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Grade 5

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Performance Summary

Student ScoreREADING

Reading Comprehension Multiple-Choice Items /18 Short-Response Open-Ended Item /2 Extended-Response Open-Ended Item /4

Robust Vocabulary /10

Total Student Reading Score /34

LANGUAGE ARTS Grammar /10 Spelling /10

WRITING /6

ORAL READING FLUENCY Passage 1 Words Correct Per Minute Passage 2 Words Correct Per Minute

(Bubble in the appropriate performance level.)Reading

Below Basic1–14

Basic (On-Level)15–23

Proficient (On-Level)24–30

Advanced31–34

Language Arts

Below Basic1–8


Proficient (On-Level)13–16

Advanced17–20

Writing

Below Basic1–2


Proficient (On-Level)5

Advanced6

Oral Reading Fluency

25th Percentile109 WCPM




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Theme 6Reading Comprehension

Read the article “Sylvia Earle: Deep Sea Pioneer” before

answering Numbers 1 through 7.

Sylvia Earle: Deep Sea Pioneer

Who is Sylvia Earle? You may not know her name, but you probably

know about the impact of her work. Dr. Sylvia Earle is the best known

female marine scientist in the world. Her love of exploring the ocean has

led to many important discoveries.

Sylvia Earle has led more than 60 expeditions over the world’s oceans.

She has devoted many years to the study of life in the sea. She has spent

more than 7,000 hours underwater. She has followed whales in the open

ocean. She has lived through close encounters with sharks. These were all

part of her life adventure.

Born in 1935, Sylvia

Earle met with resistance

from male scientists.

Some thought women

should not go on long

ocean trips. Determined

to explore the ocean,

she worked to find

ways around the people

standing between her and

her goals.

In 1970, she led the

first team of women

aquanauts (underwater

explorers) on an

expedition. She made

things happen! Other women scientists were proud to work with her. She

acted as a leader and served as a bright example. She was also friendly,

with a good sense of humor. One of her nicknames is “Her Deepness.”

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Theme 6Sylvia Earle has long believed in spreading the word about life

in the ocean and telling about the importance of preserving this

environment. Her 1995 book “Sea Change: A Message of the Oceans” talks

about protecting our oceans. She has published many books and articles

urging people to protect and save the waters of the world.

Her many accomplishments have been widely recognized. She is an

Explorer in Residence at the National Geographic Society. She has been

named by the Library of Congress as a Living Legend. In 1992, she

founded the Deep Ocean Exploration and Research (DOER) Marine

Operations. This organization provides leadership and advice on sub-sea

systems. And finally, one of her most amazing feats, she has walked along

the sea floor at a depth of more than 1,250 feet without being connected

to a ship on the surface. This is the greatest depth at which any diver has

ever walked!

As a leading marine scientist, Sylvia Earle has helped people think

about the ocean as home to many forms of life and to understand the

ocean’s great importance. Her curiosity, persistence, and courage have led

her on many adventures. Her adventures have changed our knowledge of

how the ocean works. Sylvia Earle has shown us why we need to protect

the earth’s oceans.

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Sylvia Earle’s Life

Born in Gibbstown, NJ

1930 1935 1955 1970 1977 1979 1995 1998 2000 Today

Graduated from college

Led a team of womenaquanauts on an ocean expedition

Participated in expeditionfollowing sperm whales

Walked on ocean floor at 1,250 feet

Wrote a book”S

Selected as Time Magazine’s Hero for the Planet

Named a Living Legend

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Theme 6Now answer Numbers 1 through 7. Base your answers on the

article “Sylvia Earle: Deep Sea Pioneer.”

1. Using the time line, which statement is true?

In 1930, Sylvia Earle was born.

In 1970, Sylvia Earle went on an expedition following whales.

In 1979, Sylvia Earle walked on the sea floor at 1,250 feet.

In 1998, Sylvia Earle was named a Living Legend.

2. Which of the following is a fact identified in the article?

Sylvia Earle has a friendly person with an interesting nickname.

Sylvia Earle has led more than 60 expeditions.

Sylvia Earle is the most important marine scientist.

Sylvia Earle is mostly concerned with life in the Pacific Ocean.

3. How was the team of aquanauts that Earle led DIFFERENT from other

teams?

All the scientists were women.

The team studied whales in the open ocean.

Earle spent more than 7,000 hours underwater.

A film crew followed the team on its underwater adventures.

4. Which of the following is an opinion from the article?

“She has followed whales in the open ocean.”

“Some thought women should not go on long ocean trips.”

“She was also friendly, with a good sense of humor.”

“She has published many books and articles urging people to protect

and save the waters of the world.”

5. Which of the following was Sylvia Earle doing in 1970?

Sylvia Earle was in a boat with several other women aquanauts

leading an expedition.

Sylvia Earle was in the DOER Marine Operations office.

Sylvia Earle was giving a reading from her book “Sea Change.”

Sylvia Earle was walking on the sea floor at a depth of 1250 feet.



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Theme 66. Which of the following is an opinion identified in the article?

Sylvia Earle led the first expedition of all women aquanauts.

Sylvia Earle has achieved many of her goals.

Sylvia Earle has written books and received awards.

Sylvia Earle is a remarkable ocean explorer.

7. Write a summary of the article describing Sylvia Earle’s life. Use relevant

and specific information from the article.READTHINKEXPLAIN



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Theme 6Read the story “Wild Man” before answering Numbers 8

through 14.

Wild Man by James M. Janik

illustrated by Gary Undercuffler

Nicknames get slapped on guys for crazy reasons. Flash Jackson is the

slowest kid on our block. Tiny Morgan towered over his mom before he’d

turned eleven.

But Wild Man’s nickname was perfectly legit. Whenever he pitched,

at least one out of three of his fastballs sailed into a new time zone. Stats

Jergens claimed that the odds of getting drilled by one of Wild Man’s

pitches were about as good as the odds of a Doberman wanting a steak.

Actually hitting one of Wild Man’s fastballs wasn’t an option. The kid

threw some serious heat, even for a twelve-year-old. Most of us squeezed

our eyes shut and prayed for survival. Very few of us bothered to swing.

After all, you can’t hit what you can’t see.

So we ducked. We flinched. We did a whole bunch of cowering. And

Wild Man never gave up a base hit—never, that is, until one sweltering

August day when something crazy came over me.



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On that afternoon, Icky Davis had just finished dodging four

fastballs. He marched off to first base with his free pass. A proud

grin showed off licorice-covered teeth. He’d survived.

As I watched Icky, the thought entered my head: What’s so great about

a walk?

I decided, then and there, that I wanted a hit. It had never been

done. As far as I could remember, only a few kids had even hit foul balls

off Wild Man. So I vowed to keep my eyes open and swing hard, then

maybe—just maybe—I’d hit the thing!

The first pitch sizzled a foot over my head. I swung anyway. It sure

sounded like a strike. The ball tipped my bat and hit the fence behind me.

Wild Man furrowed his eyebrows. He scratched his head. The umpire

called time and checked his glasses. No one seemed too sure about what

they’d just witnessed. My swing had definitely grabbed their attention.

Shrugging it off, Wild Man wound up and launched the next pitch.

I swung hard at the hissing blur somewhere down around my left ankle.

I tipped it again.

Loudmouth Peterson hollered, “How’d he do that?”

Wild Man’s eyes narrowed. No one had ever fouled off two pitches in

a row. “What are you trying to pull?” he asked.

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“Throw a strike and I’ll show you,” I answered boldly. The

sound of my knees knocking nearly drowned out my words.

At hearing my little speech, Wild Man’s eyeballs bulged like two fried

eggs. The first baseman sputtered as if he’d swallowed a pinecone.

As it happened, the next pitch sizzled straight at my gut. When I

gasped what I thought was my last breath, the baseball whistled just past

my belly button for ball one.

I actually saw it go by!

“So, you think you can hit my fastball?” I heard Wild Man say. His

glare sent shivers down my backbone. “Well, here comes a super-duper

heater. Just you try to hit it.”

I quivered, but my newfound confidence gave me hope. If he’d only

throw the next pitch within reach, I knew I could hit it. Just in case,

though, I prepared to duck.

Wild Man screwed himself into a great big ball and uncorked the

meanest, fastest fastball he’d ever thrown. I saw the baseball perfectly—

whizzing straight at my earlobe. I swung and ducked, then heard a loud

CRACK !

I dropped to my knees. I felt for blood. I waited for my pitifully short

life to pass before my eyes. But there weren’t any angels or harps—only

Stinky Sanders shouting at me to get up and run.

Wild Man’s nickname

was perfectly legit.

I clambered to my feet. The baseball rolled out into left field. Wild

Man’s pitch had hit my bat! I dashed to first base in a joyous stupor.

I would’ve celebrated except for what I saw out on the mound.

Wild Man fumed. His lips turned the color of a deep bruise. Then

he swaggered straight toward me. When he glanced toward our bench,

Cricket Alberts jumped three feet into the air. Shorty McNamara hid

behind a batting helmet. I peeked hopefully over my shoulder but saw

the umpire sprinting away across the diamond. I gulped.

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“Hey, you,” Wild Man began. He leaned close. I scrunched

my eyes shut, waiting for the punch.

“You sure got guts, Freddy,” he whispered so only I could hear.

I opened my left eye a smidgen. Wild Man had his hand out, meaning

to shake.

“Gee, thanks,” I stammered. I took his hand.

He grinned and crushed my fingers, then ambled back to the mound.

Since that day, I’ve been known as Fearless Freddy Forsythe—the only

kid with the guts to stand up to the legendary Wild Man.

Some nicknames are just crazy.

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Theme 6Now answer Numbers 8 through 14. Base your answers on the

story “Wild Man.”

8. What does Icky Davis do that serves to inspire Freddy?

He hits a home run.

He walks to first base.

He tells Wild Man to pitch a fastball.

He gives a speech to the team about courage.

9. Read these sentences from the story.

“You sure got guts, Freddy,” he whispered so only I could hear.

I opened my left eye a smidgen. Wild Man had his hand out,

meaning to shake.

“Gee, thanks,” I stammered. I took his hand.

He grinned and crushed my fingers, then ambled back to the

mound.

Which of the following sentences paraphrases this part of the story?

Wild Man has a perfect nickname because he throws wild pitches.

Freddie is scared of Wild Man when he tries to shake his hand.

Wild Man whispers to Freddie, shakes his hand, and ambles back

to the mound.

Wild Man and Freddie become friends after Freddie hits one of

Wild Man’s pitches.

10. Read the following sentence from the story:

“At hearing my little speech, Wild Man’s eyeballs bulged like

two fried eggs.”

Which literary device does the sentence use?

onomatopoeia

symbol

simile

personification



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11. How is the conflict resolved in the story?

Wild Man shakes hands with Freddie.

Freddy decides that he wants to get a hit.

The umpire calls time and checks his glasses.

Wild Man throws his fastest pitch at Freddy’s earlobe.

12. Based on the story, which of the following inferences can be made?

Freddy’s success changes how others see him.

Stats Jergens is not afraid of Wild Man’s pitches.

The crowd does not react loudly to Freddy’s success.

Wild Man changes his pitching style after Freddy’s hit.

13. What is the theme of this story?

Baseball is a dangerous sport.

Fear can help you play baseball better.

Being hit by a baseball is painful and scary

Showing courage can earn the respect of others.

14. Near the end of the story, why does Wild Man whisper when he tells

Freddy that Freddy has guts? Use relevant and specific information from

the story in your answer.READTHINKEXPLAIN

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Theme 6Read the poem “Rope Swing” before answering Numbers 15

through 20.

The Rope Swing

My hands were sweaty and the lake looked cold

as I took my place on the worn maple stump.

“Hey, get on with your swing, man, we’re gettin’ old!”

helpful friends shouted, as I heard my heart thump.

Now I’m not really timid, or not all the time,

but the rope we were using was hardly brand new.

No need to rush, right? I tugged on the line.

The branch felt strong—was I ready? Who knew?

Every kid on my block has swung over the lake.

Some stand and fidget, while others just do it.

I took a deep breath—a lot was at stake.

If I failed to let go, I knew surely I’d rue it.

Peer pressure did not push me off of my perch,

Nor duty, tradition, or trying to look good.

What made up my mind and set me off with a lurch,

was a big hairy spider dangling right where I stood!



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Theme 6Now answer Numbers 15 through 20. Base your answers on

the poem “The Rope Swing.”

15. Why did the author MOST LIKELY wrote this poem?

to explain how to make a rope swing.

to describe the woods around his house.

to convince people to be more careful.

to tell about an amusing childhood event.

16. Which line from the poem appeals to the sense of touch?

“My hands were sweaty and the lake looked cold “

“helpful friends shouted, as I heard my heart thump.”

“Some stand and fidget, while others just do it.”

“I took a deep breath—a lot was at stake.”

17. How does the speaker feel during MOST of the poem?

angry

nervous

talkative

delighted

18. Which of the following sentences BEST summarizes the action in the

second stanza?

The speaker feels timid because he is standing all alone on the

stump.

The speaker thinks about his situation as he checks the line and

the branch.

The speaker asks the others what the best way is to take off.

The speaker thinks the branch is too weak to support much

weight.



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Theme 619. Why does the speaker swing off the stump?

Someone pushes the speaker.

The speaker sees a big hairy spider.

The speaker wants to show off for the others.

The rope slips from the speaker’s hands by mistake.

20. What is the conflict in this poem?

The speaker is mad because he was pushed off the stump into the

lake.

The speaker is excited to jump in the lake and go swimming with

his friends.

The speaker is glad to be having fun swimming in the lake with all

his friends.

The speaker is nervous and doesn’t want to jump off the rope

swing into the lake.



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Robust Vocabulary

Read and answer Numbers 21 through 30. Read the sentence

and select the best word to fill in the blank in the sentence.

21. Phillip’s running speed was an to the track and field team.

asset

esteem

achievement

ordeal

22. Dirt, seeds, and pots are some items for a gardener to have.

regal

secure

customary

essential

23. In search of a flat place to build, the settlers examined the .

summit

ordeal

tranquility

terrain

24. After days of sailing, the explorers were tired of at the sun.

bickering

investing

squinting

cramping

25. My dog is upset, so be sure not to him.

provoke

invest

appall

poise

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26. Every evening, the couple can be seen taking their

stroll.

essential

customary

exceptional

dismal

27. The tiny rowboat in the enormous waves.

jettisoned

ignited

floundered

isolated

28. I had to stretch my leg because it felt .

invested

cramped

streamlined

ignited

29. We were running late so we had time to fix our breakfast.

equivalent

essential

accustomed

insufficient

30. Deep in the woods, the small hermit’s cottage was very .

isolated

poised

appalled

laden

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Theme 6Grammar

Read and answer Numbers 31 through 40.

31. Which of the following sentences uses an irregular verb correctly?

The cookbook claimed the recipe feeded ten.

When my brother broke my CD, I forgave him.

In three months, my sister growed three inches!

When the bell rung, everyone left the classroom.

32. In which of these sentences is the underlined word incorrect?

Aunt May is here, and she’d love to see your room.

The bottom bunk is mine, and the top bunk is yours.

These flowers are beautiful, and they’re quite rare.

Thank you, Tamara, your really a great friend.

33. Which of these book titles is written correctly?

A History Of The British Isles

Tales of Triumph

“Manuelito of Costa Rica”

The winter Queen

34. Read this sentence.

I finally found my pen where it had fallen behind the desk.

Which phrase describes fallen in this sentence?

future tense of fall

past tense of fall

present participle of fall

past participle of fall

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35. In which of these sentences is the underlined word

incorrect?

I have a little homework, and I’ll do it after dinner.

I’d invite June to the party, but she probably would’nt enjoy it.

The cat basked in the sun and licked its’ shiny coat.

This salsa looks great, but I can’t get the lid off the jar.

36. The following are return addresses from letters. Which is

punctuated correctly?

45 Kingsley Ave

Northport, Mass, 42669

May 24, 1968

111 Morgan BLVD.

Chicago IL 43728

Nov, 18 2003

96 Young Hill Rd.

Greenwood, ME 04268

Sept. 14, 2006

213 Elm Street

Pleasantville Ohio

January 1, 2004

37. Which of the following sentences uses an irregular verb correctly?

The icicle was freezen to the roof’s edge.

I was able to outruned the other racers on the track.

When I thrown the ball, it whet over the catcher’s head.

When he heard yelling, the superhero sprang into action.

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Theme 638. Which sentence contains an adverb that makes a comparison?

The road is bumpy so you need to drive slowly.

Finish your papers quickly and put them here on the desk.

Tory has a new piano teacher, and he is playing better every day.

By the time we arrived at the store, it was, unfortunately, closed.

39. Which of these sentences is incorrect?

We drove around but couldn’t find no place to park.

He isn’t a great guitarist, but he is not untalented either.

I won’t be at practice later because I have no time to spare.

We don’t think the water supply will last a month.

40. Which of the following is written correctly?

“Alexis, my dear,” said Aunt Julia, “why don’t you wear your

new dress?”

“I want to go, too,” whined Thomas. If I have to stay here, I’ll

be bored!”

“I can hear you perfectly, said Stella to Stanley, even from

up here.”

“All hands on deck!” bellowed the captain, and I mean now!


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Theme 6Spelling

Read sentences 41 through 50. Choose the sentence that has

the underlined word misspelled. If none of the underlined

words are misspelled, choose the answer No mistake.

41. These tires will provide traction on snow and ice.

Please remain in your seat and don’t interrupt.

Now the teacher will dictate the French lesson.

No mistake

42. We need a replacement to fill Terry’s spot.

Gretchen liked the rerangement of the furniture.

I turned to my friend for some reassurance.

No mistake

43. The council discussed the uncollectable taxes.

The trail was made impassable by snow.

Diego’s excuse seemed really unbelievable.

No mistake

44. The picture is clear, but the audeo is muffled.

I’m not sure why magnets attract iron.

The fifth graders gathered in the auditorium.

No mistake

45. Gretchen paddled through the marsh in her kayack.

We took the elevator from the foyer of the hotel to our room.

Willy swung on the bars in the playground like a chimpanzee.

No mistake

46. The announcer repeated the cyclone warning.

The new trails will be open to bicyclists.

The fire truck pulled up to the hidrant.

No mistake


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XXXXX47. Our team will undoubtedly win.

The peppers were impossibly hot.

This plastic baby cup is unbreakable.

No mistake

48. The swimming pool smelled of chlorine.

Tran’s project was a replica of a Greek temple.

Leanne searched for the map in the allmanac.

No mistake

49. This kitchen looks like a disaster hit it!

The events were given in chronological order.

Before we begin, let’s sinkronize our watches.

No mistake

50. Sandy ate the yogurt after removing the lid.

The pudding was made with eggs, milk, and vanila.

Javier dreamed of working with coyote in a zoo.

No mistake

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Writing Prompt

Read the following information about Amelia Earhart before

responding to the prompt at the end of the articles.

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Born inKansas

Graduated fromhigh schoolin Illinois

Became the first woman to fly across theAtlantic Ocean with Wilmer Stultz andLouis E. Gordon

Completedflyinglessons

Broke the women’sflying altitude record

Became first womanto fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean

Wrote The Fun of It, RandomRecords of my Own Flying and of Women in Aviation

Began round-the-world flight which resulted in her disappearance

First person to fly solofrom Hawaii to California

Helped start the Ninety-Nines,an organization for female pilots

Wrote book 20 Hrs., 40 Min. Our Flight in the Friendship about her flight across the Atlantic Ocean

1897 1916 1921 1922 1928 1929 1932 1935 1937

Achievements of Amelia Earhart


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Amelia Earhart,

Pioneer of the Sky

Amelia Earhart was born in Atchison, Kansas on July 24, 1897. She

began taking flying lessons in the early 1920s and soon after purchased

her own plane. In June 1928, Earhart flew across the Atlantic Ocean with

Wilmer Stultz and Louis E. Gordon. This made her the first woman to

fly across the Atlantic Ocean. She received much recognition after this

achievement.

In 1932, Amelia Earhart successfully attempted and became the

first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean. Since she was only a

passenger on her flight in 1928, she wanted to prove that she was a capable

pilot. She was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and several other

awards for her solo transatlantic flight.

In 1937, Earhart’s goal was to become the first woman to fly around

the world. After one failed effort, Earhart had to have her plane rebuilt.

On June 1, she began her second attempt to fly around the world. On July

2, when Earhart was almost two-thirds through her journey, her plane

vanished over the Pacific Ocean.

Many people have speculated on what happened to Earhart. However,

no one really knows what occurred on her last flight. Today, we remember

her daring spirit and her belief that women could do anything. Amelia

Earhart once said, “Women must try to do things as men have tried.

When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others.”

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The World News

Famous Pilot Disappears

by John Rose

July 3, 1937

New Guinea—Where is the famous

female pilot, Amelia Earhart?

Yesterday, Amelia Earhart and

her navigator, Fred Noonan, left New

Guinea for Howland Island. Earhart

was trying to be the first woman to fly

around the world. She departed from

Miami, Florida on June 1. They arrived

in New Guinea at the end of June. Their

next stop was supposed to be Howland

Island.

Howland Island is only 1 1/2 miles

long and sits in the southwestern Pacific

Ocean. Earhart knew it would be hard

to find such a small landing site. To

prepare, she and Noonan took almost

everything off their plane, and loaded it

with extra fuel. Earhart felt they would

need the extra fuel to find and land on

the small island.

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Itasca

was nearby to provide radio contact.

Three other U.S. ships were placed

along Earhart’s route with their lights

blazing. Earhart seemed well prepared

to reach Howland Island safely.

Soon after Earhart and Noonan

took off yesterday, they ran into bad

weather. This made navigating difficult.

The plane made radio contact with the

Itasca a few times, but after a few hours

all contact was lost. A rescue effort was

launched and rescuers searched the air

and sea.

There has been no trace of Amelia

Earhart, Fred Noonan, or the plane.

Rescuers are continuing their search, but

hopes of finding Earhart and Noonan

are bleak.


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Amelia Earhart was an adventurous pioneer in aviation.

Think about what you have learned about Amelia Earhart from the various

resources.

Now write a research report about Amelia Earhart’s life and accomplishments.

Planning Sheet

Use this space to make your notes before you begin writing. The writing on this

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Begin writing here. The writing on this page and the next

WILL be scored.

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Oral Reading Fluency

John Glenn accomplished something that very few people have,

and perhaps more amazingly, he has accomplished this remarkable

feat twice.

Born in 1921, John Glenn learned to fly airplanes at a small airport

in a little town in Ohio. Then, as a young man, he served as a combat

pilot in two wars and he went to college to become an engineer. In 1959,

he was selected to be one of the first astronauts. On February 20, 1962,

John Glenn became the first American to orbit earth in a spaceship

called Friendship 7. When he returned to earth, New York City welcomed

him with a ticker tape parade. John Glenn then entered the world of

politics ready to live a life that was more “down to earth.”

Thirty-six years later, John Glenn accepted a second invitation for a

space expedition, this time in a shuttle. On October 29, 1998, he lifted

off again in the Space Shuttle Discovery. At age 77, he was the oldest

astronaut to fly in space. His mission was to help scientists study the

effects of aging on the body during space flight. Luckily for him, the

landing was different. When Discovery re-entered the atmosphere, the

slowing of the spacecraft exerted a pressure three times greater than

gravity. On Friendship 7, the earlier flight, the pressure had been six

times greater than gravity.

One aspect, however, was the same. John Glenn returned home a

hero, welcomed by another ticker tape parade.

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27Oral Reading Fluency

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Sari, her younger brother Angelo, and their parents had just moved

to Pine Road, and today they were excited because they could finally

explore the mysterious woods behind their house. As they walked

through the woods on the trail they had found, Sari said, “Stay close to

me, because you never know what animals we might find out here.”

“We’re wilderness explorers,” Angelo exclaimed loudly, “maybe we’ll

discover a waterfall or see a bear!”

“Don’t let your imagination run away with you,” his sister said, but,

just as she spoke the words, a long loud howl filled the air. Could it be a

wolf or a mountain lion? Angelo worried, giving in to his imagination.

He ran to his sister and threw his arms around her making certain to

place himself directly behind her. Sari took a deep breath and said,

attempting to sound brave, “It’s coming from that direction.”

“Let’s go home,” Angelo begged, but Sari pulled away and took a

step toward the sound.

“Eee-ow!” the creature yowled again. Sari suddenly recognized the

sound and determined where the pathetic cries were coming from. She

walked about twenty steps toward a tall pine tree and spotted a striped

kitten clutching a branch about eight feet overhead. Sari and Angelo

ran home to get their parents to help them rescue the stranded kitten.

As they were racing home, they both had a good laugh.

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