Exotic Pets Bilingual Annotations Packet Part 1 • Parte 1 Paired Argument Study • Grado 4 / Grade 4
Name / Nombre: Date / Fecha:
Perspective A: In Favor of Ownership / A Favor
Let People Own Exotic Animals
Argument by Zuzana Kukol • Adapted from USA Today
Author's Claim / Afirmación: Responsible people should be allowed to own exotic animals.
Reading Passage • Texto de Lectura Read & annotate / Lee y anota
[1] In Zanesville, Ohio, an owner of wild animals set them free. Most were killed to protect people nearby. Because of this sad event, people asked: Should it be legal, or lawful, to own wild and exotic animals?
[2] The author, Zuzana Kukol, says it should be legal . One bad owner is not a reason to ban everyone. Most owners care for their animals. Breeding in facilities prevents overcrowding and stops species from going extinct.
Targeted Key Passage • Pasaje Clave
"Dangers from exotic animals are low. On average in the United States, only 3.25 people per year are killed by captive big cats, snakes, elephants and bears. Most of these fatalities are owners and trainers voluntarily on the property. Meanwhile, traffic accidents kill about 125 people per day ."
[3] People have freedoms to choose their cars and pets. Kukol argues that banning exotic pets because of one accident is foolish—like banning cars because of traffic accidents!
Annotation Guide • Guía
★ Underline claim / Subraya opinión
Circle numbers / Encierra datos? Box questions / Marca dudas
Cognates • Vocabulario
exotic = exótico unusual, from another place
fatalities = fatalidades deaths / muertes
voluntarily = voluntariamente by choice / por elección
extinct = extinto gone forever / desaparecido
Partner Dialogue Stems:
💬 "Kukol's main argument is..." / "El argumento principal es..." 💬 "She uses evidence about..." / "Ella usa evidencia sobre..."
Comprehension Questions & Sentence Stems • Preguntas e Inicios de Respuesta
1. What is Zuzana Kukol's main argument in this passage? ¿Cuál es el argumento principal de Zuzana Kukol en este pasaje?
A All wild animals should live in city parks. / Deben vivir en parques. B Responsible people should be allowed to own exotic animals. / Se debe permitir. C Cars are far more dangerous than lions and tigers. / Los autos son más peligrosos. D No federal inspections are needed for wild pets. / No se necesitan inspecciones.
2. How does the author use traffic accident statistics to support her claim? ¿Cómo usa la autora la estadística de accidentes de tráfico para apoyar su argumento?
Sentence Stems (Choose one to start your answer) / Inicios de oración (Elige uno):
Stem 1: "The author compares animal deaths to car crashes to show that..." / "La autora compara las muertes por animales con choques de autos para demostrar que..."
Stem 2: "This statistic supports her argument because it proves the risk of exotic pets is..." / "Esta estadística apoya su argumento porque prueba que el riesgo es..."
Unit: Persuasive Arguments • Exotic Pets Page 1 of 3
Part 2 • Parte 2 Paired Argument Study • Grado 4 / Grade 4
Name / Nombre: Date / Fecha:
Perspective B: Against Ownership / En Contra
Wild Animals Aren't Pets
Argument by USA Today Editorial Board • Adapted text
Author's Claim / Afirmación: For safety and kindness, no wild animal should be kept as a pet.
Reading Passage • Texto de Lectura Read & annotate / Lee y anota
[1] Wild animals belong in nature. In some states, anyone with money can easily buy a python, bear, or tiger. However, keeping wild animals is dangerous for humans and cruel to animals. For safety and kindness, no wild animal should be a pet.
[2] Owners claim attacks are rare, but the author shows that wild predators kept at home lead to real tragedies and severe injuries.
Targeted Key Passage • Pasaje Clave
"In 2009, a 2-year-old Florida girl was strangled by a 12-foot Burmese python pet. That same year, a Connecticut woman was mauled and disfigured by a neighbor's chimp. A caretaker was killed by a collector's bear. In Zanesville, 18 rare Bengal tigers became innocent victims when they were shot."
[3] Federal laws only ban sales of certain big cats, leaving primates and reptiles unprotected. Many states have weak or no laws, putting innocent lives at risk.
Annotation Guide • Guía
! Underline real dangers / Subraya peligros
V Circle victims / Encierra víctimas
L Box weak laws / Marca leyes débiles
Cognates • Vocabulario
mauled = mutilado/atacado badly scratched or bitten
disfigured = desfigurado permanently scarred
innocent = inocente without blame / sin culpa
illegal = ilegal against the law / prohibido
Partner Dialogue Stems:
💬 "USA Today argues wild pets are unsafe because..." / "Sostiene que es inseguro porque..." 💬 "The example of the tigers shows..." / "El ejemplo de los tigres demuestra..."
Comprehension Questions & Sentence Stems • Preguntas e Inicios de Respuesta
1. Why does the author believe wild animals should NOT be kept as pets? ¿Por qué cree el autor que los animales salvajes NO deben ser mascotas?
A Because they cost too much to feed and clean. / Cuesta mucho alimentarlos. B For reasons of human safety and kindness to animals. / Por seguridad y bondad. C Because wild animals always escape into traffic. / Siempre escapan al tráfico. D Only people in Ohio can care for them properly. / Solo personas en Ohio pueden cuidarlos.
2. In the targeted passage, why does the author describe the 18 Bengal tigers as "innocent victims"? En el pasaje, ¿por qué el autor describe a los 18 tigres de Bengala como "víctimas inocentes"?
Sentence Stems (Choose one to start your answer) / Inicios de oración (Elige uno):
Stem 1: "The author calls the 18 tigers innocent victims because they..." / "El autor llama a los 18 tigres víctimas inocentes porque ellos..."
Stem 2: "The tigers did not choose to be kept in cages, and they were killed when..." / "Los tigres no eligieron estar en jaulas, y murieron cuando..."
Unit: Persuasive Arguments • Exotic Pets Page 2 of 3
Part 3 • Parte 3 Text Synthesis & Comparison • Grado 4 / Grade 4
Name / Nombre: Date / Fecha:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.9 • Dual Text Analysis
Comparing Conflicting Arguments
Comparando Argumentos Opuestos sobre Animales Exóticos
Focus Skill: Point of View & Evidence
Argument Comparison Chart • Tabla Comparativa
| Feature / Elemento | "Let People Own Exotic Animals"3.25 deaths/year compared to 125 daily car deaths. | Real attacks: 12-ft python, chimp mauling, bear killing keeper. |
| Ohio Event /
1 Both authors analyze the tragedy in Zanesville, Ohio. How do their conclusions differ?
Ambos autores analizan la tragedia en Zanesville, Ohio. ¿En qué se diferencian sus conclusiones?
Comparison Sentence Stems (Choose one) / Inicios para Comparar (Escoge uno):
Stem A: "While Kukol views Ohio as just one bad owner, USA Today argues that the event proves..." / "Mientras que Kukol ve a Ohio como un mal dueño, USA Today argumenta que..."
Stem B: "Both authors look at Ohio, but Kukol concludes that ______ whereas USA Today concludes that ______." / "Ambos autores analizan Ohio, pero Kukol concluye que ______ mientras que USA Today concluye que ______."
2 Which author gave the more convincing argument? Write an opinion response.
Opinion Quick-Write
¿Qué autor presentó el argumento más convincente? Escribe tu respuesta de opinión usando evidencia.
Persuasive Writing Stems / Inicios de Redacción Persuasiva: Use these 3 steps / Usa estos 3 pasos:
1. State Claim: "In my opinion, the argument by [Author] is stronger because..."
2. Cite Evidence: "For example, the author provides evidence that..."
3. Explain Reason: "This evidence proves their point because..."
Unit: Persuasive Arguments • Exotic Pets Page 3 of 3
Exotic Pets Debate Slides Visual Inquiry • Grado 4 Exotic Pets Reading & Debate
Paired Persuasive Texts
Exotic Animals as Pets? ¿Deben las Personas Tener Mascotas Exóticas?
Essential Question • Pregunta Clave:
"Should wild animals live in our homes?"
¿Deben los animales salvajes vivir en nuestros hogares?
🦘
Kangaroo
El Canguro Friendly Bond?
🦁
Lion Cub
Cachorro de León Facility Care?
🐯
Bengal Tiger
Tigre de Bengala Wild Predator!
🐍
Burmese Python
Pitón Birmana Escapes Aquarium!
Zuzana Kukol vs. USA Today Editorial Board Slide 1 of 8
The Historical Event Zanesville, Ohio • 2011
The Turning Point
OHIO HIGHWAY ALERT
CAUTION:
EXOTIC ANIMALS AHEAD
"PRECAUCIÓN: ANIMALES EXÓTICOS SUELTOS"
Electronic highway sign warning drivers in Zanesville, Ohio after 50+ apex predators were let loose.
What Happened in Ohio?
Un Suceso Trágico que Conmocionó al País
• A private owner opened dozens of cages, releasing lions, tigers, and bears into the town.
• Police officers were forced to shoot most animals to protect nearby families and schools.
El dueño liberó decenas de animales peligrosos. Las autoridades tuvieron que actuar para proteger a los vecinos.
This tragedy sparked two opposing national arguments Slide 2 of 8
Perspective A Visual Zuzana Kukol: Human & Animal Bonds
In Favor of Ownership
👦 🤝 🦘
Caring Connections
A young boy touches noses with a friendly pet kangaroo.
Un niño convive pacíficamente con un canguro.
Kukol's Argument: Most owners are not cruel. They feed, protect, and love their exotic animals like family members.
🦁 ⚽ 🌿
Playful & Protected
A lion cub plays with a red ball in an inspected grass facility.
Un cachorro de león juega con una pelota en un centro.
Saving Species: Facilities allow endangered animals to breed safely, preventing extinction in the wild.
Zuzana Kukol: "One bad owner is not a reason to ban everyone." Slide 3 of 8
Perspective B Visual USA Today: Real Dangers & Victims
Against Ownership
🐯 💔 🌲
18 Bengal Tigers
Innocent rare tigers shot and killed in Ohio.
18 tigres de Bengala convertidos en víctimas inocentes.
USA Today's Point: The animals suffered because one man kept them in cages. Wild animals do not belong in residential backyards.
🐍 ⚠️ 🐵
Documented Attacks
Escaped 12-ft pythons, chimp attacks, and bear fatalities.
Ataques reales en hogares: pitones, chimpancés y osos.
Unpredictable Instincts: Even after years as pets, wild predators can suddenly attack family members and neighbors.
USA Today: "For reasons of safety and kindness, no wild animal should be a pet." Slide 4 of 8
Evidence Deep Dive Analyzing Kukol's Numbers
Data Comparison
Comparing the Numbers: Risk vs. Reality
¿Qué tan grande es realmente el peligro?
🐯 🐘 🐻
3.25
Deaths Per Year in the U.S.
Muertes al año por animales exóticos en cautiverio.
Low Statistical Danger / Peligro Bajo
🚗 💥 🚙
125
Deaths Every Single Day from Cars
Muertes al día en accidentes de tráfico.
High Everyday Danger / Riesgo Diario
Kukol's Question: "Would we ban cars because of traffic accidents?" Slide 5 of 8
Animal Science Domesticated Pets vs. Wild Instincts
The Biology of Pets
Why Can't a Tiger Be Like a Dog?
¿Por qué un animal salvaje no es igual a una mascota doméstica?
🐕 Domesticated Animals
• Dogs and cats have lived with human families for thousands of years.
• Their natural instincts have changed to trust and obey people.
Animales adaptados durante miles de años para convivir en paz con humanos.
🐅 Wild Animals
• Born with natural hunting instincts: stalking, clawing, and biting.
• Stress in cages can trigger sudden violent attacks on caretakers.
Nacidos con instintos de caza que no desaparecen al vivir en una casa.
USA Today: "For safety and kindness, no wild animal should be a pet." Slide 6 of 8
Side-By-Side Faceoff Compare Both Arguments
Dual Text Analysis
Two Conflicting Arguments
Which author presented stronger evidence?
Zuzana Kukol PRO-OWNERSHIP
• Claim: Responsible people should have the freedom to keep exotic animals.
• Evidence: Only 3.25 deaths per year; traffic is far more dangerous.
• Ohio View: One bad owner shouldn't take away everyone's freedom.
USA Today ANTI-OWNERSHIP
• Claim: No wild animal should ever be kept as a pet.
• Evidence: Tragedies with pythons, chimps, bears, and 18 tigers.
• Ohio View: Proves that wild pets cause disaster for neighbors & animals.
Now prepare to defend your own opinion! Slide 7 of 8
Turn & Talk Debate Academic Conversation Stems
Partner Debate Routine
What Do You Think? / ¿Qué Opinas?
Use these academic stems to debate with your partner
1. State Your Claim
"In my opinion, people [should / should not] own exotic pets because..."
"En mi opinión, las personas [deben / no deben] tener animales exóticos porque..."
2. Cite Evidence
"For example, the text states that..."
"Por ejemplo, el texto afirma que..." / "La evidencia demuestra que..."
3. Polite Response
"I agree with you because..." / "I see your point, but..."
"Estoy de acuerdo contigo porque..." / "Entiendo tu punto, pero..."
Now open your O.R.E.O. planner and write your paragraph! Slide 8 of 8
Exotic Pets Vocabulary Cards Set 1 • Tarjetas de Vocabulario Bilingual Flashcards • Grado 4 / Grade 4
Name / Nombre: Date:
Instructions: Cut along dashed lines. Practice with a partner using the sentence stems!
Corta por las líneas punteadas y practica.
Adjective • Adjetivo
exotic
exótico / exótica
Cognate
Meaning: Unusual, rare, and from a wild or distant environment.
Extraño, poco común o de un lugar lejano y salvaje.
In Text: "Should it be legal to own wild and exotic animals?"
Partner Stem: "A python is considered an exotic pet because..."
Noun • Sustantivo
fatalities
fatalidades (muertes)
Cognate
Meaning: Deaths caused by accidents, disasters, or attacks.
Muertes causadas por accidentes, desastres o ataques.
In Text: "Most of these fatalities are owners and trainers on the property."
Partner Stem: "The author tracks fatalities to prove that..."
Adverb • Adverbio
voluntarily
voluntariamente
Cognate
Meaning: Done by one's own free choice without being forced.
Hecho por voluntad propia, sin ser obligado.
In Text: "Trainers were voluntarily on the property where animals were kept."
Partner Stem: "The trainers were there voluntarily, which means they..."
Adjective • Adjetivo
extinct
extinto / extinta
Cognate
Meaning: Completely died out; no longer alive anywhere on Earth.
Especie que ha desaparecido por completo.
In Text: "Breeding prevents these rare animals from going extinct."
Partner Stem: "If a wild species goes extinct, it means that..."
Noun • Sustantivo
facility
instalación / centro
Key Term
Meaning: A special place or building built for a specific purpose.
Un lugar o edificio diseñado para un propósito específico.
In Text: "Exotic animals are kept in facilities inspected by the government."
Partner Stem: "Inspectors visit an animal facility to check if..."
Reading Skill • Estrategia
Cognate Clues
Pistas de Cognados
Language Tool
What are Cognates? Words in English and Spanish that look and sound similar because they share a root!
Palabras en inglés y español que se parecen y significan lo mismo.
Examples: legal = legal • animal = animal • dangerous = peligroso
Partner Stem: "I know this word is a cognate because in Spanish it is..."
Exotic Pets Unit • Vocabulary Cards Set A Page 1 of 2
Set 2 • Tarjetas de Vocabulario Bilingual Flashcards • Grado 4 / Grade 4
Name / Nombre: Date:
Instructions: Cut along dashed lines. Practice using each word in an argument sentence!
Corta las tarjetas y úsalas en tus oraciones de debate.
Verb • Verbo
mauled
atacado con garras / mutilado
Key Term
Meaning: Badly scratched, clawed, or attacked violently by an animal.
Atacado gravemente con garras o dientes por un animal.
In Text: "A Connecticut woman was mauled and disfigured by a neighbor's chimp."
Partner Stem: "USA Today uses the word 'mauled' to show that wild pets can..."
Adjective • Adjetivo
disfigured
desfigurado / desfigurada
Cognate
Meaning: Permanently scarred or severely damaged in appearance.
Gravemente dañado físicamente con cicatrices permanentes.
In Text: "A neighbor was left mauled and disfigured by a pet chimp."
Partner Stem: "The attack left the person disfigured, which means..."
Adjective • Adjetivo
innocent
inocente
Cognate
Meaning: Not guilty of any crime or harm; blameless.
Libre de culpa; no hizo nada malo.
In Text: "18 rare Bengal tigers became innocent victims when they were shot."
Partner Stem: "The tigers were innocent victims because they did not..."
Adjective • Adjetivo
domesticated
domesticado / domesticada
Cognate
Meaning: Tamed over generations to live peacefully with human families.
Criado y acostumbrado por generaciones a vivir con humanos.
In Text: "People can own domesticated, or tame, animals such as cats and dogs."
Partner Stem: "Unlike a tiger, a dog is domesticated because..."
Noun • Sustantivo
tragedy
tragedia
Cognate
Meaning: A disastrous event that brings great sadness, loss, or death.
Un suceso terrible que causa dolor, pérdida o muerte.
In Text: "The author writes about the Ohio tragedy and what we can learn."
Partner Stem: "The events in Ohio were a tragedy because..."
Academic Noun • Sustantivo
argument
argumento
Core Term
Meaning: A reason or set of reasons given to convince others of an opinion.
Razones que presenta un autor para convencer al lector.
In Text: "Each author presents an argument supported by facts and reasons."
Partner Stem: "The author supports their argument by providing..."
Exotic Pets Unit • Vocabulary Cards Set B Page 2 of 2
Exotic Pets Discussion Cards Discussion Cards • Set A Academic Talk Task Cards • Grado 4 / Grade 4
Group / Grupo: Date:
Partner Protocol: Partner A reads the prompt. Partner B responds using a sentence stem. Switch for each card!
Tomen turnos para hablar y responder.
Card 1 • Text Evidence Kukol Argument
Are exotic animal attacks really rare?
¿Son realmente raros los ataques de animales exóticos?
Prompt: Kukol notes that only 3.25 people die per year from captive wild animals, compared to 125 daily traffic deaths. Does this number prove wild pets are safe, or is it misleading?
Bilingual Sentence Stems • Inicios de Oración:
🗣️ "I think this statistic proves / does not prove safety because..."
"Creo que este dato demuestra / no demuestra seguridad porque..."
🗣️ "Traffic is different from wild animals because..."
Word Bank: statistics (estadísticas) • fatalities (muertes) • risk (riesgo)
Card 2 • Safety & Ethics USA Today Argument
Can wild animals ever be truly safe at home?
¿Pueden los animales salvajes ser realmente seguros en casa?
Prompt: USA Today shares real tragedies: a python killing a child and a pet chimp mauling a neighbor. Why are wild instincts different from domesticated pets like dogs?
Bilingual Sentence Stems • Inicios de Oración:
🗣️ "Unlike dogs and cats, wild animals have natural instincts that..."
"A diferencia de los perros, los animales salvajes tienen instintos que..."
🗣️ "These examples show that owning wild pets puts neighbors at risk by..."
Word Bank: instincts (instintos) • domesticated (domesticado) • danger (peligro)
Card 3 • Perspective Comparing Viewpoints
What does the Zanesville, Ohio event teach us?
¿Qué nos enseña el suceso de Zanesville, Ohio?
Prompt: Kukol calls Ohio "one bad owner," but USA Today argues that the incident proves wild animals should never be kept in private hands. Which author is right?
Bilingual Sentence Stems • Inicios de Oración:
🗣️ "I agree with [Author] because the Ohio tragedy shows that..."
"Concuerdo con [Autor] porque la tragedia de Ohio demuestra que..."
🗣️ "One bad owner can / cannot represent all pet owners because..."
Word Bank: responsible (responsable) • innocent victims (víctimas inocentes)
Card 4 • Civic Debate Rights vs. Protection
Personal Freedom or Public Safety?
¿Libertad personal o seguridad pública?
Prompt: Kukol says people have the freedom to choose their cars and pets. USA Today says the government must protect public safety. Which is more important in a community?
Bilingual Sentence Stems • Inicios de Oración:
🗣️ "In my view, public safety is more important than personal freedom because..."
"A mi parecer, la seguridad pública es más importante porque..."
🗣️ "People should have the freedom to own exotic pets only if..."
Word Bank: freedom (libertad) • safety (seguridad) • community (comunidad)
Exotic Pets Unit • Discussion Cards Set A Page 1 of 2
Discussion Cards • Set B Academic Talk Task Cards • Grado 4 / Grade 4
Group / Grupo: Date:
Group Protocol: Listen actively to your partner. Use the follow-up stem to ask a question or add a new detail!
Escucha con atención y agrega detalles.
Card 5 • Animal Welfare Care & Habitat
What is best for the animals themselves?
¿Qué es lo mejor para los propios animales?
Prompt: Kukol argues facility breeding saves animals from extinction. USA Today argues keeping wild animals in cages or homes is cruel. Which environment is better?
Bilingual Sentence Stems • Inicios de Oración:
🗣️ "I believe wild animals belong in their natural habitat because..."
"Creo que los animales salvajes pertenecen a su hábitat natural porque..."
🗣️ "However, facilities can protect endangered species by..."
Word Bank: habitat (hábitat) • extinction (extinción) • cruelty (crueldad)
Card 6 • Government Laws Rules & Regulations
Should federal laws be stricter?
¿Deben ser más estrictas las leyes federales?
Prompt: USA Today explains that federal laws only cover some big cats, allowing monkeys and snakes to be sold freely without licenses. What kind of law should Congress make?
Bilingual Sentence Stems • Inicios de Oración:
🗣️ "I think Congress should pass a law that requires owners to..."
"Creo que el Congreso debe aprobar una ley que exija a los dueños..."
🗣️ "Without strict laws and licenses, the danger is that..."
Word Bank: license (licencia) • federal laws (leyes federales) • illegal (ilegal)
Card 7 • Persuasion Showdown Author's Craft
Which author was more convincing?
¿Qué autor fue más convincente?
Prompt: Kukol uses statistics and comparisons to cars. USA Today uses dramatic true stories of attacks and innocent tigers. Which type of evidence convinced you more?
Bilingual Sentence Stems • Inicios de Oración:
🗣️ "[Author] was more convincing because their evidence showed..."
"[Autor] fue más convincente porque su evidencia demostró..."
🗣️ "Stories of real attacks convinced me more than numbers because..."
Word Bank: convincing (convincente) • argument (argumento) • evidence (evidencia)
Card 8 • Problem Solving Finding Middle Ground
Can we find a compromise?
¿Podemos encontrar un punto medio?
Prompt: Instead of banning all exotic pets or allowing anyone to buy them, what is a fair compromise that protects both animals and communities?
Bilingual Sentence Stems • Inicios de Oración:
🗣️ "A fair compromise between both sides would be to..."
"Un acuerdo justo entre ambas partes sería..."
🗣️ "For example, only certified experts should be allowed to..."
Word Bank: compromise (acuerdo) • solution (solución) • permit (permiso)
Exotic Pets Unit • Discussion Cards Set B Page 2 of 2
Exotic Pets Simplified Quiz Reading Check • Prueba Differentiated Assessment • Grado 4 / Grade 4
Name / Nombre: Date / Fecha:
Exotic Pets Unit • Unidad de Animales Exóticos
Simplified Reading Quiz
Prueba Simplificada con Apoyo Bilingüe
Total Score / Puntos: _____ / 20
Part 1 Vocabulary Matching • Emparejar Vocabulario
Match word to meaning / Une la palabra con su significado
1 exotic (exótico)
A. Deaths caused by an accident or attack
2 fatalities (fatalidades)
B. Unusual; from a wild or distant home
3 extinct (extinto)
C. Not guilty; did nothing wrong
4 innocent (inocente)
D. Completely disappeared forever
Part 2 True or False • Verdadero o Falso
Circle True or False / Encierra Verdadero o Falso
5. Kukol states that traffic accidents kill more people per day than wild animals do all year. Kukol dice que los accidentes de tráfico causan más muertes que los animales salvajes.
TRUE FALSE
6. In Zanesville, Ohio, all the wild animals returned peacefully to their cages. En Zanesville, Ohio, todos los animales regresaron pacíficamente a sus jaulas.
TRUE FALSE
7. USA Today argues that keeping wild animals as pets is both dangerous and cruel. USA Today afirma que tener animales salvajes de mascotas es peligroso y cruel.
TRUE FALSE
8. Federal laws currently require a special pet license to own monkeys and baboons. Las leyes federales exigen una licencia para tener monos y babuinos de mascotas.
TRUE FALSE
Part 3 Multiple Choice • Opción Múltiple
Fill in the circle / Rellena el círculo
9. What is Zuzana Kukol's main opinion? ¿Cuál es la opinión principal de Zuzana Kukol?
A Responsible people should be allowed to keep exotic pets. / Se debe permitir a personas responsables. B All exotic animals should be set free in city parks. / Deben liberarse en parques. C People should not be allowed to drive cars. / No se debe permitir manejar autos.
10. Why does USA Today argue against keeping wild animals as pets? ¿Por qué argumenta USA Today en contra de tener animales salvajes?
A Wild animals cost too much money to feed. / Cuestan demasiado dinero para alimentar. B Wild animals are dangerous for humans and cruel to the animals. / Son peligrosos para humanos y crueles para animales. C Wild animals should only be kept in Ohio. / Solo deben mantenerse en Ohio.
Exotic Pets Unit • Simplified Quiz Page 1 of 2
Reading Check • Parte 2 Analysis & Writing • Grado 4 / Grade 4
Name / Nombre: Date:
Part 4 Who Said It? • ¿Quién lo Dijo?
Check the correct author / Marca el autor correcto
Statement / Afirmación
Zuzana Kukol
USA Today
11. "One bad owner in Ohio is not a reason to ban exotic pets for everyone." Un mal dueño no justifica prohibir los animales a todos.
12. "18 rare Bengal tigers became innocent victims when they had to be shot." 18 tigres de Bengala fueron víctimas inocentes al ser sacrificados.
13. "Traffic accidents kill 125 people per day, which is far more than exotic pets." Los autos matan a 125 personas al día, mucho más que los animales.
14. "For reasons of safety and kindness, no wild animal should be a pet." Por seguridad y bondad, ningún animal salvaje debe ser mascota.
Part 5 Short Response with Sentence Stems • Respuesta con Apoyo
Use the sentence starters / Usa los inicios de oración
15. Why does Kukol compare exotic animals to car accidents? ¿Por qué compara Kukol los animales exóticos con los accidentes de auto?
Sentence Starter: "Kukol compares them to show that exotic animal deaths are..." / "Kukol los compara para demostrar que..."
16. What happened to the 18 Bengal tigers in Zanesville, Ohio? ¿Qué les pasó a los 18 tigres de Bengala en Zanesville, Ohio?
Sentence Starter: "In Ohio, the 18 tigers were killed because their owner..." / "En Ohio, los 18 tigres murieron porque su dueño..."
Part 6 My Opinion • Mi Opinión
Express your viewpoint / Expresa tu punto de vista
17. Do you think wild animals should be kept as pets? Explain with one reason from the texts. ¿Crees que los animales salvajes deben ser mascotas? Explica con una razón.
Sentence Starter: "In my opinion, wild animals [should / should not] be pets because..."
Word Bank: safety (seguridad) • freedom (libertad) • danger (peligro)
Exotic Pets Unit • Simplified Quiz Page 2 of 2
Annotations Packet Answer Key Teacher Resource • Clave de Respuestas Grade 4 ELA / Reading • CCSS RI.4.1, RI.4.8, RI.4.9
Answer Key & Guide
Exotic Pets Paired Texts Unit
Student Packet Answer Key & Annotation Guide
Guía del Maestro y Modelos de Respuestas Bilingües
Standards Focus: Point of View & Evidence
Part 1 Key "Let People Own Exotic Animals" (Zuzana Kukol) Page 1 of Student Packet
Model Student Annotations:
• Claim [★]: Paragraph 2: Underline "says it should be legal... one bad owner is not a reason to ban everyone."
• Statistics [#]: Targeted Passage: Circle "3.25 people per year" and "125 people per day."
• Cognates [?]: Box exotic (exótico) , fatalities (fatalidades) , voluntarily (voluntariamente) , extinct (extinto) .
Question 1 (Main Claim): Correct Answer: B 1 Point
Rationale: Kukol directly argues that responsible individuals should be permitted to own exotic animals and that one irresponsible owner in Ohio should not strip rights from everyone. (Options A, C, and D misstate the text).
Question 2 (Evidence & Statistics): Exemplar Short Response 2 Points
Model English Answer: "The author compares animal deaths to car crashes to show that the risk of dying from an exotic pet is extremely low. Only 3.25 people die per year from captive exotic animals compared to 125 people every day in traffic accidents, proving that exotic pets are not as dangerous as people think."
Respuesta Modelo en Español: "La autora compara las muertes por animales con los choques de autos para demostrar que el riesgo es sumamente bajo (solo 3.25 muertes al año frente a 125 diarias por autos), lo que prueba que tener animales exóticos no es tan peligroso como la gente cree."
Part 2 Key "Wild Animals Aren't Pets" (USA Today Editorial) Page 2 of Student Packet
Model Student Annotations:
• Real Dangers [!]: Targeted Passage: Underline "strangled by a 12-foot Burmese python" and "mauled and disfigured by a neighbor's chimp."
• Victims [V]: Circle "18 rare Bengal tigers" , "2-year-old Florida girl" , "caretaker."
• Weak Laws [L]: Paragraph 3: Box "Federal laws only ban sales of certain big cats, leaving primates and reptiles unprotected."
Question 1 (Author's Purpose): Correct Answer: B 1 Point
Rationale: The editorial explicitly states in Paragraph 1 that "for reasons of human safety and kindness to animals, no wild animal should be kept as a pet."
Question 2 (Analyzing Evidence): Exemplar Short Response 2 Points
Model English Answer: "The author calls the 18 Bengal tigers innocent victims because they did not choose to be locked in cages, and they were killed through no fault of their own after their irresponsible owner set them loose into the community."
Respuesta Modelo en Español: "El autor llama a los 18 tigres víctimas inocentes porque ellos no eligieron estar en jaulas ni pidieron ser liberados; murieron sin tener la culpa debido a la negligencia de su dueño."
Exotic Pets Unit • Answer Key & Guide Page 1 of 2
Teacher Resource • Parte 3 Paired Analysis & Writing Scoring Guide
Page 3 Synthesis Key
Activity 1 Matrix Reference • Guía de la Tabla Comparativa
Zuzana Kukol ("Let People Own"):
• Core Argument: Ownership should be legal for responsible citizens.
• Evidence: National statistics (3.25 deaths/yr vs. 125 daily car deaths).
• Perspective on Ohio: An isolated event caused by one irresponsible person; should not restrict others.
USA Today ("Wild Animals Aren't Pets"):
• Core Argument: Wild animals should never be kept as household pets.
• Evidence: Documented attacks (python suffocation, chimp mauling, bear death).
• Perspective on Ohio: Proof that keeping apex predators in residential areas inevitably causes disaster.
Activity 2: Comparing Authors' Conclusions (Ohio Tragedy) 3 Points
Exemplar Student Response: "Both authors examine the tragedy in Zanesville, Ohio, but draw opposite conclusions. Kukol concludes that Ohio was just one bad owner and that responsible owners should not lose their rights because of one man's foolish actions. In contrast, USA Today concludes that Ohio proves wild predators are too unpredictable for private owners and that keeping them puts neighbors and animals in extreme danger."
Modelo en Español: "Ambos autores analizan el suceso de Ohio pero llegan a conclusiones opuestas. Kukol concluye que Ohio fue solo un mal dueño y que la gente responsable no debe perder su libertad por la culpa de uno. En contraste, USA Today concluye que Ohio demuestra que los animales salvajes son demasiado peligrosos y que tenerlos en casa pone en riesgo a la comunidad."
Activity 3: Opinion Quick-Write Scoring Guide & Dual Exemplars 4 Points Total
Claim (1 Pt): Clearly states which author's argument is more convincing.
Evidence (1 Pt): Cites specific evidence (numbers, attacks, laws) from text.
Reasoning (1 Pt): Explains why that evidence proves the claim.
Conventions (1 Pt): Uses complete sentences & academic stems.
Exemplar A: In Favor of Kukol
"In my opinion, Zuzana Kukol presents the stronger argument because she uses statistical facts. For example, she states that only 3.25 people die per year from captive exotic pets compared to 125 people daily in car accidents. This proves that exotic animals are not an everyday threat and that responsible owners should keep their freedoms."
Exemplar B: In Favor of USA Today
"In my opinion, USA Today presents the more convincing argument because real-life tragedies show the true danger. For example, the text describes how a pet python strangled a 2-year-old child and 18 innocent Bengal tigers had to be killed in Ohio. This evidence proves that wild animals can never be tamed and keeping them harms both people and animals."
Bilingual / ELD Teacher Tip: Accept responses in English, Spanish, or translanguaged drafts as long as the student demonstrates text comprehension, cites textual evidence, and explains their reasoning.
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Simplified Quiz Answer Key Teacher Quick-Grader • Clave de Calificación Differentiated Assessment Key • Grade 4
Total: 20 Points
Exotic Pets Unit • Evaluación Diferenciada
Simplified Reading Quiz: Answer Key
Clave de Respuestas y Guía de Calificación (20 Puntos)
Passing Standard: 14/20 Points (70%)
Part 1 Vocabulary Match 4 Pts (1 pt each)
1. exotic: B (Unusual; from wild) ✔ B
2. fatalities: A (Deaths caused) ✔ A
3. extinct: D (Disappeared forever) ✔ D
4. innocent: C (Not guilty) ✔ C
Part 2 True or False 4 Pts (1 pt each)
5. Traffic kills more daily than pets yearly: TRUE
6. Ohio animals returned peacefully: FALSE
7. USA Today: dangerous & cruel: TRUE
8. Federal license required for monkeys: FALSE
Part 3 Multiple Choice 2 Pts (1 pt each)
9. Kukol's main opinion: Correct: A
"Responsible people should be allowed to keep exotic pets."
10. USA Today's argument: Correct: B
"Wild animals are dangerous for humans and cruel to animals."
Part 4 Who Said It? Sorting 4 Pts (1 pt each)
11. One bad owner shouldn't ban all: Zuzana Kukol
12. 18 tigers were innocent victims: USA Today
13. Traffic kills 125 people/day: Zuzana Kukol
14. For safety/kindness, no wild pets: USA Today
Part 5 Short Response Scoring & Exemplars 4 Pts (2 pts each)
Item 15 (Car Comparison):
Model Answer: "Kukol compares them to show that exotic animal deaths are extremely rare compared to everyday risks like driving cars, proving that exotic pets should not be banned just because accidents happen."
Rubric: 1 pt for stating deaths are low/rare; 1 pt for connecting to not banning pets.
Item 16 (18 Tigers):
Model Answer: "In Ohio, the 18 tigers were killed because their irresponsible owner released them from their cages, and police officers had to shoot them to protect the safety of nearby neighbors."
Rubric: 1 pt for stating tigers were killed; 1 pt for mentioning owner released them / public safety.
Part 6 Item 17: Opinion Response Scoring 2 Pts (1 pt claim, 1 pt evidence)
Acceptable Pro-Ownership Sample:
"In my opinion, wild animals should be pets because responsible people take good care of them. For example, Kukol shows that only 3.25 people die per year, which is very low."
Acceptable Anti-Ownership Sample:
"In my opinion, wild animals should not be pets because they are dangerous. For example, USA Today states that a pet python killed a child and 18 tigers died in Ohio."
Grading Note for ELD / Spanish Speakers: Award full credit if the student expresses a clear claim and cites text evidence, even if writing in Spanish or with minor spelling/grammatical errors.
Exotic Pets Unit • Simplified Quiz Answer Key Page 1 of 1
Exotic Pets Graphic Organizer Graphic Organizer • Organizador Gráfico Weighing Evidence • Grado 4 / Grade 4
Name / Nombre: Date / Fecha:
Close Reading Evidence Map
Weigh the Evidence: Exotic Pets Debate
Balanza de Evidencias: ¿Deben Permitirse los Animales Exóticos?
Central Debate: Rights vs. Safety
Focus Question: Should people be allowed to keep wild and exotic animals?
Pregunta: ¿Se debe permitir tener animales exóticos?
Side A • A Favor
Let People Own Exotic Animals
Zuzana Kukol
Author's Claim / Afirmación:
"Responsible people should be allowed to own and care for exotic animals."
Reason 1: Statistics Show Low Danger / Peligro Bajo
Text Evidence: Only 3.25 deaths per year from wild pets vs. 125 deaths per day from traffic accidents.
Student Note / Nota del estudiante:
Reason 2: Prevents Extinction / Evita Extinción
Text Evidence: Facilities breed animals safely, which prevents overcrowding in the wild and stops extinction.
Student Note / Nota del estudiante:
Reason 3: Personal Freedoms / Libertad Individual
Text Evidence: One bad owner in Ohio is not a reason to take away freedom from all responsible pet owners.
Student Note / Nota del estudiante:
Side B • En Contra
Wild Animals Aren't Pets
USA Today
Author's Claim / Afirmación:
"For safety and kindness to animals, no wild animal should be a pet."
Reason 1: Real Life Attacks / Ataques Reales
Text Evidence: A 12-foot python strangled a toddler; a pet chimp mauled and disfigured a neighbor.
Student Note / Nota del estudiante:
Reason 2: Cruelty to Animals / Crueldad Animal
Text Evidence: In Ohio, 18 rare Bengal tigers became innocent victims and were shot because of an owner.
Student Note / Nota del estudiante:
Reason 3: Weak Laws & Loopholes / Leyes Débiles
Text Evidence: Federal laws only ban some big cats, leaving primates and pythons without required licenses.
Student Note / Nota del estudiante:
My Synthesis: Weighing Both Sides • Mi Conclusión Which side has stronger evidence? / ¿Cuál lado tiene mejor evidencia?
Sentence Frame: "After examining both sides, I think the stronger argument is [Kukol / USA Today] because..."
Exotic Pets Unit • Graphic Organizer Page 1 of 2
Writing Planner • Planificador The O.R.E.O. Method • Grado 4 / Grade 4
Name / Nombre: Date:
Persuasive Essay Pre-Writing
My Opinion Paragraph: O.R.E.O. Planner
Planifica tu Párrafo de Opinión con el Método O.R.E.O.
O-R-E-O: Opinion • Reason • Evidence • Opinion
🛠️ Transition Words Bank • Banco de Palabras de Transición:
Stating Opinion: In my opinion • I believe • Clearly Giving Reasons: Because • The main reason • First Giving Evidence: For example • The text states • In fact
O Opinion: State Your Position Clearly / Expresa tu Opinión Step 1 • Paso 1
Sentence Stem: "In my opinion, people [should / should not] be allowed to own exotic pets because..."
R Reason: Explain Why You Feel This Way / Da tu Razón Principal Step 2 • Paso 2
Sentence Stem: "The main reason I believe this is that wild animals..."
E Evidence: Cite Facts from the Texts / Cita Evidencia del Texto Step 3 • Paso 3
Sentence Stem: "For example, the text states that..." / "Por ejemplo, el texto afirma que..."
O Opinion Restated: Strong Conclusion / Reafirma tu Opinión Step 4 • Paso 4
Sentence Stem: "In conclusion, this evidence proves that..." / "En conclusión, esto demuestra que..."
Writer's Checklist / Lista de Revisión:
Clear Claim Text Evidence Transition Words Capital Letters & Periods
Exotic Pets Unit • Graphic Organizer Page 2 of 2
Exotic Pets Pacing Guide Teacher Pacing Guide • Guía de Ritmo 5-Day Instructional Plan • Grade 4 ELA
45-60 Min / Day
Complete Unit Roadmap • Guía Semanal
Exotic Pets Debate: 5-Day Pacing Guide
Plan de Lección con Estaciones de Juego y Andamiaje Bilingüe
Focus Standards: CCSS RI.4.1, RI.4.8, RI.4.9, SL.4.1
Content Objectives (CCSS):
Students explain how authors support points with evidence (RI.4.8), compare opposing perspectives (RI.4.9), and defend claims in structured partner debate (SL.4.1).
Bilingual & Language Goals:
Students acquire 12 academic terms via cognate bridges, reinforce meanings through the Safari Board Game, and use sentence frames to debate and write opinion responses.
Day 1
Background Context & Key Vocabulary
Materials: Slides 1-2 • Vocab Cards Set A • Newcomer Guide
1. Hook & Visual Inquiry (10 min): Project Slides 1-2. Examine the Ohio highway sign photo. Poll class: "Should wild animals live in our homes?"
2. Incident Study (15 min): Discuss the 2011 Zanesville release and how it sparked opposing national arguments.
3. Cognate & Vocabulary Lab (20 min): Cut Vocabulary Cards (Set A). Identify Spanish cognates (exotic/exótico , fatalities/fatalidades ). Practice with partner stems.
Newcomer / ELD Support:
• Pair emerging bilinguals with Newcomer Guide (visual animal cards & Spanish summary).
• Exit Ticket: Share 1 cognate learned today.
Day 2
Perspective A: "Let People Own Exotic Animals"
Materials: Slides 3 & 5 • Student Packet Page 1
1. Text Introduction (10 min): Present Slide 3 (kangaroo and lion cub photos) and Slide 5 (3.25 deaths vs. 125 daily car crashes data).
2. Close Reading & Annotation (20 min): Read Page 1 aloud. Students annotate with [★] for claim, [#] for car comparison numbers, and [?] for doubts.
3. Comprehension & Dialogue (15 min): Answer Q1-Q2 using Sentence Stems 1 and 2. Turn & Talk: "Why does Kukol compare exotic pets to cars?"
Teacher Checkpoint:
• Confirm students cite the 3.25 annual deaths statistic.
• Consult Annotations Packet Answer Key for model student responses.
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Teacher Pacing Guide • Días 3 a 5 Analysis, Game Stations & Assessment
Days 3 – 5
Day 3
Perspective B & Whole-Class Vocabulary BINGO
Materials: Slides 4 & 6 • Packet Page 2 • Vocab Game Page 2 (BINGO)
1. Close Reading (20 min): Present Slide 4 & 6. Read USA Today text on Page 2. Annotate [!] for attacks, [V] for victims, and [L] for weak laws.
2. Text-Dependent Questions (15 min): Answer Q1-Q2. Discuss: "Why are the 18 Bengal tigers called innocent victims?"
3. Whole-Class Vocabulary BINGO (15 min): Distribute BINGO Boards A & B from Game Page 2. Teacher reads definitions/cognates; students identify and mark words!
Formative Check:
• BINGO actively reviews all 12 key vocabulary terms from both perspectives before Day 4 debate.
Day 4
Safari Board Game & Debate Station Rotations
Materials: Vocab Game Page 1 • Discussion Cards • Debate Rubric
1. Mini-Lesson on Academic Debate (10 min): Present Slides 7-8. Review the 1-page Debate Rubric (3 Stars of Success) and sentence starters.
2. Station Rotations (30 min - 15 min each):
• Station A (Safari Board Game): Pairs play Safari Showdown with spinner & tokens, answering vocabulary challenge prompts.
• Station B (Debate Cards): Pairs use Discussion Cards 1-8 to debate claims, scoring each other with the simplified rubric slip.
3. Evidence Balance Mapping (10 min): Complete Graphic Organizer Page 1 (Evidence Balance Chart).
Game Integration:
• The Safari Board Game lowers anxiety and gives ELs low-stakes oral practice with core vocabulary.
Day 5
Assessment & O.R.E.O. Opinion Paragraph Drafting
Materials: Simplified Quiz • Organizer Page 2 (OREO Planner)
1. Differentiated Quiz (20 min): Administer Simplified Quiz (Parts 1-6). Grade with 1-page Quick-Grader Answer Key.
2. O.R.E.O. Paragraph Writing (25 min): Students use Graphic Organizer Page 2 to draft a 4-step opinion paragraph citing evidence from Kukol or USA Today.
3. Self-Check & Celebrate (5 min): Complete the Writer's Checklist and share star debate achievements!
Grading Scale:
• Quiz: 20 Points total.
• O.R.E.O. Paragraph: 4 Points (Claim, Reason, Evidence, Restatement).
Differentiation & Bilingual Scaffolding Matrix • Matriz de Diferenciación:
Tier 1: Core Instruction
Packet close reading, Safari Board Game, Discussion Cards station, and OREO planner.
Tier 2: Bilingual / ELD
Newcomer Guide, cognate flashcards, BINGO board review, and Simplified Quiz.
Tier 3: Extension / Advanced
Draft a proposed compromise law regulating exotic pets with specific permit rules.
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Exotic Pets Newcomer Guide Newcomer Guide • Guía para Principiantes WIDA Level 1-2 • Emerging English Learners
Name / Nombre: Date:
Visual Reading Support • Apoyo Visual
Wild Animals & Pets: Newcomer Guide
Guía con Imágenes y Traducción al Español
Strategy: Pictures + Cognates
The Story in Simple Words • La Historia en Palabras Simples
English:
• In Ohio, a man had many wild animals (lions, tigers, bears).
• He opened the cages. The animals ran out. Police had to shoot them to protect people.
• The Big Question: Can wild animals be pets at home?
Español:
• En Ohio, un hombre tenía animales salvajes (leones, tigres, osos).
• Él abrió las jaulas. Los animales escaparon. La policía tuvo que sacrificarlos.
• La Gran Pregunta: ¿Pueden los animales salvajes ser mascotas?
Visual Vocabulary • Vocabulario con Imágenes Point and repeat with your teacher / Señala y repite
🐯
tiger
el tigre Wild Animal
🐻
bear
el oso Wild Animal
🐍
python
la pitón (serpiente) Exotic Reptile
🔒
cage
la jaula Locked Space
🌳
nature
la naturaleza / hábitat Natural Home
🐶
pet
la mascota Domestic Animal
Cognate Power • Palabras Amigas (Draw a Line / Une con una Línea):
1. animal •
2. exotic •
3. legal •
4. innocent •
• legal (permitido por ley)
• inocente (sin culpa)
• animal (ser vivo)
• exótico (poco común)
Exotic Pets Unit • Newcomer Guide Page 1 of 2
Newcomer Guide • Práctica Sorting & Speaking Practice
Name / Nombre: Date:
Word Sort: Pet at Home vs. Wild in Nature • Clasificación Write words in the correct box / Escribe en la caja correcta
🐶 dog (perro) 🐯 tiger (tigre) 🐱 cat (gato) 🐻 bear (oso) 🐟 goldfish (pez) 🐍 python (pitón)
🏡 Safe Pet at Home / Mascota en Casa:
🌲 Wild in Nature / Salvaje en la Naturaleza:
Speaking & Writing Frames • Oraciones para Hablar y Escribir
1. A [ tiger / dog ] is a wild animal that lives in the [ forest / house ].
Un [ tigre / perro ] es un animal salvaje que vive en el [ bosque / casa ].
2. Wild animals in cages can be [ safe / dangerous ] for families.
Los animales salvajes en jaulas pueden ser [ seguros / peligrosos ] para las familias.
3. I think wild animals should live in [ nature / an aquarium ].
Creo que los animales salvajes deben vivir en [ la naturaleza / un acuario ].
Draw & Share: My Favorite Animal • Dibuja y Comparte Draw your animal / Dibuja tu animal
[ Draw your animal here / Dibuja aquí ]
My favorite animal is the:
It is a PET It is WILD
"This animal belongs in: "
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Exotic Pets Debate Rubric Student Rubric • Rúbrica para Estudiantes Simplified 3-Star Guide • Grado 4 / Grade 4
Name / Nombre: Date:
Speaking & Listening • Expresión Oral
My Debate Rubric: 3 Stars of Success
Rúbrica Simplificada de Debate (Máximo 12 Estrellas)
Total Stars: ⭐⭐⭐ / 12
| Goal / Mi Meta | ⭐⭐⭐ 3 Stars"In my opinion..." or "I agree..." | I used at least one sentence starter. | I forgot to use the sentence starters. |
My Total Stars: Color your stars! / ¡Colorea tus estrellas!:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Score: ____ / 12
Quick Partner Feedback • Elogio del Compañero Tell your partner one good thing!
🌟 Star Praise (What went well):
"You did awesome at: "
"Lo hiciste muy bien al explicar tus razones."
🎯 Wish Goal (To try next time):
"Next time, try to: "
"La próxima vez intenta citar más números."
Teacher Feedback / Nota del Maestro: Great effort in using academic talk during today's debate!
Teacher Stamp 🌟 APPROVED
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Exotic Pets Vocabulary Game Vocabulary Game • Juego de Mesa 2–4 Players • Grado 4 / Grade 4
Player 1: Player 2:
Interactive Partner Review
Safari Showdown: Vocabulary Board Game
Juego de Mesa: Domina el Vocabulario de los Animales Exóticos
How to Win: Reach the Sanctuary!
Game Rules / Reglas: 🎲 Roll dice or spin. Land on a word space → say definition or Spanish cognate! Si caes en una palabra, di su significado o cognado.
🚩 START Salida
🦘 exotic exótico
⭐ COGNATE BONUS! Move +1 space
⚠️ fatalities fatalidades
🗣️ TALK STEM Say: "In my opinion"
🤝 voluntarily por elección
🐾 🌿 🐾
SAFARI CHALLENGE ZONE
Answer your partner's challenge question to stay on the board!
¡Responde la pregunta de tu compañero para avanzar!
🦴 extinct extinto
🛑 JUNGLE HAZARD Lose 1 turn!
🏡 domesticated domesticado
💔 tragedy tragedia
🐾 innocent inocente
🐯 mauled atacado
🏥 facility instalación
⭐ EVIDENCE BOOST Move +2 spaces
📜 argument argumento
🩹 disfigured desfigurado
🏆 SANCTUARY! ¡META FINAL!
SPIN 1-4
Pencil & Paperclip Spinner:
Put pencil tip through paperclip at center circle to spin 1, 2, 3, or 4 spaces!
Game Tokens:
🦁
🐯
🐻
🦘
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Game Tools • Tarjetas y BINGO Classroom & Partner Review
Part 2 • Cards & Bingo
Safari Challenge Cards • Tarjetas de Desafío (Draw when landing on ⭐) Cut along dashed lines / Corta por las líneas
Card 1
COGNATE CLUE
What is the Spanish word for "exotic" ? Use it in a sentence!
Card 2
ACT IT OUT!
Mime or act like an animal in a cage without speaking.
Card 3
WORD DEFINER
Define "extinct" in your own words in English or Spanish.
Card 4
DEBATE TALK
Start a sentence using: "In my opinion, wild pets are..."
Card 5
COMPARE WORDS
Explain the difference between a pet and a wild animal .
Card 6
OHIO EVENT
Why does USA Today call the 18 tigers "innocent victims" ?
Card 7
DATA DARE
What number does Kukol use to prove car accidents are more dangerous?
Card 8
SAFARI SHUFFLE
Switch places on the board with the player closest to you!
Whole-Class Vocabulary BINGO • Tarjetas de Lotería Teacher calls definitions; students mark the matching word!
Player Board A • Tabla A
exotic
fatalities
extinct
mauled
FREE / LIBRE
facility
domesticated
innocent
tragedy
Player Board B • Tabla B
innocent
disfigured
facility
argument
FREE / LIBRE
exotic
voluntarily
mauled
fatalities
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