EXPLORATION: Around the World Read-Aloud
Peak By Roland Smith
Peak Marcello is trying to be the youngest climber to scale the world’s tallest mountain. But in this excerpt, he’s at a crucial moment and realizes his priorities have changed.
#1: Form a First Impression Read the title of the book. The word peak has multiple meanings. Based on the summary above and the cover image, which definition(s) do you think fit this story and why?
#2: Show What You Know Have you read or watched anything about climbing? What do you think is involved with this sport? Is this an activity you might like to do one day? Explain why or why not.
#3: Make a Prediction Do you think the main character will achieve his goal of reaching the top of Mount Everest? Write a prediction of what you think will happen.
#4: Learn Some Words Here are some words from this excerpt that are connected to Around the World . Read and discuss these words with your class. Then use the words to fill in the sentences that follow. VOCABULARY summit (noun) the highest point, or peak, of a mountain (p. 223) avalanche (noun) a huge mass of rock, snow, and ice that falls rapidly down the side of a mountain (p. 227) buttress (noun) a piece of rock that projects outward from a cliff or the side of a mountain (p. 227) majestic (adj.) impressively beautiful (p. 228)
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