Vocabulary Detectives
In Passage 1, what does detect mean when describing dogs finding illnesses?
To discover or find something.
What animal helps people who are blind travel safely?
A guide dog.
What is the central idea of The Science of Animal Helpers?
Animals help humans in many important ways.
Which detail best supports the idea that guide dogs protect their owners?
They refuse commands if it would put their owner in danger.
Why did the author write The Science of Animal Helpers?
To inform readers about ways animals help humans.
In Passage 1, the word obstacle refers to things that do what?
Block the way.
What ability allows some dogs to help detext diseases?
Their powerful sense of smell.
Which animals are used to help detect hidden land mines?
African giant pouched rats.
Which detail supports that animals can help with medical discoveries?
Dogs can detect illnesses by smelling chemical changes in the body.
Why does the author include several different animals in Passage 1?
To show many ways animals help people.
In passage 1, the word incredible most nearly means what?
Impressive or amazing.
Why are African giant pouched rats used to locate land mines?
They are lightweight and have an excellent sense of smell.
What is the central idea of paragraphs 2-3 in the outdoor classroom article?
Outdoor classrooms can improve focus and make learning more engaging.
Which example supports the idea that outdoor classrooms make learning more engaging?
Students observing insects instead of only reading about them.
Why does the author of the outdoor classroom article mention possible distractions?
In passage 2, the word engaging means what?
Interesting and exciting.
What do the rats do when they detect a land mine?
Scratch the dirt to signal the trainer.
What overall message does the author want readers to understand about animals in Passage 1?
Animals are important partners in science, safety, and medicine.
Which detail shows that outdoor classrooms may have challenges?
They may include distracting noises like birds or traffic.
What is the author's tone in the outdoor classroom article?
Persuasive.
In Passage 2, the word appreciate most nearly means what?
To value or care about something.
How do dolphins help scientists study the ocean?
They carry sensors that collect environmental data.
What is the central claim of Should Schools Have Outdoor Classrooms?
Schools should create outdoor classrooms.
Why does the author mention environmental appreciation in Passage 2?
To show another benefit of outdoor classrooms.
Why does the author end the article by encouraging schools to consider outdoor classrooms?
To strengthen the argument that outdoor learning is beneficial.