The hero of this story is a small boy with a big name. Although his parents named him after a famous basketball star, little Shaq is no good at the sport. Then one day the school nurse urges Shaq to work on the one skill he does have--speed. After a lot of practice, Shaq is on his way to becoming a star on the basketball court.

After reading the Level P books, readers should be able to progress to Level Q.

Use the following to assess whether your student's progress indicates he or she is ready to move up a level:

• Level P Benchmark Book
• corresponding Running Record
• corresponding Benchmark Quick Check

Benchmark books do not have a lesson plan or worksheets.

Additional Resources
ReadingA-Z.com Printable and Projectable Book