4th Grade U2W2 Homes in the Artic

4th Grade U2W2 Homes in the Artic

By Shawna O'Brien

Multiple Choice

According to the selection, what is the main reason Arctic animals make caves in the snow?

• They have babies.

• Predators are near.

• Winter comes too early.

• The weather is unbearable.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the selection shows why a bear would build a cave in the snow?

• A person would design a special home to stay warm, but how do animals survive here?

• The problem is that terrible weather can sometimes become unbearable—even for a polar bear!

• As soon as enough snow falls, they build lairs.

• They live in caves no larger than their bodies, but just for the night.

Multiple Choice

What effect does building a snow cave have for the ringed seal?

• They are safe from predators.

• The sea ice keeps them cold.

• They do not have to leave for food.

• Other animals cannot get their food.

Open Ended

How does the author use cause-and-effect text structure in this selection?

Poll

How do you feel about your ability to understand cause and effect in an informational text?

• I understand it completely.

• I have a good understanding of it.

• I kind of understand it.

• I do not understand it at all.