Hornet at Work

What is the central idea of the passage?

• Hornets are dangerous insects that people should avoid.

• Hornets build their nests quickly without much effort.

• Hornets work together to build strong and protective nests.

• Hornets prefer to live in trees rather than near houses.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

What is the key idea of paragraphs 2 and 3?

• Hornets build their nests in hidden places to protect themselves.

• Hornets raise baby hornets in the hexagonal cells of their nests.

• Hornets build their nests quickly and do not need teamwork.

• Hornets use chewed wood and saliva to build strong nest walls.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Why do hornets make their nest entrance at the bottom?

• It allows more air to flow through the nest.

• It keeps the nest safe from rain and wind.

• It makes it easier for hornets to escape from predators.

• It helps the hornets see better when entering and leaving.

Which definition best matches the way the word colony is used in the passage?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following is an opinion from the author?

• Hornets work together to build strong, weatherproof homes for their colony.

• Building the nest takes time and teamwork.

• By the end of summer, their amazing nest can be as big as a basketball!

• The nest walls contain many small hexagonal cells, like tiny honeycombs.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Read the dictionary entry for the word shell. Which definition best matches the way the word shell is used in the passage?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C