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Gorillas Central Idea Analysis
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Gorillas Central Idea Analysis
🦍 Part 1: Central Idea & Vocabulary
1. What is the central idea of the Gorillas in the Mist excerpt?
Gorillas are dangerous animals that should be avoided
Dian Fossey's work is important for gorilla conservation
Gorillas live in the mountains of Africa
Scientists study many different animals
2. Which vocabulary words relate to protecting gorillas? Check all that apply:
Conservation
Habitat
Poaching
Ecosystem
3. How does Dian Fossey develop the central idea throughout the excerpt?
By describing her daily routine
By explaining threats to gorillas and conservation efforts
By comparing gorillas to other primates
By telling stories about her childhood
📊 Part 2: Cause and Effect Analysis
4. Complete this cause and effect relationship from the text:
Cause: Deforestation occurs in gorilla habitats
Effect: ________________________________
5. Identify another cause and effect relationship from the excerpt:
Cause: ________________________________
Effect: ________________________________
Text Evidence: "_________________________________"
6. Which signal words help identify cause and effect relationships in the text? Check all that apply:
Because
As a result
Therefore
However
✍️ Part 3: Text Evidence & Analysis
7. Find one quote from the text that supports the central idea of gorilla conservation:
8. Explain how this quote develops the central idea:
9. Short Response: How does Dian Fossey use cause and effect relationships to support her message about gorilla conservation? Use at least two pieces of text evidence in your answer.
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