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Nonfiction: The Sky Was Her Road

A free printable nonfiction: the sky was her road reading worksheet — phonics, sight words, comprehension and fluency practice, ready to print. Great for elementary and up.

Nonfiction: The Sky Was Her Road Name Score Read the passage, then answer the questions. The Sky Was Her Road Amelia grew up at a time when few people believed women should fly planes. The first time she rode in an airplane, she knew the sky was where she belonged. She worked long hours and saved every dollar to pay for flying lessons. Soon she was breaking records that many pilots thought were impossible. In 1932 she became the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean. The flight was cold and dangerous, and her plane was battered by storms. Amelia’s courage encouraged girls everywhere to chase their own big dreams. 1) What did few people believe when Amelia grew up? 2) How did Amelia pay for lessons? 3) What record did she set in 1932? 4) What was her flight like?

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This free printable reading worksheet is part of our nonfiction: the sky was her road collection. Print it and read it with a pencil — a great reading & phonics activity. It’s free for home, classroom, library and daycare use.

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