The
   

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Lunch
By Johanna Hurwitz
Created by Gina Andersen
  
   
  
   

Problem Solution

Problem and Solution tells about a

problem and then gives one or more
solutions
  
   

A Mystery is a story in which the

characters and the reader must use
clues to find the explanation for a
troubling event.
  
 
Problem
   

Solution
  

allergies
   

assignments
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consume
    

evidence
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sum flat

plum bell

grim plot
    

band bluff

dock blot

odd left
    

cash mill

past shelf

wealth crunch
    

hint

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Scrunchy directions:
First, with the Scruncy closed, choose one of the four
numbers. Then close-and-open the Scrunchy once for
each number, leaving it open at the end so that you see
the letters inside.
Second, choose one of the letters, and open the flap
for that letter.
Third, define the vocabulary word that is under that
letter.

How to make a Scrunchy

1. Cut out the square and flip upside down. Fold the
corners to the middle.

2. Flip the paper over and fold the resulting

corners to the center.

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Vocabulary Dominoes Directions:
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The Mystery of
the Missing
Lunch
allergies
Unit 1 –Week 1

physical
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the correct vocabulary word.
Write each correct vocabulary word on the recording
sheet.

1. We thought that his alibi sounded reasonable

and not at all _____.

2. He showed _____ when he shared his lunch

with a child who needed one.

3. There was little _____ left by the lunch

thief.

4. The teacher handed out several _____ for

us to do during vacation.
  
5. I was surprised   that she could _____ so
 

many cookies!

6. She cannot _____ anyone of taking her

lunch since she lost it.

7. Todd’s _____ made him sneeze in the fall.

1. suspicious
2. consideration
3. evidence
4. assignments
5. consume
6. accuse
7. allergies
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Synonym Antonym

   

Definition:

Use word in a sentence:

Illustrate the Vocabulary Word

 
 Use game board. Player two draws a card from the stack of spelling word
cards and reads the word aloud to the first player who must spell the word
correctly, he/she rolls to move around the path. If he/she misspells the
word,   the player does not move. Play ends when the first player gets to the
   
end of the path on the exact number of roll on the die.
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 WRITE YOUR SPELLING WORDS IN ABC ORDER
   

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Dictionary: Unfamiliar
 
 
 
   

Words

When you cannot figure out the

meaning of a word with context clues,
they should look the word up in a
dictionary. Good readers read all the
definitions of a word to see which one
best fits the context.
 Unfamiliar Words
What subjects do the following people study? Use
  a dictionary to determine what these people do.

Meteorologist __________________

Entomologist __________________

Zoologist _____________________

Dietitian _____________________

Dermatologist __________________

Anthropologist __________________

Paleontologist __________________

Acupuncturist ___________________

Neurologist ____________________

Biologist _____________________
   
 Unfamiliar Words Answer Key

Meteorologist-studies the weather conditions

Entomologist-deals with insects

Zoologist-deals with the classification of

animals

Dietitian-specialist in dietetics

Dermatologist-deals with the skin

Anthropologist-studies humankind

Paleontologist-the study of prehistoric animals

Acupuncturist- provides treatment with needles

Neurologist-studies the nervous system

Biologist-science of life
 
 
 
 
 
 
  

Spelling Scrunchy
   

1. Play with a partner.

2. Player 1 has the Scrunchy on his/her hands.

3. Player 2 chooses a word.

4. Player 1 spells the word while opening and closing the

scrunchy.

5. Player 2 chooses another word.

6. Player 1 spells the word while opening and closing the

scrunchy.

7. Player 2 chooses another words.

8.Player 1 spells the word and then opens the flap.

He/she scores whatever number is on the flap. If a
player spells a word incorrectly he/she loses a turn and
it is then player two’s turn.
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word sort use Spelling Word Cards. Challenge: Invite students to do an open
sort in which they sort all the spelling words any way they wish. For example, by
parts of speech, or by vowel sound.

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One set of spelling word cards are needed for this activity.
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Sentence
   

I walked to my best friend’s house.

A sentence is a group of words

that expresses a complete
thought.

Every sentence begins with a

capital letter and ends with a
punctuation mark.
    

Sentence Fragment

my best friend’s house

A sentence fragment is a
group of words that does
not express a complete
thought.
  

Statement
   

I like food.

A statement is a
sentence that
tells something.
  

Question
   

Did you find any clues?

A question is a
sentence that
asks something.
 Command
   

Give that to me.

A command tells
someone to do
something.
    

Exclamation

WOW!
An exclamation
expresses surprise,
excitement, or
strong feeling.
 FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS—ANY
FOLDING
NUMBER
INSTRUCTIONS
OF PARTS
Make a Pop-Up Book! Follow the directions below. Create a pop up book.
Choose a type of sentence: statement, command, question, or exclamation.
Write the sentence on the cover of the book. Use a noun from your sentence
as a “pop up item”. For example: I like flowers. Draw a picture of a flower and
use it for the “pop up.”
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Use these cards as response cards or sorts. The following
sentences
  can be used for both.
 
 
   
   
Sentences for exclamation, command, statement and
question
  cards.
   

1. Are you sure you brought your lunch

2. Maybe Jack took it

3. Class, stay in your seats

4. Don’t you dare say I stole it

5. Have you seen a stray cat in the building

6. Cats like eating fish

  
7. I can’t believe   the cat took the sandwich
 

8. Do you think we should feed the cat each

day

9. Go straight home

10. Are we home yet

Answer Key to sentence punctuation

1. ? question
2. . statement
3. ! exclamation
4. . command
5. ? question
6. . statement
7. ! exclamation or . statement
8. ? question
9. . command
10. ? question
  
 
   

Every sentence
begins with a capital
letter.

This is an awesome lunch!

Draw a card and read the sentence. Identify if the sentence is correct or
incorrect. If the sentence is incorrect make it correct. If you are right, roll the
die and move corresponding spaces. If incorrect lose your turn.
   

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1. the cat feeds 5. Can I have a

her kittens. cookie!

6. his lunch bag is

2. Pick up my
missing.
pencil?

3. he ate a tuna
fish sandwich? 7. I found a clue?

4. Did you bring Unit 5 Week 1

your lunch? 8.Because
he likesof tuna
Winn-Dixie
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9.
  Mother cats
  12. The
protect their bookshelves are
kittens. high.

10. he was glad 13. I thought Jack

the mystery was took my lunch.
solved.

11. Give it to me! 14. wow, I can’t

believe you lost
my lunch
    

Answer Key:
1. incorrect-The cats feeds her kittens.
2. incorrect-Pick up my pencil.
3. incorrect-He ate a tuna fish sandwich.
4. correct
5. incorrect-Can I have a cookie?
6. incorrect-His lunch bag is missing.
7. incorrect-
8. incorrect-He likes tuna fish.
9. correct
10. incorrect-He was glad the mystery was solved.
11. correct as an exclamation or incorrect if statement
12. correct
13. correct
14. incorrect-Wow, I can’t believe you lost my lunch!
 To win a square, tell your correct the proper punctuation and type
of sentence.
   
 

  Tic-Tac-Toe
 
 
Punctuation

1. His favorite 2. Can you 3. Don’t

sandwich is lend me a forget you
salami dollar lunch

4. The kittens 5. What a 6. That stain

are hiding funny story looks like
mustard

7. Who 8. Wow, this 9. I’m starving

brought the is a great
peanut butter cat
and jelly
Answer Key to Tic-Tac-Toe Punctuation
 
   

1. . statement
2. ? question
3. . command
4. . statement
5. ! exclamation
6. . statement
7. ? question
8. ! exclamation
9. ! exclamation or . statement
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Unit 1 Week 1
The Mystery of the
Missing Lunch

created by Gina Andersen

  
  1. When Ramón
  couldn’t find his lunch,
Emily asked if___
 
A. he had already eaten it for
breakfast
B. he wanted to have half her sandwich
C. his mom would bring him a new lunch
D. he was sure he brought it to school

2. Ramón knew he hadn’t forgotten his

lunch because___

A. his mom had made him his favorite

sandwich
B. his mom had carried it into school
for him
C. he helped make his lunch
D. none of the above

3. Why did Emily think that Jack

Crawford might have taken Ramón’s
lunch?
A. He smelled like peanut butter.
B. He did not like Ramón.
C. He had a guilty look on his face.
D. He was always hungry.
 4. Jack claimed a   mustard-looking
  smudge  on his shirt was a stain
from___.

A. golden oak paint

B. his brother’s baby food
C. his sister’s honeysuckle eye makeup
D. a marker

5. After Mrs. Richmond searched but

was unable to find Ramón’s lunch, she
___.

A. told him to call his mother

B. gave him part of her green salad
C. handed him money so he could buy
some food
D. accused him of making up a story to
make her feel sorry for him

6. Why did Ramón cross Josh, Tina, and

Margaret off his list of suspects?

A. They were vegetarians and would

not eat a salami sandwich.
B. They were allergic to the wheat in
his whole-wheat sandwich.
C. They had loudly stated their
innocence, and he believed them.
D. They had not been at school when
his lunch was stolen.
 7. When Ramón passed the library
 
  corner, he  stopped after he heard___.

A. a loud thump
B. someone chewing loudly
C. a scratching sound
D. someone crying

8. After Ramón put the papers

together to form a smiley face
picture, he ___.
A. thought that whoever had taken his
lunch had torn up the evidence
B. thought that the lunch thief was
trying to give him false clues
C. knew that whoever had taken his
lunch had also taken Emily’s lunch
D. knew immediately that Beverly had
taken his lunch.

9. After Mr. Gordon entered the

classroom, Ramón asked Ted if he___.

A. trusted Mr. Gordon

B. was allergic to cats
C. had any pets
D. would tell Mr. Gordon about the
lunch thief.
 10. Why was Ramón   pleased as he
   
scolded the cat for stealing his lunch?

A. He would still be able to eat half his

salami sandwich.
B. The mystery had helped him become
a better detective.
C. He did not have to accuse one of his
classmates.
D. The mystery had given him an idea
for a story

11. Read the group of words below.

Which word completes the group?
smooth, even, _____.

A. bell
B. pear
C. apple
D. flat

12. What type of sentence is this:

“Because he likes tuna fish.”

A. fragment
B. exclamation
C. question
D. statement
Answer Key to “Mystery of
the Missing Lunch”
 
 

1. D
2. A
3. D
4. A
5. C
6. A
7. C
8. A
9. B
10. C
11. D
12. A
    
 
 
 

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