Click here to read the passage The Stripes Will Survive by Jacqueline Adams and answer the following questions.

The author makes the claim that steps have been taken to help endangered tigers. First, Enter the one main strategy that is used throughout the article to develop the claim. Then enter three pieces of evidence that demonstrate the strategy being used.

Strategy:

The author explains a problem and then presents solutions.

The author details the cause and effect of an event or action.

The author shares important events or actions in the order of appearance.

Evidence:

“They’re also special to visitors who travel to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in Ohio for a glimpse of these rare cubs.”

“But today three subspecies—the Balinese, Caspian, and Javan tigers— are now extinct, and a fourth—the South China tiger—is almost extinct.”

“They keep a computerized family tree of zoo tigers that helps match males and females for breeding.”

“Although the zoo staff members keep Tatja in a separate area, they don’t think he would hurt the cubs.”

“Grooming lessons come in handy for playful cubs who can’t resist rolling in the mud.”

“The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and other organizations are working with the Russian government to set aside protected areas for these big cats.”