Read the story, Sled Dogs, on your own, then answer the questions. Make sure to read the WHOLE STORY. The questions are read aloud for you.
Sled Dogs
Sled dogs like to run fast. They are trained to race on snow. These dogs love running. They are hard workers.
A good sled dog is really strong. It has thick fur and often wears booties on its feet to protect its paws from ice. Sled dogs must work well with other dogs because they work as a team pulling the sled. Some teams have 20 dogs. The dogs in the fron thave an important job. They lead the team.
Each dog has a driver. This is a person that tells the dogs what to do and where to go/ This person is sometimes called a musher. The musher trains the team of dogs all year.
In the winter, the dog pulls a sled over snow. To practice in the summer, the dogs pull a cart with wheels! They learn to work together and move very fast. They must practice and practice until race day. When the day of the race comes, the team will be ready!
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What is the story mostly about?
Sled dogs training for a race
Sled dogs have thick fur
Sled dogs playing in the snow
Why do sled dogs wear booties?
They are colorful
They protect their feet
They help the dogs stay awake
Booties are like _______________.
hats
scarves
boots
The dogs in the front have an important job. What is it?
Find food for the team
Look for water
Lead the team
What do you call a person that tells the dogs what to do?
the driver
the booties
the teacher
What is the job of the musher?
The musher pulls the sled
The musher trains the team
The musher digs the path
When do sled dogs practice?
only in the fall
only in the winter
all year long
What do the dogs use when they practice in the summer?
a boat
a sled
a cart with wheels
Why do you think sled dogs have thick fur?
to stay dry
to stay warm
to stay cold
Because the team practiced, what do you think will happen the day of the race?