Comparing Texts about Wild Animals

What was an effect of the Endangered Species Act being passed?

• 1. The Mexican gray wolf disappeared completely.

• 1. There were fewer Mexican gray wolves than ever.

• 1. The Mexican gray wolf was hunted more.

• 1. The Mexican gray wolf was protected.

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ELA.3.R.2.1

Part A: What text structure is text 1 organized with?

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ELA.3.R.2.1

Part B: What key words from text 1 give you a clue about the text structure?

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ELA.3.R.2.1

Read these sentences from the text.

“Biologists like Beazley use these antennas to track the wolves. She also follows their footprints and droppings. Wolf droppings tell biologists what the wolf ate, where it spends much of its time, and if it is sick. Beazley makes sure the wolves are alive and healthy."

What can you conclude about Beazley based on this information?

• 1. She usually only uses wolf droppings to track wolves.

• 1. She does not care if the wolves are safe or not.

• 1. She uses many different methods to make sure the wolves are safe.

• 1. She tries to lure the wolves into traps to study them.

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ELA.3.R.2.2

How might the author of text 1 describe the Apache tribe’s relationship to the animals that live near them?

• 1. They work to protect endangered species because they respect nature.

• 1. They work to get rid of predators like wolves because they can be dangerous.

• 1. They work to push wolves from their land and onto nearby lands.

• 1. They work to protect some species but only ones that are beautiful.

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ELA.3.R.2.4

What is the central idea of text 1?

• 1. The Mexican gray wolf was almost extinct before the Endangered Species Act was passed because hunters were shooting them.

• 1. Krista Beazley, a wolf biologist, is taking part in an effort by the Apache tribe to protect endangered species like the Mexican gray wolf.

• 1. Radio collars are one way to track animals in the wild, and they allow scientists and researchers to know where the animals are always.

• 1. The Mexican spotted owl was one animal that was endangered until the Apache tribe worked to protect its habitat.

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ELA.3.R.2.2

Which statement would the author of text 2 agree with regarding keeping wild animals as pets?

• Wild animals make great pets because they are exciting and unique.

• Wild animals should not be pets because they have different needs and behaviors than domestic pets.

• Wild animals can be trained just like dogs and cats; the author believes that with enough love, they can adapt to home life.

• Wild animals and domestic pets are similar in many ways.

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ELA.3.R.2.4

Part A: What text structure is text 2 organized with?

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ELA.3.R.2.1

Part B: What key words from text 2 give you a clue about the text structure?

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ELA.3.R.2.1

Part A: What is the central idea of the text 2?

• Wild animals are often misunderstood.

• Wild animals should not be kept as pets.

• Domestic pets are better for families.

• Wild animals can be trained like pets.

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ELA.3.R.2.2