Four Eyes Are Better for One by Jennifer Paull

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Four Eyes Are Better for Oneby Jennifer
Paull      Smack! The puck bounced off the goal
and flew in the opposite direction.     "What a
save!" Kevin exclaimed.     What luck, Fred
thought. He'd played the whole season on pure
luck, and they'd made it to the finals. What Fred
hadn't told anyone was that he couldn't see the
puck. He couldn't see anything at a
distance!     After the game, Fred told his mom
he couldn't see. She said he would have to go to
the eye doctor.     The next afternoon, they
visited the eye doctor. Fred dreaded the awful
newshe was nearsighted and needed glasses. The
glasses would be ready in one week.     The only
thought running through his head was how badly he
would be teased. "Freddy Four-eyes! Goalie in
glasses!" he imagined. He did not know any kids
his age who played hockey and wore glasses. Now
his dream of becoming a professional hockey
player was history. Professional hockey players
did not wear glasses. The thought of how his
friends would make fun of him left him
worried.     
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  One week later, he placed the glasses on his
head and repeated, "It will all be okay. You're
still the greatest goalie. You're still an
awesome athlete." His mom loved the glasses. They
made him look smart. She dismissed his comment
that the team would tease him.      He slowly
climbed into the car after picking up the
glasses. They headed to the rink the
championship game against the Bolts was only
minutes away. Fear jabbed him in the stomach
again. He could barely breathe. He was so worried
about what his friends would say.     They
arrived as both teams gathered to take the ice.
Introductions were made so players knew each
other. Much to Fred's surprise the other team's
goalie wore glasses. As he met each Bolt, he
counted five players wearing glasses! Fred knew
that the Bolts were as good as his team. He felt
a little more confident when he saw how many
others wore glasses. Maybe it wouldn't be so
bad.     After the game his teammates screamed,
"Fred the Fabulous!" He had successfully saved
every shot on his goal. They beat the Bolts 3-0.
He saw each teammate smiling.     He was untying
his skates when his mom found him. She gave him a
hug and whispered, "So?"     "These glasses
really are great, Mom. I saw and saved every
shot!"
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What happens just before the teams start playing
the final game?

• Fred sees how many players wear glasses.
• Fred sees the audience throw their hats on the
  ice.
• Fred sees his teammates make fun of him.
• Fred cannot see anything at all without glasses.

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Which of these is most like Fred and his
experience in the story?

• to show that wearing glasses is okay
• to point out how hardly anyone wears glasses
• to tell why the crowd likes him so much
• to prove people who wear glasses are teased

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Why does the author tell about the other players
who wear glasses?

• to show that wearing glasses is okay
• to point out how hardly anyone wears glasses
• to tell why the crowd likes him so much
• to prove people who wear glasses are teased

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Of these events, which happens first?

• Fred helps his team make it to the finals.
• Fred's teammates make fun of him.
• Fred saves every shot in the finals.
• Fred gets new glasses at the eye doctor.

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Read the following sentence from the
passage."He could barely breathe."Which word
best replaces barely in the sentence above?

• happily
• suddenly
• hardly
• quickly

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In the word untying, what does the prefix un-
mean?

• full of
• against
• not
• before

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How is Fred's problem solved?

• He gets glasses.
• He misses shots.
• He plays hockey.
• He talks to friends.

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Which would most likely be found at the
championship hockey game?

• dance shoes
• golf clubs
• party hats
• ice skates

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The last part of the story takes place in

• a school.
• an office.
• a skating rink.
• a home.

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From this story, it can be concluded that

• doctors are mean.
• glasses are useful.
• name-calling is fun.
• hockey is painful

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Why is Fred concerned about his glasses?

• He thinks the doctor will make him get a new
  pair.
• He thinks he cannot play in the championship.
• He thinks his teammates will make fun of him.
• He thinks his mother will get angry and punish
  him.

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Which word best describes Fred in the middle of
the story?

• worried
• confident
• responsible
• trustworthy

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What is the effect of Fred's new glasses?

• He scores many points during the game.
• His teammates make fun of his glasses.
• His teammates all get their own glasses.
• He saves every shot and wins the game.

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New England Fun Facts New England is a section
of the United States located in the Northeast. It
is made up of six states. Each state has its own
unique points. Here are some of the fun facts
about those states.ConnecticutConnecticut
became a state in 1788. Its capital is Hartford.
Nicknamed "The Nutmeg State," Connecticut is
covered by rivers, lakes, and waterfalls. The
main river is called the Connecticut River. The
state flower, the mountain laurel, can sometimes
be found growing along the roads. Many things are
made in this state. One of them is PEZ
candy!MaineMaine is the largest state in New
England. It is called the "Pine Tree State" and
is covered by thousands of rivers and streams.
Its long coast has harbors, coves, and bays.
Maine is known for its lobster and blueberries.
The capital is Augusta. It is the only state
whose name has one syllable.
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MassachusettsThe "Bay State" has various
well-known islands along its coast. Some were
made by glaciers. The capital is Boston. Three
presidents were born here John Adams, John
Quincy Adams, and John F. Kennedy. The first
basketball game was played here, and the first
Thanksgiving Day was celebrated here!New
HampshireNew Hampshire became a state in 1788.
It is nicknamed "The Granite State" because it
has a lot of natural granite. The capital is
Concord. Of all the New England states, New
Hampshire has the highest mountain, Mt.
Washington. It also had the first public
library.Rhode IslandRhode Island is a very
small state. It is the smallest state in New
England, and it is also the smallest state in the
United States. The capital is Providence. Rhode
Island is called the "The Ocean State." Even
though it is small, its coast has 36 islands. The
islands are all different sizes, from miles long
to small clusters of rocks. The first circus in
the country took place in this little state.
VermontVermont became a state in 1791. It is
called "The Green Mountain State" because
mountains covered with green trees stretch across
the state. Its capital is Montpelier. The largest
lake of New England is located in Vermont. It is
called Lake Champlain. Vermont is home to the ice
cream company Ben Jerry's.
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Which of these is an opinion?

• New Jersey is part of New England.
• Rhode Island is called the Ocean State.
• Vermont became a state in 1791.
• New Hampshire is the prettiest state

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This article's purpose is

• to inform about the New England states.
• to tell the names of each state's birds.
• to explain about the rivers of New England.
• to give the nicknames of each state.

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According to the passage, where did the first
circus in the United States take place?

• New Hampshire
• Massachusetts
• c. Vermont
• d. Rhode Island

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Why is the word "very" italicized in this
passage?

• to highlight the states' birds
• to point out the names of the states
• to explain the states' nicknames
• to show that the word is important

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The main idea of this passage is that

• the New England states do not have flowers.
• there are many fun facts about New England
  states.
• the biggest states are located only in New
  England.
• only mountains are located in the New England
  states.

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Which is the most northern state?

• Maine
• Rhode Island
• Connecticut
• Vermont

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This passage is an example of

• fiction.
• a poem.
• a play.
• nonfiction.

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This information could be useful if planning a
trip to

• the Northeast.
• the Midwest.
• Canada.
• the Southwest.

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"Its long coast has harbors, coves, and
bays."The word bays means

• deep sounds.
• parts of a wall.
• cooking spices.
• bodies of water.

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What is the purpose of the bold words in this
passage?

• to tell the name of the state flower
• to divide the passage into sections
• to show the name of the state bird
• to highlight a vocabulary word

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What does the suffix -est mean in the word
highest?

• do again
• the best
• the most
• before

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Which of the following best summarizes the
information about Massachusetts?

• Massachusetts is a large state. It has many tall
  mountains. The spice nutmeg is grown there. Many
  funny circuses can be seen in Massachusetts.
• Massachusetts is an island. One of the products
  made there is tea. The most important animal in
  Massachusetts is the state bird, the
  Massachusetts chickadee.
• Massachusetts is a state that has many islands.
  Three U.S. presidents were born there. It is also
  known for being the first place special events
  happened.
• Massachusetts is a small state. It is well known
  for its ice cream sundaes. The first public
  library is located in Massachusetts.

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A Perfect "A"by Jennifer Paull
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 In lines 1-4 of the poem, the speaker compares
herself to

• a test.
• a word.
• a bird.
• a breeze.

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The reader can tell that the speaker

• liked the rain.
• liked tall mountains.
• liked flying birds.
• liked taking the test.

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In lines 4-8 of the poem, what object acts like a
human?

• the rain
• a bird
• her brain
• the test

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Which word from the poem is a compound word?

• unending
• glittered
• rainbow
• complain

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Read the following line from the poem."It
glittered like a rainbow."A synonym for
glittered is

• sparkled.
• fell.
• tripped.
• spoke.