Magnetic Reading Unit 4

In what order should you do the following steps if you fall through ice? (p.230-231)

• Tread water, roll away, keep your elbows out, roll on

• Breathe, remember where you came from, keep your elbows out, go kicking and screaming, roll on

• Breathe, tread water, roll on, keep elbows out, help pull someone out

• Breathe, tread water, remember where you came from, keep your elbows out, go kicking and screaming

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CCSS.RI.5.2

Why is it important to remember where you came from when trying to get out of the ice? (p.230-231)

• So you can find your way back home

• So you know which direction to face while trying to get out

• So you can see your footprints in the ice

• So you can follow the footprints back to safety

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.W.5.9A

Which step should be done first if you find yourself in cold water after falling through ice? (p.230-231)

• Roll away

• Keep your elbows out

• Breathe and try not to hyperventilate

• Tread water

What should you do after you hoist yourself up with your elbows on the ice? (p. 230-231)

• Stand up immediately

• Let the water weight drain from your clothes

• Start swimming to the shore

• Jump back into the water

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CCSS.RI.5.1

How did Lynne Cox train to swim the English Channel at 14 years old? (p.226-227)

• By swimming everyday in 80-degree temperatures

• By sleeping with the windows closed and wearing heavy clothes

• By swimming everyday in ocean temperatures as low as 50 degrees Fahrenheit

• By taking long breaks and eating heavy meals

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.2

Why did Lynne Cox grow her hair longer before swimming in Antarctica in 2000? (p.226-227)

• To keep it out of the water

• To make her look more intimidating

• To protect her from sharks

• To keep her head warm.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

How did Lynne Cox's training and experiences with open-water swimming contribute to her ability to succeed in challenging conditions? (p.226-227)

• They made her realize she didn't like swimming

• They taught her to avoid pushing her limits

• They helped her build endurance and cold tolerance

• She did whatever she could

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.W.5.9A

What did Lynne Cox do during her long swims to stay nourished and hydrated? (p.226-227)

• She took long breaks and slept

• She ate heavy meals before and after swimming

• She drank warm apple juice and ate light snacks

• She avoided food and water altogether

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CCSS.RI.5.1

How can following the guidelines in the text, "First Aid for Hypothermia," help someone recover from a life-threatening condition like hypothermia? (p.232)

• By making them colder

• By causing heart problems

• By helping warm them up safely

• By not following the guidelines

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.3

What is one reason why it is recommended to avoid using a hot water bottle on someone with hypothermia? (p.232)

• It makes them too warm

• It can damage the skin

• It helps speed up the warming process

• It feels uncomfortable

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CCSS.RI.5.8