Unit 3 Week 1 ELA CFA #1: "Elephants & Manatees"

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Where do elephants and manatees live?

• a. Both live in wetlands.
• b. Elephants live in Asia and Africa; manatees live along the Atlantic coast of North America, South America, and Africa.
• c. Elephants live in the sea; manatees live on land.
• d. Both live in rainforests.

What do elephants use their trunks for?

• a. To swim faster
• b. To keep insects away
• c. To get food from high up in trees
• d. To steer while walking

What is the main idea of the text?

• a. Elephants and manatees are completely different animals.
• b. Elephants and manatees share similarities but have adapted to live in different environments.
• c. Elephants and manatees both live in the water.
• d. Elephants and manatees have no common characteristics.

Which of the following details supports the main idea? (Choose all that apply.)

• Both elephants and manatees are mammals that feed their young.
• Elephants and manatees have similar teeth because they are herbivores.
• Elephants and manatees are related to dolphins.
• Elephants live on land, while manatees live in water.

Which feature is similar between elephants and manatees?

• a. Both have long trunks.
• b. Both are strong swimmers.
• c. Both have similar teeth because they eat plants.
• d. Both hear through tiny holes in their heads.

What is one key difference between elephants and manatees?

• a. Elephants are herbivores, but manatees are not.
• b. Elephants have large ears; manatees hear through tiny holes.
• c. Elephants live in water, and manatees live on land.
• d. Elephants and manatees do not share a common ancestor.

What does the word "adapted" mean in the sentence: "Elephants adapted to life on land. Manatees adapted to life in the water"?

• a. Changed over time to survive in a certain environment
• b. Learned to eat different foods
• c. Forgot how to live in wetlands
• d. Moved to a new home

What does the word "herbivore" mean in the sentence: "Both animals are herbivores—they both eat plants for food"?

• a. An animal that eats meat
• b. An animal that eats plants
• c. An animal that lives in water
• d. An animal that uses flippers