Reading Quiz: Argumentative Text

What is the main idea of the text, “Wild Turtles: Born to be Wild” ?

• Wild turtles make excellent pets.

• It is best for wild turtles to remain in the

  wild.

• It is illegal to take a wild turtle home as a

  pet.

• Wild turtles are omnivores.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

According to the text, what does the statement, “turtles have a strong sense of home,” mean?

• The wild is their home.

• They are happy in any home that is

  provided to them.

• They do not like living in an aquarium.

• If they are moved to a new place, they

  can try to find their way back to their home.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

2. Which of the following is NOT stated in the text as what to do If you find a turtle crossing the road?

• Use both hands to pick up the turtle.

• Carry him low to the ground.

• Release him in a park or your

  backyard.

• Set him down on the side of the road he was headed towards.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

According to the text, what does the word omnivore mean?

• an animal that eats both plants and animals

• an animal that only eats slugs, snails, worms, grubs, bugs and spiders

• an animal that only eats strawberries and lettuce leaves

• an animals diet that is 60% animal matter

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Read the text, “Wild Turtles: Born to be Wild”. This text states the author’s opinion that wild turtles should be left in the wild. Do you agree with the author’s opinion or not? Cite at least two pieces of evidence, or reasons from the text to support your opinion.