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WorksheetsSaving America's Wolves
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
The author puts you in the place of the wolf to...
show that wolves understand English
make it easier for the reader to understand why many Americans hated and feared wolves
let the reader know that the article is not serious
put the reader in the place of the wolf, which helps build sympathy and concern for wolves
What caused wolves to disappear from the US?
A disease killed almost all the wolves
there were not enough elk for wolves to eat
humans killed nearly all the wolves
the cause is unknown
the author portrays wolves as
frightening beasts that threaten humans
friendly, playful, and cute.
powerful, beautiful, and often misunderstood
harmful to the environment.
The section “Not a Monster” helps the reader understand
why humans used to be so afraid of wolves
how the disappearance of wolves affects ecosystems.
how the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service built the wolf population in the U.S. back up.
why some people are unhappy that wolves are back in the U.S.
On page 9, Lewis describes a helicopter as a “flying metal monster.” This description
shows that it is scary to ride in a helicopter.
explains how helicopters work.
adds humor to the article
helps the reader understand how terrifying a helicopter is to a wolf.
Lewis’s main purpose for writing this article was likely to
explain how wolves threaten humans
educate readers about wolves and encourage them to protect wolves
explain what an apex predator is.
compare wolves in the U.S. and Canada
An expository text is
to explain facts
nonfiction
to inform
all of these
A predator is
the victim
a rodent
an animal that is feared
an animal that is hunted
Wolves are communal, this means they are
victims
tight like a family
every wolf for themselves
friends
An alpha is
a leader
a beta
submissive
a follower
Identify the text structure used in the introduction
sequence
cause and effect
problem and solution
description
Identify the text structure of the "Big Bad Wolf."
problem and solution
sequence
By the 1920s, most wolves in America had been killed. What was the effect?
humans celebrated
wolf movies were made
elk populations exploded
elks died out
Reread the section “The Big Bad Wolf.” Which quote below BEST expresses the central idea of this section?
“You were shot by the guns of pioneers.
“Your fur was turned into fashionable hats and coats for humans to wear.”
“Before the 1800s, as many as 2 million of your kind lived in America.”
“But as humans spread out across North America, your kind was dying out.”
Which detail does NOT support the central idea? Central idea: Wolves are an important part of the environment.
“After your species disappeared, the populations of elk exploded. . . .The elk gobbled up trees and grasses that other animals needed for survival. ”
“It is not in your nature to attack humans. You are afraid of them and avoid them whenever you can.” (p. 7)
“In addition, coyotes, ravens, and other scavenging animals lost a food source: They could no longer pick at the carcasses that wolves left behind after a kill.” (p. 7)
Without you, ecosystems drastically change.” (p. 8)
