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Short Vowels a, i Henry and Mudge

Phonics: Short Vowels a, i

Read each word. Draw a line to the picture that it matches.

1. drag

2. drip

3. fist

4. fast

5. clip

6. clap

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Subjects Henry and Mudge

Grammar: Subjects and
Predicates

• A sentence tells a complete thought. It has a

naming part and an action part.
• The subject is the naming part of a sentence.
• The subject tells who or what does or did
something. The subject tells what the Thinking Question
sentence is about. Who or what does
something?
Children play spy games.

Draw a line under the naming part of the sentence.

1. Jason sneaks around.

2. Kim looks through windows.

3. My brother writes in a notebook.

4. John reads spy books.

Write the naming part from the box to finish

each sentence.

The cat Jill

5. tells spy stories.

6. purrs on her lap.

Grammar 2 Grade 2, Unit 1: Neighborhood Visit

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Short Vowels a, i Henry and Mudge

Phonics: Short Vowels a, i

Write labels on the groceries. Use words from the

Word Bank.
Word Bank

milk bran mints

jam yams ham

Phonics 3 Grade 2, Unit 1: Neighborhood Visit

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Sequence of Events Henry and Mudge

Introduce Comprehension:
Sequence of Events

Read the selection below.

It was time to go to school. Jack was on his way to brush

his teeth.
Then he saw it. A small green monster was on the
bathroom door! Jack said, “Mom! Come here!”
Mom ran into the bathroom. “What is this?”
Dad came. “It looks like a twig that moves. It’s an
insect called a praying mantis.”
“It should not be here,” said Mom. She put it on some
paper. Then she put it out the back door. Jack saw the bug
walk away into the trees. Then Jack went back and brushed
his teeth.
Complete the Flow Chart to show the sequence of events in
the story.

Event:

Event:

Event:

Event:

Event:

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Short Vowels a, i Henry and Mudge

Spelling: Short Vowels a, i

Spelling Words

Basic
Words
Sort the Spelling Words. Put words with short a in one 1. sad
column and words with short i in the other column. 2. dig
3. jam
Short a Short i 4. glad
5. list
1. 7.
6. win
2. 8. 7. flat
8. if
3. 9. 9. fix
10. rip
4. 10. 11. kit
12. mask
5. 11.
Review
6. 12. Words
13. as
13.
14. his
14.

Write two more words that have the short a and short i
sounds. Write the words on the lines.

Short a Short i

15. 17.

16. 18.
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Predicates Henry and Mudge

Grammar: Subjects and
Predicates

• A predicate is the action part of a sentence.

• A predicate tells what the subject in a
sentence does or did.
• The action part of a sentence uses words Thinking Question
What does someone
that show action. or something in the
sentence do?
David hides toys.

Circle the word or words to finish each sentence.

1. Sydney .

looks for clues for clues

2. Tara .

house goes into the house

3. The children .

act like spies spies

4. The kids .

clues follow their clues

5. Everyone .

the toys finds the toys

Grammar 6 Grade 2, Unit 1: Neighborhood Visit

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Focus Trait: Ideas Henry and Mudge

Writing: Write to Narrate

Adding Details
Without Details With Details
Jackie’s dog liked to play. Jackie’s dog liked to chase
sticks and play catch.

Read each sentence without details added. Then rewrite the

sentence, using the details in ( ).

1. The day was rainy. (with a cold wind)

2. I took my dog for a walk. (in the park, Duke)

3. I got dressed. (in boots, a raincoat, a big hat)

4. We walked to a place. (near my school, in the park)

5. Duke jumped. (big, into a mud puddle)

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CVC Words Henry and Mudge

Phonics: CVC Words

Finish writing the name of the picture. One syllable is

written for you.
1. 2.

pic bit

3. 4.

zag mag

5. 6.

ban kin
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Retell Events in Sequence Henry and Mudge

Deepen Comprehension:
Retell Events in Sequence

Read the selection below.

Dad stopped the car in the forest. “It’s too dark to find
our cabin,” he told José and Lila.
“Don’t worry,” said Lila. “We have our flashlights.”
José and Lila pointed their flashlights at the trees. All at
once, José saw something moving outside the window.
“Dad,” said José, “lock the doors! It might be a bear!”
Just then a hand tapped at the car window. Lila and Dad
saw a face in the dark.
“I saw your light,” the man said. “Are you lost? I can
help you find your cabin.”
“Good thing we had our flashlights,” said José. “They
saved us!”

Answer the questions to retell important events in sequence.

Then work with a partner to complete a Flow Chart.

1. How do José and Lila help Dad find their cabin?

Support your answer with details.

2. Who does José think is coming up to the car? Why

does he think this? Support your answer with details.

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Short Vowels a, i Henry and Mudge

Spelling: Short Vowels a, i

Spelling Words

Basic
Words
Write the Spelling Word that answers each question. 1. sad
2. dig
1. What do you put on bread? 3. jam
4. glad
2. What do you do with a shovel? 5. list
6. win
3. What do you wear to look like someone else? 7. flat
8. if
9. fix
4. What do all teams like to do? 10. rip
11. kit
5. What word tells that something belongs to a boy? 12. mask
Review
Words
6. What is a tire with no air in it? 13. as
14. his
7. What do you write before you go to the store?

8. What do you do when something is broken?

9. What is a word that means happy ?

10. What is a word that means not happy ?

Spelling 10 Grade 2, Unit 1: Neighborhood Visit

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What Is a Sentence? Henry and Mudge

Grammar: Subjects and
Predicates

Write the subject to finish each sentence.

1. writes a letter. (Mike, Hold)

2. mails the letter. (Maddie, To)

3. ask for a dog. (Hear, The children)

4. has fun. (Everyone, Throw)

Circle the word or words to finish each sentence.

5. The puppies .

ran in circles circles

6. Henry .

dog found a dog

7. Mudge .

licked Henry Henry

8. Everyone .

patted Mudge patted

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Alphabetical Order Henry and Mudge

Vocabulary Strategies:
Alphabetical Order

Put the words in the box in alphabetical order.

Word Bank

collars straight floppy weighed

big drooled dog curly
row stood

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

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Proofread for Spelling Henry and Mudge

Spelling: Short Vowels a, i

Spelling Words

Basic
Words
1. sad
2. dig
3. jam
Proofread the sign. Cross out the four misspelled words. 4. glad
Then write the correct spellings on the lines below. 5. list
6. win
Welcome to Our Berry Patch! 7. flat
We’re glid to have you! You can pick your own. 8. if
Buy our canning cit, and make your 9. fix
own jamm. Just ask iff you need help. 10. rip
11. kit
12. mask
1. 3.

2. 4.

Change the first letter in each word to make a Basic Word.

5. mix

6. sip

7. slat

8. tin

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Contractions Henry and Mudge

Grammar: Spiral Review

Read each sentence. Write the contraction from the box

for each underlined word.

He’s isn’t It’s can’t I’m She’s

1. He is a big dog.

2. I am going to walk him.

3. She is going with me.

4. That dog is not as big.

5. We cannot take too long on the walk.

6. It is almost time for dinner!

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Sentence Fluency Henry and Mudge

Grammar: Connect to Writing

Short Sentences
Pedro collected toys. Janie collected toys.
New Sentence with Joined Subjects
Pedro and Janie collected toys.

Read each pair of sentences. Use and to join the two

subjects. Write the new sentence.

1. Miguel wanted to help kids.

Anna wanted to help kids.

2. Mom picked up toys.

Dad picked up toys.

3. Tyler wrapped toys.

Max wrapped toys.

4. Emma took the toys to the shelter.

Jack took the toys to the shelter.

5. The children clapped.

The parents clapped.

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