Unit 3 Week 1 - Fables

The calendar says January. Which word has the same sound as the /er/ sound in calendar?

• cried

• nectar

• kind

I went to work this morning. Which word has the same sound as the /er/ in work?

• cried

• field

• forward

Which word has the same number of syllables as in competitor?

• border

• impostor

• middle

I saw the smoke come out of the motor. Which word has the same sound as the /er/ in motor?

• eighty

• tonight

• wordy

Choose the word that most closely matches the meaning of the underlined word: I felt a sense of contentment after taking the test.

• happiness

• doubt

• upset

Choose the word that most closely matches the meaning of the underlined word: My older brother stomped away in a rage.

• bunch

• anger

• walk

Choose the word that most closely matches the meaning of the underlined word: I have hopes that my math grade will improve.

• wishes

• ideas

• numbers

Choose the word that most closely matches the meaning of the underlined word: The soccer team lost twice and faced a lot of disappointments before we won a game.

• failures

• excitement

• happiness

Choose the word that most closely matches the meaning of the underlined word: Joseph became alarmed when he could not find his backpack.

• fearful

• cold

• playful

This selection is a fable because —

• it is based on a true story

• it is about a land that does not exist

• it is short and teaches a lesson at the end