RACE TO THE RESCUE CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING

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1️⃣ Which event caused the mushers to begin the race to Nome?

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• A deadly outbreak of diphtheria threatened the children in Nome

• A snowstorm blocked the usual travel routes.

• The mushers wanted to break a world record for speed.

• The sled dogs needed practice for an upcoming race.

2️⃣ What was the final result of the mushers’ efforts to deliver the medicine?

• The mushers turned back due to harsh weather.

• The sled dogs ran out of energy before reaching Nome.

• The serum froze before it could be used.

• The children in Nome were saved after the medicine was delivered

3️⃣ Which sentence shows a cause-and-effect relationship in the text?

• “The first team soon left Anchorage on the first leg of the trip."

• “Because the disease spread quickly, the people of Nome needed medicine fast.”

• “Balto and his team raced through the snow to bring the medicine.”

• “The mushers passed the serum from team to team in a relay.

4️⃣ What was the first step in delivering the serum to Nome?

• The children in Nome began to recover from the disease.

• Doctors in Anchorage packed the serum for transport.

• The mushers met at a halfway point to exchange the serum.

• Balto carried the medicine across the last stretch of the journey.

5️⃣ Which event happened right before Balto’s team delivered the serum?

• A doctor gave the serum to the sick children.

• Balto’s team rested before making the final stretch.

• The first team of mushers left Anchorage.

• The serum was passed from team to team.

6️⃣ How does the author show the sequence of events in the text?

Text Evidence:
“The first team soon left Anchorage on the first leg of the trip.” (Paragraph 3)
“Finally, Balto and his team carried the serum on the last stretch of the journey.” (Paragraph 5)

• By using dates and words like ‘first,’ ‘next,’ and ‘finallly

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• By comparing the mushers to racecar drivers.

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  By describing what happened in reverse order.

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  By listing the names of the mushers involved.

8️⃣ Which sentence correctly shows the order of events in the race to Nome?

• The children were cured first, and then the serum was delivered.

• The serum arrived in Nome before the mushers began their journey.

• The mushers passed the serum to Balto’s team, who delivered it to Nome.

• Balto’s team started the journey and gave the serum to the first musher.

7️⃣ Which sentence is a non-example of cause-and-effect from the text?

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📚 Explanation:
This sentence describes what happened but does not show a cause-and-effect relationship between two events

• “Because the weather was harsh, the mushers had to move quickly.”

• “After running through the snow, Balto arrived in Nome with the serum.

• “The children began to recover after receiving the medicine.”

• “The mushers passed the serum from team to team in a relay."

❌ Non-Example 1:

Question:
What caused the mushers to delay their journey to Nome?

• The mushers immediately started their journey after receiving the serum.

• The sled dogs needed extra rest before continuing the journey.

• The mushers wanted to wait for better weather conditions.

• The serum was not ready for transport.

❌ Non-Example 2:

Question:
Why did Balto’s team win a sled race after delivering the serum?

• The team wanted to break a speed record after the race.

• The team did not race after delivering the serum.

• The team was honored for their bravery in saving the children.

• The team was faster than the other sled dog teams.