Unit 3: Barrington Irving

According to "Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator," 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.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what does Irving have planned for the future?

• 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.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read this sentence from “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator.”         

To follow his dream, Irving turned down a full football scholarship to the University of Florida.

Given the information in the sentence, identify what was most likely true about Irving at that time. Choose TWO options.

• He was an outstanding athlete.

• He wanted to fly a commercial jet.

• He liked football better than flying.

• He was a poor student in high school.

• He was dedicated to becoming a pilot.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following sentences best states a central 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.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is the most reasonable inference you can make about Barrington Irving, based on information in “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator”?

• He is easily persuaded.

• He is determined and intelligent.

• He behaved irresponsibly when he was younger.

• He believes that science is more important than the arts.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Using clues in “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” decide which of the following inferences best describes how Barrington Irving feels about accomplishing his solo flight around the world

• proud and satisfied

• nervous but hopeful

• scared but determined

• excited yet disbelieving

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which word in the following sentences is a possessive pronoun?         

Jamal’s going to ride his brother’s bike to school. He hopes that his own bike will be fixed today. His dad’s working on it now.

• Jamal's

• brother's

• his

• dad's

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Given your knowledge of the suffix -ful, which of the following would a boastful person be most likely to do?

• found a nonprofit

• start an argument

• brag about a grade

• take flying lessons

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A