Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator

What 2 facts made Barrington Irving's solo flight around the world special?

• He was the youngest person to fly around the world alone.

• He was the first African American to make such a trip.

• He made the fewest number of stops during the flight.

• He completed the trip in the shortest amount of time.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Why did Barrington Irving decide to become a pilot? (What inspired him?)

• reading a book in his parents' bookstore

• talking to his parents about his ambitions

• sitting in the cockpit of a commercial airplane

• receiving a full scholarship to the University of Florida

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

What is the main goal of Irving’s nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation?

• to subsidize tuition costs for low-income youth

• to increase interest in careers in aviation, science, and math

• to replace science and math programs in underfunded public schools

• to provide transportation for students who have limited access to museums

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CCSS.L.3.1A

According to the story, what does Irving have planned for the future? (What is his next goal?)

• to turn a jet into a mobile classroom

• to fly around the world on his own again

• to visit the places he stopped on his first flight

• to help students apply for scholarships for college

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which statements about the “Journey for Knowledge” program are true? (Three answers)

• The program will include communicating with the International Space Station.

• Students in the program will learn more about engineering and technology.

• Irving will personally visit every classroom along the way.

• During the program, Irving will fly to all seven continents.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What does it mean if you ^accomplish something?

• You successfully complete a goal.
  
• You go somewhere with another person.
  
• You grant credit or recognition to another person.
  
• You help a person commit a crime.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.K.1B

Which of the following activities is most likely to be considered ^purposeful?

• misplacing your keys, wallet, and phone
  
• discovering a nest while on a hike
  
• finding two dimes on the floor
  
• graduating from high school

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CCSS.L.3.1A

How might someone best show that she has ^{determination}? Base your answer on the meaning of ^{determination}. 

• by helping her father fix a flat tire
  
• by going to the movies with friends
  
• by reading to her brother at bedtime
  
• by practicing the piano two hours every day

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CCSS.L.3.1C

What is the central (main) idea of “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator”?

• Without the support of others, it is impossible to achieve your dreams.

• Purposefulness, dedication, and belief in oneself are the keys to success.

• Having practical experience as a student prepares one for an interesting career.

• Although hard work is important, luck plays a larger role in a person's success.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

Which of the following is the best example of indirect characterization?

• Barrington Irving is very good at rising above obstacles.
  
• [H]e beat the odds to become the youngest person and only African American ever to fly solo around the world.
  
• One of their customers, a Jamaican-born professional pilot, asked Irving if he'd ever thought about becoming a pilot.
  
• Irving's nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation, aims to boost the numbers of youth in aviation and other science- and math-related careers.

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CCSS.RL.8.3