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Teacher Workbooks Monthly Helpers April – Volume 1

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Table of Contents

Theme

April Days and Events 1-30

Answers 31

Format

Cinquain 1, 3, 8, 22, 24, 27, 29

Suffixes 2, 15

Acrostic Poem 4, 10, 25

Sentence writing 5, 21, 23

Sorting 6, 9

Paragraph/Summary Writing 7, 11, 16-17

Haiku 12, 26, 28

Editing 13-14

Alphabetization 18-20, 30

Answers 31

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OneCent Day Each April 1st is OneCent Day. Think about the words associated with this valuable coin. Write a word cinquain poem based on a penny.

A word cinquain poem is composed of 5 lines. The first line is a oneword title. The second line is two words that describe the title. The third line is three action words related to the title. The fourth line is four words that are a sentence or express a feeling. The fifth line is one word that is a synonym for the title.



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International Children’s Book Day April 2 nd marks International Children’s Book Day. Think about the words

associated with children’s books and reading listed. Change the following words by adding the suffix s, es, or ed. Next, write each

new word in a sentence.

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Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson was born on April 3, 1743 on a farm called Shadwell. His

birthplace was in Monticello, located in the county of Albermarle, Virginia. Following his early years of schooling, Thomas Jefferson entered law school. He was inaugurated President of the United States in 1801. He is best known as the author of the Declaration of Independence.

Write a syllable cinquain on Thomas Jefferson. A syllable cinquain poem is composed of 5 lines. The first line has two syllables and is the title; the second has four syllables; the third line has six; the fourth line has eight; and the fifth line has two syllables.



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Find a Rainbow Day April 3 rd is Find a Rainbow Day. Think about the colors of the rainbow and the

legend that is associated with this beautiful natural sight. Write an acrostic poem using each letter of the word rainbow.



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First Home Phone Installed in 1877 It was in 1877 on April 4 th that the very first home phone was installed. Think

about all the terms associated with the telephone. Use each of the following terms in the word box in sentences. Remember to check for grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Have fun and call a friend today!



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National Road Map Day April 5 th is National Road Map Day. Think about the following terms and place them in the appropriate column. Have fun and read a road map today!

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North Pole Discovery Credited with the discovery of the North Pole are Robert Peary, Matthew

Henso, and four Inuit. First discovered on April 6, 1898 this group is considered to be the first to actually reach this location. The first vassal to ever cross the North Pole was the nuclear submarine Nautilus. This United States vassal made this famous journey in 1958.

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Ponce de Leon Spanish explorer and soldier Ponce de Leon discovered the state of Florida on

April 8th. Searching for riches and the legendary fountain of youth, he also discovered the Gulf Stream! Think about Florida, what is known as the sunshine state. Compose a syllable cinquain about Florida.

A syllable cinquain poem is composed of 5 lines. The first line has two syllables and is the title; the second has four syllables; the third line has six; the fourth line has eight; and the fifth line has two syllables.



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Public Library The first public library opened on April 9, 1833 in Peterborough New Hampshire. Read each of the following terms associated with the public library and place in the appropriate syllable column.

system dictionary library read resources videotapes books research biography index Internet reference

Write words from the paragraph in the correct corresponding columns.



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Young Writer Day April 10 th is Encourage a Young Writer Day. Think about the writing process

and all that’s involved with writing a story, poem, or letter. Write an acrostic poem using the term: writer.



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Autism Awareness Month April is Autism awareness month. Autism is a neurological disorder that

interferes with normal functioning of brain activity. This interruption often affects the part of the brain that develops social interaction and communication skills. Autism often is evident within the first three developmental years of a child’s life. This disorder is considered a spectrum disorder, meaning it affects each person uniquely and in a variety of degrees.

Write a summary of the information on the lines provided below. Remember to check for correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.



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The Universe The American space shuttle Columbia first launched on April 13 th . Think about

all the new information that can be gained to help people and the world, and that is located out in the universe.

Write a Haiku poem about the Universe.



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Titanic

The most luxurious and largest sailing ship of its time, the titanic begin her maiden voyage from Southampton to new York on April 10, 1912? On April 14, 1912, at 11:40 P.M. the Titanic hits an iceberg when about 400 miles off Newfoundland, Canada. In less than three hours, the vessel plunges to the bottom of the ocean. More than 1,500 people perished and only a small fraction of her passengers were save? Dr. Robert Ballard, an oceanographer and marine biologist with the Woods Hole Oceanographic institution discovered the ill fated vessel in 1985, broken in half.

Read through the following paragraph about the Titanic. Identify the mistakes and correctly rewrite it in the space below.



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Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo Da Vinci was born on april 15, 1452. His mind was always work and asking questions. As a result, he made many discoveries that have lead to scientific knowledge we have and use yesterday. Amazingly, he never publishing any of his ideas. Da Vinci also works as a military engineer. His ideas and inventions led to the advancement of weapons even though he despise conflicts and war. Well known best for his paintings during the Italian Renaissance, only a handful of paintings were ever completed?

Read through the following paragraph about Leonardo da Vinci. Identify the mistakes and correctly rewrite it in the space below.



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Jackie Robinson Day In the United States, on April 15 th in the year 1947, Jackie Robinson became

the first African American individual to play for major league baseball as we know it today. Think about the following terms related to baseball.

Change each of the following words by adding the suffix s, es, ing, or ed. Next, write each new word in a sentence.



butter eggs skillet ham lemon juice elegant Sauce boiling English Muffin delicious

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Eggs Benedict Day April 16 th is Eggs Benedict Day. Read through the list of words in the word bank

associated with eggs benedict. Write one paragraph using each word. Have fun and remember to check for correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.



cartoon animation character short Daffy Duck Bugs Bunny movies fiction creativity personality

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Daffy Duck On April 17, 1937 Warner Brother Pictures introduced the cartoon character

Daffy Duck to the world. Write one paragraph using each word from the word bank that’s associated with Daffy Duck. Have fun and remember to check for correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.



British patriot midnight Sons of America American Revolution hero Boston ride Freedom Trail Revere

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Paul Revere April 18 th marks the anniversary of the legendary midnight of

Paul Revere in 1775. Read each word below that is associated with this moment in American history.

Place each word below in alphabetical order. Remember to check for correct spelling!



joking humor comic jokes comedy riddles puzzles comedian humorous knockknock

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Humorous Day April 19 th marks a special day celebrated in April called

Humorous Day. Read each word below that is associated with this special celebration.




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International Guitar Month

April 20 th is International Guitar Month. The guitar is a musical instrument that is lovely to listen to. Read the following terms associated with this beautiful instrument.




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Kindergarten Friedrick Fröbel, the founder of what is known today as kindergarten in

the United States was born April 21, 1837, in Germany. In an effort to stimulate an appreciation and love for children and provide opportunities and experiences for children to play the kindergarten classroom was formed.

Read each word below associated with kindergarten. Write each word in a sentence on the lines provided. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.



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Earth Day Each April 22 nd in the United States is Earth Day. It’s a day for people to think

about ways to help keep the earth clean and preserved. Each April 22 nd is Earth Day. Think about the words associated with this special, annual April celebration.

Write a word cinquain poem based on Earth Day. A word cinquain poem is composed of 5 lines. The first line is a oneword title.

The second line is two words that describe the title. The third line is three action words related to the title. The fourth line is four words that are a sentence or express a feeling. The fifth line is one word that is a synonym for the title.



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William Shakespeare April 23 marks William Shakespeare’s birth in 1564. Think about the terms

listed below associated with this individual. Write one sentence using each word. Remember to proofread for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.



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National Poetry Month

April 24 th is National Poetry Month in the United States. Think about poetry and what it means to you and how it makes you feel.

Think about the words associated with this special, annual April celebration. Write a word cinquain poem based upon National Poetry Day.

A word cinquain poem is composed of 5 lines. The first line is a oneword title. The second line is two words that describe the title. The third line is three action words related to the title. The fourth line is four words that are a sentence or express a feeling. The fifth line is one word that is a synonym for the title.



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National Telephone Day National Telephone Day is recognized each April 25 th . Alexander Graham Bell

is credited with the invention of this devise, which could send speech electrically through the telephone. Think about the abilites the invention of the telephone offered people. Write an acrostic poem using each letter of the word telephone.



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Hug a Friend Day April 26 th marks a special day in the United States called Hug a Friend Day.

Think about the qualities that you look for in a friend and that you demonstrate in your friendships. Maybe you look for honesty, sincerity, humor, or patience. Think about one of these virtues or one of your own not mentioned.

Write a Haiku poem about one virtue of friendship that is important to you.



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Woody the Woodpecker April 27 th marks the birthday of Walter Lantz, the original creator of that zany

bird cartoon character Woody Woodpecker. Still seen today in cartoons worldwide, Woody Woodpecker was born of the creativity of Lantz and was introduced to the American public in 1940. Think about this animated character and all the traits and behaviors associated with him.

Write a syllable cinquain on Woody Woodpecker. A syllable cinquain poem is composed of 5 lines. The first line has two syllables and is the title; the second has four syllables; the third line has six; the fourth line has eight; and the fifth line has two syllables.



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Poetry Reading Day Poetry Reading Day is celebrated in the United States each April 28 th .

Brainstorm with your class or partner all the different types of poetry. Read some Haiku with your friends.

Compose a Haiku on any topic related to nature. Many haikus have three lines with the first and third lines having five syllables and the second line having seven syllables. Remember to give your haiku a title.



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Zipper Day April 29 th is known as Zipper Day, marking the day the zipper as known today

was invented. The useful zipper was created in 1917 by Gideon Sindback. Think about the zipper and all its uses.

Write a syllable cinquain on the zipper. A syllable cinquain poem is composed of 5 lines. The first line has two syllables and is the title; the second has four syllables; the third line has six; the fourth line has eight; and the fifth line has two syllables.



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National Honesty Day April 30 th is National Honesty Day. Honesty is an important human virtue

deserved by all persons. Think about the following terms all associated with honesty.



Answers Page 13 The most luxurious and largest sailing ship of its time, the Titanic, begin her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York on April 10, 1912. On April 14, 1912, at 11:40 P.M. the Titanic hit an iceberg when about 400 miles off Newfoundland, Canada. In less than three hours, the vessel plunged to the bottom of the ocean. More than 1,500 people perished and only a small fraction of her passengers were saved. Dr. Robert Ballard, an oceanographer and marine biologist with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution discovered the illfated vessel in 1985, broken in half.

Page 14 Leonardo Da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452. His mind was always working and asking questions. As a result, he made many discoveries that have led to scientific knowledge we have and use today. Amazingly, he never published any of his ideas. Da Vinci also worked as a military engineer. His ideas and inventions led to the advancement of weapons even though he despised conflicts and war. Well known best for his paintings during the Italian Renaissance, only a handful of paintings were ever completed.

Page 18 American Revolution British Boston Freedom Trail Hero Midnight Patriot Revere Ride Sons of America

Page 19 comedian comedy comic humor humorous jokes joking knockknock puzzles riddles

Page 20 acoustic case electric guitar instrument melody music pick play strings

Page 30 dependable honest integrity liereal realistic strength truth virtue white lie

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