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7th Grade Skills Focus • 4-Day Review
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Day 1 Monday Warm-Up
Estimated Time: 5–8 mins
Reading & Writing
The City Fox Red foxes have adapted to living in busy cities. They often hunt for food late at night when streets are quiet. By using their sharp hearing, foxes can easily locate mice under fallen leaves.
1. What does adapted mean in the passage?
(A) Changed to survive in a new place (B) Traveled away to the forest (C) Slept all through the winter
2. Complete the sentence:
Foxes hunt at night because...
Math Skills
1. Whole Number Addition
348
+ 179
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2. Word Problem: Fractions
Marcus had \( \frac{3}{4} \) of a granola bar. He gave \( \frac{1}{4} \) to his friend. What fraction of the bar does he have left?
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Day 2 Tuesday Warm-Up
Estimated Time: 5–8 mins
Reading & Writing
Deep Sea Glow Sunlight never reaches the deepest parts of the ocean. Many deep-sea animals produce their own glow through bioluminescence. Some fish use this light to attract food, while others use it to escape enemies.
1. What is the central idea of the passage?
(A) Deep sea creatures use their own light to survive. (B) The ocean is completely empty and dark. (C) Sunlight can travel all the way to the bottom.
2. Complete the sentence:
One way deep-sea animals use light is...
Math Skills
1. Decimal Addition (Line up decimals)
14.20
+ 5.65
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2. Word Problem: Unit Cost
A pack of 3 highlighters costs $6.00 in all. How much does 1 highlighter cost?
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Answer: $
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Day 3 Wednesday Warm-Up
Estimated Time: 5–8 mins
Reading & Writing
Carrier Pigeons Before modern phones, travelers used carrier pigeons to deliver letters. These birds have an incredible sense of direction and can fly hundreds of miles back home. Messengers tied tiny notes to the birds' legs before release.
1. Why were pigeons chosen to carry messages?
(A) They are easy to paint bright colors. (B) They can find their way home over long distances. (C) They can carry heavy backpacks.
2. Complete the sentence:
People sent notes on pigeons by...
Math Skills
1. Fraction Addition (Same Denominator)
\( \frac{2}{6} + \frac{3}{6} = \)
Write total fraction:
2. Word Problem: Multiplication
The school library ordered 4 boxes of books. Each box holds 12 books. How many total books did the library get?
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Answer: books
Day 4 Thursday Warm-Up
Estimated Time: 5–8 mins
Reading & Writing
Rescue Robots Engineers build small robots designed to enter dangerous disaster zones. These robots can squeeze through rubble after earthquakes to locate survivors. Sensitive heat sensors help them find people safely in the dark.
1. Why are robots used instead of humans?
(A) It keeps rescue workers safe from collapsed buildings. (B) Robots make less noise than animals. (C) Robots are much cheaper than flashlights.
2. Complete the sentence:
The robot uses heat sensors to...
Math Skills
1. Basic Division
\( 84 \div 4 = \)
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2. Word Problem: Money
Elena had $15.00. She spent $4.50 on lunch. How much money does Elena have left?
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Answer: $
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