Understanding Beavers and Their Role

What is the main purpose of a beaver's tail?

• To gnaw down trees

• To swim and warn other beavers of danger

• To build dams

• To find food

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following best describes the central idea of the passage about beavers?

• Beavers are pests that disturb human habitats.

• Beavers are mammals with unique features that play an important role in nature.

• Beavers are hunted for their pelts.

• Beavers live in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Using the context of the passage, what does the word "extinction" mean?

• A large number of beavers

• The complete disappearance of a species

• A type of habitat

• A method of hunting

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Why might people consider beavers to be pests?

• They are difficult to find.

• They create wetlands that can disturb human areas.

• They are hunted for their pelts.

• They have sharp teeth.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Evaluate the details in the passage to determine why beavers are important to nature.

• They are hunted for their pelts.

• They create wetlands, which are important habitats.

• They have sharp teeth and flat tails.

• They live in ponds and lakes.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which feature of the passage helps you understand the role of beavers in nature?

• The mention of their sharp teeth

• The description of their habitat

• The explanation of their warning system

• The use of bold and italicized font

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What evidence from the text supports the idea that beavers are important for creating wetlands?

• Beavers are mammals with sharp teeth.

• Beavers were nearly hunted to extinction.

• Beavers create a special habitat called a wetland.

• Beavers live in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is one reason beavers were nearly hunted to extinction?

• They were considered pests.

• They were prized for their pelts.

• They disturbed human habitats.

• They created wetlands.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How did the text features help you better understand the text?