Directed Learning Activity – READ 42 Lab Activity #2. (Combined Skills Using
Reading Explorer 3, Unit 3B: “Cats in Crisis”). Audience: Students enrolled in ...
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READ 42 Lab Activity #2
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Directed Learning Activity – READ 42 Lab Activity #2 (Combined Skills Using Reading Explorer 3, Unit 3B: “Cats in Crisis”) Audience: Students enrolled in READ 42. Description: In this series of Directed Learning Activities (DLAs), you will be exploring realworld topics related to culture, science, social studies, travel, and adventure. You will be using reading strategies you many have already practiced in class, and you will discover new skills that will make it easier for you to comprehend what you read. Materials: To complete this DLA, you will need to check out a copy of Reading Explorer 3 and open the book to page 39 where you will see the title “Cats in Crisis.”
Step One: Before You Read A. Quiz Look at the numbered photographs at the top of page 39. Below the photos, you will read information about big cats. The number before each paragraph matches the photo. After each of the following statements, circle the letter that indicates if it is true (T) or false (F). 1. Each tiger’s stripe pattern is unique or different from any other pattern.
T
F
2. Lions are found only in Africa.
T
F
3. Jaguars are good swimmers.
T
F
4. The cheetah is the fastest land mammal.
T
F
5. Leopards can be found in South America.
T
F
B. Predict Predicting what you will be reading about is an important active reading strategy. You will now practice predicting by looking quickly at the photos, captions, and first and last paragraphs on pages 40-41. Then make a check next to the information you think you’ll read about. Remember, for now, you are quickly looking at the passage on page 40-41. _____
The number of snow leopards left in the wild.
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Methods of protecting snow leopards surviving in the wild.
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How baby snow leopards survive in the wild.
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Conflicts between snow leopards and herders.
Step Two: Reading Comprehension Read the passage “Tracking the Snow Leopard” on pages 40 and 41. Targeted vocabulary words are in red. If you do not know the meaning of a particular word, write the word down on a separate sheet of paper. If you need clarification of the meaning of the word, ask an instructor or tutor to help you with it. Some vocabulary words are defined for you. If you find a word with a raised number at the end, you can find the definition at the bottom of the page. For example, on page 40, in the first sentence of the passage, you will see “When a snow leopard stalks 1….” When you look to the bottom of page 41, you will find the definition of stalk beside the number 1. It is important you read all captions or descriptions below the pictures to better comprehend the passage. Record your answers for page 42 below.
A. Multiple Choice Choose the best answer for each question. The reading skill involved is labeled in parentheses ( ) next to each number. (The word gist means the central idea or point of the passage.) 1. (Main Idea) _____
2. (Reference) _____
4. (Vocabulary) _____
5. (Detail) _____
3. (Reference) _____
B. Classification Match each answer at the bottom of page 42 with the program it describes. Write the letter in the appropriate circle.
Himalayan Homestays
Snow Leopard Enterprises
C. Critical Thinking Answer the following question. There is no right or wrong answer, so take you time to think before you write. You must write at least three sentences to answer the question. Do you think any of the programs mentioned in the passage could be adapted to help other endangered animals? Endangered animals are those that are present in such small numbers they are at risk of extinction. Some examples of animals in danger of extinction today are the Mountain Gorilla, White Rhino, California Condor, Giant Panda, and the Blue Whale. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
Step Three: Vocabulary Practice Record your answers for page 43 below. Match each word in red with its definition. A. Matching 1. the prize for doing something successfully ______________________________________ 2. the reason to do something; the motive _________________________________________ 3. to pull a heavy weight across the ground ________________________________________ 4. to go backwards ____________________________________________________________ 5. to make sure people obey rules ________________________________________________ 6. the broad view that can be seen around you in the countryside _____________________
B. Words in Context. Complete each sentence at the bottom of page 43 by filling in the blank with letter (a) or (b). 1. _____
2. _____
3. _____
4. _____
Step Four: Check Your Answers Once you have completed the exercises that accompany the assigned reading, check out the answer key binder “READ 42 DLAs.” Correct your answers and discuss the results, including your response to the critical thinking questions, with an instructor or tutor.
Directed Learning Activity – READ 42 Lab Activity #2 (Combined Skills Using Reading Explorer 3, Unit 3B: “Cats in Crisis”)
Student Name: _____________________________________ Student Number: ______________________
Instructor/Tutor Follow-up: The theme of this DLA for READ 42 students is animals in danger, in general, and the endangered snow leopard, in particular. The student was asked to read pages 40 and 41 in the textbook Reading Explorer 3. He/she completed assigned activities requiring the use of reading strategies and skills presented in his/her class. _____The student completed Steps One through Three in the packet; corrected the answers using the answer key binder “READ 42 DLAs”; and was able to discuss concerns, confusions, and /or successes with the instructor/tutor. _____The student wrote at least a three-sentence response to the critical thinking question in Step Two of this packet, and he/she discussed the answer with the instructor/tutor. The question asked was: “Do you think any of the programs mentioned in the passage could be adapted to help other endangered animals?”
Instructor/Tutor Signature: _____________________________________
Date: ______________________
