A World Without Frogs Comprehension

2. Based on the first paragraph, what is the problem frogs are facing?

• There are a lot of bugs.
• Frog populations are declining.
• Algae blocks sunlight from getting through the water.
• Spiders and wasps eat frog eggs.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

3. On what continent will you NOT find frogs?

• Frogs are found on all continents.
• Asia
• South America
• Antarctica

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CCSS.RI.5.5

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CCSS.RI.7.5

4. According to the text, what is the meaning of the word declining?

• increasing: to get bigger
• to stay the same
• decreasing: to get smaller
• to double in size

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

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CCSS.RL.6.4

1. Why do authors sometimes include headings in an article?

• to show the reader pictures related to the topic
• to help organize the information in the text
• to show maps and graphs about the topic
• to provide additional information about the topic

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

2. In the section “Lots of Bugs!”, what might happen if frogs disappeared?

• there would be the same amount of bugs
• there would be less bugs
• there would be a lot more bugs
• there would be more mosquitoes and less ticks

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

3. How do some bugs make people sick?

• some bugs are poisonous which can make people sick
• eating bugs can make people sick
• some people are afraid of bugs
• some bugs carry diseases that can make people sick

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CCSS.RI.3.5

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CCSS.RI.5.5

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CCSS.RI.7.5

4. If there are too many bugs, what might farmers do to protect their crops?

• grow the crops inside
• cover the crops in plastic
• use more pesticides
• stop growing crops

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

1. According to the text, what is algae?

• frog eggs
• tadpoles
• a tiny aquatic plant
• water that tastes and smells funny

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

2. How do tadpoles help control the growth of algae?

• Tadpoles eat algae, so it doesn't grow out of control.
• Tadpoles lay eggs in the algae.
• Tadpoles move the algae, so it doesn't block the sunlight.
• Tadpoles swim in the algae.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

3. How does the photograph help you better understand the article?

• The photograph shows tadpoles eating the algae, which helps you understand what it looks like.
• The photograph shows you how a lot of algae is good for a pond.
• The photograph shows how frogs lay eggs in the algae, which helps you understand what it looks like.
• The photograph shows a pond with too much algae, which helps you understand what too much algae looks like.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5