Gorillas in the Wild, Gorillas in Captivity Worksheet
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In the chart below, write down the main idea and supporting details from each paragraph in "Basic Gorilla Life." Remember that sometimes you must figure out the main idea from the details. Some parts of the chart have been filled in for you.
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| Paragraph 1: Most gorillas live in families led by the strongest male. |
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Gorillas in Captivity
Imagine that you are going to spend a day with one of the three gorillas and his or her caretakers at the Gorilla Foundation. Which gorilla would you choose? In the space below, make a plan for your visit, describing what you would do so that you and the gorilla have an enjoyable time together.
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