Roadrunner

What is the main idea of this story?

• Roadrunners are agile and surprisingly dangerous predators.

• Roadrunners are able to take in a rattlesnake's venom with no problem.

• Roadrunners can jump up and grab low-flying birds from the air.

What body part does a roadrunner use to make quick turns?

• its wings

• its claws

• its tail

What do the words "WON'T STAND A CHANCE" mean in this story?

• can't stand

• can't succeed

• isn't lucky

How does the roadrunner provoke the rattlesnake to strike?

• by getting within the snake's striking distance

• by pounding the snake to death against a rock

• by swallowing the snake whole and taking in its venom

How does the roadrunner get the best of some desert animals?

PICK 2 ANSWERS

• If an animal is small enough to swallow, the roadrunner might chase it down

• The roadrunner secretes venom

• The roadrunner can jump up and grab low-flying birds from the air

Select the best definition for the word:

THREAT

• danger

• moves quickly

• to attack suddenly

Select the best definition for the word:

STRIKE

• danger

• ability to move gracefully

• to attack suddenly

Select the best definition for the word:

DARTS

• moves quickly

• danger

• to attack suddenly

Select the best definition for the word:

VENOMOUS

• having a type of poison

• to attack suddenly

• moves quickly

Select the best definition for the word:

AGILITY

• ability to move gracefully

• danger

• to attack suddenly