Trail Mix
Trail Mix
Field Day Champion
Field Day Champion
The Distant Talking Drum
100
The reader can tell that Britni Browning was concerned that-
She could not let her dog think she was mad, or he would never get up.
100
What conclusion can be made from the information in the photograph of Kathleen Blevins?
Kathleen and her dogs are finishing the race.
100
What does the word disqualified mean in paragraph 8?
not qualified
100
What is the main message in this selection?
Cheering for the other team shows that winning isn't the only thing that is important.
100
What poetic structure is not found in the poem?
Rhyming patterns
200
Read the meaning of the word tight below. 1. stretched 2. difficult to deal with 3. not easily moved 4. close friendship Which meaning of the word tight is used in paragraph 6?
meaning 4- close friendship
200
The author included the "Fast Facts" section to tell the reader-
how people travel to Juneau
200
How can the reader tell that Andy realized winning wasn't everything?
Andy cheered as Rachelle continued to hula hoop.
200
What is the best summary of this selection?
It was field day. Andy's team was tied for first place. the other team won, and Andy realized that winning isn't everything.
200
The reader can conclude that the drum is beaten to-
invite people to a celebration
300
Which of the following statements are facts in the selection, "Trail Mix"?
Sled dog racing is the official state sport of Alaska. Kids and sled dogs compete in races there.
300
Why did the author title this selection "Trail Mix"?
because the selection is about a mixture of kids and their dogs
300
The reader can tell that this selection was written in third person because in the first paragraph-
Andy is referred to as "he"
300
How did Andy's feelings about winning change by the end of the story?
Andy went from wanting to win, to cheering for the other team.
300
How is the drum most like a person?
It communicates with people.
400
What is the best summary of the section "Going to the Dogs"?
Mushers and their dogs must understand each other and have good communication. Teamwork is important as Carey and her dogs cross the finish line and win the race.
400
In the section "Mush Pit", what happens after Britni's best dog sat down?
She got off her sled and petted Whitey.
400
Based on the illustration in the selection, what can the reader tell about Andy?
Andy is not confident.
400
What is one difference between the selctions "Trail Mix" and "Field Day Champion?"
In "Trail Mix", the teams are kids and dogs. In "Field Day Champion," the teams are made up of only kids.
400
The reader can conclude that the "I" in the poem is-
The speaker
500
What text in paragraph 11 supports the conclusion that the weather is very cold?
icicles dangle from their whiskers
500
What can the reader conclude about Carey Erhart?
Carey knows that she and her dogs worked hard.
500
Which sentence from the selection tells the reader that Andy was trying to win the Field Day Championship?
Andy could already feel the medal around his neck.
500
Both the selections express the importance of -
working as a team
500
Which word best describes the feeling the poem creates?
excitement
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