U4R3 Main Ideas
U4R3 Details
Reading Strategies
U4 Vocabulary Mix
U4 Vocabulary Mix 2
Summary + Response Writing Structure
100
What is the main topic of the article?
A) The climate, biodiversity, and rainfall patterns in the tropics
B) Human use of tropical forests for farming and fuel
C) The importance and endangerment of biodiversity in tropical rainforests
D) The advantages of forest conservation in wealthy countries and developing countries.
C) The importance and endangerment of biodiversity in tropical rainforests
100
About how many species have been identified by biologists?
1.9 million species
100
Why should you look at a graph before reading the paragraph?
A) To understand data before connecting it to the text
B) To look for bold titles and high/low numbers
C) To skip reading the paragraph and get the main idea from the graph only
D) Because it’s usually more important than the paragraph
A) To understand data before connecting it to the text
100
Many species in the Amazon are in danger because of ongoing __________.
deforestation
100
Cars, factories, and even cooking fires contribute to dangerous gas __________ in the atmosphere.
emissions
100
What belongs in the first sentence of a summary?
Article title in "___", mention of the author, author's claim/main point
200
Which paragraph's main idea is:
Rain forest species are an important resource as their genes may enable scientists to improve other domestic species.
Paragraph 4
200
How much forest did Brazil lose between 1988–2010?
148,637 sq mi
200
Which of the following problem markers appears in Paragraph 9?
challenge
200
Although not everyone agrees, there is a growing __________ that tropical forests are essential to the planet’s health.
consensus
200
Rainforest soil is rich in __________, which help plants grow strong and healthy.
nutrients
200
What is one reporting verb you could use instead of "says"?
argues, suggests, explains, claims, emphasizes
300
Which paragraph's main idea is:
Due to human activity, the process of extinction is increasing significantly.
Paragraph 3
300
What disease is the Madagascar periwinkle used to treat?
Leukemia
300
Which solution marker is used when talking about partnerships with pharmaceutical companies?
to respond
300
Some tropical plants may serve as a natural __________ for fossil fuels in the future.
substitute
300
Costa Rica formed a long-term __________ with researchers to help protect and catalog its native species.
partnership
300
Which is the best conclusion sentence for a response?
A) “To conclude, I agree with the statement and that’s what I think.”
B) “To summarize, rainforests are green and cool, so let's protect them.”
C) “To sum up, I argue that tropical forests must be protected because their loss affects both people and the planet.”
D) “To conclude, the article ends by talking about trees and I agree with this point.”
C) “To sum up, tropical forests must be protected because their loss affects both people and the planet.”
400
Which THREE paragraphs show solutions for rainforest protection?
8,9, & 10
400
What is a debt-for-nature swap?
Answer: A deal where a country’s debt is reduced in exchange for protecting forest land.
400
Find and write down one problem noun and one solution verb used in Paragraph 8.
Problem = ignorance / Solution = fund (or “to address”)
400
The loss of forest cover caused __________ damage to biodiversity that could not be reversed.
catastrophic
400
The loss of forest cover caused __________ damage to biodiversity that could not be returned to its normal state.
irreversible
400
According to the rubric, how many pieces of textual evidence and personal examples should a response paragraph include?
2 text + 2 personal reasons/examples
500
Which of the following is NOT a main idea in the reading?
A) Tropical forests are rich in biodiversity
B) Human activity threatens these ecosystems
C) Some tropical species are not essential for biodiversity preservation
D) International cooperation is important for both developed and developing countries
C) Some tropical species are not essential for biodiversity preservation
500
Which three countries are mentioned with major forest loss?
Brazil, Malaysia, & Indonesia
500
According to Figure 4.2, which two regions had the largest increase in forest reserves between 1990 and 2010?
Asia and South America
500
Farmers are learning to use more __________ farming practices that won’t damage the forest long-term.
sustainable
500
Only the most __________ communities in the region have access to advanced medicine.
affluent
500
Paraphrase this main idea:
"Human activity has increased the extinction rate dramatically."
Example: People are causing species to disappear much faster than before.