Winter Cold

Which of the following statements would Gary Sforzo and the author most agree with?  

• Exercise is unimportant in winter due to the cold weather.  
• Winter weather can make you slip and fall. 
• Different winter temperatures can cause you to be weary.  
• Exercise is important in winter, even with cold weather.  

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What would be a better subheading on the 2nd page instead of "Wired for Winter"?

• Preparing for Winter Sports Outdoors
• Snow Safety
• Preventing Hypothermia
• Don't Freeze!

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Which words in paragraph 13 helps the reader understand the meaning of hypothermia?

• "as long as you're moving"
• "hiker stops for lunch"
• "body cools down"
• "becomes dangerous"

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does the information presented in this selection suggest about how people view Irena's actions?  

• People think Irena is courageous. 
• People think Irena is hilarious.
• People are curious about Irena's actions. 
• People are inspired by Irena's actions.  

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which sentence expresses the main idea of paragraph 1?

• People feel like they want to hibernate over the winter months.  
• People tend to stay indoors during cold winter months, but you really should get outside.
• New York can get as cold as -21 degrees.
• You should go out and exercise, otherwise you have lost the benefits gained the rest of the year.  

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which idea is supported by the photograph after paragraph 9?

• Dress warmly to be ready for the cold.  
• Do a warm-up with friends before doing sports. 
• Be safe, cover your head for protection.  
• Sweaters and hats don't make you look silly.  

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

The author lists information with subheadings in paragraphs 10-14 to ...

• to list what you should do to stay warm
• to describe the effects of cold weather
• describe how to be ready for winter activities
• to explain the problem of cold weather and tell solutions 

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5