Read the Prereading information on page 767 and About the Author on page 770. Then read the first sentence of the documentary. What do you think Fossey’s purpose for writing the article will be? Write the purpose in your notebook. How does the first sentence help you understand the author’s purpose?
1. Listen as your teacher reads the first paragraph aloud. What rewarding experience does Fossey describe? How do you know how she feels about the experience?
2. Read the rest of the selection on your own, writing down three aspects of Fossey’s rewarding experience.
If you are having difficulty finding Fossey’s rewarding experiences, use the Guided Reading Questions. These questions will help you understand Fossey’s experiences.
With a few of your classmates, discuss experiences with gorillas that Fossey found rewarding. What effect did setting a purpose before reading have on your reading experience?