What does the word plight mean as it is used in paragraph 4 of “The Stripes Will Survive”? (12a)
CMM LEAP Prep 6th Grade - The Stripes Will Survive

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Elaina Guerrero
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Desperate situation
Hiding place
Movement
Recovery
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence from the article best supports the answer to Part A? (12b)
“One hundred thousand tigers belonging to eight different subspecies prowled the forests and jungles of the world.”
“Fewer than five thousand tigers roam the wild.”
“The tigers met at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and Danya and Dasha were born a few months later.”
“Although the zoo staff members keep Tatja in a separate arena, they don’t think he would hurt the cubs.”
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the author’s main purpose in “The Stripes Will Survive”? (13a)
To describe different lessons Gaia teaches her cubs.
To explain recent changes in how zoos raise Siberian tigers.
To explain the efforts being made to preserve Siberian tigers.
To describe how Danya and Dasha interact with their parents.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence from the article supports the answer to Part A? (13b)
“It doesn’t seem like a very smart game, considering Mom is a Siberian tigress!”
“Only about four hundred of those are Siberian tigers, which are the largest, light-colored, and longest-furred tigers.”
“And only five hundred Siberian tigers live in zoos.”
“Rangers patrol for poachers, and educational programs help the local people understand the need to protect Siberian tigers.”
5.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The author makes the claim that steps have been taken to help endangered tigers. First, type the letter of one main strategy used throughout the article to develop the claim. Then type the letters of three pieces of evidence that demonstrate the strategy being used. (14ab)
ex. aabc
Strategy
a. The author explains a problem and then presents solutions.
b. The author details the cause and effect of an event of action.
c. The author shares important events or actions in the order of appearance.
Evidence
a. “They’re also special to visitors who travel to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in Ohio for a glimpse of these rare cubs.”
b. “But today three subspecies - the Balinese, Caspian, and Javan tigers- are now extinct - and a fourth - the South China tiger - is almost extinct.”
c. “They keep a computerized family tree of zoo tigers that helps match males and females for breeding.”
d. “Although the zoo staff members keep Tatja in a separate area, they don’t think he would hurt the cubs." e. “Grooming lessons come in handy for playful cubs who can’t resist rolling in mud.”
f. “The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and other organizations are working with the Russian government to set aside protected areas for these big cats.”
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