Common Lit: "Kenyan Discovery: Let There Be Lights to Save Lions" by Nina Gregory

Kenya is a country in East Africa; the capital city, Nairobi, is well-known for its National Park: the world's only game reserve found within a major city. The park's large wildlife population includes baboons, rhinos, gazelles, zebras, cheetahs, and many other species. Though many efforts have been made to protect lions in the area, when lions kill off local livestock, some residents respond by killing the big cats. Read the article and see how a 13-year -old created a solution. It also offers guided reading, an assessment, and discussion questions. [Free account registration required for specific tools.]