The World's Tiniest Bird One of the most amazing birds in the world is also the tiniest—the incredible bee hummingbird. This minuscule bird is a native of Cuba and the Isle of Pines, where itis called “el zunzun.” Its scientific name is Mellisuga helenae. Appearance and Size ‘Abee hummingbird is about two inches long—about the length of a house key. About half that length is in its beak and fail, The bee hummingbird is about 1.7 grams. TI that's less than a dime weighs! The bee hummingbird, like all hummingbirds, has a large appetite. Its food of choice is the nectar of brightly colored flowers. The hummingbird is able to digest Is food very quickly, so i's ready meal ina hurry. It has to eat almost constantly because its so tiny and needs calories 10 since its heart beats about 1,200 times each minute! The total lories per day—may not seem like much, ate the way for anew create energy. It needs lots of energy, amount that hummingbirds eat—about three to seven cal but that's actually « lot when you consider how tiny hummingbirds are. If humans hummingbirds did, they would hove to eat more than 225 hamburgers each day! Flight Hummingbirds like the bee hummingbird fly about 25 to 30 miles per hour, although some can fly up to about 60 miles per hour. Plus, they can hover in one place. They*e also the only birds that con fly backward. Their wings beat as fast as 100 times per second. Try tapping your pencil 100 times on your desk and see how long it f0KES 5 amg humming” comes you. Youll realize why the hummingbird is so amazing, from the sound made by the rapid beating of the bird's tiny wings. en akin Rs Rack) Bese |. Ahelicopter can hover above the freeway. ® fly quickly ® remain in one place in the air . The minuscule bee hummingbird is the tiniest bird in the world ® very small ® unattractive An athlete may have a larger appetite than someone who does not exercise much. © desire for food © desire for sleep | The incredible hummingbird is the only bird that can fly both forward and backward. ® extraordinary ® enormous The rapid beating of a hummingbird's heart uses lots of energy ® very fast ® weakHow do the headings help you understand this article? Ce tere RU Re Imagine that the author wants to add information about the colors of the bee hummingbird Under which heading should this information be placed? © “Flight” ® “Appearance and Size” © none of the above ® “Food” Which of these would be a good heading for the first paragraph of the article? © "Nest Building” ® “Name” © none of the above © “Beak Shape” The hummingbird’s name comes from ® the way it breathes ® its heart rate © the way it sings while in flight © the rapid beating of its wings Write the number on the left next to its matching detail on Pura approximate length in inches of a bee hummingbird approximate top speed in miles per hour that a bee hummingbird can fly approximate number of beats per minute of a bee hummingbird’s heart approximate mass in grams of a bee hummingbird number of times that a hummingbird's wings can beat in one second Dna Re Mc eu Meee et ool untae sGwen’‘s Music Clutching her music folder, Gwen hurried toward her piano teacher's house. She was nervous because she was going to play a new piece, a sonata she had picked out herself. If she played well, Ms. King would let her perform it in the recital. Unfortunately, Gwen was no longer certain she liked the music. Turning the corner, she saw an elderly man step off the curb. A car was racing toward him. “Stop!” she yelled, leaping forward and pulling the man to safety. Music sheets fluttered from her dropped folder and scattered everywhere. Gwen stooped to gather them up. ‘How can Irepay you?" the man asked. Gwen just shook her head shyly. “A good deed should always be rewarded,” he declared. “Tell me your heart's desire.” Gwen looked toward her instructor's house. “I wish had a better piece to perform,” she sighed wistfully, “but i's too late. Only Merlin the magician could change it now.” The man picked up a sheet of music from the pavement. “Don't forget this one,” he said as he handed it to her. "You hove a kind heart, and that is the sweetest music of all.” Gwen tucked the sheet into her folder. Then, remembering that Ms. King had no patience for tardy students, she rushed down the street Later, at the piano, Gwen looked at her music in dismay. It was the sheet the man had given her, and it was completely unfamiliar. Ms. King signaled impatiently for Gwen to begin. Hesitantly at first, and then more confidently, Gwen's fingers moved over the keys. She played os if she had practiced the piece a hundred times. “That was beautiful!” Ms. King exclaimed. “It will be perfect in the recital” Gwen looked more closely at the handwritten sheet of music. “For a Kind Heart,” the title said, Then her eyes widened as she read the name of the composer: Merlin Perc RU fluttered recital a musical performance or concert ____ moved with quick, light movements piece of instrumental music alarm or disappointment ___ a person who writes music with sad longingCe re Rms call ACN mTT eey Cen support your answer. Daa) Cel TR ee a |. Why does Gwen help the old man? @® She thinks he is a famous composer © Sheis a kind person, and he needed help. © She hopes he will give her a reward, © She thinks he will be angry if she doesn't .. Why does the man help Gwen? ® She saved his life and didn't ask for a reward. © She is beautiful. © She paid him to write new music for her ® He thinks she is a princess. . Who is the man Gwen helps? ® Gwen's long-lost grandfather © amagician named Merlin ® a famous composer named Mr. Lin ® Ms. King’s husband DN RON can ace uns A Main Character * astreet near a music teacher's house Supporting Character She helps a magician, and he rewards her with beautiful new music. Setting * Gwen Problem * Ms. King Solution * Gwen isnt confident that she chose the right music for her recital. DR RRs us eau tieSacagawed’s Stor When Meriwether Lewis and William Clark explored the American West, they led a group of about 30 men—and one teenage girl. She was a Shoshone Native American named Sacagawea Sacagawea was the wife of a fur trader named Charbonneau Because Charbonneau could speak a Native American language, Lewis and Clark hired him as an interpreter for their expedition Charbonneau brought his young wife with him The expedition was headed for the Pacific Ocean. It was a dangerous journey. Sometimes they paddled boats up rivers, and other times they walked. It was a difficult trek for the men. Imagine how hard it must have been for Sacagawea—she was carrying a baby on her back! You might think a 17-year-old girl with a baby would be a hindrance to the expedition. But she was actually a big help. She showed the men where to find edible wild plants and helped them make clothing and shoes from animal hides. When one of the boats nearly overturned in rough waters, Sacagawea rescued important papers that fell overboard. She also showed that the expedition was peaceful. When native tribes saw a woman with the men, they knew the explorers were not dangerous: When the expedition reached the Rocky Mountains, they encountered a group of Shoshone people. Their chief was Sacagawea’s brother! He helped the explorers get horses 1o moke the treacherous crossing over the mountains Finally, in November 1805, the expedition reached ‘i i i ‘Sacagawea was about 17 when she the Pacific Ocean. Thanks in part to a teenage girl, they Sea eed cake pine had reached their goal! Hor son was two months old Suen ud co Rian Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were part of the first expedition to reach the top of Mount Everest ® ashow ® a group making a journey of exploration . An interpreter rewrote the ancient Latin text into modern English. ® arperson who resolves arguments ® a person who translates irom one language to another . Getting too litle sleep is a hindrance to learning new things. ® something that is helpful ® something that makes a situation difficult . We encountered a rattlesnake in the middle of the trail ® came across or met © counted one by one . Many ships ran into rocks in the treacherous waters that surrounded the reef. ® very dangerous ® having many deep ditches hf iy at i PEPPYPer CU UK ase ty ‘Gnd capti - Lad (eer R Ute e ree 1. Why did Lewis and Clark hire Charbonneau to join the expedition? @® He could speak a Native American language. © He knew how to find food and make clothing © They wanted his wife to come along ® He knew how to paddle a boat 2. How did Sacagawec’s brother help the expedition? @® He wos an interpreter for the Shoshone. © He helped them get horses ® He guided them over the Rocky Mountains. © He took care of Sacagawea's son, 3. When did the expedition get to the Pacific Ocean? @® November 1804 ® April 1805 © November 1805 © The passage does not soy eeu euros Write D if it’s a detail. Write X if the information is not in the passage. Sacagawea rescued William Clark when he fell in the river. Sacagawea was married fo the expeditions interpreter. Sacagawea helped the men find food and make clothing. Sacagawec helped the Lewis and Clark expedition reach their goal. Sacagawea's brother was a Shoshone chief. PO Re Rs role Pea astae a Pluto the Space Cat My cat, Pluto, is from outer space, and I can prove it. First, he rejects any type of cat food and insists on eating dog food instead. This annoys my dog, Terra, because is her food that Pluto keeps eating. While Terra whines over her empty dish, Pluto casually grooms himself—s if he has not just stolen food from a canine five times his size! Second, Pluto hums instead of purrs. You would recognize it if you heard it. Most cats purr when they are comfortable and content, but Pluto hums just to hear himself humming, I think he's frying to communicate with other alien cats. Why else would he spend so much time staring up at the sky? While other cats skulk through the darkness, pretending to be fierce tigers, Pluto sis on my windowsil, gazing up at the stars with his tail twitching. I'm conwinced he's homesick Finally, Pluto does things I have never seen normal cats do. When were eating dinner, Pluto perches on top of the extra chair. And when we have family meetings, Pluto not only attends but meows os if he’s giving us his opinion! I'm positive that he C understands our conversations. Once, my sister suggested we find a new ® home for Pluto. He gave her the evil eye for weeks My mom doesn't think Pluto's behavior is weird. Lots of cats prefer dog food, she says. She claims not to hear the humming, ond she says that many cats enjoy staring at the sky. She even says that pets often act like they are people! I dont accept that; Pluto is unique. Any day now, I expect a flying saucer to whisk him away to his home plane, — Isure will miss my space cat! (MONDAY, ‘Match each word from the story to its definition on the right. ea rejects * demonds insists * to sneak about in a secret way annoys © staring in wonder skulk * refuses gazing * moving suddenly twitching * bothers or angers TT LT |DU ROU Rue Ra Seta ee Cid Write the descriptions in the Venn diagram. —_normal cat purrs hums meows. acts like a person understands conversation eats cat food stares at the sky WTC a Rite kan ko UCU Ca Pluto must be homesick for his home planet. Most cats purr when they are content. The family should find a new home for Pluto. Pluto's behavior is weird. Pluto likes to eat Terra's food PPG au ce Sma RO kg (RIDAY opinion,Ruler of the Rivers The anaconda glides silently through dark waters, ready to strike at unsuspecting prey. This snake is massive, but you probably won't see it. The bulk ofits body lies hidden beneath the surface ofthe river, its nostri the only sign of is presence. The anaconda may not be the longest snake on record, but itis certainly the largest. An anaconda can weigh as much os 550 pounds. ig that they are known to dine on deer, small crocodiles, and, in rare cases, Anacondas are so bit ‘ain forests of South America— people! Don't worry, though. Mest anacondas live deep within ther farther than most people ever venture. How can anacondas grow so big? Anacondas are part of the boa family. Boos are big lean in order to climb trees. Anacondas, however, snakes, but most are slender. They have to b das can grow to be enormous because the water usually live in water. Scientists think that anacon: can support their large size ‘oss an anaconda, it's best not to get too close. They have a striking animals. The Tf you ever come acr distance of up to 25 feet! In the wild, this helps the anaconda hunt large, fast anaconda strikes quickly, sinking its teeth info its the animal. As the anaconda holds on, it squeezes out every bit of air, making prey and wrapping its strong body around it impossible for its prey to breathe. The animal dies from suffocation or from bleeding caused by crushed bones. This isnt a pretty way to die, but the cnaconda has mastered this hunting method to perfection. The anaconda has nothing to fear from other animals. With its giant size and stealthy habits, the anaconda easily rules the rivers of the rain forest nit act uo Race nab bealica |. The anaconda is ready to strike at its prey. © tohit forcefully © to stop working in protest . The anaconda is not the longest snake on record ® acollection of known facts ® a flat disc on which sound is recorded . The anaconda’s stealthy habits help it surprise its prey. ® quiet and sneaky ® dishonest .. Most boas are lean so they can climb trees © torest on or against something ® having little to no fat . Itis best not to get close to an anaconda: © to shut ® near The anaconda rules the rivers of the rain forest ® laws or regulations ® to have control overDe Reece Le MU Wg elec et f ek pcre lla ia eee eae 1. What was the author's purpose in writing this passage? ® to frighten © toentertain ® to inform © to persuade 2. Which of these is not a way that anacondas kill their prey? ® poisoning with venom © suffocating ® crushing bones ® none of the above ! 3. What does venture mean in this passage? ® tosleep © toread ® tohunt © to travel n = Cau ue eM DESO As tare ok ae Anacondas can weigh as much as 550 pounds Anacondas are hard to see in the tree branches where they hide. Anacondas strike quickly, Anacondas are large, dangerous snakes Anacondas squeeze their prey 1o death Pet anacondas have escaped into the swamps of Florida, Research this topic Ce una usSoe Deborah Samson, Secret Soldier Deborah stared at the poster nailed to the wall of the town meeting hall. It said, “To every ‘able-bodied man and boy—protect your freedom ‘and preserve your liberty! Join the army today!” the revolution as much as any man or boy—maybe even more so. She in the French and Indian War. Deborah Deborah wanted fo fight in had been on her own ever since her father had died i remembered her father's passionate belief in @ free, self-governing America. She wanted 10 fight knew that the recruiters would never let a girl join the army. for the country she loved, but she Feeling dejected, she turned oway from the poster and trudged home arrived at the boarding house where she lived, she had thought of an y of her room, Deborah contemplated her reflection in the mirror. She cut her long, glossy hair. Next, Deborah dragged the old trunk of din it for suitable clothing. She rummaged aroun’ iculously large for her, but Deborah used the fight. She stared in the mirror again. “Not foo er disguise work? By the time Deboral ingenious plan. In the privacy grabbed a pair of scissors on her father's belongings from under her bed and put on her father’s shirt and pants They were ridi scissors to trim the pants ‘and a belt to cinch them bad,” she thought. Then she hurried to the recruiting station. Would h here to sign up? the officer “Hello, young man. Are you .dded, wondering if he could behind the table asked. Deborah no hear her heart pounding in her chest. “Well, son, what's your name?” Deborah responded automatically, “Er Rer-r-robert. Yes, Robert, um. ..Shirlliffe.” She hoped she sounded convincing, “Well, Robert Shirtliffe, welcome to the army!” The officer smiled Deborah could hardly believe it. Her plan had worked. No one knew the army's newest recruit was a gitl! Cee uu ee kL cashakakel the sentence. Deborah used a belt fo cinch her pants around her waist ® tomake something easy ® to fasten tightly . Her ingenious plan was to pretend to be a boy. ® very clever ® magical . She rummaged through old clothing, looking for pants and a shirt © sold for a low price ® moved things around in search of something As Deborah contemplated the poster on the wall, she thought about her father ® viewed carefully © painted . Deborah trudged down the road to the boarding house, mat cried ® walked slowly and heavily . Feeling dejected, she walked home sadly. ® depressed ® unloved oeCircle the genre of this passage. Give details to support your answer, historical fiction ance Acton Draw a line to identify each story element. eae Main Character * Deborah wants to join the army, but girls are not allowed. Supporting Character * Deborah disguises herself as a boy. Setting © army recruiting officer © America at the start of the Revolutionary War * Deborah Samson ak ns ae ae Rca Deborah thinks of a plan that might get her into the army. Deborah's father dies in the French and Indian War. Deborah's disguise fools the recruiting officer. Deborah reads a recruiting poster in the town meeting hall Deborah cuts her hair and puts on her dad's old clothes For much of American history, women were not allowed to serve in combat (fighting) roles in the military. Do you think this was a good policy? Why or why not?I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth Iwandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high ofr vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, Anost, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. Continuous as the stars that shine ‘And twinkle on the Milky Way, They stretched in never-ending line ‘Along the margin of a bay Ten thousand saw I at a glance, Tossing their heads in sprightly dance 3. The waves beside them danced; but they Outdid the sparkling waves in glee ‘A poet could not but be gay, In such a jocund company: I gazed—and gazed—bu litle thought What wealth the show to me had brought: For off, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude; {And then my heart with pleasure fils, ‘And dances with the daffodils. * cheerful « the state of being alone * a boundary or edge © a great number © quietly sad or thoughtful * complete happinessPO Orsi Iwas as lonely os a cloud. A crowd of daffodils danced in the breeze The flowers looked like the stars in the Milky Way. Watching the flowers made me wealthy L._ What rhyme scheme does the poet use? ® ABBA © ABCABC ® ABABCC © AABBCC 2. Which ofthese is not an example of personification (giving human qualities to nonhuman things)? ® Iwondered lonely as a cloud © The waves beside them danced ® daffodils... tossing their heads © continuous as the stars that shine 3. What is the point of view of this poem? ® first person (T/ we’) © third person Che’/'she’/ they ® second person (you © Itconnot be determined ere heh hu ei uk Ae looked for a long time at the cheerful sight and felt glad Now when I'm bored or sad, Iremember the daffodils and feel happy again. While I was out walking, I saw a field of daffodils beside a lake There were thousands of flowers along the edge of a bay. Pa aka eae ah ek area DeWIEER’S A Rising Star ‘As 20 nervous sludents crowded around, the drama teacher taped a sheet of paper fo the bulletin board by the auditorium door. It was the cast list for the school play. Jake scanned the list for his name, but it wasn't there. Instead, he saw his best friend's name at the top of the list. “Look, Dan!” Jake exclaimed. "You got the main part. Youte going to be the star of the play!” Dan looked apprehensive. He gulped and glanced up at the drama teacher. “Im not sure thot Im ready for such o big role, Mr. Thompson,” he said. ‘Im not confident that I can learn al! hose lines in time” Mr. Thompson gave Dan a reassuring pat on the back. Then he raised his hands and motioned for silence “I know not everyone got a speaking part and some of you are disappointed, but I have jobs for everyone,” Mr. Thompson told the students. “Well need people to work on sets, costumes, lights, sound, and publicity. Think about what you'd like fo do, and well discuss it at tomorrow's rehearsal.” Inall the commotion, Dan hadn't noticed Joke slink away. He found him around the corner, leaning against the auditorium wall. Joke was staring glumly at his feet “Im sorry, Jake,” Dan said. “You deserve that part a lot more than I do Youte better at memorizing lines than Iam, and you're a better actor, too.” Joke shrugged and forced himself to smile. “I's okoy,” he replied “Lwatched you at the audition, and you did a fantastic job. Youll be terrific! And don't worry—I| help you learn your lines. We can practice during lunch and recess every day.” Dan smiled and nodded appreciatively. With the help of his best friend, maybe he really could pull this off ‘epprehensive audition confident |. We will wear our costumes at the dress for the play. 2. studied all weekend, so lam that I will pass the test. 3. Iwas nervous about the big math test, but Mom gave me a hug and told me that I would do great 4. Ali really wants to be in the talent show, so she’s going to sing her favorite song at the }. Some people are isnetanten to be chek — about going to the dentist, but thereWhat “rising star” does the title of this story refer to? Explain why. ee ae 1. What genre of fiction is this story? ® historical fiction © fable ® science fiction © realistic fiction 2. What is the setting of this story? ® a theater ® Dan's house © aschool © Jake's house 3. Who is Mr. Thompson? ® the drama teacher ® Dan's father © The passage doesn't say © Jake's coach Write B if it happens before the story takes place. Write D if it happens during the story. Write A if it happens after the story tokes place. Jake feels bad because he didn't get a role in the play. Dan does a great job acting in the play, and Jake is very proud of him Dan learns that he got the lead role in the schoo! play. ‘Auditions are held for the school play Joke promises fo help Dan memorize his lines. Pee Ue Explain your answer.Ifyou ever isten to skateboarders folk, you might think theyre conversing in a new language! They ‘with names lke “oll” and “grind.” If they soy @ skateboarder is “goofy,” they don't mean 1s her skateboord with her right foot in front instead of her left tolk about tricks she’s silly! “Goofy” means that she rid How Skateboarding Began ‘Skateboarding was stared by California surfers in he 1950s. They wanted something to do when the waves weren't good for surfing, so they ‘attached roller-skate wheels 10 flat boards and rode the boards down hile. Riders said it ft ike surfing on the sidewalk! These early skateboards had wheels made of clay or steel that were slippery and dangerous. Rubber wheels were on improvement, but the skateboards were stil hard tosteer. Finally, people develo} ped plastic wheels, raised noses ar ‘connect the wheels othe board) to make boords better. As skateboards got safer, popularity all over the country ind tails, and new frucks (the parts that ateboarding gained Jumps and Tricks . Inthe late 1970s, a skateboarder named Alan Gelfand invented ew tick. He kicked down on the tal of his skateboard and propelled it into the air! Gelfand's nickname wos “Olli,” so that's what people called his jump. Soon, other skateboarders were doing oles and inventing thrling new ticks, 100. They tied siding down railings, curbs, or other edges on the skateboards trucks instead of on its wheels This trick was named a “grind.” Some riders tried ‘skateboarding in empty swimming pools. Going up and down the steep sides gove them more speed and let them do higher jumps. Skateboarders called this “ver” skating, (Vert"is short for ‘verical’] Many cites opened skateboard parks wilh steep curves, bowls, and ramps. on ee eee ie pads, and wrist guards for safety. ‘Skateboarding Today Today, people all over the wi ‘own ramps for vert skating. Other ri skateboarders in sports contests lke the X Gar «an Olympic® sport! rid enjoy skateboarding. Skateboarders go to parks or construct their ders enjoy freestying, oF riding on flat ground. Millions of people watch mes, Some people even propose that skateboarding become Use the words from the passage to fill in the blanks. propose ramps |. The space shuttle was into space by booster rockets. 2. A skateboard’s wheels are to parts called trucks 3. Our teacher told us to stop with each other during class. Y. Ii’s easier to push objects up than it is to lift ther m 5.1 ____ that we have a class party this Friday Eee eePRC UL RMU Teter Cry [enero y Ce oe i eC What was the author's purpose in writing this passage? © toentertain © to persuade ® to inform ® totella story |. What is the structure of this nonfiction article? ® chronological (order of events) ® compare/contrast © cause/effect © problem/solution . Who invented the sport of skateboarding? ® Alan Gelfand ® Goofy and Ollie © California surfers © MX Write the letter of each cause next to its matching effect. Causes Effects A Surfers wanted something to do when the Skateboards were safer. waves weren't good for surfing They invented skateboards. B Plastic wheels and better trucks were developed ‘ _______ any cities opened skateboord parks. C People rode skateboards in empty swimmi G Ply swimming pools Other skateboarders invented more tricks D Vert skating became popular. The steep sides let skateboarders go E Alan Gelfand discovered how to do a jump. faster and jump higher. foil Do you think skateboarding should become an Olympic® sport? Why or why not?Mercury and the Workmen A ae was chopping wood by a river accidentally dropped his ox info a deep pool. Being thus deprived of the means of his livelihood, he sat down on the bank and lamented his misfortune. The god Mercury appeared and demanded to know the cause of his tears. After the workman told his tale, Mercury plunged into the stream He soon reappeared, carrying a golden ox. ‘Is this what you lost” Mercury inquired. When the workman said the ax was not his, Mercury dived beneath the water a second time. This time he returned with a silver ax and again asked the workman if it was his. When the workman said it was not, Mercury dived into the pool for the third time and brought out the workman's lost ax. The workman claimed it and expressed his gratitude for its recovery. Mercury was so pleased with the workman's honesty that he gave him the golden and silver axes in addition to his own, When the workman returned to his village, he told his friends all that had happened. One of them resolved to get the same good fortune for himself. He ran fo the river and threw his ax into the pool. Then he sat down and began to weep. Mercury appeared to him just as he had hoped. “Why are you weeping?” Mercury asked. When the workman explained the cause of his grief, Mercury plunged into the stream and brought out a golden ax. “Is this your ax?" he asked The workman seized the golden ax greedily and declared that it was the very same ax he had lost. Mercury, displeased by his deceit, not only took away the golden «x but refused to recover for him the ax he had thrown into the pool. lamented livelihood misfortune ‘dishonest man uses tricks, and lies to get what he wants. . The colonists farmed and fished for their . Should criminals be of their right to vote? . Granny the loss of her youth . The snowstorm was a great for the mountain climbers. .. We wrote thank-you notes to show our for the giftseu ee Rig es ra ELLY 7p isla bated UE Loca) ee ae 1. What genre of fiction is this story? ® historical fiction © fable ® science fiction ® realistic fiction 2. What is the setting of this story? ® a forest with a river ® aRoman city © afarm © aused car lot 3. What does the first workman receive for his honesty? ® abag of gold and silver ® agolden ax in addition to his own ax © asilver ax in addition to his own ax © asilver ox and a golden ax in addition to his own ax Put the events in order. Write I, 2, 3, 4, or 5 next to each one. Mercury gives the workman a golden ax, a silver ax, and the ax he lost. ‘workman accidentally drops his ax in a river. The second workman throws his ax and then lies and says the golden ax is his. Mercury brings the workman a golden ax, but the workman says it is not his. Mercury takes away the golden ax and refuses to recover the lost ax Ped ete AR UR ER ur Lod Cece tte eesGold Fever, 1849 Papa caught a fever, but it wasn't the kind that burns your skin and turns your stomach inside out. Itwas the kind that makes your feet itch and your mind race. Ever since he read the newspoper ‘accounts of gold being found in California, it was all he could think about. He and Mama got into quiet, whispery arguments at night when they thought I was sleeping. Papa would say, “Imagine, Gracie—we could have everything we've ever desired.” Mama would sweep at our hard dirt floor and snap back, “Or we could lose everything we've ever had!" But Papa was patient, and he knew how to get through Mama's tough skin fo her soft heart. He'd talk after supper about people who had struck it rich, and how they wore elegant clothes and lived in fine mansions with dozens of servants scurrying to do their bidding. Mama would lick her hungry lips, and soon enough, the fever infected her, too. Papa sold our farm, and Mama packed all she could into trunks. The day before we headed out, we went to Granny's place. All the relatives were there to see us off. Some of them scolded Papa ‘and Mama for their foolishness, but others looked envious. Granny pushed a ring over my finger “Whether or not you find gold in California,” she said, “yout aways have this.” Then she held me at arms length, committing my features to memory. "Never doubt that I love you,” she whispered as she hugged me. I clambered into the back of our wagon and waved good-bye os we rumbled down the dusty road. I swiped at the tears rolling down my cheeks. The tears betrayed how much I would miss all that we were leaving behind, but my smile revealed my excitement. It seems that gold fever had finally infected me, too. Write each word next to its definition. ‘betrayed clambered elegant = mansions 1 climbed awkwardly 2. large, impressive houses 3. wiped with a sweeping motion 4. revealed 5. moving quickly graceful and attractivea Is the family in this story wealthy? Provi eT etary Su a Ca ao 1. What genre of fiction is this story? ® myth or legend © historical fiction © fable ® mystery 2. How does the narrator in this story feel about what is happening? @® frightened and angry © depressed and anxious ©® lonely but happy © sad but excited 3. What were the symptoms of gold fever? ® a desire to go to California in search of gold © adesire to spend money foolishly ® itchy hands and a stomachache © dry lips and a whispery voice OT ee aR ee ak Cd This character gives the narrator a hug and a ring This person is the first to catch gold fever This character has a soft heart under tough skin This person cries but also smiles when the family begins their journey. Do you think the family was wise or foolish? Explain your answer.J-Mac’s Game Ii not typical for fimmakers to ask a high school basketball player if they can make a movie about his life, but Jason McElwain isn’t an ordinary athlete. In February 2006, Jason took his court in his school’s last home game of the season. Just four minutes remained in the ppened next made jaws drop. Jason scored six three-pointers and o two-pointer. 1, and players carried Jason off the court on their shoulders. Had Jason been a n? No! In fact, he had never set foot on the court as a player until er, which meant he helped the coach with many tasks but place on the game. What ha The crowd roare star player throughout the seasor this game. Jason was the feam manage did not actually participate in the games. Jason has autism, c condition that researchers are still working to understand. People with cutism face a number of challenges. But Jason, who didn't speak until he was five years old, had grown to be a wel-iked teen at his school long before his famous game. He loves basketball and became the team manager fo be involved with the sport. After the game, “T-Mac,” as he is nicknamed, became famous overnight. Clips of the game appeared on national television. Then Hollywood came knocking to talk about a film Jason's coach, Jim Johnson, commented, “Ive coached a lot of wonderful kids, but I've never experienced such a thrill” Debbie McElwain, said, “This is the first moment Jason's mother, Tlook at autism as Jason has ever succeeded and [been] proud of himself the Berlin Wall, and he cracked it.” What did Jason have to say about his really thot different. I don‘ really core about this autistic situation, really. I's just the way Iam. The advice I'd give to autistic people is just keep working...just keep dreaming... youtl get your chance, and youll do it” “dream come true”? “Im not nna de ue Pre ooks about her life. . Temple Grandin, who has had autism since she was a child, has written be © acondition that causes problems in communicating ® to make something easy . My favorite TV program shows clips of animals doing silly things ® tosnip or cut © short sections of recorded material My sister commented that she liked my new clothes. ® remarked ® began to do something . We were cold and wet, and our situation got even worse when the wind blew our tent away. ® disappointment © the combined events at a particular time . To be a top athlete, you must train hard and take good care of your health. ® aperson who is good at sports. ® a person who solves math problemsDT RUE ee UR mural sett} i Ce ee RUE cece egg dea Med (eT Re meg 1. How many points did Jason score for his team? @6 o4 © 20 © 40 2. Why did Jason become the basketball fam manager? © to play basketball every day © toearn a basketball scholarship ® to get a movie deal © tobe involved with the sport 3. Who is Jim Johnson? ® J-Mac’s coach ® a Hollywood filmmaker © J-Mac’ father ® J-Macs real name Te a ‘J-Mac is Jason McElwain’s nickname. Researchers do not fully understand autism, Jason cracked the real Berlin Wall. Jason feels that his autism makes him very different from other people Jason was well-liked even before his famous game. PR et lial Ok edRain in Summer (excerpt) by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow How beautiful is the rain! ‘After the dust and heat, In the broad and fiery street, In the narrow lane, How beautiful is the rain! How it clatters along the roofs, Like the tramp of hoofs How it gushes and struggles out From the throat of the overflowing spout! Across the windowpane It pours and pours; ‘And swift and wide, With a muddy tide, Like @ river down the gutter roars The rain, the welcome rain! mimic 4 The sick man from his chamber looks At the twisted brooks; He can feel the cool Breath of each little pool; His fevered brain Grows calm again, And he breathes a blessing on the rain From the neighboring school Come the boys, With more than their wonted noise ‘And commotion; ‘And down the wet streets Sail their mimic fleets, Till the treacherous poo! Ingulfs them in its whirling ‘And turbulent ocean chamber noisy excitement and confusion G private room; a bedroom violent and rough customary or commonly done makes a loud rattling sound imitationJe Circle the word that describes the poet's tone. Write words or phrases from the poem to support your answer. angry frustrated grateful frightened LLL, Fe eae 1. “Tngulfsis an unusual way fo spell “enguls” Use context clues from the poem fo determine its meaning © mokes loud noises © lifts up © dries out © flows over or pulls under 2. Which of these does the poet compare rain to? ® aspout ® ‘ramping hooves © noisy schoolboys © asick man 3. What is the point of view of this poem? © first person (T/7we © third person (he’/she"/ they’) ® second person ‘you? © Itcannot be determined TUNEL een ka ce Re SOU Ace fn _ a mas i So much rain falls that it forms a river in the gutter Schoolboys rush out fo play in the rain and sail toy boats in the street. The rain makes a man who is sick with a fever feel better. The rain sounds like horses marching on the roof How does the poet feel about rain? Use phrases from the poem to support Pura ei eee VY VY. WME) VLU ee UYaos SS The Party Before the Revolution n had many causes. The colonists thought that the British were The American Revolustior treating them unfairly, and that the laws governing the colonies we wanted more say in their government One of the most serious pro! resistance to paying taxes 10 Britain Who Should Pay? by the 1760s, Bitoin had been fighting expensive wars for 50 years. A huge amount of money had been spent defending the American colonies. Britain wanted some of that money back. British Parliament felt made sense fo ask the colonists to contribute money to pay for their own defense. They decided fo start taxing goods sold in the colonies. These goods included fh as newspapers, calendars, playing foods such as sugar, coffee, and tea. Printed documents suc! cards, and legal papers were also taxed. These were items that almost everyone used often No Toxation Without Representation! The colonists didnt lke being taxed—especialy since they didn’t have any so the laws, They were not allowed to vote for members of B mo one to stond up for their rights in Britain, As British ciizens, they felt that they should have representation in Porliament, "No taxation without representation!” became a rallying ery for colonists who wanted to break ‘away from British rule A Tea Party Protest Things come to a head when sof ere much too harsh. They lems was the colonists” y in making ritish Parliament. This meant there was me colonists refused to let British ships unload shipments of tea. A group of colonists dressed up os Native a {All official documents “Americans and dumped boxes of fea into Boston Harbor. They did it to protest the taxes that they felt were unfair. This “Boston Tea Party” was had fo have a tax stamp Tike this one. tone of the most important events leading up to the American Revolution contribute documents Parliament rallying cry resistance |. Dad keeps copies of bank statements and other important in a small safe. ._ The robber put up no __when the police arrested him }. EN veryone wos asked to some money to buy a gift for the teacher }.. Member mbers of ____ made laws for British colonies. 5. “Give peace a chance!” we (0s 0 for antiwar protestorsCACM) Cro Britain spent too much money defending the colonies Colonists did not have representation in Parliament The colonists threw tea into the harbor to protest Britain’s taxes. It was unfair for Britain to tax the colonists. Colonists should contribute money to pay for their own defense. a B se h A 4 UGLY? PE tek cu a Effects | Causes | A Colonists thought British taxes were unfair. Britain needed money. Britain taxed goods sold in the colonies. Colonists had no one to stand up for them The colonists protested with a “tea party.” B Britain fought expensive wars © Colonists were not allowed to vote for Parliament D Britain wanted money back from the colonies. (FRIDAY, Do you think it was fair for Britain to tax the colonists? Why or why not? CSSasha’s Race It was the day of Oakdale’s annual snowboarding race. Best friends Brian and Sasha joined the crowd of kids at the top of the snow-covered hill. As they tightened the fastenings on their boards, Sasha and Brian wished each other luck. Far below, they could see the crowd of spectators gathering around the finish line. The people looked like tiny ants scurrying over the snow. Sasha wondered whether one of those “ants” was her dad. She couldn't distinguish him in the crowd, but he had promised to leave work early to watch her compete. When they heard the thunderous crack of the starting pistol, the racers shot over the line. Sasha and Brian quickly found themselves at the front of the pack. Soon it was just the two of them flying neck and neck down the course. “Just like always'” shouted Brian Sasha laughed, but she didn't respond. She concentrated on finding the fastest line down the slope Sasha ond Brian traded the lead position back and forth as their boards flashed over the snow. Finally, Sasha pulled ahead. She was all alone in front, plunging down the steepest part of the course. A bump launched her board into the air, and her heart froze in her chest. A rabbit had wandered into the path below her! Sasha tucked her legs up into her chest grabbed her board to pull up even higher, and held her breath. She skimmed over the rabbit, landed just in front of it, and raced on down the hill, Behind her, Brian whooped with excitement. She saw the ribbon at the finish line rushing toward her—and just beyond it, she saw her dad shouting and cheering. Punching her arms into a victory stance, Sasha burst through the ribbon, skidded to a stop, ‘and collapsed laughing into her dad's arms Match each word from the story to its definition on the right. spectators * tosingle out distinguish * passed over quickly launched ® the people watching an event * relaxed the muscles and fell © a posture or pose © shot into the air2 ———. Use the details from the esl BC Re crate Che Cele R UMC et ies 1. Who is the main character in this story? ® Sasha ® Brian © arabbit ® Sasha's dad 2. Which sentence does not describe Sasha and Brian? © They are best friends. ® They each want to win the race. © They finish the race in a tie © They are good snowboard racers. 3. What can you infer from Brian shouting “Just like olwoys!"? ® Brian always loses to Sasha. © Sasha and Brian are brother and sister. ©® Brian and Sasha have raced each other before. © The starting pistol always frightens them. TT Rieter A Tle iad The people looked like tiny ants, Her heart froze when she saw the rabbit. The ribbon at the finish line rushed toward her. The starting pistol was as loud as a thunderclap. Ped a RU Cr race? Why do you think so?Ea 0S Ocean Travel For centuries, people traveled to America by ship. Christopher Columbus took « little over a month to sail to North America in 1492, Storms made the crossing more difficult for the Pilgrims in 1620, it took two months for their ship, the Mayflower, to reach America. With the invention of the steam engine, ship travel became easier, and by the 1840s, steamships routinely crossed the ocean in less than two weeks. uilders made larger, faster, and more comfortable passenger ships White Star Line decided to build the most luxurious ocean liner ever \d carry more than 2,200 people. It would also be the safest, with uld be called the Titanic. In the following decades, shipbt called ocean liners. A company named The ship would be almost 900 feet long an inkable double-hull design. This magnificent ship wo Titanic began its maiden voyage. Four days later, the ship hit he ship had disappeared beneath the icy waves. Only 705 of the can uns cn iceberg in the On April 10, 1912, the North Atlantic, and within three hours, t §) 2,227 people on board survived of the Titanic was a catastrophe, but ships The sinking in the 1930s, still the only way to cross the ocean. Then, es began flying over the Atlantic. ster than ships. As air travel became by ship. Ship companies lustry alive: turn ships were the first passenger plant Airplanes were much fa: Tess expensive, fewer people traveled | came up with an idea to keep their ind | into resorts. Instead of traveling just fo reach @ destination, 5) people would have fun on the ship! The idea was a success. Today, cruise ships vsit many interesting ports, but people .en the ship docks. With all the rock-climbing walls, id anyone want fo leave? often stay on board wh« swimming pools, theaters, restaurants, zip lines, and ice-skating rinks, why woul Pe ound ccc CT Modern cruise ships can carry more than 6,000 passengers. he blanks. "catastrophe decades destination industry luxurious routinely | ! 1. Ten-year periods of time are called 2. The place that someone is traveling to is his ! | 3. Something that is very comfortable and expensive fs 4. Another word for a terrible disaster is ! J 5. Something done happens in a normal, regular way. I 6, the crise ship _ tries to make ocean travel fun and safe said to be f a a a ae ar ee i i ei aie a ws ve id a a Tata ie i. ee ey efWhat information did you learn from the picture and caption? eT eee I. What was the author's purpose in writing this passage? © to sell tickets for ocean cruises © toinform people about ocean travel ® to warn people of the dangers of ships ® to persuade people to travel on airplanes 2. What is the structure of this nonfiction article? © cause/effect ® compare/contrast © problem/solution ® chronological (order of events) 3. Steamships crossed the Atlantic in less than © one day ® one week © two days ® two weeks Put the events in order. Write I, 2, 3, 4, or 5 next to a The Mayflower sailed to America. The Titanic set sail on its first voyage. Modern cruise ships were designed to be like resorts. Columbus sailed to North America The first passenger planes began flying over the Atlantic. Would you like to take a trip on a modern cruise ship? Why or why not?WEES The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost | Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2 and sorry I could not travel both 3 And be one traveler, long I stood 4 And looked down one as for as I could 5 To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, just as fair. ‘And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, ‘and both that morning equally lay 12 In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, [kept the first for another day! Iu Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back. 16 Ishall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— Ia. Ifook the one less traveled by, 29. And that has made all the difference CISC Pre alll ——_—— diverged hence passing trodden undergrowth wanted low plants on the floor of a forest 2. moving over 3. trampled or stepped on 4. indi moved in different directions from one point 5. $$ lacked 6. from this timeat aS cra Pee ay eer ee from the poem to support your foie Hert cee Les thoughtful lighthearted thrilled fearful fierce eR Le SS IL Which season is described with the phrases ‘yellow wood" and “leaves trodden black’? ® spring © autumn ® summer © Itcannot be determined 2. One of the roads in the poem is © straight and freshly paved ® covered in snow © blocked by brush and fallen trees © used alittle more than the other road 3. What is the point of view of this poem? © third person (*he’/'she’/they’) ® first person (T/we'l ® second person ('you’) © Itcannot be determined. of the line from the poem that matches each RoR Per MS Mund a EEE I did not think I'd have a chance to take the other road. Lines to Choose From No one had walked on the leaves recently. 22 15 19 I chose the road that had been used less. I did not want to have to choose between the roads (FRIDAY, What do you think the two roads in this poem Ayr CU aaa PYUUYYUUUULULLLYLYULYUYYLUVUUVUUVUULLUULLULUUULYWhat Are Goose Bumps? Have you ever noticed a strange pattern of tiny bumps that appears on your skin when you're cold? Whether you call them "goose bumps,” “goose pimples,” or “gooseflesh,” they‘e all the same thing. So why did we name them after a goose? During medieval times, geese were an important source of income to farmers. People used their soft feathers to stuff pillows, mattresses, and comforters. The feathers were used to make quill pens and foys. They were even used to decorate clothing. Geese were usually plucked many times each year, leaving their skin bare until more feathers grew in. When the geese had their feathers, their muscles could force the feathers to stand out, creating a warm, fluffy covering Geese don't fluff out their feathers intentionally; instead, it happens involuntarily. As soon as a goose breathes in cold air, iis muscles contract, forcing bumps fo appear on its skin. This causes the feathers to stand out in a way that traps the goose’s body heat and keeps the goose warm What happened after a goose’s feathers had been plucked? Exactly the same thing! The goose’s skin automatically reacted to the sensation of cold, whether feathers were present or not. Without feathers to hide the results, the goose bumps were clearly visible. People get goose bumps in much the same way that geese do. Our goose bumps can be caused by feeling cold, excited, or fearful, although we don’ get goose bumps every time we have these feelings. Once the feelings start, the nervous system sends a message from the brain to the skin. This reaction is involuntary with people, just as it is with geese. Small bumps rise on the skin, and the hair in each bump stands up. Often, human hair is so fine that we don’t even notice the hair , Next time you get goose bumps, you'll know standing up. We just see the goose bumps! the story behind their unusual name! tesa ky esse Rd The 500 to the year 1500. period, or Middle Ages, lasted from about the year . Ididn't mean to, but I screamed when they surprised me. . Long ago, a pen would be made from the of a feather . He said it was an accident, but I knew he had done it .. The chili pepper left *pper left a burning on my tongue.BI Ree RCL Pcl fe Te RU ame 1. Which of these events happens first to cause goose bumps? ® Feathers stand up. © Feathers trap body heat. ® Cold air is breathed in. © Bumps form on the skin. According to the article, medieval farmers made income from geese by © selling their meat @® ‘selling their feathers © ‘selling quill pens and toys ® selling their eggs Which of these was not a use of goose feathers in medieval times? © making medicines @ stuffing pillows and mattresses © decorating clothing ® making pens TT ede kee Rou) iam ‘Causes ‘A Agoose’s feathers stand out and trap heat, Muscles in the goose’s skin contract. B Farmers could sell goose feathers for income. Trapped heat keeps the goose warm. € Agoose breathes in cold air. The goose bumps on its skin can be seen. D Aplucked goose has no feathers. Farmers plucked their geese often. Tet en Dich ck eReHow Fire Came to the World When the world was new and fire did not exist, the animals shivered in the cold. One day ‘m, lightning struck a tree on an island and started a fire in the stump. The during a ferocious stor animals saw the fire and desired it greatly. They met to decide who would retrieve some of the fire. Raven was the first to volunteer. She soared over the water and perched on the Snow-white hollow stump. As she pondered how to carry the fire, the flames scorched her white feathers, frightening Raven so badly that she flew back without the fire. Raven feathers have been black ever since. Golden-eyed Screech Owl jeered at Raven, and stared down into the hollow tree, wondering how to grab hold of th the smoke stung his eyes, terrifying Screech Ow so much that he flew back without the fire. Screech owl eyes have been red ever since. calling her a coward. Then he flew to the island e fire. He sat so long that h Owl and said he was a fool. He swam to the island Emerald-greeneSnake mocked Screec! in terror. Snake and slithered into the fire. The flames seared back without the fire, and his scales have been blac! his gleaming scales, and he hissed it swam k ever since. Finally, little Water Spider said she would try to retrieve All the animals laughed and said that she was too puny some fire. lied. Water Spider ran to carry the coals. “Twill find a way,” she repli across the water to the island. She spun her web into a little basket and fastened it fo her back. Then she crept into the tree stump, put a single ember into her basket, and brought it back fo the grateful animals. The world has had fire ever since, and the little water spider still carries a basket on its back. a glowing piece of coal or wood spoke with scorn small and weak to get and bring back fierce or violentKK RL) genre of this passage. Give details to support your answer. realistic fiction science fiction Ce Rue Le 1, Who brings fire to the animals? ® Raven ® Screech Owl 2. What happens to Screech Owl when he tries to retrieve fire? ® His feathers turn black. © He loses his voice. ® His eyes turn red. ® He succeeds. © Snake © Woter Spider 3. How does Snake get to the island? ® Raven carries him. ® Heslithers. © He swims. © He rides in Water Spider's basket. duke ou Su ei) effect. Effects The animals were cold. Her feathers turned black. ‘Causes A The shivering animals saw fire on an island. B The world was new, and there was no fire. Water Spider brought an ember in her basket. The animals wanted to get some fire. D Raven sat by the fire too long Snake called him a fool. £ Screech Owl came back without fire. Water spiders still carry baskets. TL PM heise UR Pin ee RC Sos aMeat-Eating Plants Have you ever watched a movie where a plant atacks a person? Vines snake out, cur around the hero's ankles, and drag him in. You laugh because you know that plants don't eat guess what—some do! Meat-eating, or carnivorous, plants include Venus fitraps, animals. But pitcher plants, and sundews. A few of these pl ’s why they are sometimes called insectivorous plants lants snare animals as large as mice, but most eat only insects. That Most carnivorous plants live in wet habitats: such as bogs or swamps. All that water leaches minerals from the soil, so the plants get their nutrients from meat instead. They use scents and colors to attract small insects. The insects land on the plant, hoping to find food. Instead, they find big trouble! Imagine a fly flitting over a bog. It detects the delicious odor of the scent to a plant that looks like a pitcher, or jug. The fl slips easily under a leaf that covers the pitcher ike o id. Once inside, the fly realizes that it has made an error. It tries 10 escape, but it cant find a way out. Tt lands on the slippery interior wall ofthe pitcher where tiny downward- pointing hairs prevent it from climbing up. Finaly, the exhausted fly falls into the pool of liquid at the bottom of the pitcher and drowns. Other carnivorous plants have more active ways of getting food. Venus flytraps have leaves that open like a book. Each leaf has a few hairs that act as triggers. When an insect touches the hairs, the leaves clamp together, trapping the insect inside. Once an insect is caught, juices called enzymes begin to digest it, and within a few days, the insect’s body is gone. Now the carnivorous plant has the nutrients it needs to grow! The leaves of the Venus fiytrap snap shut to trap its prey. rotting meat and follows leaches. minerals removes or takes from chemicals in living things that help in processes such as digestion __ substances that living things need to grow flying quickly from place to place ______ to catch something in a trap natural substances that do not come from plants or animalsfer Pune M er Rumi t tl Keehn pinata sie OT my fe a I. Where do most carnivorous plants live? ® boreal forests © grasslands © rain forests © swamps or bogs 2. What prevents an insect from escaping from a pitcher plant? © alid covers the exit ® downward-pointing hairs © ollof the above © slippery interior walls 3. Which carnivorous plant has leaves that snap shut fo trap insects? © pitcher plant ® sundew ® bug-catcher bush ® Venus flytrap Write the letter of each cause next to its matching effect. Effects The leaf snaps shut and traps the insect ‘Causes A The fly cannot escape from the pitcher plant. B A fly smells the scent of rotting meat, The fly follows the scent to a pitcher plant C There aren’t many nutrients in swamp soil. Some plants eat insects to get nutrients. D An insect touches trigger hairs on a leaf It falls into liquid and drowns. Research and write about carnivorous plants called sundews.| The Rebel of Millford Military Academy ia ton arrived at Millford Military Academy, it was ‘obvious he didn’t want to From the moment Jack Bar lams Middle School with his friends. Instead, his parents had enrolled him Ad lier class sizes and strict discipline woul only brought Jack misery. He missed his friends and was constantly breaking the academy/s many rules. Alter reading the fs wo poass of the rule book, Tack Gecided he couldnt possibly memorize al the rues. Instead, he learned them the hard way: “Cadet Barton, keep off the grass!” “Tuckin your shirt, Cadet Barton!” Tt seemed as if Jack couldn’ do anything right. The schools headmaster, Colonel Peck, finally warned Tack, "you ‘can't obey our rules, you will be dismissed ” -Yes" Tack thought. “If Tbreak enough rules, theyll kick me out, Adams Middle School, here I comel” Jack began violating rules at « record-breaking pace Instead of giving Jack a free ticket out of Milford, however, the colonel called in Tack’ parents to discuss his willful disobedience demanded. be there Jack wanted fo be at at Millford, hoping that the small 0 far, the Millford experience had Id help Jack improve his grades ‘What's going on, Jack?" his father No one could remember all these ridiculous rules, Dad . fh, Colonel Peck said, “I think I know what's happening, I Before Jack could finis! issed. Jack sees rebellion told Jack that if he couldn' follow our rules, he would be dismi as a way out.” Jack's porents had a whispered conversation. Then Mr. Barton said, “Jack, we know you don’ lke Milford. But if you work diligently this semester and obey the rules, ter at Adams.” From that moment on, Jack was you can complete the second semes| motivated to succeed. He studied hard and excelled in every subject. As the first veenester neared is end, Jack astonished his parents by asking to remain at Milford The rebel of Millford Military Academy had become its most promising rising star (MONDAY, |. We worked diligently to finish building our cabin before the start of winter ® slowly © carefully and continually Some new soldiers have trouble getting used to the discipline of military life ® freedom © training that requires following rules . The circus dog was motivated fo learn new tricks because he loved to hear applause. @® having a reason to do something ® beginning to do something Which is better for correcting a dog's disobedience—rewards or punishments? ® arefusal fo obey rules ©® eagerness . He spent five years in jail for violating the law against theft ® breaking or disregarding ® copying Choose the definition that matches the lh RR od ® sent away or forced to leave