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Name: ___________________________________________________Wailing Wellby Kelly Hashway

I dare you! Eric said.Charlie couldnt pass up a dare. She was the toughest kid in the fifth grade. She wasnt going to let a little thing like fear ruin her reputation.No problem. Charlie shoved her hands in her pockets before anyone could notice they were shaking. So what if there was a kid-hungry troll living in the well on the abandoned lot? She could take a quick peek and run before it climbed up to eat herRight?You dont have to do this, Alyson said.Yeah, Charlotte. Well understand if youre too scared, Eric taunted.Charlie hated being called Charlotte. It sounded so girly. Im not scared of a silly story.She pushed through the crowd of kids and marched to the abandoned lot. Her palms were sweaty. No one went near the Wailing Well. A stray cat had jumped on the edge of it and something pulled it into the well. It happened so fast that no one saw what did it. But now a horrible wailing came from the well. Charlie wasnt sure who had come up with the troll theory, but she hoped that was all it wasa theory.Wailing came from the well and Charlie froze.Scared? Eric yelled. Charlie was scared, but she wouldnt admit it, especially to Eric. Youre the one thats scared. Why else would you dare people to look in the well? Youre too chicken to do it yourself!Look with her, Eric, Alyson said.Yeah, the other kids said. Fine. Eric walked over to Charlie. He gulped, and for the first time, Charlie realized he wasnt so tough. He put on a good show, but he was all talk. She wondered if he thought the same about her.Charlie grabbed Erics sleeve and charged at the well. Something hairy moved inside. Yellow eyes glowed up at her. The wailing was replaced by a scratching sound, like nails on rock. The creature was climbing up to get themEric screamed and ran back to the bus stop. The sun peeked out from behind the clouds, and Charlie squinted at the creature. She cranked the bucket, lowering it into the well. She heard a soft thump and cranked the bucket back up.Are you crazy? Eric yelled.Charlie pulled a gray kitten out of the bucket. The cat didnt get pulled into the well. It fell. It got hurt, too. Thats why it was wailing.What are you going to do with it? Alyson asked.Bring it to the vet, Charlie said. Ill put up some fliers, and if no one claims it, Ill keep it. She scratched the top of the kittens head and it purred.What will you name it? Alyson asked.Troll, Charlie and Eric both said.

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Wailing Wellby Kelly Hashway

1. Where does this story mostly take place?

a. on an abandoned lot near Charlie's schoolb. on an abandoned lot near Charlie's bus stopc. on an abandoned lot near a riverd. on abandoned farm land

2. This story is titled, Wailing Well. Define the word wailing.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. How are Eric and Alyson different in the way they treat Charlie?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. How did Charlie rescue the kitten from the well?

a. She climbed down to get it.b. She called the fire department.c. She lowered a bucket into the well so the kitten could climb in.d. She made cat sounds so it would climb to the top.

5. What type of story is this?

a. science fiction b. historical fictionc. mystery d. non-fiction

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Name: __________________________________________________Wailing Wellby Kelly Hashway

I. Match each vocabulary word from the story Wailing Well to

its definition.

________ 1. cranked a. stopped moving________ 2. troll b. teased________ 3. stray c. beliefs about the way someone acts________ 4. froze d. short, mythical, ugly creature________ 5. reputation e. afraid________ 6. taunted f. part of a shirt that covers the arms________ 7. chicken g. parcel of land________ 8. abandoned h. turned; rotated a handle________ 9. lot i. animal without a home________ 10. sleeve j. remained empty and unused

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ANSWER KEYWailing Wellby Kelly Hashway

1. Where does this story mostly take place? ba. on an abandoned lot near Charlie's schoolb. on an abandoned lot near Charlie's bus stopc. on an abandoned lot near a riverd. on abandoned farm land2. This story is titled, Wailing Well. Define the word wailing.wailing - crying loudly, as if suffering3. How are Eric and Alyson different in the way they treat Charlie?Eric taunted her and dared her to do something she wasn't comfortable doing. Alyson toldCharlie she didn't have to do it, and she dared Eric to walk up to the well with Charlie.4. How did Charlie rescue the kitten from the well? ca. She climbed down to get it.b. She called the fire department.c. She lowered a bucket into the well so the kitten could climb in.d. She made cat sounds so it would climb to the top.5. What type of story is this? ca. science fiction b. historical fictionc. mystery d. non-fictionSuper Teacher Worksheets - www.superteacherworksheets.comName: ______________________________Wailing Wellby Kelly HashwayMatch each vocabulary word from the story Wailing Well toits definition.h 1. cranked a. stopped movingd 2. troll b. teasedi 3. stray c. beliefs about the way someoneactsa 4. froze d. short, mythical, ugly creaturec 5. reputation e. afraidb 6. taunted f. part of a shirt that covers the armse 7. chicken g. parcel of landj 8. abandoned h. turned; rotated a handleg 9. lot i. animal without a homef 10. sleeve j. remained empty and unusedSuper Teacher Worksheets - www.superteacherworksheets.com\



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Spitting to Surviveby Liana Mahoney

Spit keeps our mouths moist and softens our food when we chew. Without spit in our mouths, we would have a hard time talking. We would find it even harder to swallow. But for some animals, spit works better after it has left the mouth. Some animals are experts at surviving because they are expert spitters.

Llamas are animals often found in petting zoos and farms. These animals seem to like their personal space. A llama that feels threatened or annoyed will spit slimy gobs at you to get you to leave it alone. Sometimes llamas even spit on each other to steal food! This trick usually works, because llama spit includes food from the llamas stomach, and it can be quite smelly. When a llama spits on another walks away, leaving its food behind.

The archer fish is a very skilled spitter. This fish is like a submarine with a loaded weapon. It takes aim and spits jets of water at insects and other small creatures to knock them into the water. Then it gulps them down quickly. To create such a forceful stream of water, an archer fish closes its gills, and uses itstongue to form a tube in its mouth. Then the fish sticks its snout out of the water and aims. Aim!Launch! Lunch!

Spitting cobras are also known for their expert aim. These snakes spray poisonous venom from their fangs to protect themselves. Scientists believe that these snakes actually aim for the eyes! When the cobras venom gets into the eyes of an animal, the venom causes terrible pain, and even blindness. This gives the snake plenty of time to get away.

Spitting is considered to be rude behavior in people. But for some animals, spitting can be a smart way toget lunch or a clever way to avoid becoming lunch!



Name: _______________________________________________Spitting to Surviveby Liana Mahoney

1. List the three ways spit helps humans.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. Which animal creates a forceful stream of water to capture insects?a. humans b. archer fishc. spitting cobras d. llamas3. Name two reasons a llama might choose to spit.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4. How does a spitting cobra use its spit to protect itself?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5. What is the author's purpose for writing this passage?a. to tell funny stories about animals b. to teach the reader how animals survivec. to express opinions about animals d. to show how animals are different



Name: __________________________________________________Spitting to Surviveby Liana Mahoney

1. List the three ways spit helps humans.Spit helps humans chew by softening our food. It also helps us talk and swallow.

2. Which animal creates a forceful stream of water to capture insects? Ba. humans b. archer fishc. spitting cobras d. llamas3. Name two reasons a llama might choose to spit.A llama spits when it feels threatened or when it is trying to steal food.4. How does a spitting cobra use its spit to protect itself?A spitting cobra spits poisonous venom in the eyes of its predators so it has time to escape.5. What is the author's purpose for writing this passage? Ba. to tell funny stories about animals b. to teach the reader how animals survivec. to express opinions about animals d. to show how animals are different

Name: __________________________________Fly Into Actionby Rebecca BesserReady, Set, Jump!For skydivers, the sky isnt the limit. Its just thebeginning. Thousands of people each year try thesport of skydiving. Some only jump once, whileothers go on to experience lifelong adventures,maneuvering and flipping through the air.Skydiving is not for everyone. But, if you enjoy thechallenge of learning to perform in a completelynew environment, are willing to make the effort todo it safely, and can overcome your fears to makethe first few jumps the rewards can betremendous, says skydiver Bill von Novak. He hasjumped around 5,500 times, is a fill-in instructor atPerris Valley Skydiving in California, and sometimesteaches a free fall course to Navy SEALS at Tac-Air.Skydivers jumping from an airplane (photo by Bill von Novak)First JumpsThere are three options for your first jump. However,before you can make any attempts at skydiving, aground course on safety and equipment is required.The length and complexity of the course dependson the jump you choose.The most popular first-jump technique is tandem.Tandem has the shortest ground course, and is theeasiest to complete. You and the instructor arestrapped together in a double harness (theinstructor behind, with you in front). Your instructorwears the tandem rig, which contains a main and areserve parachute. You jump out of the planetogether, and the instructor takes care of openingthe parachute at the appropriate altitude.The second technique is accelerated free fall orAFF. Accelerated refers to the learning process. Youjump out of the plane while being held by twoinstructors, one on either side. They hold onto youuntil you open your parachute.The third technique is called Static line. The staticline is connected to the rip cord on your parachuteand to the plane. After jumping out, you willexperience free fall for a second or two. Then theweight of your body will pull the line tight, openingthe canopy.For each of these three methods, an instructor isthere to coach you in the air with hand signals orwith a radio.Skydiving Q & AHow many people skydive each year? Approximately 2 million parachute jumps occur each year.Who was the world's oldest skydiver? Frank Moody, from Australia, went skydiving at 101 years of age.Who was the world's first parachute jumper? Andr-Jacques Garnerin was probably the first parachutejumper. In 1797 (over 100 years before airplanes were invented),he jumped from a hot air balloon.Super Teacher Worksheets - www.superteacherworksheets.comSkydivers join hands in this acrobatic maneuver (photo by Bill von Novak)EQUIPMENTWhen someone says parachute, huge round circles might cometo mind. Its more common today to use a rectangle canopycalled a Ram-air. When they are opened, the forward speed fillscells in the parachute with air, keeping it stable.Skydivers also wear jump suits, helmets, and gloves to helpprotect other areas of their bodies. Face shields or goggles arealso commonly worn. This helps with visibility, an importantconsideration, since you are falling toward the Earth at the rateof 120-200 mph.If you decide to try skydiving, just remember that there are veryreal risks involved. For some, the risk is the draw. When I asked Billvon Novak what his favorite thing about skydiving is, he said,The freedom. For a few minutes there is absolutely nothingholding you to a spot on the planet, or in an airplane. Yourecompletely free to fly around the sky and to choose your ownorientation, speed, and trajectory.Define It!Skydiving LingoSkydiving the sport of jumping froman aircraft and performing acrobaticmaneuvers in the air before landing byparachute.Free fall downward movement underthe force of gravity; rapid descentwithout means of stopping.Altitude the height of an object orpoint in relation to sea level, or groundlevel.Static Line a line attached to aparachute pack and to a cable in anaircraft for the purpose ofautomatically opening the parachuteafter it is dropped.Rip cord a cord on a parachute that,when pulled, opens the parachute fordescent.Trajectory the path described by aprojectile flying or an object movingunder the action of given forces.Drop Zone an area into whichparatroopers, soldiers, or supplies arelanded from aircraft for a militaryoperation.Vertical Wind TunnelsSince skydiving is a risky sport, you must be eighteen years old to jump out of a plane at skydiving schools orareas called drop zones. But, there is an alternative if you are not yet of age vertical wind tunnels.Vertical wind tunnels simulate the feeling of free fall. They are used by professional skydivers and competitors topractice their routines or tricks. Bill von Novak says, The wind tunnel is a great way for younger aspiring jumpersto see what free fall is like.Super Teacher Worksheets - www.superteacherworksheets.comCOMPETITIONS AND WORLD RECORDSIf you decide after your first jump or a visit to a vertical wind tunnel, thatskydiving is a sport you would enjoy, you might want to look into thevarious types of sky sports and competitions. Each sport andcompetition has its own set of rules, and challenges. There is also a longlist of people who have set or broken records.Bill von Novak is one of these people. His first world record was as part ofa 300-person formation in Arizona in 2002. He was also one of thepeople that set the world records in Thailand for formations. In 2004,they made a formation of 357 people, then went back in 2006 to breakthat record with a formation of 400. Skydiving maneuver (photo by Bill von Novak)LETS GO UNDERGROUND!When you think of skydiving or BASE jumping, yougenerally think of going up in the air, or climbing toa higher altitude to jump. That is not always thecase. In Mexico, there is a cave that people BASEjump into. It is the deepest hole in the world. It hasan opening at ground level and is over 1,000 feetdeep. The cave is called Stano de lasGolondrinas, or Pit of the Swallows. It is alsosometime known as the Basement or Cellar of theSwallows. The cave gets its name from the vastnumber of birds that live within.If you think that BASE jumping underground may besafer than jumping into the air from a high altitude,its not true. It is very dangerous to jump in thiscave. Jumpers must fly in a constant spiral to avoidhitting the walls.PUTTING THE X IN X-TREME!On August 16, 1960, a man named Joseph Kittingerdid something that no one would ever dream waspossible. He went up in a polyethylene plastic heliumfilled balloon called, Excelsior III. He reached analtitude of 102,800 feet. From there, he leapt out of theballoons gondola, to free fall for 80,000 feet. He fell forfour minutes and thirty-six seconds, reach a speed ofaround 614 mph, before opening his parachute.Kittinger set records that still stand today. Theserecords include: the highest balloon ascent; thehighest parachute jump; the longest free fall; and thefastest speed by a man through the atmosphere of614 mph.To watch videos of his amazing jump go toYouTube.com and check out:1. Discovery Science Video: Free Fall from Space2. Joseph Kittinger jump at 102,800 feetFUTURE OF SKYDIVINGWith new innovations of equipment and knowledge, there are endless possibilities to where the future ofskydiving will lead. If you are eager to try something challenging and would love to feel the freedom of flying,skydiving might be an adventure for you. Who knows? With risk and excitement mixed together, skydiving mightjust change your life.Super Teacher Worksheets - www.superteacherworksheets.comName: __________________________________Fly Into Actionby Rebecca Besser1. Name five pieces of equipment used by skydivers.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2. What is a vertical wind tunnel?a. a wind storm that skydivers jump intob. a machine that produces wind to make people feel like they are skydivingc. an area below the airplane that skydivers should avoidd. a place where skydivers store their gear3. Who was Joseph Kittinger?a. the first person to parachute from an airplaneb. the person who organized the record 300-person skydiving formation in Arizonac. the person who holds the record for parachuting from the lowest altituded. the person who holds the record for parachuting from the highest altitude4. How was Joseph Kittinger's parachute jump in 1960 similar to Andr-Jacques Garnerin's jump in1797?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________5. When would a skydiver pull the rip cord?a. when he or she wants the parachute to openb. when the main parachute fails to openc. when he or she reaches the groundd. when he or she first puts on a parachute6. Describe a tandem parachute jump.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Super Teacher Worksheets - www.superteacherworksheets.comName: __________________________________Fly Into ActionOpinion EssayIf you had the opportunity to go skydiving, would you do it?Write a short paragraph (with at least 5 sentences) to explainwhy you would or would not like to skydive.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Super Teacher Worksheets - www.superteacherworksheets.comANSWER KEYFly Into Actionby Rebecca Besser1. Name five pieces of equipment used by skydivers.1. parachute, 2. jump suit, 3. helmet,4. face shield (or goggles), 5. glovesAlso accept: radio2. What is a vertical wind tunnel? ba. a wind storm that skydivers jump intob. a machine that produces wind to make people feel like they are skydivingc. an area below the airplane that skydivers should avoidd. a place where skydivers store their gear3. Who was Joseph Kittinger? da. the first person to parachute from an airplaneb. the person who organized the record 300-person skydiving formation in Arizonac. the person who holds the record for parachuting from the lowest altituded. the person who holds the record for parachuting from the highest altitude4. How was Joseph Kittinger's parachute jump in 1960 similar to Andr-Jacques Garnerin's jump in1797?They both jumped from a hot air balloon.5. When would a skydiver pull the rip cord? aa. when he or she wants the parachute to openb. when the main parachute fails to openc. when he or she reaches the groundd. when he or she first puts on a parachute6. Describe a tandem parachute jump.In a tandem parachute jump, the parachuter is strapped to an instructor. Both people jumpout of the plane together. The instructor pulls the rip cord at the appropriate altitude.Super Teacher Worksheets - www.superteacherworksheets.comBIBLIOGRAPHY: Main Article Carey, Keith. A Beginners Guide to Airsports. London, WC: A&C Black, 1994 Cefrey, Holly. X-treme Outdoor; Skysurfing. Rosen Book Works, Inc., 2003 Gale, Leslie. Ultimate Thrill Sports; Skydiving. Ticktock Media Ltd., 2007; Gareth Stevens, Inc., 2008 Novak, Bill von. Skydive Instructor. Perris Valley Skydiving California. E-mail Interview. Sent Thursday, May21, 2009. Received Back, Monday, May 25, 2009. Parachute. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Page last modified 9 June 2009 @ 16:11. 10 June 2009.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parachutehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parachute> Ryan, Pat. Skysurfing. Mankato, Minnesota: Capstone Press, 1998 Smith, Wendy. Thailand 06 World Team.Catapadamania; Neale, Sarah. Pic with all jumpers names, information. BIBLIOGRAPHY: Putting the X in X-Treme! Hamilton, Tom. Joseph Kittenger. Balloon Life. Westport, CT.

Joseph Kittinger. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Page last modified 23 May 2009 @ 12:35. 16 June2009 Rumerman, Judy. U.S. Centennial of Flight Commisson. Joseph Kittinger.

Willard, Keith. Ballooning. Mankato, Minnesota; Smart Apple Media 2001. Yoon, Joe. 18 September 2005. Fastest Skydiver Joseph Kittering. Aerospaceweb.org.

BIBLIOGRAPHY: Let's Go Underground! Cave of Swallows. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Page last modified 12 June 2009 @ 13:00. 16 June2009. Duckeck, Jochen. Stano de las Golondrinas: Cellar of the Swallows - Pit of the Swallows - The Big Hole.Show caves. Gale, Lesley. Ultimate Thrill Sports; Skydiving. Ticktock Media Ltd., 2007; Gareth Stevens, Inc., 2008Super Teacher Worksheets - www.superteacherworksheets.com



Name: __________________________________________________Justin Bieber Biography

An old soul is the last thing you would expect to find inside Justin Bieber. But all it takes is listen to the 15 year-old soul-singing phenomenon to realize that he is light years ahead of his manufactured pop peers. After posting dozens of homemade videos on YouTube in 2007, where the multi-talented Bieber put his impeccable spin on songs from artists like Usher, Ne-Yo and Stevie Wonder, Justin racked up over 10,000,000 views purely from word of mouth.

I started singing about three years ago, says the Canadian native who grew up an only child in Stratford, Ontario. I entered a local singing competition called Stratford Idol. The other people in the competition had been taking singing lessons and had vocal coaches. I wasnt taking it too seriously at the time, I would just sing around the house. I was only 12 and I got second place.

In an effort to share his victory with his loved ones, Justin began posting his performance footage online. I put my singing videos from the competition on YouTube so that my friends and family could watch them, he says. But it turned out that other people liked them and they started subscribing to them. Thats how my manager found me. He saw me on YouTube and contacted my family and now Im signed!

Seven months after Justin started posting his videos online, former So So Def marketing executive Scooter Braun flew the then 13-year old singer to Atlanta, GA to meet with his elite colleagues. As if Justins natural singing talent wasnt enough to impress Scooters inner circle, Braun knew Bieber was also a self-taught musician who plays the drums, guitar, piano and trumpet.

Right when we flew into Atlanta, Scooter drove us to the studio and Usher was there in the parking lot, remembers Bieber. That was my first time ever being out of Canada so I went up to him and was like, Hey Usher, I love your songs, do you want me to sing you one? He was like, No little buddy, just come inside, its cold out.

All it took was a short time online for Usher to realize he was in the company of a future superstar. A week later Usher flew me back to Atlanta, says Bieber. I sang for him and his people and he really wanted to sign me then and there but I still had a meeting with Justin Timberlake who also wanted to sign me. It turned out Ushers deal was way better. He had L.A. Reid backing him up and Scooter had a lot of really good connections in Atlanta. I always tease Usher now and remind him how he blew me off the first time we met.

In October of 2008, Justin Bieber officially signed to Island Records. His debut album, My World is an intimate look into the mind of a budding young renaissance man. With production from star hit men like The Dream and Tricky Stewart who produced Umbrella for Rihanna and Beyonces smash, Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It), Justin has everything he needs to achieve pop supremacy.

His first single, One Time produced by Tricky, is about one of Justins favourite topics, puppy love. Usher joins Justin on First Dance where the two share verses on a song that Bieber describes as, A slow groovy song that people can dance to. On the Midi-Mafia produced Down to Earth Justin digs deep to talk about growing up. Bigger finds the teenaged singer maturing at a steady rate, while motivating his listeners to strive for their goals.

Im looking forward to influencing others in a positive way, says Justin. My message is you can do anything if you just put your mind to it. I grew up below the poverty line; I didnt have as much as other people did. I think it made me stronger as a person and it built my character. Now I have a 4.0 grade point average and I want to go to college and just become a better person.

A virtually untapped well of natural artistic talent, Justin Bieber is primed to be a solid force in music for many years to come. I think older people can appreciate my music because I really show my heart when I sing, and its not corny, he says. I think I can grow as an artist and my fans will grow with me. And just think, hes just getting started.




Name: _________________________________________________Justin Bieber Biography

Use the information in the story to answer the questions below.

1. How did Justin Bieber rack up over 10,000,000 views on YouTube?A. Internet MarketingB. FacebookC. Word of MouthD. MTV

2. Why did Justin Bieber put his videos online?A. He wanted to be famousB. He wanted to get signed by a managerC. He thought he was really goodD. He wanted to share them with his loved ones

3. What instruments does Justin Bieber play?A. Piano, Trombone, Drums, KeyboardB. Guitar, Piano, Trumpet, DrumsC. Drums, Guitar, Piano, DancingD. Drums Guitar, Piano, Saxophone

4. Why did Bieber want to be signed by Usher instead of Timberlake?A. Usher was more famousB. Justin Timberlake didnt want to hear him singC. He had people backing him up and had connections in AtlantaD. Usher said he could be in his music videos

5. What makes Justin Bieber a good role model?A. He has a 4.0 grade point average and wants to go to collegeB. He wants to be rich and famousC. He is friends with Usher and dresses really niceD. He only cares about money and fame


Skill Reading Comprehension Name: _________________________Text From: http://www.justinbiebermusic.com www.HaveFunTeaching.comPicture From: http://www.sevensidedcube.netJustin Beiber BiographyBy: Have Fun TeachingANSWER KEYUse the information in the story to answer the questions below.1. How did Justin Bieber rack up over 10,000,000 views on YouTube?A. Internet MarketingB. FacebookC. Word of MouthD. MTV2. Why did Justin Bieber put his videos online?A. He wanted to be famousB. He wanted to get signed by a managerC. He thought he was really goodD. He wanted to share them with his loved ones3. What instruments does Justin Bieber play?A. Piano, Trombone, Drums, KeyboardB. Guitar, Piano, Trumpet, DrumsC. Drums, Guitar, Piano, DancingD. Drums Guitar, Piano, Saxophone4. Why did Bieber want to be signed by Usher instead of Timberlake?A. Usher was more famousB. Justin Timberlake didnt want to hear him singC. He had people backing him up and had connections in AtlantaD. Usher said he could be in his music videos5. What makes Justin Bieber a good role model?A. He has a 4.0 grade point average and wants to go to collegeB. He wants to be rich and famousC. He is friends with Usher and dresses really niceD. He only cares about money and fame



Name: _________________________________________________Statue of Liberty: A Famous GiftBy: Peter Winkler

On July 4, 1884 France gave the United States an amazing birthday gift: the Statue of Liberty! Without the base at the bottom, it is as tall as a 15-story building. She is a symbol of the United States. But the world-famous Statue of Liberty standing in New York Harbor was built in France. The statue was shown to the U.S., taken apart, shipped across the Atlantic Ocean in crates, and rebuilt in the U.S. It was Frances gift to the American people.

It all started at dinner one night near Paris in 1865. A group of Frenchmen were talking about their dictator and the democratic government of the U.S. They wanted to build a monument to support American freedom. Maybe then, France would have a democracy in their own country. At that dinner was the sculptor Frdric-Auguste Bartholdi (bar-TOLE-dee). He imagined a statue of a woman holding a torch burning with the light of freedom. It took 21 years for this idea to become a reality. French supporters raised money to build the statue, and Americans paid for the base it would stand on. Finally, in 1886, the statue was dedicated.

Fun Facts

* Engineer Gustave Eiffel, who would later design the Eiffel Tower in Paris, designed Libertys spine. Inside the statue four huge iron columns support a metal framework that holds the thin copper skin.* The statue - 151 feet, 1 inch tall - was the tallest structure in the U.S. at that time. Do you know what the tallest structure in the U.S. is today?* The arm holding the torch measures 46 feet; the index finger, 8 feet; the nose, nearly 5 feet. That is a big nose! (Be careful, if it gets coldshe may sneeze!)* Visitors climb 354 steps (22 stories) to look out from 25 windows in the crown.* Seven rays in the crown represent the Earths seven seas.




Name: _________________________________________________Statue of Liberty: A Famous GiftBy: Peter Winkler

Read the story. Use the information in the story to answer the questions below.

1. Where is the Statue of Liberty located?A. FranceB. New YorkC. New JerseyD. Germany

2. How was the Statue of Liberty shipped over from France?A. On an airplaneB. In cratesC. On a trainD. In trucks

3. Why did France want to build this monument?A. America wanted to give France a birthday presentB. France wanted to give their dictator to AmericaC. America wanted to become a democracyD. To support American freedom

4. Who sculpted the Statue of Liberty?A. Gustave EiffelB. Frdric-Auguste BartholdiC. Bill GatesD. Lady Liberty

5. What makes up the Statue of Libertys spine?A. Four iron columnsB. 206 BonesC. Five copper wiresD. 40 pounds of stone


Skill Reading Comprehension Name: _________________________Grade 5 www.HaveFunTeaching.comText By: http://kids.nationalgeographic.comStatue of Liberty: A Famous GiftBy: Peter WinklerANSWER KEYRead the story. Use the information in the story to answer the questions below.1. Where is the Statue of Liberty located?A. FranceB. New YorkC. New JerseyD. Germany2. How was the Statue of Liberty shipped over from France?A. On an airplaneB. In cratesC. On a trainD. In trucks3. Why did France want to build this monument?A. America wanted to give France a birthday presentB. France wanted to give their dictator to AmericaC. America wanted to become a democracyD. To support American freedom4. Who sculpted the Statue of Liberty?A. Gustave EiffelB. Frdric-Auguste BartholdiC. Bill GatesD. Lady Liberty5. What makes up the Statue of Libertys spine?A. Four iron columnsB. 206 BonesC. Five copper wiresD. 40 pounds of stone



Name: _________________________________________________Giant Jellyfish InvasionBy: Ruth A. Musgrave

Are aliens attacking the Sea of Japan? Not exactly. But these gigantic blobs are unwelcome visitors from another place. Called Nomura's jellyfish, the wiggly, pinkish giants can weigh up to 450 pounds (204 kilograms) - as heavy as a male lion - and they're swarming by the millions.

The supersize sea creatures - normally found off the coasts of China and North and South Korea - occasionally drift east into the Sea of Japan to feed on tiny organisms called plankton. But now one hundred times the usual number of jellyfish are invading Japanese waters. And local fishermen are feeling as if they are under siege.

The fishermen's nets are getting weighted down, or even broken, by hundreds of Nomura's. The jellies crush, slime, and poison valuable fish in the nets, such as the tuna and salmon that the fishermen rely on to make a living.

No one knows for sure what's causing this jellyfish traffic jam. It's possible that oceans heated by global warming are creating the perfect jellyfish breeding ground. Another theory is that overfishing has decreased the numbers of some fish, which may allow the jellies to chowdown without competition for food. For now, all the fishermen can do is design special nets to try to keep the jellies out. Some of them hope to turn the catastrophe into cash by selling jellyfish snacks. Peanut butter and jellyfish, anyone?

Fast Facts*Baby Nomura's jellyfish change from the size of a grain of rice to the size of a washing machine in six months or less.*Jellyfish are 95% water.*Jellyfish aren't actually fish, they're invertebrates - animals without backbones.




Name: _________________________________________________Giant Jellyfish InvasionBy: Ruth A. Musgrave


1. The Nomura jellyfish can weigh up to 450 pounds, which is as heavy as a _________.A. ZebraB. Motor boatC. Male lionD. Large whale

2. What does the Nomura jellyfish mostly feed on?A. JellyfishB. PlanktonC. Small fishD. People

3. Why might the fishermen in these waters be upset with the large amount of jellyfish?A. They are way too bigB. They crush, slime and poison the fish in their netsC. They taste very badD. They are hurting people

4. What can fishermen do to keep the jellies out?A. Design special nets to keep them outB. Fish somewhere else to go fishingC. There is no way to keep the jellyfish outD. Use different bait on the fishing pole

5. Jellyfish aren't actually fish, they're invertebrates. What are invertebrates?A. Animals without legsB. Animals without backbonesC. Animals that can swimD. Animals without tentacles


Skill Reading Comprehension Name: _________________________Grade 5 www.HaveFunTeaching.comText By: http://kids.nationalgeographic.comGiant Jellyfish InvasionBy: Ruth A. MusgraveANSWER KEYRead the story. Use the information in the story to answer the questions below.1. The Nomura jellyfish can weigh up to 450 pounds, which is as heavy as aA. ZebraB. Motor boatC. Male lionD. Large whale2. What does the Nomura jellyfish mostly feed on?A. JellyfishB. PlanktonC. Small fishD. People3. Why might the fishermen in these waters be upset with the large amount of jellyfish?A. They are way too bigB. They crush, slime and poison the fish in their netsC. They taste very badD. They are hurting people4. What can fishermen do to keep the jellies out?A. Design special nets to keep them outB. Fish somewhere else to go fishingC. There is no way to keep the jellyfish outD. Use different bait on the fishing pole5. Jellyfish aren't actually fish, they're invertebrates. What are invertebrates?A. Animals without legsB. Animals without tentaclesC. Animals that can swimD. Animals without backbones



Name: _________________________________________________The Poison Dart FrogBy: National Geographic (Adapted by Have Fun Teaching)

Poison dart frogs wear some of the most brilliant and beautiful colors on Earth. Depending on their habitats, which are from the tropical forests of Costa Rica to Brazil, their coloring can be yellow, gold, copper, red, green, blue, or black. Their designs and colors scare off predators.

You may have seen monkeys carrying their children on their backs. Well, some of these frogs show some of these parenting habits, including carrying both eggs and tadpoles on their backs.

These frogs are some of the most toxic animals on Earth. The two-inch-long Golden Poison Dart Frog has enough venom to kill 10 grown men. Indigenous people of Colombia have used its powerful venom for centuries to tip their blowgun darts when hunting.

Scientists are not sure why these poison dart frogs are so poisonous, but it is possible they take in plant poisons which are carried by their prey, including ants, termites and beetles. Poison dart frogs raised in captivity and isolated from insects in their native habitat never develop venom.

The medical research community has been exploring ways to use poison dart frog venom in medicine. Scientists have already used their venom to create a painkiller medicine.



Name: _________________________________________________The Poison Dart FrogBy: National Geographic (Adapted by Have Fun Teaching)


1. The poison dart frog has designs and colors that help the frog toA. Enter a beauty contestB. Scare off predatorsC. Easily hide from predatorsD. Live longer

2. How are poison dart frogs similar to monkeys?A. They both are colorfulB. They both are poisonousC. They both carry their young on their backsD. They both carry eggs and tadpoles

3. What is so amazing about the Golden Poison Dart Frog?A. It has a bright golden colorB. It is only 2 inches long and has enough venom to kill 10 grown menC. It is 10 inches long and has enough venom to kill 2 grown menD. It can be Yellow, Gold, Copper, Red, Green, Blue, or Black

4. What is different about poison dart frogs that are raised in captivity?A. They never develop venomB. They never develop colorC. They are goldenD. They make great pets

5. How has the poison dart frog venom been used by people?A. The venom has been used in soapB. The venom has been used on the tips of darts for huntingC. The venom has been used in medicineD. Both B and C

Skill Reading Comprehension Name: _________________________www.HaveFunTeaching.comText By: http://animals.nationalgeographic.comThe Poison Dart FrogBy: National Geographic (Adapted by Have Fun Teaching)ANSWER KEY1. The poison dart frog has designs and colors that help the frog toA. Enter a beauty contestB. Scare off predatorsC. Easily hide from predatorsD. Live longer2. How are poison dart frogs similar to monkeys?A. They both are colorfulB. They both are poisonousC. They both carry their young on their backsD. They both carry eggs and tadpoles3. What is so amazing about the Golden Poison Dart Frog?A. It has a bright golden colorB. It is only 2 inches long and has enough venom to kill 10 grown menC. It is 10 inches long and has enough venom to kill 2 grown menD. It can be Yellow, Gold, Copper, Red, Green, Blue, or Black4. What is different about poison dart frogs that are raised in captivity?A. They never develop venomB. They never develop colorC. They are goldenD. They make great pets5. How has the poison dart frog venom been used by people?A. The venom has been used in soapB. The venom has been used on the tips of darts for huntingC. The venom has been used in medicineD. Both B and CSkill Reading Comprehension Name: _________________________www.HaveFunTeaching.comText By: http://kids.nationalgeographic.comIs Pluto a Planet?By: National Geographic Kids (Adapted by Have Fun Teaching)Many people are saying that Pluto is nolonger a planet. Are they right? Is Pluto nolonger a planet? There's debate in the scientificworld about this issue. National GeographicNews says that, according to the InternationalAstronomical Union, a full-fledged planet isan object that orbits the sun and is large enough to have becomeround due to the force of its own gravity. Because Pluto doesn'tmeet these standards, the IAU classifies Pluto as a dwarf planet.Not everyone agrees that this is a good way to decide, though.Andy Cheng, a planetary scientist at Johns Hopkins University,says that the new rules aren't clear enough and asks the question"how round is round? ...I'll still continue to maintain that Pluto is aplanet," he said.Owen Gingerich is an astronomer and historian at HarvardUniversity in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and head of the IAUcommittee proposing the definition. He favored a specialdistinction for Pluto. Gingerich supported a proposal to call the bigeight planets classical planetsas opposed to just plain"planets"and Pluto and the others dwarf planets, so there wouldbe two classes of planets. He believes that reclassifying Pluto as adwarf planet is not "sensitive to the historical and cultural role thatPluto has played."The argument continues. In the meantime, however, manypeople are correctnew textbooks will list Pluto as being a dwarfplanet. What do you think it is?Skill Reading Comprehension Name: _________________________www.HaveFunTeaching.comText By: http://kids.nationalgeographic.comIs Pluto a Planet?By: National Geographic Kids (Adapted by Have Fun Teaching)Read the story. Use the information in the story to answer the questions below.1. According to the IAU, what classifies Pluto as a dwarf planet?A. It is smaller than the other planetsB. It does not orbit the sunC. It is not large enough to become round due to the force of its own gravityD. Both B and C2. What does IAU stand for?A. International Association of the UniverseB. Intergalactic Association UnionC. International Astronomical UnionD. International House of Pancakes3. What does Andy Cheng think about the IAUs definition of a planet?A. He thinks the IAU is not clear enough about the roundness of a planetB. He thinks that Pluto is not a planetC. He thinks that Pluto is not round enough to be considered a planetD. He thinks the IAU gives a clear definition of a planet4. What did Owen Gingerich support?A. A proposal to call the eight planets planetsB. A proposal to call the eight planets dwarf planetsC. A proposal to call the eight planets classical planetsD. A proposal to call Pluto a classical planet5. What is the Authors Purpose of this article?A. To inform the readerB. To tell a storyC. To persuade the readerD. To expose the beliefs of the authorSkill Reading Comprehension Name: _________________________www.HaveFunTeaching.comText By: http://kids.nationalgeographic.comIs Pluto a Planet?By: National Geographic Kids (Adapted by Have Fun Teaching)ANSWER KEY1. According to the IAU, what classifies Pluto as a dwarf planet?A. It is smaller than the other planetsB. It does not orbit the sunC. It is not large enough to become round due to the force of its own gravityD. Both B and C2. What does IAU stand for?A. International Association of the UniverseB. Intergalactic Association UnionC. International Astronomical UnionD. International House of Pancakes3. What does Andy Cheng think about the IAUs definition of a planet?A. He thinks the IAU is not clear enough about the roundness of a planetB. He thinks that Pluto is not a planetC. He thinks that Pluto is not round enough to be considered a planetD. He thinks the IAU gives a clear definition of a planet4. What did Owen Gingerich support?A. A proposal to call the eight planets planetsB. A proposal to call the eight planets dwarf planetsC. A proposal to call the eight planets classical planetsD. A proposal to call Pluto a classical planet5. What is the Authors Purpose of this article?A. To inform the readerB. To tell a storyC. To persuade the readerD. To expose the beliefs of the author

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