Give it a try - 2.2.00

Give it a try - 2.2.00

WALT: Comprehension - using the text to find information.

1. Why do you think people want to be a part of a triathlon? To be fit.

2. Why do you think the author chose this title? Because t-r-y means give it a try.

3. How do you think ‘tryathlon’ got it’s name when it is usually spelt ‘triathlon’? Because the t-r-y stands for the kids tryathlon and the t-r-i stands for the big one.

4. What three sports are involved in a triathlon? Swim, bike, run.

5. How many kilometres will the girls travel combined? 2k, 200k, 8k,= 210 km.

6. Think about how the event is organised… How does each member know  when to begin their

part of the race? When they give the stick to you.

7. How do you think the girls are feeling at the end of the events? So so fit.

8. What is the difference between a ‘tryathlon’ and a ‘triathlon’? Because the t-r-y stands for the kids tryathlon and the t-r-i stands for the big one.