Reading Comprehension

Front

What is reading comprehension?

Back

Reading comprehension is the ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written text.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

Front

Why are seahorses considered unusual?

Back

Seahorses are unusual because the male seahorse carries the eggs and gives birth to the babies.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Front

What does the word 'teeming' mean in the context of the ocean?

Back

In this context, 'teeming' means full of something, indicating that the ocean is full of plants and animals.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

How does a seahorse's tail help it?

Back

A seahorse's tail helps it hold on to objects.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What happens to food after a seahorse takes it in?

Back

Digestive juices break down the food into smaller particles.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

Front

What do seahorses eat?

Back

Seahorses eat shrimp and other small creatures that swim in the water.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Front

What protects a seahorse's body?

Back

A bony structure covers the exterior of a seahorse's body, protecting it from harm.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

Do seahorses have teeth?

Back

No, seahorses do not have teeth; they must eat their food whole.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Front

What is the role of digestive juices in a seahorse's body?

Back

Digestive juices break down food into smaller particles for nutrient absorption.

Front

How long does a male seahorse carry the eggs?

Back

A male seahorse carries the eggs inside his pouch for weeks.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5