central idea
the definition of the term, central idea is...
the gist, short summary
Based on context clues what does the term, census most likely mean? (p.2, section 1)
way to collect, record population information
why are people choosing to live in the suburbs:
to avoid being in the city because it has become over crowded
cause: a census is conducted in the US
effect: over 310 million people live in the US
how many subheadings does the text have:
5
central idea and theme are the same thing: true or false
false
Based on context clues what does the term, suburbs most likely mean? (p.2, section 2)
an area where people live outside of the city
living in the suburbs creates what problem?
the lack of habitats for animals
cause: More people, means more homes are being built
effect: Less room for habitats for wild animals
title of the text and what does it symbolize?
Vanishing Habitats; symbolizes the central idea of the text
the central idea has to be written as a paragraph: true or false
false
Based on context clues what does the term, coexistence most likely mean? (p.2, section 4)
living at the same time or same place
what animals are prey for the coyote? (name 4)
raccoons, skunks, foxes, and feral cats
cause: Wild animals are forced out of their habitats
effect: Some animals do not survive and have to find shelter and survive amongst humans
they give insight about what the paragraph/section is going to be talking about; gives the central idea of a section/paragraph of the text
central claim, central idea, gist are all the same thing: true or false
true
Based on context clues what does the term, periphery most likely mean? (p.2, section 5)
outer edges, around, border
what are at least two ways that humans are learning to coexist with wild animals:
-corridors
-outside backyard patio adapted to accommodate animals
-educational programs about wild animals
cause: Roads and interstate highways divide the natural roaming regions for wild animals
effect: Animals become landlocked in small spaces without suitable food and mates
what is another text feature that is visible in sections 8, 9, 10, and 12? and what is it's purpose?
quotation marks; to emphasize specific words and/or to directly quote someone else's words
identify the central idea of the selected text
answers will vary based on the story that has been read
Based on context clues what does the term, nuisance most likely mean? (p.2, section 1)
problem, annoying, irritating
what is the most important reason why we need wild animals?
to balance the ecosystem-allows native plants and other wild animals to thrive
cause: Cities are implementing educational programs
effect: So humans can learn more about wildlife and how to interact with wild animals, as they are being seen more in our living spaces
what format is the text organized/written: (pick the one the best describes the text)
-chronological, compare and contrast, cause and effect
cause and effect