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The Mighty Hunterg yg y y yg gPAIREDREADA Great TraditionRealistic Fictionby Paul Masonillustrated by Sean ONeill Dragons on the Water Program:CR 14Component:LRG3 U1 W2 BPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:38CV_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 2CV_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 227/01/12 2:03 PM27/01/12 2:03 PMSTRATEGIES&SKILLSAComprehension Strategy:VisualizeSkill:SequenceVocabulary StrategySentence CluesVocabulary celebrate,courage,disappointment,precious,pride,remind,symbol,traditionContent StandardSocial StudiesCultureWord count:1,390*The total word count is based on words in the running text and headings only.Numerals and words in captions,labels,diagrams,charts,and sidebars are not included.Program:CR 14Component:LRG3 U1 W2 BPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:38Copyright The McGraw-Hill Companies,Inc.All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means,or stored in a database or retrieval system,without the prior written consent of The McGraw-Hill Companies,Inc.,including,but not limited to,network storage or transmission,or broadcast for distance learning.Send all inquiries to:McGraw-Hill EducationTwo Penn PlazaNew York,New York 10121ISBN:978-0-02-118818-5MHID:0-02-118818-1Printed in the United States.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DOC 15 14 13 12 11 10IFCIBC_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 2IFCIBC_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 227/01/12 2:04 PM27/01/12 2:04 PMPAIREDREADEssential QuestionWhat can traditions teach you about cultures?Chapter 1At Changs House.2Chapter 2Dragons and Boats.5Chapter 3Ready to Race.9Chapter 4And Theyre Off!.12Respond to Reading.16A Great Tradition.17Focus on Social Studies .20by Paul Masonillustrated by Sean ONeill Dragons on the WaterProgram:CR 14Component:LRG3 U1 W2 BPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:38001_009_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 1001_009_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 127/01/12 1:15 PM27/01/12 1:15 PMChapter 1 At Changs House The boys raced up Changs driveway with their schoolbags dangling from their backs.The wheels of their skateboards made the only sound in the quiet street.“I led all the way,”Joe said,kicking up his board.“Yeah,right,”Chang replied with a laugh.“Mom is still catching up.”2Program:CR 14Component:LRG3 U1 W2 BPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:38001_009_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 2001_009_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 227/01/12 1:15 PM27/01/12 1:15 PMThe boys dumped their things in the hallway,and Chang went to say hello to his dog,Pepper.Joe liked coming over to Changs house because it was very different from his home.It was always entertaining.Joe walked into the den where Changs grandfather was sitting on the sofa with a photo album open on his lap.“Hi,Joe,how are you today?”Changs grandfather asked.“Im fine,Mr.Liu,”Joe replied.“What are you looking at?”Joe pointed at a faded color photo of a dragons head.3Program:CR 14Component:LRG3 U1 W2 BPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:38001_009_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 3001_009_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 327/01/12 1:15 PM27/01/12 1:15 PM“Ah,these are my precious dragon boat pictures from when I was a young man,”the old man grinned.“They remind me of when I used to race.Sit down and take a look.”Chang stuck his head around the door.“Come on,Joe.Lets shoot some hoops,”he said.Joe shook his head.“I want to take a look at these first.”“Not those old photos again,Granddad,”Chang said,barely hiding his disappointment.“Ill be out in the yard,Joe.”4Program:CR 14Component:LRG3 U1 W2 BPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:38001_009_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 4001_009_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 427/01/12 1:15 PM27/01/12 1:15 PMChangs grandfather flipped through the photo album.“Back in Hong Kong,I entered lots of dragon boat races.We won a few,too,”he said with pride.He pointed at one of the photographs.“See all the boats lined up in the water ready to race,”he said.“Sometimes there would be 30 boats racing!”Chapter 2 Dragons and Boats5Program:CR 14Component:LRG3 U1 W2 BPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:38001_009_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 5001_009_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 527/01/12 1:15 PM27/01/12 1:15 PMJoe stared intently at the boats and their crews,sitting with their paddles reaching forward.They were poised and ready to go.“They look a bit like long canoes.”Changs grandfather laughed.“They are a little like canoes,but they have a dragons head at the front and a tail at the back,and the paddles are meant to be the dragons claws.”He turned a few more pages.Some of the dragons looked extremely fierceJoe was fascinated.6Program:CR 14Component:LRG3 U1 W2 BPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:38001_009_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 6001_009_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 627/01/12 1:15 PM27/01/12 1:15 PM“Because dragons are a symbol of strength,theyre very important in Chinese culture,”said Changs grandfather.“In ancient China,dragon boat races were held to bring farmers good luck and plenty of rain for their crops.”Changs grandfather suddenly clapped his hands.“But thats enough of me talking.Ive just had an idea.Why dont I take you and Chang to some dragon boat races so you can see them for yourself!Theres a dragon boat festival coming up next weekend.”“Really?”Joe said,beaming.“That would be great.Ill go and tell Chang!”“You might have a struggle to convince him to come,though,”Changs grandfather added with a smile.7Program:CR 14Component:LRG3 U1 W2 BPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:38001_009_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 7001_009_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 727/01/12 1:15 PM27/01/12 1:15 PMMr.Liu was right.Chang did need to be convinced to go to the dragon boat races.“Ive heard my grandfathers stories about dragon boat racing a million times,”he said.“Its so boring.Enough already.”“Aw,come on,”said Joe.“All those boats flying up the river will be really exciting.”Chang shrugged his shoulders.“Well,Ill go if you really want,as long as you shoot some hoops with me,”he said.Joe grinned.“Just watch me,”he said,grabbing the ball from Chang and shooting a basket.8Program:CR 14Component:LRG3 U1 W2 BPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:38001_009_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 8001_009_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 827/01/12 1:15 PM27/01/12 1:15 PMChapter 3 Ready to Race The next weekend,Changs grandfather took the boys to the Dragon Boat Festival.It was being held in the park by the river.The park was filled with so many people and stalls that it looked like a mini city had sprung up to celebrate the dragon boat races.Tasty smells of food cooking floated on the air and music played over a massive sound system.People strolled past eating rice cakes wrapped in leaves.“Those rice cakes are a festival tradition,”Changs grandfather explained.Down on the boat ramp,there were at least a dozen dragon boats,each one over 40 feet long.Up close,they were bigger and more majestic than either of the boys had thought they would be.The teams were much larger,toothere were over 20 members in each.9Program:CR 14Component:LRG3 U1 W2 BPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:38001_009_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 9001_009_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 927/01/12 1:15 PM27/01/12 1:15 PMEven Chang was intrigued.“I didnt realize there would be so many people here.”His grandfather smiled,“Many people in our community want to take part in this tradition,Chang,because tradition is precious to us.”The crews began warming up,each team huddling in a group,chanting,and getting into the right spirit for the race.Changs grandfather looked as if he wished he were down there among them.He patted Chang on the shoulder.“Being on a dragon boat teaches you how important it is to work together.Theres strength through acting as a team.”Joe pointed to a team dressed all in blue.“I know some of those guys,”he said.“They come from our neighborhood,and most of them work at the big supermarket.”“Yes,”said Chang.“Theres Michael Yeehis brother is in our class.”10Program:CR 14Component:LRG3 U1 W2 BPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:38010_016_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 10010_016_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 1027/01/12 1:17 PM27/01/12 1:17 PMProgram:CR 14Component:LRG3 U1 W2 BPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:3811010_016_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 11010_016_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 1127/01/12 1:17 PM27/01/12 1:17 PMChapter 4 And Theyre Off!Changs grandfather and the two boys found a good spot to watch the race.Chang felt a tingle of excitement.“I hope the blue team wins,”he said.“Me,too,”replied Joe.The crowd and crews became quietthere was an air of expectation as everyone waited for the race to start.The paddlers faced the front,ready with their paddles raised.The drummers sat at the front of the boats,each with a large drum between his or her legs.“The drummers are the heartbeat of the boat,”Changs grandfather whispered.“Their rhythm helps keep the paddlers in time,and the drumming is exciting.It builds up your courage.When you hear it,you want to paddle harder!”12Program:CR 14Component:LRG3 U1 W2 BPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:38010_016_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 12010_016_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 1227/01/12 1:17 PM27/01/12 1:17 PMThe drummers raised their sticks expectantly,ready to strike.Then a loud horn blasted,and they were offarms pumping hard,paddles a blur of color,and drums thudding.The water around them was churning white as the paddles broke the surface.Slowly,the pack began to spread out,and three boats surged into the lead.The crowd roared.“Theres the blue team!”shouted Joe.“Theyre all close!Come on,blue!”Chang yelled,jumping out of his seat.13Program:CR 14Component:LRG3 U1 W2 BPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:38010_016_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 13010_016_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 1327/01/12 1:17 PM27/01/12 1:17 PMTwo boats were neck and neck at the front,like racehorses tearing down the homestretch.One was the blue team!The paddlers were giving it all they could.Ever so slowly,the blue team was inching ahead of the other boat.Chang,Joe,and Changs grandfather were all cheering.Then,at last,the boats crossed the finish line.The blue team raised their paddles in the air.14Program:CR 14Component:LRG3 U1 W2 BPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:38010_016_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 14010_016_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 1427/01/12 1:17 PM27/01/12 1:17 PM “So what did you think of your first dragon boat race?”said Changs grandfather as the cheering and applause quieted down.“Do you want to come back again next year?”“For sure,”said Joe.Chang nodded.“Me,too.I was just thinking,Granddad,”said Chang hesitantly,“is there any chance you could get us on one of those boats?”“Well lets go over and talk to them,”said Changs grandfather with a laugh.“Maybe in a few years time,you and Joe can join a team and enter the races yourselves!”15Program:CR 14Component:LRG3 U1 W2 BPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:38010_016_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 15010_016_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 1527/01/12 1:17 PM27/01/12 1:17 PMBeginningMiddleEndCharacterSettingSummarizeSummarize the story Dragons on the Water.Use your graphic organizer to help you summarize what happens in the beginning,middle,and end of the story.Text Evidence1.How can you tell if this story is fiction?Which parts are probably true,and which parts are made up?GENRE2.What happens in the beginning of the story when Joe talks to Chang s grandfather?SEQUENCE3.What does fascinated on page 6 mean?Use the meaning of the other sentences to help you figure it out.SENTENCE CLUES4.Write about the sequence of events that cause Chang to change his mind about dragon boat racing.WRITE ABOUT READING16Program:CR 14Component:LRG3 U1 W2 BPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:38010_016_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 16010_016_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 1627/01/12 1:17 PM27/01/12 1:17 PMThe tradition of dragon boat racing started almost 2,000 years ago in China.Dragon boat races celebrated the planting of the rice crop in summer.You can see dragon boats in action in many countries around the world today.Compare TextsRead about the tradition of dragon boat racing.A Great Tradition In China,the dragon is an important symbol of strength and power.17Program:CR 14Component:LRG3 U1 W2 BPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:38So Hing-Keung/Corbis 017_020_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 17017_020_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 171/02/12 11:08 AM1/02/12 11:08 AMDragon boats have brightly colored dragon s heads and tails.The dragon is an important symbol in China.Traditionally,a Chinese dragon is made up of parts of other animals.These can include the head of a camel,the antlers of a deer,the claws of an eagle,and the scales of a fish!Before the race,the dragon boat has to be“woken up,”or made ready to race.In a special ceremony,the dragon s eyes are painted with a dot.Painting the dragons eye is said to wake the sleeping dragon.headantlerclawscales18Program:CR 14Component:LRG3 U1 W2 BPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:38FMK/Demotix/Demotix/CORBIS(tr)JupiterImages/Ablestock/Alamy;(b)Gail Shotlander/Flickr/Getty Images 017_020_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 18017_020_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 181/02/12 11:08 AM1/02/12 11:08 AMMake ConnectionsWhat did reading about the dragon boat tradition tell you about Chinese culture?ESSENTIAL QUESTIONHow did the information in A Great Tradition help you understand more about the story Dragons on the Water?TEXT TO TEXTA dragon boat crew works together to race the boat.Each boat usually has 20 paddlers who sit side by side in rows of two.There is also someone at the back to steer the boat,and a drummer at the front who sets the pace.Dragon boat racing is a fast-growing sport.Going to watch these dragons on the water is a fun way to celebrate this exciting part of Chinese culture.All over the world,people take part in dragon boat races.19Program:CR 14Component:LRG3 U1 W2 BPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:38FMK/Demotix/Demotix/CORBIS(tr)JupiterImages/Ablestock/Alamy;(b)Gail Shotlander/Flickr/Getty Images 017_020_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 19017_020_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 191/02/12 11:08 AM1/02/12 11:08 AMStep 4Step 3Step 2Step 1Purpose To understand the place of traditions in a culture.ProcedureResearch another sport or activity that has come from a specific culture,for example,judo from Japan,lacrosse from Native American tribes,or yoga from India.Find out what the activity teaches us about the culture it comes from.Write a description of the activity,giving instructions on how to do it.Use illustrations to support the description.Remember to explain what the activity teaches us about the culture.Present your description to the class.If possible,arrange for a demonstration.You could also teach others how to play the sport or carry out the activity.20Program:CR 14Component:LRG3 U1 W2 BPDFVendor:Learning MediaLevel:38017_020_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 20017_020_CR14_LR_G3_U1W2L38_B_118818.indd 201/02/12 11:08 AM1/02/12 11:08 AMLiterature CirclesFictionSettingWhere did Dragons on the Wate