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On the Ridge Reading Practice

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On the Ridge Reading Practice

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Part 1: Words and Sounds

Read each word carefully. Look for the spelling pattern -dge.

1. Which word has the /j/ sound spelt -dge?

jump

hedge

chip

2. Complete each word with dge.

e______    ri______    bu______    nu______

3. Match each word to its meaning.
ridge
hedge
nudge
a gentle push
a narrow, raised line of land
a row of bushes
4. Break the word picnic into syllables.

picnic = ____________________

5. Add -ed or -ing to complete each word.

look______    yell______    nudge______

Part 2: Sentences and Punctuation

Read each sentence. Choose the correct punctuation mark.

6. What mark belongs at the end of this sentence?

They are on the ridge___

.

?

!

7. What mark belongs at the end of this sentence?

Look out___

.

?

!

8. Rewrite the sentence with speech marks and a capital letter.

Kiwi yells look out

9. Write one sentence using the word ridge.

On the Ridge Reading Practice

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Part 1: Show Your Understanding

Answer the questions about On the Ridge.

1. Where is the beginning of the story set?
2. What are the characters doing on the ridge?
3. Why is Kiwi worried about Chick?
4. Why is it not safe to go near the edge of a ridge?
5. Circle two words that describe how Kiwi might feel.

worried

careful

sleepy

hungry

Part 2: Retell the Story

Write one key detail for the beginning, middle and end of the story.

6. Beginning: What happens first?
7. Middle: What happens next? Include what Kiwi says or does.
8. End: How does the story finish?
9. Write a sentence using one of these sparkle words: safe or yells.

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