Central Idea & Theme
What is the central idea of paragraph 4 in A Welcome Thief?
Goodall’s actions helped her build trust with David Greybeard.
Which detail shows David Greybeard trusted Goodall?
He took a banana from her hand.
How is A Welcome Thief organized?
n chronological (time) order.
What does perseverance mean?
Continuing to try even when something is difficult.
What is the central idea of paragraph 6?
Jane Goodall’s discoveries changed how people understand chimpanzees and helped future scientists.
Why did Goodall leave bananas out?
To build trust with the chimpanzee.
How does paragraph 5 support the central idea?
It shows Goodall’s patience was successful because chimps began trusting her.
What does herbivores mean?
Animals that eat only plants.
What is the central idea of Exploring the World of Great Apes?
Each type of great ape has unique behaviors and characteristics.
What can the reader infer about chimpanzees from paragraph 7?
They behave in ways similar to humans.
Why does the author use headings like The Gentle Giant?
To organize information by topic.
How do text features help the reader?
They provide visuals and definitions to help understanding.
What theme can be learned from Jane Goodall’s work?
Hard work and perseverance lead to success.
Which detail shows chimpanzees can solve problems?
They use tools like sticks to get ants or stones to crack nuts.
How does paragraph 7 contribute to the structure?
It adds examples of chimp behavior to support the topic.
Why is the photograph included in A Welcome Thief?
To show the trust between Goodall and the chimpanzee.
How does perseverance help Jane Goodall succeed?
She continues to study chimpanzees patiently, leading to trust and important discoveries.
What did Goodall discover about animals AND what supports it?
How are the two passages different in structure?
The first is chronological, and the second is organized by different types of apes.
Which text feature helps explain unfamiliar words in BOTH texts?
Bold words with definitions.