Unit 4.1 Reading Info. Stack B

Match the details with the correct explanation of how the details support the central idea that many efforts are taken to help the panda population grow.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Select a relevant detail that supports the central idea that many efforts are taken to help the panda population grow.

• “Americans did not meet their first panda until 1936.” (paragraph 2)

• “ Pandas like to wander through the thick, cold forests.” (paragraph 3)

•  “In China, reserves provide a safe home for pandas.” (paragraph 7)

• “The scientists learned that pandas often ate their food in one small area. ” (paragraph 9)

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Read the following sentences from “An Uncommon Treasure”.

4        “Over the years, some people hunted pandas. The people sold their furs for money. Slowly, the number of pandas dropped. At last, China passed laws to stop hunters. However, few pandas were left.”

What does the word dropped mean as it is used in paragraph 4?

• Fallen over

• Declined

• Grew

• Rolled Over

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Select two words or phrases from the text that support the correct meaning of the word dropped?

• Over the years,

• People hunted pandas

• People sold their furs

• China passes laws

• Few pandas were left

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

How does the author provide information on the topic of animals being studied differently in the two texts?

• In Passage 1, the author provides details about the dangers of hunting. In Passage 2, the author provides details about fictional sea creatures.

• In Passage 1, the author provides details about the importance of working in a reserve. In Passage 2, the author provides details about whales’ feeding habits.

•  In Passage 1, the author provides details about using collars to track animals. In Passage 2, the author provides details about the use of cameras to view animals.

• In Passage 1, the author provides details about the history of pandas. In Passage 2, the author provides details about squids resembling large creatures.

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Select two similarities of the authors’ depictions of their topic of animals being studied.

• Both authors provided details about how animals are being hunted for their fur.

• Both authors provided details about animals washing up on shore.

• Both authors provided details about the use of technology to learn more about animals.

• Both authors provided details about reserves and zoos taking care of animals that need help.

• Both authors provided details about additional information they were able to learn while trying to track their animals.

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Read the following sentences from “An Uncommon Treasure”.

11       “Schaller discovered one sad problem. People continued to hunt pandas. Because of his findings, China put more force into laws guarding the bears.”

What does the word force mean as it is used in paragraph 11?

• Respect

• Violence

• Forgetfulness

• Effort

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4