Finding Bigfoot: Everything You Need to Know

What is the scientific name for the study of "hidden animals"?

• cryptozoology

• anthropology

• paleontology

• biology

The text explains that the lesula monkey was recognized in 2007. Because it is hunted and endangered, the lesula monkey could have died out before scientists learned of its existence. What does the work existence mean as it is used here.

• life

• future

• breed

• discovery

According to the passage, what do Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster have in common?

• They are both endangered species.

• They are both invasive species.

• They are both considered cryptids.

• They are both extremely dangerous.

Why does the author include the "It Was Kind of Creepy" eyewitness account?

• to entertain the reader and provide proof that bigfoot does not exist

• to persuade the reader using experts, studies, statistics and other very logical appeals

• to persuade the reader with a moral appeal to do what is right

• to persuade the reader and to provide an anecdote that supports the idea that bigfoot may be real

What evidence does the author provide that BEST SUPPORTS the idea that bigfoot is real?

• A piece of wood flew out of the woods and hit a van.

• Many famous people believe in the existence of bigfoot.

• Strange screams have been heard coming from the woods.

• Hundreds of unidentified footprints of similar sizes have been collected.

In "A Case for Cryptids" what is the strongest evidence that Bigfoot could exist.

• Explorers have mapped the globe-even the edges of continents.

• We are discovering new species all the time.

• There is such a thing as a spider with claws on its legs!!

• Cryptids are hidden animals.

If Bigfoot does exist, he is a pretty elusive character. What does the word "elusive" mean in this sentence?

• good at escaping traps

• excellent at climbing high in trees

• hard to find or understand

• has lots of adaptations to survive in his ecosystem

How is believing in Bigfoot similar to believing in black holes?

• No one calls scientists crazy for believing in black holes.

• Black holes are more reasonable to believe in.

• Black holes are spots in space where matter has been compressed.

• A black hole has never been seen, but scientists use evidence to form a theory that it exists.

What is the BEST ARGUMENT against Bigfoot's existence?

• Lots of people are skeptical about Bigfoot being real.

• We have no DNA evidence that there is a Bigfoot, so we cannot name him an official species yet.

• People have looked into his eyes.

• We haven't found the Lock Ness Monster either.

Every argumentative text must have a claim. What is a claim.

• evidence

• to try to convince you to take action

• A statement that the author is about to prove with evidence.

• an appeal to your emotions