Junior Park Rangers

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Junior Park Rangers

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​Texas State Parks

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Junior Park Rangers

Open Ended

What is the central idea of the selection?

Multiple Choice

What is the central idea of this selection?

• The Junior Ranger Program offers a way for children to learn about and explore Texas state parks.

• Children can meet Junior Rangers by visiting Texas state parks.

• Children who live near a Texas state park can become Junior Rangers

• The Junior Ranger Program activity books give children something to do when they visit Texas state parks.

Open Ended

In which section would the reader find information about having a park ranger review the Junior Ranger Activity Journal after the activities in the journal have been completed?

Multiple Choice

In which section would the reader find information about having a park ranger review the Junior Ranger Activity Journal after the activities in the journal have been completed?

• Junior Rangers across Texas

• Becoming a Junior Ranger

• Helpful Tools for Junior Rangers

• Spoken Like a Real Junior Ranger

Open Ended

Which sentence best states a message in the selection?

Dropdown

Which sentence best states a message in the selection?​

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Open Ended

In paragraph 4 through 6, what key ideas about the Jr Ranger Activity Journal is best supported?

Multiple Choice

In paragraphs 4 through 6, what key idea about the Junior Ranger Activity Journal is best supported?

• It includes activities students must complete to earn a badge.

• It describes activities students have done to improve the park.

• It teaches students about the different state parks in Texas.

• It gives students a place to write about their experience.

Open Ended

What is the most likely reason the author includes the anecdote in paragraph 1?

Multiple Choice

What is the most likely reason the author includes the anecdote in paragraph 1?

• To explain what a child must do to become a Junior Ranger

• To persuade children to use a Junior Ranger Explorer Pack at a park

• To provide details about activities available at Texas state parks

• To introduce the topic by describing a real Junior Ranger experience

Open Ended

Which sentence best explains why children should visit as many parks as they can?

Multiple Choice

Which sentence best explains why children should visit as many parks as they can?

• This program offers a fun way for children to discover and explore in Texas state parks. (paragraph 1)

• This is good news for Texas state parks because there are nearly 100 parks in the state. (paragraph 2)

• Each park offers a unique experience for young explorers. (paragraph 3)

• This journal is available at every state park. (paragraph 4)

Dropdown

In paragraph 1, what does the word ​ grins mean?​

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Multiple Choice

Why does the author include the illustration with the caption "Tools in a Junior Rangers Explorer Pack"

• To provide a map of the park
• To showcase the author's drawing skills
• To visually represent the items included in the Junior Rangers Explorer Pack
• To demonstrate the history of the Junior Rangers program

Open Ended

Would you want to be a Junior Park Ranger, why or why not? Explain yourself with evidence from the text.