The Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle

Which sentence from "The Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle" suggests why the author thinks protection efforts are needed?

• Of the five sea turtle species that roam the Gulf of Mexico, the Kemp's ridley is the smallest.

• Kemp's ridley turtles reach maturity at 10-15 years of age.

• Kemp's ridley is the most endangered species of sea turtle.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The main difference between the male Kemp's ridley turtle and the female Kemp's ridley turtle is that the adult male -

• lives its whole life in the ocean

• is gray in color

• can live in the Atlantic ocean

Read the dictionary entry below:

current: 1. happening or existing now 2. a continuous movement of water or air in one direction 3. a flow of electricity 4. an idea, feeling, or opinion shared by many

Which definition best fits the meaning of currents as it is used in paragraph 3 in "The Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle"?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The author includes the details about Mexico in paragraph 6 in "The Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle" most likely to -

• emphasize the turtles' need for sheltered beaches in Mexico

• illustrate the importance of a partnership between Texas and Mexico

• explain the difficulties Mexico faces when trying to protect the turtles

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The author organizes the selection "Ridley Ranger" by -

• comparing the number of hatchlings Ridley found to those found by humans

• describing the training process Ridley underwent to become a search dog

• relating Ridley's experiences finding nests in chronological order

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Based on information in "Ridley Ranger," with which statement would the author most likely agree?

• Ridley saves the scientists and volunteers time by locating nests quickly.

• Dogs enjoy helping other types of animals

• More articles and books should be written to describe Ridley's training

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of these conclusions about Ridley is supported by paragraph 5?

• He wants to help the turtles as much as human volunteers do

• He can be more effective in finding turtle nests than humans do

• He works better during the evening than in the morning

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which idea do both selections emphasize?

• Sea turtle nests can be difficult to find since the eggs are buried.

• Cooperation between countries is essential in helping the sea turtles.

• Protecting the Kemp's ridley sea turtles is very important.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

What is one way that "The Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle" differs from "Ridley Ranger"?

• "The Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle" describes events that took place long ago.

• "The Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle" focuses on protection efforts to help the turtle.

• "The Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle" provides details about the turtle's appearance.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which statement can be supported by evidence from both selections?

• With the help of others, the population of Kemp's ridleys can continue to grow.

• A volunteer who successfully located Kemp's ridleys' nests can become famous.

• Volunteers often search a beach for hours without finding a Kemp's ridley's nest.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7