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Name Fluency
As I read, I will pay attention to tempo.
“Hurry up!” Caitlin said to her brother Domenic.
8 Domenic was loaded down with his toolbox and some
17 lumber. “I’m walking as fast as I can!” he said. “Besides,
28 we’ve got all day tomorrow to work on the decorations.
38 What’s the hurry?”
41 It was Friday afternoon and Caitlin and Domenic were on
51 their way to their grandmother’s house. First thing Saturday
60 morning, they would get busy decorating Grandma’s
67 basement. They were having a big family party there on
77 Sunday afternoon.
79 Domenic had been studying about the ocean animals
87 that live on a coral reef. He and Caitlin had decided to turn
100 Grandma’s basement into an undersea world. Caitlin had
108 already sketched the cardboard fish that she would hang
117 from the ceiling. Domenic planned to build a treasure chest.
127 Then he and Caitlin would fill it with prizes.
136 “What a terrific idea!” Grandma said when she heard
145 their plans. “I’ll help with the decorations too and I . . . .”
155 Grandma’s voice trailed off. Her eyes were twinkling.
163 That always happened when she had a truly great idea. 173
Comprehension Check
1. How did Domenic and Caitlin come up with the theme for decorating
Grandma’s basement? Main Idea and Details
2. What do you think Grandma’s idea is? Make Predictions
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180
The Gri Gri Tree • Grade 5/Unit 5
Practice
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At Home: Help the student read the passage, paying
attention to the goal at the top of the page.
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