Balto and the Serum Run to Nome

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What was the main reason the serum needed to be transported to Nome quickly?

  • It was needed for a large outbreak of a common cold.
  • It was the only medicine for a life-threatening disease. (correct)
  • It was too expensive to replace.
  • There was not enough medicine in Nome.

What challenges did the dogsled teams face while transporting the serum?

  • Difficult terrain and wild animals.
  • Strong winds and freezing temperatures. (correct)
  • Limited daylight hours and lack of food.
  • Heavy rain and warm weather.

What role did Balto play in the final leg of the journey?

  • He was the last musher in the relay.
  • He became lost in the blizzard.
  • He led the team using his instincts. (correct)
  • He refused to move due to exhaustion.

How long did it take from the relay starting point to when the serum arrived in Nome?

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What was the temperature during the journey of the serum?

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What does the word 'dangled' most closely mean?

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Which sentence correctly exemplifies the meaning of 'misfortune'?

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What best defines the term 'elderly'?

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In which situation would you likely find 'smudges'?

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Which of the following is commonly confused with 'their'?

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Which of these sentences uses the word 'their' correctly?

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Which word could best replace 'dangled' in the following sentence: 'The child dangled his feet over the edge of the pool'?

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What is the primary characteristic of the elderly?

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What does the term 'accustomed' mean?

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Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word 'examined'?

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What is a synonym for 'unpleasant'?

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Which situation best illustrates 'weariness'?

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Which best describes a situation that might be considered 'unpleasant'?

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What can be a result of becoming accustomed to something?

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What action does the word 'examined' imply?

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Which of the following might indicate weariness?

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What does the term 'breaking in' refer to in the context of horse training?

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Why did Black Beauty's master choose to break him in himself?

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What qualities did Squire Gordon evaluate when he examined Black Beauty?

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What is one restriction placed on a horse once it is harnessed, according to Black Beauty?

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What was Anna Sewell's primary purpose in writing 'Black Beauty'?

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How did Black Beauty feel about his appearance as he matured?

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What aspect of a horse's training does Black Beauty highlight as particularly difficult?

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What feature did Black Beauty have that made him stand out as handsome?

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What was the horse's initial reaction to wearing the bit?

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How did the horse start to feel about wearing the saddle after daily practice?

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What did the master do to ensure the horse was not frightened during the shoeing process?

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Describe the horse's feelings towards the crupper.

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What was the horse's overall experience of getting accustomed to wearing additional equipment?

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What did the blacksmith do to attach the iron shoes to the horse's hooves?

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What aspect of the bit did the horse find most uncomfortable?

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What did the horse receive after the saddle was put on?

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Flashcards

Diphtheria

A life-threatening illness, often caused by bacteria, that affects the respiratory system.

Serum

A liquid containing antibodies or antitoxins that can help fight a disease.

Musher

A person who drives a dog sled team.

Trail

A long, narrow path or road through a snowy or icy terrain.

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Blizzard

A powerful windstorm with heavy snow.

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Frequently Confused Word

A word that is often misused, such as 'your' or 'you're'.

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Possessive Pronoun

A type of word that indicates possession or ownership. It's used before a noun to show that something belongs to someone or something.

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They're

The word 'they're' is a contraction of 'they are.' It means 'they are.'

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There

The word 'there' indicates a place or location. It is often used to point out something's position.

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Contraction

It is a shortened form of two words, like 'they are' becoming 'they're'.

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Breaking in a horse

The process of training a horse to be obedient and perform various tasks for humans.

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Bit

A metal bit placed in a horse's mouth to control its direction.

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Bridle

A leather strap that goes around a horse's head and attaches to the bit.

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Halter

A piece of leather that goes over the horse's head and is used to lead it.

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Headstall

A leather strap that goes around the horse's neck and under its chin.

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Collar

A strap that goes around a horse's chest and is connected to the harness.

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Crupper

A strap that goes around a horse's hindquarters and helps to keep the saddle in place.

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Breeching

A strap that goes around a horse's hindquarters and helps to prevent the carriage from tipping forward.

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Iron Shoes

Protective coverings made of iron, attached to a horse's hooves.

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Girths

Leather straps that secure the saddle to the horse's body.

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Breaking to saddle

The process of training a horse to wear a saddle and be ridden.

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Breaking to harness

The process of training a horse to wear a harness and be driven.

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Blinkers

Blinders attached to a horse's bridle, restricting the horse's field of vision to the front.

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Accustomed

To be used to something, to become familiar with it over time.

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Examined

To look at something carefully and thoroughly, often to find problems or issues.

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Unpleasant

Not enjoyable or pleasant, causing discomfort or unhappiness.

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Weariness

A feeling of tiredness or lack of energy, exhaustion.

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Prepositional Phrase

A group of words that tells where something is or where something happens.

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Preposition

A word that connects a noun or pronoun to another part of a sentence, often showing location, time, or direction.

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Phrase

A group of words that functions as a single part of speech, usually modifying a noun or a verb.

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Study Notes

Balto, a Heroic Dog

  • In 1925, children in Nome, Alaska, contracted diphtheria.
  • The only cure was a serum located 1000 miles away in Anchorage.
  • The serum was transported via dogsled teams due to weather conditions.
  • The trip usually took 13 days.
  • The relay of dogsled teams faced temperatures as low as 40 degrees below zero, and strong winds.
  • Musher Gunnar Kassen delivered the serum to Nome.
  • Balto's team faced a blinding blizzard during the final leg.
  • Balto led the team despite the dangerous weather conditions.
  • The team arrived in Nome 5 days later.

Build Vocabulary (page 2)

  • Dangled: To hang or swing in a way that suggests a lack of support. Example: The child dangled their legs over the side of the chair.
  • Elderly: Advanced in age. Example: The elderly woman told stories of her youth.
  • Misfortune: Bad luck. Example: A terrible misfortune befell the family.
  • Smudges: Spots or marks created by dirty or smudged objects. Example: The smudges on the glass were difficult to erase.

Training from Black Beauty (page 3-4)

  • Black Beauty is a horse who recounts his life and experiences.
  • He is initially a young, attractive horse.
  • His experiences are told from his point of view.
  • Squire Gordon examined him to assess if he was suited for his work.
  • His master trained him to be physically and emotionally prepared for work.
  • The training involved breaking him, and getting accustomed to carrying a load, a saddle, and various other implements.
  • This included being used to a halter, bridle, bit.
  • The process involved various steps like having a collar, blinkers (that covers the eyes), and a saddle etc.
  • He was accustomed to various tools and activities.
  • The horse and his master were used to one another through continued experience.

Training from Black Beauty (page 4)

  • Sewell became disabled at a young age, and could drive a carriage.
  • Sewell was an advocate for humane treatment of horses.
  • She authored a children's classic, Black Beauty, which was published in 1877.

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