Non-fiction: America's Bird Soars. Trouble Ahead
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1 Non-fiction: America's Bird Soars America's Bird Soars The bald eagle is flying high! This majestic bird has clawed its way back from the edge of extinction, or dying out. About 40 years ago, the number of bald eagles in the United States was declining rapidly. Today, however, the bald eagle is returning to the skies. Wildlife officials hope to remove the bird from the list of threatened species by the end of the year. Trouble Ahead In the early 1700s, bald eagles were a common sight. There were about half a million of those birds living in the United States. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Bald eagle. Over time, their population fell dramatically. In the early 1960s, very few bald eagles remained. What caused the number to drop? Hunting and the use of harmful chemicals sprayed on crops were largely to blame. Those chemicals poisoned the birds and their eggs. Pollution also contributed to the problem. Bald eagles often became sick after eating fish from polluted waters. In addition, the bald eagles' habitat was being destroyed as people cut down trees to build roads and homes. A habitat is a place in nature where an animal makes its home. Population Boom Although some threats still exist, the future looks hopeful for bald eagles. Today, there are about 20,000 bald eagles living in the United States. Thanks to laws that helped protect bald eagles and banned harmful chemicals, the birds are making a comeback. Article: Copyright 2004 Weekly Reader Corporation. All rights reserved. Weekly Reader is a registered trademark of Weekly Reader Corporation. Used by permission. 1
2 Non-fiction: America's Bird Soars Conservation, or protection, efforts have helped their survival. "There is no doubt that it is the single best conservation story the United States has had," bald eagle expert Bryan Watts told Weekly Reader. A National Symbol In 1782, the bald eagle was made the national bird of the United States. The nation's founders chose the bird because it symbolized freedom, strength, and courage. At the time, some people disagreed about the choice for the national bird. Benjamin Franklin, for example, thought the turkey would make a better choice because it was "a much more respectable bird." Article: Copyright 2004 Weekly Reader Corporation. All rights reserved. Weekly Reader is a registered trademark of Weekly Reader Corporation. Used by permission. 2
3 Questions: America s Bird Soars Name: Date: 1. According to the passage, how many bald eagles are there in living in the United States today? A half a million B 20,000 C 210 D 200, Why did eagles get sick from eating fish? A the fish were diseased from polluted water B eagles aren t supposed to eat fish C the eagles were eating the wrong kind of fish D the eagles did not get sick from eating fish 3. Based on the passage, why are eagles the best conservation story in the United States? A eagles symbolize freedom and strength B eagles are majestic creatures C chemicals poisoned the eagles and their eggs D conservation efforts saved eagles from extinction 4. Read the following sentence and answer the question below: The bald eagles' habitat was being destroyed as people cut down trees to build roads and homes. As used in the passage, habitat means A where eagles live B where people live C where bears live D roads and homes 5. What is this passage mostly about? A how majestic eagles are when they fly B the impact birds have on the eagle population C the effects of human actions on the eagle population D what eagle habitats and nests look like 1
4 Questions: America s Bird Soars 6. According to the passage, what caused the population of eagles to drop dramatically? 7. Based on the passage, why did the eagle population drop when people started building homes and roads? 8. The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Benjamin Franklin thought the turkey would be a better choice, the eagle is the national bird of the United States. A However B Because C Although D After 9. Answer the questions based on the sentence below. Pollution was killing eagles in the 1960 s because the eagles were eating poisoned fish. What? pollution (was) What? When? Why? 2
5 Questions: America s Bird Soars 10. Read the vocabulary word and definition below and complete questions 10a, 10b, and 11. Vocabulary Word: conservation (con ser va tion): saving or protecting something. 10a. Read the five sentences below and underline the word conservation in each sentence. 1. Laws against pollution helped the conservation of eagles. 2. The conservation of eagles required people to stop building homes and roads in eagle habitats. 3. When I turn off the water faucet while brushing my teeth, I m helping with water conservation. 4. Conservation is important because the earth has limited resources. 5. Bringing reusable bags to the grocery store is an example of conservation, because then the store can use fewer plastic bags. 10b. Which image shows an act of conservation? 11. Which of the following is an example of conservation: recycling glass bottles or throwing a candy wrapper on the ground? Why? 3
6 Teacher Guide & Answers Teacher s Guide & Answers: America s Bird Soars Passage Reading Level: Lexile 890 Featured Text Structure: Problem/Solution the writer poses a problem and suggests possible solutions Passage Summary: This passage tells readers about the problem of an endangered eagle population, and how efforts to conserve the species saved these birds. 1. According to the passage, how many bald eagles are there in living in the United States today? A half a million B 20,000 C 210 D 200, Why did eagles get sick from eating fish? A the fish were diseased from polluted water B eagles aren t supposed to eat fish C the eagles were eating the wrong kind of fish D the eagles did not get sick from eating fish 3. Based on the passage, why are eagles the best conservation story in the United States? A eagles symbolize freedom and strength B eagles are majestic creatures C chemicals poisoned the eagles and their eggs D conservation efforts saved eagles from extinction 4. Read the following sentence and answer the question below: The bald eagles' habitat was being destroyed as people cut down trees to build roads and homes. As used in the passage, habitat means A where eagles live B where people live C where bears live D roads and homes 5. What is this passage mostly about? A how majestic eagles are when they fly B the impact birds have on the eagle population C the effects of human actions on the eagle population D what eagle habitats and nests look like 6. According to the passage, what caused the population of eagles to drop dramatically? Suggested answer: The population of eagles dropped dramatically because of hunting, the use of harmful chemicals, pollution, and destruction of the eagles habitat. 1
7 Teacher s Guide & Answers: America s Bird Soars 7. Based on the passage, why did the eagle population drop when people started building homes and roads? Suggested answer: The eagle populations most likely dropped when people started building homes and roads because eagles did not have places to live, raise their children, or find food. 8. The question below is an incomplete sentence. Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Benjamin Franklin thought the turkey would be a better choice, the eagle is the national bird of the United States. A However B Because C Although D After 9. Answer the following questions based on the sentence below. Pollution was killing eagles in the 1960 s because the eagles were eating poisoned fish. What? pollution (was) What? killing eagles When? in the 1960 s Why? the eagles were eating poisoned fish 10. ReadWorks recommends that you teach this vocabulary word to the whole class out loud using the four steps listed below. Vocabulary Word: conservation Step 1: Introduce the word a. Teacher writes the word on the board and divides it into syllables: (con ser va tion) b. Teacher says: This word is conservation. What is the word? [All students reply together out loud: conservation. ] Step 2: Provide a child-friendly definition a. Teacher says: Conservation is saving or protecting something. Conservation can help save energy, the environment, and animals. b. Teacher says: The passage talks about conservation, or protection, efforts like limiting pollution have helped the eagles survival. c. Teacher says: What is the word? [All students reply together out loud: conservation. ] Step 3: Practice the word Teacher provides examples and additional opportunities to repeat the word. Read the 1 st sentence out loud to your students. Begin reading it again and when you come to the vocabulary word prompt students to say the vocabulary word out loud. Then, finish reading the sentence out loud to your students. 2
8 10a. 1. Laws against pollution helped the conservation of eagles. Teacher s Guide & Answers: America s Bird Soars 2. The conservation of eagles required people to stop building homes and roads in eagle habitats. 3. When I turn off the water faucet while brushing my teeth, I m helping with water conservation. 4. Conservation is important because the earth has limited resources. 5. Bringing reusable bags to the grocery store is an example of conservation, because then the store can use fewer plastic bags. Step 4: Check for student understanding This step can be completed as a whole class activity or as an independent practice. 10b. Which image shows an act of conservation? 11. Which of the following is an example of conservation: recycling glass bottles or throwing a candy wrapper on the ground? Why? Suggested answer: Recycling glass bottles is an example of conservation, because glass can be used again, which means less resources will be used to make a new bottle which will save and protect the environment. Suggested Additional Vocabulary: habitat, pollution, extinction, harmful 3
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