Unit 2: Making a Difference

Exercise 1: Vocabulary Matching

Matchthe word from the list to its correct definition.

List: injustice, numerous, ancestors, segregation, unfair, avoided, sanctuary, fragile

1. The practice of separating people based on race: ______________
2. People in your family who lived long ago: ______________
3. Not fair; unjust: ______________
4. Kept away from something: ______________
5. An act that is not right or fair: ______________
6. Existing in large numbers: ______________
7. A safe place for animals: ______________
8. Something that breaks easily: ______________

Exercise 2: Prefix Power

Add the correct prefix (un-, dis-, mis-, non-) to the base word to complete the sentence.

1. The answer was (correct), soshe tried again. Word: ______________
2. It is (sense) to wear a heavy coat in summer. Word: ______________
3. If you (behave), you might lose recess time. Word: ______________
4. I (like) spinach because it tastes bitter. Word: ______________
5. The story was (believable) because dragons aren’t real. Word: ______________
6. Please (connect) the TV before you move it. Word: ______________
7. He felt (sure) about which path to take. Word: ______________
8. Do not (judge) him before you know the facts. Word: ______________

Exercise 3: Suffix Logic

Choose the correct suffix (-ful, -less, -ness, -ly) to complete the word.

1. Without fear: fear_______
2. Full of hope: hope_______
3. In a sad way: sad_______
4. The state of being kind: kind_______
5. Without pain: pain_______
6. Full of harm: harm_______
7. In a loud manner: loud_______
8. The state of being sick: sick_______

Exercise 4: Context Clues

Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word: muttered, gaped, insult, snickering, legendary, flinched, opportunity, essential.

1. Jorge was angry because Tammy kept _______ when he made a mistake.
2. Jackie Robinson was a _______ player known for his skill.
3. Danisha _______ quietly to herself when she missed the ball.
4. I _______ in surprise when I saw the huge score.
5. Carla’s rude comment was an _______.
6. He _______ when the ball flew right past his face.
7. Water is _______for all living things.
8. The scholarship gave her a great _______ to learn.

Exercise 5: R-Controlled Vowels (ar, or)

Complete thewords with ‘ar’ or ‘or’.

1. The sh___k swam in the deep ocean.
2. We sat on the p___ch to watch the rain.
3. The st___m brought heavy winds.
4. She used a sh___p pencil to draw.
5. It is h___d to break a rock.
6. The act___ performedon stage.
7. He w___e a red hat yesterday.
8. The f___mhas many cows and pigs.

Exercise 6: Digraph Sorting

Sort these words into thecorrect column based on their digraph: check, shell, think, whale, photo, catch, shine, graph.

Columns: CH/TCH, SH, TH, WH, PH

1. (CH/TCH): __________________
2. (CH/TCH): __________________
3. (SH): __________________
4. (SH): __________________
5. (TH): __________________
6. (WH): __________________
7. (PH): __________________
8. (PH): __________________

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