Unit 2: Hiking Expeditions Reading for information and understanding Analyzing usefulness of text Reading non-fiction (biography) In-context vocabulary

Unit 2: Hiking Expeditions

• Reading for information and understanding•Analyzing usefulness of text•Reading non-fiction (biography)•In-context vocabulary study•Informational research•Note-taking•Compare and Contrast

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Activating Background Knowledge•Individual time to think about

personal experiences related to hiking or being in the woods

•As a class, create a Circle Map of terms and phrases related to the topic

•As a class, use the terms and phrases from the Circle Map to create a Wordle

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Circle Map

Hiking

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Vocabulary

• Appalachian Trail – mountainous area stretching from north Georgia to central Maine (crosses 14 states and 5 national parks)

• thru-hikers – people who walk the full distance in a continuous hike

• congregate – gather together or assemble

• bear boxes – lockers that keep food safe from larger animals

• strenuous – demanding and typically tiring labor

• hyponatremia – a condition in which you have difficulty using your muscles and may even experience some confusion; typically aided through rest, water and salty snacks

• trek – journey or hike

• ridge runners – volunteers who manage the upkeep of the trail and shelters

• blazes – markings along the trail to indicate borders

• excursion – expedition or journey

• cat hole – trail toilet (hole in the ground) that is at least 6 inches deep and 200 feet from the trail, campsite or water hole

• duff – layer of soil and mold just beneath the layer of leaves on the forest floor

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Reading 1: North Mountain State Park Hiking Tips

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1 Which sentence from the selection is irrelevant to hiker safety?

Ο A. Determine what time the sun sets.

Ο B. Do not approach animals in the wild, even if they seem friendly.

Ο C. Make a copy of your itinerary to give to a family member or friend.

Ο D. Staying on established trails also lowers the risk of trampling rare and endangered plants.

1 Which sentence from the selection is irrelevant to hiker safety?

Ο A. Determine what time the sun sets.

Ο B. Do not approach animals in the wild, even if they seem friendly.

Ο C. Make a copy of your itinerary to give to a family member or friend.

Ο D. Staying on established trails also lowers the risk of trampling rare and endangered plants.

Analysis 08: Analyze usefulness of resources (Reading GLEs 2.3.2, 3.1.1)Analysis 08: Analyze usefulness of resources (Reading GLEs 2.3.2, 3.1.1)

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2 After reading this selection, which generalization can the reader make about Washington State parks?

Ο A. They are operated with efficiency.

Ο B. They provide search and rescue services.

Ο C. They provide trail and wildlife restoration.

Ο D. They are only accessible during summer months.

2 After reading this selection, which generalization can the reader make about Washington State parks?

Ο A. They are operated with efficiency.

Ο B. They provide search and rescue services.

Ο C. They provide trail and wildlife restoration.

Ο D. They are only accessible during summer months.

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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3 According to the document, what could happen if hikers ignore what time the sun sets?

Ο A. Hikers may need extra clothing.

Ο B. Hikers may become lost in the dark.

Ο C. Hikers may encounter wild animals.

Ο D. Hikers may have difficulty finding supplies.

3 According to the document, what could happen if hikers ignore what time the sun sets?

Ο A. Hikers may need extra clothing.

Ο B. Hikers may become lost in the dark.

Ο C. Hikers may encounter wild animals.

Ο D. Hikers may have difficulty finding supplies.

Analysis 07: Make connections (cause and effect) within a text (Reading GLE 2.3.1)

Analysis 07: Make connections (cause and effect) within a text (Reading GLE 2.3.1)

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5 Which statement is the most important conclusion the reader may draw about North Mountain State Park?

Ο A. The park features a variety of different types of trails.

Ο B. The park is committed to promoting safety.

Ο C. The park has many visitors annually.

Ο D. The parks employs many rangers.

5 Which statement is the most important conclusion the reader may draw about North Mountain State Park?

Ο A. The park features a variety of different types of trails.

Ο B. The park is committed to promoting safety.

Ο C. The park has many visitors annually.

Ο D. The parks employs many rangers.

Critical Thinking 10: Evaluate reasoning and ideas/themes to draw conclusions and develop insights related to the text

(Reading GLEs 2.4.1, 2.4.5)

Critical Thinking 10: Evaluate reasoning and ideas/themes to draw conclusions and develop insights related to the text


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1A 1-point response provides another detail that supports the summarizing statement.

Example: Bring a map of the area.

Text-based details include, but are not limited to:

A.Make a copy of your itineraryB.Bring a map of the areaC.Determine what time the sun sets

Grading for Graphic Organizer

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C. Know what time the sun setsC. Know what time the sun sets

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B. Bring…a mapB. Bring…a map

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This response does not provide any text-based details from the selection that support the summarizing statement.

This response does not provide any text-based details from the selection that support the summarizing statement.

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4 Suppose you are responsible for collecting supplies for hikers to wear. Provide two details from the selection that are examples of appropriate supplies.

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2A 2-point response provides two text-based examples of appropriate supplies.

Example: A good pair of hiking boots can keep hikers safe, warm and comfortable. Be prepared for various weather conditions by packing a jacket.

1A 1-point response provides one text-based example of appropriate supplies.

Grading for Paragraph Response

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Luckily for you, NYS-given exams do not mark off points for spelling, punctuation, or grammar mistakes unless your response is illegible.

However, your teachers will. Make sure to proofread your work before you turn in your test.

Text-based details include, but are not limited to:

A.Hiking boots / athletic shoes / footwearB.SunglassesC.Extra clothing / hat / jacketD.SunscreenE.(Wear) compassF.Bug repellentG.(Wear) whistle

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B. …sunglasses…D. …sunscreen…C. …extra clothes…C. …jacket…C. …coat….A. …hiking boots…A. …running shoes….

B. …sunglasses…D. …sunscreen…C. …extra clothes…C. …jacket…C. …coat….A. …hiking boots…A. …running shoes….

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1) check the weather before you go and ifsunny take sunglasses, sunscreen, extraclothes and a light weight jacket/or coat.2) A good pair of hiking boots or runningshoes so that your feet are warm, and comfy, and safe so you dont get hurt.

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_____________________________________________B. Sunglasses…D. …sunscreen.…This response is incomplete, therefore it cannot earn full credit.

B. Sunglasses…D. …sunscreen.…This response is incomplete, therefore it cannot earn full credit.

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Sunglasses and sunscreen just in case it gets really hot and sunny out.

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_____________________________________________A. Hiking boots…A.…right footwear for the terrain….Although two details are provided they are considered the samepiece of information (so they count as one detail). The passage does not mention wearing a wrist watch.

A. Hiking boots…A.…right footwear for the terrain….Although two details are provided they are considered the samepiece of information (so they count as one detail). The passage does not mention wearing a wrist watch.

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Hiking boots are very important because youneed to have the right footwear for theterrian your going to walking through. Alsowear a wrist watch to keep track of time sothe sun doesnt set before you get back andget lost.

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A flash light for use in dark areas andA good pair of shoes to make movementeasier.

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When hiking you want to be prepared. Youwould need to bring plenty of food andwater. It is essential to have food and water so you don’t dehydrate. Some otherimportant materials would be a first-aid kit,a flashlight, a pocket knife, a map of thearea, and a compass.

. This response does not provide any text-based details from the selection that are examples of appropriate supplies.

This response does not provide any text-based details from the selection that are examples of appropriate supplies.

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When people go hiking the two mostimportant things are medical supplies in casesomeboday gets hurt and a compase so thepeople know were to go.



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Comparing and ContrastingAppalachian Trail versus Mount Everest

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Vocabulary Practice:

Appalachian TrailWhat do you know about the Appalachian Trail?

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Appalachian Trail

•Gathering Background Information▫1st Reading: “12 Things You May Not Have

Known about the Appalachian Trail” by Michael Ryan

▫2nd Reading: “Tales of the Appalachian Trail” by Morgan Gambino

▫3rd Reading: “A (Long) Walk in the Woods: 10 Hikers of the Appalachian Trail”

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Notes: Graphic Organizer

• Since we know the task is to compare and contrast the A.T. with Mount Everest, as we read we know we should take notes to aid us in doing this task later

• We use a graphic organizer to help us format the information we learn ▫put it into a form that is easier to navigate so

we can access it later

What format would you like to use for your notes?

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1st Reading: Historical Information

•“12 Things You May Not Have Known about the Appalachian Trail” by Michael Ryan

•We will read the article to gain an understanding of the history of the Appalachian Trail.

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1st Reading – Guided Questions1. What distance has been added to the

Appalachian Trail (according to the article) since 2004?

2. How is it possible for “thru hikers” to save “as much as 5 pounds from their backpacks”?

3. What are some indications that the author is trying to be humorous?

4. What is “trail magic”?

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2nd Reading: Informational Text•“Tales of the

Appalachian Trail” by Megan Gambino

•We will read the article to gain an understanding of the history of the Appalachian Trail.

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2nd Reading – Guided Questions

1. What was Benton Mackaye’s vision for the Appalachian Trail?

2. What two records does Earl Shaffer hold related to the Appalachian Trail?

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3rd Reading: Biographical Information

•“A Long Walk in the Woods: 10 Hikers of the Appalachian Trail”

•We will read this text to gain an understanding of the people who hike the trail and their inspiring (or not so inspiring) stories

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3rd Reading – Guided Questions

1. Choose a biographical paragraph:

a. Why do you think this person has been highlighted in this article?

b. What did you find most interesting about their biographical information?

Be able to share your answers to these questions with all of us.

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Summary for The Appalachian Trail•Let’s take a moment to discuss what

we’ve learned about the Appalachian Trail…

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Mount EverestWhat do you know about Mount Everest?

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Mount Everest

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Everest Climbing Team

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Mount Everest- Other video links•http://

adventure.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/everest/

•Videos about Mount Everest

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Circle Map

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Mount Everes

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Compare and Contrast: Appalachian Trail versus Mount Everest•What are some similarities?

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•What are some differences?

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Compare and Contrast: Appalachian Trail versus Mount Everest

Final Activity•Choose either the Appalachian Trail or

Mount Everest and create a PowerPoint or Poster which has at least three of the items listed below:1. One or more summaries about a hiker’s

journey to your chosen place2. Five or more images of your chosen place3. Three or more suggestions on how to

prepare for a journey to your chosen place4. Three or more facts about your chosen place

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(Example)

Mauna Kea: The “Tallest Mountain” • Mauna Kea:

▫ has an altitude of 13,796 feet, and is taller than Mount Everest because of the added distance underwater

▫ located in the Hawaiian Islands in the Volcanic Arc▫ was first climbed by Joseph F. Goodrich in 1823▫ is about two million years old

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On August 26, 1823, the first recorded ascent of the mountain was made by an American missionary, Joseph F. Goodrich. He observed a small arrangement of stones on the summit of the mountain, indicating that he may not have been the first one to climb it.

On August 26, 1823, the first recorded ascent of the mountain was made by an American missionary, Joseph F. Goodrich. He observed a small arrangement of stones on the summit of the mountain, indicating that he may not have been the first one to climb it.

Tips for your ascent:1.Careful of wildlife; There are 15 threatened and endangered plants, 3 endangered birds, and 1 endangered bat species in the area.2. The Saddle Road (completed in 1943) offers an easy means of travel to Mauna Kea.3.Mauna Kea is volcanic mountain, so it is expected to erupt in the future. Pay attention to any warnings to evacuate the area.

Tips for your ascent:1.Careful of wildlife; There are 15 threatened and endangered plants, 3 endangered birds, and 1 endangered bat species in the area.2. The Saddle Road (completed in 1943) offers an easy means of travel to Mauna Kea.3.Mauna Kea is volcanic mountain, so it is expected to erupt in the future. Pay attention to any warnings to evacuate the area.

Appalachian Trail

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• the trail is over 2,000 miles long and cuts through 14 states•

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Unit 2: Hiking Expeditions Reading for information and understanding Analyzing usefulness of text Reading non-fiction (biography) In-context vocabulary