iii© Macmillan/McGraw-Hill

iii_A2_TRNG_CA_TOC_E_RD10.indd iiiiii_A2_TRNG_CA_TOC_E_RD10.indd iii 11/30/07 8:58:50 AM11/30/07 8:58:50 AM

iv_A2_TRNG_CA_FM_E_RD10.indd iviv_A2_TRNG_CA_FM_E_RD10.indd iv 1/21/08 4:44:26 PM1/21/08 4:44:26 PM

Identifying Sentences

1. Thechildren

2. Weeatlunch.

3. Inthecafeteria

4. Myname.

5. Icanaddto20.

Model/Guided Practice Routine 1. Defineexplicitly.

2. Provideclearexamples.

3. Dothefirsttwoitemswithstudents,thenassigntheremainingitems.(WorkwithEnglishLearnersandApproachingLevelstudentstocompleteallitems.)

4. Reviewanswersandprovidecorrectivefeedback.

5. Havestudentsrereadthesentencestoapartnertodevelopfluency.

6. Connecttowriting.Write a complete sentence. Make sure it tells a complete thought.

ANSWERS 1. Incomplete.Possible

response:Thechildrenlikeschool.

2. Complete

3. Incomplete.Possibleresponse:Manytablesareinthecafeteria.

4. Incomplete.Possibleresponse:Icanwritemyname.

5. Complete

Gram

mar Transp

arency �

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill

001-005_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U1W

1_E_RD

10.i1 12/25/09 10:18:37 AM

Identifying Questions

1. Didsomeonefindabackpack?

2. Jaimefoundabluebackpack.

3. Markislookingforhisbackpack.

4. IsMark’sbackpackblue?

5. WhofoundMark’sbackpack?






6. Connecttowriting.Write a question. Make sure that your sentence asks something.

ANSWERS 1. Question

2. Statement

3. Statement

4. Question

5. Question

Gram

mar Transp

arency �

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill

001-005_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U1W

1_E_RD

10.i2 22/25/09 10:18:41 AM

Punctuating Statements and Questions

1. WhatdoesJuanliketodoinschool

2. isarthisfavoritesubject?

3. helikestodraw

4. Juanchoosesaredcrayon

5. Whatwillhedraw






6. Connecttowriting.Write a question and an answer. Make sure to punctuate each one correctly.

ANSWERS 1. WhatdoesJuanliketo

doinschool?

2. Isarthisfavoritesubject?

3. Helikestodraw.

4. Juanchoosesaredcrayon.

5. Whatwillhedraw?

Gram

mar Transp

arency �

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill

001-005_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U1W

1_E_RD

10.i3 32/25/09 10:18:44 AM

Proofread

my teacher is Mrs. Smiley. She is holding a

guinea pig? It is our new class pet? what is the

guinea pig’s name. its name is Snowball.

Model/Guided Practice Routine 1. Define explicitly.

2. Provide clear examples.

3. Do the first two items with students, then assign the remaining items. (Work with English Learners and Approaching Level students to complete all items.)

4. Review answers and provide corrective feedback.

5. Have students reread the sentences to a partner to develop fluency.

6. Connect to writing. Write a short paragraph about a pet. Use both questions and statements.

ANSWERSmy teacher is Mrs.

Smiley. She is holding a

guinea pig? .

It is our new class pet? .

what is the guinea pig’s

name. ?

its name is Snowball.

my teacher is Mrs.

Smiley. She is holding a

guinea pig? .

It is our new class pet? .

what is the guinea pig’s

name. ?

its name is Snowball.

Gram

mar Transp

arency �

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill

001-005_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U1W

1_E_RD

10.i4 42/25/09 10:18:47 AM

Review Statements and Questions

1. Adamisscared

2. touchingasnake.

3. Thesnakeisournewclasspet?

4. whatishisname

5. Hisname.






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence asking about a new class pet.

ANSWERS 1. Adamisscared.

2. Incompletesentence.Possibleresponse:Heistouchingasnake.

3. Thesnakeisournewclasspet.

4. Whatishisname?

5. Incompletesentence.Possibleresponse:HisnameisSam.

Gram

mar Transp

arency �

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill

001-005_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U1W

1_E_RD

10.i5 52/25/09 10:18:50 AM

Identifying Commands

1. Showkindnesstoothers.

2. Whatmakesagoodfriend?

3. HelpBrittanypickupherpapers.

4. SharethechalkwithBill.

5. Helpyournewclassmatefeelathome.






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that tells someone to do something.

ANSWERS 1. Command

2. NotaCommand

3. Command

4. Command

5. Command

Gram

mar Transp

arency �

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill

006-010_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U1W

2_E_RD

10.i6 62/25/09 10:22:29 AM

Identifying Exclamations

1. Soccerismyfavoritegame!

2. TamikaandIarebestfriends.

3. Ethanlikessoccer,too.

4. Wow,Tamikascoresagoal!

5. Greatjob,Tamika!






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that shows strong feeling.

ANSWERS 1. Exclamation

2. Statement

3. Statement

4. Exclamation

5. Exclamation

Gram

mar Transp

arency �

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill

006-010_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U1W

2_E_RD

10.i7 72/25/09 10:22:32 AM

Punctuating Commands and Exclamations

1. drawapictureofyourbestfriend

2. Thisisanamazingdrawing

3. writeasentenceaboutyourfriend

4. pleaseturninyourpaper

5. Ireallylovedyourletter






6. Connecttowriting.Write a command. Next, write an exclamation.

ANSWERS 1. Drawapictureofyour

bestfriend.(command)

2. Thisisanamazingdrawing!(exclamation)

3. Writeasentenceaboutyourfriend.(command)

4. Pleaseturninyourpaper.(command)

5. Ireallylovedyourletter!(exclamation)

Gram

mar Transp

arency �

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill

006-010_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U1W

2_E_RD

10.i8 82/25/09 10:22:35 AM

Proofread

let’s play on Saturday. Meet me at the park

Playing baseball is so much fun Throw me the

ball? Wow, what a great catch






6. Connect to writing. Write a short paragraph that has both a command and an exclamation.

ANSWERSlet’s play ball on

Saturday. Meet me

at the park. Playing

baseball is so much

fun! Throw me the

ball? Wow, what a

great catch!

let’s play ball on

Saturday. Meet me

at the park. Playing

baseball is so much

fun! Throw me the

ball? Wow, what a

great catch!

Gram

mar Transp

arency �

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill

006-010_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U1W

2_E_RD

10.i9 92/25/09 10:22:38 AM

Review Commands and Exclamations

1. Callyourfriend

2. Idon’twantto

3. Myfriendisreallysick

4. takehersomesoup

5. Helphergetbetter






6. Connecttowriting.Write a short note to someone that tells them to do something.

ANSWERS 1. Callyourfriend.

2. Idon’twantto!

3. Myfriendisreallysick!

4. Takehersomesoup.

5. Helphergetbetter.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 10

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill

006-010_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U1W

2_E_RD

10.i10 102/25/09 10:22:41 AM

Identifying Subjects

1. TheUnitedStateshasmanypeople.

2. AmicomesfromJapan.

3. ImovedherefromMexico.

4. Californiaisalargestate.

5. PeoplelikelivinginCalifornia.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 11

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a noun, then use that noun as the subject of a sentence.

ANSWERS 1. TheUnitedStates

2. Ami

3. I

4. California

5. People

011-015_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U1W

3_E_RD

10.i11 112/25/09 10:23:29 AM

Add a Subject

1. isthelanguagewespeakatschool.

2. helpsuswithgrammarlessons.

3. helpsusdoresearchinthelibrary.

4. worktogetherasaclass.

5. visittheclassroomtoseeourwork.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 12

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence fragment that has no subject yet. Then write two or three subjects that could complete the sentence.

ANSWERS 1. Possibleanswer:

English

2. Possibleanswer:Ourteacher

3. Possibleanswer:Thelibrarian

4. Possibleanswer:We

5. Possibleanswer:Ourparents

011-015_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U1W

3_E_RD

10.i12 122/25/09 10:23:33 AM

Letter Punctuation

dear Grandma

Thank you for sending the book. Dad and

I read it last night. I liked it a lot. I learned a

lot about fun places to visit. Let’s all take a trip

together soon.

your grandson

Dale

Gram

mar Transp

arency 13

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connect to writing. Write a short thank-you note to someone you know.

ANSWERSdear Grandma,

your grandson,

011-015_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U1W

3_E_RD

10.i13 132/25/09 10:23:38 AM

Proofread

drive to see Grandma in the summer Grandma

lives in a big house the house is on a lake We

swim in the lake every day like to swim with

my dad. Dad is a good swimmer. Do you like

to swim, too

Gram

mar Transp

arency 14

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connect to writing. Write a short paragraph. Try to use a different subject in each sentence.

ANSWERS

We drive to see Grandma in

the summer. Grandma lives

in a big house. the house

is on a lake. We swim in

the lake every day. I like to

swim with my dad. Dad is a

good swimmer. Do you like

to swim, too?

011-015_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U1W

3_E_RD

10.i14 142/25/09 10:23:43 AM

Review Subjects

dear Mom

Aunt Jan and I are having a lot of fun. went to

the beach yesterday. We made a castle from

sand and shells. was washed away by the

waves. I will be glad to see you this weekend.

miss you a lot.

love

Max

Gram

mar Transp

arency 15

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connect to writing. Write two sentences. Now write the same sentences using new subjects.

ANSWERSdear Mom,

Aunt Jan and I are having a

lot of fun. We went to the

beach yesterday. We made

a castle from sand and

shells. It was washed away

by the waves. I will be glad

to see you this weekend.

I miss you a lot.

love,

Max

011-015_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U1W

3_E_RD

10.i15 152/25/09 10:23:48 AM

Identifying Predicates

1. Rickisagoodartist.

2. Rickdrawspicturesofanimals.

3. Theanimalslooksoreal!

4. Ilikethepictureofthebear.

5. Wehungitonthewall.






6. Connecttowriting.Start a sentence with I. Complete the thought with a predicate.

ANSWERS 1. isagoodartist.

2. drawspicturesofanimals.

3. looksoreal!

4. likethepictureofthebear.

5. hungitonthewall.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 16

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill

016-020_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U1W

4_E_RD

10.i16 162/25/09 10:33:41 AM

Adding a Predicate

1. Mybestfriend

2. We

3. Hermom

4. Themovie

5. It






6. Connecttowriting.Think of a subject. Write two sentences that tell what that subject does or is.

ANSWERSPossibleanswersgiven.

1. livesnextdoor.

2. haveagoodtimetogether.

3. tookustothemovies.

4. wasveryexciting!

5. wasaboutafluteplayer.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 17

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill

016-020_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U1W

4_E_RD

10.i17 172/25/09 10:33:45 AM

Commas

1. MaxwasbornonMay141999inAtlantaGeorgia.

2. NowhelivesinOaklandCalifornia.

3. HisfriendJonlivesinBaltimoreMaryland.

4. JoniscomingtoCaliforniaonAugust152006.

5. ThenwewilltakeatriptoFresnoCalifornia.






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that tells the exact date on which something will happen.

ANSWERS 1. MaxwasbornonMay14,

1999inAtlanta,Georgia.

2. NowhelivesinOakland,California.

3. HisfriendJonlivesinBaltimore,Maryland.

4. JoniscomingtoCaliforniaonAugust15,2006.

5. ThenwewilltakeatriptoFresno,California.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 18

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill

016-020_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U1W

4_E_RD

10.i18 182/25/09 10:33:49 AM

Proofread

Ican’twaituntilMarch32006!That’swhen

you’recomingtoDetroitMichigantoseeus.

We’llhavefununtilyouhavetoleaveonMarch

102006.MomandDad






6. Connecttowriting.Write a short invitation to a party. Tell the date and include the city and state in which it will take place.

ANSWERS

Ican’twaituntil

March3,2006!That’s

whenyou’recomingto

Detroit,Michigantosee

us.We’llhavefununtil

youhavetoleaveon

March10,2006.Momand

Dadcan’twaittosee

you,too!

Gram

mar Transp

arency 19

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill

016-020_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U1W

4_E_RD

10.i19 192/25/09 10:33:54 AM

Review Predicates and Commas

1. MymomtoadanceinAtlantaGeorgia.

2. SheonOctober111999.

3. Ialsotodance.

4. We’rethesameshownextmonth.






6. Connecttowriting.Write a short paragraph that tells when and where you were born.

ANSWERS 1. went;Atlanta,

2. went;11,

3. like

4. seeing

Gram

mar Transp

arency 20

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill

016-020_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U1W

4_E_RD

10.i20 202/25/09 10:33:58 AM

Combining Subjects

1. NinacamefromMexico.MarcoscamefromMexico.

2. NinacametoAmericabyairplane.MarcoscametoAmericabyairplane.

3. Ninalivedneartheschool.Marcoslivedneartheschool.

4. Ninalearnedmoreandmoreeachday!Marcoslearnedmoreandmoreeachday!

Gram

mar Transp

arency 21

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write two sentences in which only the subjects are different. Combine them to form one sentence.

ANSWERS 1. NinaandMarcoscame

fromMexico.

2. NinaandMarcoscametoAmericabyairplane.

3. NinaandMarcoslivedneartheschool.

4. NinaandMarcoslearnedmoreandmoreeachday!

021-025_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U1W

5_E_RD

10.i21 212/25/09 10:34:05 AM

Combining Predicates

1. YoonlikedAmericanfood.YoondislikedItalianfood.

2. YoonlearnedhowtospeakEnglish.YoontaughtherfamilyEnglishwords.

3. YoonunderstandsEnglish.YoonspeaksEnglishwell.

4. Yoonmademanyfriends.YoonenjoyedhernewAmericanschool.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 22

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write two sentences in which the subjects are the same. Combine them to form one sentence.

ANSWERS 1. YoonlikedAmerican

foodanddislikedItalianfood.

2. YoonlearnedhowtospeakEnglishandtaughtherfamilyEnglishwords.

3. YoonunderstandsEnglishandspeaksEnglishwell.

4. YoonmademanyfriendsandenjoyedhernewAmericanschool.

021-025_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U1W

5_E_RD

10.i22 222/25/09 10:34:09 AM

Quotation Marks

1. Yoonsaid,IwasscaredwhenIfirstcametothiscountry.

2. Let’swalkhomefromschooltogether,saidNina.

3. Yoonsaid,Thatwouldbeverynice!

4. Howlonghaveyoulivedhere?askedNina.

5. Ihavelivedhereforonemonth,saidYoon.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 23

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that tells the exact words that someone said to you.

ANSWERS 1. Yoonsaid,“Iwasscared

whenIfirstcametothiscountry.”

2. “Let’swalkhomefromschooltogether,”saidNina.

3. Yoonsaid,“Thatwouldbeverynice!”

4. “Howlonghaveyoulivedhere?”askedNina.

5. “Ihavelivedhereforonemonth,”saidYoon.

021-025_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U1W

5_E_RD

10.i23 232/25/09 10:34:14 AM

Proofread

Nina will visit Aunt Pilar in Denver Colorado

for a week. She will take a plane from

Sacramento California.

I am so excited about my trip! said Nina.

It is Nina’s first trip away from home, said Mom.

Mom will miss Nina. Dad will miss Nina.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 24

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connect to writing. Write a short paragraph telling about a conversation you had with someone.

ANSWERSNina will visit Aunt Pilar

in Denver, Colorado

for a week. She will

take a plane from

Sacramento, California.

“I am so excited about

my trip!” said Nina.

“It is Nina’s first trip

away from home,” said

Mom. Mom will miss

Nina. and Dad

021-025_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U1W

5_E_RD

10.i24 242/25/09 10:34:18 AM

Review Combining Sentences

1. Thetripwaslong.Thetripwashard.

2. Wepackedallofourtoys.Wepackedallofourbooks.

3. Leewasexcited.Leewasnervous.

4. Momwasreadytogo.Dadwasreadytogo.

5. LeehasnewfriendsinAmerica.JinhasnewfriendsinAmerica.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 25

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write two sentences that can be combined, then write how you combined them.

ANSWERS 1. Thetripwaslong

andhard.

2. Wepackedallofourtoysandbooks.

3. Leewasexcitedandnervous.

4. MomandDadwerereadytogo.

5. LeeandJinhavenewfriendsinAmerica.

021-025_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U1W

5_E_RD

10.i25 252/25/09 10:34:22 AM

Nouns that Name People

1. Twosistersarehavingapicnic.

2. Thesistersforgottopackanydrinks.

3. Afriendcomesbytohavelunch,too.

4. Hermothermadeabigpitcheroflemonade.

5. Herfathermadesomesandwiches.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 26

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence in which a family member does something special.

ANSWERS 1. sisters

2. sisters

3. friend

4. mother

5. father

026-030_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U2W

1_E_RD

10.i26 262/25/09 10:34:28 AM

Nouns that Name Places and Things

1. Abigstormhitmytown.

2. Therewaslotsofrainandstrongwinds.

3. Atreefelldownacrosstheroad.

4. Wepulledthetreeintoouryard.

5. Carsandtruckscoulddrivebyagain.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 27

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that tells how your family prepares for bad weather.

ANSWERS 1. storm,town

2. rain,winds

3. tree,road

4. tree,yard

5. cars,trucks

026-030_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U2W

1_E_RD

10.i27 272/25/09 10:34:32 AM

Commas in a Series

1. Wehavedogscatsandfishaspets.

2. Wegivethemfoodwaterandshelter.

3. OurdogsarenamedKipPalandBuster.

4. OnceKiphadacoughafeverandarash.

5. Doyoulikeblackberriesblueberriesorraspberriesinyourcereal?

Gram

mar Transp

arency 28

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that tells something about three animals.

ANSWERS 1. Wehavedogs,cats,and

fishaspets.

2. Wegivethemfood,water,andshelter.

3. OurdogsarenamedKip,Pal,andBuster.

4. OnceKiphadacough,afever,andarash.

5. Doyoulikeblackberries,blueberries,orraspberriesinyourcereal?

026-030_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U2W

1_E_RD

10.i28 282/25/09 10:34:36 AM

Proofread

Our class is having a bake sale. we will sell cakes

pies and cookies. My teacher asks Who will help

us make all these things?” My mother will help.

She is the best baker ever?

Gram

mar Transp

arency 29

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connect to writing. Write a paragraph about a time when you or a family member volunteered to help someone.

ANSWERS

Our class is having a bake

sale. We will sell cakes, pies,

and cookies. My teacher

asks, “Who will help us

make all these things?” My

mother will help. She is the

best baker ever!

026-030_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U2W

1_E_RD

10.i29 292/25/09 10:34:41 AM

Review Nouns and Commas in a Series

1. Wecarriedfoodwaterandatentintothewoods.

2. Myfamilycampedinthemountainslastsummer.

3. Birdsdeerandabearcametovisit.

4. Myfatherscaredoffthebearbybangingonpotspansandplates.

5. Wecookedfrankfurtersbeansandmarshmallowsbyafire.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 30

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence about three things you might see on a camping trip.

ANSWERS 1. Wecarriedfood,water,

andatentintothewoods.

2. Myfamilycampedinthemountainslastsummer.

3. Birds,deer,andabearcametovisit.

4. Myfatherscaredoffthebearbybangingonpots,pans,andplates.

5. Wecookedfrankfurters,beans,andmarshmallowsbyafire.

026-030_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U2W

1_E_RD

10.i30 302/25/09 10:34:45 AM

Plural Nouns

1. Igotothelibrarywiththreefriend.

2. Weseemanybookinthelibrary.

3. Ifindabookaboutwildanimal.

4. Thistigerhastwocub.

5. Howmanysnakeareinthispicture?

Gram

mar Transp

arency 31

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence. Then write the same sentence making all of the nouns plural.

ANSWERS 1. Igotothelibrarywith

threefriends.

2. Weseemanybooksinthelibrary.

3. Ifindabookaboutwildanimals.

4. Thistigerhastwocubs.

5. Howmanysnakesareinthispicture?

031-035_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U2W

2_E_RD

10.i31 312/25/09 10:18:54 AM

Special Plural Nouns

1. Thechildvisitthecitylibrary.

2. Twolibraryladyhelpthemfindbooks.

3. Theysitonbenchandreadquietly.

4. Theyridebusbacktoschool.

5. Whichofthethreemanistheirteacher?

Gram

mar Transp

arency 32

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a subject that contains the plural forms of both woman and child.

ANSWERS 1. Thechildrenvisitthe

citylibrary.

2. Twolibraryladieshelpthemfindbooks.

3. Theysitonbenchesandreadquietly.

4. Theyridebusesbacktoschool.

5. Whichofthethreemenistheirteacher?

031-035_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U2W

2_E_RD

10.i32 322/25/09 10:18:57 AM

Capitalization and Commas

dear Tomás

I found a good book about dinosaurs. I think

you will like it. When you come back next

summer, you can borrow it.

your friend

The Library Lady

Gram

mar Transp

arency 33

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connect to writing. Write a short letter to a friend asking for help on a project.

ANSWERSDear Tomás,

I found a good book about dinosaurs. I think you will like it. When you come back next summer, you can you borrow it.

Your friend,

The Library Lady

031-035_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U2W

2_E_RD

10.i33 332/25/09 10:19:00 AM

Proofread

dear Grandma and Grandpa

I went to the library today. I saw many book about dinosaur. I know Grandpa likes dinosaur story. I saw some books about famous woman. I think Grandma would enjoy them.

love

Cara

Gram

mar Transp

arency 34

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connect to writing. Write a short letter that tells about something that happened to you. Use as many plural nouns as you can.

ANSWERS

dear Grandma and Grandpa,

I went to the library

today. I saw many books

about dinosaurs. I know

Grandpa likes dinosaur

story. I saw some books

about famous woman. I

think Grandma would enjoy

them.

love,

Cara

ies

e

031-035_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U2W

2_E_RD

10.i34 342/25/09 10:19:03 AM

Review Plural Nouns

dear Sunny

I had fun today. Tim and I played baseball. We played with child from another school. We did not win, but we got new baseball capes. It was a great day!

your friend

Marco

Gram

mar Transp

arency 35

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connect to writing. Write a sentence using as many plural nouns as you can. See who in your class used the most.

ANSWERS

dear Sunny,

I had fun today. Tim

and I played baseball. We

played with child from

another school. We did

not win, but we got new

baseball capes. It was a

great day!

your friend,

Marco

ren

031-035_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U2W

2_E_RD

10.i35 352/25/09 10:19:06 AM

Identify Proper Nouns

1. AwildfirerippedthroughthetownofMidlandinCalifornia.

2. MayorRodrigospokeontheradio.

3. HetoldusthatNorthStreetwaswashitthehardest.

4. DoctorsrushedtherefromRiversideHospital.

5. TheysetupafirstaidstationatElmwoodAuditorium.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 36

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence about a specific town or state you like to visit.

ANSWERS 1. Midland,California

2. MayorRodrigo

3. NorthStreet

4. RiversideHospital

5. ElmwoodAuditorium

036-040_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U2W

3_E_RD

10.i36 362/25/09 10:19:11 AM

Proper Nouns

1. Josieisamemberofthebayviewvolunteerfiredepartment.

2. Onesaturdaylastjune,shehelpedputoutafireinahotel.

3. Itwasthearmonthotelontreelineavenue.

4. Theguestsweremovedtoroomsatseasideuniversity.

5. Onsundayjosiehelpedthemgathertheirthingsfromthehotel.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 37

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that tells where a friend of yours lives.

ANSWERS 1. Josie,BayviewVolunteer

FireDepartment

2. Saturday,June

3. ArmontHotel,TreelineAvenue

4. SeasideUniversity

5. Sunday,Josie

036-040_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U2W

3_E_RD

10.i37 372/25/09 10:19:13 AM

Abbreviations

1. Mister Jr.

2. Junior Dr.

3. Doctor Mrs.

4. Captain Mr.

5. Missus Capt.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 38

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence about a neighbor. Use the proper abbreviation in his or her name.

ANSWERS 1. Mr.

2. Jr.

3. Dr.

4. Capt.

5. Mrs.

036-040_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U2W

3_E_RD

10.i38 382/25/09 10:19:16 AM

Proofread

mrs red told a story on friday at the library. She

told the story of cinderella. Then she asked who

the hero was. I thought the prince was the hero

because he saved cinderella. My dad was there,

too. “What is your idea, mr burns?” mrs red

asked. Dad said cinderella was a hero, too. She

was brave enough to stand up for herself when

she was being treated badly.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 39

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill

.

. .






6. Connect to writing. Write a short paragraph about someone who acts bravely in a difficult time.

ANSWERS

mrs red told a story on friday at the library. She told the story of cinderella. Then she asked who the hero was. I thought the prince was the hero because he saved cinderella. My dad was there, too. “What is your idea, mr burns?” mrs red asked. Dad said cinderella was a hero, too. She was brave enough to stand up for herself when she was being treated badly.

036-040_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U2W

3_E_RD

10.i39 392/25/09 10:19:20 AM

Review Proper Nouns

1. Todayissaturday.

2. mrandmrscolearegoingtotheball.

3. Theballwillbeatthemaplelawnballroom.

4.Itwillbeacelebrationofthefourthofjuly.

5. Thepartywillbeginwithaspeechbydrhall.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 40

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Who is one of your heroes? Write a sentence that tells why you admire that person.

ANSWERS 1. Saturday

2. Mr.,Mrs.Cole

3. MapleLawnBallroom

4. FourthofJuly

5. Dr.Hall

036-040_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U2W

3_E_RD

10.i40 402/25/09 10:19:23 AM

Possessive Nouns

1. Thestoresownerisveryangry.

2. Someonestolethemansmoney.

3. Thepolicelistentotheownersstory.

4. Dogshelpthemfindthethiefstracks.

5. Theycatchhimnearthetownslibrary.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 41

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence about something that someone else owns.

ANSWERS 1. store’s

2. man’s

3. owner’s

4. thief’s

5. town’s

041-045_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U2W

4_E_RD

10.i41 412/25/09 10:35:57 AM

Plural Possessive Nouns

1. Ourfiredepartmentwillappearinthreetown’s/towns’holidayparades.

2. Allthetruck’s/trucks’sirensmakealoudnoise.

3. Thefirefighter’s/fighters’coatsarebrandnew.

4. Nextweekthefirefighterswillvisitmanyschool’s/schools’classes.

5. Theywillanswerallthestudent’s/students’questions.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 42

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Think of something that many people share. Write a sentence about it that tells who owns the object.

ANSWERS 1. towns’

2. trucks’

3. fighters’

4. schools’

5. students’

041-045_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U2W

4_E_RD

10.i42 422/25/09 10:36:01 AM

Adding Apostrophes

1. MyfriendcatMitzyismissing.

2. Weputuppostersinmanystoreswindows.

3. Welistedourparentsphonenumbers.

4. Theygotacallfromthevetoffice.

5. SomeonefoundMitzyatthetownsplayground.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 43

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that includes at least one possessive noun.

ANSWERS 1. friend’s

2. stores’

3. parents’

4. vet’s

5. town’s

041-045_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U2W

4_E_RD

10.i43 432/25/09 10:36:06 AM

Proofread

Our class went to see a film about our towns

fire fighters it was my teachers’ idea. The

ticket’s were free? We learned a lot about a fire

fighters job. Did you know that many of the

volunteers uniforms are donated!

Gram

mar Transp

arency 44

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connect to writing. Write a short paragraph telling about a job you might do at your school. Use as many possessive nouns as you can.

ANSWERS

Our class went to see a

film about our town’s

fire fighters. It was my

teacher’s idea. The tickets

were free. We learned a lot

about a fire fighter’s job.

Did you know that many of

the volunteers’ uniforms are

donated?

041-045_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U2W

4_E_RD

10.i44 442/25/09 10:36:11 AM

Possessive Nouns and Apostrophes

1. Ourschoolstophonorisamedal.

2. Thisyearsawardwenttothreestudents.

3. Thestudentsprojectwastoworktogetheronfoodgardens.

4. Theytookmanyvegetablestothetownsfoodbank.

5. Nextyeartheywilladdtothegardenssize.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 45

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write two or three sentences about a team project you worked on. Use at least one plural possessive noun.

ANSWERS 1. school’s

2. year’s

3. students’

4. town’s

5. gardens’

041-045_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U2W

4_E_RD

10.i45 452/25/09 10:36:19 AM

Plural Nouns

1. Manyboyandgirlgetvaccineswhentheyareyoung.

2. Vaccinecanhelpkeepachildsafefromillness.

3. Somedoctordiscoveredvaccineslongago.

4. Scientistarestillworkingonnewonetoday.

5. Thishelpskidlivelongandhealthylives.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 46

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that tells about a visit to the doctor. Use at least one plural noun.

ANSWERS 1. boys,girls

2. Vaccines

3. doctors

4. Scientists,ones

5. kids

046-050_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U2W

5_E_RD

10.i46 462/25/09 10:36:26 AM

Possessive Nouns

1. Alicialistenedtoher(grandfather)storiesaboutthepast.

2. Hetalkedaboutthe(country)partinWorldWarII.

3. Inschool,sheheardaboutother(student)relatives.

4. Manyoftheir(grandparent)storieswerealsoaboutthewar.

5. Thestudentspublishedthe(class)workinabook.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 47

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that tells about a family member. Include at least one possessive noun.

ANSWERS 1. grandfather’s

2. country’s

3. students’

4. grandparents’

5. class’s

046-050_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U2W

5_E_RD

10.i47 472/25/09 10:36:32 AM

Apostrophes

1. OurtownhasaparkbecauseofLarisasmom.

2. Shewantedtomakeasafeplaceforthetownschildren.

3. Shewenttothemayorsofficetotalkaboutherplan.

4. Theytalkedtoothertownsmayorsaswell.

5. NowLarisaandherfriendscanenjoytheparksplayground.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 48

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that includes a word with an apostrophe. Then tell the same thought in a sentence without using apostrophes.

ANSWERS 1. Larisa’s

2. town’s

3. mayor’s

4. towns’

5. park’s

046-050_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U2W

5_E_RD

10.i48 482/25/09 10:36:37 AM

Proofread

Kyle and Uli set up an ice cream stands at their

familys picnic table. No one came to buy the

boys treats. Kyle said, “Let’s mix thing into the

ice cream.” They added nut, chocolate chip, and

cookies. Uli liked kyles idea! Soon peoples came

from all over to taste the new flavor’s at the

boys stand.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 49

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connect to writing. What invention do you think is most helpful? Write a short paragraph that tells why.

ANSWERSKyle and Uli set up an ice cream stands at their family’s picnic table. No one came to buy the boys’ treats. Kyle said, “Let’s mix things into the ice cream.” They added nuts, chocolate chips, and cookies. Uli liked Kyle’s idea. Soon peoples came from all over to taste the new flavor’s at the boys’ stand.

046-050_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U2W

5_E_RD

10.i49 492/25/09 10:36:44 AM

Review Plurals and Possessives

1. Inthepast,peoplewhoplayedsportshadnohelmetorpad.

2. Coachwantedtoincreasetheirplayerssafety.

3. Overtheyears,manysportsuniformschanged.

4. Nowtheplayeraremoreprotected.

5. Thishelpsalotwhenitisachilds’firsttimeplayingasport.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 50

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write about a sport you like. Tell about the things you need to play the game.

ANSWERS 1. helmets,pads

2. coaches,players’

3. sports’

4. players

5. child’s

046-050_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U2W

5_E_RD

10.i50 502/25/09 10:36:48 AM

Action Verbs

1. Paulabendsherknees.

2. Thaistretcheshisarmsout.

3. Shawnajumpsbackandforth.

4. Thethreeboyshopupanddown.

5. Theclassdancesasthebandplays.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 51

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that tells about a movement you make when you dance.

ANSWERS 1. bends

2. stretches

3. jumps

4. hop

5. dances,plays

051-055_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U3W

1_E_RD

10.i51 512/25/09 10:36:59 AM

More Action Verbs

1. Myunclelovesjazzmusic.

2. Heandmyauntlistentotheradioallday.

3. Theydreamofbig,fancyparties.

4. Theypracticeallkindsofdances.

5. Weallenjoytheirshows.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 52

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Think of an action that is hard to see. Write a sentence using the verb that tells about that action.

ANSWERS 1. loves

2. listen

3. dream

4. practice

5. enjoy

051-055_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U3W

1_E_RD

10.i52 522/25/09 10:37:05 AM

Abbreviations

1. mr.andMrs.Parkteachdanceclasses.

2. EvenRevWalshattendstheclass.

3. Thebestdancerisdr.Jin.

4. ShelikestowaltzwithmrWilcox.

5. SeehowlightlyMsGoswamimovesacrossthedancefloor!

Gram

mar Transp

arency 53

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence about two adults at your school. Use the proper abbreviations to tell about them.

ANSWERS 1. Mr.andMrs.Park

2. Rev.Walsh

3. Dr.Jin

4. Mr.Wilcox

5. Ms.Goswami

051-055_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U3W

1_E_RD

10.i53 532/25/09 10:37:11 AM

Proofread

mr. Sniggle hate the last part of our play. Even

ms Hartley agrees. She thinks the action is

boring. Some of the actors starts to dance on

stage. “That’s it?” Mr. Sniggle exclaim. “Our play

needing a big dance number.” He invite everyone

to take part. The audience love the ending.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 54

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill

s






6. Connect to writing. Write a short paragraph that tells about a dance or other show you recently saw. Use action verbs to describe the event.

ANSWERSMr. Sniggle hates the last part of our play. Even Ms. Hartley agrees. She thinks the action is boring. Some of the actors starts to dance on stage. “That’s it!” Mr. Sniggle exclaims. “Our play needing a big dance number.” He invites everyone to take part. The audience loves the ending.

051-055_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U3W

1_E_RD

10.i54 542/25/09 10:37:18 AM

Review Action Verbs and Abbreviations

1. MrMichaelsplaysthepianoforourdanceclass.

2. HewaitsformsKraustotellhimwhattoplay.

3. Sheaskhimtospeedupthemusic.

4. Werunsfasterandfasteraroundtheroom.

5. WedanceuntilMsKraustellustostop.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 55

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a short paragraph that tells how you can make a sandwich with at least three ingredients.

ANSWERS 1. Mr.Michaels;plays

2. waits;Ms.Kraus

3. asks

4. run

5. dance;Ms.Kraus;tells

051-055_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U3W

1_E_RD

10.i55 552/25/09 10:37:25 AM

Present-Tense Verbs

1. Theoldwoman(raceraces)tothecastle.

2. “Agiantiscoming!”she(shoutshouts).

3. Thekingandqueen(shuddershudders)atthenews.

4. Thesoldiers(raceraces)theirhorsestotheedgeoftheforest.

5. Thegiant(hidehides)whenheseesthesoldiers.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 56

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.You look out the window and see a dragon in the sky. Write a sentence that tells what you do next.

ANSWERS 1. races

2. shouts

3. shudder

4. race

5. hides

056-060_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U3W

2_E_RD

10.i56 562/25/09 10:37:33 AM

Subject-Verb Agreement

1. AbueloandEmilio(waitwaits)fortheirguests.

2. Emilio(getgets)tiredofwaiting.

3. Abuelo(telltells)himastory.

4. Inthestory,threebears(gogoes)forawalk.

5. Agirl(comecomes)totheirhouseand(eateats)theirfood.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 57

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence with a singular subject. Then write the same sentence with a plural subject.

ANSWERS 1. wait

2. gets

3. tells

4. go

5. comes;eats

056-060_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U3W

2_E_RD

10.i57 572/25/09 10:37:38 AM

Commas in a Series

1. OurschoolhasfolkdancesinMarchAprilandMay.

2. HannahErinandYvetteknowthestoriesbehindthemusic.

3. Theypretendtobeelvestrollsandogres.

4. Inonedance,thegirlshopskipandjump.

5. TheytellthefolktalestoRicoFrankandYan-sen.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 58

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Think of three things that go together. Write a sentence that tells about those things in a series.

ANSWERS 1. March,April,andMay

2. Hannah,Erin,andYvette

3. elves,trolls,andogres

4. hop,skip,andjump

5. Rico,Frank,andYan-sen

056-060_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U3W

2_E_RD

10.i58 582/25/09 10:37:44 AM

Proofread

The bears walks into their home. Papa Bear see the empty bowls. Mama Bear pick up a dirty spoon. Baby Bear looks at the bowl spoon and bed. He point to the girl in the bed. The girl open her eyes. Mama Papa and Baby Bear tell her not to be afraid.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 59

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connect to writing. Write a short folk tale about a talking animal. Use present-tense verbs.

ANSWERS

The bears walks into

their home. Papa Bear sees

the empty bowls. Mama

Bear picks up a dirty spoon.

Baby Bear looks at the bowl,

spoon, and bed. He points

to the girl in the bed. The

girl opens her eyes. Mama,

Papa, and Baby Bear tell her

not to be afraid.

056-060_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U3W

2_E_RD

10.i59 592/25/09 10:37:50 AM

Review Present-Tense Verbs and Commas in a Series

Dear Cousins,

Please come to my house on Sunday. We have fun on Sundays. Abuelo tell stories. One story is about three bears. The papa mama and baby bear leave their home. A girl come to the house and eat their food. It is a funny story. Sometimes, my friends come. Their names are Luis Ed and Jack. We plays games in the yard. Can you come this Sunday? It will be fun!

Your cousin,

Emilio Marco

Gram

mar Transp

arency 60

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connect to writing. Write a short paragraph that tells how you can make a sandwich with at least three ingredients.

ANSWERS

Please come to my house

on Sunday. We have fun on

Sundays. Abuelo tells

stories.

One story is about three bears.

The papa, mama, and baby

bear leave their home. A girl

comes to the house and eat

s

their food. It is a funny story.

Sometimes, my friends

come. Their names are

Luis, Ed, and Jack. We plays

games in the yard.

056-060_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U3W

2_E_RD

10.i60 602/25/09 10:37:57 AM

Past-Tense Verbs

1.Lastyear,Kim(learn)toplaythedrums.

2. Kim’smother(help)herreadmusic.

3. Herbrother(want)tobuyaguitar.

4. They(record)afewsongstogether.

5. Theirfather(paint)acoverfortheCD.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 61

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence using the past tense to tell about something you did last year.

ANSWERS 1. learned

2. helped

3. wanted

4. recorded

5. painted

061-065_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U3W

3TFK_E_RD

161 612/25/09 10:38:07 AM

Past-Tense Verbs

1. Cartermarcheswiththebandatfootballgames.

2. Heplaysthetuba.

3. Theconductorwaveshisbaton.

4. Thebandmembersraceontothefield.

5. Theylineupinagiantcircle.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 62

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence about a parade in the present tense. Then write the same sentence in the past tense.

ANSWERS 1. marched

2. played

3. waved

4. raced

5. lined

061-065_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U3W

3TFK_E_RD

162 622/25/09 10:38:14 AM

Letter Punctuation

dear Yuki

I was happy that you visit us last week. Did

you have a good time. I enjoyd getting to know

you better. My mother loveed the picture we

painted. You are such a great artist. Please come

again next summer?

sincerely,

Walter Brooks-Hanson

Gram

mar Transp

arency 63

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connect to writing. Write a short letter to a friend that tells about an art project you did in the past.

ANSWERSDear Yuki,

I was happy that you visited us last week. Did you have a good time? I enjoyed getting to know you better. My mother loveed the picture we painted. You are such a great artist! Please come again next summer.

Sincerely,

Walter Brooks-Hanson

061-065_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U3W

3TFK_E_RD

163 632/25/09 10:38:21 AM

Proofread

dear mr. Matsumuro.

Thank you for showing us your multimedia

studio? Our class learnd a lot about how

painting and music go together. We likeed how

the computers worked. We all enjoyd our visit.

sincerely

Julie Stewart

Gram

mar Transp

arency 64

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connect to writing. Write a short letter that thanks someone for a performance at your school.

ANSWERSDear Mr. Matsumuro,

Thank you for showing us your multimedia studio. Our class learned a lot about how painting and music go together. We likeed how the computers worked. We all enjoyed our visit.

Sincerely,

Julie Stewart

061-065_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U3W

3TFK_E_RD

164 642/25/09 10:38:27 AM

Review Past-Tense Verbs

1. Kellylistenstotheradiowhilesheworks.

2. Thesongshelpherthinkofthingstopaint.

3. Shelikespianomusicthemost.

4. Shefinishesanewpaintingeveryday.

5. Peopleplaceherpaintingsallovertown.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 65

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that uses the verbs play and dance in the present tense. Then write the same sentence in the past tense.

ANSWERS 1. listened,worked

2. helped

3. liked

4. finished

5. placed

061-065_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U3W

3TFK_E_RD

165 652/25/09 10:38:34 AM

Using the Verb Have

1. NickandTedbigpartsintheplayIwrote.

2. Tedtheroleofthegiant.

3. Thecrewmembersgreenpaintforthebeanstalk.

4. IthepartofJack.

5. Wealwaysfunputtingonourownplays.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 66

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence about a play using some form of the verb have.

ANSWERS 1. have

2. has

3. have

4. have

5. have

066-070_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U3W

4_E_RD

10.i66 662/25/09 10:38:42 AM

Past Tense of Have

1. Our school has a newspaper.

2. We have many stories to write about.

3. Wanda has a poem to publish.

4. We all have copies to bring home.

5. Our newspaper has the best articles.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 67

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connect to writing. Write a sentence about something you once owned. Use the past tense of the verb have.

ANSWERS 1. had

2. had

3. had

4. had

5. had

066-070_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U3W

4_E_RD

10.i67 672/25/09 10:38:49 AM

Book Titles

1. Wesangthreeofourfavoritesongsfromabookcalledsongsforkids.

2. OurplayisfromthebookwinnieThePooh.

3. ThechildrenmadeupaplayfromthebookThethreepigs.

4. WheretheWildThingsareismyfavoritebook.

5. MysisterfinishedwritingabookcalledtheLittleprincesslastnight.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 68

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.If you wrote a book, what would you call it? Write a sentence that tells the book’s title.

ANSWERS 1. SongsforKids

2. WinniethePooh

3. TheThreePigs

4. WheretheWildThingsAre

5. TheLittlePrincess

066-070_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U3W

4_E_RD

10.i68 682/25/09 10:38:56 AM

Proofread

Yesterday our class has a great idea for a book.

Each student have to write about ways to save

energy. We wil take the articles we has and put

them together. our book had the title we can

save our planet. We has to work together to

keep Earth healthy?

Gram

mar Transp

arency 69

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connect to writing. Write a short paragraph about a magazine you might work on as a class. Tell what you would call it.

ANSWERS

Yesterday our class has

a great idea for a book.

Each student have to write

about ways to save energy.

We wil l take the articles

we has and put them

together. our book had

the title we can save our

planet. We has to work

together to keep Earth

healthy? !

had

has

have

has

have

066-070_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U3W

4_E_RD

10.i69 692/25/09 10:39:04 AM

Review Book Titles and the Verb Have

1. Ihasabookcalledshowtime.

2. AuntJenniehaveabookshewrotecalledmyweekinjapan.

3. ThebookhavephotographsthatItookwithmycamera.

4. Ioncehasmyownbookcalledpicturesfromanoverseasadventure.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 70

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that includes at least one proper noun and a book title.

ANSWERS 1. Ihaveabookcalled

ShowTime.

2. AuntJenniehasabookshewrotecalledMyWeekinJapan.

3. ThebookhasphotographsthatItookwithmycamera.

4. IoncehadmyownbookcalledPicturesfromanOverseasAdventure.

066-070_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U3W

4_E_RD

10.i70 702/25/09 10:39:10 AM

Combining Sentences

1. MomleftCanada.MomcametoAmerica.

2. Shefoundanapartment.Shegotanewjob.

3. Myfatherownedastore.Myfathersoldbooks.

4. Momlikedtoread.Momvisitedthestoreoften.

5. Myparentsmetatthestore.Myparentsgotmarriedayearlater.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 71

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write two sentences that tell something you do each morning. Then combine them into one sentence.

ANSWERS 1. MomleftCanadaand

cametoAmerica.

2. Shefoundanapartmentandgotanewjob.

3. Myfatherownedastoreandsoldbooks.

4. Momlikedtoreadandvisitedthestoreoften.

5. Myparentsmetatthestoreandgotmarriedayearlater.

071-075_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U3W

5_E_RD

10.i71 712/25/09 10:39:18 AM

Combining Predicates

1. MygrandparentslivedinItaly.Mygrandparentswroteinajournal.

2. Ifoundtheirjournalintheattic.Ireadit.

3. MymotherlovesEurope.MymotherwilltraveltoItaly.

4. HerhotelisinRome.Herhotelisnearmygrandparents’oldhome.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 72

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write two sentences about travel that have the same predicate. Combine them to make one sentence.

ANSWERS 1. Mygrandparentslived

inItalyandwroteinajournal.

2. Ifoundtheirjournalintheatticandreadit.

3. MymotherlovesEuropeandwilltraveltoItaly.

4. HerhotelisinRomeandnearmygrandparents’oldhome.

071-075_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U3W

5_E_RD

10.i72 722/25/09 10:39:24 AM

Sentence Punctuation

1. WereyourparentsonceintheNavy

2. Theyhelpedmanypeopleatsea

3. Doyouliketotravelonboats

4. Itwouldbesomuchfuntogosailing

5. Besuretofollowthesafetyrules

Gram

mar Transp

arency 73

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a question about the past. Then write an answer to the question.

ANSWERS 1. question?

2. statement.

3. question?

4. exclamation!

5. command.

071-075_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U3W

5_E_RD

10.i73 732/25/09 10:39:30 AM

Proofread

My big brother trains tigers. My big brother

does animal tricks? Where does he work. he

travels with the circus. My family goes to watch

him! My friends go to watch him. What a fun

job that must be.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 74

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connect to writing. Write a short paragraph that tells about your family. Write at least one sentence with two subjects or two predicates.

ANSWERS

My big brother trains

tigers. My big brother does

animal tricks?. Where does

he work. ? he travels with

the circus. My family goes

to watch him! My friends

go to watch him. What a

fun job that must be. !

and

and

071-075_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U3W

5_E_RD

10.i74 742/25/09 10:39:36 AM

Review Combining Sentences

1. Myauntcollectsstrangepets.Myauntcollectscolorfulhats.

2. Didyouseehersnake?Didyouseeherpurplehat?

3. Pleasebecareful.Pleaseholdthesnakegently.

4. Thesnakeisloose!Thesnakeisslitheringaway.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 75

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write two questions that can be combined into one. Then write the answer to the questions.

ANSWERS 1. Myauntandcollects

strangepetsandcolorfulhats.

2. Didyouseehersnakeandherpurplehat?

3. Pleasebecarefulandholdthesnakegently.

4. Thesnakeislooseandisslitheringaway!

071-075_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U3W

5_E_RD

10.i75 752/25/09 10:39:43 AM

Linking Verbs

1. Ms.Okobithecoachofourswimteam.

2. Ithefastestswimmerinourschool.

3. Theteamatthepooltoraisemoney.

4. Theswimmersinthewater.

5. Wepartofaprojecttocleanthepark.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 76

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that tells about one of your school’s activities. Use a linking verb.

ANSWERS 1. is

2. am

3. is

4. are

5. are

076-080_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U4W

1_E_RD

10.i76 762/25/09 10:19:27 AM

Linking Verbs

1. Themayor(was,were)atthemeeting.

2. Myparents(was,were)thereaswell.

3. They(was,were)theretohearthenewtownplan.

4. Thewholegroup(was,were)readytohelp.

5. I(was,were)eagertohearaboutthenewbikepath.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 77

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence telling about something that made you feel proud. Use a linking verb.

ANSWERS 1. Themayorwasatthe

meeting.

2. Myparentswerethereaswell.

3. Theyweretheretohearthenewtownplan.

4. Thewholegroupwasreadytohelp.

5. Iwaseagertohearaboutthenewbikepath.

076-080_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U4W

1_E_RD

10.i77 772/25/09 10:19:30 AM

Capitalization

1. InaugustmyfriendsandIwillpaintamural.

2. Itshouldbefinishedbylaborday.

3. Themuralwillshowabrahamlincoln.

4. Thepresidentcametonorthborooneseptember.

5. Wewillrememberlincoln’svisitonthesecondmondayofthemonth.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 78

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence about a date that is important to you. Include at least one proper noun.

ANSWERS 1. InAugustmyfriends

andIwillpaintamural.

2. ItshouldbefinishedbyLaborDay.

3. ThemuralwillshowAbrahamLincoln.

4. ThepresidentcametoNorthborooneSeptember.

5. WewillrememberLincoln’svisitonthesecondMondayofthemonth.

076-080_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U4W

1_E_RD

10.i78 782/25/09 10:19:33 AM

Proofread

This coming independence day was going to

be the best ever? The whole town of buzzville

are ready to work together. there is a meeting

last saturday to think of ideas! My father and

mother is leaders of a group to plan a Parade.

we will be as busy as bees the whole month

of june.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 79

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connect to writing. Write a short paragraph telling how your community works together to celebrate a specific holiday.

ANSWERS

This coming independence

Day was going to be the

best ever? The whole town

of buzzville are ready to

work together. there is a

meeting last saturday to

think of ideas!. My father

and mother is leaders of a

group to plan a Parade. we

will be as busy as bees the

whole month of june.

is

!

is

was

are

076-080_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U4W

1_E_RD

10.i79 792/25/09 10:19:37 AM

Review Linking Verbs

1. Ourneighbors,felixandmiranda,wassadwhentheirbarnburneddown.

2. Thefireisthebiggesteventoflastseptember.

3. Ourbaseballteamarereadytohelpbuildanewbarn.

4. Weissurewecouldfinishbythanksgiving.

5. Ournieghborswashappywiththenewbarn.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 80

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Think of a problem in your school or town. Write a paragraph on how a group might fix it. Use linking verbs.

ANSWERS 1. Ourneighbors,Felixand

Miranda,weresadwhentheirbarnburneddown.

2. ThefirewasthebiggesteventoflastSeptember.

3. Ourbaseballteamisreadytohelpbuildanewbarn.

4. WeweresurewecouldfinishbyThanksgiving.

5. Ourneighborswerehappywiththenewbarn.

076-080_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U4W

1_E_RD

10.i80 802/25/09 10:19:39 AM

Helping Verbs

1. Annapackedfourboxesofbooksforthelibrarysale.

2. Sheandhermothertriedtopickthemup.

3. Theyaskedustohelp.

4. Wedecidedtousesmallerboxes.

5. Thissavedusfromgettinghurt.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 81

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence about a time you helped someone. Use a helping verb to tell about it.

ANSWERS

1. has,packed

2. have,tried

3. have,asked

4. have,decided

5. has,saved

081-085_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U4W

2_E_RD

10.i81 812/25/09 10:40:34 AM

Be as a Helping Verb

1. Marcus[was,were]excitedaboutthebike-a-thon.

2. Heandhisfather[was,were]gettinghisbikeready.

3. Ourteam[was,were]raisingmoneyfortheanimalshelter.

4. We[is,are]ridingforovertenmiles!

5. Theanimalshelter[is,are]havingacookoutattheend.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 82

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence about a group you would like to help. Use be as a helping verb in your sentence.

ANSWERS 1. was

2. were

3. was

4. are

5. is

081-085_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U4W

2_E_RD

10.i82 822/25/09 10:40:40 AM

Quotation Marks

1. Canyoucomeandhelpmewiththis?Grandpaasked.

2. We’llberightthere!myfriendsandIshouted.

3. Grandpasaid,Weneedtogettheapplesinthebaskets.

4. Iambringingthisfoodtothestormshelter,Grandpaexplained.

5. Isaid,Ihopethosepeoplecangobackhomesoon.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 83

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a conversation between two helpers. Be sure to tell who speaks each sentence.

ANSWERS 1. “Canyouhelpmewith

this?”Grandpaasked.

2. “We’llberightthere!”myfriendsandIshouted.

3. Grandpasaid,“Weneedtogettheapplesinthebaskets.”

4. “Iambringingthisfoodtothestormshelter,”Grandpaexplained.

5. Isaid,“Ihopethosepeoplecangobackhomesoon.”

081-085_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U4W

2_E_RD

10.i83 832/25/09 10:40:48 AM

Proofread

Jon were building a booth for the fair. I has

finished the walls and need help with the roof,

he said. My sisters was working together. They

has made booths before. Jon exclaimed, Thank

goodness you are here?

Gram

mar Transp

arency 84

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connect to writing. Write a short paragraph about planning a special event that includes at least one quotation and one helping verb.

ANSWERS

Jon were building a

booth for the fair. “I has

finished the walls and

need help with the roof,”

he said. My sisters was

working together. They

has made booths before.

Jon exclaimed, “Thank

goodness you are here?”

was

have

were

have/had

!

081-085_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U4W

2_E_RD

10.i84 842/25/09 10:40:56 AM

Review Quotation Marks and Helping Verbs

1. Thefirefightersisdirectingtraffic.

2. Thepoliceofficersaid,Iissellingtickets.

3. Ourmayorhavemadecakesforthebakesale.

4. Weissingingatnoon,myteachersaid.

5. Wehasworkedtogethertocelebratetheholiday.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 85

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that tells about an event your family plans together. Use at least one helping verb.

ANSWERS 1. Thefirefightersare

directingtraffic.

2. Thepoliceofficersaid,“Iamsellingtickets.”

3. Ourmayorhasmadecakesforthebakesale.

4. “Wearesingingatnoon,”myteachersaid.

5. Wehaveworkedtogethertocelebratetheholiday.

081-085_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U4W

2_E_RD

10.i85 852/25/09 10:41:04 AM

Irregular Verbs

1. LastweekI(go,went)tothehealthfairatourschool.

2. Somedoctors(does,did)ashortskitoneatingwell.

3. Mymother(go,went)tothefamilyhealthtalk.

4. Oneofthenurses(does,did)housevisitslastsummer.

5. Myfamily(goes,went)foracheck-uplastmonth.






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that tells about a visit to the doctor. Use the past tense of the verb go or do.

ANSWERS 1. went

2. did

3. went

4. did

5. went

Gram

mar Transp

arency 86

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill

086-090_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U4W

3TFK_E_RD

186 862/25/09 10:41:13 AM

Irregular Verbs

1. LastweekTina(say)shehadtroublereading.

2. Herparents(see)anadforaneyetest.

3. Yesterday,thedoctor(say)thatTinaneededglasses.

4. Thenurse(see)apairthatTinamightlike.

5. Tina(say),“Theseglassesmakemelooksmarter.”






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence about how lifeguards help you play safely at the pool or beach. Use the past tense of the verb say or see.

ANSWERS 1. said

2. saw

3. said

4. saw

5. said

Gram

mar Transp

arency 87

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill

086-090_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U4W

3TFK_E_RD

187 872/25/09 10:41:20 AM

Book Titles

1. Mymotherwenttobuythebookfirstaidforchildren.

2. Thestorehadhowkidskeephealthyinstead.

3. Mymotheralsosawacopyofcuresforkids.

4. Ourdoctorsaidtobuyhealthinthehome.

5. Mymotherleftwiththebookbesmartandhealthy.






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that names and tells about the last book you read.

ANSWERS 1. FirstAidforChildren

2. HowKidsKeepHealthy

3. CuresforKids

4. HealthintheHome

5. BeSmartandHealthy

Gram

mar Transp

arency 88

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill

086-090_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U4W

3TFK_E_RD

188 882/25/09 10:41:27 AM

Proofread

My family goed to the doctor last month. He

sawed my sister first. then he sayed I could go

in! He give me the book stay healthy for your

whole life. I doed what the book say to do?






6. Connect to writing. Write a short paragraph about a past trip to the library. Mention some of the books you saw there.

ANSWERS

My family goed to the

doctor last month. He

sawed my sister first. then

he sayed I could go in!

He give me the book stay

healthy for your whole life.

I doed what the book say

to do?

went

said.

did

said.

gave

Gram

mar Transp

arency 89

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill

086-090_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U4W

3TFK_E_RD

189 892/25/09 10:41:33 AM

Review Irregular Verbs

1. Lastweekmybigbrother(goes,went)tofighttheforestfire.

2. He(do,did)notknowwhichtrailtofollow.

3. He(go,went)inthewrongdirection.

4. Theparkrangers(says,said)theywouldfindhim.

5. They(see,saw)himfromtheirtowerandgothimhome.






6. Connecttowriting.Write a short news article about how a group of people finds a lost boy or girl. Use as many irregular verbs as you can.

ANSWERS 1. went

2. did

3. went

4. said

5. saw

Gram

mar Transp

arency 90

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill

086-090_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U4W

3TFK_E_RD

190 902/25/09 10:41:40 AM

Irregular Verbs

1. Lastmonthfournewpuppies(come,came)totheshelter.

2. They(runs,ran)aroundinthepen.

3. One(come,came)overtolickmyhand.

4. I(run,ran)togetaleash.

5. We(come,came)tohelpwalkthedogs.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 91

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Use the verb come or run in a present-tense sentence. Then write the same sentence in the past tense.

ANSWERS 1. came

2. ran

3. came

4. ran

5. came

091-095_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U4W

4_E_RD

10.i91 912/25/09 10:41:49 AM

More Irregular Verbs

1. LastyearmyfriendsandI(sing,sang)inaconcert.

2. Theschool(give,gave)prizesforthebestsongs.

3. Mysister(sing,sang)asongallbyherself.

4. Thepeople(give,gave)ustendollarsperticket.

5. Ourschool(give,gave)themoneytotheanimalhospital.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 92

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Use the verb sing or give in a present-tense sentence. Then write the same sentence in the past tense.

ANSWERS 1. sang

2. gave

3. sang

4. gave

5. gave

091-095_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U4W

4_E_RD

10.i92 922/25/09 10:41:55 AM

Letter Punctuation

dear Dr. Sanchez

Thank you for giving us a tour of the zoo on

monday. It was helpful to see how everyone

came together to help the animals.

Sincerely

Mr. Soo’s 2nd Grade Class

Gram

mar Transp

arency 93

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connect to writing. Write a short letter to someone who works with animals. Thank them for their work.

ANSWERSdear Dr. Sanchez,

Thank you for giving us a tour of the zoo on monday. It was helpful to see how everyone came together to help the animals.

Sincerely,

Mr. Soo’s 2nd Grade Class

091-095_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U4W

4_E_RD

10.i93 932/25/09 10:42:02 AM

Proofread

Last week my sister and I was at the beach?

We runned past a small kitten in the water.

We gived it to the beach workers. It were

the right thing to do. We like to help

animals.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 94

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connect to writing. Write a short story about a group that gives something to your community.

ANSWERS

Last week my sister and I

was at the beach? We

runned past a small kitten

in the water. We gived it to

the beach workers. It were

the right thing to do. We

like to help animals.

were

ran

gave

was

.

091-095_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U4W

4_E_RD

10.i94 942/25/09 10:42:09 AM

Review Irregular Verbs

1.Didyouknowthatmysister(come)withmetothetalklastnight?

2. We(run)togetthereontime.

3. Theaudience(sing)theschoolsongatthestart.

4. MembersoftheWildlifeClub(come)tohelpout.

5. We(give)themtendollarstohelpwiththeirwork.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 95

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence about a group you have helped in the past. Use at least one of the irregular verbs come,run,sing, or give.

ANSWERS 1. came

2. ran

3. sang

4. came

5. gave

091-095_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U4W

4_E_RD

10.i95 952/25/09 10:42:16 AM

Contractions

1. Mrs.PeelisnotamemberoftheTipsforTotsTeam.

2. Someofthemembersarenotfromourtown.

3. Mr.Emmerthasnotworkedwiththembefore.

4. Ihavenotseenagroupdosomuchgoodwork!

5. Ourtownisnotaslargeasthenexttownover.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 96

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence using either isnot or hasnot. Then write the sentence again using the contraction for those words.

ANSWERS 1. isn’t

2. aren’t

3. hasn’t

4. haven’t

5. isn’t

096-100_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U4W

5_E_RD

10.i96 962/25/09 10:42:25 AM

More Contractions

1. IdonotknowhowIwillcleanupthismess!

2. Myparentsdidnotleavemeanyinstructions.

3. Myfriendsdonotthinkitwilltakelong.

4. Glenndoesnotstopuntilwearefinished.

5. Icannotimaginedoingitwithoutthem!

Gram

mar Transp

arency 97

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence using either donot or cannot.Then write the sentence again using the contraction for those words.

ANSWERS 1. don’t

2. didn’t

3. don’t

4. doesn’t

5. can’t

096-100_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U4W

5_E_RD

10.i97 972/25/09 10:42:33 AM

Apostrophes in Contractions

1. Myschooldoes’nthaveasafetyplan.

2. Theparentsarenthappyaboutthat.

3. Theteacherscan’ntagreewiththemmore!

4. Theydo’ntwanttowaituntilnextyear.

5. Itdidnttakelongforthemtocompletetheplan.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 98

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write two sentences about a team working together. Use a different contraction in each sentence.

ANSWERS 1. doesn’t

2. aren’t

3. can’t

4. don’t

5. didn’t

096-100_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U4W

5_E_RD

10.i98 982/25/09 10:42:40 AM

Proofread

Devin and his family havent been home in

weeks. Their house is’nt safe. After the storm.

The town did’nt expect such heavy rains. we

do’not waste any time in fixing their house! We

can’nt wait another day to welcome them back?

Gram

mar Transp

arency 99

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connect to writing. Write a short paragraph about a group you might form to help fix a problem. Use as many contractions as possible.

ANSWERS

Devin and his family havent

been home in weeks. Their

house is’nt safe. After the

storm. The town did’nt

expect such heavy rains.

we do’not waste any time

in fixing their house! We

can’nt wait another day to

welcome them back?

,

.

!

don’t

after

can’t

096-100_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U4W

5_E_RD

10.i99 992/25/09 10:42:46 AM

Review Contractions and Apostrophes

1. Thisnewspapercannotberight!

2. Ididnotknowthatstoresgavesomuchstuffaway.

3. Theydonotwanttowastegoodfoodandotheritems.

4. Itisnotanythingwecouldhaveexpected.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 100

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a short paragraph about starting a local food drive. Use as many contractions as possible.

ANSWERS 1. can’t

2. didn’t

3. don’t

4. isn’t

096-100_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U4W

5_E_RD

10.i100 1002/25/09 10:42:52 AM

Pronouns

1. Bobbysawalizardinthedesert.

2. Thedesertisadryareawherehardlyanyplantsgrow.

3. Clairewasexcitedtovisitthebeautifuldesert.

4. DidJuliohikeinthedesert?

5. Karen’smotherstudiesthegrowthcycleofthecactusplant.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 101

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence about plants that has a singular subject. Then write the sentence again using a singular pronoun for the subject.

ANSWERS 1. He

2. It

3. She

4. he

5. She

101-105_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U5W

1_E_RD

10.i101 1012/25/09 10:43:00 AM

Plural Pronouns

1. (She,They)wanttoseethedesert.

2. Now(we,it)canbeginourhike.

3. BrookeandMaddyarelate.(He,They)wantustogowithoutthem.

4. (We,She)hopetoseesomeoftheanimalsthatliveinthedesert.

5. MikeandTim,thegroupisgladtosee(he,you).

Gram

mar Transp

arency 102

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence about plants that has a plural subject. Then write the sentence again using a plural pronoun instead.

ANSWERS 1. They

2. we

3. They

4. We

5. you

101-105_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U5W

1_E_RD

10.i102 1022/25/09 10:43:06 AM

Using Quotation Marks

1. Didyouknowthatadesertgetslessthan10inchesofraineveryyear?Iaskedmymom.

2. Howdotheanimalssurvivewithsolittlewater?Momasked.

3. Manygetwaterfromthefoodtheyeat,Ianswered.

4. Thenshesaid,Buthowdoplantssurvive?

5. Manystorewaterintheirleaves,Itoldher.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 103

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that tells what your friend might say if he or she were in the desert.

ANSWERS 1. “Didyouknowthata

desertgetslessthan10inchesofraineveryyear?”Iaskedmymom.

2. “Howdotheanimalssurvivewithsolittlewater?”Momasked.

3. “Manygetwaterfromthefoodtheyeat,”Ianswered.

4. Thenshesaid,“Buthowdoplantssurvive?”

5. “Manystorewaterintheirleaves,”Itoldher.

101-105_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U5W

1_E_RD

10.i103 1032/25/09 10:43:13 AM

Proofread

Kate told Julio about her trip to the

Mojave Desert.

Was it really dry? him asked.

“They gets less than 10 inches of rain a year,”

Kate answered. “It is usually cool and rainy in

the winter, he continued.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 104

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connect to writing. Write a short paragraph about a kind of plant that grows in or near water. Use as many subject pronouns as you can.

ANSWERS

Kate told Julio about her

trip to the Mojave Desert.

“Was it really dry?” him

asked.

“They gets less than

10 inches of rain a year,”

Kate answered. “It is

usually cool and rainy in the

winter,” he continued.

he

It

she

101-105_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U5W

1_E_RD

10.i104 1042/25/09 10:43:21 AM

Review Quotation Marks and Pronouns

1. Thegirlshouted,Lookatthecactus!

2. HerdadsaidCareful,thecactusissharp.

3. Otherplantsliveinthedeserttoo,herdadexplained.

4. CanJillandIseetheplants,thegirlasked.

5. Okay,herdadsaid.Let’saskthegardenertoshowus.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 105

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a short paragraph about seeing a strange plant on a hike. Use pronouns and quotations in your writing.

ANSWERS 1. Sheshouted,“Lookat

thecactus!”

2. Hesaid,“Careful,itissharp.”

3. “Otherplantsliveinthedeserttoo,”heexplained.

4. “Canweseethem?”sheasked.

5. “Okay,”hesaid.“Let’saskthegardenertoshowus.”

101-105_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U5W

1_E_RD

10.i105 1052/25/09 10:43:28 AM

Pronouns I and Me

1. Mygrandfatherand(I,me)plantcorn.

2. Hegives(I,me)threekindsofseedstoplant.

3. Heand(I,me)willusesomecorntofeedthecows.

4. (I,me)willtakesomehometoeat.

5. MyMomwillmakepopcornformybrotherand(I,me).

Gram

mar Transp

arency 106

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence about a kind of vegetable you would like to grow. Use either I or me in your sentence.

ANSWERS 1. I

2. me

3. I

4. I

5. me

106-110_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U5W

2_E_RD

10.i106 1062/25/09 10:43:38 AM

Pronouns We and Us

1. Today(myclassandI)aregoingtovisittheplantstore.

2. Theywillgive(Claudiaandme)atourofthefruittrees.

3. (FilipeandI)wanttoseewhattheyoungpepperplantslooklike.

4. Theyshow(theclassandme)picturesofthefruitsandvegetables.

5. (MyfriendsandI)aresurprisedthatsuchsmallplantscangrowsobig!

Gram

mar Transp

arency 107

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that names someone who went on a trip with you. Then rewrite the sentence using we or us.

ANSWERS 1. we

2. us

3. We

4. us

5. We

106-110_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U5W

2_E_RD

10.i107 1072/25/09 10:43:45 AM

Using the Pronoun I

1. Myfamilyandiliketogrowpepperplants.

2. Lastsummerigrewyellowpeppers.

3. ThisyearJuanandiwillplantsweetpeppers.

4. idonotlikehotpeppers,however.

5. Mymothersaysiamapickypepperperson.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 108

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write two sentences about yourself. Use the pronoun I at the start of one sentence and in the middle of the other.

ANSWERS 1. MyfamilyandIliketo

growpepperplants.

2. LastsummerIgrewyellowpeppers.

3. ThisyearJuanandIwillplantsweetpeppers.

4. Idonotlikehotpeppers,however.

5. MymothersaysIamapickypepperperson.

106-110_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U5W

2_E_RD

10.i108 1082/25/09 10:43:53 AM

Proofread

My mother showed we a neat trick. “Me did this

when i was a kid, she said! Us wrote our names

on small melons in the garden. she took I to see

them two weeks later. The letters were much

bigger than when us wrote them?

Gram

mar Transp

arency 109

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connect to writing. Write a short paragraph that tells about what you might do for fun on a farm.

ANSWERSMy mother showed we a

neat trick. “Me did this

when i was a kid,” she said!

Us wrote our names on

small melons in the garden.

she took I to see them two

weeks later. The letters

were much bigger than

when us wrote them?

us

I

I

We

She us

!we

.

106-110_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U5W

2_E_RD

10.i109 1092/25/09 10:44:00 AM

Review Pronouns I, Me, We, Us

1. Mysistergave(I,me)aplantonmybirthday.

2. (We,us)didnotknowwhatkinditwas.

3. (I,me)triedtofindoutbyreadingabook.

4. Itdidn’ttell(we,us)muchabouttheplant.

5. Mysisterand(I,me)willhavetowaituntilitgrowstofindout!

Gram

mar Transp

arency 110

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.What kind of plant might make a good gift? Write a sentence telling to whom you might give it.

ANSWERS 1. me

2. We

3. I

4. us

5. I

106-110_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U5W

2_E_RD

10.i110 1102/25/09 10:44:07 AM

Possessive Pronouns

1. Wewenttothenewmuseuminourtown.

2. Youcouldtouchthedisplayswithyourhands.

3. Myfavoritedisplaywasthedinosaurbones.

4. Onegirldrewsketchesinherjournal.

5. Myfriendusedhiscameratotakepicturesofthedifferentdinosaurs.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 111

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence about a trip to a museum. Use at least one possessive pronoun.

ANSWERS 1. our

2. your

3. My

4. her

5. his

111-115_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U5W

3TFK_E_RD

1111 1112/25/09 10:19:44 AM

Plural Possessive Pronouns

1. Theteachertalkedabout(thestudents’)newassignment.

2. (Tomas’sandmy)ideaistomakeaflipbook.

3. Thepictureswillshow(theanimals’)changesovertime.

4. DidSandralaughat(yourandfriends’)claymodels?

5. Allthestudentsadmire(mypartner’sandmy)drawings.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 112

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence about a group of animals and how they change with time. Use at least one plural possessive pronoun.

ANSWERS 1. their

2. Our

3. their

4. your

5. our

111-115_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U5W

3TFK_E_RD

1112 1122/25/09 10:19:47 AM

Capitalization

may, 2009

the scientists we are with found a new set of

fossils last tuesday. We had set up camp in colo-

rado. They found the fossils because dr. lansing

stubbed her toe on one of the bones! Her assis-

tants, roy and veronica, helped to uncover the

rest of them. It was an exciting find!

Gram

mar Transp

arency 113

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connect to writing. Write a sentence that tells the exact date and day of the week of your favorite holiday next year.

ANSWERSMay, 2009

The scientists we are with found a new set of fossils last Tuesday. We had set up camp in Colorado. They found the fossils because Dr. Lansing stubbed her toe on one of the bones! Her assistants, Roy and Veronica, helped to uncover the rest of them. It was an exciting find!

111-115_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U5W

3TFK_E_RD

1113 1132/25/09 10:19:50 AM

Proofread

the explorer wanted to sail across the pacific

ocean, My dad and I have a boat. we asked the

explorer if he wanted to use me ship. He said he

would use he own ship for this voyage

Gram

mar Transp

arency 114

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connect to writing. Write a paragraph about a day at a fossil dig. Use as many possessive pronouns as you can.

ANSWERSthe explorer wanted to sail

across the pacific ocean,

My dad and I have a boat.

we asked the explorer if he

wanted to use me ship. He

said he would use he own

ship for this voyage

.

our

his

.

111-115_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U5W

3TFK_E_RD

1114 1142/25/09 10:19:53 AM

Review Possessive Pronouns

1. Mr.Klempshowed(Mr.Klemp’s)photosofhorseteethtotheclass.

2. Theyshowedexamplesof(thehorses’)changesovertime.

3. “Doesthismatchupwith(belongingtoyou)lessons?”heaskedus.

4. MissBurkeshowedhim(MissBurke’s)class’sbulletinboard.

5. Wedescribed(belongingtous)drawingsofotheranimals.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 115

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write about an animal you would like to study. Use at least one possessive pronoun in your sentence(s).

ANSWERS 1. his

2. their

3. your

4. her

5. our

111-115_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U5W

3TFK_E_RD

1115 1152/25/09 10:19:56 AM

Contractions

1. Iameagertowatchournewpuppygrow.

2. Heisalreadytwiceasbigaswhenwegothim.

3. Mysistersaysthatsheisweighinghimeachday.

4. Iammeasuringhowtallhestands.

5. Itisthemostfunwe’veeverhad!

Gram

mar Transp

arency 116

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that tells about how a pet changes over time. Use a pronoun-verb contraction.

ANSWERS 1. I’m

2. He’s

3. she’s

4. I’m

5. It’s

116-120_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U5W

4_E_RD

10.i116 1162/25/09 10:20:00 AM

More Contractions

1. Wearesopuzzledinourhouse!

2. “Youaresuretheywerethereyesterday?”mymotherasks.

3. “Iamcertain,”Itellher.

4. “Well,theyarenotinthetreetoday,”mysistersays.

5. Wearewonderingifthebabybirdsfinallylearnedtofly.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 117

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write about a time when you watched an animal grow and change. Use pronoun-verb contractions in your sentences.

ANSWERS 1. We’re

2. You’re

3. I’m

4. they’re

5. We’re

116-120_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U5W

4_E_RD

10.i117 1172/25/09 10:20:03 AM

Contractions and Possessive Pronouns

1. “Weliketowatch(your,you’re)owls,”mysistersaid.

2. “(They’re,Their)biggereverytimeweseethem!”sheexclaimed.

3. (It’s,Its)veryexcitingwhentheyflyfromtreetotree.

4. “Thankyouforshowingus(they’re,their)nests,”wesaid.

5. “(Your,You’re)verywelcome,”saidthebirdwatcher.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 118

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Select a wild animal and tell how it changes during its life. Use as many pronoun-verb contractions and possessive pronouns as possible.

ANSWERS 1. your

2. They’re

3. It’s

4. their

5. You’re

116-120_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U5W

4_E_RD

10.i118 1182/25/09 10:20:07 AM

Proofread

“Your going to like this a lot?” my father said.

Him pointed to the barn. “The pony is taking

it’s first walk.” The other horses watched from

they’re corrals. Soon our’re new friend stepped.

Slowly into the light.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 119

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connect to writing. Write a short paragraph about the first time you saw an animal do or try something new.

ANSWERS“You’re going to like this

a lot?” my father said. Him

pointed to the barn. “The

pony is taking it’s first

walk.” The other horses

watched from they’re

corrals. Soon our’re new

friend stepped. Slowly into

the light.

He!

their

our

116-120_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U5W

4_E_RD

10.i119 1192/25/09 10:20:10 AM

Contractions and Possessive Pronouns

1. (Mr.Tanakaandhissonsare)goingtothezoo.

2. (Itis)thethirdtime(theyhave)gonethisyear.

3. (Theywill)take(Mr.Tanakaandhissons’)journalswiththem.

4. (Youare)welcometogowiththem.

5. (Iam)goingtomeetthemat(thecarthatbelongstoMr.Tanaka).

Gram

mar Transp

arency 120

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write two sentences with contractions and possessive pronouns. Then rewrite them without using the contractions or possessive pronouns.

ANSWERS 1. They’re

2. It’s,they’ve

3. They’ll,their

4. You’re

5. I’m,Mr.Tanaka’scar

116-120_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U5W

4_E_RD

10.i120 1202/25/09 10:20:13 AM

Pronoun-Verb Agreement

1. Shelookupintothesky.

2. Hespotaneagle.

3. Itsoarfarupintheclouds.

4. Hepointtoit.

5. Sheseeanesthighinthetree.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 121

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence about an animal in the wild. Use the pronoun it to tell what it does.

ANSWERS 1. She—pronoun;look—

verb,looks

2. He—pronoun;spot—verb,spots

3. It—pronoun;soar—verb,soars

4. He—pronoun;point—verb,points

5. She—pronoun;see—verb,sees

121-125_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U5W

5_E_RD

10.i121 1212/25/09 10:45:09 AM

Using Action Verbs with Subjects Pronoun

1. Wewaitsfortheowlsatnight.

2. Theyhuntsinthedark.

3. Iseesthefirstone.

4. Youtakesapictureofit.

5. Theylivesnearthebarn.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 122

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that tells about a wild animal that lives on or near a farm. Use one of the pronouns I,you,we, or they.

ANSWERS 1. Wewaitfortheowlsat

night.

2. Theyhuntinthedark.

3. Iseethefirstone.

4. Youtakeapictureofit.

5. Theylivenearthebarn.

121-125_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U5W

5_E_RD

10.i122 1222/25/09 10:45:13 AM

Book Titles

1. KendrareadhuntersofTheDeepforherreport.

2. IcheckedoutjawsOfdoomfromthelibrary.

3. ThepicturesinTheycalltheSeahomearepretty.

4. OurteacherusedthebookwolfhabitatsintheUnitedStatesinclass.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 123

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Make up a book title that might help you write a report on wild animals. Use the title in a sentence.

ANSWERS 1. KendrareadHuntersof

theDeepforherreport.

2. IcheckedoutJawsofDoomfromthelibrary.

3. ThepicturesinTheyCalltheSeaHomearepretty.

4. OurteacherusedthebookWolfHabitatsintheUnitedStatesinclass.

121-125_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U5W

5_E_RD

10.i123 1232/25/09 10:45:18 AM

Proofread

Tinagivesalessonaboutanimals.Sheshare

abookcalledwolvesandbears.Welikesto

readit.Ittellhowtheseanimalsareoften

misunderstoodbyhumans.AboynamedJim

showsabookcalledthebiggestbearsinthe

state.Heexplainthelastchaptertotheclass.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 124

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a short paragraph about books you have read that include wild animals. Use at least two book titles in your paragraph.

ANSWERS

Tinagivesalessonaboutanimals.Sheshareabookcalledwolvesandbears.Welikestoreadit.Ittellhowtheseanimalsareoftenmisunderstoodbyhumans.AboynamedJimshowsabookcalledthebiggestbearsinthestate.Heexplainthelastchaptertotheclass.

s

s

s

121-125_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U5W

5_E_RD

10.i124 1242/25/09 10:45:24 AM

Pronoun-Verb Agreement and Book Titles

1. Iwantto(read/reads)thebookwolfcallsofTheWild.

2. Kalisayshe(like/likes)thatbook,too.

3. Didyou(find/finds)thebookwolvesofthewest?

4. It(has/have)manyfactsaboutwolfpacks.

5. Ialso(think/thinks)leaderofthepackisagoodbook.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 125

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.What kind of book would you write about wild animals? Write a paragraph about it and tell what title you would use.

ANSWERS 1. Iwanttoreadthebook

WolfCallsoftheWild.

2. Kalisayshelikesthatbook,too.

3. DidyoufindthebookWolvesoftheWest?

4. Ithasmanyfactsaboutwolfpacks.

5. IalsothinkLeaderofthePackisagoodbook.

121-125_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U5W

5_E_RD

10.i125 1252/25/09 10:45:29 AM

Identifying Adjectives That Tell What Kind

1. Thegreenfernslikewetsoil.

2. Theshortfernslikesandysoil.

3. Wesawcolorfulliliesinthepond.

4. Aspottedfrogjumpedontoalog.

5. Doyouthinkitlikesthecoldwater?

Gram

mar Transp

arency 126

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence about life in a pond. Use at least one adjective that tells what kind.

ANSWERS 1. green,wet

2. short,sandy

3. colorful

4. spotted

5. cold

126-130_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U6W

1_E_RD

10.i126 1262/25/09 10:45:36 AM

Identify Adjectives That Tell How Many

1. Isawtensnakesslitheroverthesand.

2. Somebeetlesdugholesinthecactus.

3. Mytwofriendsdon’tliketheheat.

4. Itmustbeoverninetydegrees.

5. Thankgoodnesswehavemanybottlesofwater!

Gram

mar Transp

arency 127

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence about life in the desert. Use at least one adjective that tells how many.

ANSWERS 1. ten

2. Some

3. two

4. ninety

5. many

126-130_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U6W

1_E_RD

10.i127 1272/25/09 10:45:42 AM

Using Commas in a Series

1. Thiscactususescolorsaporspinestoprotectitself.

2. Someanimalsareawakemorningnoonandnight.

3. Thecoyotecanhearandsmellverywell.

4. Thistoadissmallbrownandugly.

5. NicolePattyandNorikowillnottouchit.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 128

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Finish this sentence with a list of three things: In the desert, I saw .

ANSWERS 1. Thiscactususescolor,

sap,orspinestoprotectitself.

2. Someanimalsareawakemorning,noon,andnight.

3. notaseries

4. Thistoadissmall,brown,andugly.

5. Nicole,Patty,andNorikowillnottouchit.

126-130_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U6W

1_E_RD

10.i128 1282/25/09 10:45:47 AM

Proofread

Thetinyplantsneedfoodwaterand

sunlighttogrow.Theygrewoverthreeinches

infivedays?Theflowerswillbeyellow,andred.

Didweforgetstowatersomeplantstoday.The

leaveslookbrown,dry,weak.Tomorrowwewill

bringmanyplantoutside.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 129

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill

!

?






6. Connecttowriting.Write a paragraph about a plant you or a friend has grown indoors. Use as many adjectives as you can.

ANSWERS

Thetinyplantsneedfood,water,andsunlighttogrow.Theygrewoverthreeinchesinfivedays?Theflowerswillbeyellow,andred.Didweforgetstowatersomeplantstoday.Theleaveslookbrown,dry,andweak.Tomorrowwewillbringmanyplantsoutside.

126-130_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U6W

1_E_RD

10.i129 1292/25/09 10:45:52 AM

Review Adjectives and Commas in a Series

1. Weseeabrownrabbit,andatallcactusinthedesert.

2. Jaimedrawsgreenlizardsinsectsandbirds.

3. Somestudentsteststhesoilairorwater.

4. ShengsharesthecoldwaterwithLucindaJoeandAimee.

5. Ourvisittothedesertlaststhreehours,andtenminutes.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 130

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a paragraph that describes a field trip to a new environment. Use plenty of adjectives to describe what you might see.

ANSWERS 1. Weseeabrownrabbit

andatallcactusinthedesert.

2. Jaimedrawsgreenlizards,insects,andbirds.

3. Somestudentstestthesoil,air,orwater.

4. ShengsharesthecoldwaterwithLucinda,Joe,andAimee.

5. Ourvisittothedesertlaststhreehoursandtenminutes.

126-130_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U6W

1_E_RD

10.i130 1302/25/09 10:45:57 AM

Use the Article a

1. Thefinchgrabsanpieceofstraw.

2. Itbuildsanestontheporch.

3. Thebirdpullsanstringonmycoat.

4. Isetoutanballofyarn.

5. Thefinchusesabitoftheyarn.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 131

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence about what an animals uses to build a home. Use the article a in your sentence.

ANSWERS 1. incorrect:shouldbea

2. correct

3. incorrect:shouldbea

4. incorrect:shouldbea

5. correct

131-135_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U6W

2_E_RD

10.i131 1312/25/09 10:46:04 AM

Use the Article an

1.Thehummingbirdsipswaterfrom(a,an)raindrop.

2. Adeergetswaterfrom(a,an)apple.

3. Mycatlicksupwaterfrom(a,an)bowl.

4. (A,An)elephantdrinksfromlakesandrivers.

5. Doyouknowhow(a,an)owlfindswater?

Gram

mar Transp

arency 132

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence using the article an to tell about how a kind of plant or animal gets its water.

ANSWERS 1. Thehummingbirdsips

waterfromaraindrop.

2. Adeergetswaterfromanapple.

3. Mycatlicksupwaterfromabowl.

4. Anelephantdrinksfromlakesandrivers.

5. Doyouknowhowanowlfindswater?

131-135_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U6W

2_E_RD

10.i132 1322/25/09 10:46:09 AM

Capitalizing Proper Nouns

1. mrsnaganilivesinmontana.

2. Sheandherhusbandadambuildbirdfeeders.

3. Manypeopleinthetownofbozemanbuythefeeders.

4. Wintersarehardinthatpartoftheu.s.

5. Thebirdsofbozemandependonmrandmrs.nagani’sbirdfeeders.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 133

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence telling about how you could help animals in your area meet their needs.

ANSWERS 1. Mrs.Naganilivesin

Montana.

2. SheandherhusbandAdambuildbirdfeeders.

3. ManypeopleinthetownofBozemanbuythefeeders.

4. WintersarehardinthatpartoftheU.S.

5. ThebirdsofBozemandependonMr.andMrs.Nagani’sbirdfeeders.

131-135_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U6W

2_E_RD

10.i133 1332/25/09 10:46:14 AM

Proofread

Thecolumbiariverisaimportantpartof

ourenvironment.Itformspartoftheborder

betweenwashington,andoregon.Youmight

seeaeaglehighintheskythere.Manybears

hopestocatchansalmonortwoastheywade

intheriver.Anlargenumberofbirdsfishand

otheranimalsfindwhattheyneedthere.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 134

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill

an

an

A

a

, ,






6. Connecttowriting.Write a paragraph that describes an environment near your home. Tell how it meets the needs of the animals that live there.

ANSWERSThecolumbiariveris

aimportantpartofourenvironment.Itformspartoftheborderbetweenwashington,andoregon.Youmightseeaeaglehighintheskythere.Manybearshopestocatchansalmonortwoastheywadeintheriver.Anlargenumberofbirdsfishandotheranimalsfindwhattheyneedthere.

131-135_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U6W

2_E_RD

10.i134 1342/25/09 10:46:19 AM

Articles and Capitalization of Proper Nouns

1. Wetookdrhigginsdowntopondnearourschool.

2. mrstrumblepointedtooddfishthatlivedthere.

3. “Itswimsincirclealldaylong,”shesaid.

4. DrHigginstooksampleofthewater.

5. “Thismaygiveusideaofwhatishappeninghere,”drHigginssaid.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 135

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that tells how one kind of animal finds what it needs in summer. Then write a sentence that tells how it finds things in winter.

ANSWERS 1. WetookDr.Higginsdown

toapondnearourschool.

2. Mrs.Trumblepointedtoanoddfishthatlivedthere.

3. “Itswimsinacirclealldaylong,”shesaid.

4. Dr.Higginstookasampleofthewater.

5. “Thismaygiveusanideaofwhatishappeninghere,”Dr.Higginssaid.

131-135_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U6W

2_E_RD

10.i135 1352/25/09 10:46:24 AM

Synonyms

1. Marciwantedtosaveenergy.

2. Shewasaclevergirl.

3. Marcitookshortshowersinsteadofbaths.

4. Sheusedlesshotwaterwhenshewashedherhands.

5. Shewashappytodoherparttoconserve.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 136

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that tells how to save energy. Then write it again using a synonym for one of the words.

ANSWERS 1. Possiblesynonyms:

wished,hoped

2. Possiblesynonyms:smart,bright,intelligent

3. Possiblesynonyms:quick,brief

4. Possiblesynonym:cleaned

5. Possiblesynonyms:glad,pleased

136-140_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U6W

3TFK_E_RD

1136 1362/25/09 10:46:31 AM

Antonyms

1. Mr.Angelinolovestoworkinhisgarden.

2. Healwaysfeelshappyashedigsinthedirt.

3. Thisyearheplantsmanykindsofvegetables.

4. Hewillnotmakemanytripstothestoretobuyvegetables.

5. Hewillsavealotofmoneyongasoline.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 137

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence about growing a garden in your town or city. Now try to write the same sentence using an antonym.

ANSWERS 1. Possibleantonyms:

hates,despises

2. Antonym:sad

3. Antonym:few

4. Antonym:sell

5. Antonym:waste

136-140_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U6W

3TFK_E_RD

1137 1372/25/09 10:46:36 AM

Sentence Capitalization/Punctuation

1. howwillwecutbackontheamountoftrashwemake

2. myfriendshaveanidea

3. it’sthebestideaever

4. putupsignsinallthestores

5. thesignswillask,“doyoureallyneedabag”

Gram

mar Transp

arency 138

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that explains how to cut back on the amount of trash in your community.

ANSWERS 1. Howwillwecutbackon

theamountoftrashwemake?

2. Myfriendshaveanidea.

3. It’sthebestideaever!

4. Putupsignsinallthestores.

5. Thesignswillask,“Doyoureallyneedabag?”

136-140_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U6W

3TFK_E_RD

1138 1382/25/09 10:46:41 AM

Proofread

“whatwillourclassdoforarborday”you

ask.Weplantoplanttrees,andflowersall

overtown.thelocalnatureclubdonatedpines

sprucesandcedars?theplantshopgaveus

tulip.Anddaffodilbulbs.howuglyourtownwill

bewhenwearefinished.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 139

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a short paragraph about how a group of people might help make your town a better place to live.

ANSWERS“whatwillourclassdo

forarborday?”youask.Weplantoplanttrees,andflowersallovertown.thelocalnatureclubdonatedpines,spruces,andcedars?theplantshopgaveustulip.Anddaffodilbulbs.howuglyourtownwillbewhenwearefinished.

.

!pretty

136-140_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U6W

3TFK_E_RD

1139 1392/25/09 10:46:46 AM

Review Synonyms and Antonyms

1. Savingtheworldisabigjob. synonyms: antonyms:

2. Ourclasswilltrytohelptheplanet. antonyms:

3. Thiswillmakeushappy. synonyms: antonyms:

4. Wegiveourideastoclassesatschool. synonyms:

Gram

mar Transp

arency 140

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a short paragraph that invites others to join you in a project that will help the environment.

ANSWERS 1. synonyms:large,huge;

antonyms:small,tiny

2. antonyms:hurt,harm

3. synonyms:glad,pleased;antonyms:sad,upset

4. synonyms:thoughts,plans

136-140_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U6W

3TFK_E_RD

1140 1402/25/09 10:46:52 AM

Adjectives That Compare

1. Today’sstormsarebiggerthanyesterday’s.

2. Thecloudsinthewestaretallerthanthoseintheeast.

3. Thewindsrightnowarestrongerthanthismorning.

4. Lastspring’srainfallwaslighterthanthisspring’s.

5. Theriverishighertodaythaneverbefore.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 141

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that compares today’s weather to the weather yesterday.

ANSWERS 1. bigger

2. taller

3. stronger

4. lighter

5. higher

141-145_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U6W

4_E_RD

10.i141 1412/25/09 10:46:59 AM

Adjectives That Compare

1. Thiswinteris(colder/coldest)thanlastwinter.

2. Thesnowisthe(deeper/deepest)Ihaveeverseen.

3. Thismaybethe(longer,longest)stretchofcoldweatherever!

4. Thissweateristhe(warmer,warmest)oneIown.

5. Thatsnowbankis(higher,highest)thanourcar!

Gram

mar Transp

arency 142

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that tells about the strongest storm you can remember. Include at least one adjective that compares.

ANSWERS 1. colder

2. deepest

3. longest

4. warmest

5. higher

141-145_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U6W

4_E_RD

10.i142 1422/25/09 10:47:04 AM

Using Apostrophes

1.Highwindsblewdownourneighborstree.

2. ThepinetreefellonNatesbicycle.

3. Branchescrashedthroughhistwosisterswindows.

4. Theyknockeddownmyhousespowerlines.

5. Allofmymothersclocksfacesstoppedat2:15.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 143

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that tells about damage from a storm. Try to use as many possessive nouns as possible.

ANSWERS 1. Highwindsblewdown

ourneighbor’stree.

2. ThepinetreefellonNate’sbicycle.

3. Branchescrashedthroughhistwosisters’windows.

4. Theyknockeddownmyhouse’spowerlines.

5. Allofmymother’sclocks’facesstoppedat2:15.

141-145_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U6W

4_E_RD

10.i143 1432/25/09 10:47:08 AM

Proofread

Ourstatesweatherdependsonwhereyou

live.thenorthhascoldestwintersthanthe

south.Thesouthhaslongestperiodsofdry

weather.Ourtownstemperatureswerethe

lowerofall.theSouthhadthehottersummerof

allfiftystate’s!

Gram

mar Transp

arency 144

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a short paragraph that compares the weather in your town to another town across the country. Use as many adjectives that compare as you can.

ANSWERS

Ourstatesweather

dependsonwhereyou

live.thenorthhascoldest

wintersthanthesouth.The

southhaslongestperiods

ofdryweather.Ourtowns

temperatureswerethe

lowerofall.theSouthhad

thehottersummerofall

fiftystate’s!

colder

‘

longer

‘

lowest

hottest

141-145_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U6W

4_E_RD

10.i144 1442/25/09 10:47:13 AM

Review Adjectives That Compare

1. RonaldoisbravestthanIam.

2. Hegoesoutinthestrongerofstorms.

3. Hisboatisfastestthanthepolicedepartment’s.

4. Hesaveduswhenweweretrappedinthedeeperpartofthelake.

5. Wegavehimthebiggergiftwecouldfind.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 145

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a short paragraph about a rescue attempt during bad weather. Use at least two adjectives that compare.

ANSWERS 1. Ronaldoisbraverthan

Iam.

2. Hegoesoutinthestrongestofstorms.

3. Hisboatisfasterthanthepolicedepartment’s.

4. Hesaveduswhenweweretrappedinthedeepestpartofthelake.

5. Wegavehimthebiggestgiftwecouldfind.

141-145_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U6W

4_E_RD

10.i145 1452/25/09 10:47:18 AM

Adverbs That Tell How

1. Duringtheeclipse,thesunslowlywentdark.

2. Peopletalkedexcitedlyaboutwhatwashappening.

3. Ms.Earlingcalmlytoldusastory.

4. Wegladlylistenedtothetaleaboutthesky.

5. Everyoneclappedloudlyattheend.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 146

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence about an unusual natural event that you remember. Use at least one adverb that tells how.

ANSWERS 1. verb:went

adverb:slowly

2. verb:talkedadverb:excitedly

3. verb:toldadverb:calmly

4. verb:listenedadverb:gladly

5. verb:clappedadverb:loudly

146-150_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U6W

5_E_RD

10.i146 1462/25/09 10:20:17 AM

Adverbs That Tell When or Where

1. Iheardaninterestingstoryyesterday.

2. Aravenwokeuplateforbreakfast.

3. Therewasnofoodanywhere.

4. Heflewoutdoorstofindhisfriends.

5. Theyoftenstolehisfoodasaprank.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 147

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence that tells about something you did today. Use at least one adverb that tells when or where.

ANSWERS 1. yesterday;tellswhen

2. late;tellswhen

3. anywhere;tellswhere

4. outdoors;tellswhere

5. often;tellswhen

146-150_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U6W

5_E_RD

10.i147 1472/25/09 10:20:20 AM

Capitalizing Proper Nouns and I

1. ireadthestoriesinlesliewong’sbook.

2. Shewrotethecollectionwithjohnelder.

3. Thereweremanytalesihadneverheard.

4. Onehadacharactercalledrawennio.

5. ilikedthepictureofrawenniopullingupanappletree.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 148

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a sentence about a folk tale character you know. Be sure to capitalize the name correctly.

ANSWERS 1. Ireadthestoriesin

LeslieWong’sbook.

2. ShewrotethecollectionwithJohnElder.

3. ThereweremanytalesIhadneverheard.

4. OnehadacharactercalledRawennio.

5. IlikedthepictureofRawenniopullingupanappletree.

146-150_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U6W

5_E_RD

10.i148 1482/25/09 10:20:23 AM

Proofread

Somechildrenfromtheabenakivillageoncely

madefunofanoldwoman.Thewomansat

downonthey’rebeach.Thepacificoceanslow

roseuparoundher.Soonlytheislandwas

underwater.Thepeoplequickbuiltrafts.The

peoplewerescatteredeverywherebythetide.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 149

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a paragraph that summarizes a folk tale you know well. Use as many adverbs as possible in your retelling.

ANSWERSSomechildrenfromthe

abenakivillageoncelymadefunofanoldwoman.Thewomansatdownonthey’rebeach.Thepacificoceanslowroseuparoundher.Soonlytheislandwasunderwater.Thepeoplequickbuiltrafts.Thepeoplewerescatteredeverywherebythetide.

once

Soonslowly

quickly

their

146-150_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U6W

5_E_RD

10.i149 1492/25/09 10:20:26 AM

Review Adverbs

1. Myfriendserena’sGrandmothertoldusastoryyesterday.

2. Wesatinsideandlistenedcarefully.

3. mrs.lopezexplainedwhymountaintopsareoftencoveredwithsnow.

4. Eventuallyserenaandifellasleep.

5. Sheandiwokeupsuddenlyanhourlater.

Gram

mar Transp

arency 150

© M

acmillan/M

cGraw

-Hill






6. Connecttowriting.Write a short folk tale of your own. Use at least two different kinds of adverbs.

ANSWERS 1. MyfriendSerena’s

grandmothertoldusastoryyesterday.

2. Wesatinsideandlistenedcarefully.

3. Mrs.Lopezexplainedwhymountaintopsareoftencoveredwithsnow.

4. EventuallySerenaandIfellasleep.

5. SheandIwokeupsuddenlyanhourlater.

146-150_A2_TRN

G_C

A_U6W

5_E_RD

10.i150 1502/25/09 10:20:30 AM

grade 2 grammar transparencies - vusd intranet and...

Documents