the sport of mush by sherry shahan 1. 8 according to the selection the sport of mush, which sentence...
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The Sport of “Mush”by Sherry Shahan 1
8 According to the selection “The Sport of ‘Mush,’” which sentence explains why sled dogs wear booties?
o A. Booties keep the dogs’ feet warm.o B. Booties help to identify dogs on the teams.o C. Booties protect dogs’ feet from ice and snow. o D. Booties prevent dogs from slipping on the ice.
IA17: Make connections (cause and effect) within a text (Reading GLE 2.3.1)
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9 What is the meaning of the word precautions in paragraph 10 of the selection “The Sport of ‘Mush’”?
o A. Expedition bootso B. Careless actionso C. Safety measures o D. Smooth trails
IC 14: Interpret vocabulary critical to the meaning of the text (ReadingGLE 1.3.2)
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10 Which statement is the most important conclusion that may be drawn from the selection “The Sport of ‘Mush’”?
o A. Cold weather is necessary in order to compete successfully in a race.o B. Mushers require good food in order to compete successfully in a race.o C. Sled dogs require great care in order to compete successfully in a race. o D. Proper clothing is necessary in order to compete successfully in a race.
IT19: Evaluate reasoning and ideas/themes related to the text (Reading GLE 2.4.1, 2.4.5)
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They Don’t Bark, You Know
By Keri Dearborn
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11 Which comparison from the poem “They Don’t Bark, You Know” is anexample of a simile?
o A. Creak of a sled to dog feeto B. Ice crystals to frozen airo C. Quiet winter to breatho D. Sun to a stone
LA05: Demonstrate understanding of literary elements (genres; story elements such as plot, character, setting; stylistic devices) and
graphic elements/illustrations (Reading GLEs 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.3.3)
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12 What is the author’s purpose for writing the poem “They Don’t Bark,You Know”?
o A. To tell about the dangers of riding a dog sledo B. To describe the beauty of riding a dog sled o C. To persuade the reader to ride a dog sledo D. To explain how to ride a dog sled
LT08: Analyze author’s purpose and evaluate effectiveness for different audiences (includes fact/opinion, author’s point of view,
tone, anduse of persuasive devices) (Reading GLEs 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.4)
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13 How might the selection “The Sport of ‘Mush’ ” and the poem “They Don’tBark, You Know” be useful to someone who is planning to become amusher? Include two details from the selection “The Sport of ‘Mush’ ” andtwo details from the poem “They Don’t Bark, You Know” in your answer.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
IT20: Extend information beyond text (make generalizations beyond the text to a broader idea or concept, draw conclusions, or apply
information to other texts or situations) (Reading GLEs 2.4.1, 2.4.5) 8
4 A 4-point response provides all of the following:• One text-based detail from the poem• A second text-based detail from the poem• One text-based detail from the selection• A second text-based detail from the selectionExample: The poem tells how you only hear your own breathing and the soft padding of the dog feet. The selection tells that the dogs burn up to 10,000 calories a day and how you have to watch out for markers on the trail or you could get lost.
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A 3-point response provides three of the elements listed above.A 2-point response provides two of the elements listed above.A 1-point response provides one of the elements listed above.
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Text-based details include, but are not limited to:
From the poem:A.Rails slide over the frozen trailB.Boots break through icy crustC.Creak of the sledD.Padding of dogs’ feetE.Rhythmic roar of own breathingF.Quiet of mid winterG.White landscape stretches to meet the pale skyH.Sun skips across horizonI.Sherbet colored cloudsJ.Distant mountainsK.Icy crystals form in nostrilsL.Cheeks sting in the frozen airM.Vastness of the frontier
From the selection:
AA. Dogs wear dog booties/need 8 booties per dogBB. Flat pans used to simulate natural feeding on the trail/dogs eat off the groundCC. Blizzards caused Dalton to lose his wayDD. Dalton used marker to find way while lost on frozen lakeEE. Cold weather doesn’t bother dogsFF. Ice and snow cause injuries to dogs’ feetGG. Boots that are expedition weight / knee-high bootsHH. Heat packs in gloves and in pockets of long underwearII. Snack food packed in plastic bags / meat snacks on trail / dogs burn 10,000 calories a dayJJ. Boiling water poured to thaw the dog’s foodKK. Dalton ate homemade chili, trail mix, salmon jerky on trailLL. 150-mile Junior Iditarod is full of sled-busting twists and turnsMM. Dogs must be carried in the sled if they become injuredNN. The Iditarod honors the 1925 serum runOO. Each dog called by name/talk to dogs when racingPP. Jr. Iditarod is open to mushers ages 14-17
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13 How might the selection “The Sport of ‘Mush’ ” and the poem “They Don’tBark, You Know” be useful to someone who is planning to become amusher? Include two details from the selection “The Sport of ‘Mush’ ” andtwo details from the poem “They Don’t Bark, You Know” in your answer.
It tells you that (K) ice crystals form from nostrals and (L) cheeks sting from cold air. In the selection it says (AA) your dogs have to wear booties (BB) it helps if you feed them on flat pans so it makes it look like the ground.
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13 How might the selection “The Sport of ‘Mush’ ” and the poem “They Don’tBark, You Know” be useful to someone who is planning to become amusher? Include two details from the selection “The Sport of ‘Mush’ ” andtwo details from the poem “They Don’t Bark, You Know” in your answer.
In the Sport of Mush… you also learn (AA) they need to wear booties (BB) dogs eat of the ground. In the selection They Don’t Bark You Know… when you become a musher be prepared to have (K) icy nostrils.
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13 How might the selection “The Sport of ‘Mush’ ” and the poem “They Don’tBark, You Know” be useful to someone who is planning to become amusher? Include two details from the selection “The Sport of ‘Mush’ ” andtwo details from the poem “They Don’t Bark, You Know” in your answer.
It is a good idea to (OO) talk to your dogs, so they know whose voice is calling them. It is good to (AA) make booties for your dog so they don’t get cut so snow doesn’t get betwen ther tows. You should (II) bring snacks for your dogs becaus the dogs can burn up to 10,000 calories a day. Note: all three details are from the selection.
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13 How might the selection “The Sport of ‘Mush’ ” and the poem “They Don’tBark, You Know” be useful to someone who is planning to become amusher? Include two details from the selection “The Sport of ‘Mush’ ” andtwo details from the poem “They Don’t Bark, You Know” in your answer.
The student response earns zero points.The response includes no text-based details.
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14 How are the dogs at feeding time in the selection “The Sport of ‘Mush’ ”and the dogs in the poem “They Don’t Bark, You Know” different?
o A. In the poem they are noisy; in the selection they are silent.o B. In the poem they are silent; in the selection they are noisy. o C. In the poem they jump and lick; in the selection they are asleep.o D. In the poem they are asleep; in the selection they jump and lick.
IA16: Compare and contrast information between and within texts (Reading GLEs 2.3.1, 2.4.6)
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15 Both the selection “The Sport of ‘Mush’” and the poem “They Don’t Bark,You Know” show how cold weather affects the sport of sled dog racing.Provide one detail from the poem and one detail from the selection thatsupport this idea.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
IA17: Make connections (cause and effect) within a text (Reading GLE 2.3.1)
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2 A 2-point response provides two text-based details to explain how both the poem and the selection show how cold weather affects dog mushers.Example: The selection says that Dalton has to put heat packs in his gloves. The poem talks about how the weather makes the musher’s cheeks sting.
1 A 1-point response provides one text-based detail to explain how both the poem andthe selection show how cold weather affects dog mushers.
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Text-based details may include, but are not limited to:
Selection:A. Dalton wears a heavily insulated parka / a beaver ruff lines his hood.B. Blizzards can wipe out trails/Dalton got lost.C. Dalton puts heat packs in his gloves and long underwear.D. Dalton has expedition weight boots.E. Dalton wears socks if it’s minus 30 degrees/doesn’t have to wear socks unless it’s minus 30 degrees.F. Dogs wear booties/need 8 booties per dog.G. Dogs often have to be sent to vet due to injuries.H. Dogs burn up to 10,000 calories a day.I. Main meals require hot water to thaw food/takes lots of snow to make hot water.J. Dogs have to eat off of flat pans.
PoemAA. Rails slide over frozen trail.BB. Boots break through icy crust of snow.CC. Rhythmic roar of your own breathDD. Ice crystals form in the mushers’ nostrils.EE. Cheeks sting.
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15 Both the selection “The Sport of ‘Mush’” and the poem “They Don’t Bark,You Know” show how cold weather affects the sport of sled dog racing.Provide one detail from the poem and one detail from the selection thatsupport this idea.
In the poem (DD) ice crystals form in nostrils (EE) cheeks string in the frozen air. In the selection (C) Dalton puts heat packs in his gloves and in the pockets of his long underwear.
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15 Both the selection “The Sport of ‘Mush’” and the poem “They Don’t Bark,You Know” show how cold weather affects the sport of sled dog racing.Provide one detail from the poem and one detail from the selection thatsupport this idea.
In “They Don’t Bark You Know” (CC) you can hear your own breath.
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15 Both the selection “The Sport of ‘Mush’” and the poem “They Don’t Bark,You Know” show how cold weather affects the sport of sled dog racing.Provide one detail from the poem and one detail from the selection thatsupport this idea.
The student response earns zero points.The response contains no text-based details.
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