Teacher Workbooks Language Arts Series Word Libs Summer Theme, Vol. 2 Copyright 2005 Teachnology Publishing Company A Division of Teachnology, Inc. For additional information, visit us at www.teachnologypublishing.com
Table of Contents Theme Summer 1-30 SKill 6-word Word Lib 1-10 8-word Wod Lib 11-20 10-word Word Lib 21-30 Standard National Language Arts Learning Standard: Applying Language Skills: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for leaning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information) 1-30 iii
Itching Itching is a common action during summer months. Itching is caused by mosquitoes and pesky. Other causes of itching are sunburn, poison oak, and stings. (adverb) Cool water helps summer itching! 1
Fourth of July Celebrating on the 4 th of July often includes fireworks, family style and parades. Many towns hold special events all long. Fireworks are often when it gets dark outside. (past tense verb) 2
Fishing Fishing is a(n) sport. Many love to fish, Especially in the evenings. Fish love to worms, also called night crawlers. Using a florescent on the fishing line lets (noun ) the fisherman know when there s a bite! 3
Rowing Rowing a boat is exercise! It helps better (adverb) breathing and upper body muscles. rowing takes (adverb) practice. Some have trouble coordinating the momentum of each oar. 4
Salamanders Salamanders are a favorite of many. Some children like to salamanders after a rain storm. Have you ever a(n) salamander? (past tense verb) 5
Camping Camping is a favorite activity during summer months. love to camp outside under the stars and in tents. sleeping bags help campers warm at night. Many stars can be in the beautiful night time sky. (past tense verb) 6
Kites Kites come in all shapes and sizes. There are box kites and kites. Many people like to kites on a beach due to the winds. I like to keep a kite in my. This way, on a day, I m all ready to and fly a kite! 7
Weeds Weeds, weeds, weeds! They everywhere! Just as pull them all out, they seem to back! Some weeds look like flowers. Others look like weeds! Weeds do, in fact, just about everywhere! 8
Bees Bees sometimes in swarms. There are types of bees. Honey bees, for example make honey! Other (ing verb) bees include wasps. Some are allergic to bee stings. 9
Summer July and are summer. Summer is a favorite season for many. Swimming and are (ing verb) activities during July and August. Some families go to the while others go to the local park! 10
Boating Boating is fun! There are many types of boating. Some (adjecti ve) like to in a canoe. Others enjoy the thrill of sailing a(n). Kayaking is yet another form of boating. Boating is a recreational that the entire can enjoy! What is your form of boating? (past tense verb) 11
Bee Stings Bee stings are very common in the summer time. Pesky also give a mean. If you a sting, place a(n) cloth over the bite. Anticipate a little. If the area (ing verb) If the area around the bite swells and you have trouble call your nearest (ing verb). This reaction may indicate a(n) reaction. (adverb) 12
Turtles Turtles often in the mud, sometime under. They like to bathe in the sun. When a(n) turtle senses, they back into the mud. Most turtles do not. However, the snapping turtle does! 13
Minnows Have you ever these small, minnows gliding (past tense verb) around in the? They are so much to watch. Boy, are (water) (adverb) they swimmers! A good time to see these little is at (adverb) dusk. minnows swim around together in large, quick. 14
Zoos Zoos are wonderful to during the summer. On a(n) visit, a might see bears, (adverb) foxes, otters, and even a(n)! Zoos may a variety of different creatures. 15
Parks! Gigantic swings and merry go rounds are often in local, parks. Kids of all ages (past tense verb) parks and and the they offer. Some parks also have sand boxes, multi-leveled and slides. 16
Marshmallows Marshmallows are a delicious! They can be (past tense verb) right out of the package. They can also be roasted (adverb) Over a(n) campfire. Have you ever crackers (past tense verb) surrounding the marshmallow with chocolate? It s delicious! 17
Bites! Bites, bites, bites! These bites can be itchy or. Many (adverb) can cause a bite during the summer. Misquotes,, and spiders all like to people when disturbed. Sometimes, bites, and other times they just itch like crazy! Placing a cool over the areas of the bite will the bite. Wearing bug will also help prevent bug bites. 18
Wasps Wasps! During the summer, these creatures are everywhere. They often around looking for a comfortable to land upon. A wasp s sting can be a(n) experience. A sting may become (adverb) and swell. a cool washcloth over the (ing verb) will help soothe the. 19
Blisters Many get blisters, especially in the summer. During the summer, are much more active, walking,, and camping. As a result, blisters (ing verb) on and feet! Never a blister as it would allow germs to get in. 20
Ice Pops Ice pops are refreshing during the summer (adverb) months of July and. Ice pops come in many flavors such as strawberry and. They are usually on a Popsicle. These deserts or snacks are primarily made of water. My mom my friends and me these treats everyday! (verb ending in s) Try on the next time you re in the. in the frozen food aisle. 21
Scratches Scratches seem to be a natural part of summer time events. Sometimes, while my bike, I brush up against a and get a scratch! Other (ing verb) times my jumps up and tries to my face! In doing so, I get a scratched. Other times yet, I get a(n) (part of body) scratch and I don t even know where it came from! One summer I (past tense verb) a total of scratches, and those were just on my! (number) (body part) Be careful of.scratches this summer! 22
Sunburns Sunburns! Ouch! Do they hurt! Not only do they hurt, but they are (ing verb) your skin! If the body s gets too much of the sun, (body part) the skin reacts by getting a burn. After some time, the sunburn (verb ending in s) to blister. Sunburn sometimes itches like crazy as the skin begins to. Try to a sunburn by wearing sun with an SPF of 15 or more. This lotion will your skin. My advise to you? Wear! 23
Sandals Sandals are the greatest, shoe ever invented! In fact, have you ever wondered who sandals? They are so very comfortable!!! Many times, a (past tense verb) foot feels as though it is on air. Sandals are easy (possessive noun) (ing verb) to on and off the foot. They often have cushiony. sandals have a strap along the back that around the (verb ending in s) person s. How many pairs of sandals do you? (body part) 24
Hats Hats, hats, hats! Many styles, many purposes. There are hats, hats, and hats. Some wear hats for practical reasons, such as to keep the out of their. (body part) Others hats for decoration or protection. I love to wear hats. Some people don t like to hats at all! What is your on hats? 25
Sunglasses Sunglasses help to keep the sun out of peoples. They also add (body part) a(n) to a person s wardrobe! Many sunglasses are coated with a protective glass covering to out harmful sunrays. I have three of sunglasses. One pair is used for. Another pair is used when I (ing verb) to the beach. The third pair is a back up in case either of the other two. It s a good idea to sunglasses when outside. They not only protect the, but they allow to see (body part-plural) better! 26
Lightening Lightening is a dangerous force of. If you are ever and hear thunder, you know lightening is in (ing verb) the area. In fact, thunder only exists because of lightening. Never under a(n) tree during a(n) storm. Lightening is to tall structures. Any time you lightening, go (past tense verb) inside and wait until the passes by. Electrical storms usually only last a time. 27
Bugs Bugs seem to be all around during the of summer. First, the ants appear. Next, the pesky. Beetles often often after them. Where do they all from? (past tense verb) Some bugs like to. Others like to all over the and up and down the walls! Get ready! Here comes the summer! 28
Worms Worms are popular creatures to fishermen and fish! Many worms can be (past tense verb) after a hard rain. Many determined like to up worms at night. In fact, worms are sometimes called night crawlers. Some find worms to be extremely creatures. Birds love to worms. When was the last time you a worm? (past tense verb) 29
Storms Storms quickly during the summer. They often as fast as they. Some storms hail, rain, and. Other storms may only deposit rain. Rainbows are sometimes seen in the sky following a late sun shower. Pay attention to your (time of day) weather when planning outdoor activities this summer! 30