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Do you think living in the wild by yourself would be difficult? Why or why not?
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They are kind and compassionate. They work hard.
What can you tell about the people who work to save endangered animals?
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He thinks there is a good chance it could still get sick
In the selection “Interrupted Journey”, why does Howard give the lively turtle only a fifty-percent survival rate?
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They thin the man should be eaten.
Compare the pine tree decision with the ox's decision. How are They the same?
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This story includes the author’s feelings and point of view. IT may not be as complete as encyclopedia
How is the grizzly bear family book different from and encyclopedia article about a grizzly bear?
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He is upset about the mischief of the Halloween party, tired, and relieved to go to bed
How do you think Sam feels at the end of the story? Explain
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He is a resourceful problem solver
In the selection “My Side of the Mountain”, what does Sam’s solution for staying warm through the winter tell you about him?
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Both selections focus on ways people help endangered animals survive.
How are the topics of Interrupted journey and The Golden Lion Tamarin Comes Home similar?
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He cares about animals.
Have students discuss how the man in The Rabbits Judgment is similar to other people intheis theme?
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How Andrela’s team cares for the tamarins
What is the topic of the last paragraph on page 636 and the first 2 paragraphs on p 637?
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To tell the turtles apart.
Why do they put a yellow-blue tag on the turtle?
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They watch the tamarins for a long time
What details from the Golden Lion Tamarin show that an animal observer is patient?
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They play, enjoy themselves, and enjoy life, like human mothers mother bears hug cubs and show love and affections.
In what ways do grizzly bears act similar to humans?
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He chased after frightful when she flew away and takes care of her when she is sick
In what way does Sam treat the wild animals like pets?
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A cold body, floppy flippers, open eyes but no movement.
What symptoms does the sick sea turtle exhibit?
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No. The tiger promises not to hurt the man, but then decides to eat him.
Do you think the tiger treats the man fairly? Why? Why not?
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They may get lost, starve, or be injured or eaten. They don’t know how to peel food.
What details does the author include to show how difficult it is for the tamarins to adjust to the rainforest?
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The man was scared for his life The boy was was more concerned for the turle. They left the tiger to die.
Compare Max's encounter with the sea turtle and the man's encounter with the tiger. How are they different.
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Orange is feisty and then paddles with its flippers. Yellow-blue barely moves.
How is oranges behavior different then Yellow- blues?
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How well teh turtle's organs are working.
What will analyzing the turlte's blood tell the veterinarians?
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The man; He is no longer in danger of being eatern.
Who benefits most from the rabbit's judgment ? How?
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He is wise, smart and tricky.
What conclusion can you draw about Rabbit from the details in the story “Rabbit’s judgment”
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They are healthy when they leave the aquarium and they have lived in their natural environment before.
What animals have a better chance of surviving in its natural habitat- the turtles or the tamarins? Why?
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They both dislike and distrust people because they feel mistreated by them.
What does the ox and the pine tree have in common? Why?
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