Daily Language Workout Booklet
Monday
Daily Language Workout
TEKS 4.11.D & 4.2.B
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Date:
Grade 4 Conventions • Day 1
1 Capitalization Historical Events
Rewrite using correct capitalization:
last summer, we visited san antonio for the texas independence day festival.
2 Commas in a Series Punctuation
Insert missing commas into the sentence below:
Marcus packed bluebonnets prickly pear pecans and cedar twigs for his Texas science project.
Hint: Look for 4 items listed in order.
3 Apostrophe Zone its / it's
Write the correct word on each line (its / it's):
A. The armadillo ducked into burrow.
B. time to line up for the library.
Possessive noun vs. contraction check
4 Homophone Hero Context Clues
Circle the correct homophone in parentheses:
1. (There / Their / They're) leaving for the museum at noon.
2. The hawk perched on (there / their / they're) tallest branch.
TEKS 4.2.B Multiple-Meaning Words
5 Complete Sentence Structure
Label each: F (Fragment), R (Run-on), or C (Complete):
Galloping across the open Texas plain.
The bell rang, so we unpacked our folders.
The rain poured we stayed inside the gym.
6 Sentence Combining FANBOYS
Combine using a comma and and, but, or so:
Elena loves stargazing. She spotted Jupiter tonight.
7 Verb Power Irregular Past
Write the past-tense form of the verb in parentheses:
1. Yesterday, the choir (sing) the anthem.
2. Maya (choose) a chapter book.
TEKS 4.11.D.ii Irregular Verbs
8 Word Wizard Adverbs
Underline the adverb; write Frequency or Degree:
1. The soup is extremely hot.
2. We always wash our hands.
TEKS 4.11.D.v Adverb Types
9 Spelling Detective Orthography
Circle the misspelled word and write it correctly:
bright • dout • knight
→
receive • beleive • ceiling
→
TEKS 4.11.D.xi Spelling Patterns
10 Proofreading Fix-It 4 Errors
Find 4 errors (cap, punct, verb, word choice) and rewrite:
on monday mr garza teached us how Monarchs migrate to they're winter home
Daily Score: ___ / 10
Self-Reflection: [ ] Confident [ ] Needs Review
Page 1 • Monday
Tuesday
Daily Language Workout
TEKS 4.11.D & 4.2.B
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Date:
Grade 4 Conventions • Day 2
1 Capitalization Titles & Languages
Rewrite using correct capitalization rules:
for our book club, mrs. lopez assigned where the mountain meets the moon in spanish.
2 Commas in Sentences Compound Sentences
Insert a comma before the conjunction where needed:
1. Lightning flashed across the pasture and thunder shook our cabin windows.
2. Dad made fresh salsa but forgot to buy the tortilla chips.
TEKS 4.11.D.x Compound Comma Rule
3 Apostrophe Zone Possessives
Add apostrophes to show singular/plural possession:
1. The teachers lounge was painted bright yellow. (more than one teacher)
2. Carlos boots were covered in red Texas clay. (one person)
TEKS 4.11.D.x Singular & Plural Nouns
4 Homophone Hero Word Choice
Fill in the blank with the correct homophone:
1. I wonder it will rain. (weather/whether)
2. May I have a of pie? (peace/piece)
TEKS 4.2.B Homophone Meanings
5 Complete Sentence Fixing Run-ons
Separate this run-on into two complete sentences:
The Mexican free-tailed bats leave the bridge thousands fly into the dusk.
6 Sentence Combining Compound Predicate
Combine into one sentence with a compound predicate:
Javier sketched the mockingbird. Javier labeled its feathers.
7 Verb Power Agreement
Circle the verb that agrees with the subject:
1. Each of the Fourth Graders (has / have) a reading log.
2. The wild horses near the canyon (gallops / gallop) swiftly.
TEKS 4.11.D.i Subject-Verb Agreement
8 Word Wizard Prepositions
Underline the complete prepositional phrase in each sentence:
1. The young coyote scrambled across the dry creek bed.
2. We sat patiently under the shady pecan tree.
TEKS 4.11.D.vi Prepositional Phrases
9 Spelling Detective Plural Rules
Write the correct plural form of each noun:
butterfly →
shelf →
TEKS 4.11.D.xi -ies & -ves Plural Rules
10 Proofreading Fix-It 4 Errors
Find 4 errors (cap, punct, homophone, spelling) and rewrite:
did you no that the san antonio river walk is visitted by millions
Daily Score: ___ / 10
Self-Reflection: [ ] Confident [ ] Needs Review
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Wednesday
Daily Language Workout
TEKS 4.11.D & 4.2.B
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Date:
Grade 4 Conventions • Day 3
1 Capitalization Historical Docs
Rewrite capitalizing historical documents & peoples:
in social studies, we examined the declaration of independence and caddo pottery.
2 Commas in Dialogue Quotations
Insert commas and quotation marks correctly:
1. Ms. Alvarez announced Open your science binders to page ten.
2. The telescope is focused on the moon whispered David.
TEKS 4.11.D.x Dialogue Punctuation
3 Apostrophe Zone Contractions
Write the contraction for each pair of words:
1. should + not →
2. they + have →
TEKS 4.11.D.x Contractions with Apostrophes
4 Homophone Hero to / too / two
Write the correct homophone on each blank:
1. The pitcher threw the ball fast to hit.
2. We spotted white-tailed deer near the fence.
TEKS 4.2.B Homophone Distinctions
5 Complete Sentence Comma Splices
Fix the comma splice using a coordinating conjunction:
The bell rang at three, the students packed their backpacks.
6 Sentence Combining Complex Sentences
Combine using Because at the start of the sentence:
The limestone trail was muddy. We hiked very slowly.
7 Verb Power Irregular Past
Fill in the past-tense form of each irregular verb:
1. An early freeze (freeze) the pond.
2. Mateo (bring) his compass today.
TEKS 4.11.D.ii Irregular Verb Forms
8 Word Wizard Adjectives
Write the comparative or superlative form:
1. Guadalupe Peak is the point in TX. (high)
2. Today was than yesterday. (windy)
TEKS 4.11.D.iv Comparative / Superlative
9 Spelling Detective Suffix Rules
Apply suffix spelling rules (doubling & dropping e):
hop + ing =
hope + ed =
TEKS 4.11.D.xi Suffix Orthographic Rules
10 Proofreading Fix-It 4 Errors
Find 4 errors (cap, punct, irregular verb, series comma):
mrs tucker gived every student two pencils an eraser and a ruler
Daily Score: ___ / 10
Self-Reflection: [ ] Confident [ ] Needs Review
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Thursday
Daily Language Workout
TEKS 4.11.D & 4.2.B
Name:
Date:
Grade 4 Conventions • Day 4
1 Capitalization Essay Titles & Regions
Rewrite capitalizing the essay title & geographic region:
we wrote an essay called life on the gulf coast for texas history.
2 Introductory Commas Direct Address
Add commas for introductory elements or direct address:
1. Yes we completed our constellation charts before lunch.
2. Please hand me that magnifying glass Jordan.
TEKS 4.11.D.x Introductory Commas
3 Apostrophe Zone Pronoun vs Contraction
Circle the correct word in parentheses:
1. (Who's / Whose) turn is it to feed the class gecko?
2. Bring (your / you're) safety goggles to the science lab.
TEKS 4.11.D.x Possessives vs Contractions
4 Homophone Hero principal / principle
Fill in the blank with the correct homophone:
1. Our school spoke at the rally.
2. Honesty is an important to follow.
TEKS 4.2.B Multiple-Meaning Words
5 Complete Sentence Fixing Fragments
Add words to make this fragment a complete sentence:
Under the shade of the tall pecan tree by the creek.
6 Sentence Combining Compound Subject
Combine into one sentence with a compound subject:
Lucas packed a field journal. Sophia packed a field journal.
7 Verb Power Past Tense Correction
Write the correct form of the misspelled/incorrect verb:
1. He catched the ball. →
2. She blowed the whistle. →
TEKS 4.11.D.ii Irregular Past Tense
8 Word Wizard Reflexive Pronouns
Fill in with himself, herself, or themselves:
1. The students organized the book drive .
2. Carlos challenged to read ten books.
TEKS 4.11.D.vii Reflexive Pronouns
9 Spelling Detective Prefix Meaning
Add prefix dis-, mis-, or un- to match meaning:
To spell incorrectly: ______spell
Not certain: ______certain
TEKS 4.11.D.xi Affixes & Spelling
10 Proofreading Fix-It 4 Errors
Find 4 errors (cap, punct, irregular past verb, end mark):
last thursday dr chen seen a rare whooping crane in aransas county
Daily Score: ___ / 10
Self-Reflection: [ ] Confident [ ] Needs Review
Page 4 • Thursday
Daily Reading Warmup Booklet
Monday
Daily Reading Warm-Up
2nd Grade Readability • ~300 Words STAAR • 4th Grade TEKS
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Week 1 • Passage 1
The Secret in the Blue Jar
Realistic Fiction
Leo loved digging in his backyard garden after school. One warm Monday afternoon, his small hand shovel clinked against something hard near the cedar fence. He brushed away the dark potting soil and dry leaves. A heavy glass jar was buried deep in the dirt. Thick mud coated the sides, but a bright blue sparkle still shone through. Leo ran inside to the kitchen sink. He turned the metal faucet until warm water rushed over the glass. The dirt washed away, revealing a lovely jar that glowed just like the afternoon sky.
Leo dried the jar with a kitchen towel and peered inside. To his surprise, he spotted a tiny rolled slip of white paper tied with a red string. His heart thumped fast with wonder. How had this treasure gotten into his yard? Who put it there?
Leo could not reach the bottom with his fingers because the jar neck was too narrow. He hurried to his desk and grabbed a pair of silver tweezers. Carefully holding the jar upright, he reached in and pulled the tiny paper out without tearing it.
He untied the red thread and gently smoothed the wrinkled paper flat on the table. In faded pencil, the neat handwriting read: “To whoever finds this: Many years ago, a majestic oak tree stood on this very spot. Its green branches gave shade to birds, deer, and children. The tree is gone now, but its memory lives on. Please find a fresh acorn and plant it today!” Leo smiled from ear to ear. He grabbed his garden trowel, stepped outside into the sunshine, and began searching under the oak trees along the sidewalk.
STAAR PRACTICE • 4TH GRADE TEKS Choose the best answer for each question
1. In paragraph 1, what does the word faucet mean? (TEKS 4.3.B)
AA garden tool used to dig soil
BA fixture that controls water flow
CA shallow glass washing basin
DA deep wooden bucket
2. How does Leo feel when he spots the note? (TEKS 4.8.B)
FBored and ready to go indoors
GEager and full of wonder
HFrightened by the mysterious object
JUpset that the jar was muddy
3. Why does Leo grab his garden trowel? (TEKS 4.8.C)
ATo bury the blue jar deeper
BTo break open the glass bottle
CTo plant an acorn as the note requested
DTo build a wooden garden fence
4. The author includes the note to show — (TEKS 4.6.F)
Fsomeone cared deeply about nature
GLeo was digging in the wrong spot
Hoak trees cannot grow in gardens
Jglass jars should never be buried
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Short Constructed Response • RAC Strategy
R = Restate A = Answer C = Cite Evidence
Prompt: Why does Leo decide to follow the instructions on the secret note? Use the RAC strategy to write your response with evidence from the text.
Multiple Choice: __ / 4 RAC Rubric: [ 0 ] [ 1 ] [ 2 ] pts
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Tuesday
Daily Reading Warm-Up
2nd Grade Readability • ~300 Words STAAR • 4th Grade TEKS
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Date:
Week 1 • Passage 2
Sammy's Big Leap
Animal Fiction
Sammy was a young gray squirrel with a bushy tail and bright brown eyes. He lived with his family high up in a grand pecan tree behind an old red barn. Sammy was great at scurrying up the thick trunk and finding hidden acorns in the soft grass below. However, whenever his older cousins jumped from branch to branch high in the breeze, Sammy stayed behind. Looking down at the green yard far below made his tummy flutter like a nervous moth. The high leafy branches simply felt too dangerous.
One sunny Tuesday morning, Sammy sat with his little sister Pip on a sturdy oak limb. Pip was holding the prize of the day: a smooth, glossy pecan that had fallen into the crook of a branch.
Suddenly, a gust of autumn wind rustled the leaves. Pip gasped as the nut slipped from her paws and tumbled onto a thin branch three feet away across an empty gap. “My pecan!” Pip squeaked, tears welling in her big eyes. “I cannot reach it, Sammy, and it will fall to the ground!”
Sammy looked at the empty gap between the branches. The drop was scary, but he could not stand to see his sister cry. He took two deep breaths to calm his racing heart. Then, he dug his sharp little claws firmly into the rough bark. Sammy bent his legs and pushed off with all his strength. He soared through the cool air like a flying bird and landed squarely on the thin branch. He scooped up the pecan, hopped back, and handed it to Pip. The high treetops did not feel so scary anymore.
STAAR PRACTICE • 4TH GRADE TEKS Choose the best answer for each question
1. Why does Sammy choose to leap across the branch? (TEKS 4.8.B)
AHe wants to prove he is the fastest squirrel
BHe is escaping from a hawk in the tree
CHe wants to help his sister reach her food
DA strong wind blows him off the tree trunk
2. His tummy fluttered like a nervous moth shows — (TEKS 4.10.D)
Fhe had swallowed an insect while running
Ghe felt nervous and fearful about the height
Hhe was hungry and needed breakfast
Jhe could fly like a bird through the air
3. What is the central theme of the story? (TEKS 4.8.A)
ACaring for family helps someone face fears
BSquirrels must always stay close to the trunk
CPecans should only be eaten in the morning
DOlder siblings always jump better
4. How does Sammy change by the end? (TEKS 4.8.B)
FHe decides never to climb the tree again
GHe gains confidence and overcomes his fear
HHe hides all his nuts from his sister
JHe wishes he had stayed on the ground
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Short Constructed Response • RAC Strategy
R = Restate A = Answer C = Cite Evidence
Prompt: How do Sammy's actions demonstrate bravery? Use the RAC strategy to explain your answer using evidence from the text.
Multiple Choice: __ / 4 RAC Rubric: [ 0 ] [ 1 ] [ 2 ] pts
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Wednesday
Daily Reading Warm-Up
2nd Grade Readability • ~300 Words STAAR • 4th Grade TEKS
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Date:
Week 1 • Passage 3
The Midnight Visitor
Mystery Fiction
Mrs. Gable lived in a small white house with a wide wooden porch at the edge of the woods. She shared her cozy home with Barnaby, a round, lazy orange tabby cat. Every Wednesday evening, Mrs. Gable filled a bright blue bowl with fresh, warm milk and set it outside on the bottom porch step. She wanted Barnaby to enjoy an evening snack while listening to crickets. But each morning when she walked outside, the bowl lay tipped on its side and licked completely dry. Strangely, Barnaby was always fast asleep on the soft living room rug.
“Who is drinking your supper, Barnaby?” Mrs. Gable asked with a laugh. The cat just purred and stretched his front paws.
Mrs. Gable decided she was going to solve this mystery. That night, after the sun sank below the pine trees, she bundled up in a warm wool sweater and sat in her rocking chair near the screen door. She held a heavy black flashlight in her lap and waited in the shadows. The silver moon rose high in the starry sky. The house and garden grew completely quiet.
Just past midnight, soft pattering sounds echoed across the wooden porch floorboards. Mrs. Gable held her breath and clicked on the flashlight. A bright yellow beam lit up the steps. Two shiny eyes blinked back at her from behind a bushy black fur mask. A mother raccoon and two fuzzy baby kits were crowded around the blue bowl, taking polite turns sipping the milk! When they saw Mrs. Gable, they froze for a moment. Mrs. Gable smiled kindly and did not move. Tomorrow night, she decided, she would set out three full bowls.
STAAR PRACTICE • 4TH GRADE TEKS Choose the best answer for each question
1. What mystery is Mrs. Gable trying to solve? (TEKS 4.8.C)
AWhy Barnaby will not sleep on his bed
BWho is drinking the milk left on the porch
CWhere the raccoon family built their den
DWhy her flashlight turns on by itself
2. In paragraph 4, what is the meaning of beam? (TEKS 4.3.B)
FA heavy timber supporting the porch roof
GA wide smile across a person's face
HA bright line of light shining in the dark
JA wooden balance bar used in sports
3. Leaving three bowls out tomorrow shows she is — (TEKS 4.8.B)
AGenerous and kind toward wild animals
BAngry that Barnaby was tricked
CForgetful about how much milk she owns
DScared of animals roaming the night
4. Describing the raccoon's black mask helps — (TEKS 4.10.D)
Fthe reader picture the raccoon's dark face fur
Gshow that the raccoon wore a costume
Hexplain why Barnaby was frightened
Jprove that raccoons only hunt in winter
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Short Constructed Response • RAC Strategy
R = Restate A = Answer C = Cite Evidence
Prompt: What kind of person is Mrs. Gable? Use the RAC strategy to describe her character using specific clues from the passage.
Multiple Choice: __ / 4 RAC Rubric: [ 0 ] [ 1 ] [ 2 ] pts
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Thursday
Daily Reading Warm-Up
2nd Grade Readability • ~300 Words STAAR • 4th Grade TEKS
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Date:
Week 1 • Passage 4
The Clay Whistle
Realistic Fiction
Carlos loved visiting his grandfather's pottery studio on Thursday afternoons. The sunny room smelled like damp earth, and rows of colorful painted bowls lined the wooden shelves. Abuelo was sitting at his big wooden workbench, rolling a moist lump of gray clay between his calloused palms. He moved with smooth, practiced motions, humming a cheerful tune. Carlos had his own lump of clay on a plastic board. He wanted to make a singing bird whistle just like the ones Abuelo sold at the weekend market, but nothing was working.
Carlos pressed the clay too hard, and the bird's head squished flat. When he tried pulling out two pointed wings, the gray clay cracked down the middle. Carlos pressed on a beak, but it snapped off and fell to the floor.
Frustrated, he crossed his arms, slumped in his chair, and let out a heavy sigh. “Mine looks like a muddy potato,” Carlos grumbled. Abuelo stopped humming and smiled with warm eyes. He dipped Carlos's small fingers into a clay bowl of cool water. “Patience, Carlos,” Abuelo said gently. “Clay has its own pace. You cannot rush it.”
“Smooth the rough cracks first,” Abuelo explained as he guided Carlos's hands. “Take a calm breath, and shape the round belly from the inside out.” Carlos nodded and tried again. He used damp thumbs to glide over every rough edge until the bird body was silky smooth. Then, Abuelo carefully carved a narrow air hole near the tail. Together, they placed the whistle in the warm kiln to dry. Later, Carlos blew softly into the hole. A sweet, clear trill echoed through the shop, sounding like a songbird at sunrise. Carlos beamed with genuine pride.
STAAR PRACTICE • 4TH GRADE TEKS Choose the best answer for each question
1. What problem does Carlos face early in the story? (TEKS 4.8.C)
AHe is frustrated when his clay bird breaks
BHe does not want to visit the shop today
CThe kiln will not get warm enough to bake clay
DAbuelo refuses to share the craft tools
2. Comparing the sound to a songbird at sunrise shows — (TEKS 4.10.D)
Fthat real birds were nesting in the pottery shop
Ghow musical and pleasant the whistle sounded
Hthat Carlos was playing outside in a field
Jthat the whistle made an unpleasant screech
3. How does Abuelo help Carlos when he sighs? (TEKS 4.8.B)
AHe builds the entire whistle for him
BHe tells him to put the project away for good
CHe calmly shows him how water smooths clay
DHe scolds him for being too impatient
4. What important lesson does Carlos discover? (TEKS 4.8.A)
FWorking fast is the best way to craft artwork
GPatience and steady practice lead to success
HClay whistles never play clear musical notes
JIt is better to buy toys from a shop
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Short Constructed Response • RAC Strategy
R = Restate A = Answer C = Cite Evidence
Prompt: How does Abuelo's advice help Carlos succeed with his whistle? Use the RAC strategy to write your response with details from the story.
Multiple Choice: __ / 4 RAC Rubric: [ 0 ] [ 1 ] [ 2 ] pts
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