Houghton-Mifflin Support   Grade 5, Theme 2

 

In this theme, you will read about daring, determined people who meet challenging goals.

• World Book online - Sammy Sosa

• Sammy's Stats

• Baseball Basics - Learn about Positions

• Science of Baseball

• Dominican Republic Map

• Before and After hurricane photos

• Timeline of Joyner's Life

• Other Quotes of Joyner

• Olympic Committee Athletes

• Other Quotes about Success and Failure
   

• Can DO People
  
   

• Achiever Gallery
  
   

• Fact vs. Opinion
   

Baseball's Hero With a Heart
Learn more about Sammy Sosa and the sport of baseball.

"You never fail until you stop trying." Florence Griffith Joyner
What does Florence Griffith Joyner seem to be saying about success and failure?

In what kinds of situations might a person be required to "give all"?

What examples can you name of people who tried very hard to reach a goal?

What is the difference between fact and opinion?

Theme 2 Selections

Focus on Poetry