Scholatic News March 27

Part A: Gray wolves were put on the endangered species list in 1974 because ______

• many of them had moved to other areas

• their population had increased a lot

• their population had decreased a lot

• scientists wanted to earn more about them

Part B: Which detail supports the correct answer to question 1?

• "But by the 1960's, people had killed most of [the gray wolves]."

• 'Over time, their population south of Canada reached about 6,000."

• "Wolves prey on large mammals, like elk."

• "Some people think we should focus on protecting animals facing greater threats."

Which does the article name as an example of livestock?

• elk

• wolves

• shrubs

• cattle

The author's main purpose is to _____?

• persuade readers that wolves are cute

• argue that wolves need protection

• compare two different opinions on protecting wolves

• describe gray wolves

Why is "singing sand" especially loud in late March?

• People drive SUV's on the dunes.

• Tourists slide down dunes on surfboards.

• It is rainy time.

• It is windy time.

The article states that a human and a falcon can form a bond. The word bond means ______.

• a connection

• a world record

• a new sport

• a race

Which statement about dates is an opinion?

• Dates have been eaten for enturies in the UAE.

• Emiratis use dates for many different purposes.

• Dates are delicious.

• Dates are the national fruit of the UAE.

Part A: Which trait did Elizabeth Cady Stanton show, based on the article?

• confusion

• determination

• joyfulness

• shyness

Part B: Which detail best supports the correct answer to question 8?

• "They thought only men should have that right."

• "At the time women in the U.S. weren't allowed to vote for the president..."

• "Stanton didn't give up."

• "More than 300 people listened to Stanton read a list of resolutions."

Which detail best supports the idea that building robots takes patience?

• "I think a lot of kids would agree that robots are cool!"

• "I use the blocks to make a robot and a computer to make it do things."

• "If the code doesn't work, I change it and test again."

• "I won first place!"