Skimming and Scanning

How does the author of the text about rhinos feel about them?

Do you think the author of the text about rhinos would support hunting animals for sport? Why or why not?

Why should readers be concerned about the Pacific Garbage Patch?

Why do you think the author of the text about the grasshopper asked the woman about the grasshopper?

Some people hunt and kill rhinos. What part of the rhino’s body do they want?

• horns

• legs

• skin

• meat

What day do people around the world celebrate rhinos?

• December 22

• November 22

• October 22

• September 22

What are two ways microplastic can hurt animals or people?

• Microplastic is not harmful to people and animals because it is tiny.

• Fish eat them and people eat the fish that have eaten microplastic.

• Fish and people get caught around the plastic and suffocate.

What color was the grasshopper that is mentioned in one of the texts?

• gold and yellow

• black and yellow

• green and gold