Week 34 · Day 1 Practice Pages
Practice page · Week 34, Day 1
Mathematics
I can explain why every square is a rectangle but not every rectangle is a square.
Look: rectangle or square?
- A rectangle has 4 square corners.
- A square has 4 square corners and 4 equal sides.
- So a square has everything a rectangle needs.
Circle the best answer for each shape.
- 1.
A 3 cm by 3 cm shape with 4 square corners
○ square only○ rectangle only○ both a square and a rectangle○ neither - 2.
A 7 cm by 2 cm shape with 4 square corners
○ square only○ rectangle only○ both a square and a rectangle○ neither - 3.
A shape with 4 equal sides and no square corners
○ rectangle○ square○ neither - 4.
A quadrilateral with only 2 square corners
○ rectangle○ square○ neither
Answer each question.
- 5.
Is every square a rectangle?
○ yes○ no - 6.
Is every rectangle a square?
○ yes○ no - 7.
Write why a square is a special rectangle.
Challenge: Draw a tilted square. Is it still a square?
Materials: ruler · index card
Practice page · Week 34, Day 1
English Language Arts
I can read a script and use its parts to read it well.
The Lost Lunchbox
NARRATOR: It is lunchtime, but Leo's lunchbox is gone. LEO (upset): My lunch was right here in my cubby! AMARA (thinking): Did you take it to music class? LEO (slowly): Maybe... I put it down by the drums. NARRATOR: They hurry down the hall. AMARA (pointing): There it is, behind the big drum! LEO (laughing): My sandwich got to hear the whole concert! NARRATOR: From then on, Leo kept his lunch in his cubby.
Use the script above.
- 1.
Draw a box around each character name.
- 2.
Circle every stage direction.
- 3.
What do stage directions tell a reader?
- 4.
How should Leo sound when he says, 'My lunch was right here in my cubby!'?
○ sleepy○ upset and worried○ silly - 5.
What is the problem, and how is it solved?
Circle the letter after each c or g. Then write soft c or soft g.
- 6.
city
- 7.
gentle
- 8.
dance
Challenge: Read the script three times with a partner, switching parts. Which line sounded better each time?
Practice page · Week 34, Day 1
Science
I can plan a survey about one inherited trait.
Survey Plan. Pick a trait you can see that has 2 to 4 choices, such as eye color, hair texture, dimples or freckles.
- 1.
My trait: ____
- 2.
Its choices: ____
- 3.
10 people I will ask (with permission):
- 4.
My prediction: the most common choice will be ____.
Make your blank tally chart.
| Choice | Tally | Total |
|---|---|---|
- 5.
What is a survey?
Challenge: Why should the choices not overlap?
Materials: ruler
Practice page · Week 34, Day 1
Social Studies
I can begin my civic action safely and keep a log.
A Log Row
Tuesday: set up the hat box by the shelter's front door and taped up 2 flyers. Hats so far: 6. Note: the box was hard to see, so tomorrow we will add a bright sign.
Use the log row above.
- 1.
What did the family do on Tuesday?
- 2.
What number did they record?
- 3.
What will they change, and why?
Action Day 1: fill in the first row of your log.
| Date | What we did | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
- 4.
Today I ____. The hardest part was ____.
- 5.
If part of the plan does not work, a good citizen ___.
○ changes the plan and tries again○ gives up○ blames others - 6.
My safety rule today was:
Challenge: Draw one picture of your action today.
Materials: action log page · materials box