Lesson 2

Lesson
Grade 3
Lesson
Includes:
• Blackline Masters and
Leveled Practice organized
by lesson
• Answer Keys
• Weekly Tests for Key Skills
Observation Checklists and other
Informal Assessments can be found
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Contents Lesson 2
Blackline Masters
Home Letter, Blackline Master 2.1...................................................................................3
Weekly To-Do List, Blackline Master 2.2..........................................................................4
Vocabulary Word Cards, Blackline Master 2.3.................................................................5
Target Vocabulary, Blackline Master 2.4..........................................................................6
Leveled Reader Graphic Organizer, Blackline Masters 2.5–2.8................................7–10
Leveled Practice
Struggling Readers, SR2.1–SR2.3.......................................................................... 11–13
Advanced, A2.1–A2.3.............................................................................................. 14–16
English Language Learners, ELL2.1–ELL2.3.......................................................... 17–19
Weekly Tests See Assessment for Weekly Tests Answer Keys

Test Record Form, Weekly Tests 2.1.............................................................................20
Vocabulary: Target Vocabulary, Dictionary/Glossary, Weekly Tests 2.2–2.4............21–23
Comprehension: Conclusions, Author’s Word Choice,
Anchor Text, Weekly Tests 2.5–2.6..........................................................................24–25
Phonics: Long Vowels a, e, i, o, u, Weekly Tests 2.7–2.8..........................................26–27
Phonics: Words with the VCe Pattern, Weekly Tests 2.9–2.10.................................28–29
Grammar: Kinds of Sentences, Weekly Tests 2.11–2.12.........................................30–31
English Language Learners

Oral Language Dialogue, Blackline Master ELL2.4.......................................................32
Selection Summary, Blackline Master ELL2.5...............................................................33
Answer Key .....................................................................................................34–40
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Lesson 2
Blackline Master 2.1
The Trial of
Home Letter Cardigan Jones
Home Letter
Dear Family,
This week we explore the question “Why This week’s…
are courts an important part of our Target Vocabulary: convinced, trial, jury,
government?” In the fantasy selection The guilty, pointed, honest, murmur, stand
Trial of Cardigan Jones, we’ll read about the
trial of a moose wrongly accused of stealing a Phonics Skills: Long vowels a, e, i, o, u;
words with the VCe pattern
pie. Students will also read the informational
text You Be the Jury, which introduces Vocabulary Strategy: Dictionary/glossary
students to the jury process. Comprehension Skill: Conclusions—
refer explicitly to the text to figure out
ideas that the author doesn’t state
Comprehension Strategy: Infer/
predict—use clues to figure out more
about the selection
Writing Focus: Narrative writing—
dialogue
Activities to Do Together
Vocabulary
Make up sentences using the Target Vocabulary words, but leave the target word out
as you say the sentence aloud. Then have your child fill in the word. For example, “I am
convinced that she knows the truth.”
Take It to the Judge
Work with your child to find information about the Supreme Court of the United States.
Also look for information about local and state courts in your community. Discuss how
local, state, and national courts are alike and different.
Law of the Land
Talk with your child about local laws, such as those that forbid littering. Ask your child to
write a paragraph about whether he or she agrees with one of the laws you’ve discussed.
Go to the eBook to read and listen to this

week’s selection.
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Lesson 2
BLACKLINE MASTER 2.2
Name Date
Weekly To-Do List

Put an X in each box when you finish the activity.
Must Do May Do
Practice pages Reading Log
___________________________
Vocabulary in Context Cards
Comprehension and Spelling
Fluency Literacy Center
Writing
Word Study
Literacy Center Other ______________________
___________________________
Think and Write
Literacy Center ___________________________
Read
Other ______________________
___________________________
___________________________
I read…
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Weekly To-Do List 4 Grade 3, Unit 1

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BLackline master 2.3
Name Date
The Trial of Cardigan

Jones
Vocabulary Word Cards
convinced pointed
trial honest
jury murmur
guilty stand
Vocabulary Word Cards 5 Grade 3, Unit 1

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Name Date
Target Vocabulary The Supreme Court

Target Vocabulary
Write a Target Vocabulary word in each blank to complete

the passage.
Vocabulary
convinced guilty murmur

trial pointed stand
jury honest
Review of “Trial and Error”

I have to be with you:
This new courtroom TV show is great!
One episode opened on a .
A man named Rollo was on the witness
, accused of bank robbery.
“I didn’t do it,” Rollo insisted. “HE did it!” Rollo
to a man sitting nearby.
The members began to
quietly.
Finally, a lawyer
everyone that Rollo was .
Each story is different, and I look forward to watching
more episodes of “Trial and Error.”
Target Vocabulary 6 Grade 3, Unit 1

Lesson 2
Name Date
Inference Map: Conclusions

The Catnapper
Graphic Organizer 8
Title The Catnapper
Detail Detail Detail

Puss says Cat Kitty Katz thinks
Carson loves catnappers steal cats.
catnapping.
Conclusion Kitty thinks that Cat Carson has taken Puss N. Boots.
Graphic Organizer 8 7 Grade 3, Unit 1

Lesson 2
Name Date

Lauren Otter
Graphic Organizer 8
Title Lauren Otter
Conclusion Lauren Otter has trouble paying attention to her work.

Lesson 2
Name Date

The Case of the
Missing Grass
Graphic Organizer 8
Title The Case of the Missing Grass
Conclusion Hattie Hipster ate the grass.

Lesson 2
Name Date

Lauren Helps Sammy
Graphic Organizer 8
Title Lauren Helps Sammy
Conclusion Lauren Otter likes to have fun.

Lesson 2
leveled practice SR2.1
Name Date
Long Vowels a, e, i, o, u The Trial of

Cardigan Jones
Phonics: Long Vowels a, e, i, o, u
Circle the letter of the best answer to each question.

The first one has been done for you.
1. Which word has the long a sound?

A cap
B catch
C capes
2. Which word has the long e sound?

A those
B these
C them
3. Which word has the long i sound?

A mile
B mist
C mitt
4. Which word has the long o sound?

A mom
B make
C mole
5. Which word has the long u sound?

A curb
B cube
C cub
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Words with the VCe Pattern The Trial of

Cardigan Jones
Phonics: Words with the
VCe Pattern
Read each pair of words. Circle the word that has
the VCe letter pattern and a long vowel sound. The first one
has been done for you.
1. gust plume
2. mane mashed
3. spin glide
4. fled eve
5. pull tube
6. hops hoped
7. pace pass
8. toss vote
9. rude rubber
10. hiss hide

Lesson 2
leveled practice SR2.3
Name Date
Dictionary/Glossary The Trial of

Cardigan Jones
Vocabulary Strategies:
Dictionary/Glossary
Read the sample dictionary/glossary entry. Then circle
the letter for the correct answer for each question.
letter noun 1. A symbol that is part of the alphabet: The first letter of the
alphabet is A. 2. A written message to a person: He wrote a letter to his
grandfather.
let•ter (lĕtˈər) ◊ noun letters
1. What part of speech is the word letter?

A noun
B verb
C adjective
2. How many different meanings of the word letter does this
entry give?
A one
B two
C three
3. How many syllables does the word letter have?

A one
B two
C three
4. What ending does the entry show how to add?

A -ing
B -ed
C -s
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leveled practice A2.1
Name Date

Cardigan Jones
Read each word. Write another word that uses the same long
vowel sound. Then use each pair of words in a sentence.
1. broken

2. flute

3. eve

4. taped

5. spike

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Name Date

Cardigan Jones
VCe Pattern
Complete the sentences with the words from the word box.
Then read each completed sentence. The first one has been
done for you.
Word Box
tune face mule tile skate

price smile slope pole hole
1. The bathroom has a tile floor.
2. The sides of the hill .
3. Wash your and hands.
4. We can on the ice.
5. The of the item is three dimes.
6. Grace sings out of .
7. Steve dug a deep .
8. She was too sad to .
9. Hang the flag on a .
10. It is hard to ride a .

Lesson 2
Name Date

Cardigan Jones
Dictionary/Glossary
Read the sample dictionary/glossary entry. Then use the
entry to answer the questions below.
save verb 1. To rescue from danger: The firefighters were able to save the
man from the burning building. 2. To not waste something: You should
save some time for doing your homework rather than play all afternoon.
3. To hold onto or keep money for future use: He wants to save enough
money to buy a car. 4. noun An act that prevents a goal in sports: We won
the game because of the save you made.
save (sāv) ◊ verb saving, saved
1. How are a dictionary and a glossary different?
2. Read this sentence:
I tried to save a baby bird that fell out of its nest.

Which definition of the word save from the above entry is
used in the sentence above?
What part of speech is it?
3. Choose two meanings of the word save, and write a
sentence using each meaning.
A.
B.

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l e v e l e d p r a c t i c e ELL 2 . 1
Name Date

Cardigan Jones
Match each word to the picture of the word with the same
long vowel sound.
1. both
2. huge
3. he
4. pile
5. waved

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Name Date

Cardigan Jones
VCe Pattern
There are three words that use the same long vowel sound
as each picture. Fill in the three missing words using words
from the word box.
Word Box
twine rule dust phone cute

place mitt nice grape rock
role trade mule hole slide
1. 2.
cube whale
3. 4.
dime mole

Lesson 2
Name Date

Cardigan Jones
Dictionary/Glossary
Read the sample dictionary/glossary entry. Then draw a line
from each label to where it appears in the entry. The first one
has been done for you.
ENTRY WORD PART OF SPEECH DEFINITION
tiny adjective Very small: The puppy is tiny.

ti•ny (lĕtˈər) ◊ adjective tinier, tiniest
SYLLABLES PRONUNCIATION GUIDE EXAMPLE SENTENCE

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w e e k ly t e s t s 2 . 1
Name Date
The Trial of
Cardigan Jones
Test Record Form
Possible Acceptable Student

TEST RECORD FORM
Score Score Score
Vocabulary: Target Vocabulary, Dictionary/Glossary 10 7
Comprehension: Conclusions, Author’s Word Choice, Anchor Text 10 7
Phonics: Long Vowels a, e, i, o, u 10 7
Phonics: Words with the VCe pattern 10 7
Grammar: Kinds of Sentences 10 7
TOTAL 50 35
Total Student Score × 2 = %
Test Record Form 20 Grade 3, Unit 1

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Name Date
The Trial of
Cardigan Jones
Vocabulary Vocabulary
Answer Numbers 1 through 10. Choose the best answer for each question.
1 What does the word convinced mean 3 What does the word trial mean in the
in the sentence below? sentence below?
The crowd was convinced that the The judge banged his gavel once
show would be worth the wait. during the trial.
A clapping A test
B excited B experiment
C happy C a look at the facts
D sure in court
D a look at the facts in
a school
2 What does the word honest mean in
the sentence below?
4 What does the word guilty mean in the
I counted on Tim’s word because sentence below?
he was honest.
Mark thought that Sally was
F funny guilty of eating the last cupcake.
G lying
F excited for
H smart
G worried about
I true
H responsible for
I surprised about
Target Vocabulary, Dictionary/Glossary 21 Grade 3, Unit 1

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Name Date
The Trial of
Cardigan Jones
Vocabulary
5 What does the word murmur mean in 7 Read this dictionary entry.
the sentence below?
strike (strayk)
When Paul was not sure about the verb
answer, he would murmur. 1. to stop working
A speak loudly 2. to think of
3. to hit against
B talk too little
4. to find suddenly
C speak quietly
D talk too much What is the correct definition of the
word strike in the sentence below?
The boat is about to strike a rock.
6 Read this dictionary entry. A definition 1
crack (krak) B definition 2
noun C definition 3
1. an opening in the ground
D definition 4
2. a sudden sharp sound
verb
3. to hit something
4. to break but not completely
What is the correct definition of the
word crack in the sentence below?
The crack of the branches during
the storm was scary.
F definition 1
G definition 2
H definition 3
I definition 4

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Name Date
The Trial of
Cardigan Jones
Vocabulary
8 Read this dictionary entry. 10 In a dictionary or glossary, under

which entry would the word easily be
cast (kast) found?
verb
1. to throw something away F eased
2. to choose actors for a play G east
3. to drop or shed H easy
4. to give to someone
I eat
What is the correct definition of the
word cast in the sentence below?
The dog casts its fur in the
summer.
F definition 1
G definition 2
H definition 3
I definition 4
9 In a dictionary or glossary, under

which entry would the word hung be
found?
A hand
B handy
C hang
D hanging
STOP

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Name Date
The Trial of
Cardigan Jones
Comprehension Comprehension
Answer Numbers 1 through 10. Base your answers on the story “The
Trial of Cardigan Jones.”
1 Why did the animals NOT know what 4 Which word helps you imagine the
Cardigan was up to in the beginning of sound of the statue when it fell?
the story?
F bumped
A He was a moose. G crashing
B He was new in town. H sent
C He was mean to people. I turned
D He was always in trouble.
5 Which word from the story does the

2 What did Cardigan do to make author use to show that Cardigan is
everyone think he stole the pie? upset during the trial?
F He said he loved pies. A crossed
G He had taken other pies. B grabbed
H He took a bite out of the pie. C shouted
I He stopped to smell the pie. D walked
3 Why did the police arrest Cardigan?

A He tried to run away.
B They saw him steal the pie.
C They did what the judge said.
D They thought he stole the pie.
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Name Date
The Trial of
Cardigan Jones
Comprehension
6 Which word did the judge use to tell 9 Which word tells about
about Cardigan’s antlers? the judge?
F curious A fair
G giant B greedy
H rotten C lonely
I silly D silly
7 Which word helps you imagine how 10 Which conclusion can the reader draw
the pie looked while it was in the about the animals at the end of the
bushes? story?
A fresh-baked F They wanted a new judge.
B smushed G They wanted to hear all the facts.
C terrible H They wanted Cardigan to go to jail.
D upset I They wanted to let Cardigan
go free.
8 What will the animals probably do the

next time there is a trial?
F bake enough pies for everyone
G listen to all the facts in the case
H think the person on trial is guilty
I have the police set the person free
STOP
Conclusions, Author’s Word Choice, Anchor Text 25 Grade 3, Unit 1

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Name Date
The Trial of
Cardigan Jones
Phonics Phonics
1 Which word has the same sound as the 4 Which word has the same sound as the
u in amuse? a in brave?
A mouse F cart
B soon G gave
C tub H have
D use I ladder
a in shape? e in prefix?
F chat A fence
G date B head
H happy C prize
I hat D tree
i in tide? a in wake?
A flip F animal
B mile G bakery
C silly H sack
D trip I tack
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The Trial of
Cardigan Jones
Phonics
o in vote? a in grade?
A clock A cannot
B cook B carve
C dock C cave
D explode D have
a in sale? i in drive?
F anchor F hike
G fallen G hint
H wall H mint
I whale I sister
STOP
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Name Date
The Trial of
Cardigan Jones
Phonics Phonics
1 What is the last syllable in the word 4 What is the last syllable in the word
package? exercise?
A ge F e
B age G se
C kage H ise
D ckage I cise
welcome? decide?
F e A de
G me B ide
H ome C dec
I come D cide
became? machine?
A me F ine
B ame G hine
C came H chine
D ecame I machine
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Name Date
The Trial of
Cardigan Jones
Phonics
7 What is the last syllable in the word 9 What is the first syllable in the word
landscape? spaceship?
A ape A spa
B cape B space
C scape C spaces
D dscape D spacesh
8 What is the last syllable in the word 10 What is the first syllable in the word
rewrite? wakeboard?
F te F wak
G ite G wake
H rit H wakeb
I write I board
STOP
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w e e k ly t e s t s 2 . 1 1
Name Date
The Trial of
Cardigan Jones
Grammar Grammar
1 Which kind of sentence is the sentence 3 Which kind of sentence is the sentence
below? below?
Is anybody going home after Wash your hands before dinner.
school?
A command
A command B exclamation
B exclamation C question
C question D statement
D statement
4 Which kind of sentence is the sentence

2 Which kind of sentence is the sentence below?
below?
I can see that you have been
Give me a piece of pie. laughing a lot.
F command F command
G exclamation G exclamation
H question H question
I statement I statement
Kinds of Sentences 30 Grade 3, Unit 1

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The Trial of
Cardigan Jones
Grammar
5 Which kind of sentence is the sentence 8 Which of the sentences below is an

below? exclamation?
That music is too loud! F Let’s go home.
A command G What a great idea that is!
B exclamation H The fish swam in the big tank.
C question I Do you know where the high school
is?
D statement
9 Which of the sentences below is a

6 Which of the sentences below is a question?
statement?
A How old is that tree?
F Is that a bicycle for two?
B Tommy won the race.
G Get on the bike and try it.
C Pick up the bottles over there.
H I have never had so much fun!
D The leaves fell from the tree to the
I Mary Jane is skating on the ground.
sidewalk.
10 Which of the sentences below is a

7 Which of the sentences below is a question?
command?
F Get back to work.
A I can’t wait!
G Where did the firefly go?
B Has Ina mailed her letter?
H The stars shine in the night sky.
C Look at the fluffy clouds in the sky.
I That is the best picture I’ve ever
D Birds are animals that have seen!
feathers.
STOP
Kinds of Sentences 31 Grade 3, Unit 1

ELL Lesson 2
BLACKLINE MASTER ELL2.4
Who Did It? The Trial of Cardigan

Jones
Andrew and Lena are outside talking. Act out the parts Oral Language Dialogue
with a partner. Then switch roles and act them out again.
Andrew: Did you hear the news? Ernie Green

was arrested for stealing Farmer Brown’s
chicken pot pie!
Lena: How can that be? Ernie is so
nice. Was there proof?
Andrew: That’s the thing. Ernie insisted
he didn’t do it. But the pie pan
was in his yard.
Lena: Was Ernie arrested? Was there
a trial?
Andrew: Yes and the jury was convinced
he was guilty. But then . . .
Lena: What happened?
Andrew: Ernie’s wife, Melinda, was a
witness. She took the stand and told
everyone that Ernie is a vegetarian. He
doesn’t eat chicken! Melinda thinks
her and Ernie’s dog ate it.
Lena: I knew Ernie didn’t do it. He’s
so honest. I guess they won’t be putting
the dog on trial!
English Language Learners 32 Grade 3, Unit 1

The Trial of Cardigan Jones
Mrs. Brown put a pie in the The judge said that they needed
window to cool. A moose named more proof. Cardigan stood up. His
Cardigan Jones walked over to smell antlers knocked the judge over. Now
the pie. A moment later, the pie the jury was convinced that Cardigan
English Language Learners

was gone! was guilty.
Mrs. Brown called the police. Then the judge had an idea.
The police found Cardigan. Cardigan Everyone followed him to Mrs.
insisted he didn’t steal the pie. But he Brown’s house. Under the window,

had pie on his shirt. So the police they found the pie in the bushes. The
arrested him. judge explained that Cardigan
Cardigan had a trial. Did he steal knocked down the pie with his antlers.
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the pie? A judge and a jury would It was an accident. They let Cardigan
decide. Mrs. Brown took the stand. go and had a big party for him.
She said she saw a moose near her pie.
She pointed to Cardigan. There was a
murmur in the room. People thought
that Cardigan was guilty.
Jones
ELL Lesson 2
Selection Summary
The Trial of Cardigan
BLACKLINE MASTER ELL2.5
Grade 3, Unit 1
Lesson 2 Lesson 2
BLACKLINE MASTER 2.4 BLACKLINE MASTER 2.5
Name Date Name Date
Answer Key
The Supreme Court The Catnapper
Target Vocabulary Target Vocabulary Inference Map: Conclusions
Graphic Organizer 8
Write a Target Vocabulary word in each blank to complete Title The Catnapper
the passage. Possible responses shown.
Vocabulary Detail Detail Detail

Puss says Cat Kitty Katz thinks Puss doesn’t answer
convinced guilty murmur
Carson loves catnappers steal cats.
trial pointed stand his phone all day.
catnapping.
jury honest

Review of “Trial and Error”
I have to be honest with you:
This new courtroom TV show is great!
One episode opened on a trial .
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A man named Rollo was on the witness
stand , accused of bank robbery.
“I didn’t do it,” Rollo insisted. “HE did it!” Rollo

pointed to a man sitting nearby.
The jury members began to

murmur quietly.
Conclusion Kitty thinks that Cat Carson has taken Puss N. Boots.
Finally, a lawyer convinced
everyone that Rollo was guilty .
Each story is different, and I look forward to watching
more episodes of “Trial and Error.”

Read directions to students.
Target Vocabulary 6 Grade 3, Unit 1 Graphic Organizer 8 7 Grade 3, Unit 1
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Name Date Name Date
Answer Key
Lauren Otter The Case of the
Inference Map: Conclusions Inference Map: Conclusions Missing Grass
Graphic Organizer 8 Graphic Organizer 8
Title Lauren Otter Title The Case of the Missing Grass

Possible responses shown. Possible responses shown.
Detail Detail Detail Detail Detail Detail

Sea otters love Lauren Otter enjoys Lauren keeps playing Officer Rich found The footprints are The footprints are
having fun. swinging from the during Sammy Seal’s footprints at each hippo footprints. the same size as
bars of the jail. trial. crime scene. Hattie’s feet.

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Conclusion Lauren Otter has trouble paying attention to her work. Conclusion Hattie Hipster ate the grass.
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Name Date Name Date
Answer Key
Lauren Helps Sammy The Trial of
Inference Map: Conclusions Graphic Organizer 8 Long Vowels a, e, i, o, u Cardigan Jones
Title Lauren Helps Sammy Circle the letter of the best answer to each question.
Possible responses shown. The first one has been done for you. (1 point each)
Detail Detail Detail 1. Which word has the long a sound?

Lauren Otter enjoys Lauren Otter slides Lauren Otter tosses A cap
B catch
swinging from the across a courtroom three fish in the air.
C capes
bars of the jail. bench.
2. Which word has the long e sound?

A those
B these
C them
3. Which word has the long i sound?

A mile
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B mist
C mitt
4. Which word has the long o sound?

A mom
B make
C mole
5. Which word has the long u sound?

Conclusion Lauren Otter likes to have fun. A curb
B cube
C cub
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Name Date Name Date
Answer Key
The Trial of The Trial of
Words with the VCe Pattern Cardigan Jones Dictionary/Glossary Cardigan Jones
Phonics: Words with the Vocabulary Strategies:
VCe Pattern Dictionary/Glossary
Read each pair of words. Circle the word that has Read the sample dictionary/glossary entry. Then circle
the VCe letter pattern and a long vowel sound. The first one the letter for the correct answer for each question. (1 point each)
has been done for you. (1 point each)
letter noun 1. A symbol that is part of the alphabet: The first letter of the
1. gust plume alphabet is A. 2. A written message to a person: He wrote a letter to his
grandfather.
2. mane mashed let•ter (lĕtˈər) ◊ noun letters
3. spin glide
4. fled eve

5. pull tube
1. What part of speech is the word letter?
6. hops hoped
A noun
7. pace pass B verb
8. toss vote C adjective
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9. rude rubber 2. How many different meanings of the word letter does this
entry give?
10. hiss hide A one
B two
C three
3. How many syllables does the word letter have?
A one
B two
C three
4. What ending does the entry show how to add?
A -ing
B -ed
C -s
Read directions to students. Assessment Tip: Total 9 Points Read directions to students. Assessment Tip: Total 5 Points
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Leveled Practice SR2.2–SR2.3

Lesson 2 Lesson 2
LEVELED PRACTICE A2.1 LEVELED PRACTICE A2.2
Name Date Name Date
Answer Key
Long Vowels a, e, i, o, u Cardigan Jones Words with the VCe Pattern Cardigan Jones
Phonics: Long Vowels a, e, i, o, u Phonics: Words with the
VCe Pattern
Read each word. Write another word that uses the same long Complete the sentences with the words from the word box.
vowel sound. Then use each pair of words in a sentence. Then read each completed sentence. The first one has been
Responses will vary. (3 points each)
done for you. (1 point each)
1. broken
Word Box
tune face mule tile skate

price smile slope pole hole
2. flute

1. The bathroom has a tile floor.
2. The sides of the hill slope .
3. Wash your face and hands.

3. eve 4. We can skate on the ice.
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5. The price of the item is three dimes.
6. Grace sings out of tune .
7. Steve dug a deep hole .

4. taped
8. She was too sad to smile .
9. Hang the flag on a pole .
10. It is hard to ride a mule .

5. spike
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Leveled Practice A2.1–A2.2

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Lesson 2 Lesson 2
LEVELED PRACTICE A2.3 LEVELED PRACTICE ELL2.1
Name Date Name Date
Answer Key
Dictionary/Glossary Cardigan Jones Long Vowels a, e, i, o, u Cardigan Jones
Vocabulary Strategies: Phonics: Long Vowels a, e, i, o, u
Dictionary/Glossary
Read the sample dictionary/glossary entry. Then use the Match each word to the picture of the word with the same
entry to answer the questions below. (Possible responses shown.) long vowel sound. (1 point each)
save verb 1. To rescue from danger: The firefighters were able to save the 1. both
man from the burning building. 2. To not waste something: You should
save some time for doing your homework rather than play all afternoon.
3. To hold onto or keep money for future use: He wants to save enough
money to buy a car. 4. noun An act that prevents a goal in sports: We won
the game because of the save you made. 2. huge
save (sāv) ◊ verb saving, saved

1. How are a dictionary and a glossary different?
A dictionary is a complete reference book that includes every
word in the English language. A glossary is found at the back

3. he
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of a book and usually only includes words used in the text. (2 points)
2. Read this sentence:
I tried to save a baby bird that fell out of its nest. 4. pile
Which definition of the word save from the above entry is
used in the sentence above? the first definition (1 point)
What part of speech is it? verb (1 point)

5. waved
3. Choose two meanings of the word save, and write a
sentence using each meaning.

A. Responses will vary but should use the meanings correctly. (1 point each)
B.
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Leveled Practice A2.3, ELL2.1

Lesson 2 Lesson 2
LEVELED PRACTICE ELL2.2 LEVELED PRACTICE ELL2.3
Name Date Name Date
Answer Key
Words with the VCe Pattern Cardigan Jones Dictionary/Glossary Cardigan Jones
Phonics: Words with the Vocabulary Strategies:
VCe Pattern Dictionary/Glossary
There are three words that use the same long vowel sound Read the sample dictionary/glossary entry. Then draw a line
as each picture. Fill in the three missing words using words from each label to where it appears in the entry. The first one
from the word box. (3 points each) has been done for you. (1 point each)
Word Box ENTRY WORD PART OF SPEECH DEFINITION

twine rule dust phone cute
tiny adjective Very small: The puppy is tiny.
place mitt nice grape rock
ti•ny (lĕtˈər) ◊ adjective tinier, tiniest
role trade mule hole slide

SYLLABLES PRONUNCIATION GUIDE EXAMPLE SENTENCE
1. 2.
cube whale
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rule place
mule trade
cute grape
3. 4.
dime mole
twine role
nice phone
slide hole
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Home Letter 3 Grade 3, Unit 1

Weekly To-Do List

Weekly To-Do List 4 Grade 3, Unit 1

The Trial of Cardigan

Vocabulary Word Cards 5 Grade 3, Unit 1

Target Vocabulary The Supreme Court

Write a Target Vocabulary word in each blank to complete

convinced guilty murmur

Review of “Trial and Error”

This new courtroom TV show is great!

One episode opened on a .

A man named Rollo was on the witness

, accused of bank robbery.

“I didn’t do it,” Rollo insisted. “HE did it!” Rollo

to a man sitting nearby.

The members began to

everyone that Rollo was .

Each story is different, and I look forward to watching

more episodes of “Trial and Error.”

Target Vocabulary 6 Grade 3, Unit 1

Inference Map: Conclusions

Title The Catnapper

Detail Detail Detail

Graphic Organizer 8 7 Grade 3, Unit 1

Inference Map: Conclusions

Title Lauren Otter

Detail Detail Detail

Conclusion Lauren Otter has trouble paying attention to her work.

Graphic Organizer 8 8 Grade 3, Unit 1

Inference Map: Conclusions

Title The Case of the Missing Grass

Detail Detail Detail

Conclusion Hattie Hipster ate the grass.

Graphic Organizer 8 9 Grade 3, Unit 1

Inference Map: Conclusions

Title Lauren Helps Sammy

Detail Detail Detail

Conclusion Lauren Otter likes to have fun.

Graphic Organizer 8 10 Grade 3, Unit 1

Long Vowels a, e, i, o, u The Trial of

Circle the letter of the best answer to each question.

1. Which word has the long a sound?

2. Which word has the long e sound?

3. Which word has the long i sound?

4. Which word has the long o sound?

5. Which word has the long u sound?

Phonics 11 Grade 3, Unit 1

Words with the VCe Pattern The Trial of

10. hiss hide

Phonics 12 Grade 3, Unit 1

Dictionary/Glossary The Trial of

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