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Contents

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Maxx Comedy: The Funniest Kid in America ................................................................... 3 The Color of My Words................................................................................................... 6 The Wright Brothers: A Flying Start ................................................................................. 9 Wilma Unlimited........................................................................................................... 12 Readers' Theater: Show Time ........................................................................................ 15 Befiddled ...................................................................................................................... 19 S.O.R. Losers................................................................................................................. 22 The Great Serum Race .................................................................................................. 25 Smokejumpers.............................................................................................................. 27 Readers' Theater: The Case of the Filched Feast Funds .................................................. 30 Life Under Ice ............................................................................................................... 34 The Long Bike Ride ....................................................................................................... 37 Escaping the Giant Wave .............................................................................................. 40 Brian's Winter ............................................................................................................... 43 Readers' Theater: On Turtle Backs: A Native American Legend ...................................... 45 The Man Who Made Time Travel .................................................................................. 49 Maniac Magee.............................................................................................................. 53 The Kid Who Named Pluto ........................................................................................... 55 Buildings in Disguise ..................................................................................................... 58 Readers' Theater: Let's Fly a Kite ................................................................................... 60 Ancient Greece ............................................................................................................. 64 The Emperor's Silent Army: Terracotta Warriors of Ancient China .................................. 67 The Sons of the Dragon King ........................................................................................ 70 Secrets of the Sphinx .................................................................................................... 73 Readers' Theater: Say Sphinx! ....................................................................................... 75 Next Stop Neptune: Experiencing the Solar System ...................................................... 79 The Incredible Quest to Find the Titanic........................................................................ 82 Eager ............................................................................................................................ 85 The Phantom Tollbooth ................................................................................................ 88 Readers' Theater: Into the Deep.................................................................................... 90

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Maxx Comedy: The Funniest Kid in America .........................................1?6 The Color of My Words.......................................................................7?12 The Wright Brothers: A Flying Start ...................................................13?18 Wilma Unlimited...............................................................................19?23 Readers' Theater: Show Time ............................................................24?31 Befiddled ..........................................................................................32?37 S.O.R. Losers.....................................................................................38?43 The Great Serum Race ......................................................................44?48 Smokejumpers .................................................................................. 49?54 Readers' Theater: The Case of the Filched Feast Funds ......................55?62 Life Under Ice ...................................................................................63?68 The Long Bike Ride ...........................................................................69?73 Escaping the Giant Wave ..................................................................74?79 Brian's Winter ...................................................................................80?84 Readers' Theater: On Turtle Backs: A Native American Legend ..........85?92 The Man Who Made Time Travel ......................................................93?98 Maniac Magee................................................................................99?103 The Kid Who Named Pluto ...........................................................104?109 Buildings in Disguise .....................................................................110?114 Readers' Theater: Let's Fly a Kite ...................................................115?122 Ancient Greece .............................................................................123?128 The Emperor's Silent Army: Terracotta Warriors of Ancient China ..129?134 The Sons of the Dragon King ........................................................135?139 Secrets of the Sphinx ....................................................................140?144 Readers' Theater: Say Sphinx! .......................................................145?152 Next Stop Neptune: Experiencing the Solar System ......................153?158 The Incredible Quest to Find the Titanic........................................159?164 Eager ............................................................................................165?169 The Phantom Tollbooth ................................................................170?174 Readers' Theater: Into the Deep....................................................175?182 Index ............................................................................................183?184

Practice Book

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Name Which sentence makes more sense? Underline it.

Robust Vocabulary

Lesson 1

Sentence 1 1. If you throw that crumpled paper

against the wall, it may ricochet and hit Bob.

2. Mary was incapacitated for a few days because of her pretty new dress.

3. John was crestfallen when he won the swimming competition.

4. The clown lamented when his makeup washed off in the rain.

5. A funny movie often causes me to scream with mirth.

6. I could tell he was getting hysterical when he began talking very softly and slowly.

Sentence 2 If you throw that crumpled paper at Bob, he may ricochet against the wall.

Mary was incapacitated for a few days because of her sore throat. John was crestfallen when he lost the swimming competition. The clown lamented when the children laughed at him. A scary movie often causes me to scream with mirth. I could tell he was getting hysterical when he began talking louder and faster.

Use what you know about the Vocabulary Words to answer the questions below.

Write your answers in complete sentences. Possible responses are shown. 7. What kind of present would cause you to become ecstatic? I would become

ecstatic if someone gave me a new laptop computer.

8. What perishable foods do you enjoy eating most? The perishable foods I enjoy eating most are yogurt and peaches.

With your child, discuss the Vocabulary Words.

Have your child tell you what each one means.

Then ask him or her to think of one example

sentence for each word.

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Read each section of "Maxx Comedy: The Funniest Kid in America." Then fill in the corresponding section of your

story map. Possible responses are shown.

Reader's Guide Lesson 1

Section 1 pages 28?29

Characters

Max, Maude, Olivia, Ellen Plunkett, and Dr. Carmody

Setting

on the road to Chicago

Section 2 pages 30?31

Conflict

Max Carmody wants to be named the Funniest Kid in America. He is running late on his way to an audition.

Section 3 pages 32?39

Plot Events

? The car Max is riding in to get to Chicago breaks down. ? Max's stepfather picks up the group in his big rig. ? Maude has an allergic reaction to cherries, which slows

down the group. ? Max gets to the audition as the winner is being announced.

Section 4 pages 40?41

Resolution

Max's audition tape is played on the national news, and he is invited to perform at the Giggle Factory.

Review your story map. Then write a summary of the selection on a separate sheet of paper.

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Plot and Setting

Read the passage below. Then write your answers to the

Lesson 1

questions in the appropriate box in the story map.

Possible responses are shown.

Last week, Charles agreed to give a funny speech at a school assembly. However, he hadn't realized that Ms. Lind would want to read a complete copy of his speech the day before!

e deadline passed, and Charles still didn't have his speech ready. He walked to Ms. Lind's office to apologize. Ms. Lind looked up from her desk. "How's the speech?" she asked. At that moment Charles knew that he had to tell her the truth. Ms. Lind said she would help him write the speech if he would stay after school. Charles breathed a sigh of relief and thanked her. e next day, the school auditorium roared with laughter while Charles gave his speech.

Characters

Charles, Ms. Lind

Setting

at Charles's school

Conflict

Charles has to write a speech for a school assembly, but he misses a deadline.

Plot Events

? Charles goes to Ms. Lind's office. ? Charles tells Ms. Lind the truth. ? Ms. Lind offers to help Charles.

Resolution

Charles's speech is a success.

Have your child draw a story map and explain

it to you. Watch a TV program or movie

together, and work together to fill in the map.

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Name

Each sentence below describes a form of fiction. Fill in each blank to name the form.

realistic fiction short story

The Forms of Fiction

fable

historical fiction

folktale

science fiction

Forms of Fiction Lesson 1

myth tall tale

1. It is not as long as a novel and can often be read in one sitting.

short story

2. It teaches a lesson about right and wrong and often includes talking animals.

fable

3. It is a story that has been told in a culture for many generations.

folktale

4. It usually takes place in the future and often includes amazing inventions.

science fiction

5. It is a humorous story about the adventures of an American folk hero.

tall tale

Read the following short paragraphs. Then fill in the blank to name the form of fiction.

6. The snake began to hiss. "I will dry out this land," he said. After many years of

work, the snake had finally created Death Valley.

This is a paragraph from

a myth

.

7. The clouds lifted over the Great Pyramid. The workers had finally finished

building it. Ra-el looked at his father and smiled.

This paragraph is an example of

historical fiction

.

8. Thomas felt great about the school play. He knew he was a very good actor and

would probably get a big part. His parents and friends agreed.

This is a paragraph of

realistic fiction

.

Have your child describe the different forms of

fiction. Select one. Work together to create a

story that your child can share with classmates.

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Fold the paper along the dotted line. As each Spelling Word is read aloud, write it in the blank. Then unfold your paper and check your work. Practice writing any Spelling Words you missed.

Words with Short Vowels and Vowel

Digraphs

Lesson 1

1.

2.

1. absences

3.

2. against

3. album

4.

4. circuit

5.

5. bronze

6. chess

6.

7. biscuit

7.

8. depth

8.

9. cabinet

10. drenched

9.

11. glimpse

10.

12. nozzle

13. feather

11.

14. plastic

12.

15. publish

16. pulse

13.

17. rapid

14.

18. snack

15.

19. solve

20. system

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

Have your child write the Spelling Words and

underline the letter or letters that stand for

the short vowel sound in each word.

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