Bonham Grade 5 Owls Paired Passages

What is one difference between the selections?

• The poem describes how an owl feels, but the news article does not.
• The poem describes the owl cafés, but the news article does not.
• The article tells a story of an adventure, but the poem does not.
• The article explains that owls are good luck in Japan, but the poem does not.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Both selections suggest that owls…

• owls are poor pets
• owls spark the curiosity of humans
• owls are  need a quiet space  to survive
• owls need protection from humans

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Based on information provided in both selections, reader can conclude that …

• Owls may live a better  life in the wilderness
• Animal rights are only for mammals
• Peta is an animal rights organization.
• Owls are good luck charms.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

With which statement would the poet and the author most likely to agree?

• Humans are curious about owls.
• Humans are afraid of owls
• Owls are afraid of humans.
• Owls are curious about humans.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

In which magazine would a reader most likely find articles about owls?

• The Owl in the Cabinet
• Birds, Birds, and More Birds
• Sleep Tight, Children
• Fly by Night, the Adventures of an Owl

Both selections discuss that...

• owls fly in the winter
• owls are nocturnal
• owls make terrible pets
• owls pump their wings

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

How are the characters in the poem and the members of Peta  from the news article alike?

• They fear that owls are in danger.
• They are responsible for the protection of wildlife.
• They think that owls are likely to be placed on the endangered species list.
• They respect the owl’s rights to be free.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

The actions of the characters in the poem and the actions of people visiting cafes are motivated on their…

• interest in owls
• fear  of owls
• laws about owls
• protection  of owls

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

How is the point of view of the characters in the poem different from that the point of view of the visitors to the café in the news article?

• Only the characters in the poem think that owls should be kept as pets.
• Only the café visitors view the owls as independent creatures.
• The characters in the poem respect the independence of owls, the café visitors do not.
• The café visitors treat owls like all other birds, the characters in the poem do not.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which sentence best describes a difference between the news article and the poem?

• The article consists of factual information, while the poem allows for a deeper understanding of the character’s experience.
• The article describes the day in the life of an owl, while the poem describes the characteristics of an owl.
• The article discusses the cold night air, while the poem explains why people buy owls.
• The article explains the effect of Harry Potter on owl purchases, while the poem tells about animal rights.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7