Becoming human
Human beings, much like other animals, have a long evolutionary history that stretches for thousands of years! We are the descendants of many species that came before us. Read the article, Becoming Human, to learn more about our species' fascinating journey.
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As you read the article, answer the following questions on loose-leaf as you read the article:
1) What is the central idea of the article? Use two details from the article to support your response.
2) Identify two words or phrases in the text that are unfamiliar to you. Write the meaning of each and cite any context clues from the text that help you determine their meanings.
3) Describe the author’s purpose in writing this article. Use two details from the article to support your response.
4) Will scientists ever be able to say for sure which hominid species led to present-day humans? Use two details from the article to support your response.
Password: tywls2016
As you read the article, answer the following questions on loose-leaf as you read the article:
1) What is the central idea of the article? Use two details from the article to support your response.
2) Identify two words or phrases in the text that are unfamiliar to you. Write the meaning of each and cite any context clues from the text that help you determine their meanings.
3) Describe the author’s purpose in writing this article. Use two details from the article to support your response.
4) Will scientists ever be able to say for sure which hominid species led to present-day humans? Use two details from the article to support your response.