... Punctuation
21 Book Titles
22 Study Skills
23 Vocabulary
32 Spelling
36 Writing Forms
41 Troubleshooter
55 Dictionary
Contents
Handbook
Writing
Build Skills
Grammar
1
Troubleshooter
Dictionary
Handbook
Grammar ... the past?
1. Rick bakes a cake.
2. Meg picked the plates.
3. Jill helped them, too.
4. She takes the spoons out.
5. We jump up and down.
Practice
Handbook
Grammar
ã
Nouns
Plural Nouns
ã ... men
mouse mice goose geese
4
R
U
L
E
2
Write the plural form for each noun.
1. mask
2. class
3. dish
4. bus
5. woman
Practice
McGraw-Hill School Division
Handbook
Grammar
ã
Adjectives
Adjectives...
...
Contractions
and Apostrophes
Practice
19
Use an apostrophe in place of the o in not.
Write each contraction.
1. have not
2. did not
3. is not
4. are not
5. do not
6. was not
Handbook
22
McGraw-Hill ... Division
Handbook
Handbook
Grammar
ã
Pronouns
He, She, It, They
ã A pronoun is a word that takes the place
of a noun.
ã He, she, and it are pronouns that tell about one.
José he Tanya she book ... Pam my book.
We read the book.
ã Use me and us in the predicate of the
sentence.
Pam gives me the book.
The baby smiles at us.
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Handbook
Grammar
ã
Pronouns
R
U
L
E
2
Draw a circle around the...
... of something and write three clues about it.
Then ask a classmate to answer your riddle.
Practice
It has six legs.
It is small and black.
It makes a hill.
What is it?
Handbook
39
Writing Forms
Rhyme
A ... Division
Troubleshooter
42
Is this a
sentence?
Handbook
36
Think of someone who did something nice for you.
Write a thank-you letter to that person. Make sure
commas are in the right places.
Practice
Writing ... bus.
Who rides
the bus?
Handbook
37
Writing Forms
Invitation
An invitation is a note or a short letter. It is used to
invite someone to an event.
GUIDELINES FOR WRITING
AN INVITATION
ã Tell...
... 2 Sentences
4 Nouns
8 Verbs
12 Pronouns
14 Adjectives and Adverbs
Mechanics and Usage
16 Abbreviations
18 Capitalization
21 Punctuation
24 Study Skills
36 Vocabulary
40 Problem Words/Usage
42 ... Words/Usage
42 Spelling
46 Writing Forms
50 Troubleshooter
63 Dictionary
Handbook
1
Grammar
Contents
Build Skills
Writing
Troubleshooter
Dictionary
Days, Months, and Holidays
Practice Write each sentence. ... of Sentence Example
Grammar
ã
Sentences
2
Practice Write each complete sentence.
1. Blackie is a gerbil.
2. He runs on his wheel.
3. Is very small and furry.
4. Our teacher and the
students.
5....
... Verbs
Practice Write each sentence. Underline the
helping verb.
1. We eating lunch.
2. We asked for pizza.
have
are
Grammar
ã
Verbs
11
ã A helping verb helps another verb show action.
ã Am, is, and ... with the correct word in ( ).
1. writing a story. (It’s, I’m)
2. about two bear cubs. (He’s, It’s)
3. a brother and sister. (We’re, Theyre)
They are
It is
I am
Grammar
ã
Pronouns
13
ã A possessive ... know.
Practice Write how, when, or where to show what
each underlined adverb tells about the verb.
1. Drums banged .
2. a horn sounded.
3. I sat .
there
Soon
loudly
Grammar
ã
Adjectives and...
... about comets?
C
Clouds
hail and, 85-87
lightning and, 95-98
rain and, 82- 84
snow and, 84, 88-89
Color
of autumn leaves, 15-16
of insects, 51, 108, 22 6
Comets, 127 - 129
Page numbers
where information
can ... about all
of the books in the library.
ã Each book has a title card, an author card, and
a subject card.
ã The call number helps you find the book.
DEFINITIONS AND FEATURES
Practice Use the ... Amos’s book?
5. What is the call number of the book?
Inventions
j608.733 Amos, Leonard
Weird and wacky inventions.
Bloom Pub.
(â 1999)
Weird and wacky inventions
j608.733 Amos, Leonard
Weird and...
... other writing. It has a special sound and form.
47
Writing Forms
Poem
August Heat
In August, when the days are hot,
I like to find a shady spot,
And hardly move a single bit —
And sit —
And sit ... often have the same spelling
pattern. (b + and = band; h + and = hand)
4. Use words you know how to spell to help spell
new words. Word beginnings and endings can
help. (st
ar + bone = stone)
5. ... heading
gives the
writer’s
address and
the date.
The inside
address gives
the name and
address of
the person
to whom you
are writing.
The greeting
includes Dear
and the name
of the person.
Use...
... contractions, or possessive pronouns
correctly.
1. Ben and I study. Tomorrow he and have
a test.
2. Mom helps Ben and me. She gives him and a
problem.
3. It’s not so hard. really easy.
4. Mom ... doesnt?
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Incorrect Use of Pronouns
ã Use I and me to tell about yourself.
ã Use we and us to tell about yourself and
another person.
ã Some contractions and possessive pronouns
sound alike.
Problem ... Dad, Ben, and me
fix breakfast.
Solution 1
Do not use me or us as the subject of a sentence. Use
the pronouns I or we instead.
Correct: Dad, Ben, and I fix breakfast.
Problem 2
Using I or...
... as
opinions and supporting reasons.
PRACTICE AND APPLY
Plan Your Own Persuasive Letter
1. Think about your purpose and audience.
2. Brainstorm a list of topics.
3. Choose a topic and explore ... real. Writing a
story lets you use your imagination and be creative.
Purpose and Audience
The purpose of writing a story is to express your
ideas and entertain your audience.
Before writing, ... PROCESS
Persuasive Writing
Proofread/Edit
You need to proofread your revised letter. Correct
mistakes in mechanics, grammarand usage, and
spelling.
GRAMMAR
ã A singular noun names...
... the sand.
19. Jenny flew her kite.
20 . I read my book.
Singular and Plural Nouns
175
Practice Add commas where they are needed.
1. Trenton New Jersey 3. Your friend
2. January 1 20 02 4. ... sailed today. Jim sailed today.
20 . Carlos went swimming. Mia went swimming.
1 82
Extra Practice
Commands and
Exclamations
A. Write each sentence. Write command next to each
sentence that gives ... Al
5. Kent Ohio
Practice Add commas where they are needed.
6. Donna Hal and Kathy are at the library.
7. Hal do you want books on animals?
8. No I want books on baseball soccer and hockey.
...
... all of the
books in the library.
ã Each book has a title card, an author card, and a subject card.
ã The call number helps you find the book on the shelves.
DEFINITIONS
22 3
Extra Practice
Adjectives ... Olympics?
22 9
Build Skills
HijYnH`^aah
Practice Use the cards above to answer these questions.
1. What is the title of John Langone’s book?
2. What is the call number of this book?
3. If ... seen.
20 . I was (brave) than my brother.
21 . My sister Anna was (happy) on the roller coaster.
22 . The house of mirrors was the (scary) place.
23 . We saw the (funny) circus act.
24 . A clown...
... glad.”
25 3
Practice Rewrite the sentences correctly. Make the
subject and verb in each sentence agree.
1. Everyone cleans up. Even Fuzzer help.
2. Lisa and Ellie put away the hand tools. Dad and ... jackets
stripes are yellow and black.
4. Al’s book has many photographs. The books title is
Bees, Wasps, and Other Insects.
5. The photographers’ names are Jason and Ann Lee.
What is the ... family and I water and weed the garden. Before
long Lisa, Ellie, and I picks vegetables.
Problem 3
Using a singular verb when a subject has two or more nouns
joined by and
No Agreement: Lisa and...
... Book
23 4 Graphs
23 5 Library and Media Sources
23 6 Periodicals
23 7 Maps and Atlases
23 8 Dictionary
23 9 Thesaurus
24 0 Encyclopedia
24 1 Choosing Reference Sources for Research
24 2 Bibliography
24 3 Using ... Agreement
26 2 Incorrect Verb Forms
26 4 Incorrect Use of Adjectives That Compare
26 6 Incorrect Use of Pronouns
26 8 Apostrophes
27 0 Incorrect Use of Adverbs
27 2 Commas
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Contents
Writing
128 Composition ... Contents
Writing
7 Personal Narrative
8 Literature Models
10 Features of Personal Narrative
12 Writing Process
12 Prewrite
14 Research and Inquiry
16 Draft
18 Revise
22 Proofread/Edit
24 Publish
26 Writing...
... paragraph.
128
128 Composition
134 Writing Forms
138 Grammarand Usage
156 Mechanics
170 Diagramming
176 Extra Practice
23 2 Study Skills
24 4 Vocabulary
25 0 Spelling
25 4 Troubleshooter
127
Practice ... www.macmillanmh.com for a 6-Point Student Writing Rubric.
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October 17, 20 08
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1136 ... were ruined. The land had been
damaged.
PRACTICE AND APPLY
Revise Your Own Expository Writing
1. Add explanations and descriptions that will help make
your meaning clear.
2. Use transition...
... and year in a date.
April 20 , 20 02 July 4, 1776
ã Use a comma before and after the year when it is used with
both the month and the day in a sentence. Do not use a
comma if only the month and ... More and Most, Good and Bad
Practice Write each sentence. Choose the correct word in
parentheses ( ) to complete each sentence.
1. Connie is the (better, best) speller in her class.
2. She practices ... Sincerely,
Commas
Practice Rewrite the following parts of a friendly letter.
Place commas where needed.
124 Grant Road
1. Ithaca NY 14851
2. September 4 20 01
3. Dear Ben
4. On September 30 20 01 I...