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Chuck's First Flight

Fluency Quick Check — student copy · Long vowel teams — long i: ie, igh

Name: ________________ Date: __________

Chuck is going on his first flight. But he is a little scared. Read to find out what happens on Chuck's first flight.

Chuck is going on a flight today. When he thinks of flying, his tummy hurts. Mom said they would be fine.

Chuck and his mom drive on the highway to get to the plane. He sees a plane high in the sky. They are almost there.

They make it to the plane. Chuck sits in his seat and pulls his seatbelt tight.

He has a feeling of fright as the plane starts with a jerk. Will he be safe high in the sky?

He holds his mom's hand tight. The plane does fly high.

Chuck wants to lie flat.

Then sunlight shines in the window. Chuck thinks he might like this flight.

He can see the highway below. There are little cars and shops.

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Chuck's First Flight

Comprehension Quiz — student copy

Name: ________________ Date: __________

  1. 1. Which word does NOT belong in this group: might, high, lie, flight?

    A. might

    B. high

    C. lie

    D. flight

  2. 2. Which word has two syllables?

    A. delight

    B. sight

    C. high

    D. tie

  3. 3. Which word has the same middle sound as "sight"?

    A. glint

    B. went

    C. sit

    D. might

  4. 4. How do Chuck's feelings about the flight change?

    A. First he is excited, then he is scared.

    B. First he is scared, then he likes it.

    C. First he is annoyed, then he likes it.

    D. First he is scared, then he is upset.

  5. 5. Who helps Chuck during the flight?

    A. the man

    B. his dad

    C. the pilot

    D. his mom

  6. 6. Will Chuck be nervous next time he flies on an airplane?

    A. Yes, he did not like it.

    B. Yes, his flight was scary.

    C. No, his flight was a delight.

    D. No, he was never nervous.

Answer key: 1-C · 2-A · 3-D · 4-B · 5-D · 6-C · Laprea Education / Developing Decoders