FSA ELA practice (The Acorn Woodpecker)

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What is a granary?

Back

A granary is a storage place where acorn woodpeckers keep their food, specifically acorns, by drilling holes in trees.

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Why is it amazing that acorn woodpeckers can build a granary?

Back

It is amazing because they can create thousands of holes in trees to store food, showcasing their unique building skills.

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What is the main difference between male and female acorn woodpeckers?

Back

The male acorn woodpecker has a solid red crown, while the female has a crown that is black and red.

Front

What does the term 'invaders' mean in the context of acorn woodpeckers?

Back

In this context, 'invaders' refers to robbers or other animals that try to steal the food stored in the granary.

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What is the social behavior of acorn woodpeckers?

Back

Acorn woodpeckers are social birds that live in family groups and help each other raise young.

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How do acorn woodpeckers protect their granary?

Back

They guard their granary food store against invaders by working together as a family or flock.

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What is a key characteristic of acorn woodpeckers?

Back

A key characteristic is their ability to drill thousands of holes in trees to create a food storage system.

Front

What does it mean to compare in text structure?

Back

To compare means to discuss how two or more things are alike and different.

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What is one reason why acorn woodpeckers are unique compared to other birds?

Back

They are unique because no other type of bird builds a granary like they do.

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What is the significance of the acorn woodpecker's social structure?

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Their social structure allows them to work together to raise young and protect their food stores.