Comprehension 1
What animal was the main focus in the story, When the Wolves Returned
Wolves
What text structure does the author mostly use in this book?
Cause and effect.
Why were the wolves taken away?
The elk and deer were being eaten by the wolves.
What could be an cause of someone falling on the floor?
Student provides reasonable answer.
Who is your school's main principal?
Mr. Bates
What is the name of the park that the story is set in?
Yellowstone Park
Why is cause and effect a good structure for this story?
The events show a chain reaction in nature.
Who are park officials?
They are the people in charge of Yellowstone.
What could be the effect of a taking the candy away from a baby?
The baby may cry.
What street is your school on?
Lynch Road
What is the main topic of the book?
How bringing wolves back changed the Yellowstone ecosystem.
What clue words help readers notice cause and effect in informational texts?
because, so, as a result, therefore
What did the rangers do with the wolves in the beginning?
They killed them or sent them to other parks.
What could be the cause of taking out your umbrella?
It started to rain.
Who is Ms. Lawson's favorite celebrity?
Harry Styles
What happened to the elk when the wolves were taken away?
They grew/increased in number.
What event begins the cause-and-effect chain in the story?
Wolves returning to Yellowstone.
What animal becomes the main predators when the wolves are taken away?
Coyotes
What could be the cause of you getting a bad grade on a math test.
Student provides reasonable answer.
What is your favorite subject in class?
Language Arts, Math, Science, or Social Studies
Why did Yellowstone become a national park?
Because the animals could be protected so visitors could see them.
How does the author organize the events in the book?
By showing how one change leads to another.
Why did beavers come back?
Trees became available again.
What was the effect talking in the hallway when you're not supposed to.
Ms. Lawson will be very upset.
Where did Ms. Lawson go to college?
The University of South Carolina