Vale Middle School Reading Article
National Zoo Panda Healthy, Vibrant (1270L)
3. Based on the information presented in the article, what can you determine about pandas in the United
States? Is there a political viewpoint to pandas in the U.S.? Which paragraphs help you to make this
determination? Explain in detail.
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4. Authors write for many reasons including persuading, convincing, entertaining, informing or teaching.
What was most likely the author’s main purpose in writing this article? Cite evidence from the text in
order to support your answer.
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Nuckols, B. National zoo panda healthy, vibrant. Associated Press. Available at . August 26, 2013.