Week 25 · Day 4 Practice Pages
Practice page · Week 25, Day 4
Mathematics
I can solve word problems about start time, end time and elapsed time.
Look: find the start
- Write what you know: end time and how long.
- Jump backward from the end time.
- The end is 2:15 and it took 30 minutes, so it started at 1:45.
Solve. Draw an open number line for each.
- 1.
Lucia starts painting at 1:35. She paints for 40 minutes. When does she stop?
- 2.
Hiro's game ends at 4:20. It lasted 50 minutes. When did it start?
- 3.
Bea's bread bakes from 10:45 to 11:20. How long does it bake?
- 4.
Nikhil leaves at 7:38 and gets to school at 8:05. How long is the trip?
Two steps.
- 5.
Amara starts homework at 3:50. She does math for 25 minutes, then reads for 15 minutes. When does she finish?
Challenge: A play ends at 12:10. It lasted 45 minutes. When did it start?
Practice page · Week 25, Day 4
English Language Arts
I can draw a conclusion with evidence from two texts and talk about it.
Look: A conclusion from two texts
- Answer a big question.
- Use evidence from Text 1 and Text 2.
- Based on both texts, I think ___ because ___ (Text 1) and ___ (Text 2).
Two Texts About Earthworms
Text 1, Worms in the Garden: Earthworms tunnel through soil. Their tunnels let air and water reach plant roots. Worms eat dead leaves and leave behind castings, which are full of nutrients that help plants grow. Text 2, Robins in Spring: In spring, robins hop across lawns hunting for food. Earthworms are one of their favorite meals. A robin parent may carry many worms to its chicks in one day.
Big question: Are earthworms important?
- 1.
Write one piece of evidence from Text 1.
- 2.
Write one piece of evidence from Text 2.
- 3.
Finish: 'Based on both texts, I think earthworms are important because ____ (Text 1) and ____ (Text 2).'
Talk it over with a grown-up for 5 minutes: What would happen to a garden with no worms?
- 4.
Write one question you asked during the talk.
- 5.
Finish: 'After our talk, I added to my idea: ____.'
- 6.
Write the -tion word: the act of acting → ____
- 7.
Split into syllables: vacation
Challenge: Think of one question neither text answers. Where could you find out?
Materials: a timer
Practice page · Week 25, Day 4
Science
I can use weather data to make a forecast and check it.
Read each set of clues. Circle the best forecast.
- 1.
Cirrus clouds are thickening, and pressure is falling.
○ clouds and rain may come soon○ clear and calm all week - 2.
Pressure is rising, and the sky is clearing.
○ a storm○ fair weather - 3.
In much of the U.S., which way does weather usually move?
○ from east to west○ from west to east - 4.
The forecast says a 70 percent chance of rain. What does that mean?
3-Day Forecast. Write your forecast with a clue. Fill in what really happened later.
| Day | My forecast | My clue | What really happened |
|---|---|---|---|
- 5.
Name 3 clues you used.
Challenge: Why do forecasters look at the weather to the west of a town?
Materials: your weather log · a weather app or website
Practice page · Week 25, Day 4
Social Studies
I can tell how money makes trading easier and make a save, spend and share plan.
Record your barter game.
| I had | I wanted | Did I get it? |
|---|---|---|
- 1.
Was it hard to trade? Why?
Make a three-jar plan for $12.
- 2.
Write how much goes in each jar: spend, save, share.
- 3.
Show that your jars add up to $12.
- 4.
You save $2 every week. How much will you have after 5 weeks?
- 5.
What is barter?
- 6.
What is interest?
Challenge: Why is money easier than barter?
Materials: small objects to trade · play money · three jars or cups