Life at the Top Comprehension

What is NOT an example of visual elements?

• charts

• maps

• illustrations/pictures

• emojis

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is NOT a text feature?

• pronunciation guides

• boldface words

• spelling

• headings

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Where was this training held?

• Alpines

• Texas

• Great Rift Valley

• Kiplagat

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

• Bold Words
• Fun
• Caption
• Photo

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What are graphs and charts?

• a list of the contents of a book

• visual representations of data

• an illustration or photo that includes labels

• a listing of important topics with page numbers

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

How does adding pronunciation in informational text help readers understand and read the text?

• The pronunciation guides brings attention to the words "Iten" and "Kalenjin".

• The pronunciation guides showed the reader how to pronounce "Iten" and "Kalenjin".

• The pronunciation guides showed the reader how to spell "Iten" and "Kalenjin".

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What do the photographs and captions on page 125 show the reader? Why do you think the author added them?

• The photo shows Lornah Kiplagat running in a race. The caption says which runner in the photo she is. The author added them so the reader can enjoy a picture.

• The photo shows Lornah Kiplagat running in a race. The caption says which runner in the photo she is. The author added them so the reader can why she is running.

• The photo shows Lornah Kiplagat running in a race. The caption says which runner in the photo she is. The author added them so the reader can see what Lornah Kiplagat looks like as a runner.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What characteristics of Life at the Top tell you it is an informational text?

• The text is told in a story format with antagonist and protagonist. It includes illustrations of the characters and places mentioned in the text.

• The text explains different facts and details about high-altitude training. It includes photographs of the actual people and places mentioned in the text.

• The text explains the the history of mountain climbing. It includes photographs of the actual places mentioned in the text.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Why do you think the author included a diagram?

• The author included a diagram to help readers visualize the heart, lunds and muscles of a runner who trained at high-altitudes.

• The author included a diagram to help readers examine how runners have different body parts.

• The author included a diagram to show readers that runners have a heart, lungs and muscles.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Which evidence from Life at the Top would be the most convincing in an argument about why all runners should have high altitude training?

• High-altitude training decreases lung capacity.

• High-altitude training increases lung capacity.

• High-altitude training works for anyone under 25 years old.

• High-altitude training is not recommended to runners because it is dangerous.

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

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CCSS.RL.4.5