1. Complete all activities in your reading journal.

2. Vocabulary-fill in the blank weakenedgnawsdecorated darkenedsymbolsecuring 1. The mouse ______ on the cheese with its sharp teeth. 2. Hana was _______ the zipper so her coat would stay closed. 3. All the lights were off in the _____ room. 4. The living room was ________ with pictures and flowers. 5. A dove is a _______ of peace. 6. James thought that the ants were the ______ animals. Then he learned that the ants are actually very strong.

3. Antonyms- Words that have opposite meanings Read each sentence. Identify the antonyms in each sentence. 1. Winter days are cold, and summer days are hot. 2. This is a beautiful photograph, but the frame is ugly. 3. I like new books better than old books. 4. Jacob’s shirt was clean, but his pants were dirty. 5. The fast rabbit thought he could beat the slow turtle in the race.

4. Nouns: people, places, or things Write each noun in the sentences. Identify whether it’s a person, place, or thing. Each sentence may have more than one noun! 1. The man liked the new song. 2. The actor lives in California. 3. My cousin swims in the lake. 4. The concert had lively music. 5. His father drove to Publix.

5. Fix-it sentences: write correctly 1. We saw the statue of liberty last weak? 2. the zuni people leaived in pueblos! 3. daniel love a funny sho 4. we ate at Pizza palace before going hoome? 5. do you went to go to the movies.

6. Finished? 1. Compare responses with a partner and make corrections if needed. 2. Go back to Ms. Leung’s website, favorite links, and one of the reading sites.