Table Of ContentEMP5097i
GRADES 7-8
COMPLETE BOOK OF
Reading and
Writing
REPRODUCIBLES
110
Over Activities for Today’s Differentiated Classroom
Subjects Include:
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Reading
+ Comprehension
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Q ui c k (cid:2)
E x tensIniocnlu Adcetdivi t i es (cid:2) HWorimtinognyms
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Poetry
MILLIKEN’S
GRADES 7-8
COMPLETE
BOOK OF
Reading and
Writing
REPRODUCIBLES
110
Over Activities for Today’s
Differentiated Classroom
Compiled by: Sara Inskeep
Cover design: Logo Design Team
Page Layout: Janine M. Chambers
© 2009 Milliken Publishing Company, a Lorenz company, and its licensors.
All rights reserved.
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ISBN 978-1-4291-1356-4
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How to Use This Book . . .
The activities in this book provide an excellent source of reading and writing practice for
elementary students. The pages can be used as drill reinforcement or as independent instructional
material and are designed to help motivate students to learn through a variety of exercises. The
activities in this book are grouped by skill; these skills may overlap more than one grade level and
should be used in ways that best meet each student’s needs. The reproducibles are created so
that a student can work with a minimum of supervision in a classroom or at home. Answer keys
have been provided in the back of the book.
EXTRA! EXTRA! When you see this symbol, be sure to check out the “extra”
extension activity provided.
Table of Contents
Reading Comprehension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Homonyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Poetry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
MP5097 - Reading and Writing 2
Name __________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Key Words
infinite
infinitesimal
finite
The astronomer explained that the universe is infinite. Scattered
throughout the universe are infinitesimal particles of matter. Within our solar
system lies a finite number of planets.
Can you name all the planets in our solar system?
A. Look up each word in a dictionary. Write a definition for each.
1. infinite ______________________________________________________________________
2. infinitesimal _________________________________________________________________
3. finite ________________________________________________________________________
B. Put an x by each sentence which uses the key word correctly.
1. The discovery of the disease’s cure was of infinite importance.
There were an infinite number of legs on each chair.
2. The two cars were infinitesimal together in the driveway.
There was an infinitesimal amount of rain during the night.
3. There were a finite number of pebbles in the jar.
The ocean contains a finite number of drops of water.
C. If something can be described as infinite, it is
unlimited. small. immeasurable. countless. continual.
D. Name three things which are infinite.
1. ______________________ 2. ______________________ 3. ______________________
E. If something can be described as finite, it is
limited. bounded. measurable. endless. restricted.
F. Name three things which are finite.
1. ______________________ 2. ______________________ 3. ______________________
G. If something is infinitesimal, it is
tiny. immeasurably small. too many to count.
H. Name something which is infinitesimal. _____________________________________________
On another sheet of paper, write a paragraph about an event that happened in
2006 involving the dwarf planet Pluto. Use at least one of your key words in the
paragraph.
MP5097 - Reading and Writing 3 Reading Comprehension
Name __________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Key Words
The director ordered new costumes for the
absurd
performers. The dancers’ costumes looked more
dignified like clown suits. These performers thought their new
costumes looked a little absurd. They asked that
reasonable
more dignified costumes be designed for them. Their
reasonable request resulted in new costumes for all.
A. Look up each word in a dictionary. Write a definition for each.
1. absurd _____________________________________________________________________
2. dignified ___________________________________________________________________
3. reasonable _________________________________________________________________
B. Rewrite each sentence. Replace the words in paretheses with the appropriate key words.
1. The participants in the ceremony performed in a (proper) manner.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
2. The students thought their idea for a class trip was a (rational) one.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3. Frank was afraid that people would think his idea was (senseless).
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
C. Write the synonyms to the key words in the puzzle.
honorable crazy logical proud stupid agreeable
stately unreasonable sensible ridiculous fair grand
a r
d
b i e
s g a
u n s
r i o
d f n
i a
e b
d l
e
D. Name two things you consider absurd.
1. ______________________ 2. ______________________ 3. ______________________
E. Name a dignified occasion. ____________________________________________________
Write three factual sentences, using one of your key words in each sentence. Then
write three opinions using these words.
MP5097 - Reading and Writing 4 Reading Comprehension
Name __________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Key Words
The geologist examined the diverse display of rocks on the cliff.
diverse
He hoped to find a rock which would resemble those
resemble in his most valuable collection. To his surprise, he
discovered a perfect facsimile of his rarest
facsimile
rock. Both rocks had red
and green stripes with
black dots.
A. Look up each word in a dictionary. Write a definition for each.
1. diverse ____________________________________________________________________
2. resemble ___________________________________________________________________
3. facsimile ___________________________________________________________________
B. Rewrite each sentence. Replace the words in parentheses with the appropriate key words.
1. Bob wanted a new jacket which would (be similar to) his friend’s jacket.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
2. The lawyer’s paper was a (exact copy) of the original document.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3. The bookstore had a (various kinds) selection of reading material.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
C. Check each synonym for diverse.
different varying identical dissimilar
Name two things which would be diverse from each other.
1. ___________________________________ 2. ___________________________________
D. Check each word that means about the same as resemble.
similar opposite alike match
Name two things which could resemble each other.
1. ___________________________________ 2. ___________________________________
E. Check each synonym for facsimile.
reproduction duplicate pattern variety
Name two things for which you could have a facsimile.
1. ___________________________________ 2. ___________________________________
MP5097 - Reading and Writing 5 Reading Comprehension
Name __________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Key Words
Bob and Johnny both thought the teacher
antagonistic
said they could erase the blackboards after
reconcile school. Because of the misunderstanding,
the two friends had become antagonistic
harmonious
toward each other. They decided to try to
stop arguing and reconcile their disagreement.
After a friendly talk, their relationship became
harmonious again.
A. Look up each word in a dictionary. Write a definition for each.
1. antagonistic ________________________________________________________________
2. reconcile __________________________________________________________________
3. harmonious ________________________________________________________________
B. Write the key word that relates to the meaning of each sentence.
1. ________________________ The men have been angry at each other for weeks.
2. ________________________ Kim apologized to her sister for the misunderstanding.
3. ________________________ Everyone had a great time together at the beach.
4. ________________________ Hank was so mad that he wouldn’t speak to the others.
5. ________________________ Everyone in the club agreed to help at the car wash.
6. ________________________ Ted asked his friend to forgive his unkind remarks.
C. Check the synonyms.
antagonistic reconcile harmonious
opposing differ agreement
conflict apologize bitterness
accept correct harmony
hostility adjust cooperation
D. If you reconcile a problem, you change an
_________________________ relationship into a _________________________ relationship.
harmonious/antagonistic harmonious/antagonistic
List two antonyms for each key word.
MP5097 - Reading and Writing 6 Reading Comprehension
Name __________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Key Words
It takes a person with agility and coordination
agility
to be a gymnast. Gymnasts need to be flexible
flexible in order to make the quick flips and turns. A
more ponderous person would find it difficult
ponderous
to perform these routines. A person not used
to doing gymnastics should be careful.
A. Look up each word in a dictionary. Write a definition for each.
1. agility ___________________________________________________________________
2. flexible __________________________________________________________________
3. ponderous ______________________________________________________________
B. Cross out the word in each sentence which does not belong. Rewrite each sentence using a
key word.
1. Because of its letter, the cat was able to jump quickly out of the car’s path.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
2. The auto mechanic used a rubber tube because it was so absent.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3. The answer weight lifter lumbered slowly into the room.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
C. Circle the synonyms.
1. agility coordinated small quick active clumsy nimble
2. flexible stiff bending liquid limber elastic supple
3. ponderous heavy airy massive weighty tiny cumbersome
D. In which activities would it help to have agility?
swimming speaking reading
watching T.V. biking skiing
E. Underline the following materials which could be
described as flexible.
rubber concrete elastic putty glass clay
Gymnastics is one of many events in the summer Olympics. Write a few paragraphs
persuading the event committee to add a new event of your choice to the next
Olympic Games.
MP5097 - Reading and Writing 7 Reading Comprehension
Name __________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Key Words
Mrs. Carson recently had a baby
visual
girl named Sarah. Mrs. Carson wants
auditory to makesure that Sarah has every
opportunity to learn anddevelop. Sarah’s room
verbal
has many bright colors todevelop her visual skills.
Listening to music will helpdevelop her auditory skills,
too. In time, Sarah will begin to develop good
verbal skills by listening to others talk.
A. Look up each word in a dictionary. Write a definition for each.
1. visual _____________________________________________________________________
2. auditory ___________________________________________________________________
3. verbal _____________________________________________________________________
B. Write the key word that fits the meaning of each sentence.
1. ___________________________ The kids like to listen to their favorite records.
2. ___________________________ People filled the gallery to see the new art exhibit.
3. ___________________________ Sharon likes to talk on the phone to her friends.
4. ___________________________ The album contained pictures taken on Pat’s vacation.
5. ___________________________ The pilot listened for flight instructions on the radio.
6. ___________________________ The counselor spoke to the campers about the day’s
activities.
C. Write the key word that is closest to the meaning of each word.
__________________ observe __________________ hear __________________ look
__________________ listen __________________ watch __________________ declare
__________________ speak __________________ talk __________________ see
D. Name three activities in which you use each skill.
visual auditory verbal
1. ________________________ 1. ________________________ 1. ________________________
2. ________________________ 2. ________________________ 2. ________________________
3. ________________________ 3. ________________________ 3. ________________________
Choose one of the five senses (touch, taste, smell, hearing, or sight) and describe
how a human body works to experience that sense. For example, the ear has a
stirrup, an anvil, an eardrum, and many other parts that allow us to hear. Be as
specific as possible, and use a book or other resource to help you.
MP5097 - Reading and Writing 8 Reading Comprehension
Name __________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Key Words
Serpentine jewelry was worn by people of an
serpentine
ancient culture. Cleopatra, an Egyptian queen,
coiled probably wore a lot of serpentine jewelry.
Each gold coiled bracelet ended with a
extended
serpent’s head on top. One necklace featured
an extended serpent on a gold chain.
A. Look up each word in a dictionary. Write a definition for each.
1. serpentine _________________________________________________________________
2. coiled _____________________________________________________________________
3. extended __________________________________________________________________
B. Circle the phrase which describes each key word.
1. The serpentine road twisted and curved through the mountains.
a. brown, snake-like color b. snake-like shape c. straight and long
2. The rattlesnake was coiled unseen under the dry leaves.
a. gathered into rings b. slowly moving c. perfectly still
3. The banner was extended over the department store’s entrance.
a. brightly painted b. covered with letters c. stretched out
C. Write coiled or extended under each picture.
1. ______________________ 2. ______________________ 3. ______________________
4. ______________________ 5. ______________________ 6. ______________________
D. List four things which could be described as serpentine.
1. _________________ 2. _________________ 3. _________________ 4. _________________
How old was Cleopatra when she became Queen of Egypt? Use the internet or
other resource to help find the answer.
MP5097 - Reading and Writing 9 Reading Comprehension
