Scholastic News January 22, 2024 Do they Belong in a Zoo?

(Do We Need Zoos) What is one way many zoos have changed animals' enclosures in recent years?

• by putting multiple species in each enclosure

• by banning visitors

• by making enclosures small and cozy

• by making enclosures more like animals' natural habitats

(Do We Need Zoos) The author mentions the California condor to give an example of an animal that ____.

• should never live in captivity

• has benefited from zoos

• lives in pairs in the wild

• paces back and forth when in captivity

(Do We Need Zoos) Which phrase in the text best helps you understand the meaning of 'conservation'?

• opportunity to see elephants

• according to the AZA

• protecting animals in the wild

• tiny fraction of their work

(Do We Need Zoos) How does the author support the claim that life in captivity is difficult for some animals?

• by explaining that animals show signs of stress

• by sharing statistics about the animals' health

• by listing what animals eat in captivity

• by describing black-footed ferrets

(5 Big Questions) What role does campaigning play in running for president?

• It helps states decide whether they will hold primaries or caucuses.

• It helps the public decide who to vote for.

• It helps keep the ballots secret.

• It establishes rules for who can be president.

(5 Big Questions)Which detail best supports the answer to question 5?

• Running for president is all about convincing people that you're the best person to lead the country.

• Voters go to a polling place to cast secret ballots.

• They must be a natural-born citizen.

• The next step in choosing candidates are special elections called primaries and caucuses.

(5 Big Questions)A person chosen to represent a political party in the presidential election is that party's ____.

• caucus

• nominee

• president

• primary

(Sticker Star) What is the article mainly about?

• the voting process in primary elections

• the importance of voting in elections

• why Rilynn Bolin likes to design stickers

• Rilynn's winning design for voting stickers

(Sticker Star)Why did Rilynn include Mount Washington in her sticker design?

• It represents New Hampshire.

• It is the site of New Hampshire's primaries.

• It is a famous symbol of the U.S. government.

• It is where Rilynn's home is located.

(Changing Colors) The balloon photos are included with the article to show ____.

• how to run

• that Jaron's classmates threw him a party

• the number of Americans who are colorblind

• how a colorblind person might see things