U3 W4 Reading comprehension

What is the MAIN idea of the selection?

• All problems can be solved by looking at nature.

• Car designers are learning from insects these days

• People can learn from the designs in nature.

• People study birds to see how things fl y

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What did designers study to create a new fuel-saving car?

• fi sh

• geckos

• shipworms

• termites

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Why did designers study termites to find an effective way to cool buildings?

• Termites can help keep buildings cool.

• Termites create mounds that can stay cool.

• Termite bodies keep their mounds cool.

• Termite mounds are a lot like most buildings.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

According to the selection, why does observing nature help the environment?

• observing nature is free.

• Observing nature saves time

• Scientists do not use energy when studying nature

• Nature does not waste materials or cause pollution

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Based on your reading, if someone wanted to create a faster boat, what might they study?

• dogs

• dolphins

• speedboats

• Olympic swimmers

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1