The Bald Eagle: A Success Story

What sentence best supports the idea that DDT poison was harming the bald eagle?

• A plan was put in place to find ways to save the bald eagle.

• An important image of at the USA is the bald eagle.

• Once DDT was banned, the number of bald eagles began to rise.

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What is the main idea of this story?

• In 1978, the bald eagle was placed on the endangered species list.

• The bald eagle is an important symbol of the USA that was once threatened.

• Soon it was more than ten times what it had been at its low point.

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Some people hunted the eagles even though it was not legal to do so. What does the word legal most likely mean?

• educated

• allowed

• discussed

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I can infer that people wanted to save the eagles. Which sentence supports this idea?

• It can be found in every state except Hawaii.

• Some people hunted the eagles.

• A plan was put in place to find ways to save the bald eagle.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

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Which sentence best supports the idea that the plan to save the eagle was a success?

• The proud bird came off the endangered species list.

• But would it be too late?

• At this rate, the bald eagle would soon be extinct.

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Today the bald eagle has soared back as a strong symbol of our nation. What does the word soar most likely mean?

• endangered

• fly

• bird

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In fewer than ten years, the number has grown.

Why does the author use the phrase, in fewer than ten years?

• He has a picture of an eagle in his house.

• He couldn't believe how long it took.

• He was surprised how quickly it happened.

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The bald eagle was placed on the endangered species list, But would it be too late?

What do the words, But would it be too late? tell you about the author's point of view of this passage?

• To show that he thought it didn't matter.

• To show that he thought it was a problem that must be solved quickly.

• To show that he thought it was important.

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Which sentence best supports the idea that some people did not care about the eagles?

• Some people hunted the eagles.

• A plan was put into place to save the bald eagles.

• The proud bird came off the endangered species list.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

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CCSS.RL.3.1

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Which sentence best describes the author's message?

• It can be found in every state except Hawaii.

• Today the bald eagle has soared back as a strong symbol of our nation.

• Some people hunted the eagles.

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