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IDIOM
If you "paddle your own canoe," you are _______.
a. lonely b. strong c. independent
A. Answer the questions about North American Odyssey.
1. Detail The Wilderness Classroom allows students to _______.
a. plan a trip b. interact with wildlife c. learn about the outdoors
2. Main Idea The second paragraph talks about the _______ of Dave and Amy's journey.
a. difficulties b. goals c. outcome
3. Inference The Wilderness Classroom idea makes the experience of wilderness travel more _______ students.
a. pleasant for b. accessible to c. demanding for
4. Detail Students helped Dave and Amy by _______.
a. making suggestions b. giving money c. posting videos
5. Vocabulary In the last sentence, a "stepping stone" is something that _______.
a. is basic b. shows you the way c. helps you make progress
3 . Put the events in order (1-5).
__1__ Dave and Amy decided to travel across North America.
_____ Dave and Amy began their three-year-long trip.
_____ Dave and Amy paddled into Key West, Florida.
_____ Dave and Amy posted updates and videos online.
_____ The Wilderness Classroom was created.
C. CRITICAL THINKING Talk with a partner. Why do Dave and Amy want students to learn about and experience the wilderness? Would you like to learn through the Wilderness Classroom?
