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Created: Jun 21, 2013
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Inferences & Conclusions 9th Grade - sleds

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Imagine racing across almost one thousand miles of Alaskan terrain with nothing to protect you against the freezing temperatures other than your clothes and your determination? For some, this might sound like torture. For many other people, it is an adventure they train for all year round.

For the past 40 years, dozens of dedicated men and women have participated in the Iditarod, a contest that has been nicknamed the last great race on Earth. Gathering in Anchorage, Alaska, the racers check their sleds, dog teams, and gear before starting. This race can take up to two weeks or more to complete, and, as they travel, the competitors will stop and check in at 25 small towns along the route.

The trip is difficult and exhausting, but racers are equipped with everything from cell phones to Global Positioning Devices. Most of the competitors are sponsored by businesses and blog the journey as they cover mile after mile.

The sled drivers are in good company: their team of sled dogs. Most of the dogs are either Siberian Huskies or Alaskan Malamutes, chosen for their strength, endurance, and speed. The dogs are able to cover up to 100 miles a day and each one has its unique position on the team. Together, the dogs and their mushers race over snow and ice, in wind and through blizzards to reach that all-important finish line.
Grade 9 Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions CCSS: CCRA.R.4, RI.9-10.4
A.
What is the most likely meaning of the word "musher"?
  1. Lead dog
  2. Sled driver
  3. Winning racer
  4. Company sponsor
Grade 9 Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions CCSS: CCRA.R.1, RI.9-10.1
B.
What is the most likely reason that people participate in the Iditarod?
  1. For the huge prize money
  2. To travel throughout Alaska
  3. For the adventurous experience
  4. To spend a great deal of time outside
Grade 9 Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions CCSS: CCRA.R.1, RI.9-10.1
C.
Why do competitors most likely stop in at small towns along the route?
  1. They want to rest for a few days.
  2. They change both their sleds and dog teams.
  3. They need time to consult the map and verify directions.
  4. They record their position and show that they are still on route
Grade 9 Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions