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Table of Contents
Theme
American Bike Month 1-10
National Egg Month 11-20
National Teacher’s Week 21-30
Answers 31-32
SKill
6-word Cloze 1-2, 11-12, 21-26
8-word Cloze 3-6, 13-16, 27-28
10-word Cloze 7-10, 17-20, 29-30
Answers 31-32
Standard
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken,
written, and visual language to accomplish their
own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment,
persuasion, and the exchange of information) 1-30
Answers 31-32
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Originally, among the __________________ bicycles of the early 1800’s were made
solely of wood. All the __________________ were wood, including the wheels. This didn’t
make for real comfortable riding. Full metal bicycles were invented in __________________.
Prior to this time, the know-how didn’t exist when working and __________________ metal.
Rubber __________________ were also introduced. Also around this time, other
__________________ were getting added to the bicycles mechanisms. These new innovations
included rack and pinion steering, differential brakes, and band brakes and were first used on the
tricycle.
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own
purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
The idea of a self propelled machine to help people get around __________________ and
farther was the brainchild of Baron von Drais. In his attempts at __________________ around
faster, he placed two wheels, of the same __________________, in line with each other. Only
the front __________________ had the ability to be directed or steered. A frame connected the
__________________ wheels. The person using this newly invented machine would straddle the
frame and rolling themselves along. This new invention by Baron von __________________
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own
purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
In fact, it was in 1817 that the first idea and __________________ of a bike existed! Baron von
Drais invented what is known as the __________________ designed bicycle. Made entirely of
wood, this bike was not very comfortable. A wooden frame connected the two
__________________, and same sized wheels. Following this invention, pedals were added to
propel the front __________________ in 1865. This newly designed bike was also made of
wood and called the velocipede. Eventually the wooden wheels were replaced with
__________________. Despite this new material for the front __________________, the
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own
purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
and then a combination of wood and metal. These early versions of __________________ as
known today were highly uncomfortable. One of the reasons __________________ bikes were
not made entirely of metal was that the knowledge of metal work, known as metallurgy, was not
developed well enough to make the strong __________________ parts needed for a bicycle.
However, it was in 1870 that high wheel bicycle was invented. This bike was made out of
included long spokes. This was the first of the __________________ to actually be called a
bicycle.
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own
purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
the first idea and __________________ of a bicycle was created by Baron von Drais in 1817
and called the walking machine. It wasn’t until __________________ the next improvement
was made to this early version of a bike. This newly designed __________________ included
pedals attached to the front wheel and called the velocipede. Following along in 1970, the high-
wheeled bicycle came along. This __________________ designed bike was no longer made
__________________ to be made after this time. The high, three wheel __________________
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purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
The very __________________ designed and manufactured bicycles were made entirely
of wood. Later in the __________________ metal front tires were introduced. Despite this
work and improvements in the bicycles __________________, especially safety, were made. It
was in the late 1800’s that the bicycle’s improvements combined safety and
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own
purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
faster and farther was the brain child of Baron von Drais. In his attempts at moving around
faster, he placed ______________ wheels, of the same size, in line with each other. Only the
connected the two wheels. The person using this newly invented _______________ would
straddle the _______________ and roll themselves along. This _______________ invention by
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own
purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
An early _________________ bicycle was known as the hobby horse or the Draisienne.
__________________ wheeled machine was _________________ to a frame. All the parts were
_________________ totally of wood. Only the __________________ wheel had the ability to be
_________________ and farther. This early style bicycle was __________________ by many,
although didn’t last long due to the impracticality of the materials the ________________ was
made from.
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own
purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
hobby horse or Draisienne. This __________________ was made of a wooden frame that
_________________ didn’t last long due to its impracticality. It wasn’t until 1865 a
__________________ style bicycle was created. This newly _________________ bike included
pedals that would control the ____________________ wheel. This newly designed bike was
called the velocipede. This early version of the velocipede was made of wood. It wasn’t until
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own
purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
uncomfortable to _________________ . They were popular, yet short lived. Among the earliest
of bicycles were what were known as the Walking ________________ and the Velocipede, also
referred to as the boneshaker. The _______________ Machine was invented by Baron von Drais
in 1817 and the velocipede in __________________ . Each of these early machines were made
replaced the wooden wheels. Both of these early bicycles were not very _________________ !
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own
purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
All USDA __________________ cartons must show what’s called the Julian date. This is
the __________________ that the eggs were actually packed. The expiration date, also
sometimes printed on the __________________must not go beyond 30 days from the day of
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own
purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own
purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
about half of the __________________ protein. The egg white, also called the albumen,
holds all the fat contained in the egg and about __________________ of the egg’s liquid weight.
Many vitamins are also contained in the egg yolk, more than in the __________________. Inside
the yolk of the egg are vitamins A and __________________ and E. The yolk also contains
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own
purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
the egg’s protein. The remaining __________________ is found in the white of the egg, called
the albumen. Also __________________ in the albumen are niacin, riboflavin, chlorine,
naturally contains vitamins __________________ , D and E. When did you have your last egg?
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own
purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
for an average serving of eggs. New statistics have revealed that eggs contain about
egg cartons must show what’s called the Julian date. This is the __________________ that the
eggs were actually packed. The expiration date, also sometimes printed on the carton must not go
mainly composed of calcium carbonate. The shell may be white or __________________. The
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own
purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
eggs. The yolk of the egg may also vary in __________________. The feed of the hen causes the
color variation. The yolk of the __________________ contains the nutritional sources of eggs.
About one __________________ of the protein comes from the yolk. Also from the
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own
purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
high ________________ of protein. They also _________________ lutein and zeaxanthin. Each
associated with memory ability and function. Eggs are hugely economical. One average
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purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
for an average _________________ of eggs. New statistics have _________________ that eggs
contain about 22% ____________________ cholesterol than thought prior to 1989. All USDA
egg must show what’s called the Julian date. This is the __________________ that the eggs were
actually packed. The expiration date, also sometimes printed on the __________________ must
not go beyond 30 days from the day of packing. The shell of an egg is mainly composed of
calcium carbonate. The shell may be ____________________ or brown. The breed of the
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own
purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
___________________of eggs. The yolk of the __________________ may also vary in color.
The feed of the __________________ causes the color variation. The ____________________
_________________ of the protein comes from the yolk. Also from the yolk comes the vitamin
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own
purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
yolk. The remaining __________________ value comes from the white part of the
riboflavin, chlorine, magnesium, ___________________, sodium, and sulfur can also be found
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own
purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
________________ to commemorate all the teachers and mentors who have made an
Teacher’s Week is held during the first full ________________ of May. Think about who your
________________ teachers have been. What qualities have made them special?
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own
purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
National Teacher’s Week is held ________________ the first full week of May each
somewhat vague. No one knows quiet for ________________ how it began yet it’s traced back
Teacher’s Week has been officially celebrated in the United States since ________________ .
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own
purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
National Teacher’s Week recognizes the hard ________________ and efforts of teachers
recognize the workings of the ________________ educators. Think about how your
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own
purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Teacher Week holds a special designated theme for teachers. For example, Monday may be
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own
purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
Think of the teacher(s) you’ve had during your learning experience and in your
teacher? Hopefully, you’ve experienced the ________________ you thought of. National
Teacher ________________ is held each May. This special week recognizes educators and
teachers nation-wide. National Teacher Week started in 1984. This special time each
________________ reminds, reinforces, and acknowledges the appreciation for the continued
America’s children.
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own
purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
discussion and early attempts of created such a day date as far back as ________________ .
Teachers play ________________ different roles. Among some of these roles are mentors,
cheerleaders, and ________________ models. Think of the ________________ you have had
among the learning communities you’ve experienced. What ________________ them a great
teacher?
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own
purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
future. One week each May in the __________________ States is designated as National
Teacher Week. Often, each __________________ of NTW holds a special designated theme for
teachers. For example, __________________ may be dessert day, and Wednesday may be a
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own
purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
and __________________ models. Think of the teacher(s) you’ve had during your learning
career. What qualities do you __________________ make a good teacher? Hopefully, you’ve
experienced the qualities you thought of. National Teacher __________________, held each
May, recognizes teachers and __________________ teachers nation-wide. This special week,
administrators are all members of the same team working in partnership for the future.
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own
purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
who have made an impression on the ____________________ of the students they teach.
___________________ . No one knows for ___________________ how it began yet it’s traced
National Teacher’s Week has officially ____________________ in the United States since 1984.
National Language Arts Standard: Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own
purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).
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Name _________________________________________ Date ____________________________
Theme: May Topic: Special Days and Holidays
Directions:
Complete the paragraph below by writing the words from the word box on the spaces
provided. Be sure to spell each word correctly.
mid__________________ .
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Page 1 Page 6 Page 10 Page 15 Page 19
1. earliest 1. early 1. bicycles 1. Month 1. brown
2. parts 2. 1800’s 2. version 2. Eggs 2. color
3. 1870 3. material 3. early 3. cents 3. flavor
4. using 4. bicycles 4. ride 4. 22% 4. types
5. tires 5. design 5. Machine 5. 1989 5. egg
6. inventions 6. comfort 6. Walking 6. date 6. hen
7. safe 7. 1865 7. days 7. yolk
Page 2 8. formed 8. wood 8. brown 8. sources
1. faster 9. wheels 9. half
2. moving Page 7 10. comfortable Page 16 10. minerals
3. size 1. idea 1. white
4. wheel 2. around Page 11 2. chicken Page 20
5. two 3. two 1. egg 3. flavor 1. half
6. Drais 4. wheel 2. date 4. type 2. from
5. steered 3. carton 5. color 3. protein
Page 3 6. machine 4. shell 6. egg 4. egg
1. bicycles 7. frame 5. white 7. half 5. Albumen
2. 1800’s 8. new 6. chicken 8. yolk 6. white
3. invention 9. Drais 7. contains
4. first 10. bicycles Page 12 Page 17 8. vitamins
5. wooden 1. Egg 1. Egg 9. potassium
6. wheel 2. rise 2. statistics 10. today
7. metal Page 8 3. amount 3. consumption
8. tire 1. style 4. Each 4. amount Page 21
2. named 5. linked 5. contain 1. Teacher’s
Page 4 3. two 6. called 6. decrease 2. time
1. 1870’s 4. connected 7. called 3. students
2. wood 5. made Page 13 8. important 4. National
3. bicycles 6. front 1. source 9. Choline 5. Week
4. early 7. invented 2. contains 10. serving 6. favorite
5. metal 8. faster 3. egg’s
6. all 9. enjoyed 4. part Page 18 Page 22
7. front 10. bike 5. yolk 1. Month 1. during
8. inventions 6. 33% 2. Eggs 2. United
Page 9 7. albumen 3. 16 3. Teacher
Page 5 1. earliest 8. D 4. serving 4. sure
1. history 2. 1817 5. revealed 5. point
2. design 3. known Page 14 6. less 6. 1984
3. 1875 4. machine 1. Eggs 7. date
4. bike 5. connected 2. powerhouse 8. carton Page 23
5. newly 6. bike 3. holds 9. white 1. work
6. wood 7. new 4. half 10. shell 2. opportunity
7. continued 8. designed 5. contained 3. nation’s
8. tricycle 9. front 6. sodium 4. school
10. wheels 7. yolk 5. Week
8. A 6. teachers
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2. 1944
3. many
4. role
5. teachers
6. made
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2. students
3. present
4. United
5. day
6. Monday
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8. teachers
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4. role
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