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Egyptian American International School
EAIS SUMMER PACK
NAME:_________________
Going into grade 5
Egyptian American International School
Dear Parents, Our students have come along way this year with their reading and comprehension skills. It is
always our goal to help our little ones maintain their level. Your child will read the story “The
Velveteen Rabbit” then fill out the book report in the following pages. Included in this pack are
worksheets to help our beautiful children review some of the concepts acquired during grade 4
to help them have a smooth start in grade 5.
Good Luck and have an enjoyable summer.
Name: __________________________________
Foggy Figureby Kelly Hashway
Justin and Mary woke up early,
even though they were vacationing at
their uncle’s lake house. The night before,
Uncle Thomas told them about the Foggy
Figure that haunts the lake. Justin and
Mary were determined to see the ghostly
creature before their vacation was over.
“Is it foggy outside?” Mary asked,
as Justin peered out the window.
“Yup! Let’s go!” Justin let go of the
curtain and rushed to the door with Mary
on his heels.
It was only 5:00AM, so everyone else in the house was still asleep. As they crept through
the kitchen to the back door, Mary sniffed the air. It had the faint scent of coffee and
something sweet. She shrugged it off and followed Justin out the door, down the back steps,
and out onto the boat dock. The fog had settled over the lake, making it impossible to see
anything.
“Do you see anything?” Mary asked, leaning forward for a closer look.
“Nothing. Do you think Uncle Thomas was just trying to scare us with that story?”
Uncle Thomas did have a good imagination. He’d been telling Justin and Mary stories for
years, but this was the first scary story. Mary had a feeling it wasn’t made up.
Mary shook her head. “Remember what Uncle Thomas said? The Foggy Figure
haunts the lake. We’re on the dock. Maybe that’s why we can’t see him. The people in the
story were in boats.”
“You want to go out on the water?” Justin asked.
Mary looked around, trying to find Uncle Thomas’s boat, but the fog was too thick.
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“Mom and Dad will be really angry if we go out on the lake alone in this fog,” Justin said.
Mary shrugged. “Maybe we don’t have to go anywhere. We could sit in the boat while
it’s docked. That wouldn’t be dangerous.”
“Okay.” Justin crept toward the end of the dock. He could barely see the outline of the
boat. “I’ll go first.” He carefully lowered himself into the boat and then reached for Mary’s hand.
Mary climbed into the boat and sat beside him. She was getting nervous now that they
were on the water. “See anything?”
They looked around, and gradually, the fog began to lift. Mary turned around and
screamed. “The Foggy Figure!” It was in the boat with them!
Justin and Mary hugged each other in fear, but then they heard a laugh. Justin leaned
toward the Foggy Figure. “Uncle Thomas?”
“I knew that story would get you two out of bed early enough to take a boat ride with
me.”
Mary sighed, happy there was no Foggy Figure after all. Justin looked relieved, too.
Uncle Thomas laughed. “What do you say? I packed a breakfast for us.”
Mary smiled. She had smelled coffee. And Uncle Thomas had packed pastries for them,
too.
“Let’s do it,” Mary and Justin said.
About the Author Kelly Hashway's picture book, May the Best Dog Win, is now available!
Dash has the perfect life until the Super Sweeper 5000 shows up.
Sweeper runs all over the house sucking up the leftover food scraps,
and he even gets his own room! But Dash won't give up his place as
the favorite dog without a fight.
Hashway, Kelly. May the Best Dog Win. ISBN: 9780984589081
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FoggyFigure
by Kelly Hashway
1. When does this story take place?a. shortly before or after dawn b. shortly before or after duskc. in the middle of the night d. after their vacation is over
2. Uncle Thomas told Justin and Mary stories about...a. a haunted figure that scared campers in tentsb. a haunted figure that can be seen from the shore every nightc. a haunted figure on the lake that many boaters have seend. real creatures that lived deep below the lake's surface
3. Based on the information in the story, which word best describesUncle Thomas? (Circle one)
scared hard-working lonely creative
Tell why you chose the word above.
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4. Why didn't Justin and Mary take the boat out on the lake alone?a. They were too scared.b. The boat engine wouldn't start.c. They did not have any paddles.d. They thought their parents would be mad.
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Foggy FigureQuestions, Page 2
5. In a mystery story, the author will sometimes add clues in the story that readers can use to help readers figure out the ending. This is called foreshadowing.
How did Kelly Hashway use foreshadowing in the fourth paragraph of this story? Tell what clue was written into the story and how readers could have used this clue to predict the ending of the story.
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6. Do you think it was dangerous for Justin and Mary to venture out onto the boat dock? Explain your answer.
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Foggy Figureby Kelly Hashway
The words below are scrambled words from the story. Unscramble each word and write it on the line. Check back in the story to make sure each word is spelled correctly.
1. g o f y g _________________________________
Clue: having low clouds near the surface of the land or water
2. o d k c _________________________________
Clue: wooden pathway on water for fishing or keeping boats
3. r a n y g _________________________________
Clue: upset
4. d u l y r a g a l ________________________________
Clue: slowly; not all at once
5. a t p r s s e i ______________________________
Clue: doughnuts, danishes, and other sweet breakfast foods
6. n v r u s e o ______________________________
Clue: feeling worried
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Roly-Poly Pill Bugsby Cynthia Sherwood
Some people are afraid of bugs such as
spiders or beetles. But there is one bug
that just about everybody likes—pill bugs.
If you ever pick one up, you know why its
nickname is “roly-poly.” A pill bug rolls up
into a tight little ball to protect itself. This
bug is scared of you, not the other way
around!
These little gray or brown bugs can be
found almost everywhere in the United
States except the desert. That is because
they need to stay moist. But they can live
in dry places like California thanks to
lawn sprinklers. One of their favorite
hang-outs is under damp flower pots.
Did you know that pill bugs have
something in common with kangaroos?
After her eggs hatch, the mother pill bug
carries her young in a pouch under her
belly. The little pill bugs stay there until
they are big enough to be on their own.
Pill bugs also have something in common
with snakes. Just as snakes shed their skin
when it gets too small, pill bugs do too.
This is called “molting.” A pill bug molts
about five times until it is full-grown.
Pill bugs are a little like owls, too. Pill
bugs are nocturnal, meaning they are
most active at night. That is when they
most like to wander around and look
for food. And just like earthworms, pill
bugs help break down plants in the
soil. Pill bugs aren’t just nice bugs. They
are also interesting ones!
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Roly-Poly Pill Bugs by Cynthia Sherwood
1. Why are pill bugs nicknamed “roly-poly”?
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2. Where would you be least likely to find a pill bug?a. under a large rock near a pond b. under a log near a downspoutc. in a vegetable garden d. hiding in the roots of a cactus
3. How is a pill bug like a kangaroo?
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4. What does the word “molting” mean?a. active at night b. shedding its skinc. crawling in a damp place d. crawling like a snake
5. How are pill bugs and earthworms alike?
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6. Which statement from the article is an opinion?a. This bug is scared of you, not the other way around.b. A pill bug molts about five times until it is full-grown.c. Pill bugs aren't just nice bugs; they are interesting ones.d. One of their favorite hang-outs is under damp flower pots.
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Cause and Effect Worksheet 1
For each statement in the Effect column, choose a statement from the Cause column which might answer the question, "Why?" Write the letter of the cause on the line before the effect.
Effect 1. Sue will be taking the bus to
work next week.
2. Mother burned the chocolate chip cookies.
3. James was soaked from head to toe.
4. David was able to take a great vacation this year.
5. Douglas would like to get a new video game.
6. The tortoise dug a burrow in the desert.
7. Bob has a cast on his left arm.
8. Aaron was chosen for the school orchestra.
9. Duncan is on the honor roll at school.
10. Maria is working all weekend.
11. She was crying.
12. Trudy has a beautiful garden.
Cause A. He walked home in the rain.
B. The summer heat can be unbearable, even for animals.
C. He practices his violin for two hours a day.
D. She works in the garden almost every day.
E. He studies hard.
F. Her car is in the shop.
G. She has a presentation due on Monday morning.
H. His video game fell in the swimming pool.
I. Maddie lost her new doll.
J. She forgot to set 'the timer on the oven.
K. He got hurt when he fell off the horse.
L. He worked a second job to earn extra money.
Fill in this story with names of your summer friends and the correct parts of speech to come up with a truly outrageous story. Maybe some day this experience will happen to you!
One day, _________ and _________ decided to _________ while on
their summer vacation. _________ grabbed a _________ and hit the
road! _________ thought they should _________ which _________
thought was very wild. “It’s summer vacation! We have to _________!”
_________ exclaimed. While on their journey _________ saw a
_________ climbing a _________ and that scared _________. Later,
it was time for a snack so _________ suggested they eat _________
and _________ and drink _________ juice. Summertime is all about
_________ experiences, and _________ and _________ wanted to
make the most of it. After a quick _________ in the _________, it was
time to _________. It had been another _________ summer day!
(NAME 1) (NAME 2)
(NAME 1)
(TYPE OF FOOD)
(VERB)
(NAME 2)
(NAME 1)
(BODY OF WATER)
(NOUN)(NAME 1)
(ADJECTIVE)
(NAME 2)
(TYPE OF FOOD)
(VERB)
(VERB)(NAME 1)
(ANIMAL) (NOUN)
(NAME 2) (TYPE OF FOOD)
(NAME 1) (NAME 2)
(ADJECTIVE)(VERB)
(VERB)
crazy SUMMER story!awrite
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