Animals in Danger Skimming Activity

Who is the author of Animals in Danger?

• Gare Thompson

• Oakland Schools

• Steck-Vaughn Company

• Stephanie Muller

What animal is discussed on pages 6-7?

• Mountain Gorillas

• Beluga Wales

• Hyacinth Macaws

• Spotted Owls

How is a glossary different from an index?

• A glossary is at the front of a book and an index at the back

• A glossary has pictures; an index does not

• A glossary gives page numbers; an index defines vocabulary

• A glossary defines terms; an index gives page numbers for reference

How many chapter headings are included in the table of contents (page 2)?

• 7

• 9

• 11

• 5

On what page does the chapter on REPTILES begin?

• 14

• 20

• 26

• 28

Which of the following is NOT information included on page 3?

• Some animals die because people hunt them

• Some animals die because they cannot find food

• Some animals die because of pollution

• Some animals die because they are losing their habitat

Select ALL Correct Responses

According to page 30, how can people help?

• People can protect animals' homes

• People can pass laws to keep too many from being hunted

• People can leave animals in their natural homes

• People can adopt animals in danger

What does the caption on page 19 teach readers?

• A spotted owl roosts in the shade to stay cool.

• The bald eagle is named for its white head.

• There are only about 3,000 spotted owls living.

• Spotted Owls

Make a prediction: What is the global structure of this book?

• Hierarchy

• Problem/Solution

• Cause/Effect

• Topical Net

Where do you find the definitions for BOLD words in the text?

• Table of Contents

• Glossary

• Index

• Title Page