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• Teacher Version Lesson Notes with Practice: Definitions and
examples to teach the standard with 10 practice problems
• Student Version Lesson Notes with Practice: Fill in the blank
definitions and examples to learn the standard with 10 practice
problems
• Interactive Notebook version of Student Notes
• Engaging Practice Page: X marks the relative adverb! Match up
the relative adverb “X” to the sentence on the map! An engaging
activity page practicing the standard!
• Practice Page: Identify the relative adverb in the sentence and
the noun it gives more information about! Then, students apply
what they learned to their own sentences using fun clip art to
guide their writing!
• Sentence Frames/ Stems: 10 Frames/ Stems to use throughout the
week!
• Student copy of Sentence Frames/ Stems to use throughout the
week
• Foldable for Interactive Notebooks
• 2 Drawing Activities for Your Visual Learners
• 4 Exit Tickets using Different Levels of Questioning
• Study Cards! Glue onto an index card and study for the
assessment! A great School to Home Connection!
• Assessment
• Answer Keys

Suggested Lesson Plans

• Day 1: Lesson Notes & Practice/ Practice Page/ Sentence Frames/
Exit Ticket
• Day 2: Engaging Practice Page/ Sentence Frames/ Exit Ticket
• Day 3: Foldable/ Sentence Frame/ Study Cards/ Exit Ticket
• Day 4: Drawing Activities/ Sentence Frames/ Study Cards/ Exit
Ticket
• Day 5: Study Cards/ Assessment
*Use sentence frames throughout the year for spiral review!
 How to Use The Digital Version
1. Have access to the internet and a Google Account (free).

2. Use the link below to make a copy of the original file for your
personal Google account. This is your master copy.

Click below to open the digital version:

• Anchor Chart & Student Version Lesson Notes
(together)
• Anchor Chart
• Student Version of Lesson Notes
• Practice Page 1
• Practice Page 2
• Practice Page 3
• Sentence Frames/ Stems
• Foldable (digital version)
• Exit Ticket 1
• Exit Ticket 2
• Exit Ticket 3
• Exit Ticket 4
• Study Cards
• Assessment

3. Make a copy for your students.

Optional: Change the name of the file. Click “file” and then
“rename.”

4. Go to Google Classroom, create an assignment, title your

assignment, write instructions (optional) and then go to your drive
and grab a copy of your resource. Then hit “assign.” Each student
in your class will receive a copy of slides/forms to complete.
Check out our blog post to see a quick tutorial about
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 Relative
Adverbs
I can use
relative adverbs
(where, when & why)
I can use relative adverbs (where, when, why). TEACHER NOTES
Name: ______________________

Relative Adverbs
Relative
___________ Adverbs
___________ introduce a group of words that
explains
_______________ more about the _______________.
noun

Relative
Meaning Refers To: Example
Adverb
The soccer field
In which
Where Place where we practice is
At Which
in Riverside.
I remember the day
In which Time
When when I met my best
On which Date
friend.

I wonder why he
Why For which A reason
quit football.

Practice: Complete the sentence below with the correct

Relative Adverb (where, when, why).
WHERE
1. The library is a place _____________ you can borrow books.
WHY
2. The scary story was the reason _____________ couldn’t
sleep last night.
WHERE
3. I didn’t know _____________ my little brother was hiding.
WHY
4. I wonder _____________ she doesn’t want to play with me?
WHEN
5. I remember last week _____________ we went to the park
together.
WHERE
6. The field behind my house is _____________ I first learned to ride
a bike.
WHY
7. The reason _____________ I was late was because I got a flat tire.
WHEN
8. Saturday is _____________ we go to the soccer field all day.
WHERE
9. School is _____________ I go everyday to learn and play with my
friends.
WHEN
10. I remember the day _____________ you lost your first tooth.
I can use relative adverbs (where, when, why). Name: ______________________

Relative Adverbs
___________ ___________ introduce a group of words that
_______________ more about the _______________.
Relative
Meaning Refers To: Example
Adverb
The soccer field
In which
Where Place where we practice is
At Which
in Riverside.
I remember the day
In which Time
When when I met my best
On which Date
friend.

I wonder why he
Why For which A reason
quit football.

Practice: Complete the sentence below with the correct

Relative Adverb (where, when, why).
1. The library is a place _____________ you can borrow books.
2. The scary story was the reason _____________ couldn’t
sleep last night.
3. I didn’t know _____________ my little brother was hiding.
4. I wonder _____________ she doesn’t want to play with me?
5. I remember last week _____________ we went to the park
together.
6. The field behind my house is _____________ I first learned to ride
a bike.
7. The reason _____________ I was late was because I got a flat tire.
8. Saturday is _____________ we go to the soccer field all day.
9. School is _____________ I go everyday to learn and play with my
friends.
10. I remember the day _____________ you lost your first tooth.
Smaller version to use with Interactive Notebooks
 Sentence Frames
The purpose of these
sentence frames/ stems
is to provide your
students with DAILY
exposure to the language
standard. They should also
be used as a spiral review
throughout the year.
Some Ideas for Uses:
Pair Share
Writing Prompts
Talking to Book Starters
Exit Tickets
Daily Independent Practice
…the possibilities are ENDLESS!
We have included a large version for a data
projector or bulletin board and a small
version for students to glue into their
Interactive Notebooks
 Relative Adverbs
Sentence Frames
• The purpose of a Relative
Adverb is to…
• The Relative Adverbs are…
• Relative Adverb Alert!
(copy the sentence and highlight the relative adverb)
• The Relative Adverb ____ would
expand the sentence, “ .”
• Create a sentence using the
Relative Adverb, “WHY.”
• Create a sentence using the
Relative Adverb, “WHERE.”
• Create a sentence using the
Relative Adverb, “WHEN.”
• The Relative Adverb, “WHEN,”
is used when…
• The Relative Adverb, “WHERE,”
is used when…
• The Relative Adverb, “WHY,” is
used when…
 Relative Adverbs
-The purpose of a Relative Adverb is to…
-The Relative Adverbs are…
-Relative Adverb Alert!
(copy the sentence and highlight the relative adverb)
-The Relative Adverb ____ would expand
the sentence, “___________________.”
-Create a sentence using the Relative
Adverb, “WHY.”
-Create a sentence using the Relative
Adverb, “WHERE.”
-Create a sentence using the Relative
Adverb, “WHEN.”
-The Relative Adverb, “WHEN,” is used
when…
-The Relative Adverb, “WHERE,” is used
when…
-The Relative Adverb, “WHY,” is used when…
Relative Adverbs
-The purpose of a Relative Adverb is to…
-The Relative Adverbs are…
-Relative Adverb Alert!
(copy the sentence and highlight the relative adverb)
-The Relative Adverb ____ would expand
the sentence, “___________________.”
-Create a sentence using the Relative
Adverb, “WHY.”
-Create a sentence using the Relative
Adverb, “WHERE.”
-Create a sentence using the Relative
Adverb, “WHEN.”
-The Relative Adverb, “WHEN,” is used
when…
-The Relative Adverb, “WHERE,” is used
when…
-The Relative Adverb, “WHY,” is used when…
Relative Adverbs
-The purpose of a Relative Adverb is to…
-The Relative Adverbs are…
-Relative Adverb Alert!
(copy the sentence and highlight the relative adverb)
-The Relative Adverb ____ would expand
the sentence, “___________________.”
-Create a sentence using the Relative
Adverb, “WHY.”
-Create a sentence using the Relative
Adverb, “WHERE.”
-Create a sentence using the Relative
Adverb, “WHEN.”
-The Relative Adverb, “WHEN,” is used
when…
-The Relative Adverb, “WHERE,” is used
when…
-The Relative Adverb, “WHY,” is used when…
Relative Adverbs
-The purpose of a Relative Adverb is to…
-The Relative Adverbs are…
-Relative Adverb Alert!
(copy the sentence and highlight the relative adverb)
-The Relative Adverb ____ would expand
the sentence, “___________________.”
-Create a sentence using the Relative
Adverb, “WHY.”
-Create a sentence using the Relative
Adverb, “WHERE.”
-Create a sentence using the Relative
Adverb, “WHEN.”
-The Relative Adverb, “WHEN,” is used
when…
-The Relative Adverb, “WHERE,” is used
when…
-The Relative Adverb, “WHY,” is used when…
Relative Adverbs
-The purpose of a Relative Adverb is to…
-The Relative Adverbs are…
-Relative Adverb Alert!
(copy the sentence and highlight the relative adverb)
-The Relative Adverb ____ would expand
the sentence, “___________________.”
-Create a sentence using the Relative
Adverb, “WHY.”
-Create a sentence using the Relative
Adverb, “WHERE.”
-Create a sentence using the Relative
Adverb, “WHEN.”
-The Relative Adverb, “WHEN,” is used
when…
-The Relative Adverb, “WHERE,” is used
when…
-The Relative Adverb, “WHY,” is used when…
Relative Adverbs
-The purpose of a Relative Adverb is to…
-The Relative Adverbs are…
-Relative Adverb Alert!
(copy the sentence and highlight the relative adverb)
-The Relative Adverb ____ would expand
the sentence, “___________________.”
-Create a sentence using the Relative
Adverb, “WHY.”
-Create a sentence using the Relative
Adverb, “WHERE.”
-Create a sentence using the Relative
Adverb, “WHEN.”
-The Relative Adverb, “WHEN,” is used
when…
-The Relative Adverb, “WHERE,” is used
when…
-The Relative Adverb, “WHY,” is used when…
 Marks the Relative Adverb
Directions: Read each sentence on the map. Cut out the correct relative adverb
“X” to complete the sentence. Glue the ”X” to the sentence.

This is ___ Do you

I last saw know the
reason ___
the
buried pirates
treasure. steal?

The time
___ the ship
That is the
sailed by
reason ___ the
should have
ship sank to
been a
the bottom
warning.
of the sea.

The day ___

the pirates
attacked was
very scary.
The island
is ___ the
pirates go to
search for
treasure.

WHY WHY WHERE WHERE WHEN WHEN

 Marks the Relative Adverb
ANSWER KEY
Directions: Read each sentence on the map. Cut out the correct relative adverb
“X” to complete the sentence. Glue the ”X” to the sentence.

This is ___ Do you

WHERE
I last saw
the WHY
know the
reason ___
pirates
buried
treasure. steal?

The time
___ the ship
That is the
WHEN
sailed by
WHY
reason ___ the
should have
ship sank to
been a
the bottom
warning.
of the sea.

The day ___

WHEN
the pirates
attacked was
very scary.
The island
is ___ the
WHERE
pirates go to
search for
treasure.

WHY WHY WHERE WHERE WHEN WHEN

I can use relative adverbs (where, when, why). Name: ______________________

Relative Adverbs
Directions: Circle the relative adverbs in the sentences below. Then,
draw a box around the noun that you learned more information about.
1. We crept into the cave where the legend said the buried
treasure was located!
2. The captain wanted to know the reason why we were taking so
long to dig up the treasure.
3. It was four o’clock when we dropped anchor in the bay.
4. The month when we set sail was the last time I saw my parents.
5. This is the place where his eyepatch fell off.
6. Pirate Jack had no idea why the chest wouldn’t open.
7. I remember the day when we sailed by the island where the
sharks were very aggressive.
8. His hook is the reason why it is difficult for him to steer the
ship.
9. The crow’s nest is the place where we watch for pirate ships
that might attack.
10. The best time to navigate the ship is when the sun is high up in
the sky.

Application:
Write a sentence using the relative adverb listed. Circle the relative adverb
and box the noun you learn more about. Relate your sentence to the image!

_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
I can use relative adverbs (where, when, why). Name: ANSWER KEY
______________________

Relative Adverbs
Directions: Circle the relative adverbs in the sentences below. Then,
draw a box around the noun that you learned more information about.
1. We crept into the cave where the legend said the buried
treasure was located!
2. The captain wanted to know the reason why we were taking so
long to dig up the treasure.
3. It was four o’clock when we dropped anchor in the bay.
4. The month when we set sail was the last time I saw my parents.
5. This is the place where his eyepatch fell off.
6. Pirate Jack had no idea why the chest wouldn’t open.
7. I remember the day when we sailed by the island where the
sharks were very aggressive.
8. His hook is the reason why it is difficult for him to steer the
ship.
9. The crow’s nest is the place where we watch for pirate ships
that might attack.
10. The best time to navigate the ship is when the sun is high up in
the sky.

Application:
Write a sentence using the relative adverb listed. Circle the relative adverb
and box the noun you learn more about. Relate your sentence to the image!
ANSWERS WILL VARY
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Reader’s Notebook/ Art Activities
Relative Adverb Subjects
The students are given a subject and they need write a
sentence using relative adverb (when, where, why) about
the subject. Add creativity by decorating around the
sentences. (Subject in the example is Peter)

Relative Adverb Symbols

Students create symbols that represent the relative
adverbs, “why, where, & when.” Then students write a
sentence for each relative adverb.
Directions: Write a sentence
on each flap using the
Relative Adverb. Relate
your sentence to the image!

Glue here
 Relative Adverbs
Exit Ticket
Read the sentence. Identify which relative adverb
best completes the sentence. Check the box.
1. Do you know the reason _____
my treasure map is ripped?
❑Where ❑When ❑Why
2. I went back to the captain’s
quarters ____ I found his eyepatch.
❑Where ❑When ❑Why
3. I liked the year ____ I was in
charge of the ship.
❑Where ❑When ❑Why
4. I remember the day ____ I first
learned what, “Walk the plank,”
meant!
❑Where ❑When ❑Why
5. Deserted islands are ____ I like to
explore the most!
❑Where ❑When ❑Why
Relative Adverbs
Exit Ticket
Revise. Identify if the relative adverb is
correct for the sentence. If the sentence is
incorrect, correct it on the lines.
• I could not wait to find the reason
why we were going ashore!
❑ Correct ❑ Incorrect
• I love the sea when I learned to
dream about adventure.
❑ Correct ❑ Incorrect
• I try to forget about the time
where I dropped the anchor on
my foot!
❑ Correct ❑ Incorrect
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
Relative Adverbs
Exit Ticket
Explain when you would use each
relative adverb.
Where ______________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
When _______________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Why _________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
What does a relative adverb do?
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
Relative Adverbs
Exit Ticket
Create a sentence of your own using each
of the relative adverbs. Circle your
relative adverb and box the noun that is
describes more about.
WHERE _______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
WHEN ________________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
WHY __________________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
 Relative Adverbs Relative Adverbs
Exit Ticket Exit Ticket
Read the sentence. Identify which relative adverb
best completes the sentence. Check the box.
Explain when you would use each
1. Do you know the reason _____ relative adverb.
my treasure map is ripped?
Where ______________________________
❑Where ❑When ❑Why
The relative adverb “where” is used
______________________________________
2. I went back to the captain’s when giving more information about
______________________________________
quarters ____ I found his eyepatch. a place or location.
❑Where ❑When ❑Why When _______________________________
3. I liked the year ____ I was in The relative adverb “when” is used
______________________________________
charge of the ship. when giving more information about
______________________________________
a time or date.
❑Where ❑When ❑Why
Why _________________________________
4. I remember the day ____ I first The relative adverb “why” is used
______________________________________
learned what, “Walk the plank,” when giving more information about
______________________________________
meant! a reason.
❑Where ❑When ❑Why What does a relative adverb do?
A relative adverb is used to give
_____________________________________
5. Deserted islands are ____ I like to
more details about a noun. It tells the
_____________________________________
explore the most!
reader exactly what the writer is
_____________________________________
❑Where ❑When ❑Why talking about.

Answer Key
Relative Adverbs Relative Adverbs
Exit Ticket Exit Ticket
Revise. Identify if the relative adverb is Create a sentence of your own using each
correct for the sentence. If the sentence is of the relative adverbs. Circle your
incorrect, correct it on the lines.
relative adverb and box the noun that is
• I could not wait to find the reason describes more about.
why we were going ashore!
Answers will vary
WHERE _______________________________
❑ Correct ❑ Incorrect
_______________________________
• I love the sea when I learned to
_______________________________
dream about adventure.
❑ Correct ❑ Incorrect
_______________________________
• I try to forget about the time WHEN ________________________________
where I dropped the anchor on
_______________________________
my foot!
❑ Correct ❑ Incorrect _______________________________
I love the sea where I
•________________________________ _______________________________
learned to dream about
________________________________ WHY __________________________________
adventure.
________________________________ _______________________________
• I try to forget about the
________________________________ _______________________________
time when I dropped the
________________________________ _______________________________
anchor on my foot!
________________________________
 Relative Adverbs Name: ___________________

For #1-6, choose the correct relative adverb to complete the sentence.
For #7-8, read the question and choose the correct answer.

1. July is the month _________ Mrs. Robinson invites all the

fourth graders over for a pool party!
a. why b. that c. when d. where

2. Mrs. Jenkins likes going to the beach, _________ she can lay
in the sun all day.
a. whom b. when c. where d. why

3. The earthquake was the reason _________ the building had

to be rebuilt.
a. that b. why c. whose d. when

4. I will never forget the day _________ I broke my ankle.

a. that b. why c. whose d. when

5. This is the beach _________ my husband and I got married.

a. whom b. when c. where d. why

6. Tell me __________ you don’t want to go to on the field trip.

a. why b. that c. when d. where

7. Which word in the sentence below is a relative adverb?

Mary likes to go to the library, where she can check out amazing books.
a. where b. check c. amazing d. when
8. Which sentence uses the relative adverb correctly?
a. I went to the restaurant where we first met.
b. I went to the restaurant why we first met.
c. I went to the restaurant that we first met.
d. I went to the restaurant when we first met.
#9-10 Use the relative adverb below in a sentence. Highlight, or
underline, the relative adverb.
9. why-____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
10. when-___________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
 Relative Adverbs Name: ___________________
Answer Key
For #1-6, choose the correct relative adverb to complete the sentence.
For #7-8, read the question and choose the correct answer.

1. July is the month _________ Mrs. Robinson invites all the

fourth graders over for a pool party!
a. why b. that c. when d. where

2. Mrs. Jenkins likes going to the beach, _________ she can lay
in the sun all day.
a. whom b. when c. where d. why

3. The earthquake was the reason _________ the building had

to be rebuilt.
a. that b. why c. whose d. when

4. I will never forget the day _________ I broke my ankle.

a. that b. why c. whose d. when

5. This is the beach _________ my husband and I got married.

a. whom b. when c. where d. why

6. Tell me __________ you don’t want to go to on the field trip.

a. why b. that c. when d. where

7. Which word in the sentence below is a relative adverb?

Mary likes to go to the library, where she can check out amazing books.
a. where b. check c. amazing d. when
8. Which sentence uses the relative adverb correctly?
a. I went to the restaurant where we first met.
b. I went to the restaurant why we first met.
c. I went to the restaurant that we first met.
d. I went to the restaurant when we first met.
#9-10 Use the relative adverb below in a sentence. Highlight, or
underline, the relative adverb.
Answers will vary
9. why-____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Answers will vary
10. when-___________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
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