RI3.7 Illustrations & Text

In nature, predators and prey seem to play a game of hide-and-seek. Prey need to hide so predators do not find them and eat them. Predators need to hide, too, so smaller prey do not see them approaching. Some animals have special coloring or marks on their bodies that help them hide among rocks and trees. This is called camouflage.
What does this illustration demonstrate from the text?

• Hiding in water
• Animals in groups
• Special coloring to blend in
• Building a nest

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Lions have a tan body coloring. However, lions use this coloring not to hide from predators, but to hide in the savanna grasses while watching for prey. A lion can sneak up without being seen more easily by blending into the grassy environment.
According to the text, what might a lion's mane be mistaken for?

• Rocks
• Grass
• Flowers
• Clouds

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Although this car is painted camouflaged, is it working according to the definition of camouflage?

• Yes, it is difficult to see.
• No, it is easy to see because the surrounding colors don't blend in.
• Yes, it is invisible.
• Yes, it is in the forest.

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

Animals and insects that do not worry about being hunted have no need for camouflage. The bight colors warn predators that they are not at all good to eat.
What is this illustration depicting?

• Camouflage to save itself
• Camouflage to hide itself
• Blending in for protection
• Warning prey it tastes bad

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Just as important as camouflage, mimicry is another important means of survival. This is when an animal, insect, or plant tries to look like something else to scare off predators.
How does this illustration support the text?

• The moth is trying to look like an owl.
• The moth will eat the owl.
• The owl will eat the moth.
• The animals are brightly colored.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

The standard RI3.7 says: Use information gained from illustrations (e.g., maps, photographs) and the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of the text (e.g., where, when, why, and how key events occur). 
How do the illustrations in this quiz help you understand the story?

• They confuse the reader.
• They are fun to look at.
• They show what the text is explaining.
• They don't help at all.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

CCSS.RL.3.7