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Compare and ContrastRead the selection below.

Whales Are Not Fish!Fish and whales both swim in the

sea. They have two eyes and both

have fins and tails. However, the tail

of a fish is vertical, and a whale’s tail

is horizontal. Fish and whale fins are

different, too. Whales have bumps

on their fins. This actually makes

them go faster. Scientists have copied

this design to make better engines!

A main difference between

whales and fish is the fact that whales

are mammals. While fish have gills,

whales have lungs like you and me.

They must come up to the surface

of the water to breathe. They open

a blowhole at the top of their heads

to take in air. The blowhole is a

watertight cover that helps them let

out air and quickly takes it back in

before they go under the water again.

Fish lay eggs. Because whales

are mammals, they give birth to live

young. Whales also care for their

young. We are still learning about

how whales communicate with each

other and how they travel.

Complete the Venn Diagram below to compare and contrast whales and fish.

Fish Both Whales

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Grade 4, Unit 5: Change Is All Around

Owen and MzeeComprehension:

Compare and Contrast

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First Pass

Compare and ContrastRead the selection below.

HipposThe hippopotamus lives in rivers

and lakes in Africa. Hippos remain

cool during the hot day by staying

in the water or mud. Female hippos

even give birth in the water. At

dusk, hippos come out of the water to

graze for food. For this reason, the

hippopotamus is called semi-aquatic.

The word aquatic means “related to

water.”

Even though they look like they

might be related to pigs, hippos

are actually more closely related

to whales and porpoises. Whales,

porpoises, and hippos share a

common ancestor and history of

development. They are all mammals.

While hippos are not ocean animals,

they do love water. Unlike its

relatives the whale and porpoise,

however, the hippo has four legs

instead of fins.

One way the hippo is similar to

whales and porpoises is its speed.

Hippos are surprisingly fast and can

run faster than humans.

Use a Venn Diagram like the one shown to compare and contrast hippos with whales and porpoises. Then answer the questions below.

1. What do hippopotamuses have in common with whales

and porpoises?

2. Why do you think hippos are called semi-aquatic? Use

details from the selection to explain your answer.

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Suffixes -ed, -ly

wrapped

normally

frequently

naturally

displayed

fairly

exhausted

suffered

Complete each sentence using a word from the box.

1. It snows in cold places like Alaska.

2. I would not be so excited, but

today is my birthday.

3. It is important to divide a treat so

that everyone gets the same amount.

4. After running ten miles, she was .

5. During the spelling bee, he the

embarrassment of being on stage.

6. The books were in the store

window.

7. The actor read his lines very .

8. in a warm coat, I went out into the

cold December snow.

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Owen and Mzee Vocabulary Strategies:

Suffixes: -ed, -ly


VCCCV PatternBasic Write the Basic Word that belongs in each group.

1. example, model,

2. stock, inventory,

3. describe, clarify,

4. locate, live,

5. traveler, seeker,

6. beast, creature,

7. empire, monarchy,

8. midpoint, halfway,

9. lone, solo,

10. sportsperson, player,

11. fi nish, conclude,

12. in place of, rather than,

Challenge 13–15. Write an e-mail message to your friend telling about an art exhibit you have seen—perhaps at an art museum, an art fair, or a school art exhibit. Use three Challenge Words. Write on a separate sheet of paper.

1. hundred

2. supply

3. single

4. middle

5. explain

6. surprise

7. pilgrim

8. sandwich

9. instead

10. complete

11. monster

12. settle

13. address

14. farther

15. sample

16. although

17. turtle

18. athlete

19. orchard

20. kingdom

Challenge

fortress

instant

exclaim

mattress

sculptor

Spelling Words

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Owen and MzeeSpelling: VCCCV Pattern


Spelling Word SortWrite each Basic Word beside the correct heading.

VC/CCV Pattern:

Divide before consonant blend or digraph

Basic Words:

Challenge Words:

Possible Selection Words:

VCC/CV Pattern:

Divide after consonant blend or digraph

Basic Words:

Challenge Words:

Possible Selection Words:

Challenge Add the Challenge Words to your Word Sort.

Connect to Reading Look through Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship. Find words that have the VCCCV patterns on this page. Add them to your Word Sort.

1. hundred

2. supply

3. single

4. middle

5. explain

6. surprise

7. pilgrim

8. sandwich

9. instead

10. complete

11. monster

12. settle

13. address

14. farther

15. sample

16. although

17. turtle

18. athlete

19. orchard

20. kingdom

Challenge

fortress

instant

exclaim

mattress

sculptor

Spelling Words



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Proofreading for SpellingFind the misspelled words and circle them. Write them correctly on the lines below.

This is a story about a rare hawksbill tirtle whose adress

is Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve in Hawaii. The turtle

was seen with a hook caught in its left flipper. Everyone

assumed the turtle would die so it was a surprize when a

scuba diver spotted it swimming farthur out in the bay.

Divers were able to rescue the hawksbill, altheugh the vet’s

X-ray showed a sengle rusty fishing hook embedded in the

animal. The vet decided to cut away as much of the hook

as possible insteed of removing it. After the hawksbill was

treated with antibiotics, it was released back into Hanauma

Bay with “HB” painted on its shell. Several hundrid

people visit the bay daily. Some will bring a sandwitch and

fruit from a nearby orcherd. They hope to catch a glimpse

of “HB” swimming in the midle of the bay.

1. 7.

2. 8.

3. 9.

4. 10.

5. 11.

6.

1. hundred

2. supply

3. single

4. middle

5. explain

6. surprise

7. pilgrim

8. sandwich

9. instead

10. complete

11. monster

12. settle

13. address

14. farther

15. sample

16. although

17. turtle

18. athlete

19. orchard

20. kingdom

Challenge

fortress

instant

exclaim

mattress

sculptor

Spelling Words



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Commas with Introductory Words

When you write, use a comma with the introductory words yes, no, and well to show a pause.

comma with an introductory wordWell, the giant tortoise eats both plants and animals.

1–5. Write the sentence correctly. Add commas where they are needed.

1. Yes giant tortoises sleep inside their shells.

2. No they don’t walk very fast, although their legs are

strong.

3. Well their legs have to hold up those very heavy shells.

4. Yes these tortoises are only found in Asia.

5. No the Aldabra Giant Tortoise is not the largest tortoise in

the world.

Thinking Question Does the sentence begin with yes, no, or well? Where should a comma be used to show a pause?

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Commas with Names

Use a comma or commas to set off the name of a

person being addressed directly.

person being addressed by nameWhere do hippos live, Mr. Wilcox?

Can you imagine, Victor, having a hippo as a pet?

1–5. Write the sentence correctly. Add commas where they are needed.

1. Carmen the natural habitat of the hippo is Africa.

2. Did you know Todd that hippos can talk to each other

underwater?

3. Tasha hippos spend most of their day in the water.

4. Hippos do not sweat Carmen so they use mud and water

to stay cool.

5. We are going to watch this video about hippos now

Walter.

Thinking Question What person is being addressed directly? Where should a comma or commas be used to set off the person’s name?



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Grade 4, Unit 5, Change Is All Around

Owen and MzeeGrammar:

More Commas

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First Pass

Commas in a SeriesWhen you write, use a comma to separate the words

in a series. Remember, a series may contain single

words or phrases.

We saw tortoises, hippopotamuses, and birds.

There are sea lions, sea otters, fur seals, and elephant

seals at the zoo.

1–5. Add commas where they are needed. Write the sentence correctly on the line.

1. I am asking Manuel Sue and Keith to work on my science

project with me.

2. Otters orcas and sea lions are all mammals.

3. People who drill dump or dig up the sea fl oor are not allowed

in the sanctuary.

4. The otter fl ipped fl opped and almost fell into the water.

5. A layer of fat a thick coat of fur and a dry spot in the sun all

help sea mammals to stay warm.

Thinking Question Which words or phrases are in a series? How are commas used to separate the items in a series?



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Writing Titles

Book: Tortoises and Turtles Magazine: Time Newspaper: The City Journal

Story: “Will You Be My Friend?”

Poem: “To a Dear Friend”

Article: “Ten Things You Should Know about Hippos”

1–4. Write each title correctly in the space below.

1. a guide to african wildlife

(book)

2. climbing kilimanjaro

(poem)

3. the silent song of the cobra

(story)

4. the johannesburg daily times

(newspaper)

5–6. Write each sentence correctly in the space below.

5. Bertram did you read the article sea ecosystem?

6. Yes the teacher has several copies of water wonders magazine.



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Owen and MzeeGrammar: Spiral Review


ConventionsProofreading can help you make certain that you have used commas correctly in your writing. Using commas makes your writing clear and easy to understand.

Incorrect with proofreading marksMark: You know, Dad the population of hippos in Africa has

shrunk tremendously.

Dad: That’s a serious problem Mark.

CorrectMark: You know, Dad, the population of hippos in Africa has

shrunk tremendously.

Dad: That’s a serious problem, Mark.

,

,

Activity This part of a script has 15 missing commas. Add a comma or commas to each part in the script.

Mark: Yes I agree. Did you know Dad that people are the greatest

threat to the hippo population?

Dad: No I wasn’t aware of that.

Mark: Well it’s true. Hippos are killed for their fat their ivory teeth and because

they eat so much grass.

Dad: Is anything being done to save the hippos Mark?

Mark: Yes some of the areas where hippos live are protected.

Dad: Well that makes sense. I think Mark that we should do our

part to save the hippos.

Mark: That’s a great idea Dad! Let’s get a hippo for a pet!

Dad: No let’s not. You were kidding weren’t you Mark?



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Owen and MzeeGrammar: Connect to Writing


First Pass

Focus Trait: IdeasFinding the Best Information

Source Information

Encyclopedia Articles about many different topics

Atlas Maps of places all over the world

Internet Web sites of organizations as well as electronic reference materials

Interviewing an expert Unique information

Newspaper and magazine articles Up-to-date information on different topics

Nonfiction books Facts about real people, places, and things

1–3. Answer the following questions about using sources to find the best information.

1. Maggie is researching tortoises. She wants to answer the

question, Where do tortoises live?

a. Which source could Maggie use?

b. What other question could she answer by using this source?

2. Luis is researching how zoos are run. He wants to answer

the question, How many people work at the zoo in my city?

a. Which source should Luis use?

b. What other question could he answer with this source?

3. Nina is researching Kenya. She wants to answer the

question, What ocean is closest to Kenya?

a. Which source should Nina use?

b. What other question could she answer with this source?

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