1. Trail Mix by Susie Post-Rust Kathleen Blevins, 15, heads for the finish line in the six-dog race. RID Revised 9/09

2. 1 According to the selection, which idea does the author of the selection discuss first? O A. Sled dog racing is a team sport. O B. Mushers train their dogs daily. O C. Dogs need to understand commands. IC 15: Order steps, sequence, and/or process from the reading (Reading GLE 2.2.1) 2

3. 2 What is the meaning of the word tight in paragraph 6? O A. Competitive O B. Careless O C. Close IC 14: Interpret vocabulary critical to the meaning of the text (Reading GLE 1.3.2) 3

4. 3 What is the main difference between the way Britni’s dogs ran in the race and the way Carey’s dogs ran in the race? O A. Britni’s dogs won the race; Carey’s dogs lost the race. O B. Britni’s dogs ran fast; Carey’s dogs licked her face. O C. Britni’s dogs sat down; Carey’s dogs won the race. IA 17: Compare and contrast information presented in text (Reading GLEs 2.3.1, 2.4.5, 2.4.6) 4

5. 4 The author’s purpose for writing the selection was to describe the importance of the relationship between the sled dogs and the musher in sled dog racing. Use two details from the selection that support this idea. _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ IA 19: Analyze author’s purpose (including distinguishing between fact and opinion) and evaluate effectiveness for different audiences (Reading GLEs 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.4) 5

6. 2A 2-point response provides two text-based details that show how the author describes the importance of the relationship between the sled dogs and the musher in sled dog racing. Example: The relationship is important because the dogs depend on the musher for feeding, training, and love. Also, the musher and the dogs must work together as a team to win the race. 1A 1-point response provides one text-based detail that shows how the author describes the importance of the relationship between the sled dogs and the musher in sled dog racing. 6

7. Text-based details may include, but are not limited to: A.Tight friendship / good bond B.Dogs depend on mushers for feeding / cleaning / training / love C.Mushers depend on dogs if a sled tips over D.Dogs pounce or jump, cover with slobber, tails wagging E.(Britni) told Whitey he was doing well / encourages dogs when they sit down F.(Britni) pets dog G.Communication is important / understand each other H.Dogs understand commands I.Mushers must understand / listen to dogs J.Who should be the lead dog? / hitched right or left? K.Dogs and mushers race together / It’s a team sport / the rest is teamwork L.Carey pushes sled / she is working hard / dogs run faster 7

8. 4 The author’s purpose for writing the selection was to describe the importance of the relationship between the sled dogs and the musher in sled dog racing. Use two details from the selection that support this idea. _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ This response provides more than two details from the selection to describe the importance of the relationship between the sled dogs and the musher. F. …petted Whitey… E. …and told him he was doing well. L. …Carey kicks one leg behind her to push the sled, her dogs can tell she’s working hard and run faster. This response provides more than two details from the selection to describe the importance of the relationship between the sled dogs and the musher. F. …petted Whitey… E. …and told him he was doing well. L. …Carey kicks one leg behind her to push the sled, her dogs can tell she’s working hard and run faster. 2 8

9. 4 The author’s purpose for writing the selection was to describe the importance of the relationship between the sled dogs and the musher in sled dog racing. Use two details from the selection that support this idea. _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ This response provides two details from the selection to describe the importance of the relationship between the sled dogs and the musher. J. The musher needs to know what dogs to put up front and what dogs to put in the back. B. The dogs need to be loved fed, cared for, and trainded… This response provides two details from the selection to describe the importance of the relationship between the sled dogs and the musher. J. The musher needs to know what dogs to put up front and what dogs to put in the back. B. The dogs need to be loved fed, cared for, and trainded… 2 9

10. 4 The author’s purpose for writing the selection was to describe the importance of the relationship between the sled dogs and the musher in sled dog racing. Use two details from the selection that support this idea. _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ 1 This response provides one detail from the selection to describe the importance of the relationship between the sled dogs and the musher. D. Carey’s dogs pounced on her and covered her with slobber. This response provides one detail from the selection to describe the importance of the relationship between the sled dogs and the musher. D. Carey’s dogs pounced on her and covered her with slobber. 10

11. 4 The author’s purpose for writing the selection was to describe the importance of the relationship between the sled dogs and the musher in sled dog racing. Use two details from the selection that support this idea. _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ 1 This response provides one detail from the selection to describe the importance of the relationship between the sled dogs and the musher. K. …it was a team sport. This response provides one detail from the selection to describe the importance of the relationship between the sled dogs and the musher. K. …it was a team sport. 11

12. 4 The author’s purpose for writing the selection was to describe the importance of the relationship between the sled dogs and the musher in sled dog racing. Use two details from the selection that support this idea. _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ 0 This response provides no details from the selection to describe the importance of the relationship between the sled dogs and the musher. 12

13. 5 According to the “Fast Facts” text box, which statement is true? O A. Mushers must be able to communicate with their dogs. O B. Alaska has the largest population of any U.S. state. O C. The only way in to Juneau is by boat or plane. IA 16: Demonstrate understanding of text features (titles, headings, and other information divisions, table of contents, captions) and graphic features (Reading GLE 2.2.2) 13

14. 6 Based on the information in the selection, predict what will most likely happen when dogs lose a race? O A. The dogs will wag their tails and pounce on the musher. O B. The dogs will sit down in the middle of the trail. O C. The dogs will whine and refuse to eat. IC 13: Make inferences or predictions based on the reading (Reading GLE 2.1.5) IC 13: Make inferences or predictions based on the reading (Reading GLE 2.1.5) 14