LI: To make conections
LI: To reorganise your information
LI: To skim and scan to find facts and make notes in my own words
LI: To ask questions to strengthen your connections to the text
This week we have been reading a book called the “Comrades Marathon” and we answered questions talking about the marathon like:
- Why is there a cut off time? Do you think this is fair or unfair? Why? I think this is unfair because the time they spent training for this momment but had been easily disqualified if they were one minute after. They had to endure injuries, heat strokes and if you crossed after 12:00 you will be disqualified.
- How do the actions of Mr X and Rosie Ruiz connect? The actions of Mr X and Rosie Ruiz connects because both them had cheated and was ahead and near of the finish line.
We first predicted what this text was going to be about and I wrote” I think that this text will be about the Marathon becuse the title says “Comrade Marathon: The ultimate human race”. Then made connections and found where Durban and Pietermaritzburg is on the map, and found how far Durban is from Auckland: 11,309 kilometers. Me and my partner defined the following words, dedicated, structured, grueling, ultramarathon, alternates, camaraderie, unity, terrain, crucial, allotted time, endurance, testament.
We talked about the training of the marathon they had to undergo: The specific training plan will vary depending on the individual runner’s fitness level and goals. However, a typical Comrades Marathon training program will involve several months of preparation, gradually increasing the intensity and duration of workouts. Lastly I answered how I don’t know if my predictions are right or wrong.
I enjoyed this task because I learnt about the training and the comrades marathon.