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Excerpt from Iditarod Dream by Ted Wood

Excerpt from Iditarod Dream by Ted Wood. 1 What is the main idea of Excerpt from Iditarod Dream? Ο A. Sled dog racing is a thrilling and dangerous sport

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Excerpt from Iditarod Dreamby Ted Wood

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1 What is the main idea of “Excerpt from Iditarod Dream”?

Ο A. Sled dog racing is a thrilling and dangerous sport.

Ο B. Sled dog racing requires teamwork and training.

Ο C. Sled dog racing requires specialized equipment.

Ο D. Sled dog racing can be a family activity.

1 What is the main idea of “Excerpt from Iditarod Dream”?

Ο A. Sled dog racing is a thrilling and dangerous sport.

Ο B. Sled dog racing requires teamwork and training.

Ο C. Sled dog racing requires specialized equipment.

Ο D. Sled dog racing can be a family activity.

Comprehension 1: Demonstrate understanding oftheme/message/main idea and supporting details

(Reading GLE 2.1.3)

Comprehension 1: Demonstrate understanding oftheme/message/main idea and supporting details

(Reading GLE 2.1.3)

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2 Read the sentence from paragraph 9 of “Excerpt from Iditarod Dream.”

Finally, the lake appears, like a welcome mat, and Dustybegins to smile as he heads for the finish line.

In this sentence, the author uses a simile to compare

______________________ with ______________________ .

2 Read the sentence from paragraph 9 of “Excerpt from Iditarod Dream.”

Finally, the lake appears, like a welcome mat, and Dustybegins to smile as he heads for the finish line.

In this sentence, the author uses a simile to compare

______________________ with ______________________ .

Analysis 5: Literary Specific: Demonstrate understanding of authors’ use of literary elements (character, setting, plot, genre,

etc.) and literary devices (simile, metaphor, alliteration, personification, etc.)

(Reading GLEs 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.3.3)

Analysis 5: Literary Specific: Demonstrate understanding of authors’ use of literary elements (character, setting, plot, genre,

etc.) and literary devices (simile, metaphor, alliteration, personification, etc.)

(Reading GLEs 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.3.3)

1 A 1-point response will provide the following correct answer:Example: the lake; a welcome mat

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3 According to “Excerpt from Iditarod Dream,” why does Dusty decide to help the other racers build a fire?

Ο A. He uses the fire light to see the trail markers.

Ο B. He thinks the fire will help him stay awake.

Ο C. He is following the rule of the wilderness.

Ο D. He needs to cook the dogs’ frozen meat.

3 According to “Excerpt from Iditarod Dream,” why does Dusty decide to help the other racers build a fire?

Ο A. He uses the fire light to see the trail markers.

Ο B. He thinks the fire will help him stay awake.

Ο C. He is following the rule of the wilderness.

Ο D. He needs to cook the dogs’ frozen meat.

Analysis 7: Make connections (cause and effect) within a text(Reading GLE 2.3.1)

Analysis 7: Make connections (cause and effect) within a text(Reading GLE 2.3.1)

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4 According to “Excerpt from Iditarod Dream,” how would Dusty most likely react to entering another dog sled race?

Ο A. He would be hopeful because he came so close to winning.

Ο B. He would be nervous because he had trouble staying on the trail at night.

Ο C. He would be excited because he knew how it felt to cross the

finish line in the lead.

Ο D. He would be anxious because he ran out of supplies and needed more for the next race.

4 According to “Excerpt from Iditarod Dream,” how would Dusty most likely react to entering another dog sled race?

Ο A. He would be hopeful because he came so close to winning.

Ο B. He would be nervous because he had trouble staying on the trail at night.

Ο C. He would be excited because he knew how it felt to cross the

finish line in the lead.

Ο D. He would be anxious because he ran out of supplies and needed more for the next race.

Comprehension 3: Make or confirm inferences or predictions based on the text (Reading GLE 2.1.5)

Comprehension 3: Make or confirm inferences or predictions based on the text (Reading GLE 2.1.5)

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On Your Mark, Get Set…Mush

by Sherry Shahan

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5 Read the chart. Use information from “On Your Mark, Get Set…Mush” toprovide the problem for the given solution.

Problem Solution

1 A 1-point response will provide the following correct answer:Example: Flying life-saving medicine to Alaska in 1925 was risky.

Analysis 7: Make connections (cause and effect) within a text

(Reading GLE 2.3.1)

Analysis 7: Make connections (cause and effect) within a text

(Reading GLE 2.3.1)

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6 According to the map included with “On Your Mark, Get Set…Mush,” which statement is true?

Ο A.The Jr. Iditarod trail follows the southern route to Nome.

Ο B.The Southern Iditarod trail branches off in Anchorage.

Ο C.Bristol Bay is the starting point for all three trails.

Ο D.The Northern Iditarod trail is used on even years.

6 According to the map included with “On Your Mark, Get Set…Mush,” which statement is true?

Ο A.The Jr. Iditarod trail follows the southern route to Nome.

Ο B.The Southern Iditarod trail branches off in Anchorage.

Ο C.Bristol Bay is the starting point for all three trails.

Ο D.The Northern Iditarod trail is used on even years.

Analysis 5: Information Specific:Demonstrate understanding of authors’ use of text features

(titles,headings, captions, maps, charts, tables, graphs, pull-down

menus, etc.)(Reading GLE 2.2.2)

Analysis 5: Information Specific:Demonstrate understanding of authors’ use of text features

(titles,headings, captions, maps, charts, tables, graphs, pull-down

menus, etc.)(Reading GLE 2.2.2)

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7 According to the selection “On Your Mark, Get Set…Mush,” what is the meaning of the word unfold in paragraph 2?

Ο A. Failed

Ο B. Opened

Ο C. Started

Ο D. Developed

7 According to the selection “On Your Mark, Get Set…Mush,” what is the meaning of the word unfold in paragraph 2?

Ο A. Failed

Ο B. Opened

Ο C. Started

Ο D. Developed

Comprehension 4: Understand and apply contentvocabulary critical to the meaning of the text

(Reading GLE 1.3.2)

Comprehension 4: Understand and apply contentvocabulary critical to the meaning of the text

(Reading GLE 1.3.2)

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8 What advice would both authors give to someone who wants to learn more about driving a sled dog team? Include one detail from “Excerpt from Iditarod Dream” and one different detail from “On Your Mark, Get Set… Mush” in your answer.

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Critical Thinking 11: Extend information beyond text,(make generalizations beyond the text to a broader idea

or concept, or apply information to other texts and situations, and support the generalization with details

from the text)(Reading GLEs 2.4.1, 2.4.5)

Critical Thinking 11: Extend information beyond text,(make generalizations beyond the text to a broader idea

or concept, or apply information to other texts and situations, and support the generalization with details

from the text)(Reading GLEs 2.4.1, 2.4.5)

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2 2-point response provides the following elements:● One text-based detail from “Iditarod Dream.”● One text-based detail from “On Your Mark, Get Set…Mush.”

Example: There are many chores to do along the way, including heating water for the dogs and putting sock-like booties on their paws.

1 A 1-point response provides one of the elements listed above.

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Iditarod Dream:A.Dusty arrives at Yentna Station for the required halfway point stay / overnight stopB.Racers have to stay with the dogs / visitors stay in the houseC.His training has paid offD.He has hours of chores to doE.Spread straw for beds.F.He ties the sled off to a small treeG.He heats water / frozen meat soaks up the warm liquidH.Checks the dogs’ feet for web cracks / ointment where neededI.He decides not to sleepJ.He helps other racers build a fire / the rule of the wildernessK.Water for the dogs / feeds everyone / packs his sled / checks headlamp batteryL.Dogs are Dusty’s only eyes when it is darkM.Gives dogs fish snacksN.Wasn’t pushing too hard / Dusty has treated them just right / he knows they are his trusted partnersO.Train dogs well / practice

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On Your Mark, Get Set…Mush:

AA.Male and female mushers / between ages 14 and 17AB.Two-day eventAC.Mushers travel 150 miles / wind-whipped trails / hairpin turnsAD.Temperatures during the race can dip to -30 degrees FahrenheitAE.Gather (start) on a frozen lakeAF.Sock-like booties protect the dogs’ pawsAG.Teams sail along (travel) at 10-12 miles per hourAH.Mushers use verbal commands to steer teams / “Gee” “Haw”AI.Wooden stakes mark the trailAJ.Halfway point 75 miles from start / mandatory 10 hour layoverAK.A lot to do / spread out straw / check their feet / massage their shoulders / feed them / melt snow to thaw dogs’ mealsAL.Mushers strap on their battery-powered headlampsAM.Check their equipment / make needed repairs.AN.Few mushers get much sleep / sleep near your dogs / dogs radiate warmthAO.On the second day, mushers and teams race another 75 miles to the finish line.AP.Winning time thirteen hours and ten minutes

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8 What advice would both authors give to someone who wants to learn more about driving a sled dog team? Include one detail from “Excerpt from Iditarod Dream” and one different detail from “On Your Mark, Get Set… Mush” in your answer.

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J. …having to build a fire in the snow.G. or KK. …make you and your dogs water.

J. …having to build a fire in the snow.G. or KK. …make you and your dogs water.

I think it would be a lot of work having tobuild a fire in the snow. Also trying to makeyou and your dogs water. Next I think the jrididarod would be alot easier but it wouldbe easy to now were you have beenbecause of the plastic things you have onyour way

This response provides one detail from “Excerpt from Iditarod Dream” and one detail from “On Your Mark, Get Set…Mush.”

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8 What advice would both authors give to someone who wants to learn more about driving a sled dog team? Include one detail from “Excerpt from Iditarod Dream” and one different detail from “On Your Mark, Get Set… Mush” in your answer.

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NN. …to trust your dogs…NN. …to trust your dogs…

1 One reson is you need to trust your dogslike were there going and and you need tocare for you dogs2 That dog sleds aren‛t just used for racebut other things to and. And to never giveup

This response provides one detail from “Excerpt from Iditarod Dream.”

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8 What advice would both authors give to someone who wants to learn more about driving a sled dog team? Include one detail from “Excerpt from Iditarod Dream” and one different detail from “On Your Mark, Get Set… Mush” in your answer.

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This response does not provide details from “Excerpt from Iditarod Dream” or “On Your Mark, Get Set…Mush.”

This response does not provide details from “Excerpt from Iditarod Dream” or “On Your Mark, Get Set…Mush.”

i would say you would need very goodbalance and you need to be strong toattatch the dogs to the equipment andhave good and be prepared to spend thenight in the wilderness.

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8 What advice would both authors give to someone who wants to learn more about driving a sled dog team? Include one detail from “Excerpt from Iditarod Dream” and one different detail from “On Your Mark, Get Set… Mush” in your answer.

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D. …rember to do your chores.D. …rember to do your chores.

Two details from Excerpt from Iditarod Dr.earn to give abvice who would want tolearn about driving a dog team is to remberto do your chores.

This response provides one detail from “Excerpt from Iditarod Dream.”

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8 What advice would both authors give to someone who wants to learn more about driving a sled dog team? Include one detail from “Excerpt from Iditarod Dream” and one different detail from “On Your Mark, Get Set… Mush” in your answer.

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G. or KK. …to feed your dogs…E. or KK. Take enough straw for your dogs.LL. …take a head light so you can see when it is dark out.

G. or KK. …to feed your dogs…E. or KK. Take enough straw for your dogs.LL. …take a head light so you can see when it is dark out.

That you would have to pack a lot of warmthings. Also that you have to take plenty ofdog food to feed your dogs. Take enoughstraw for your dogs. And take a head lightso you can see when it is dark out.

This response provides details from “Excerpt from Iditarod Dream” and “On Your Mark, Get Set…Mush.”

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9 Which of these resources could be used to confirm the information in both “On Your Mark, Get Set…Mush” and “Excerpt from Iditarod Dream”?

Ο A. A newspaper article on the Jr. Iditarod Dog Sled trails

Ο B. A website listing current dog sled race standings

Ο C. A book on training dogs for sled races

Ο D. A map of Anchorage, Alaska

9 Which of these resources could be used to confirm the information in both “On Your Mark, Get Set…Mush” and “Excerpt from Iditarod Dream”?

Ο A. A newspaper article on the Jr. Iditarod Dog Sled trails

Ο B. A website listing current dog sled race standings

Ο C. A book on training dogs for sled races

Ο D. A map of Anchorage, Alaska

Analysis 8: Analyze usefulness of resources(Reading GLEs 2.3.2, 3.1.1)

Analysis 8: Analyze usefulness of resources(Reading GLEs 2.3.2, 3.1.1)

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10 What are the authors’ purposes for writing both “On Your Mark, Get Set…Mush” and “Excerpt from Iditarod Dream”?

Ο A. To explain the dangers faced along the trail of an Iditarod race

Ο B. To describe experiences dog sled racers face on an Iditarod trail

Ο C. To persuade young adults to sign up for the Jr. Iditarod Dog SledRace

Ο D. To demonstrate the steps necessary to prepare for an Iditarod dogsled race

10 What are the authors’ purposes for writing both “On Your Mark, Get Set…Mush” and “Excerpt from Iditarod Dream”?

Ο A. To explain the dangers faced along the trail of an Iditarod race

Ο B. To describe experiences dog sled racers face on an Iditarod trail

Ο C. To persuade young adults to sign up for the Jr. Iditarod Dog SledRace

Ο D. To demonstrate the steps necessary to prepare for an Iditarod dogsled raceCritical Thinking 9: Analyze author’s purpose and evaluate effectiveness for different audiences (includes fact/opinion;

author’s point of view, tone, and use of persuasive devices)

(Reading GLEs 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.4)

Critical Thinking 9: Analyze author’s purpose and evaluate effectiveness for different audiences (includes fact/opinion;

author’s point of view, tone, and use of persuasive devices)

(Reading GLEs 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.4)