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“The Wild Life of Christian the Lion”October/November 2017

Vocabulary

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1. betray: “ ‘We knew we couldn’t betray him by putting him in a zoo,’ John recalled later.” (p. 17) Meaning: be disloyal to someone or something

2. captivity: “Animals raised in captivity don’t have the skills to survive in the wild.” (p. 18) Meaning: being held or trapped by people

3. flocked: “People flocked to the shop to see the furniture store lion.” (p. 16) Meaning: came together in a large group

4. marveling: “They watched Christian from a distance, marveling at how he had grown.” (p. 18) Meaning: feeling great surprise, wonder, or admiration

5. predator: “But eventually, he would turn into a 500-pound predator with razor-sharp claws and 4-inch-long fangs.” (p. 16) Meaning: an animal that hunts other animals for food

6. prowl: “In the wild, lions prowl thousands of acres of grassland and forest.” (p. 16) Meaning: move through an area, especially while searching for something (such as prey)

7. untethered: “They belong under the white moon, / free and untethered and wild / as savanna skies.” (p. 19) Meaning: not tied to anything; free

8. venture: “Christian and his pride would then be encouraged to venture into the wild together, to learn to stalk prey and fend for themselves.” (p. 18) Meaning: go somewhere unknown or dangerous

Before Reading: As you come across words in bold in “The Wild Life of Christian the Lion,” ask yourself if you know them or if you can figure them out from context. Then check their meanings here.

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Vocabulary

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1. What might you be doing while looking at a beautiful rainbow? ______________________________

2. How might you describe a balloon floating high in the sky? _____________________________

3. What word could you use to talk about the way that zoo animals are raised? ____________________________

4. What would a dog likely do while guarding its family’s house at night? __________________________

5. Many sharks feed on smaller fish in the ocean. What is the shark an example of?

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6. A crowd of hungry kids gathered around a plate of freshly baked cookies. What is another word for what

they did? __________________________

7. NASA plans to send the first humans to Mars in the 2030s. What word could you use to discuss what these

astronauts will do? ___________________________

8. If you knew your friend hadn’t completed his homework on time, you probably wouldn’t tell the teacher. What

would you not want to do to him? _______________________________

After Reading: Now that you have read these vocabulary words in context, check your understanding by using the correct word from the word box to answer each question below.

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Think About It! Close-Reading Questions: After reading “The Wild Life of Christian the Lion” and “Wild Home,” go back and reread sections to answer the questions below.

“The Wild Life of Christian the Lion”

1. Reread the first section of the article. Why do you think Ace and John bought the lion cub at Harrods?

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2. In “Growing Up,” the text says that “London was no place for Christian.” Which details support this?

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3. Why do you think John says that putting Christian in a zoo would “betray” him?

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4. What challenges did Ace and John face in trying to set Christian free?

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5. Reread the last paragraph. What feelings can you infer John and Ace had as they left Christian?

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6. In the first line of the poem, who are “they”? How do you know?

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7. Which words in the poem help create the image of a lion’s habitat in Africa?

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Critical-Thinking Questions: After answering the close-reading questions, answer the critical-thinking questions below, thinking about the meaning of the article and the poem.

9. What theme, or big idea, do the article and poem share?

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10. Both the article and poem use the words “roam” or “roamers.” What does “roam” mean? How does it relate to the theme of the texts?

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Directions: After reading “The Wild Life of Christian the Lion” and “Wild Home,” go back and reread sections to answer the questions below. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.


Think About It!

“The Wild Life of Christian the Lion” Close-Reading Questions:

1. Reread the first section of the article. Why do you think Ace and John bought the lion cub

at Harrods?

2. In “Growing Up,” the text says that “London was no place for Christian.” Which details support this?

3. Why do you think John says that putting Christian in a zoo would “betray” him?

4. What challenges did Ace and John face in trying to set Christian free?

5. Reread the last paragraph. What feelings can you infer John and Ace had as they left Christian?

“Wild Home” Close-Reading Questions:

6. In the first line of the poem, who are “they”? How do you know?

7. Which words in the poem help create the image of a lion’s habitat in Africa?

8. According to the poem, where do lions belong?

Critical-Thinking Questions:

9. What theme, or big idea, do the article and poem share?

10. Both the article and poem use the words “roam” or “roamers.” What does “roam” mean? How does it

relate to the theme of the texts?


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Think About It!Close-Reading Questions: Read the article “The Wild Life of Christian the Lion” and the poem “Wild Home.” Then go back and reread sections of the feature to answer the questions below. We’ve started the first two answers for you.

1. Where did John and Ace get the lion cub they named Christian?

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2. In the section “Growing Up,” what made John and Ace decide that Christian needed a new home?

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3. How did the actors Bill Travers and Virginia McKenna help John and Ace free Christian?

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4. Reread the section “Going Wild.” Why is it difficult for animals raised in captivity to return to the wild?

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5. At the end of the article, how did Ace and John feel about leaving Christian?

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Critical-Thinking Question (big question about the article and the poem):

6. Why do you think the poem is called “Wild Home”? Do you think John and Ace would like the poem? Explain. (Continue on the back if you need more space.)

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What type of animal is featured in the text?

What concern about the animal does the writer bring up?

Is there a way to deal with this concern? If so, what is it?

Where does the animal from the text live now?

What is the life of the animal like where it lives now?

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You Write It! Use your responses to help you answer the writing prompt on page 19.

Directions: The article “The Wild Life of Christian the Lion” and the poem “Wild Home” share a common theme, or big idea. The theme is supported by details from the two texts. Identify these details by answering the questions in the left-hand column of the table for each text. Use the details to help you determine what big idea these two texts share, and write that common theme on the blank lines below.

Analyzing Two Texts: Theme

Identifying the Theme

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Find the Evidence

Text Evidence

1. Circle the letter of the piece of text evidence that best explains why buying a lion cub was “probably the last thing [Ace Bourke and John Rendall] imagined doing.”

a. “The two men had already decided on a name for him: Christian.”

b. “By April, the fluff ball had grown into 130 pounds of sheer muscle.”

c. “They scraped together all the money they could—which would equal about $6,500 today.”

d. “They had just graduated from college and were living in a small apartment . . . ”

2. In your own words, explain why London was no place for Christian. Use details from the text.

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3. The author writes that when Ace and John first met Christian in a London department store, “the little lion’s future looked grim.” Circle the letter of the piece of text evidence that best demonstrates why this was so:

a. “A radio host tried to get Christian to roar into a microphone. Christian began chewing up the wires instead.”

b. “The lion cub had spent his life in a cage. He’d been born in a zoo in England.”

c. “He hid behind desks and chairs and then leaped out to play.”

d. “The plan was to release Christian into the wild.”

4. Explain in your own words why a lion raised in captivity would have trouble surviving in the wild.

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Directions: Read each question below carefully. Some will ask you to select text evidence—or details in the story—to support a statement. Others will ask you to respond in your own words, supporting your ideas with text evidence.

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5. Circle the letter of the piece of text evidence that best explains why Christian would someday become a threat to humans.

a. “He was still gentle. But eventually, he would turn into a 500-pound predator with razor-sharp claws and 4-inch-long fangs.”

b. “Christian was a 30-pound ball of fluff when he moved into the basement of the furniture store.”

c. “Animals raised in captivity don’t have the skills to survive in the wild.”

d. “When Christian reached [Ace and John], he reared up on his hind legs. He flung his paws over Ace’s shoulders and rubbed his mane against Ace’s head.”

6. Using evidence from the text, explain George Adamson’s plan to introduce Christian into the wild.

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7. Which of the following shows the strong bond between Christian and the men who raised him?

a. Christian quickly made himself at home in the furniture store where the men worked.

b. Ace and John learned about Elsa, a lion raised by humans then released into the wild.

c. At George Adamson’s camp, Christian slowly made friends with the other lions.

d. After 10 months in the wild without them, Christian greeted Ace and John with a lion “hug.”

8. What would the writer of the poem “Wild Home” probably think about lions being held in captivity, as Christian once was? Use specific evidence from the poem.

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Text Evidence

Find the EvidenceDirections: Read each question below carefully. Some will ask you to select two or three pieces of text evidence—or details in the story—to support a statement. Others will ask you to respond in your own words, supporting your ideas with text evidence.

1. The author of “The Wild Life of Christian the Lion” writes that when Ace and John met Christian, “the little lion’s future looked grim.” Circle the letters of the TWO pieces of text evidence that best support this statement:

a. “The lion cub had spent his life in a cage.”

b. “Christian was a 30-pound ball of fluff . . . ”

c. “People flocked to the shop to see the furniture store lion.”

d. “Two of his sisters had been sold to a circus, and he had been sold to a London department store called Harrods.”

e. “The plan was to release Christian into the wild.”

f. “A radio host tried to get Christian to roar into a microphone. Christian began chewing up the wire instead.”

2. In your own words, explain why a lion raised in captivity would have problems surviving in the wild. Use details from the text.

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3. Circle the letters of THREE pieces of text evidence that best demonstrate why Ace and John were desperate to find a new place for Christian to live:

a. “But even after they got home, Ace and John couldn’t stop thinking about the cub.”

b. “But Ace and John feared that as he grew, he could accidentally hurt someone.”

c. “But eventually, he would turn into a 500-pound predator with razor-sharp claws and 4-inch-long fangs.”

d. “He climbed on Ace’s and John’s laps while they tried to talk on the phone.”

e. “In the wild, lions prowl thousands of acres of grassland and forest. London was no place for Christian.”

f. “He flung his paws over Ace’s shoulders and rubbed his mane against Ace’s head.”

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4. Using evidence from the text, explain George Adamson’s plan to introduce Christian into the wild.

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5. You can infer that there was a strong bond between Christian and the men who raised him. Circle the letters of the FOUR pieces of text evidence that best support this inference: a. “The goodbye was heartbreaking for John and Ace. Christian chased after their truck as they drove away.”

b. “Buying a lion cub was probably the last thing [John and Ace] imagined doing.”

c. “Ace and John called out to Christian. At the sound of their voices, Christian started to rush to them.”

d. “[Elsa] was saved by a couple named Joy and George Adamson, who raised Elsa and then successfully released her back into the wild.”

e. “Then [Christian] reached over to John and pulled him in—a half-wild lion hugging the humans who had raised him.”

f. “Ace and John cried when they left. They knew they would always miss Christian.”

6. Using text evidence, explain what the writer of the poem “Wild Home” would probably think about lions being held in captivity, as Christian once was.

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A summary is a short retelling of the most important parts of a story. It should include the information that someone would need to know to understand the story, without minor details or your own opinion.

Writing a Summary

Summarizing

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When Ace Bourke and John Rendall saw a lion cub for sale at a department store,

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Christian’s life in London was very different from that of most lions; for example,

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As Christian grew bigger, Ace and John realized __________________________________

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The men took Christian to Kenya, where ________________________________________

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Ten months later, when Ace and John went back to visit Christian, ___________

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In the poem “Wild Home,” the poet paints an image of ________________________

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Both the article and the poem express the idea that wild animals _________________

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Directions: Complete the summary below, using the prompts in the margins to help you.

1 .Beginwithatopicsentencethattellswhatthearticleismainlyabout.

2.Whatdidthemendoafterseeingthelioncub?

5.WhatdidChristianlearnatGeorgeAdamson’scamp?

3.GivesomedetailsaboutChristian’slifewithJohnandAce.

4.WhatconcernsdidAceandJohnhave?

6.Wherewasthelionliving?Whatdidhedowhenhesawthemen?

7.Whatdoesthepoetdescribeinherpoem?

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8.Whatideadobothtextshaveincommon?


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A summary is a short retelling of the most important parts of a story. It should include the information that someone would need to know to understand the story, without minor details or your own opinion.

Summarizing

Writing a Summary

Directions: Complete the summary below, based on your reading of “The Wild Life of Christian the Lion” and “Wild Home.” Think about what was most important in the articles.

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When Ace Bourke and John Rendall saw a lion cub for sale at a department store, ____________________

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Christian’s life in London was very different from that of most lions; for example, ____________________

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As Christian grew bigger, Ace and John realized ________________________________________________

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The men took Christian to Kenya, where _____________________________________________________

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Ten months later, when Ace and John went back to visit Christian, ______________________________

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In the poem “Wild Home,” the poet paints an image of ________________________________________

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Exploring Text FeaturesDirections: Answer the questions below to help you explore the photos, captions, map, and other text features in the nonfiction article “The Wild Life of Christian the Lion” and the poem “Wild Home.”

1. Look at page 15. How does the title of the article contrast with the photo of a lion cub sitting on a bathroom

rug? What do the title and photo make you wonder about? ______________________________________

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2. What do the photos on pages 16-17 tell you about Christian’s life with Ace and John? _______________

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3. Read the caption at the top of page 17. What information do you learn that isn’t included in the main

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4. What might be an alternate title for the section “Going Wild” on page 18? _____________________

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5. Look at the photo at the top of page 19. How does it help you understand why Christian couldn’t have

stayed with Ace and John in London? What does it show you about the relationship between the lion

and the men? ______________________________________________________________________________________________

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6. Study the photograph behind the poem “Wild Home,” on page 19. Why do you think this picture was

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Storyworks S-T-R-E-T-C-H Imagine you are making a movie about Christian’s life, much like Born Free,

the wildlife movie described in the article, about Elsa the lion. Write a title for the movie. ________________

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Text Features

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7. How did different people play an important part in Christian’s life?

8. How do you think the poet would feel about Christian’s new life in Kenya? Explain your answer.

Constructed Response Directions: On a separate piece of paper, write your answer to each question in a well-organized response.

Make sure you support your answers with information and details from the article and poem.


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Assessment

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“The Wild Life of Christian the Lion” QuizDirections: Read the feature “The Wild Life of Christian the Lion” in the October/November 2017 issue

of Storyworks. Then fill in the bubble next to the best answer for each question below.

1. Which of the following is a key idea of the article and the poem?A Lion cubs are gentle.B Lions have sharp claws and long fangs.C People and lions can learn to love each other.D Lions should live in the wild.

2. In the sentence “People flocked to the shop to see the furniture store lion,” flocked means _____.A came togetherB walked slowlyC watched silentlyD rode carefully

3. John and Ace knew that over time the lion cub could become more _____.A friendlyB shyC dangerousD popular

4. How did Christian eventually change after arriving in Kenya?A He was frightened of other animals.B He joined a group of lions.C He refused to leave John and Ace.D He would not live in the wild.

5. Which sentence below best supports the answer to question 4?A “But then he got to know the other lions.”B “Adamson told them that Christian was

doing well.”C “He had never hunted for food.”D “The goodbye was heartbreaking for John

and Ace.”

6. Why does the poet describe lions as “untethered” in their African habitat?A They feel frightened.B They are always alone.C They sleep soundly.D They are free.

9. How did different people play important roles in Christian’s life?

10. Do you think that “Wild Home” is a good title for the poem? Explain your answer.

Constructed Response Directions: On a separate piece of paper, write your answer to each question in a well-organized response.

Make sure you support your answers with information and details from the article and poem.


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Assessment

October/November 2017HL

“The Wild Life of Christian the Lion” QuizDirections: Read the feature “The Wild Life of Christian the Lion” in the October/November 2017 issue

of Storyworks. Then fill in the bubble next to the best answer for each question below.

1. Where was the lion cub living when Ace and John first saw him?A in a cage in a zooB in a wild animal parkC in an animal hospitalD in a small cage in a store

2. In the sentence “In the wild, lions prowl thousands of acres of grassland and forest,” prowl means _____.A wander C watchB attack D jump

3. What is one reason Ace and John decided Christian didn’t belong in London?AHe wouldn’t find enough to eat.BHe might eventually refuse to leave his cage.CHe could become dangerous.DHe would become frightened of people.

4. Which line from the article best supports your answer to question 3?A“He hid behind desks and chairs and then

leaped out to play.”B“Christian begin chewing up the wires

instead.”C“. . . the fluff ball had grown into 130 pounds

of sheer muscle.”D“. . . he would turn into a 500-pound predator

with razor-sharp claws and 4-inch-long fangs.”

5. How did Ace and John feel after they left Christian in Kenya for the first time? A depressed C excitedB irritated D proud

6. Which line from the article best supports the answer to question 5?A “At first, Christian wanted to sleep on Ace’s

and John’s cots.”B “They flew back to London feeling like

they’d abandoned their best friend.”C “But he gradually befriended the other

lions.”D “And soon it was clear that Ace and John

could leave him.”

7. In “Wild Home,” why does the poet describe lions as “untethered” in their African habitat?ANothing holds them.BNo one feeds them.CPeople can’t harm them.DAnimals can attack them.

8. Both the article and the poem describe . . . Ahow people feel about lions.Bwhat lions like to eat.Chow lions behave in the wild.Dhow lions feel about people.


Paired TextsOctober/November 2017

Questions for English Language Learners

The Wild Life of Christian the Lion

To the teacher: We suggest using these questions

with the lower-Lexile version of the texts, supported

by the lower-Lexile audio version. Select the ones

that are best for your students, depending on

where they are in their acquisition of English. Ask

them orally or choose questions to create your own

written assignment. If students are ready, prompt

them to follow up their answers with more details.

Yes/No QuestionsThese questions allow students who

are new to English to show their

understanding with a simple answer.

1. Did Ace and John buy

Christian to free him from his

cage? (Yes, they did.)

2. Did people want to visit

Christian in the furniture store?

(Yes, they did.)

3. Did Ace and John ever put

Christian in a zoo? (No, they

didn’t.)

4. Did Christian ever attack

anyone while living in the

furniture store? (No, he didn’t.)

5. Is it easy for lions that have

been kept in captivity to survive

in the wild? (No, it isn’t.)

6. When John and Ace returned

to Kenya, did Christian recognize

them? (Yes, he did.)

Either/Or QuestionsThese questions allow students to

use the language in the question to

support their answer.

1. As a cub, did Christian live in

a department store or in a circus?

(He lived in a department store.)

2. Do lions usually live in cities

or in the wild? (Lions usually live

in the wild.)

3. Did Christian live alone or

with other lions when he moved

to Kenya? (He lived with other

lions.)

4. Was Christian scared or

excited to see John and Ace

when they returned to Kenya?

(He was excited.)

5. Were John and Ace scared or

happy to see Christian running

toward them? (They were happy.)

Language Practice1. Look at the first sentence and

point out that a lion cub is a

baby lion. Talk about other baby

animals that are called cubs—

for example, bears, tigers, and

cheetahs.

2. Go over what some other baby

animals are called in English

(see examples below). Then ask

students to pair up and research

baby-animal names of their

choice; come back together to

have pairs share their findings.

Examples:

cow, camel, whale – calf

dog, coyote, bat – pup

owl – owlet

pig – piglet

goose – gosling

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