Spelling Words Term 3 –week 3 Term1 – Week 5

Allabout pirates

Vocabulary Words Included: co-operative, selfish, gritty, dashed out, scrambled down, rushed, splendid, stunning, spacious, dusky, vast, mysterious

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a pirate? Pirates were daring sailors who sailed the seas in search of treasure. They lived an exciting but often dangerous life on the open waters. These adventurous individuals often formed co-operative groups, working together to navigate the vast oceans and overcome challenges.

While some pirates were selfish and only cared about their own gain, others were gritty and determined, never giving up on their quests. When a pirate ship spotted a potential target, the crew dashed out onto the deck, ready to attack. They scrambled down, moving swiftly to get what they want.

Pirates rushed onto enemy ships, searching for valuable treasures. The sight of a pirate ship sailing into view was both splendid and stunning, with its dark, mysterious flag flying high. Pirate ships were known for their spacious decks, allowing the crew to prepare for battle.

As the sun set and the sky turned dusky, pirates navigated the seas under the cloak of darkness. The ocean seemed vast and mysterious, hiding countless secrets beneath its surface. So, if you ever find yourself dreaming of adventure on the high seas, remember the tales of the brave and daring pirates who sailed the oceans in search of fortune and glory! Arrr!

Read the text then answer the questions:

1. Describe how pirates worked together while on the open waters?

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2. What did a pirate crew do when they spotted a potential target?

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3. Why were pirate ships designed with spacious decks?

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4. How did pirates prepare for battle when they rushed onto enemy ships?

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5. What was the atmosphere like as pirates navigated the seas under the cloak of darkness?

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6. What is a synonym for "exciting" as used in the text?

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7. In the text, what is an antonym for "selfish"?

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8. Find a synonym for "swiftly" in the passage.

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9. What is an antonym for "mysterious" based on the context provided?

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10. Identify a synonym for "vast" in the text.

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11-Find the following in the text:

Past tense: ____________________________

Present tense: _________________________

An adverb: ____________________________

An adjective: __________________________

A noun: ______________________________

A pronoun: ___________________________

Change the adjectives into superlative and comparative:

The ocean seemed vast and mysterious

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English/ Term 3- Pop-up Quiz 2

Ahoy, young pirates! Let's set sail on an adventure across the vast, mysterious sea! Imagine a stunning sunset casting a dusky glow over the sparkling waves. On our splendid pirate ship, everyone works together, like a team, sharing and helping each other—a real co-operative spirit! But watch out for those selfish pirates, always thinking of themselves!

One day, we spot another ship on the island, and with a rush of excitement, we dash to the deck. We scramble down the ropes in a hurry, ready for action! In a gritty fight, we battle for treasure, but soon realize that the real treasure is the friendships we make. So, with hearts full of joy, we sail on, eager for more adventures and the mysteries that await us beyond the next wave!

Read the text then answer the questions:

1. What kind of spirit do the pirates on the ship share?

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2. Can you describe the setting of the story?

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3. What do the pirates do when they spot another ship on the island?

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4. How do the pirates feel during the battle for treasure?

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5. Find the antonym for "stunning" as it describes the sunset in the text

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6. Find a word in the text that means the same as "vast" when describing the sea.

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7. Find the following in the text:

A pronoun: _________________________

An adverb: ________________________

A sentence with exclamation mark:

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Change the adjective in this sentence into a superlative,

Pirates have co-operative spirit than humans

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