Endangered Species
A Cry for the Tiger
Grammar Goals
Vocab
100
What do snow leopards, lions, cheetahs, and tigers have in common.
- They are all big cats.
- They are all vulnerable or endangered species (low population).
-There are few of them left in the wild because of habitat loss & poaching.
100
The reading describes reasons why tigers are threatened (fewer tigers). What is one reason?
- Poaching
- Losing habitat (land where they live)
- Poverty in nearby human populations causes hunting
100
"Long-term conservation must focus on all aspects of a tiger landscape: sanctuaries, wildlife corridors, and the surrounding human communities."
What is the appositive in this sentence?
100
What is a conservationist?
- A conservationist is a person who advocates conservation, especially of natural resources.
- They work in the protection of animals, habitats, and biological ecosystems.
200
What is the name of this animal?
manatee
200
In what countries do tigers live in the wild?
India, Indonesia, Thailand
Other areas in south and southeast Asia
200
"My determination to see a wild tiger in my lifetime brought me to Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, one of 40 in India."
What noun does the underlined part describe?
Rathambore Tiger Reserve
200
What does it mean if someone is an authority on a topic?
They are an expert - someone who has a lot of specialized knowledge about the topic.
300
What is the world's fastest land animal?
cheetah
300
Complete the sentence using a vocab word:
"The organization Panthera is __________________ to protecting big cats, like tigers."
dedicated
300
What is this?
;
semi-colon
300
"The city officials projected the construction project would be complete in 2026."
What does projected mean?
- Guess, based on evidence or facts
- Estimate or forecast
400
What animal is this? Hint: it is sitting in a tree
leopard
400
What is another word for illegal hunting?
poaching
400
What is this?
--
dash
400
What does feasible mean?
possible
500
About how many tigers do scientists project are left in the wild?
Fewer than 4,000 (around 3,700 we think)
500
What is a corridor?
A road or path where tigers can travel back and forth between different areas.
Bonus:
Why is it important?
500
Where is the appositive?
"The places that have actual tigers--here-and-now, flesh-and-blood tigers--as opposed to hypothetical ones, are represented by a scattering of brown-colored spots."
here-and-now, flesh-and-blood tigers
500
What does resolve mean?
"It will require great resolve to complete the research."
to decide firmly on a course of action