"Wild Animals Aren't Pets"
Which statement best expresses the claim of “Wild Animals Aren’t Pets”?
A. Wild animals should not be owned by people.
B.The buying and selling of wild animals is a growing industry.
C. People who own wild animals tend to be cruel to them.
D. Laws about keeping wild animals as pets are ineffective.
A. Wild animals should not be owned by people.
What is the claim presented in the commentary “Let People Own Exotic Animals”?
A.Ownership of exotic animals should be regulated.
B. Exotic animals make good pets.
C. Captive breeding helps save wild populations.
D. Responsible private ownership of exotic pets should be permitted if the animals are properly cared for.
D
What is the author’s main claim in the article "Zoos Are Important and Should Have Animals"?
A. Zoos should be closed because animals belong only in the wild.
B. Zoos mostly focus on making money from visitors.
C. Zoos are important and should continue to have animals.
D. Zoos are entertaining places for families to visit.
Which argument would this evidence best support?
Scientists at zoos study animal behavior, nutrition, and health. What they learn can help protect animals in the wild.
"Zoos Are Important and Should Have Animals"
What point is supported by the author’s evidence that wild animals in private ownership cause harm?
A. Owners of wild animals cause chaos to erupt around them, whether they mean to or not.
B.Only wealthy people can afford to buy wild animals.
C. Ownership of wild animals can hurt the animals, humans, or both.
D. It is easy to own a wild animal.
C
Kukol claims that wild animals actually don't pose that great of a threat to humans. Which of the following quotes support this argument?
A. "Most exotic animals—such as big cats, bears or apes—are in commercial, federally inspected facilities."
B. "Would the Ohio situation be any different if the animals were owned by a government and their caretaker released them?"
C. "Terry Thompson didn’t represent the typical responsible owner."
D. "On average in the United States, only 3.25 people per year are killed by captive big cats, snakes, elephants and bears."
D
Which of the following is NOT a reason that the author gives to prove that zoos are beneficial to animals?
A. They financially support conservation programs.
B. The zoos make a significant amount of money that positively impact our economy.
C. Zoos educate visitors on animals, which in turn makes them aware of how to protect them.
D. They provide care for animals who would not do well in the wild.
B
Which argument would this evidence best support?
There are countless unregulated websites that make it easy for just about anyone to buy and sell any kind of exotic animal.
'Wild Animals Aren't Pets"
Which two pieces of evidence support the author's central claim/argument?
A.“Only collectors who exhibit animals need a federal license.” (Paragraph 9)
B. “In Zanesville, it was the animals themselves, including 18 rare Bengal tigers, who became innocent victims." (Paragraph 6)
C. “Owners of ‘exotic’ animals claim they rarely maim or kill.” (Paragraph 5)
D. “Many surely love them.” (Paragraph 3)
E.“In 2009, a 2-year-old Florida girl was strangled by a 12-foot-long Burmese python, a family pet that had gotten out of its aquarium." (Paragraph 6)
B and E
Why does the author use rhetorical questions in the closing paragraphs of the text?
*A rhetorical question is not meant to be answered.
Teacher discretion.
Mainly, it's to get us thinking about our own stance on the issue. The author wants us to think about our personal reasons for being on one side or the other.
Which TWO pieces of evidence from the article best support the author's argument?
A. “Zoos provide medical care, healthy food, and safe habitats.” (Paragraph 6)
B. “It is true that the wild is their natural home.” (Paragraph 7)
C. “In the United States, more than 180 million people visit accredited zoos and aquariums each year.” (Paragraph 5)
D. “Zoos helped breed them, and now there are more than 500 condors alive today.” (Paragraph 3)
E. “Today, scientists say that more than 1 million species around the world are at risk of extinction.” (Paragraph 3)
A and D
Which argument would this evidence BEST support?
Scientists have found that all animal species are healthier and thrive better in their own natural environment.
"Wild Animals Aren't Pets"
Name a TYPE of evidence the author uses to support their claim. Using your workbook, find a direct quote to prove your answer.
Teacher discretion.
Facts/Real life Examples are mainly used.
Examples of strong word choice can be found throughout as well.
Find an example of strong word choice in the text that is meant to bring out an EMOTIONAL response within readers. Be ready to justify your answer.
Paragraphs 5-7 have some good examples.
Which is the MOST obvious text structure used in the text?
A. Compare/Contrast
B. Description
C. Sequence and Order
D. Facts and Opinions
B
Which argument would this evidence BEST support?
The Asiatic cheetah population has plummeted to no more than 50 in a once densely populated area of Iran.
"Let People Own Exotic Animals"
Why would the author include the following counterargument in the text?
"Owners of “exotic” animals claim they rarely maim or kill."
The author is trying to show that the animal owners aren't as concerned with overall public safety as they should be.
The author is using this counterargument here because the paragraphs that follow give examples of exotic pets being violent/aggressive.
It makes their own point seem stronger.
Fill in the blank. What does the author primarily depend on as being a positive example of private exotic pet ownership?
___________ breeding.
Captive
Find the counterargument in the text.
Which argument would this piece of evidence BEST support?
A young boy in Idaho was scratched by a bear cub when he unlawfully trespassed on the owner’s property, which was fully enclosed.
"Let People Own Exotic Animals"