Akiak: A Tale from the Iditarod comprehension and vocabulary

Front

What character trait best describes Akiak?

Back

Determined

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

Are both Akiak and Mick females?

Back

True

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

Who is in charge of the dog team?

Back

The lead dog

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Front

Why couldn't Mick put Akiak back in the harness?

Back

The rules said she could not put her back in.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

Why did the volunteers think Akiak would follow the race trail?

Back

Because she was an experienced lead dog.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is the Iditarod?

Back

A long-distance dog sled race in Alaska.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Front

What does it mean to be a lead dog?

Back

The lead dog is the first dog in the team and helps guide the team.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is a musher?

Back

A person who drives the dog sled team.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Front

What is a character trait?

Back

A quality or characteristic that describes a person or animal.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What does determined mean?

Back

Having a strong desire to do something, even if it is difficult.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4