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Balto

Balto, the Dog Who Saved Nome

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telegraph having to do with messages sent and received through a machine by using electronic codes
drifts a large pile of something, such as snow, that is formed by wind
trail a rough path through land where travel is difficult
temperature a measurement that
guided
splinters
How do people plan to get the medicine to Nome? Medicine is received by dogsled in Nome.
What choice is Gunner Kasson faced with? What does he decide to do? Gunner Kasson is faced with not going to Nome. He decides to go anyway.
Why do you think Gunner Kasson trusts Balto to lead them safely to the next village? Gunner Kasson trusts Balto to lead the line because he is half wolf.
Why does Balto head out to sea when he hears the ice crack? Balto heads out to sea when he hears the ice crack because it sounds like a gun.
Do you think Balto will be able to lead the team all the way to Nome? Yes, I think Balto will be able to lead the team to Nome because he is half wolf.
Is Balto an exceptionally smart dog? Yes, Balto is a smart dog because he knows how to think for himself.
Sum up what you've learned about Balto and his famous trip. In the winter, Alaska is zero degrees. Alaska uses dog sleds to transport things. They have icy water. People and dogs will freeze if outside
What difficulties do Gunner Kasson and the dogs have after leaving the sea ice?
How was Balto different from other dogs that are half Eskimo dog and half wolf?
Created by: DuffieDilworth
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