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1 Lesson 0 Includes: Blackline Masters organized by lesson Weekly Tests for Key Skills Observation Checklists and other Informal Assessments can be found in the Assessment section of the Grab-and-Go Resources for this grade.

2 Contents Blackline Masters Home Letter, Blackline Master Weekly To-Do List, Blackline Master Vocabulary Word Cards, Blackline Master Target Vocabulary, Blackline Master Leveled Reader Graphic Organizer, Blackline Masters Test Power, Blackline Master Leveled Practice Struggling Readers, SR Advanced, A English Language Learners, ELL Weekly Tests See Assessment for Weekly Tests Answer Keys Test Record Form, Weekly Tests Vocabulary: Target Vocabulary, Figurative Language, Weekly Tests Comprehension: Story Structure, Characterization, Theme, Anchor Text, Weekly Tests Decoding: Stress in Three-Syllable Words, Weekly Tests Grammar: Proper Mechanics and Writing Titles, Weekly Tests English Language Learners Oral Language Chant, Blackline Master ELL Selection Summary, Blackline Master ELL Answer Key Copyright by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner unless such copying is expressly permitted by federal copyright law. Permission is hereby granted to individuals using the corresponding student s textbook or kit as the major vehicle for regular classroom instruction to photocopy entire pages from this publication in classroom quantities for instructional use and not for resale. Requests for information on other matters regarding duplication of this work should be addressed to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, Attn: Contracts, Copyrights, and Licensing, 9400 South Park Center Loop, Orlando, Florida Printed in the U.S.A. ISBN: XXXX D E F G If you have received these materials as examination copies free of charge, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company retains title to the materials and they may not be resold. Resale of examination copies is strictly prohibited. Possession of this publication in print format does not entitle users to convert this publication, or any portion of it, into electronic format.

3 B l a c k l i n e M a s t e r Dear Family, Home Letter As the class works through this unit, students will think about the question What can a person learn by building a relationship with an animal? This week begins with The Black Stallion, an adventure story about a boy and a horse stranded on a deserted beach, trying to survive by learning to trust one another. We will also read Horse Power, an informational text about the different ways horses help people. Home Letter This week s Target Vocabulary: piercing, descended, quivered, savage, delicacy, fitful, heave, diminishing, rhythmic, marveling Vocabulary Strategy: Figurative language Comprehension Skill: Story structure examine and understand the setting, character, and events in a story Comprehension Strategy: Question ask questions about a selection before you read, as you read, and after you read Writing Focus: Narrative writing revise a fictional narrative Activities to Do Together Vocabulary Review this week s Target Vocabulary words and their meanings with your child. Then work together to create a fairy tale, incorporating the vocabulary words. Pets Are Family, Too If you have a family pet, discuss the animal s characteristics with your child. How does the pet make the family feel? What do you do together? If you don t have a pet, discuss which animals make good pets and why. My Animal Companion Ask your child to write and then revise a fictional narrative in which he or she goes on a long journey with an animal as an only companion. How do the animal and your child help each other?. Remind your child to include details that help the reader understand what is happening. Go to the ebook to read and listen to this week s selection. Home Letter 3

4 B L A C K L I N E M A S T E R Weekly To-Do List Put an X in each box when you finish the activity. Must Do Practice pages Comprehension and Fluency Literacy Center Word Study Literacy Center Think and Write Literacy Center May Do Reading Log Vocabulary in Context Cards Practice Spelling Words Work on Writing Assignment Other Daily Independent Reading Other Daily Independent Reading Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Weekly To-Do List 4

5 B L a c k l i n e m a s t e r Vocabulary Word Cards piercing fitful descended heave quivered diminishing savage rhythmic delicacy marveling Vocabulary Word Cards 5

6 B l a c k l i n e M a s t e r Target Vocabulary Island Ponies Target Vocabulary Fill in two more examples and non-examples for descended in the Four-Square Map below. Then create your own Four-Square Maps for five of the remaining Target Vocabulary Words. Vocabulary piercing descended quivered savage delicacy fitful heave diminishing rhythmic marveling Definition moved to a lower place Example walking down a staircase Sentence The plane descended smoothly and landed safely. descended Non-example climbing a tree Target Vocabulary 6

7 B l a c k l i n e M a s t e r Story Map: Title or Topic The Deer Graphic Organizer 11 Characters: Carlos Mom Setting: a boy s backyard Problem: Solution: Graphic Organizer 11 7

8 B l a c k l i n e M a s t e r Story Map: Title or Topic Wilderness Rangers Graphic Organizer 11 Characters: Lorna Kibo Dad Connor Setting: near a river in a canyon Conflict: Resolution: Graphic Organizer 11 8

9 B l a c k l i n e M a s t e r Story Map: Title or Topic Day of the Coyotes Graphic Organizer 11 Characters: Quentin Alex Setting: Conflict: Resolution: Graphic Organizer 11 9

10 B l a c k l i n e M a s t e r Column Chart: Title or Topic Lost in a Canyon Graphic Organizer 11 Characters: Lorna Kibo Dad Connor Setting: near a river in a canyon Conflict: Resolution: Graphic Organizer 11 10

11 B l a c k l i n e M a s t e r Test Power Use Skateboarding Through the Decades and The Ollie and the Rock and Roll to answer questions 1 4. Use evidence from the passage to support your answers. 1 Why did skate parks spring up in the 1970s, after it had seemed that the fad was over? 2 What two main ideas can you identify in this article? Explain how each is supported by details. 3 What kind of text structure is used in this article? How does it differ from the text structure used in the previous article? 4 Challenge What have you learned about the topic of skateboarding from the information given in both articles? Test Power 11

12 l e v e l e d p r a c t i c e S R Figurative Language Match each simile, metaphor, or idiom in Column 1 to its meaning in Column 2. You can use print or online reference sources to find the meaning of idioms you do not understand. Vocabulary Strategies: Figurative Language Column 1 Column 2 1. The sea was angry. A. You are still mad about something. 2. Don t add fuel to the fire. B. My scarf is very soft. 3. My scarf feels as soft as a cloud. C. The water was rough with lots of waves. 4. You ve got a chip on your shoulder. D. The roll was very hard. 5. The roll was like a hockey puck. E. Don t make something worse. Vocabulary Strategies 12

13 l e v e l e d p r a c t i c e A Figurative Language Read the simile, metaphor, and idiom shown in the box. On the lines below, write a sentence for each one. Then write three more sentences: one using a simile that you wrote, one using a metaphor that you wrote, and one using an idiom you know. Vocabulary Strategies: Figurative Language The book was as heavy as a brick. The sea was angry. drop in the bucket Vocabulary Strategies 13

14 l e v e l e d p r a c t i c e E L L Figurative Language Read each sentence. Then circle the letter for the best answer. Vocabulary Strategies: Figurative Language 1. She didn t break a sweat during the race. A simile B metaphor C idiom 2. Their house was like an amusement park. A simile B metaphor C idiom 3. The welcoming sun shone bright in the sky. A simile B metaphor C idiom 4. They saved a big nest egg. A simile B metaphor C idiom Vocabulary Strategies 14

15 weekly tests 20.1 Test Record Form TEST RECORD FORM Possible Score Acceptable Score Student Score Vocabulary: Target Vocabulary, Figurative Language 10 7 Comprehension: Story Structure, Characterization, Theme, Anchor Text 10 7 Decoding: Stress in Three-Syllable Words 10 7 Grammar: Proper Mechanics and Writing Titles 10 7 TOTAL Total Student Score 2.5 = % Test Record Form 15

16 Vocabulary weekly tests 20.2 Vocabulary Answer Numbers 1 through 10 on your Answer Sheet. Choose the best answer for each question. 1 What does the word diminishing mean in the sentence below? We mourned the diminishing roar of the waves as we drove away from the beach. A. abrupt B. fading C. mysterious D. overwhelming 4 What does the word fitful mean in the sentence below? The fitful bursts of laughter were contagious. F. gleeful G. irregular H. irresistible I. sarcastic 2 What does the word marveling mean in the sentence below? Ms. Carter could not stop marveling at the excellence of her students presentations. F. asking questions G. expressing wonder H. pausing for a break I. showing frustration 3 What does the word descended mean in the sentence below? Before the soldiers descended from the airplane, they saluted. A. came down B. stopped flying C. slipped and fell D. carried luggage 5 What does the word delicacy mean in the sentence below? What someone else considers a delicacy might shock a squeamish eater. A. raw salad B. cooked meat C. special food item D. exotic amphibian 6 What does the simile she is as sharp as a tack mean in the sentence below? Mindy always knows the right answer she is as sharp as a tack. F. She is smart. G. She is snobby. H. She is impolite. I. She is metallic. Target Vocabulary, Figurative Language 16

17 weekly tests 20.3 Vocabulary 7 What does the metaphor the soccer team was a storm of energy mean in the sentence below? The soccer team was a storm of energy as the captain led her players onto the field. A. There was a rainstorm approaching. B. The captain had a strong leadership style. C. The players were excited to start the game. D. There was no chance that the team would lose. 8 Which of these sentences contains a simile? F. The night is an endless pool of darkness. G. His loneliness was like a deep, empty well. H. She dragged her feet on the math assignment. I. Aunt Gertie encouraged her nieces to stay in touch. 9 What does the sentence below mean? The car can stop on a dime. A. The car can stop easily. B. The car can stop quietly. C. The car can stop quickly. D. The car can stop awkwardly. 10 What does the sentence below mean? The boys do not see eye to eye. F. The boys do not agree. G. The boys do not have fun. H. The boys do not see each other. I. The boys do not know each other. STOP Target Vocabulary, Figurative Language 17

18 Comprehension weekly tests 20.4 Comprehension Answer Numbers 1 through 8 on your Answer Sheet. Base your answers on the passage. 1 Where do the events of this passage take place? A. on a tiny raft in the ocean B. on a farm with many horses C. on a ship during a terrible storm D. on a deserted island after a shipwreck 2 Which sentence from the passage best reveals the setting? F. Then they were in the air, sailing over the black hole. G. Alec jumped to the side, tripped on a stone and fell to the ground. H. He stepped up the side of the dune, his left hand in the horse s thick mane. I. His action shifted, and his huge strides seemed to make him fly through the air. 3 Which of these best describes the point of highest tension in the passage? A. Alec improving his horsemanship B. Alec gathering carragheen on the beach C. the Black answering Alec s beckoning whistle D. the Black taking off at a gallop with Alec on his back 4 Read these sentences from the passage. Did he dare attempt to ride the Black? Should he wait a few more days? Go ahead tomorrow. Don t do it! Go ahead What do the sentences above show about Alec? F. He is afraid he will hurt the Black. G. He is experiencing an inner struggle. H. He is not interested in riding the Black. I. He is confident he will succeed at riding the Black. 5 What do Alec and the Black have in common? A. a desire for companionship B. a fear of drowning in the sea C. a difficult past that scarred them D. a distrust of humans and other animals Story Structure, Characterization, Theme, Anchor Text 18

19 weekly tests 20.5 Comprehension 6 The reader learns about Alec and the Black mostly through F. dialogue. G. physical actions. H. thoughts in Alec s journal. I. observations from other characters. 7 Which statement best describes the theme of the passage? A. Humans are meant to tame animals. B. Gentleness and love go far to earn trust. C. The ocean is nature s most powerful force. D. It is impossible for a human to survive alone. 8 Which sentence from the passage best reveals the theme? F. He had conquered this wild, unbroken stallion with kindness. G. When he reached the top of the hill, he saw the Black at one end of the beach. H. Then his hands gripped the mane tighter and he threw himself on the Black s back. I. The flame s shadows reached out and cast eerie ghostlike patterns on the Black s body. Use the passage and the article Horse Power to answer Numbers 9 and The passage and the article both contain the message that A. horses and people form special bonds. B. snakes and horses are natural enemies. C. people with disabilities benefit from horses. D. horses are better guide animals than dogs are. Mark Student Reading Level: Independent Instructional Listening Story Structure, Characterization, Theme, Anchor Text How is the article different from the passage? F. The article is supposed to be read aloud, while the passage should be read silently. G. The article presents horses as wild and savage, while the passage presents horses as very tame. H. The article contains informal, poetic language, while the passage contains more formal language. I. The main purpose of the article is to inform, while the main purpose of the passage is to entertain readers. STOP

20 Decoding weekly tests 20.6 Decoding Answer Numbers 1 through 10 on your Answer Sheet. Choose the best answer for each question. 1 Which shows the correct way to emphasize the syllables in the word mosquito in the sentence below? The mosquito buzzed in my ear. A. MOS qui to B. mos QUI to C. mos qui TO D. MOS qui TO 4 Which shows the correct way to emphasize the syllables in the word tambourine in the sentence below? Diedre was happy to play her tambourine with the others. F. TAM bour ine G. tam bour INE H. tam BOUR ine I. TAM BOUR ine 2 Which shows the correct way to emphasize the syllables in the word bandanna in the sentence below? Ralph looked like a cowboy in his bandanna. F. BAN dan na G. ban DAN na H. ban DAN NA I. BAN DAN na 5 Which shows the correct way to emphasize the syllables in the word tomato in the sentence below? I will bring a tomato from my garden for the salad. A. to MA to B. to ma TO C. TO ma to D. TO ma TO 3 Which shows the correct way to emphasize the syllables in the word patio in the sentence below? José and Irma like to sit on the patio. A. pat i O B. pat I O C. PAT i o D. PAT I O 6 Which shows the correct way to emphasize the syllables in the word vanilla in the sentence below? Casey ate vanilla ice cream. F. VA nil la. G. va nil LA H. va NIL la I. va NIL LA Stress in Three-Syllable Words 20

21 weekly tests 20.7 Decoding 7 Which shows the correct way to emphasize the syllables in the word pajamas in the sentence below? Tino got new striped pajamas. A. PA jam as B. pa jam AS C. pa JAM as D. pa JAM AS 9 Which shows the correct way to emphasize the syllables in the word burrito in the sentence below? Theo is eating a burrito for lunch. A. bur RI to B. bur ri TO C. BUR ri to D. BUR RI TO 8 Which shows the correct way to emphasize the syllables in the word cathedral in the sentence below? We visited that cathedral in Italy. F. CA the dral G. ca THE dral H. ca the DRAL I. ca THE DRAL 10 Which shows the correct way to emphasize the syllables in the word stampeding in the sentence below? My favorite scene is when the hero stops the stampeding cattle. F. stam PED ing G. stam ped ING H. STAM ped ing I. STAM PED ing STOP Stress in Three-Syllable Words 21

22 Grammar weekly tests 20.8 Grammar Answer Numbers 1 through 10 on your Answer Sheet. Choose the best answer for each question. 1 Which sentence is written correctly? A. My favorite book is The Phantom Tollbooth, by Norton Juster. B. My favorite book is the Phantom tollbooth, by Norton Juster. C. My favorite book is The phantom tollbooth, by Norton Juster. D. My favorite book is The Phantom Tollbooth, by Norton Juster. 3 Which sentence is written correctly? A. If you want to put on a play, I recommend Twinderella. B. If you want to put on a play, I recommend twinderella. C. If you want to put on a play, I recommend Twinderella. D. If you want to put on a play, I recommend Twinderella. 2 Which sentence is written correctly? F. Our father used to read us a short story called Why Billy Goats Have Beards at bedtime. G. Our father used to read us a short story called Why billy goats have Beards at bedtime. H. Our father used to read us a short story called Why Billy Goats Have Beards at bedtime. I. Our father used to read us a short story called Why Billy Goats Have Beards at bedtime. 4 Which sentence is written correctly? F. The first poem Mrs. Goddard read aloud was Shells on the Sea. G. The first poem Mrs. Goddard read aloud was Shells on the Sea. H. The first poem Mrs. Goddard read aloud was shells on the sea. I. The first poem Mrs. Goddard read aloud was Shells On The Sea. 5 Which sentence is written correctly? A. The band played The Star-Spangled Banner at the beginning of each game. B. The band played The star-spangled Banner at the beginning of each game. C. The band played The Star-Spangled Banner at the beginning of each game. D. The band played the star-spangled banner at the beginning of each game. Proper Mechanics and Writing Titles 22

23 weekly tests 20.9 Grammar 6 Which sentence is written correctly? 9 Which sentence is written correctly? F. I checked out two books at the library: Owning a ferret and The tales of the Fanciful forest. G. I checked out two books at the library: Owning a Ferret and The Tales of the Fanciful Forest. H. I checked out two books at the library: Owning a Ferret and The Tales of the Fanciful Forest. I. I checked out two books at the library: Owning a Ferret and The Tales of the Fanciful Forest. 7 Which sentence is written correctly? A. Have you heard the new song Pop Star Stories on the radio yet? B. Have you heard the new song Pop star stories on the radio yet? C. Have you heard the new song Pop Star Stories on the radio yet? D. Have you heard the new song pop star stories on the radio yet? A. Somebody should make a stage version of the short story Moonlight in Space. B. Somebody should make a stage version of the short story Moonlight in space. C. Somebody should make a stage version of the short story Moonlight in Space. D. Somebody should make a stage version of the short story Moonlight in Space. 10 Which sentence is written correctly? F. I want to write a play about dogs called, woof and me. G. I want to write a play about dogs called Woof and Me. H. I want to write a play about dogs called Woof and me. I. I want to write a play about dogs called Woof and Me. 8 Which sentence is written correctly? F. Veronica and Allie went to see on the run In the dead Of summer at the movie theater on Saturday. G. Veronica and Allie went to see On the Run in the Dead of Summer at the movie theater on Saturday. H. Veronica and Allie went to see On the run in the dead of summer at the movie theater on Saturday. I. Veronica and Allie went to see On the Run in the Dead of Summer at the movie theater on Saturday. STOP Proper Mechanics and Writing Titles 23

24 The Wild Horse Read the chant with a partner. First, read it together. Then take turns reading each line. Finally, use savage, rhythmic, and other Target Vocabulary words on the page to talk to your partner about what you read. ELL b l a c k l i n e m a s t e r E L L Oral Language Chant That horse is savage. It has not been trained. It is as wild as the wind. It is free as the rain. That horse runs at great speeds. It runs at a rhythmic pace. Its muscles heave. But it does not leave. That horse lets out a piercing scream. It runs to me. It scares off a deadly animal. It has saved me fearlessly. That horse was once wild. But now it is my friend. It comes to me when I call its name. It is now tame. English Language Learners 24

25 ELL b l a c k l i n e m a s t e r E L L Selection Summary A ship crashed. Alec and a savage stallion, or male horse, were stranded on a deserted island. Alec knew they had to help each other or they would die. Alec worked hard to gain the horse s trust. One day, Alec heard a piercing scream from the stallion. Then the stallion ran toward him. Alec fell to the ground. The stallion raised his front paws and pounded them down next to Alec. He was confused. He didn t know why the stallion acted that way. Then Alec saw that the stallion had killed a snake. He had saved Alec s life! Over the next few days, Alec got closer to the stallion. Alec even tried to ride the stallion. But the stallion threw him off. Alec blacked out when he hit the ground. He woke to find the stallion pushing him with his head. Alec got back on the stallion. This time, he held on. He even held on when the stallion made a big jump. Alec knew that he had conquered the stallion with kindness. In the days that followed, Alec kept riding the stallion. He almost became a part of the stallion. English Language Learners 25

26 Target Vocabulary Fill in two more examples and non-examples for descended in the Four-Square Map below. Then create your own Four-Square Maps for five of the remaining Target Vocabulary Words. Possible responses shown. Vocabulary piercing descended quivered savage delicacy fitful heave diminishing rhythmic marveling Definition moved to a lower place Example walking down a staircase an elevator going to a lower floor going down a descended deep cave Sentence The plane descended smoothly and landed safely. Non-example climbing a tree using an escalator to get to a higher floor hiking up a mountain Target Vocabulary 6 B L A C K L I N E M A S T E R Island Ponies Target Vocabulary Name B L A C K L I N E M A S T E R Story Map: Story Structure The Deer Graphic Organizer 11 Title or Topic The Deer Possible responses shown. Characters: Carlos Mom Setting: a boy s backyard Problem: Carlos misses his life in the city and thinks country life is boring. Solution: Carlos finds country life interesting after he spends time watching a deer. Graphic Organizer 11 7 Answer Key 26 Blackline Masters

27 B L A C K L I N E M A S T E R Name B L A C K L I N E M A S T E R Story Map: Wilderness Rangers Title or Topic Possible responses shown. Wilderness Rangers Story Structure Graphic Organizer 11 Story Map: Story Structure Title or Topic Day of the Coyotes Possible responses shown. Day of the Coyotes Graphic Organizer 11 Characters: Lorna Kibo Dad Connor Setting: near a river in a canyon Characters: Quentin Alex Setting: Maine, during the coldest months Conflict: Lorna and Kibo are stuck on the wrong side of the river after a bridge is torn away in a storm. Conflict: Quentin is unhappy that he and his parents have moved to Maine. Resolution: Quentin makes a friend, scares off a coyote, and learns that life in Maine can be an adventure. Resolution: Lorna uses her Wilderness Ranger skills to meet up with her family two miles downstream. Graphic Organizer 11 8 Graphic Organizer 11 9 Answer Key 27 Blackline Masters

28 Story Map: Title or Topic Characters: Lorna Kibo Dad Connor Conflict: Resolution: Graphic Organizer B L A C K L I N E M A S T E R Lost in a Canyon Graphic Organizer 11 Setting: near a river in a canyon Name B l a c k l i n e M a s t e r Test Power Use Skateboarding Through the Decades and The Ollie and the Rock and Roll to answer questions 1 4. Use evidence from the passage to support your answers. 1 Why did skate parks spring up in the 1970s, after it had seemed that the fad was over? Better wheels and other improvements made it possible to do tricks with skateboards. Skate parks sprang up because the improvements made skateboarding more popular again. 2 What two main ideas can you identify in this article? Explain how each is supported by details. One main idea is that the popularity of skateboarding has varied over time. The author tells how it grew and declined over several decades. The other main idea is that the sport is exciting. It consists of many tricks and is even televised. 3 What kind of text structure is used in this article? How does it differ from the text structure used in the previous article? This article uses a compare and contrast text structure to explain the ollie and the rock and roll. The previous text uses a sequence of events text structure to give readers a clear idea of how the sport of skateboarding has developed over time. 4 ChallenGe What have you learned about the topic of skateboarding from the information given in both articles? I learned about skateboarding history and tricks from both articles. The first gave a more complete history, and the second included new details such as when the ollie was invented. I learned from the first article that improved skateboards made new tricks possible, such as those described in the second article. Test Power 11 Answer Key 28 Blackline Masters

29 L E V E L E D P R A C T I C E S R Figurative Language Match each simile, metaphor, or idiom in Column 1 to its meaning in Column 2. You can use print or online reference sources to find the meaning of idioms you do not understand. (1 point each) Vocabulary Strategies: Figurative Language Column 1 Column 2 1. The sea was angry. A. You are still mad about something. 2. Don t add fuel to the fire. B. My scarf is very soft. 3. My scarf feels as soft as a cloud. C. The water was rough with lots of waves. 4. You ve got a chip on your shoulder. D. The roll was very hard. 5. The roll was like a hockey puck. E. Don t make something worse. Vocabulary Strategies 12 Assessment Tip: Total 5 Points Name L E V E L E D P R A C T I C E A Figurative Language Read the simile, metaphor, and idiom shown in the box. On the lines below, write a sentence for each one. Then write three more sentences: one using a simile that you wrote, one using a metaphor that you wrote, and one using an idiom you know. (2 points each) Vocabulary Strategies: Figurative Language The book was as heavy as a brick. The sea was angry. drop in the bucket Responses will vary, but students should write a sentence for each simile, metaphor, and idiom in the box. They should also write three more sentences, using a simile, metaphor, and an idiom. Vocabulary Strategies 13 Assessment Tip: Total 12 Points Answer Key 29 Leveled Practice SR20.1, A20.1

30 Figurative Language Read each sentence. Then circle the letter for the best answer. (1 point each) 1. She didn t break a sweat during the race. A simile B metaphor C idiom 2. Their house was like an amusement park. A simile B metaphor C idiom 3. The welcoming sun shone bright in the sky. A simile B metaphor C idiom 4. They saved a big nest egg. A simile B metaphor C idiom Vocabulary Strategies 14 L E V E L E D P R A C T I C E E L L Vocabulary Strategies: Figurative Language Assessment Tip: Total 4 Points Answer Key 30 Leveled Practice ELL20.1

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