Grade 3 Day 14

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Crossing the Finish Line

Running a marathon is not easy. It takes hard work, practice, and patience. After all, to run a marathon, you have to run 26.2 miles by foot! Think about it this way: 26.2 miles is the same as running the length of a football field more than 460 times. It takes most people four or five hours to finish. In 2013, the world’s fastest marathon runner finished the race in 2:03:23. Imagine running for over two hours without a break!

By the age of 30, Lea Tambellini had run more than five marathons and had no plans to stop. She had always been an athlete. When she was in high school, she swam on her school’s swim team and ran to stay healthy and active. Her mom and dad ran marathons, and when she was 22, they helped her train for her first marathon.

Lea’s first marathon took place in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was called “The Flying Pig.”

“I was very nervous,” she said, “but I had my mom there, so that helped.”

Running the race was hard, but the hardest part was when she ran past a cookie factory and smelled cookies at mile 18. “I just wanted to be done,” she said. “I was spent, but my mom kept me going. It was already her 15th marathon.”

The word “marathon” comes from a Greek legend. In the legend, a brave soldier ran all the way from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens, Greece to tell everyone the Greeks had won the battle against the Persians. It is said that he ran the entire way without stopping—a distance equal to a modern marathon.

Today, thousands of people run marathons every year. Runners train for months to get ready. To prepare for one of the marathons, Lea ran four to five times every week. On weekdays, she completed shorter runs, five or six miles at most. But on the weekends she ran long distances–13 miles, 15 miles, and 20 miles!

“I don’t mind training because I get excited about working toward something. And I love running with a group of friends and working toward the goal together. But it does take a lot of time.”

Running a marathon is a great achievement. “It’s a great feeling of accomplishment and nothing feels as wonderful as reaching my goal when I cross the finish line,” Lea explained. “I can’t wait for the next one!”
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What did Lea Tambellini train for when she was 22?* This field is required.
her first marathon
her first relay race
her first swim meet
her first baseball season
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What does this text describe?* This field is required.
This text describes the fight between the Greeks and the Persians on the battlefield of Marathon.
This text describes how the marathon known as "The Flying Pig" got its name.
This text describes marathons and the experience of someone who runs them.
This text describes what Lea Tambellini's dad felt like when he ran his first marathon.
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Running a marathon takes hard work, practice, and patience. What evidence in the text supports this statement?* This field is required.
Runners train for months to get ready for a marathon.
Lea Tambellini had run more than five marathons by the time she was 30 years old.
There is a marathon in Ohio called "The Flying Pig."
The word "marathon" comes from a Greek legend.
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How did Lea's feelings about running a marathon change?* This field is required.
At first she felt excited, but later she felt nervous.
At first she felt bored, but later she felt scared.
At first she felt scared, but later she felt bored.
At first she felt nervous, but later she felt excited.
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What is the main idea of the text?* This field is required.
It takes most people four or five hours to run a marathon.
Running a marathon is hard work, but Lea Tambellini enjoys it.
The hardest part of Lea Tambellini's first marathon was running past a cookie factory.
Lea Tambellini loves running with a group of friends and working toward a goal with them.
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Read these sentences from the text. Why might the author have included an exclamation point here?* This field is required.To prepare for one of the marathons, Lea ran four to five times every week. On weekdays, she completed shorter runs, five or six miles at most. But on the weekends she ran long distances–13 miles, 15 miles, and 20 miles!
It takes most people four or five hours to run a marathon.
Running a marathon is hard work, but Lea Tambellini enjoys it.
The hardest part of Lea Tambellini's first marathon was running past a cookie factory.
Lea Tambellini loves running with a group of friends and working toward a goal with them.
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Read these sentences from the text. What does the pronoun "it" refer to here?* This field is required.Running a marathon is not easy. It takes hard work, practice, and patience.
patience
practice
hard work
running a marathon
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Describe what Lea did to prepare for one of the marathons.* This field is required.
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Describe how Lea feels when she crosses the finish line of a marathon.* This field is required.
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Add the Coins
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Add the coins in problem 1. Write your answer below. * This field is required.
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Add the coins in problem 2. Write your answer below.* This field is required.
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Add the coins in problem 4. Write your answer below.* This field is required.
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Add the coins in problem 5. Write your answer below.* This field is required.
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Add the coins in problem 6. Write your answer below.* This field is required.
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Add the coins in problem 7. Write your answer below.* This field is required.
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The Empire State Building

The Empire State Building is a famous building in the United States. It is located in New York City. When it was finished in 1931, it was the tallest building in the world!

The building has 102 floors and stands over 1,400 feet tall with its antenna. It was built during the Great Depression, a time when many people were out of work. Building the Empire State Building gave many people jobs.

The Empire State Building is made of steel and stone. It has a pointy top and lights up at night. The lights can be different colors for holidays and special events.

Visitors can ride an elevator to the top and go to the observation deck. From there, they can see all around New York City. It is one of the most popular places for tourists to visit.

The Empire State Building is a symbol of hard work, hope, and American progress.
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Where is the Empire State Building located?* This field is required.
Chicago
New York City
Los Angeles
Washington, D.C.
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When was the Empire State Building finished?* This field is required.
1776
1886
1931
2001
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How many floors does the Empire State Building have?* This field is required.
50
75
102
200
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What was special about the Empire State Building when it opened?* This field is required.
It had a swimming pool
It was the tallest building in the world
It had a zoo inside
It was made of glass
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Why was building the Empire State Building important during the Great Depression?* This field is required.
It made people sad
It was a place to live
It gave people jobs
It replaced a school
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What can visitors do at the top of the building?* This field is required.
Go shopping
Swim in a pool
Watch movies
Look out from the observation deck
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What is the Empire State Building made of?* This field is required.
Wood
Glass and plastic
Steel and stone
Brick and mud
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What lights up at night on the Empire State Building?* This field is required.
The windows
The antenna
The whole building
The top with special colors
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What do the lights on the building show?* This field is required.
They tell the time
They are for decoration only
They change colors for holidays and events
They are always blue
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What does the Empire State Building symbolize?* This field is required.
Sports and games
Wealth and fame
Hard work and progress
Art and music
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Complete the Questions Below
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Put a pencil on a table. Does it move? Why do you think this happens?* This field is required.
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Gently push the pencil off the edge of the table. What happens? Why do you think this happens?* This field is required.
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Physical Education Log* This field is required.
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