Text Structure
What does chronological order mean?
The text is organized in the order that it happens.
In paragraph 1, the author states, “And he carries these two- tone fluff- balls between their sleeping pens and their public enclosure.” This means that
A the pandas move around a lot.
B the pandas need help walking.
C the pandas sleep more when they are outside.
D the pandas sleep and play in different places
Which structure does the author use to organize paragraphs 6 through 8 of the passage?
A chronology
B cause/effect
C problem/solution
D comparison
What is cause and effect?
Explains why something happened and the result.
In paragraph 2, Huang uses the word jealous to show that people
A wish they had his job.
B think he does a good job.
C are thankful that he does his job.
D would be upset if he left his job.
In paragraph 10, the author writes, “Any offspring remain China’s property.” This means that
A pandas can stay in the country where they are sent.
B baby pandas that are born in other countries belong to China.
C pandas are not allowed to leave China.
D China does not own any of the pandas born in other countries.
What is problem and solution?
Explains the problem in the story and the solution.
Read this sentence from paragraph 3.
“I’m a full- time daddy for these fluffy baby pandas,” says Huang.
Which two details best support Huang’s statement?
A “He might have the best job in the world.” (paragraph 1)
B “The 24- year- old is a panda photographer and zookeeper.” (paragraph 1)
C “He prepares their meals of bamboo and milk formula.” (paragraph 1)
D “‘I get to hug them all the time.’” (paragraph 2)
Which detail from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?
B baby pandas that are born in other countries belong to China
A “This is called ‘panda diplomacy.’” (paragraph 8)
B “Today, more than 50 pandas live in 18 countries.” (paragraph 8)
C “It charges about $1 million per year for the service.” (paragraph 10)
D “But if a deal goes sour, China may take the pandas back.” (paragraph 10)
What is compare and contrast?
Describes how things are alike and different.
Read the sentence from paragraph 4 of the passage.
They are the only twin pandas born from a wild father and captive mother.
In this sentence, pandas that are captive are ______.
A calm near humans.
B dangerous to humans.
C cared for by humans.
D loving toward humans.
What does the second picture in the passage help the reader understand?
A Humans are important to pandas’ survival.
B Humans help build new habitats for pandas.
C Pandas are dangerous to humans.
D Pandas are bred in other countries
Read the sentence from paragraph 6 of the passage.
Giant pandas are native to China.
In this sentence, native means that pandas
A live in China.
B travel to China.
C are symbols of China.
D can only survive in China.
BONUS!!
When writing on MCAP, you need to use _________. The letters stand for.....
RACES!!
R- Restate
A-Answer
C-Cite
E-Explain
S- Sum it up!