Unit 4

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Lesson 9

Wow - What A Record!

What unusual records have Canadians set?


This series of short articles provides information about different records set by Canadians, such as riding the tallest bicycle.
Websites

Websites

Go to Guinness World Records to read many different kinds of records that people set over the years. Some are very unusual and some are very unique. Spend some time looking over some of these unique records then return to this page.

Reader's Notebook

Turn to page 37 in Literacy in Action 4B.


Skim pages of this selection to notice how the author uses specific details such as exact length, time, or number to explain the records.
Answer Before Reading questions in Reader's Notebook: Wow - What a Record!




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After reading this selection, answer the During Reading questions in the selection.

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  1. Have the file open and select Save As from the File menu.
  2. Name your Reader's Notebook: Wow - What a Record! file in this format: jsmith_wowwhatarecord and save the file to your Documents folder.
  1. This worksheet is similar to homework, which is an opportunity to practise important concepts in the lesson. The worksheet is NOT for marks.
  2. However, your teacher may ask you to submit this worksheet to check on your progress so be sure to save it in your Documents folder.