WorksheetsWhere the Wild Things Are STAAR passage
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the author's purpose for writing this article?
Toe encourage people to visit national Parks
to advocate for coexistence of humans and wildlife in urban areas
to explain methods for tracking a cougar through Griffith Park
To persuade people to convert urban cities back to natural spaces
Which words from paragraph 7 best help the reader understand the meaning of the word "resiliency"?
relish my experiences
cougar kin
adapt to life
urban interface
why does the author use rhetorical questions in paragraph 6?
To argue that human-built environments are not suitable for wildlife
to illustrate a shift in her perspective regarding wildlife habitats
to explain that mountain lions are vastly different from other types of wildlife
to prove she has experience on the subject of mountain lions
In paragraph 12, why does the author refer to milkweed plants as "gas stations" for monarch butterflies?
Milkweed plants are enjoyed by several species fo butterflies
Milkweed plants are becoming more avaialble in cities
Milkweed plants can be grown in any environment
Milkweed plants are essential for the migration of monarch butterflies
In paragraph 5 the author conveys a tone of
relief
surprise
humiliation
pride
What is one conclusion the author makes about wildlife?
Certain urban spaces should be abandoned by people because wildlife need them more.
Larger species of wildlife are not as strong as smaller species of wildlife.
Humans need to change their understanding of wildlife preservation
More national parks should be formed o help wildlife
"You'd be surprised at the places where these stories crop up. In Silicon Valley, for instance, a family of foxes decided to make a home on the Facebook in Menlo Park along with 2,500 employees, and Mark Zuckerberg himself took an interest in the skulk. "
Why does the author include this idea?
to emphasize that wildlife living in urban areas is more common than people think
to compare the wildlife found in different regions of California
To Describe Mark Zuckerberg's disapproval of the foxes living on the Facebook campus
To question whether the foxes are safe living in Menlo Park
In paragraph 14, what does biodiversity mean?
Decisions about nature made by people
Understanding and respecting nature
Multiple species of plants and animals
Animals living in populated urban areas
