STAAR Review - Across Genres

Which question do the authors of both essays have about wildlife?

• What measures should people take to protect wildlife?

• What is mankind’s ideal relationship with wild animals?

• Which wildlife species have benefited most from mankind’s influence?

• Which animal behaviors help humans understand their own behaviors?

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is one difference between the two essays?

• “Voyageurs” describes the behavior of many observers, while the excerpt from One Kingdom: Our Lives with Animals reveals only the author’s actions.

• “Voyageurs” explains the findings of scientific studies, while the excerpt from One Kingdom: Our Lives with Animals includes only the author’s viewpoint.

• “Voyageurs” describes wild animals in their natural habitat, while the excerpt from One Kingdom: Our Lives with Animals describes animals in captivity.

• “Voyageurs” advocates for wildlife preservation, while the excerpt from One Kingdom: Our Lives with Animals argues that animals are safer in captivity.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

While the author of One Kingdom: Our Lives with Animals sees zookeepers as the "conscientious stewards" of wild animals, the author of "Voyageurs" --

• thinks it is inhumane to keep animals in captivity

• wishes he could co-exist with all creatures

• wants to escape civilization and live in nature

• supports programs to provide safer habits for wildlife

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is one difference between the endings of the two essays?

• “Voyageurs” ends with an apologetic tone, while the excerpt from One Kingdom: Our Lives with Animals ends by proposing

  further study.

• “Voyageurs” ends with a call to action, while the excerpt from One Kingdom: Our Lives with Animals ends by redefining key

  terms.

• “Voyageurs” ends with a summary of key points , while the excerpt from One Kingdom: Our Lives with Animals ends with a

  rhetorical question.

• “Voyageurs” ends with a tentative assertion , while the excerpt from One Kingdom: Our Lives with Animals ends with a

  clarification of beliefs.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is one similarity between the authors of the two essays?

• They both wish to experience a connection with animals.

• They both suggest that human intervention is harmful to wildlife.

• They both think that wild animals are healthier when left in their natural habitat.

• They both believe that animals behave most naturally when not being observed.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7