I am going to be graded on the annotations for the article "Free the Elephants and Orcas in Captivity [Editorial]" by the Editors. However, I don't have good annotations for the author's main idea/argument, at least two supporting details and the conclusion. Could someone read the article and help me write new annotations if necessary. The article is short, so I hope it's not too much of a bother. Thank you to anyone who helps in advance.
First annotation (author's claim/argument/main idea): The author is arguing that because animals have emotions, intelligence and a self-awareness, they are similar to humans and therefore should not be held in captivity. (Paragraph #1)
Second annotation (supporting detail):
The author uses the example of martriline clans because it shows that animals interact, like people, in large communities that are akin to human nations. (Paragraph #3)
Third annotation (supporting detail): The author uses the example of self-concept because it shows that animals have cognitive abilities and are capable of forming thoughts and beliefs as humans can. (Paragraph #2)
Fourth annotation (supporting detail): The author uses this example because it shows that the conditions in which captive animals live inflict the same physical and psychological effects that it would if a human were in a prison. (Paragraph #6)
Fifth annotation (conclusion): The author concludes the article by suggesting that people release all captive animals back into the wild and bring all captive breeding programs to an end. (Paragraph #8)
Since I have no idea where this editorial came from (what publication, date, etc.) I can't look it up and read it.
It's "Free the Elephants and Orcas in Captivity [Editorial]" by the Editors on a website called Scientific America.
To help you with your annotations for the article "Free the Elephants and Orcas in Captivity [Editorial]" by the Editors, I will explain how you can find the necessary information for each annotation.
1. Main Idea/Argument:
To determine the author's main idea or argument, you should carefully read the article and look for a statement or paragraph that presents the main point the author is trying to convey. In this case, you have already identified the main idea as follows:
- The author is arguing that because animals have emotions, intelligence, and self-awareness, they are similar to humans and should not be held in captivity. (Paragraph #1)
2. Supporting Detail 1:
To find an appropriate supporting detail, you can go back to the article and identify any information or examples that the author presents to strengthen their main argument. Look for a specific example that supports the author's claim. In this case, you have provided the following supporting detail:
- The author uses the example of matriline clans because it shows that animals interact, like people, in large communities that are akin to human nations. (Paragraph #3)
3. Supporting Detail 2:
Similar to the previous step, look for another supporting detail that strengthens the main argument. Scan the article for any examples or information that further supports the author's claim. You have already identified the following supporting detail:
- The author uses the example of self-concept because it shows that animals have cognitive abilities and are capable of forming thoughts and beliefs as humans can. (Paragraph #2)
4. Supporting Detail 3:
Continue reading the article and identify another piece of evidence that reinforces the main argument. Look for any relevant examples or information. You have already provided the following supporting detail:
- The author uses this example to show that the conditions in which captive animals live inflict the same physical and psychological effects that it would if a human were in a prison. (Paragraph #6)
5. Conclusion:
To discover the conclusion of the article or the author's final thoughts, read the last paragraph or section. Look for any statements that sum up the argument or propose a solution. You have already found the following conclusion:
- The author concludes the article by suggesting that people release all captive animals back into the wild and bring all captive breeding programs to an end. (Paragraph #8)
Remember to check the article and ensure that these annotations accurately reflect the author's main argument, supporting details, and conclusion.