Gorillas in the Mist Exit Ticket

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🎯 Learning Goals & Success Criteria

I can...

• Identify the main topic of "Gorillas in the Mist"

• Explain Dian Fossey's work protecting gorillas

• Use text evidence to support my understanding

Success Criteria: I will show understanding by completing sentences, identifying key facts, and making connections to animal protection.

Dyslexia-Friendly Tips: Use a ruler under each line. Read questions aloud. Take your time.

1. Circle the main topic of "Gorillas in the Mist":

Gorillas living in zoos

Dian Fossey protecting mountain gorillas

African weather patterns

2. Complete the sentence using the word bank:

Word Bank: studying • protecting • ignoring

The text is mostly about Dian Fossey _________________ gorillas.

3. What is one important thing Dian Fossey did to help gorillas?

Sentence starter for support: Dian Fossey helped gorillas by _________________.

4. Imagine you are a scientist like Dian Fossey. Write one sentence about how you would protect animals in the wild.

Sentence starter: If I were a scientist, I would protect wild animals by ___________.

5. Why do you think it is important to protect animals like gorillas?

Think about: What happens if we don't protect them? Why do they matter?

6. Challenge (Optional): Find one fact from the text that shows Dian Fossey cared for gorillas. Explain why this fact is important.

Advanced learners: Use specific examples and explain the impact on gorilla conservation.