A Tree is Growing ( Reading Comprehension)

Why did the author write "A Tree is Growing?"

• to explain how trees grow and change

• to describe one kind of special tree

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CCSS.RI.2.6

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Water from tree roots moves up the tree through which tree layer?

• xylem

• cambium

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CCSS.RI.1.5

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CCSS.RI.5.5

People count tree rings to find out

• what kind of tree it is.

• the age of the tree.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

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The text says the way trees grow is unusual because they grow taller

• only at the top.

• only from their roots.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

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What can people tell about an old oak tree if its bark is rough and cracked?

• The tree needs minerals.

• The tree is old.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

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CCSS.RL.4.1

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Which fact best shows how strong tree roots are?

• Roots soak up water from the ground.

• Roots can split a rock.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

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CCSS.RL.3.2

What do you learn about maple syrup from the text and graphic features?

• It is made of boiled sap.

• It is used with pancakes.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Pollen is found in flowers and ____________________________.

• looks pretty in a flower

• is used to make seeds

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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CCSS.RL.2.2

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CCSS.RL.3.2

What does the word absorb mean in the sentence below?

Lee use all of the paper towels to absorb the spilled milk.

• soak up

• explain

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

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CCSS.RL.3.4

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What does the word store mean in the sentence below?

A squirrel will store its food in a few different locations.

• eat

• save

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4