Weeks 1 & 2
Read-Aloud Tips As you read, stop periodically to check for
After p. 228 : What leads Peak to push ahead, leaving the other members of his group behind? (cause and effect) The summit is very close, and he is eager to reach it. After p. 230 : What decision does Peak make only a few feet from the summit pole? (main idea) Peak decides not to climb all the way to the top because he wants Sun-jo to be the youngest person to reach the summit. After p. 231 : Do you think Peak made the right decision? What would you have done in his place? (personal connection) #6: Review the Book Instruct students to work independently or with a partner or group to write about this book in the back of their Student Handbooks. #7: Do a Book Project Students may choose to work independently or with a partner or group on a project, which they’ll complete in the back of their Student Handbooks. Projects : “Prepare to Pack” and “Send a Postcard.” #8: Don’t Miss The reference to the corpse is grisly, but seeing a corpse is a common occurrence on the world’s tallest peaks. A climber can succumb to all sorts of dangers while trying to summit, and it’s often too risky and difficult for other climbers to carry a body down from the mountain. In This Book: Point out details the author includes about the climb. For example, Peak explains how he slips on ropes and struggles to regain his footing on pages 224–225. On page 227, he describes how the group crosses a narrow ledge. Then on page 228, he describes the final push to the summit pole.
understanding and to encourage critical thinking and reflection. Also, reinforce the vocabulary words as you come across them.
#5: Read-Aloud Instruct students: As I read, take notes about how Peak and the other members of the group work together. Also, how does Peak describe the experience of standing “on top of the world,” near the summit? Language Support: This chapter of the book includes words for climbing equipment, such as crampons , which are metal plates with spikes that can be attached to bottom of boots. You may wish to help students look up other terms. You may choose to use these prompts to guide discussion: After p. 223 : Why is Peak reluctant to use the ropes that are in place along the climb? (identify reasons and evidence) T he ropes are old and in bad condition. One of them comes loose and causes Peak to nearly fall. After p. 224 : How does wearing crampons create a challenge during the climb? (cause and effect) The crampons are not well-suited to climbing a rock wall, and they make scaling a slippery aluminum ladder difficult. After p. 226 : What does Peak find when he reaches the top of the third step? How does he react? (summarize) Peak finds a corpse lying on the ground. It makes him wonder how many people are waiting for the person to come home. He tries to shut out his mother’s warning that no one climbs a mountain thinking they won’t return.
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