Siberian Tigers and Informational Texts

The video tutorial covers the life of TJ, a Siberian tiger cub, from his birth at the Denver Zoo to his growth and eventual move to a new zoo in Montana. It highlights the challenges he faced, including the loss of his mother and health issues, and his recovery with the help of zoo staff. The tutorial also explains the features of informational texts, using TJ's story as an example, and provides background on Siberian tigers.

What is one way authors of informational texts may organize their ideas?

• By using only images

• By using fictional characters

• By writing in poetic form

• By stating a problem and explaining its solution

What is a common feature included in informational texts?

• Fantasy elements

• Dialogues

• Rhyming schemes

• Charts and diagrams

How much meat can Siberian tigers eat when they are hungry?

• 20 pounds

• 80 pounds

• 40 pounds

• 60 pounds

Why are Siberian tigers considered an endangered species?

• Because of hunting and forest destruction

• Due to their low birth rate

• Due to competition with other predators

• Because they cannot adapt to cold climates

What was the weight of TJ when he was born?

• 1 pound

• 4 pounds

• 2 pounds

• 3 pounds

What caused Bukra, TJ's mother, to die suddenly?

• Old age

• Cancer

• An infection

• A heart attack

What did the veterinary staff do to help TJ eat when he refused food?

• They gave him water only

• They let him starve

• They force-fed him meatballs

• They gave him fruits

What was TJ's favorite food as he started to gain weight?

• Vegetables

• Chicken

• Fish

• Beef heart rolled in dried milk

What playful behavior did TJ exhibit with the nursery staff?

• He played fetch

• He played hide and seek

• He played tug of war

• He played with a laser pointer

Where was TJ moved when he was two years old?

• A zoo in Billings, Montana

• A zoo in Denver

• A zoo in Los Angeles

• A zoo in New York