Literal Questions
Where does the story Life at the Top take place?
In the mountains / high altitudes
Why do you think the author chose the title Life at the Top?
Because they live or train high up in the mountains.
What does altitude mean?
Height above sea level.
What text structure does the author use to organize the information?
Cause and effect / compare and contrast
What are the athletes doing in the mountains?
They are training or running.
What might the athletes feel when they first start training there?
They might feel nervous or excited.
What does endurance mean in this text?
Being able to keep going for a long time.
How do the pictures or charts help you understand the text better?
They show data and help the reader understand how altitude affects training.
What happens to the air when you go higher up?
The air has less oxygen
How does the author show that training at high altitude is hard work?
The author describes how their breathing changes and they work harder.
What does oxygen mean, and why is it important?
The air we breathe; needed for energy.
How does the author compare training high vs. low?
By showing differences between air levels and how the body reacts.
How does training at high altitude help the body?
It helps them build stronger lungs and stamina.
Why might an athlete return to sea level after training high up?
To test how much they’ve improved and perform better in races.
What part of speech is the vocabulary term "motivation"?
Noun
Why does the author include facts about the body and oxygen?
To explain the science behind why altitude training works.
What challenge do runners face while training in the mountains?
They get tired fats or have trouble breathing
What can you infer about the author’s opinion of these athletes?
She admires them and thinks they are dedicated and hardworking.
What part of speech is the vocabulary term "excel"?
verb
What lesson can readers learn from the athletes in this text?
That hard work and challenges can lead to success.