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7 What is the meaning of the word exterminated in paragraph 1 of the selection? o A. Threatened o B. Eliminated o C. Relocated o D. Captured IC14: Interpret vocabulary critical to the meaning of the text (Reading GLE 1.3.2) 2

8 Which sentence states the most important idea in the selection? o A. The reintroduction of wolves has generated many debates. o B. The recommendation to reintroduce wolves began in o C. The conflict between wolves and farmers will lead to failure. o D. The extinction of wolves in Yellowstone occurred 70 years ago. IC11: Demonstrate understanding of major ideas and supporting details (Reading GLE 2.1.3) 3

9 What is most likely the authors purpose for writing this selection? o A. To inform the reader about issues associated with wolf reintroduction o B. To demonstrate the economic impact of wolves on ranchers o C. To persuade the reader to protect sheep from wolves o D. To describe how a female wolf is dangerous IT18: Analyze authors purpose (including distinguishing between fact and opinion) and evaluate effectiveness for different audiences (Reading GLEs 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.4) 4

10 According to the Did You Know text box, which statement is true? o A. Wolves live in packs of three to five members. o B. Wolves were reintroduced into Yellowstone in o C. Wolves announce a hunt or warn of danger by howling. o D. Wolves are expected to bring in an extra $23 million to Yellowstone. IA15: Demonstrate understanding of text features (titles, headings and other information divisions, table of contents, indexes, glossaries, prefaces, appendices, captions) and graphic features (Reading GLE 2.2.2) 5

11 In paragraph 8 of the selection, what does Michael Phillips mean when he says, For the most part, the wolves have been good neighbors.? o A. Wolves have attacked fewer than four lambs. o B. Wolves have rarely wandered away to attack livestock. o C. Wolves have become tame and are popular tourist attractions. o D. Wolves have reproduced so rapidly that the project will last ten years. IC13: Make inferences or predictions based on the reading (Reading GLE 2.1.5) 6

12 What are two problems associated with reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone National Park? Include information from the selection in your answer. ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ IA17: Make connections (cause and effect) within a text (Reading GLE 2.3.1) 7

Text-based details may include, but are not limited to: A.Costs taxpayers too much money / costs too much money B.Wolves kill ranchers sheep C.Ranchers feel this was forced on them D.Defenders of Wildlife fund pays ranchers E.Ranchers feel like they have to carry the financial burden F.Once the project ends, the wolves will have to make it on their own 2A 2-point response provides two text-based problems associated with reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone National Park. Example: Reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone might cost taxpayers too much money, and the ranchers were opposed because wolves kill sheep. 1A 1-point response provides one text-based problem associated with reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone National Park. 8

12 What are two problems associated with reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone National Park? Include information from the selection in your answer. your answer. (A) it uses a lot of taxpayers money. (B) the wolves have killed local ranchers livestock. 2 9

12 What are two problems associated with reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone National Park? Include information from the selection in your answer. your answer. (B) a few farmers had had their livestock attacked, one lost four sheep. (F) the wolf project will end and there will be no one keeping track of the wolves. 2 10

12 What are two problems associated with reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone National Park? Include information from the selection in your answer. your answer. (A) some people say taxis went up. 1 11

12 What are two problems associated with reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone National Park? Include information from the selection in your answer. your answer. The student response earns zero points. The response includes no text-based details. 0 12

13 Which sentence best summarizes this selection? o A. The wolf project pleases environmentalists. o B. The wolf project has cost taxpayers money. o C. The wolf project has had its controversies. o D. The wolf project concerns local ranchers. IC12: Summarize with evidence from the reading (Reading GLE 2.1.7) 13

14 What advice might Michael Phillips give to someone who wanted to reintroduce wolves to another national park in America? Include four examples from the selection in your answer. ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ IT20: Extend information beyond text (make generalizations beyond the text to a broader idea or concept, draw conclusions, or apply information to other texts or situations) (Reading GLEs 2.4.1, 2.4.5) 14

4 A 4-point response provides four text-based examples to show the advice Michael Phillips might give to someone who wanted to reintroduce wolves to another national park in America. Example: Wolves are known for keeping the population of large animals down. Plus you can put special collars on the wolves to detect where they are. Wolves attract many tourists. Wolves dont harm human beings. 3 A 3-point response provides three text-based examples to show the advice Michael Phillips might give to someone who wanted to reintroduce wolves to another national park in America. 2 A 2-point response provides two text-based examples to show the advice Michael Phillips might give to someone who wanted to reintroduce wolves to another national park in America. 1 A 1-point response provides one text-based examples to show the advice Michael Phillips might give to someone who wanted to reintroduce wolves to another national park in America. 15

Text-based examples may include, but are not limited to: A.Ranchers oppose the idea / wolf fans protested and won / conflict between ranchers and wolf fans / legal problems. B.Politicians are concerned that it might cost taxpayers too much money. C.Slowly introduce wolf packs to the park to allow them to reproduce. D.The wolves wear collars that send out a unique radio signal / wear tracking collars. E.Wolves can be removed if they stray. F.Tourists will enjoy watching wolves hunt, fight and fall in love. G.Reintroduction boosts the economy / increases tourism. H.Tourists can watch the wolves at a safe distance. I.Wolves keep down population of wild moose, sheep, deer and other large animals / an ecosystem balance. J.Wolves may be imported into the park from another location. K.The Wildlife Defense Fund repays ranchers whose sheep have been killed. L.Wolves dont harm humans. M.Wolves dont often stray from the area / they tend to stay where the usual prey is. N.Wolves attack few livestock / sheep / Wolves might eat livestock / sheep. O.Wait until there are 10 packs and pups are produced 3 years in a row to end the project. P.Today there are nine packs and 38 lone wolves in and around Yellowstone / numbers increase. 16

14 What advice might Michael Phillips give to someone who wanted to reintroduce wolves to another national park in America? Include four examples from the selection in your answer. (A) conflict between ranchers and wolf supporters. (N) wolves will eat some peoples sheep. (I) wolves bring a balance in the ecosystem. (O) there would be an end to the project. Wait until there are 10 packs and pups are reproduced three years in a row. 4 17

14 What advice might Michael Phillips give to someone who wanted to reintroduce wolves to another national park in America? Include four examples from the selection in your answer. (N) Also, they dont eat too much livestock. (L) they do not attack, humans safe. (G) They encourage a lot of money to come in. 3 18

14 What advice might Michael Phillips give to someone who wanted to reintroduce wolves to another national park in America? Include four examples from the selection in your answer. (D) like giving the wolves tracking collars to monitor behavior. 1 19

14 What advice might Michael Phillips give to someone who wanted to reintroduce wolves to another national park in America? Include four examples from the selection in your answer. The student response earns zero points. The response includes no text-based details. 0 20