U5 W5 Should Plants and Animals from Other Places Live Here

1. How are the Vedalia beetles good as a nonnative species?

• They eat the insect that kills the citrus fruit.

• They glow at night and make pretty patterns.

• They chase away the annoying insects that bother us.

2. How are pythons bad as a nonnative species?

• They become pets to many people and make us happy.

• They eat the native species and make them endangered.

• They carry germs and make us have a cold.

3. Why does the author include the two sections “New Arrivals Welcome” and “A Growing Problem” in this story?

• To show the solution on how to remove the plants and animals from the area.

• To describe how nonnative animals came to the United States.

• To compare/contrast how nonnative plants and animals can be both good and bad for the environment.

4. Read the sentence below.

The trouble occurs when nonnative species become invasive.

What does the word “invasive” mean?

• to be mean to someone

• to spread and cause harm

• to plant seeds on a farm

• to adopt a new pet

5. (Part A) In the section, “A Growing Problem,” what is the author’s point of view about nonnative plants and animals?

• The author does not like nonnative species because they are too expensive.

• The author likes nonnative species and thinks they make great pets.

• The author likes nonnative species and thinks we should bring more over.

• The author does not like nonnative species because they destroy the environment.

6. (Part B) Which sentence best supports your answer in Part A?

• Some nonnative species may be useful, but others harm the environment.

• The facts about this alien invasion lead to one conclusion.

• Over the years, about 50,000 nonnative species have entered the U.S.