4th Grade RI.4.8 Test "The Dark Side of Aquariums"
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Whale in the wild
Whale in captivity
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The author claims that dolphins and whales do not belong in aquariums.
Write a paragraph using the RACES format to explain the reasons and evidence the author uses to support this claim. Include at least 2 pieces of evidence in your response.
Which sentence expresses the main point of the article?
"Most people are fascinated by these amazing creatures."
"Dolphins and whales that live in aquariums have been kidnapped."
"Seeing graceful dolphins and enormous whales up close in an aquarium is amazing."
"We should respect these marine mammals and keep them in their natural environment."
What piece of evidence best supports the claim that it is unnatural for dolphins and whales to live in aquariums? Choose all that apply.
"In nature, dolphins and whales live in wide open oceans."
"In aquariums, they do not have the space to move freely."
"Dolphins and whales that live in aquariums have been kidnapped."
"They spend their days in small tanks and are forced to perform tricks."
Read the following sentence from the passage.
"These mammals were separated from their families."
The author uses this sentence as evidence to support which of the following claims?
"In aquariums, they do not have the space to move freely."
"Dolphins and whales that live in aquariums have been kidnapped."
"This can cause whales and dolphins to become frustrated and upset."
"Some people believe that their brains are even more complex than human brains."
What other pieces of evidence support the author's claim that dolphins and whales that live in aquariums have been kidnapped? Choose all that apply.
"This is heartbreaking because dolphins and whales are known to form strong bonds with their families."
"Dolphins and whales are very advanced."
"Seeing graceful dolphins and enormous whales up close in an aquarium is amazing."
"Many were taken from their natural habitats to be put into aquariums."
The author makes this claim: "Dolphins and whales are very advanced."
Which sentence provides evidence for this claim?
"Their brains are almost as large as human brains."
"These animals have personalities and can feel emotions."
"They spend their days in small tanks and are forced to perform tricks."
"Some people believe that their brains are even more complex than human brains."
