Critical Thinking

• 1. SUM IT UP Interview a partner about the events that led to Mayor’s first expedition in Namibia. Then switch roles and answer questions about her work in Madagascar. Summarize the importance of each expedition.

  T Chart

  Question	Answer
  Why did Mayor become interested in conservation?	Mayor wanted to solve mysteries of the natural world.

• 2. Classify Mayor is an explorer and a correspondent. First, classify her audience into different groups. Then, classify the different ways she communicates to each group.

• 3. Explain During her Madagascar expedition, Mayor had to document a discovery. Explain this process, using details from the text.

• 4. Evaluate Why is it important to ensure that Malagasy kids and other young people develop an awareness of animals in their local environment?

Reading Fluency

Expression Read the passage on page 648 to a partner. Assess your fluency.

• 1. I read

  • a. great

  • b. OK

  • c. not very well

• 2. What I did best in my reading was _____.

Reading Strategy

Vocabulary Review

Oral Review Read the paragraph aloud. Add the vocabulary words.

When an _____ goes on an _____ somewhere, he or she always hopes to make an important _____. To _____ that the facts are correct, this person must _____ what he or she finds. The work of _____ includes developing public _____ of local environments. This can lead governments to _____ funds and laws to help protect the environment.

Written Review Imagine you are an explorer who wants to raise awareness about conservation. Write a letter to encourage people to learn about their environment. Use five vocabulary words.

Write About the Guiding Question

Explore Our Precious World

What traits should an explorer who makes expeditions around the world have? Reread the selection to find examples that support your ideas.