Paired Questions

Which sentence best describes a difference between the article and the poem?

• The article consists of factual information, while the poem allows for a deeper understanding of an animal’s experience.

• The article describes the appearance of the cholla cactus, while the poem describes its growth patterns.

• The article discusses the usefulness of the cholla cactus, while the poem does not.

• The article describes an animal’s daily activities, while the poem does not.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

According to the article and the poem, a cactus wren lives in a cholla cactus in order to —

• be near food for its young

• be close to a source of water

• seek shelter from the sun

• be protected from other animals

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which sentence from the article best expresses the cactus wren’s experience in the poem?

• The cholla cactus also provides tasty meals for many other desert animals.

• Many animals also seek shelter from the scorching sun.

• While the desert may seem virtually uninhabitable, it is home to many animals and plants.

• The cholla cactus not only survives in the desert but also helps animals live comfortably in this extreme environment.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which idea do both the article and the poem support?

• Animals adapt to their environment.

• Animals often work together.

• Nature changes unexpectedly.

• People should rely on desert resources for food.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9