EOC 7 wrap

In paragraph 1, the author presents the problem of whooping cranes no longer breeding in the United States in the early 1900s. In the next paragraph, the author -

• presents the solution to revive the whooping crane population in the United States

• describes the last remaining flock in the United States

• provides the causes of the problem

• contrasts the United States’ problem to a surviving migratory flock in Canada

.  How does the map support an important detail in paragraph 2?

• By highlighting the number of whooping cranes in the flock

• By demonstrating how the flock catches thermals of warm air to fly as high as 13,000 feet above sea level

• By showing the locations where the flocks’ migration begins and ends

• By illustrating the size of the whooping cranes’ six to seven feet wings

How does the author mainly organize paragraphs 2 through 5?

• By describing the Canadian whooping crane flock and the threats to its survival

• By listing the advantages and disadvantages of supporting the survival of whooping cranes

• By comparing the Canadian whooping crane flock to the American whooping crane flock

• By explaining why scientists support the survival of whooping cranes

The map next to paragraph 5 suggests that the whooping crane range is -

• expanding to locations outside of North America

• larger than it used to be

• smaller than it used to be

• mainly concentrated in Mexico

Why does the author use a rhetorical question in paragraph 5?

• To reveal that the whooping crane most likely will not survive

• To imply that additional efforts are necessary to support the survival of the whooping crane

• To suggest that supporting the whooping crane is not worth the effort

• To illustrate a shift in his perspective regarding whooping crane conservation

.  The details in paragraph 7 support the key idea that whooping crane conservation -

 

• has been successful because of everyday citizens

• requires the combined efforts of many groups

• has opponents and supporters

• starts with researching the crane’s history

Which word from paragraph 7 means “becoming smaller in size, strength, or number”? Record your answer in the box.

Read the question carefully. Then enter your answer in the box provided.

 

Based on the information in this excerpt, what conclusion can be made about the future of whooping crane conservation efforts? Support your answer with evidence from the excerpt.

What change should be made in sentence 2?

• Delete the comma after 1998

• Change partnership to Partnership

• Remove the parenthesis around WCEP

• Change was formed to were formed

Sentence 3 needs to be revised. In the space provided, rewrite sentence 3 in a clear and effective way.